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Andrew Gounardes
NY Senate District 26
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 95Healthcare 85Economy & Taxes 81Criminal Justice & Policing 76Civil Rights & Liberties 73Education 72Labor & Employment 70Transportation & Infrastructure 58Social Services & Welfare 57Environment & Energy 51Technology & Privacy 50Housing 30Banking & Finance 25Elections & Voting 16Other 10Immigration 9Gun Policy 8Abortion & Reproductive Rights 5Agriculture 5Defense & Military 2Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Senate District 26 current
New York |
Democratic | Jan 1, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| NY Senate District 22
New York |
Democratic | — | Dec 31, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (4,423 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| S 5488 — Relates to microchipping of certain animals possessed by animal protective associations and rescue organizations | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7204 — Exempts the Caughdenoy Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. from the forty-five percent limit on non-resident members | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9765 — Enacts the "sunshine in litigation act" regarding protective orders | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 5850 — Prohibits the participation of certain animals in traveling animal acts | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 951 — Requires real estate brokers and salespersons to compile and disclose client demographic data to the secretary of state | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 2646 — Adds Falls Brook, Jones Brook, Kelso Brook, Minerva Stream, and Trout Brook to the definition of inland waterways for the purposes of… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9789 — Relates to obtaining jurisdiction over certain defendants in matters relating to a tenancy or lease | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9076 — Directs the department of health to create an informational pamphlet concerning intrauterine devices | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9798 — Prohibits using possession of reproductive or sexual health devices as evidence in a trial, hearing or proceeding in certain circumstances | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9207 — Prohibits restrictions on insurance policies based on the policyholder harboring or owning any dog of a specific breed or mixture of breeds | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 2596 — Relates to an individual's right to request a hearing regarding an unemployment insurance benefits claim | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 5014 — Enacts the "Big Five African Trophies Act" relating to banning the importation, transportation and possession of certain African wildlife… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1636 — Authorizes the city school district of the city of Salamanca to establish a reserve fund for federal impact aid in the event such aid is… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1664 — Provides access to live scan fingerprinting to society for the prevention of cruelty to animals officers | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1784 — Relates to the inspection of certain vacated or abandoned properties for abandoned companion animals | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 197 — Relates to the sentencing for the crime of aggravated cruelty to animals | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1741 — Relates to the penalty for the abandonment of animals | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1048 — Requires public agencies to establish preliminary license application procedures to determine whether an applicant for a license would be… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 428 — Requires chain restaurants to label menu items that have a high content of sodium | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1752 — Enacts the "dismantling student antisemitism act", or "DSA act" | Nay | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9123 — Relates to extending the duration of limited permits to practice licensed clinical social work and licensed master social work | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 8484 — Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of therapy or psychotherapy services | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 722 — Prohibits funding for certain SUNY, CUNY or community colleges or organizations on such campuses which, directly or indirectly, permit… | Nay | May 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9223 — Relates to mandatory continuing education requirements for acupuncturists | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 8165 — Relates to requiring at least a ratio of one clinical, non-student mental health staff member per one thousand students on all SUNY and… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (203 as lead sponsor)
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S 2236
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Enacts the wage payment integrity act
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S 8921
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Relates to modifications increasing federal adjusted gross income
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S 5867
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Provides for the registration of professional nurse anesthetist
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S 9043
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Provides that income taxes shall be adjusted to account for a cost of living adjustment
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S 9585
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Relates to sexual offense evidence collection kit procedures
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S 413
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Relates to the resolution of certain claims by certain employees
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S 6289
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Relates to primary social security retirement benefits for members of the New York city fire department pension fund
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S 9508
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Requires certain security features and warning labels on baby monitors
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S 8334
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Relates to insurance reimbursement for vaccination for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
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S 4044
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Establishes clean energy goals of reducing the annual total of vehicle miles traveled within the state by 20% by the year 2050
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