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D New York Senate · District 40 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Pete Harckham

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Total votes
16,763
all sessions
Attendance
98%
227 missed
Higher than 84% of chamber peers
With party
98%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
1%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
2,793
bills & resolutions
Higher than 90% of chamber peers
Committees
8
assignments
2,793 bills and resolutions

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2,793
Primary
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Primary S 776
In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor
Defines medically fragile young adults for certain purposes

Defines medically fragile young adults as individuals who meet the definition of children with medical fragility, but for the fact such individuals are aged between twenty-one and thirty-five years old.

In committee Feb 5, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor J 279
Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Aphasia Awareness Month in the State of New York

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a bill with policy changes) memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Aphasia Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with National Aphasia Awareness Month. It requests the Governor issue an official proclamation to increase public awareness of aphasia - a communication disorder often caused by stroke or brain injury. The resolution does not create new laws or alter existing policies; it is a symbolic gesture to recognize the condition and its impact on approximately 2 million people in the U.S. The resolution was adopted by the legislature on February 4, 2025.

Passed Feb 4, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor J 298
Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 13, 2025, as Borinqueneers Day in the State of New York

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 298 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 13, 2025, as Borinqueneers Day in New York State. This resolution honors the Borinqueneers (65th U.S. Army Infantry Regiment), a unit of Puerto Rican soldiers recognized for their service during the Korean War, including receiving numerous military honors. It aligns with the national observance established by Congress in the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, which designated April 13 as National Borinqueneers Day. The resolution serves as a commemorative recognition of the unit's historical contributions to U.S. military history.

Passed Feb 4, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor J 308
Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor
Honoring the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York on the occasion of celebrating Prince Hall Day 2025

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 308) formally honors the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York for its role in celebrating Prince Hall Day 2025. It recognizes the organization's community service, charitable work, and commitment to Prince Hall's legacy of brotherhood and justice, under Grand Master Darren M. Morton. The resolution, adopted on February 4, 2025, commends the Lodge and transmits a copy to its leadership as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. It has no policy impact or direct effect on citizens, as it is a ceremonial resolution.

Passed Feb 4, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor J 301
Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2025, as Recovery Month in the State of New York

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (not a bill) requesting Governor Hochul to designate September 2025 as "Recovery Month" in New York State. It aligns with the existing National Recovery Month observed every September to celebrate individuals in recovery from substance use and mental health disorders. The resolution symbolically recognizes the work of treatment providers and promotes awareness of prevention, treatment, and recovery services. It does not create new laws, programs, or funding - it is solely a formal request for the Governor to issue a proclamation.

Passed Feb 4, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor J 297
Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 4, 2025, as Canada Day in the State of New York, in celebration of this great Empire State's long-standing economic and cultural relationship with Canada

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim February 4, 2025, as Canada Day in New York, recognizing the state's economic and cultural ties with Canada. It cites New York's $28 billion in annual trade with Canada, 800 Canadian-owned businesses employing 58,000 New Yorkers, and cross-border initiatives like the Champlain Hudson Power Express project. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally asks the governor to issue the proclamation. It was adopted by the Senate on February 4, 2025, and will be sent to the governor and Canadian Consulate for consideration.

Passed Feb 4, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor J 260
Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor
Commending Jose Cristales upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 260) formally commends Jose Cristales, an off-duty firefighter, for receiving the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal - the Senate's highest honor. It recognizes his heroic actions on September 12, 2024, when he saved a woman trapped under a car by coordinating bystanders and a construction crew to lift the vehicle, performing CPR until emergency services arrived. The resolution has no policy impact; it is a symbolic tribute to Cristales' life-saving intervention and embodies the Senate's tradition of honoring exceptional humanitarian acts.

Passed Jan 28, 2025 1 co-sponsor
Primary J 261
Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2025, as Native Plant Month in the State of New York

Maddy summaryThis resolution (S.261) asks Governor Hochul to officially designate April 2025 as "Native Plant Month" in New York State, aligning with National Native Plant Month. It recognizes the environmental importance of native plants - species naturally adapted to New York's ecosystems - which support local wildlife, improve soil and water health, and sustain biodiversity. The resolution does not create new laws or regulations but encourages public awareness and actions like planting native species and removing invasive plants. It directly affects New Yorkers by promoting community engagement with local environmental stewardship.

Passed Jan 28, 2025 0 co-sponsors
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