Asm. William Colton

Primary A 1926

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Provides for a personal income tax deduction for school supplies paid for out-of-pocket by K-12 teachers in public and nonpublic schools, up to $500 per year

Provides for a personal income tax deduction for school supplies paid for out-of-pocket by K-12 teachers in public and nonpublic schools, up to $500 per year.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax deduction for teachers' out-of-pocket school supplies, reducing taxable income - direct tax relief for middle-income educators under Budget & Taxes framework.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationProvides tax deduction for teacher supplies, reducing out-of-pocket costs and supporting educators in K-12 education.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary A 3178

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relates to large capital projects to be financed in whole or in part with public funds

Relates to large capital projects to be financed in whole or in part with public funds or to be supported by tax and other public incentives and the disclosure of such projects.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 1872

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Categorizes the assault of certain employees of the New York city department of buildings or the New York city department of housing preservation and development as a class D felony

Categorizes the assault of certain employees of the New York city department of buildings or the New York city department of housing preservation and development as a class D felony.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates assault on NYC building/housing employees to class D felony, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization, opposing reform efforts to reduce harsh sentencing.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 493

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the issuance of additional orders of protection when reviewing an extreme risk protection order

Authorizes a supreme court judge hearing a petition for an "extreme risk protection order" to also hear a petition for a regular order of protection pursuant to the criminal procedure law, the domestic relations law and/or the family court act.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 6581

died · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Excludes amphibians and reptiles from the definition of small game; repealer

Maddy summaryThis bill updates environmental conservation law regarding amphibians and reptiles. It redefines "small game" to exclude most native frogs (except bullfrogs), native salamanders, native lizards, and native snakes (except common snapping turtles). These species are instead added to the definition of "protected wildlife," subjecting them to different conservation measures. The bill also clarifies that only bullfrogs and common snapping turtles remain under specific regulations for taking, with the department determining the methods for bullfrogs.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReclassifies amphibians/reptiles to protected wildlife, strengthening conservation measures instead of allowing hunting under small game rules.90% confidence

died Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2229

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes an employment of New York national guard and reserve members wage tax credit

Establishes a tax credit for companies that employ New York national guard and reserve members in an amount equal to fifteen hundred dollars for each national guard or reserve member employed by such employer and twenty-five hundred dollars for each national guard or reserve member employed by such employer who has completed or returned from a deployment or activation.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for employers hiring National Guard members, reducing tax liability and providing tax relief under state tax policy.90% confidence VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides tax credits for employers hiring National Guard/reserve members, directly supporting veteran employment transition through financial incentives.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 2519

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Prohibits city agencies in New York city from contracting with a limited liability company unless such limited liability company discloses the names of the business members

Prohibits city agencies in a city having a population of one million or more from contracting with a limited liability company unless such limited liability company discloses the names and addresses of persons having limited liability for the contractual obligations and other liabilities of the company.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 2448

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the use of risk and needs principles in parole decisions

Requires the use of risk and needs assessments in parole decisions; provides a process permitting incarcerated individuals to correct verifiable factual mistakes or errors in their risk and needs assessments or other non-confidential documents given the board prior to their appearances.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires risk/needs assessments in parole decisions with error correction, promoting fairer outcomes and reducing wrongful denials in corrections, aligning with reform indicators.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 1879

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relates to the issuance of distinctive license plates for members of veterans organizations

Directs the issuance of special number and distinctive license plates for military service members and members of veterans organizations without payment of service charges or renewal fees.

VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides free distinctive license plates for veterans organizations, recognizing service without fees, aligning with recognition indicator for veterans.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary A 2517

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Establishes the police canine vest fund

Establishes the police canine vest fund to be used for the purpose of purchasing, maintaining, repairing and replacing soft body ballistic armor vests and other protective equipment for state police and municipal department police canines utilized in the performance of police duties, as well as the purchasing and training of such police canines.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes dedicated fund for police canine equipment, allocating budget resources to public safety program without tax impact.85% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track