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April Baskin
NY Senate District 63
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Government Operations & Budget 57Criminal Justice & Policing 42Economy & Taxes 37Healthcare 36Labor & Employment 29Social Services & Welfare 28Civil Rights & Liberties 22Housing 21Transportation & Infrastructure 20Environment & Energy 16Education 15Technology & Privacy 12Banking & Finance 10Other 6Veterans Affairs 4Agriculture 3Defense & Military 1Gun Policy 1Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| NY Senate District 63 current
New York |
Democratic | Jan 1, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (3,898 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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S 555
Relates to requiring a medical facility or related services to obtain express prior written consent…
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Floor Vote | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 213a767c-3911-40a9-b063-0f15f3985bf3 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/213a767c-3911-40a9-b063-0f15f3985bf3 CC0-1.0 |
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A 9464
Relates to certain off-site custom fabrication public works projects and the payment of prevailing…
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Floor Vote | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll a7407cbe-2ad3-4044-8b18-a37df3bc390c | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a7407cbe-2ad3-4044-8b18-a37df3bc390c CC0-1.0 |
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A 9515
Relates to requirements for the provision of medication for medical aid in dying
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Floor Vote | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 82e48aca-a59b-44b8-8622-2d5ac62134dd | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/82e48aca-a59b-44b8-8622-2d5ac62134dd CC0-1.0 |
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S 8836
Relates to certain leases for the exploration, development, and production of gas or oil in state…
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Floor Vote | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll d898f50e-2980-4b9e-b43f-31b8f0012b7a | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d898f50e-2980-4b9e-b43f-31b8f0012b7a CC0-1.0 |
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S 5553
Enacts the "rate hike notice act"
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Floor Vote - Version: C | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll ff48c6a9-f3bc-4eb3-9ef8-c10b66d825b7 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ff48c6a9-f3bc-4eb3-9ef8-c10b66d825b7 CC0-1.0 |
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S 1062
Relates to developing criteria and guidelines for state designated arts and cultural districts
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Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Vote | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll f8ede789-cac3-4dbf-a0ca-97991f44ba4a | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f8ede789-cac3-4dbf-a0ca-97991f44ba4a CC0-1.0 |
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S 1012
Prohibits public utilities from using funds or being reimbursed by funds raised from ratepayers for…
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Floor Vote - Version: A | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll e19f82dc-1b81-4f6a-8bbb-1dc5132e7879 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e19f82dc-1b81-4f6a-8bbb-1dc5132e7879 CC0-1.0 |
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S 373
Prohibits confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions from inclusion in certain contracts entered…
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Floor Vote | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 15fe8ba8-533f-410a-8197-7139df0445de | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/15fe8ba8-533f-410a-8197-7139df0445de CC0-1.0 |
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S 3256
Increases the penalties for operating a snowmobile while intoxicated
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Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Vote - Version: A | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 005f571d-461d-4701-9a2e-50b28f7f28fd | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/005f571d-461d-4701-9a2e-50b28f7f28fd CC0-1.0 |
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S 5593
Relates to periods suspending the operation of certain rate, charge or other changes by utilities…
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Floor Vote | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 93627e57-9ccc-4802-ab51-9ac0c6fd3c1e | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/93627e57-9ccc-4802-ab51-9ac0c6fd3c1e CC0-1.0 |
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S 1377
Creates a legislative task force on outdoor environmental education and recreation
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Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Vote | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll bb1f3be8-448b-42a9-be10-7cb0b9d8bf4f | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/bb1f3be8-448b-42a9-be10-7cb0b9d8bf4f CC0-1.0 |
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S 1896
Requires certain utilities to adopt the common equity ratio and rate of return on equity authorized…
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Floor Vote | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll db9f183b-6c59-4296-ba44-b34d4c6aa415 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/db9f183b-6c59-4296-ba44-b34d4c6aa415 CC0-1.0 |
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S 8809
Relates to the time frames for certain court filings
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Floor Vote | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 22df30fd-bc43-47ef-aa51-ba1f50a06851 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/22df30fd-bc43-47ef-aa51-ba1f50a06851 CC0-1.0 |
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S 3029
Provides for the licensing of genetic counselors; creates the state board for genetic counseling
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Floor Vote | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 67528ceb-d208-4860-99ff-b89b6d2c7e80 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/67528ceb-d208-4860-99ff-b89b6d2c7e80 CC0-1.0 |
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A 618
Relates to the commissioner's duty to ensure employers inform employees about certain provisions in…
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Floor Vote | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 74d540bf-8235-4d5d-9974-3bf349b0f9f1 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/74d540bf-8235-4d5d-9974-3bf349b0f9f1 CC0-1.0 |
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S 7693
Relates to the retention of revenues derived from their actual return on equity in excess of…
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Floor Vote | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 5e3414bb-72b7-4e7c-9d55-59a84d40e4ec | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5e3414bb-72b7-4e7c-9d55-59a84d40e4ec CC0-1.0 |
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S 8406
Relates to the community bank deposit program
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Floor Vote | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 5cb0603b-83d2-44c3-90c1-24ba21f9e305 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5cb0603b-83d2-44c3-90c1-24ba21f9e305 CC0-1.0 |
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S 1067
Establishes the New York state park adopt-a-trail stewardship program and the New York state park…
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Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Vote - Version: A | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll af8ce860-ba58-4863-abdd-80a8d4e8cd99 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/af8ce860-ba58-4863-abdd-80a8d4e8cd99 CC0-1.0 |
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S 115
Relates to increasing access to resources for culturally diverse arts and culture organizations…
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Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Vote - Version: A | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll c8efc0ca-69ae-4a3e-a96f-0dc93cc61296 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c8efc0ca-69ae-4a3e-a96f-0dc93cc61296 CC0-1.0 |
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S 7328
Relates to the appointment and responsibilities of the commissioners of the public service…
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Floor Vote - Version: A | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 90cbf31f-6977-4049-8de0-383dee9175d4 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/90cbf31f-6977-4049-8de0-383dee9175d4 CC0-1.0 |
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S 681
Relates to fingerprinting or mandatory iris and retina scanning of employees
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Floor Vote | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 3e3faafd-e801-49dc-ac7e-17fd0e2d692d | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3e3faafd-e801-49dc-ac7e-17fd0e2d692d CC0-1.0 |
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S 1327
Relates to establishing minimum standards for payment plans for eligible customers
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Floor Vote | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 17cd41cb-be76-4b3d-9233-13a185cce06e | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/17cd41cb-be76-4b3d-9233-13a185cce06e CC0-1.0 |
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S 7165
Authorizes the public service commission to consider non-economic loss suffered by consumers when…
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Floor Vote - Version: A | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 883da130-6ef4-4603-aeaf-c73028ccca25 | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/883da130-6ef4-4603-aeaf-c73028ccca25 CC0-1.0 |
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S 2067
Establishes the veteran career assistance program within the SUNY and CUNY systems
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Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Vote | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 4727acce-7ce4-4789-aac9-5b215de9b1c5 | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4727acce-7ce4-4789-aac9-5b215de9b1c5 CC0-1.0 |
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S 7551
Establishes the bottle redemption fraud task force
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Floor Vote | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 83f361d0-a1f2-41d6-9ac6-268fb7fa54d7 | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/83f361d0-a1f2-41d6-9ac6-268fb7fa54d7 CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (92 as lead sponsor)
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S 9680
NY · —
Prohibits discrimination in government procurement
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S 6009
NY · —
Relates to youth programs sponsored by fire departments
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S 9676
NY · —
Extends the duration of certain brownfield redevelopment and remediation tax credits for certain sites
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S 5535
NY · —
Enacts the "language access expansion act"
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S 9537
NY · —
Relates to motor vehicle insurance fairness; repealer
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S 9538
NY · —
Authorizes the commissioner of general services to convey real property at the former Buffalo psychiatric center to the Richardson Center Corporation
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S 9521
NY · —
Authorizes recoupment of financial incentives awarded businesses upon failure to fulfill the terms of such incentive
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S 9492
NY · —
Permanently authorizes the pilot residential parking permit system in the city of Buffalo
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S 8478
NY · —
Requires street pricing for pre-packaged food and beverage items sold by vendors at certain transportation facilities and on toll roads
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S 5539
NY · —
Requires schools safety plans to include a cardiac emergency response plan
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