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April Baskin
NY Senate District 63
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 57Criminal Justice & Policing 42Economy & Taxes 37Healthcare 36Labor & Employment 29Social Services & Welfare 28Civil Rights & Liberties 22Housing 21Transportation & Infrastructure 20Environment & Energy 16Education 15Technology & Privacy 12Banking & Finance 10Other 6Veterans Affairs 4Agriculture 3Defense & Military 1Gun Policy 1Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| 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 |
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| S 555 — Relates to requiring a medical facility or related services to obtain express prior written consent before the making and/or broadcasting… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 9464 — Relates to certain off-site custom fabrication public works projects and the payment of prevailing wage | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 9515 — Relates to requirements for the provision of medication for medical aid in dying | Nay | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 8836 — Relates to certain leases for the exploration, development, and production of gas or oil in state forests, reforestation areas and wildlife… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 5553 — Enacts the "rate hike notice act" | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1062 — Relates to developing criteria and guidelines for state designated arts and cultural districts | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1012 — Prohibits public utilities from using funds or being reimbursed by funds raised from ratepayers for certain activities | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 373 — Prohibits confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions from inclusion in certain contracts entered into by the state or a municipality | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3256 — Increases the penalties for operating a snowmobile while intoxicated | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 5593 — Relates to periods suspending the operation of certain rate, charge or other changes by utilities, and provisions permitting utilities to… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1377 — Creates a legislative task force on outdoor environmental education and recreation | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1896 — Requires certain utilities to adopt the common equity ratio and rate of return on equity authorized by the public service commission | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 8809 — Relates to the time frames for certain court filings | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3029 — Provides for the licensing of genetic counselors; creates the state board for genetic counseling | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 618 — Relates to the commissioner's duty to ensure employers inform employees about certain provisions in employment contracts | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7693 — Relates to the retention of revenues derived from their actual return on equity in excess of authorized rates of return by gas, electric… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 8406 — Relates to the community bank deposit program | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1067 — Establishes the New York state park adopt-a-trail stewardship program and the New York state park adopt-a-trail stewardship program fund | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 115 — Relates to increasing access to resources for culturally diverse arts and culture organizations that advocate for diversity, equity and… | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7328 — Relates to the appointment and responsibilities of the commissioners of the public service commission | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 681 — Relates to fingerprinting or mandatory iris and retina scanning of employees | Yea | Feb 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 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7165 — Authorizes the public service commission to consider non-economic loss suffered by consumers when determining penalties | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 2067 — Establishes the veteran career assistance program within the SUNY and CUNY systems | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7551 — Establishes the bottle redemption fraud task force | Yea | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (92 as lead sponsor)
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S 9680
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Prohibits discrimination in government procurement
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S 6009
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Relates to youth programs sponsored by fire departments
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S 9676
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Extends the duration of certain brownfield redevelopment and remediation tax credits for certain sites
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S 5535
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Enacts the "language access expansion act"
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S 9537
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Relates to motor vehicle insurance fairness; repealer
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S 9538
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Authorizes the commissioner of general services to convey real property at the former Buffalo psychiatric center to the Richardson Center Corporation
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S 9521
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Authorizes recoupment of financial incentives awarded businesses upon failure to fulfill the terms of such incentive
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S 9492
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Permanently authorizes the pilot residential parking permit system in the city of Buffalo
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S 8478
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Requires street pricing for pre-packaged food and beverage items sold by vendors at certain transportation facilities and on toll roads
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S 5539
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Requires schools safety plans to include a cardiac emergency response plan
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