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Brian Kavanagh

NY Senate District 27

Democratic New York since Jan 1, 2023

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Issue areas

Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags

Housing 110Environment & Energy 99Government Operations & Budget 68Economy & Taxes 56Criminal Justice & Policing 46Civil Rights & Liberties 40Healthcare 40Social Services & Welfare 37Transportation & Infrastructure 30Education 29Labor & Employment 24Technology & Privacy 24Banking & Finance 20Other 13Gun Policy 11Agriculture 10Elections & Voting 9Immigration 6Defense & Military 2Foreign Policy & Trade 2Veterans Affairs 2

Offices & terms

OfficePartyFromToSource
NY Senate District 27 current
New York
 Democratic Jan 1, 2023 — openstates/people CC0-1.0
NY Senate District 26
New York
 Democratic — Dec 31, 2022 openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (4,421 recorded)

VotePositionDateResultSource
S 1100 — Enacts the "open shelves act" Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 6258 — Allows for NYSTRS retirees to change their retirement plan beneficiary to a spouse at any time either prior to or after retirement Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 7229 — Increases the penalties imposed upon gas and electric utilities for failure to file or correct an annual report with the public service… Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 5142 — Subtracts from the federal adjusted gross income any income earned by election inspectors, poll clerks, or election coordinators Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 3193 — Directs the department of health to create an informational pamphlet regarding the laparoscopic power morcellation surgery technique Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8044 — Establishes the libraries literacy education guidance act Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 949 — Permits telemedicine services for mental and behavioral health issues under the workers' compensation system Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 1838 — Relates to the sale and possession of self-defense spray devices in the state Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 10424 — Ensures the public has virtual access to public service commission proceedings and may file documents electronically Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8961 — Authorizes the Merrick Hook & Ladder Co. 1 fire company recieve retroactive real property tax exempt status Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 8796 — Provides an exemption for certain parcels of land from licensing restrictions for on-premises alcohol consumption for certain manufacturers… Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 10182 — Relates to the purpose of the Macedon Center Volunteer and Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association, Inc., and the use of foreign fire… Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 9091 — Establishes a state master plan on aging dashboard Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8097 — Relates to the time period for submitting reports regarding the valuation manual and makes provisions relating to such valuation manual… Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8151 — Authorizes the commissioner of taxation and finance to establish segment special equalization rates for certain school districts Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 9588 — Prohibits certain financial institutions from charging a fee based on the frequency of payments or for changing the frequency of mortgage… Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 11390 — Relates to electronic service of process Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 10244 — Relates to the use of certain moneys received by the West Babylon Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association and the modernization of… Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 9822 — Repeals section 2307 of the public health law relating to persons knowing themselves to be infected with venereal disease Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8927 — Relates to divorce and the consideration by the court of companion animals Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 9772 — Relates to actions and proceedings seeking an abatement of rent based on violations of the housing maintenance code Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 9557 — Expands disclosure requirements for lobbyists Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 10088 — Relates to the docketing of judgments imposing civil penalties for the violation of certain requirements imposed by the zoning resolution… Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
A 11374 — Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage squid Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 9616 — Relates to removing the ten year time period from the crime of persistent sexual abuse Yea May 29, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (173 as lead sponsor)

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