Asm. William Colton

Co-sponsor A 8758

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the accelerate solar for affordable power (ASAP) act

Enacts the accelerate solar for affordable power (ASAP) act to set a new target for distributed solar energy capacity and direct the public service commission to advance reforms to the utility interconnection process to ensure timely and cost-effective integration of new distributed energy resources.

EnergySupports EnergyBill sets solar capacity target and reforms interconnection processes to advance distributed solar integration, directly promoting renewable energy adoption.95% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes solar energy adoption, a clean energy source, advancing environmental protection by reducing fossil fuel reliance and accelerating renewable integration.95% confidence

In committee Feb 18, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 9436

Signed into law · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to finding alternatives to the use of pesticides in the monarch preservation plan

Relates to finding alternatives to the use of pesticides in the monarch preservation plan and allowing agricultural lands that are not in active production be used to enhance the monarch butterfly habitat.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill seeks pesticide alternatives to protect monarch habitat, reducing chemical use and enhancing conservation efforts per its title and summary.95% confidence

Signed into law Feb 13, 2026 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor A 9453

Signed into law · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to requirements regarding employers including opioid antagonists where first aid kits are required by federal law

Relates to requirements regarding employers including opioid antagonists where first aid kits are required by federal law; amends the effectiveness thereof.

Signed into law Feb 13, 2026 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor A 9464

Signed into law · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to certain off-site custom fabrication public works projects and the payment of prevailing wage

Clarifies the definition of custom fabrication for the purposes of prevailing wage; requires certain reports for public works contracts including such custom fabrication.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClarifies prevailing wage application for custom fabrication in public works, ensuring workers receive mandated wages per labor standards. Strengthens enforcement of existing wage protections.85% confidence

Signed into law Feb 13, 2026 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor A 10198

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Grants members of the city of New York's police force eligibility for retirement and pension based on previous service as traffic enforcement agents

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New York City police officers who previously worked as traffic enforcement agents to count that prior service toward their retirement benefits. Officers must pay the equivalent of what they would have contributed to the pension fund if they had started as police officers from the beginning. The provision applies only to those hired as traffic enforcement agents before July 1, 2009, before transferring to the police force. It ensures prior service is recognized without requiring additional employment periods.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands retirement benefits by recognizing prior service for police officers, directly enhancing employment benefits for a specific workforce group.85% confidence

In committee Feb 12, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 10159

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes the managed long term care high acuity stabilization pool; appropriation

Establishes the managed long term care high acuity stabilization pool to support managed long term care plans that demonstrate high performance on quality measures established by the department and serve a disproportionately high share of members with complex long term care needs or high service utilization.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a state appropriation pool to fund managed long-term care programs, directly allocating budget resources to support essential healthcare services for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

In committee Feb 12, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1420

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires that nuisance wildlife control operators disclose to the client that euthanasia may be used to resolve a wildlife related problem

Requires that nuisance wildlife control operators disclose to the client, in writing, that euthanasia may be used to resolve a wildlife related problem.

In committee Feb 12, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 559

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides for the declination of a designation as a candidate or nomination for a party position under special circumstance

Provides for the declination of a designation as a candidate or nomination for a party position if the person designated or nominated has received a diagnosis of a serious health condition or has resigned the office for which they are nominated or designated to run for re-election.

In committee Feb 12, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5906

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to mandatory employer disclosures regarding employee compensation and benefits

Relates to mandatory employer disclosures regarding employee compensation and benefits, including any non-salary or non-wage compensation and benefits.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandatory disclosure of compensation/benefits increases transparency, supporting workers' rights to understand pay structures and benefits.90% confidence

In committee Feb 11, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 7738

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Prohibits the sale of certain products that contain regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; and provides penalties for violations

Prohibits the sale of certain products that contain regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requires manufacturers of products containing PFAS to provide notice of such fact to persons that offer the products for sale or distribution; provides penalties for violations.

In committee Feb 11, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track