New York Votes

S8344 extends and refines New York City's school-zone speed-camera program. It includes technical corrections to the existing legislation and renews authorization for speed-camera enforcement in school speed zones through July 1, 2030.

The New York State Assembly passed S8344 on June 17, 2025 by a vote of 110 to 31. We have assigned pluses to the nays because traffic cameras undermine due process by removing human interaction and presuming guilt before innocence—principles protected by the Fifth and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Additionally, these cameras infringe upon the Ninth Amendment's protection of privacy, as well as the Fourth Amendment, which protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government, and unfairly grant leniency to some while denying it to others, contradicting the American principle that "all men are created equal."

S4045 mandates that drivers who accumulate 11 or more points on their driving record within 24 months, or receive six speed-camera or red-light-camera tickets in 12 months, must have an "intelligent speed assistance" device—also known as a "speed limiter"—installed in any vehicle they own or operate. This device caps the car's speed at approximately five miles per hour above posted limits. The court can require the device be installed for at least 12 months or for the duration of any license suspension—whichever is longer.

The New York State Senate passed S4045 on June 12, 2025 by a vote of 44 to 15. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill blatantly violates multiple constitutional protections. By mandating speed-limiting devices, the state tramples upon the Ninth Amendment's protection of individual liberty and the Fifth Amendment's protection of property rights, depriving individuals of the full use of their own vehicles without due process. Moreover, speed and red-light cameras themselves are unconstitutional, as they subject citizens to constant surveillance and penalties in violation of the Fourth, Fifth, Ninth, and 14th Amendments. These enforcement mechanisms presume guilt, deny equal protection, and strip away fundamental liberties. Legislation such as S4045 only compounds these violations, further invading privacy, eroding due process, and transforming property ownership into government-controlled privilege rather than a constitutionally protected right.

A1962, known as "Francesco's Law," introduces tougher rules for the safe storage of guns. If someone storing a firearm—such as a rifle, shotgun, or handgun—knows a minor (under 18) or a prohibited person could access it and they do, it's a crime. The bill categorizes offenses by severity: A regular failure is a violation, a repeat offense is a class B misdemeanor, reckless storage is a class D felony, and causing death is a class C felony. It also requires offenders to receive safe-storage materials and mandates that the state's Office of Gun Violence Prevention include data on child injuries or deaths from unsafe storage in their annual report.

The New York State Assembly passed A1962 on June 11, 2025 by a vote of 93 to 46. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms is protected by the U.S. Constitution, particularly in the Second, Ninth, and 10th Amendments, and should not be infringed. A1962 is a gross infringement on this right, as it imposes burdensome government mandates on how firearms must be stored in private homes, effectively limiting the ability of law-abiding citizens to access their firearms quickly for self-defense. Additionally, it removes reasonable exemptions and penalizes responsible gun owners with unnecessary regulations, further eroding individual freedoms under the guise of safety.

S5059 helps individuals leaving correctional facilities enroll in vital safety-net programs, such as SNAP, WIC, HEAP, public assistance, or Supplemental Security Income, by having a "benefits navigator" assist with applications within 72 hours after parole approval.

The New York State Senate passed S5059 on June 10, 2025 by a vote of 45 to 13. We have assigned pluses to the nays because SNAP, WIC, HEAP, public assistance, and Supplemental Security Income are socialist, unconstitutional, federally funded schemes that erode personal responsibility and foster government dependency among an already government-dependent segment of the population. Such programs always come with strings attached, deepening state reliance on federal oversight while diminishing individual liberty and accountability. Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution grants no authority for Congress to establish social-welfare programs, and states should not cooperate in advancing unconstitutional federal welfare initiatives.

S1026 introduces an optional self-imposed waiver allowing individuals to voluntarily give up their right to purchase firearms, rifles, or shotguns. Once filed with the Division of State Police, the waiver is recorded, and the person is added to state and national background-check systems to block firearm purchases. Individuals can revoke the waiver anytime; revocations take effect 21 days after submission.

The New York State Senate passed S1026 on June 9, 2025 by a vote of 47 to 15. We have assigned pluses to the nays because it is impossible for an individual to lawfully waive a right that is God-given and unalienable. The Second Amendment clearly affirms that "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." By promoting the idea that citizens may voluntarily surrender this and their Ninth Amendment rights, S1026 undermines the very nature of unalienable rights—which exist independent of government and cannot be stripped away by personal declaration. This measure subtly conditions citizens to believe their rights are mere privileges granted by the state, rather than protections rooted in natural law and secured by the Constitution. In reality, once government begins legitimizing the surrender of God-given rights, it erodes the foundation of liberty and opens the door for broader infringements in the future.

A4040 amends New York's Executive Law to officially include the "disparate impact" standard in the state's Human Rights Law related to housing. This means housing practices can now be legally challenged—not only when discrimination is intentional, but when neutral policies disproportionately harm protected groups—unless the policy is truly necessary and no less-discriminatory alternative exists. The measure ensures New Yorkers retain strong protections even if federal fair-housing rules are weakened.

The New York State Assembly passed A4040 on June 6, 2025 by a vote of 95 to 46. We have assigned pluses to the nays because by enshrining the "disparate impact" standard into law, the state creates classes of citizens and grants them unequal treatment under the law, in direct violation of the 14th Amendment's guarantee of equal protection. Additionally, this bill contradicts the Declaration of Independence, which affirms that "all men are created equal" and endowed by their Creator with unalienable rights. True equality, as ordained by God, demands that every individual be judged by the same standard—not by shifting categories defined by government. Furthermore, A4040 violates the free market and property rights secured by the Fifth and Ninth Amendments, compelling private-property owners to bear government-imposed burdens and regulations that interfere with voluntary exchange and contractual liberty—protections reinforced by Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution. By dictating outcomes rather than protecting rights, the measure undermines both economic freedom and the God-given right of individuals to dispose of their property as they see fit.

S1218 requires every state agency in New York that awards contracts to create a three‑year growth plan aimed at increasing the participation of minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) in contracts and subcontracts. Each plan must be included in the agency's annual report to the governor and legislature, starting from September 15, 2020, and should analyze areas such as the agency's use of discretionary procurement, debriefs for unsuccessful MWBE bidders, the use of Empire State Development resources, and how to reduce contract-waiver usage. The goal is to systematically boost MWBE opportunities in state contracting.

The New York State Assembly passed S1218 on May 29, 2025 by a vote of 144 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the nays because by mandating state agencies to prioritize contracts based on race or gender rather than on work quality, cost, and merit, S1218 violates the 14th Amendment's guarantee of equal protection under the law. It also contradicts the Declaration of Independence, which affirms that "all men are created equal" and endowed by their Creator with unalienable rights. True God-given equality requires that individuals compete on the same standard—not be granted government favoritism through classifications of race or sex. Moreover, this bill undermines the free market by forcing agencies to substitute identity-based quotas for open competition, thereby inflating costs and ultimately burdening taxpayers to fund already unconstitutional programs and services.

S1529 establishes a tax credit for farmers who adopt land-management practices aimed at maximizing carbon sequestration, such as those that store greenhouse gases in soil and vegetation using tools like USDA's COMET‑Planner. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in consultation with the Department of Agriculture and Markets, will develop regulations and issue eligibility certificates to determine the amount of carbon sequestered and emissions reduced—thereby determining the tax-credit value. If the credit exceeds a farmer's tax liability, farmers with New York adjusted gross income of $60,000 or less can receive a refund (without interest); those above that threshold can carry over the excess credit to future years.

The New York State Senate passed S1529 on May 6, 2025 by a vote of 61 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation expands government power by propping up certain industries through selective tax credits, distorting the free market. Instead of allowing farmers to make decisions based on productivity and stewardship, the state manipulates behavior by rewarding only those who adopt carbon-sequestration practices tied to the United Nations' Agenda 2030. This scheme favors some farmers over others, violating the 14th Amendment's guarantee of equal protection, while also redistributing tax burdens in ways that undermine the Fifth Amendment's protections of property rights. The program relies on USDA tools such as COMET-Planner—yet Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution grants Congress no authority to create agencies like the USDA or impose federal climate programs on the states. Far from reducing government's role, S1529 entangles agriculture in unconstitutional regulation, advancing global climate goals at the expense of private property, sovereignty, and free enterprise.

A136 would allow a mentally competent adult with a terminal illness and a doctor's prognosis of six months or less to request and self-administer medication to peacefully end his or her life. The bill establishes "safeguards"—including dual oral and written requests, physician consultations, witness requirements, the right to withdraw consent at any time, and documentation standards—and provides legal protections for healthcare providers acting in "good faith."

The New York State Assembly passed A136 on April 29, 2025 by a vote of 81 to 67. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the right to life is a fundamental, God-given, unalienable right, as affirmed in the Declaration of Independence and protected by the Fifth and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Allowing any erosion of this right sets a dangerous precedent that undermines the sanctity of life. By granting the government the authority to sanction assisted suicide, A136 distorts the proper role of government—which is to secure life and liberty, not to legitimize death as a "treatment." Such laws also open the door to coercion, abuse, and devaluation of the elderly, disabled, and vulnerable, undermining the equal protection owed to every individual.

A2565 establishes the New York Electronic Communications Privacy Act (NYECPA). It mandates that government agents must obtain a search warrant before accessing electronic device data—whether searching devices physically or accessing communications electronically. Warrants must be specific and, except in emergencies, must provide notice to the individual. Government agencies are required to report annually to the Attorney General on these actions and face enforcement measures for noncompliance.

The New York State Assembly passed A2565 on March 26, 2025 by a vote of 93 to 56. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this bill affirms the Ninth Amendment's recognition of unenumerated natural rights—including the right to privacy—and upholds the Fourth Amendment's guarantee "to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures." By requiring warrants based on probable cause, oath or affirmation, and particular description, A2565 reinforces protections that the Founders viewed as essential to liberty. Additionally, it also pushes back against the dangerous precedent set by the federal Patriot Act, which eroded these safeguards by expanding surveillance powers, lowering standards of proof, authorizing secret FISA court warrants, and permitting "sneak and peek" searches without timely notice to individuals.

S135 expands support for individuals seeking an abortion by allowing financial assistance for access costs—such as transportation (ground and air), lodging, meals, childcare, translation services, and doula support. It enhances the existing "Reproductive Freedom and Equity Grant Program" funded solely through state appropriations to help cover abortion costs.

The New York State Senate passed S135 on January 21, 2025 by a vote of 39 to 20. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the care of human life—not its destruction—is the highest responsibility of government. No one has a right to kill a preborn child under the guise of "reproductive freedom," much less force his neighbor to finance it through taxation. New York ought not only to forbid abortion entirely, upholding the sanctity of life for every person, but also to end all immoral and unconstitutional forms of government-imposed theft that seize the wages of citizens. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right—secured by the Fifth, Ninth, and 14th Amendments and affirmed in the Declaration of Independence's statement that all are "endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness," with Life as the first and most essential.

S88 establishes automatic voter registration (AVR) and pre-registration in New York. Individuals applying for eligible Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) documentation, as well as those applying for or re-enrolling in Medicaid, would automatically be registered or pre-registered to vote, unless they explicitly opt out.

The New York State Senate passed S88 on January 13, 2025 by a vote of 40 to 21. We have assigned pluses to the nays because automatic voter registration undermines election integrity by risking the registration of noncitizens and other ineligible individuals, inflating voter rolls, and making fraud easier to commit. This partisan scheme is designed to keep government-dependent individuals—particularly Medicaid recipients—on the rolls to secure votes for one party. Moreover, by tying voter registration to Medicaid, the bill further entrenches that socialist program, which itself is unconstitutional, as Article I, Section 8 grants Congress no authority to create or fund such welfare schemes. Voter registration is a personal civic duty, not a function to be manipulated by government in order to manufacture votes and tilt elections.

S2129 creates the “climate change adaptation cost recovery program,” which, among other provisions, demands payment from companies that have produced a certain amount of “greenhouse gas emissions.”

The Assembly passed S2129 on June 8, 2024, by a vote of 92 to 49. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this “superfund” bill relies on the hoax of “climate change,” which is being used to codify extreme provisions of the United Nations’ Agenda 2030 into state and federal law. The “green agenda” for a “decarbonized economy” is, in reality, a fanatical attempt by globalist elites to increase their taxing power and authority, encroaching on the property rights of Americans enshrined in the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment. The people of New York must end the unconstitutional war on fossil fuels, as it only promises to prevent free-market enterprise, reduce our standards of living, and compromise the integrity of our infrastructure.

S8479 requires financial institutions to use merchant category codes to identify firearm retailers.  

The Assembly passed S8479 on June 7, 2024, by a vote of 90 to 51. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill requires the unlawful use of credit card payment information to track firearm purchases. It follows recent adoption of a new merchant category code for “gun and ammunition shops” by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)—a globalist collaborative linked to the United Nations—that aids unconstitutional efforts by the federal government to conduct mass surveillance, which, in part, is intended to create a national gun-owner database and confiscate firearms from law-abiding citizens. States should interpose between and nullify the actions of private or public entities that frustrate, if not blatantly violate, the Second and Fourth Amendment-protected rights of the American people.

S2812 permits New York City to install “traffic-control signal photo violation-monitoring devices” at up to 650 intersections by 2027.

The Senate passed S2812 on June 6, 2024, by a vote of 41 to 20. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill quadruples the number of “red light cameras” in New York City, further expanding large-scale “policing-for-profit” schemes. State and local police already enforce traffic laws and issue moving violations. The use of these “red light cameras” from third-party (and potentially foreign-owned) companies is nothing other than a corrupt, techno-authoritarian method to unconstitutionally tax citizens. It infringes upon the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment, specifically the accused’s right to privacy and due process.

 S8479 requires financial institutions to use merchant category codes to identify firearm retailers.
The Senate passed S8479 on June 4, 2024, by a vote of 45 to 16. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill requires the unlawful use of credit card payment information to track firearm purchases. It follows recent adoption of a new merchant category code for “gun and ammunition shops” by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)—a globalist collaborative linked to the United Nations—that aids unconstitutional efforts by the federal government to conduct mass surveillance, which, in part, is intended to create a national gun-owner database and confiscate firearms from law-abiding citizens. States should interpose between and nullify the actions of private or public entities that frustrate, if not blatantly violate, the Second and Fourth Amendment-protected rights of the American people.

A1273 would have established the “LGBTQ+ advisory board” to make recommendations and assist with developing potential legislation and regulatory changes in New York state.

The Senate passed A1273 on June 3, 2024, by a vote of 60 to 0, prior to it being vetoed by the Governor. We have assigned pluses to the nays because homosexual behavior should be illegal in New York. Being contrary to the “Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God,” the grossly illicit, self-inhibiting, and unsanitary acts of sexual perversion inherent to the LGBTQ+ movement undermine self-government and the family—the very foundations of a free society. Real “equality” under the law means that there can be no appeal to “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” for anyone apart from the moral sanctions set forth by “their Creator” who grants them with “certain unalienable Rights.” In other words, nothing in the U.S. Constitution can be used to support homosexuality. The positive standard established by the principles of the American Founding implies the negative prohibition. No amount of “Pride Month” legislation can make normal or even constitutional that which truth has told us since time immemorial to abominable and shameful.

S2129 creates the “climate change adaptation cost recovery program,” which, among other provisions, demands payment from companies that have produced a certain amount of “greenhouse gas emissions.”

The Senate passed S2129 on May 7, 2024, by a vote of 43 to 17. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this “superfund” bill relies on the hoax of “climate change,” which is being used to codify extreme provisions of the United Nations’ Agenda 2030 into state and federal law. The “green agenda” for a “decarbonized economy” is, in reality, a fanatical attempt by globalist elites to increase their taxing power and authority, encroaching on the property rights of Americans enshrined in the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment. The people of New York must end the unconstitutional war on fossil fuels, as it only promises to prevent free-market enterprise, reduce our standards of living, and compromise the integrity of our infrastructure.

A4714 repeals the section of state penal law relating to the crime of adultery.

The Senate passed A4714 on April 3, 2024, by a vote of 57 to 4. We have assigned pluses to the nays because adultery destroys marriages and families. Legalization of adultery, as well as “no fault divorce,” permits offenders to commit serious acts of injury against their spouses and children with impunity—thereby aiding and abetting covenant breakers while denying victims due process of law. Innocent parties are left with no right to their day in court. It also mistakenly assumes that the bonds of marriage and family, along with morality itself, are to be determined exclusively, even frivolously, by the government. Yet, neither the Bill of Rights nor the 14th Amendment render marriage vows as meaningless. On the contrary, marriage, being coeval with mankind, is ordained by God, not the state. The most sacred of all human institutions, marriage is a lifelong commitment between one man and one woman, whose one-flesh union serves as the foundation of the family. God-honoring marriages are essential to securing the blessings of liberty and self-government for our children, whereas the fallout from widespread unpunished acts of adultery has been devastating. New York should seek to protect families rather than tear them apart.

A5212 provides that all appointments or reappointments to any state or local board of authority shall be “gender balanced.” The Assembly passed A5212 on March 27, 2024, by a vote of 112 to 38. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill defines “gender balanced” as “providing women candidates with a preference when appointing individuals to boards.” Inspired by raging feminists and Marxist radicals who push for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), it would implement “gender quotas,” based on the false premise of egalitarianism. Yet, the State of New York has absolutely no business “promoting women” to serve in positions of public authority. Neither “women’s rights” nor “human rights” can be defined apart from the fact that every person is born distinctly male or female. Although both men and women are made in the image of God, they each, according to biological sex, have unique, but different, characteristics and roles in the family and in society. The U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights and 14th Amendment were written to promote the “general Welfare” of all Americans by securing each person’s right to “equal protection of the laws,” not “equal outcomes.”

B1460 would “rescind, repeal, cancel, nullify, and supersede” any and all prior applications by the Legislature for a convention under Article V o the U.S. Constitution.

The Assembly adopted B1460 on March 20, 2024, by a vote of 102 to 46. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because efforts to call an Article V constitutional convention (Con-Con) should be resisted. Instead of failing to uphold their oath of office and attempting to rewrite the U.S. Constitution, state legislators should act to immediately nullify all unconstitutional federal laws. Whenever the federal government assumes undelegated powers, in violation of the 10th Amendment, nullification of such acts is the proper remedy. Article V was designed to correct potential errors or defects in the Constitution, not to “misconstrue or abuse its powers.” We must use Article VI to enforce the Constitution, rather than use Article V to change it.

A4714 repeals the section of state penal law relating to the crime of adultery.

The Assembly passed A4714 on March 11, 2024, by a vote of 137 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the nays because adultery destroys marriages and families. Legalization of adultery, as well as “no fault divorce,” permits offenders to commit serious acts of injury against their spouses and children with impunity—thereby aiding and abetting covenant breakers while denying victims due process of law. Innocent parties are left with no right to their day in court. It also mistakenly assumes that the bonds of marriage and family, along with morality itself, are to be determined exclusively, even frivolously, by the government. Yet, the Bill of Rights or the 14th Amendment do not render marriage vows as meaningless. On the contrary, marriage, being coeval with mankind, is ordained by God, not the state. The most sacred of all human institutions, marriage is a lifelong commitment between one man and one woman, whose one-flesh union serves as the foundation of the family. God-honoring marriages are essential to securing the blessings of liberty and self-government for our children, whereas the fallout from widespread unpunished acts of adultery has been devastating. New York should seek to protect families rather than tear them apart.

S8096 amends state law to allow pharmacists to dispense “self-administered hormonal contraceptives” over the counter 10 months earlier than previously slated to take effect. The Assembly passed S8096 on February 12, 2024, by a vote of 106 to 39. We have assigned pluses to the nays because hormonal birth control drugs and devices, particularly high-dose “morning-after” pills, can and do prevent uterine implantation of developing preborn children, causing them to function not only as “contraceptives,” but also as abortifacients, thereby resulting in “silent abortions.” Given that the care of human life—not its destruction—is the greatest responsibility of government, New York ought to forbid abortion and other grotesque methods of population control entirely, upholding the sanctity of life for every person. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and “unalienable” right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Fifth and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

S8096 amends state law to allow pharmacists to dispense “self-administered hormonal contraceptives” over the counter 10 months earlier than previously slated to take effect. The Senate passed S8096 on January 9, 2024, by a vote of 46 to 16. We have assigned pluses to the nays because hormonal birth control drugs and devices, particularly high-dose “morning-after” pills, can and do prevent uterine implantation of developing preborn children, causing them to function not only as “contraceptives,” but also as abortifacients, thereby resulting in “silent abortions.” Given that the care of human life—not its destruction—is the greatest responsibility of government, New York ought to forbid abortion and other grotesque methods of population control entirely, upholding the sanctity of life for every person. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and “unalienable” right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Fifth and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

S02475 prohibits the consideration of another state's law allowing a child's removal based on gender-affirming care in custody cases, restricts law enforcement from cooperating with out-of-state agencies regarding such care, and blocks subpoenas in out-of-state proceedings for health information of those seeking sex changes in New York.

The New York State Assembly passed S02475 on June 10, 2023 by a vote of 97 to 47. We have assigned pluses to the nays because sex mutilation violates the unalienable right to life and limb of minor children, while absurdly attempting to erase biological sex with fictional “gender” constructs. According to the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the States have a duty to protect the humanity of all people—male and female—who, as the Declaration of Independence affirms, are created by God and form the basis of individual and family self-government.

S07562 modifies the process for claiming tax credits under the empire state film production credit and applies specific provisions of the tax law concerning the Empire State Film Production Credit and the empire state film post-production credit.

The New York State Senate passed S07562 on June 9, 2023 by a vote of 50 to 13. We have assigned pluses to the nays because providing tax credits to a specific industry—particularly the film industry—is not appropriate because most of the film industry supports woke Marxist ideology. Taxpayers should not be financially responsible for supporting movie productions that are associated with leftists. Furthermore, government should not intervene in the marketplace by selectively granting tax incentives to specific industries.

S01359 establishes the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice to coordinate policy, resource allocation, and services to promote equal opportunities and outcomes for all, regardless of race or "social justice constructs".

The New York State Assembly passed S01359 on June 5, 2023 by a vote of 129 to 16. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation expands the size of government by establishing a new government office, which is created to further divide and pit Americans against each other. The Declaration of Independence states, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." We must remain true in our commitment to equality and resist government actions that seek to divide us.

A01142 requires the use of "gender-neutral" terms in New York law.

The New York State Senate passed A01142 on May 22, 2023 by a vote of 46 to 15. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill conforms to the woke leftist culture that focuses on virtue signaling and being politically correct.

A01395 provides access to medication abortion prescription drugs at the State University of New York (SUNY) and the City University of New York (CUNY) campuses by employing or contracting with individuals authorized to prescribe such drugs.

The New York State Assembly passed A01395 on April 18, 2023 by a vote of 100 to 49. We have assigned pluses to the nays because public universities that receive taxpayer dollars should not offer abortion services. More importantly, the right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the 5th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

A01060 permits the dispensing of self-administered hormonal contraceptives by allowing licensed physicians and certified nurse practitioners to provide pharmacists licensed and operating within the state with non-patient-specific orders for the distribution of birth control.

The New York State Senate passed A01060 on March 31, 2023 by a vote of 48 to 15. We have assigned pluses to the nays because hormonal birth control drugs, particularly high-dose prescription-only ‘morning-after’ pills, can and do prevent uterine implantation of developing pre-born children, causing them to function not only as “contraceptives,” but also as abortifacients, thereby resulting in ‘silent abortions.’ Given that the care of human life—not its destruction—is the greatest responsibility of government, New York should act to forbid all methods of abortion and secure the right to life for every pre-born child. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and protected by the Fifth and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

A01060 permits the dispensing of self-administered hormonal contraceptives by allowing licensed physicians and certified nurse practitioners to provide pharmacists licensed and operating within the state with non-patient-specific orders for the distribution of birth control.

The New York State Assembly passed A01060 on March 28, 2023 by a vote of 109 to 37. We have assigned pluses to the nays because hormonal birth control drugs, particularly high-dose prescription-only ‘morning-after’ pills, can and do prevent uterine implantation of developing pre-born children, causing them to function not only as “contraceptives,” but also as abortifacients, thereby resulting in ‘silent abortions.’ Given that the care of human life—not its destruction—is the greatest responsibility of government, New York should act to forbid all methods of abortion and secure the right to life for every pre-born child. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and protected by the Fifth and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

S01359 establishes the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice to coordinate policy, resource allocation, and services to promote equal opportunities and outcomes for all, regardless of race or "social justice constructs".

The New York State Senate passed S01359 on March 27, 2023 by a vote of 42 to 21. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation expands the size of government by establishing a new government office, which is created to further divide and pit Americans against each other. The Declaration of Independence states, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." We must remain true in our commitment to equality and resist government actions that seek to divide us.

A00627 requires nursing homes to follow Federal CDC or Medicare and Medicaid guidance relating to infectious disease control planning and procedures.

The New York State Senate passed A00627 on February 6, 2023 by a vote of 63 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because states should not surrender their powers to the federal government. The Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states, "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." Surrendering power to an unconstitutional federal agency can restrict the state's autonomy when such an agency creates tyrannical guidelines.

S00825 requires insurance coverage by every large group policy to include medical, major medical, or comprehensive-type coverage for pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV infection.

The New York State Assembly passed S00825 on February 1, 2023 by a vote of 140 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the nays because mandating specific coverage requirements for insurance policies is an overreach of government power. This mandate interferes with the free market and commerce by compelling insurance companies to offer coverage for certain conditions, stripping away their rights as a business.

S00825 requires insurance coverage by every large group policy to include medical, major medical, or comprehensive-type coverage for pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV infection.

The New York State Senate passed S00825 on January 18, 2023 by a vote of 56 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the nays because mandating specific coverage requirements for insurance policies is an overreach of government power. This mandate interferes with the free market and commerce by compelling insurance companies to offer coverage for certain conditions, stripping away their rights as a business.

A00627 requires nursing homes to follow Federal CDC or Medicare and Medicaid guidance relating to infectious disease control planning and procedures.

The New York State Assembly passed A00627 on January 17, 2023 by a vote of 144 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because states should not surrender their powers to the federal government. The Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states, "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." Surrendering power to an unconstitutional federal agency can restrict the state's autonomy when such an agency creates tyrannical guidelines.

S08884 establishes the transgender and gender non-binary (TGNB) wellness and equity program, which expands social programs in the name of equity. Increases transgender, non-binary  and  intersex cultural competence by investing in cultural programs or school curriculums that are designed by, or in consultation with, gender expansive individuals. Addresses inequities in current funding distribution for organizations serving gender expansive individuals.

The New York State Assembly passed S08884 on June 3, 2022 by a vote of 136 to 13. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the left has been promoting woke radical Marxist ideas for years; that you can decide to be any gender you want to be. They believe that people can choose their pronouns and that they can be transgender. Scientifically and biblically, there are two genders and the government and taxpayer dollars should not be used to conform to the woke culture of the left.

S08884 establishes the transgender and gender non-binary (TGNB) wellness and equity program, which expands social programs in the name of equity. Increases transgender, non-binary  and  intersex cultural competence by investing in cultural programs or school curriculums that are designed by, or in consultation with, gender expansive individuals. Addresses inequities in current funding distribution for organizations serving gender expansive individuals.

The New York State Senate passed S08884 on June 1, 2022 by a vote of 43 to 20. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the left has been promoting woke radical Marxist ideas for years; that you can decide to be any gender you want to be. They believe that people can choose their pronouns and that they can be transgender. Scientifically and biblically, there are two genders and the government and taxpayer dollars should not be used to conform to the woke culture of the left.

S09405 establishes the "advanced building codes, appliance and equipment efficiency standards act", which promotes clean energy and the implementation of the climate agenda set forth in the New York state climate leadership and community protection act to the state energy conservation construction code. This increases the energy efficiency standards of appliances and equipment.

The New York State Assembly passed S09405 on June 1, 2022 by a vote of 103 to 47. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation creates more government interference in the free market economy and advances the Marxist climate change agenda. Businesses should have the freedom to conduct business without the government meddling in their affairs. The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” and government interference in entrepreneurship and private business is in violation of that belief.

S09405 establishes the "advanced building codes, appliance and equipment efficiency standards act", which promotes clean energy and the implementation of the climate agenda set forth in the New York state climate leadership and community protection act to the state energy conservation construction code. This increases the energy efficiency standards of appliances and equipment.

The New York State Senate passed S09405 on May 31, 2022 by a vote of 44 to 19. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation creates more government interference in the free market economy and advances the Marxist climate change agenda. Businesses should have the freedom to conduct business without the government meddling in their affairs. The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” and government interference in entrepreneurship and private business is in violation of that belief.

S03468 establishes the office of racial equity and social justice to establish, oversee, manage, coordinate and facilitate the planning, design and implementation of the state's racial equity and social justice action plan.

The New York State Assembly passed S03468 on May 23, 2022 by a vote of 140 to 5. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the left has been promoting woke radical Marxist ideas for years regarding race and sexual orientation. The government and taxpayer dollars should not be embracing these ideas.

A08272 Replaces all instances of the words "councilman" or "councilmen" with more inclusive words such as "council member" or "council members".

The New York State Senate passed A08272 on May 18, 2022 by a vote of 61 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill is conforming to the woke leftist culture that focuses on virtue signaling and being politically correct.

A08272 Replaces all instances of the words "councilman" or "councilmen" with more inclusive words such as "council member" or "council members".

The New York State Assembly passed A08272 on January 25, 2022 by a vote of 138 to 5. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill is conforming to the woke leftist culture that focuses on virtue signaling and being politically correct.

S02987 declares racism a public health crisis and establishes a working group within the department of health to promote racial equity throughout the state and address issues related to racism.

The New York State Assembly passed SB2987 on June 10, 2021 by a vote of 110 to 39. We have assigned pluses to the nays because racism is not a public health crisis and this resolution embraces the left's woke Marxist agenda. This is an unconstitutional use of taxpayer dollars that and will create even more division.

S05257 provides a mechanism for the state to finance the acquisition of distressed hotels and commercial office properties by the appropriate nonprofit organizations for the purpose of providing affordable housing.

The New York State Assembly passed S08527 on June 9, 2021 by a vote of 146 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this is government interfering in the free market and this government subsidized housing benefits only a specific part of the population. This is also another step towards socialism as subsidized housing is a misuse of taxpayer dollars.

S05257 provides a mechanism for the state to finance the acquisition of distressed hotels and commercial office properties by the appropriate nonprofit organizations for the purpose of providing affordable housing.

The New York State Senate passed S08527 on June 9, 2021 by a vote of 50 to 13. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this is government interfering in the free market and this government subsidized housing benefits only a specific part of the population. This is also another step towards socialism as subsidized housing is a misuse of taxpayer dollars.

S03468 establishes the office of racial equity and social justice to establish, oversee, manage, coordinate and facilitate the planning, design and implementation of the state's racial equity and social justice action plan.

The New York State Senate passed S03468 on May 11, 2022 by a vote of 42 to 20. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the left has been promoting woke radical Marxist ideas for years regarding race and sexual orientation. The government and taxpayer dollars should not be embracing these ideas.

S02987 declares racism a public health crisis and establishes a working group within the department of health to promote racial equity throughout the state and address issues related to racism.

The New York State Senate passed SB2987 on May 5, 2021 by a vote of 48 to 15. We have assigned pluses to the nays because racism is not a public health crisis and this resolution embraces the left's woke Marxist agenda. This is an unconstitutional use of taxpayer dollars that and will create even more division.