April Baskin

NY Senate District 63

Democratic New York since Jan 1, 2025

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Issue areas

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Government Operations & Budget 57 Criminal Justice & Policing 42 Economy & Taxes 37 Healthcare 36 Labor & Employment 29 Social Services & Welfare 28 Civil Rights & Liberties 22 Housing 21 Transportation & Infrastructure 20 Environment & Energy 16 Education 15 Technology & Privacy 12 Banking & Finance 10 Other 6 Veterans Affairs 4 Agriculture 3 Defense & Military 1 Gun Policy 1 Immigration 1

Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
NY Senate District 63 current New York	Democratic	Jan 1, 2025	—	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (3,898 recorded)

Vote	Position	Date	Result	Source
S 4750 — Prohibits the retention of any amount of payment due and owing for materials delivered and accepted for a public or private construction…	Yea	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 6020 — Requires the director of the division of minority and women's business development in the department of economic development to give…	Yea	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8851 — Relates to prohibitions on the use of certain tropical hardwoods for state contracts	Yea	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 6006 — Clarifies the eligibility of an employment agency for status as a small business for certain programs	Yea	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 7730 — Requires state contracts with construction firms reserve a percent of such contract to soft cost spending towards small businesses	Yea	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 2075 — Relates to state agency contracts with not-for-profit corporations	Yea	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 5756 — Creates a transparency database for contracted not-for-profit organizations	Yea	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 10167 — Relates to the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2026-2027 budget, authorizing certain payments and transfers	Yea	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 1388 — Relates to the definition of coal tar and its use in pavement products	Yea	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 2291 — Expands the applicability of the assessment exemption for living quarters for parent or grandparent	Yea	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 616 — Relates to designating the month of May "Korean American Family Month"	Yea	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 1327 — Relates to establishing minimum standards for payment plans for eligible customers	Yea	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 161 — Expands the eligibility period for indigent legal service attorneys to receive certain loan forgiveness and increases loan reimbursement…	Yea	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 557 — Relates to designating the month of May "Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month"	Yea	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 1422 — Requires accurate interpretation of statements made by deponents with limited English proficiency in accusatory instruments and supporting…	Yea	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 3111 — Permits schools to allow fire departments to make a recruitment presentation in a high school	Yea	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 2458 — Provides the New York city water board shall not establish a limit of less than six years to challenge any service charges for the use of…	Yea	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 2050 — Relates to the terms of office of commissioners of elections	Yea	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 2398 — Requires genetic testing results only be received by patients and health care providers providing direct care while health insurance…	Yea	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 10166 — Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 6, 2026	Yea	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8711 — Includes certain companies engaging in hospitality or tourism which primarily promote the sale, marketing, production, harvesting, or use…	Yea	Apr 29, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 6494 — Requires health insurance policies to include coverage for doula services as required coverage for maternity care	Yea	Apr 29, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 200 — Provides for the revocation of a person's driver's license who has been convicted of operating a vessel while under the influence of…	Yea	Apr 29, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 7837 — Establishes the buy American, buy union grant program and the buy American, buy union grant fund	Yea	Apr 29, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 9259 — Relates to pre-trip safety checks for charter buses	Yea	Apr 29, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Issue areas

Offices & terms

Roll-call votes (3,898 recorded)

Sponsored legislation (92 as lead sponsor)