Sen. Rachel May

Co-sponsor S 7453

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and reduce noise pollution by promoting the adoption of quieter, zero-emission landscaping equipment; provides for rebates at the point of sale for applicants purchasing or leasing certain equipment; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Passed Dec 16, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3483

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to income eligibility under the EPIC program

Provides that an individual shall not become ineligible under the EPIC program due to an increase in social security benefits or a public or private pension where such increase does not exceed the consumer price index.

Passed Dec 16, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1851

Signed into law · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to state party names; repealer

Prohibits a state party from using the word "Independent" or "Independence" in its name.

Signed into law Dec 9, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor S 4371

Vetoed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to emissions of toxic air contaminants

Directs the department of environmental conservation to promulgate air quality standards for emissions of certain toxic air contaminants.

Vetoed Dec 9, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 284

Signed into law · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires counting affidavit ballots of eligible voters if a voter appears at a polling place in the correct county but in the incorrect election district

Requires the counting of an affidavit ballot of an eligible voter if such voter appeared at a polling place in the correct county but in the incorrect election district; provides that such vote shall not be cast and canvassed for such contests for which the person was not entitled to vote at such election.

Signed into law Dec 6, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Primary S 7635

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to low or moderate income housing projects

Relates to low or moderate income housing developments; allows local zoning boards of appeals to approve affordable housing developments; provides for an appeals process to the division of housing and community renewal; creates a state zoning board of appeals within the division to hear such appeals; directs the division to conduct a study to integrate low income housing tax credit applications with the zoning application process under this act.

In committee Dec 2, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 9607

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Enacts the sustainable affordable housing and sprawl prevention act

Enacts the "sustainable affordable housing and sprawl prevention act"; exempts or limits environmental review under SEQR for the construction of certain new residential units to avoid creating unnecessary housing sprawl; limits certain rights to action under SEQR; makes related provisions.

In committee Dec 2, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 555

Vetoed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Creates the office of older adult workforce development within the office for the aging

Creates the office of older adult workforce development within the office for the aging to address the needs of older adults regarding the workplace.

Vetoed Nov 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 6208

Vetoed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the development and posting of a senior trail guide

Relates to the development and posting of a senior trail guide that identifies walking and hiking opportunities for active seniors within the state park system and along public non-motorized multi-use trails within the state.

Vetoed Nov 23, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 410

Vetoed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "Lydia Soto law"

Establishes a Minority Coordinating Council on Asthmatic Affairs within the department of health to assess the asthma risk factors for the minority citizens of our state, counties and regions; identifies the existing barriers to quality asthma treatment and care among minorities; develops action steps for addressing care issues; launches a state-wide asthma awareness campaign to educate our citizens about the disease; requires report.

Vetoed Nov 23, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track