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Emérita Torres
NY House District 85
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Issue areas
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Criminal Justice & Policing 35Healthcare 33Economy & Taxes 31Technology & Privacy 31Civil Rights & Liberties 28Environment & Energy 22Government Operations & Budget 22Housing 21Labor & Employment 21Banking & Finance 20Education 20Transportation & Infrastructure 17Social Services & Welfare 14Other 11Elections & Voting 5Agriculture 4Immigration 4Abortion & Reproductive Rights 3Defense & Military 2Foreign Policy & Trade 1Gun Policy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY House District 85 current
New York |
Democratic | Jan 1, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (2,019 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| S 40 — Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to War Dogs | Yea | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 7386 — Authorizes Sgt. Bethany Kidd to receive certain service credit under a twenty year retirement plan | Yea | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9027 — Authorizes the village of Ellicottville to impose a hotel and motel tax | Yea | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 8026 — Provides internet access to all individuals residing in temporary housing | Yea | Jun 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 | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 8681 — Exempts the Cody Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not… | Yea | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1443 — Authorizes the town justice of the town of Rushford, county of Allegany, to be a nonresident of such town | Yea | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9977 — Relates to the Islip Terrace Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association | Yea | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 8454 — Relates to the residency requirement for the St. Lawrence county public health director and community services director | Yea | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9481 — Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Clara H. Barton | Yea | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 7267 — Authorizes the city of Olean assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from Olean Community Theatre, Inc. | Yea | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 10321 — Authorizes the town of Hempstead to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the… | Yea | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9990 — Authorizes licensees to remain open for extended hours of operation statewide for a specific period of time | Yea | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9947 — Relates to the collection and use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes | Yea | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9989 — Authorizes the Tovas Dovid Community Kollel, Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status | Yea | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 10384 — Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Patrick LaFortune Jr. | Yea | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 10655 — Relates to the compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees; repealer | Yea | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7607 — Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Lt. Gary A. Scott | Yea | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7421 — Prohibits octopus farming | Yea | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9051 — Prohibits artificial intelligence companions from using features which are considered unsafe for minors | Yea | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| E 1626 — Relates to a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for the New York State Capital Assistance Program | Yea | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9761 — Relates to contracts between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations | Yea | Jun 5, 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 | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9138 — Relates to a death benefit option for the wife of deceased justice Jerry Garguilo | Yea | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 8861 — Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Robert Bornt | Yea | Jun 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (31 as lead sponsor)
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A 9016
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Requires property/casualty insurance companies to submit certain data to the department of financial services and authorizes premium discounts to policyholders…
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A 10607
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Enacts the stop highway community harm act
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A 6765
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Enacts the preventing algorithmic pricing discrimination act
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A 7079
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Increases transparency in ticket reselling marketplaces
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A 9641
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Prohibits algorithmic wage-setting
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A 7770
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Requires the commissioner of labor to prepare an annual report on the cost of living, poverty rates and adequacy of the current minimum wage in the state
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A 8905
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Relates to the provision of patient health information and medical records
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A 9642
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Requires the registration of data brokers and establishing a data deletion mechanism for consumers
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A 10529
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Requires property/casualty insurance companies to submit information on multifamily housing premiums and claims paid to the department of financial services
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A 10687
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Enacts the consumer camera privacy act
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