Sen. Lea Webb

Co-sponsor S 2430

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to interdisciplinary instruction on climate change

Requires that public schools provide instruction on climate change, including but not limited to identifying the causes and impacts of climate change on individuals, environments and communities, and learning to evaluate solutions.

EducationSupports EducationMandates climate change curriculum in public schools, advancing educational content on environmental science and critical thinking per bill's explicit requirement.95% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates climate change education in public schools, including causes, impacts, and solutions, promoting environmental awareness and understanding.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 6851

died · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Authorizes physicians and pharmacists to enter into collaborative practice medication adherence protocols for their patients

Authorizes physicians and pharmacists to enter into collaborative practice medication adherence protocols for their patients; makes permanent certain provisions relating to authorizing pharmacists to perform with physicians in certain settings.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes pharmacist-physician collaboration for medication adherence, improving care coordination and patient access to healthcare services.85% confidence

died Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 3810

died · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to graduate tuition assistance program awards

Establishes graduate tuition assistance program awards; sets amounts of such awards; provides for restrictions on such awards; makes related provisions.

EducationSupports EducationBill establishes graduate tuition assistance program awards, providing direct funding for higher education access and reducing financial barriers for graduate students.85% confidence

died Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 2286

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes a Black Leadership Institute within the state university of New York

Establishes a Black Leadership Institute within the state university of New York as an initiative for Black leaders in higher education with a mission to retain and grow from within SUNY a greater proportion of Black professionals at SUNY campuses; creates an eight member advisory council.

EducationSupports EducationEstablishes Black Leadership Institute in SUNY to retain/grow Black professionals in higher education, advancing diversity and inclusion in educational leadership and access.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 1914

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Grants medical assistance eligibility for kidney transplant expenses for certain residents of New York

Grants medical assistance eligibility for kidney transplant expenses for residents of New York with end-stage renal disease who are otherwise eligible for benefits except for their immigration status.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands kidney transplant coverage eligibility for undocumented ESRD patients by removing immigration status barrier, directly advancing healthcare access for a vulnerable population.95% confidence ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill removes immigration status barrier for kidney transplant medical assistance, expanding access to immigrant residents with end-stage renal disease.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5017

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to prohibiting the operation of establishments where animals and/or fowls are slaughtered or butchered for food

Prohibits the operation of establishments where animals and/or fowls are slaughtered or butchered for food; establishes a task force on public health risks and animal welfare concerns of slaughterhouses.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 406

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to exceptions from registration requirements for nonresident pharmacies in certain cases

Permits an exception from registration for nonresident pharmacies in cases of a specific patient need or a declared public health emergency under certain conditions.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6160

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Exempts farmers from commercial driver's license (CDL) requirements when operating a covered farm vehicle

Exempts farmers from commercial driver's license (CDL) requirements when operating a covered farm vehicle within one hundred fifty miles of such farmer's farm.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3425

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Provides for establishment of the New York Health plan

Establishes the New York Health program, a comprehensive system of access to health insurance for New York state residents; provides for administrative structure of the plan; provides for powers and duties of the board of trustees, the scope of benefits, payment methodologies and care coordination; establishes the New York Health Trust Fund which would hold monies from a variety of sources to be used solely to finance the plan; enacts provisions relating to financing of New York Health, including a payroll assessment, similar to the Medicare tax; establishes a temporary commission on implementation of the plan; provides for collective negotiations by health care providers with New York Health.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes New York Health Trust Fund to finance healthcare program, creating dedicated budget allocation for public health services.95% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes comprehensive health insurance program for NY residents, creating new coverage access and funding mechanisms through the New York Health Trust Fund.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5468

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to allowing a tax exemption for fire extinguishers and fire, heat and carbon monoxide alarms purchased for residential use

Allows a tax exemption for taxpayers in the amount of the purchase price of a fire extinguisher, fire alarm, heat alarm or carbon monoxide alarm purchased for residential use during the month of October.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemption for residential safety equipment purchases, directly reducing taxable expenses. Aligns with tax relief indicators for middle-income households.90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track