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Pete Harckham
NY Senate District 40
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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
Healthcare 182Environment & Energy 178Government Operations & Budget 160Criminal Justice & Policing 107Social Services & Welfare 103Labor & Employment 92Economy & Taxes 84Civil Rights & Liberties 81Education 81Transportation & Infrastructure 77Housing 52Technology & Privacy 39Agriculture 33Banking & Finance 21Abortion & Reproductive Rights 17Veterans Affairs 17Other 14Elections & Voting 11Gun Policy 7Immigration 6Defense & Military 3Foreign Policy & Trade 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Senate District 40 current
New York |
Democratic/Working Families | Jan 2, 2019 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (5,452 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| 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 9467 — Establishes procedures to be followed when the body scan of an incarcerated individual, employee or visitor to a correctional facility… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1542 — Requires persons the ages of 16 or 17 to wear a helmet when riding a class one or class two bicycle with electric assist | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 8910 — Increases penalties for reckless operation and unauthorized modification of electric personal mobility devices | 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 9499 — Relates to exempting members of the New York state police from tolls associated with entering on or exiting Ward's island | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9327 — Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Sergeant Gregory L. Wahl | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 1665 — Relates to operators of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle or pedestrian | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 2509 — Relates to the transfer of incarcerated individuals from a county jail to a state correctional institution | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9916 — Relates to employee mental health services | 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 |
| S 1048 — Requires public agencies to establish preliminary license application procedures to determine whether an applicant for a license would be… | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 428 — Requires chain restaurants to label menu items that have a high content of sodium | Yea | May 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 8174 — Relates to authorizing the New York Liquidation Bureau to establish a reimbursement program for eligible local educational agencies | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 9832 — Imposes standards for certain examination services | 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 |
| A 1388 — Relates to the definition of coal tar and its use in pavement products | Yea | 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 |
Sponsored legislation (382 as lead sponsor)
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S 9648
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Relates to geothermal renewable energy credits
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S 9617
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Authorizes funding to local government entities from the urban development corporation
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S 9588
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Extends provisions of law relating to the taking of sharks
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S 1984
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Directs the commissioner to publicly publish an annual report on the environmental radiation surveillance program
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S 9587
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Extends certain provisions relating to the repair of damaged pesticide containers
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S 9452
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Extends certain provisions relating to supermarkets providing excess edible food to food relief organizations
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S 9020
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Expands geographical boundaries for residency requirements of correction officers employed by the counties of Rockland and Orange
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S 6393
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Expands recycling of electronic products
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S 7532
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Enacts the restriction of anticoagulant pesticide transactions for online and retail stores act
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J 1817
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Mourning the untimely death of Sheridan G. Gorman, beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, cousin, niece, and friend
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