Sen. Kevin Parker

Co-sponsor S 2523

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes the jobs and housing pilot program to create jobs in the construction industry and address the housing crisis

Establishes the "jobs and housing act"; directs the private housing finance agency to develop and administer a jobs and housing pilot program to construct and preserve housing, including workforce housing, that is affordable to low and moderate income persons, and creates jobs for those who build and work in such housing.

HousingSupports HousingBill creates a pilot program to develop/redevelop housing affordable to 130% AMI, directly advancing affordable housing access as defined in topic description.95% confidence

In committee May 18, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 878

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to procedures required for the custodial interrogation of children

Amends procedures required for the custodial interrogation of children to provide additional protections and for taking juveniles and sixteen and seventeen year olds into custody.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds protections for minors during police interrogation, strengthening due process and civil rights in criminal justice procedures.95% confidence

In committee May 18, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 10354

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to school bus transportation

Provides that school bus transportation be provided where: a parent or guardian of a child not residing in the district on the April first date submits a written request within thirty days after establishing residence in the district; a family moves to a different dwelling within the district during the school year; a school moves locations from one location to another; or a parent or guardian chooses a nonpublic school for their child after April first.

EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by mandating school bus transportation for specific student populations, including new residents and those attending nonpublic schools.85% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates school bus transportation for specific student populations, directly expanding access to and funding for transportation services.90% confidence

In committee May 14, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 2484

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Directs the state energy planning board to conduct a study on time frames for preparing renewable energy facilities for clean energy storage and distribution

Directs the state energy planning board to conduct a study on time frames for replacing or upgrading battery energy storage systems at renewable energy facilities in preparation for clean energy storage and distribution across the state.

EnergySupports EnergyDirects study on renewable energy storage upgrades, advancing clean energy infrastructure preparation and distribution readiness.92% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects study on renewable energy storage infrastructure for clean energy distribution, advancing environmental protection through clean energy promotion and grid modernization.92% confidence

Passed May 14, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 9915

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires battery energy storage system owners and operators to demonstrate compliance with workforce reliability standards as a condition of state financial assistance; extends prevailing wage requirements

Requires battery energy storage system owners and operators to demonstrate compliance with workforce reliability standards as a condition of state financial assistance; extends prevailing wage requirements and whistleblower protections to operations and maintenance employees at covered battery energy storage systems; directs the public service commission to promulgate implementing regulations; and requires a periodic review of implementation.

EnergySupports EnergyBill strengthens battery energy storage infrastructure by enforcing workforce reliability standards and expanding worker protections, advancing clean energy goals.85% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill extends prevailing wage requirements and whistleblower protections to battery energy storage employees, directly strengthening worker rights and compensation.95% confidence

In committee May 13, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 7133

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Enacts the renewable natural gas standard act; appropriation

Enacts the "renewable natural gas standard act"; requires the public service commission to establish a program to require that gas corporations procure renewable natural gas from third-parties, including affiliates of the gas corporation, for distribution to natural gas customers.

EnergySupports EnergyMandates renewable natural gas procurement, advancing renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence in gas distribution.95% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates gas corporations to procure renewable natural gas, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy alternatives per bill's requirement for renewable content in gas distribution.95% confidence

In committee May 13, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 2476

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program

Requires the chair of the public service commission create rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the creation of a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program to provide power through an extended outage.

EnergySupports EnergyCreates EV charging infrastructure pilot program, directly advancing renewable energy adoption and clean transportation infrastructure.95% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates EV charging infrastructure, supporting clean energy adoption and reduced transportation emissions80% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation infrastructure by establishing EV charging pilot program for resilience during outages, aligning with transportation policy goals.90% confidence

Passed May 13, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 339

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the establishment of a state university-based center for employee ownership; repealer

Relates to the establishment of a state university-based center for employee ownership that provides education and outreach to business owners regarding employee ownership.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill promotes employee ownership education, aligning with labor engagement models that empower workers through business stake, supporting worker-centric employment structures.70% confidence

In committee May 13, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 7132

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires the establishment of a renewable hydrogen incentive program

Requires the establishment of a renewable hydrogen incentive program to support the production, processing, delivery, storage, or end use of hydrogen in New York for the purpose of meeting the greenhouse gas emissions goals of the climate leadership and community protection act (CLCPA).

EnergySupports EnergyBill creates renewable hydrogen incentive program to meet CLCPA climate goals, directly promoting clean energy infrastructure and renewable production per its explicit purpose.95% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes renewable hydrogen incentives to meet CLCPA greenhouse gas goals, directly advancing clean energy adoption and emissions reduction per bill's purpose.95% confidence

In committee May 13, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 2474

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Enacts the "H2 energy scale up act"

Enacts the "H2 energy scale up act"; authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority to administer a program to provide funds related to enabling clean hydrogen projects.

EnergySupports EnergyFunds clean hydrogen projects, a renewable energy infrastructure initiative, aligning with clean energy investment goals.90% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds clean hydrogen projects, a low-emission energy source promoting environmental protection and reducing carbon footprint.95% confidence

In committee May 13, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track