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Brian Kavanagh

NY Senate District 27

Democratic New York since Jan 1, 2023

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Issue areas

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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 10038 — Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic Cod Yea May 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 3652 — Prohibits certain restrictions on motor vehicle sales Nay May 5, 2026 fail Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 9588 — Extends provisions of law relating to the taking of sharks Yea May 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 10042 — Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation regarding the management of fluke-summer flounder Yea May 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 10061 — Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage sharks Yea May 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8933 — Prohibits the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in photovoltaic modules Nay May 5, 2026 fail Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 9463 — Establishes the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic bonito and false albacore Yea May 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 10047 — Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon Yea May 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 3158 — Adds animal fighting to the definition of criminal activity for purposes of enterprise corruption crimes Yea May 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 3073 — Establishes a civil remedy for the protection of animals denied proper care Yea May 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 8733 — Relates to qualifications for holding the office of correction officer in the county of Montgomery Yea May 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
S 3026 — Restricts the performance of surgical devocalization procedures on dogs and cats Yea May 5, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
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
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 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 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 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

Sponsored legislation (173 as lead sponsor)

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