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Joe Griffo
NY Senate District 53
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 70Criminal Justice & Policing 61Economy & Taxes 29Environment & Energy 27Healthcare 27Transportation & Infrastructure 27Labor & Employment 22Civil Rights & Liberties 17Education 17Technology & Privacy 14Elections & Voting 13Housing 10Veterans Affairs 9Social Services & Welfare 8Banking & Finance 7Gun Policy 7Other 6Agriculture 4Immigration 3Defense & Military 2Foreign Policy & Trade 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Senate District 53 current
New York |
Republican/Conservative | Jan 1, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| NY Senate District 47
New York |
Republican/Conservative | — | Dec 31, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (5,221 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| S 428 — Requires chain restaurants to label menu items that have a high content of sodium | Nay | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1752 — Enacts the "dismantling student antisemitism act", or "DSA act" | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9123 — Relates to extending the duration of limited permits to practice licensed clinical social work and licensed master social work | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 8484 — Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of therapy or psychotherapy services | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 722 — Prohibits funding for certain SUNY, CUNY or community colleges or organizations on such campuses which, directly or indirectly, permit… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9223 — Relates to mandatory continuing education requirements for acupuncturists | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 8165 — Relates to requiring at least a ratio of one clinical, non-student mental health staff member per one thousand students on all SUNY and… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 484 — Establishes the rural teacher education loan repayment program in the education department | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9997 — Relates to physical therapist assistants | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 8899 — Relates to supervision by certain marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 8369 — Relates to access to patient or client records in the investigation and prosecution of professional licensing and misconduct proceedings | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3822 — Makes conforming changes reflecting the previously authorized scope of practice of nurse practitioners | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 10167 — Relates to the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2026-2027 budget, authorizing certain payments and transfers | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 1388 — Relates to the definition of coal tar and its use in pavement products | Nay | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 2291 — Expands the applicability of the assessment exemption for living quarters for parent or grandparent | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 10166 — Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 6, 2026 | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 10167 — Relates to the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2026-2027 budget, authorizing certain payments and transfers | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 616 — Relates to designating the month of May "Korean American Family Month" | Yea | May 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 | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 161 — Expands the eligibility period for indigent legal service attorneys to receive certain loan forgiveness and increases loan reimbursement… | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 557 — Relates to designating the month of May "Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month" | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| A 1422 — Requires accurate interpretation of statements made by deponents with limited English proficiency in accusatory instruments and supporting… | Nay | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 3111 — Permits schools to allow fire departments to make a recruitment presentation in a high school | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 2458 — Provides the New York city water board shall not establish a limit of less than six years to challenge any service charges for the use of… | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 2050 — Relates to the terms of office of commissioners of elections | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (373 as lead sponsor)
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S 9068
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Establishes an optional twenty-five year retirement plan for certain employees of the New York Power Authority
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J 1828
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Commending Richard Macheda upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York…
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S 9553
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Grants retirement service credit in the New York state and local retirement system to Jeffrey M. Hogan for service as a Utica firefighter
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J 1841
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Congratulating the Hamilton College Men's Hockey Team upon the occasion of capturing the 2026 NCAA Division III Championship
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S 3378
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Directs court to establish a period of commitment for persons found not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect
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S 4504
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Requires any state mandated program imposed on municipalities and school districts to be funded by the state
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S 5029
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Relates to the election of delegates
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J 347
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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Lupus Awareness Month in the State of New York
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J 1175
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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 28, 2025 as National Hunting and Fishing Day in the State of New York
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J 516
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Honoring the Grand Marshal, King, and Queen of the 22nd Annual Irish Parade of Camden, New York
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