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Joe DeStefano
NY House District 3
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 264Criminal Justice & Policing 199Healthcare 159Economy & Taxes 151Social Services & Welfare 134Transportation & Infrastructure 131Education 122Labor & Employment 122Environment & Energy 105Civil Rights & Liberties 96Housing 61Technology & Privacy 45Veterans Affairs 38Elections & Voting 34Banking & Finance 32Other 28Agriculture 24Defense & Military 17Gun Policy 14Immigration 11Foreign Policy & Trade 8Abortion & Reproductive Rights 7
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY House District 3 current
New York |
Republican/Conservative | Jan 1, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (2,019 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| A 7928 — Relates to the effectiveness of the New York black car operators' injury compensation fund, inc. | Yea | May 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 1865 — Relates to the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants | Nay | May 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 7992 — Directs the city of New York to conduct an analysis of stormwater and groundwater issues in southeast Queens | Yea | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 7424 — Relates to terms and condition of employment, salary schedules, and other terms any agreement for members of certain collective negotiating… | Yea | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 3361 — Creates a temporary state commission to study and investigate how to regulate artificial intelligence, robotics and automation | Yea | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7636 — Authorizes certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with the… | Yea | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 3404 — Relates to permitting an interpreter to remain with a deaf, hard of hearing or nonverbal patient during admission to a hospital | Yea | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 1672 — Prohibits contracts for the purchase or financing of a dog or cat from online websites from including provisions allowing repossession of… | Yea | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7620 — Authorizes certain health care professionals licensed or certified by a foreign government or another state or territory to provide… | Yea | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 8113 — Extends provisions of the long term care ombudsman to assisted living facilities | Yea | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7623 — Authorizes certain medical professionals certified by a foreign government or another state or territory to provide medical services during… | Yea | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1652 — Authorizes a court to direct filing of non-family offense order of protection with the computerized registry for such orders and warrants | Yea | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 934 — Relates to peremptory challenges where there are two or more defendants | Yea | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 688 — Provides minimum basic training related to handling emergency situations involving individuals with any physical and/or developmental… | Yea | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 4003 — Relates to caregiver requirements for certain day care homes | Yea | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3006 — Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state education, labor, housing and family assistance budget for… | Nay | May 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3004 — CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET | Nay | May 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 3009 — Enacts into law major components of legislation which are necessary to implement the state fiscal plan for the 2025-2026 state fiscal year | Nay | May 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3001 — LEGISLATURE AND JUDICIARY BUDGET | Yea | May 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 3000 — STATE OPERATIONS BUDGET | Nay | May 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3003 — AID TO LOCALITIES BUDGET | Nay | May 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3007 — Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state health and mental hygiene budget for the 2025-2026 state… | Nay | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 3005 — Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state public protection and general government budget for the… | Nay | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3008 — Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic development and environmental… | Nay | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 7766 — Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through May 7, 2025 | Yea | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (60 as lead sponsor)
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K 1026
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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2026 as Music in Our Schools Month
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K 450
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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Wildfire Safety Awareness Month in the State of New York
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A 7798
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Establishes a temporary moratorium on unfunded mandates from the legislature and creates regional mandate relief councils
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A 7309
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Corrects a reference to the applicable tax assessment roll for a tax exemption granted to the Ruth AME Zion Church
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K 828
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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 11, 2026, as Human Trafficking Awareness Day in the State of New York
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A 5209
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Facilitates compliance with the sex offender registry for offenders without a registerable residence
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K 623
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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2025, as Pet Rescue Awareness Month in the State of New York
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A 5212
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Relates to allowing judges more options for when to impose bail or commit the principal to the custody of the sheriff
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A 5198
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Requires individuals arrested in connection with a felony to submit a DNA sample
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A 8179
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Recalibrates the final average salary retirement calculations in the New York state teachers' retirement system for Joanne Halverson
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