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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
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Co-sponsor S 6350
Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor
Enacts the freedom to read act

Enacts the "freedom to read act"; requires the commissioner of education and school library systems to develop policies to ensure that school libraries and library staff are empowered to curate and develop collections that provide students with access to the widest array of developmentally appropriate materials available.

Passed May 30, 2024 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor J 2564
Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2024, as Dairy Month in the State of New York

Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare June 2024 as Dairy Month in New York. It aims to honor the dairy industry and acknowledge the work of the state's dairy farmers, who are a significant part of New York's agricultural sector. The resolution highlights the economic importance of dairy farming and the nutritional benefits of dairy products for the public.

Passed May 29, 2024 1 co-sponsor
Primary J 2551
Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor
Mourning the death of Alfred Robert Mosiello, Jr., beloved family man, devoted law enforcement officer, and distinguished member of his community

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of Alfred Robert Mosiello, Jr., a police officer who passed away in May 2024. It formally records the Legislative Body's condolences and pauses its proceedings to mourn his death. The document details his life as a family man, law enforcement officer, and community member, and directs a copy of the resolution to his family.

Passed May 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors
Primary J 2575
Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor
Celebrating the life of Luke Joseph Rathschmidt, devoted family man, meritorious veteran, and distinguished member of his community

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the life of Luke Joseph Rathschmidt, a veteran and community member from Mahopac, New York, who passed away in May 2024. It formally acknowledges his service in the U.S. Army, his role in founding United for the Troops, and his impact on his family and community. The resolution directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to pay tribute to him and expresses condolences to his surviving family members. Finally, it mandates that a copy of this resolution be sent to Rathschmidt's family as a mark of respect.

Passed May 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors
Co-sponsor J 2568
Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor
recognizing the New York Chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commemorates the 100th birthday of Dorothy Bolden, honoring her lifelong advocacy for domestic workers. The bill recognizes her role in founding the National Domestic Workers Union of America and her influence on the creation of the National Domestic Workers Alliance. It formally acknowledges her legacy by pausing legislative proceedings to celebrate her contributions and sending a copy of the resolution to the New York chapter of the organization.

Passed May 29, 2024 1 co-sponsor
Co-sponsor J 2566
Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor
Mourning the death of Langston McKinney, Syracuse City Court judge, U.S. veteran, advocate, and valued member of his community

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally acknowledges the death of Judge Langston McKinney, a Syracuse City Court judge and U.S. veteran. The text honors his life by detailing his career as a lawyer, his military service, and his judicial work, which included establishing a community treatment court for nonviolent defendants. It also notes his legacy through the naming of McKinney Manor in his honor. The resolution concludes by directing a copy of the document to McKinney's family.

Passed May 29, 2024 1 co-sponsor
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