Asm. Emily Gallagher

Co-sponsor A 4993

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to adjournments for right to counsel

Provides that in any jurisdiction in which a party is eligible under local law for free legal counsel, if such party has in good faith attempted to secure such counsel and is unable to obtain counsel through no fault of their own, the court shall adjourn the trial of the issue for consecutive periods of not less than fourteen days each until the party is able to secure counsel.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5112

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Prohibits the sale of single-use plastic water bottles in certain port authority facilities

Prohibits the sale of single-use plastic water bottles that hold twenty-one ounces of water or less in port authority facilities in New York; requires such facilities install water fountains within one year.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5191

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides for the employment of mental health professionals by school districts

Provides for the employment of mental health professionals by school districts.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5342

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes an accessory dwelling unit incentive program

Establishes an accessory dwelling unit incentive program to encourage the creation of accessory dwelling units; includes accessory dwelling units in the definition of the term housing accommodations in the human rights law; provides for a temporary property tax exemption on the increase in value of property resulting from the addition of an accessory dwelling unit.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5104

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes the public water justice act

Establishes the public water justice act; prohibits sale of waters of the state unless otherwise specifically authorized; establishes a public water justice fund for royalties and fees collected from persons or entities authorized to sell waters of the state.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5343

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the storage of evidence by law enforcement agencies

Requires law enforcement agencies to store physical or other evidence it maintains within fireproof containers or within a fireproof storage area; requires law enforcement agencies to document and photograph evidence before it is stored in a fireproof container or storage area; requires that such documents and photographs be stored in a different location.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5664

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to removing citizenship as a qualification for holding public office

Removes citizenship as a qualification for holding public office in this state.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5649

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides internet access to all individuals residing in temporary housing

Provides "WiFi service" internet access to all individuals residing in temporary housing; relates to funding for internet service under the ConnectAll digital equity grant program.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5944

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Allows tenants to appeal judgments or orders issued against them without first being required to pay any portion of such judgment or order

Allows tenants to appeal judgments or orders issued against them without first being required to pay any portion of such judgment or order; postpones such payment until the end of the stay triggered by service upon the landlord of the notice of appeal or affidavit of intention to move for permission to appeal such judgment or order or pay an undertaking.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5933

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes a task force to examine, evaluate and determine the feasibility of establishing a state-funded version of SNAP

Establishes a task force to examine, evaluate and determine the feasibility of establishing a state-funded version of SNAP; requires the task force to report its findings and a policy brief to the governor and the legislature.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track