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James Sanders

NY Senate District 10

Democratic New York since Jan 1, 2013

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Government Operations & Budget 114Criminal Justice & Policing 94Civil Rights & Liberties 81Economy & Taxes 70Banking & Finance 67Labor & Employment 59Environment & Energy 54Healthcare 54Housing 47Social Services & Welfare 47Education 38Transportation & Infrastructure 38Technology & Privacy 27Elections & Voting 10Other 10Gun Policy 8Veterans Affairs 7Immigration 4Agriculture 3Defense & Military 2Foreign Policy & Trade 1

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NY Senate District 10 current
New York
 Democratic Jan 1, 2013 — openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (3,984 recorded)

BillMotion / questionPositionChamber · stage · rollDateOutcomeSource
S 9155
Relates to the location of retail adult-use dispensaries in proximity to schools and houses of…
 Floor Vote Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll ee4473a3-18be-4a3d-aa31-60cd3c2ac21e Feb 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ee4473a3-18be-4a3d-aa31-60cd3c2ac21e CC0-1.0
S 4593
Directs the New York State Department of Labor to establish a voluntary training and certification…
 Labor Vote Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll 4cbb78ee-a0ee-4683-a2c1-0ab8ef4b1f6f Feb 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4cbb78ee-a0ee-4683-a2c1-0ab8ef4b1f6f CC0-1.0
S 4473
Clarifies that the statutory damages available for certain wage violations are not punitive in…
 Labor Vote Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll 8f7285bf-888d-4794-87eb-d640b9e7cacf Feb 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8f7285bf-888d-4794-87eb-d640b9e7cacf CC0-1.0
S 3693
Relates to computer-related crimes
 Floor Vote Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll 1100c6f2-d8cc-4ed8-9eeb-8fc631f3c11c Feb 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1100c6f2-d8cc-4ed8-9eeb-8fc631f3c11c CC0-1.0
S 2497
Relates to the admissibility of certain testimony and evidence by a person alleging discrimination
 Floor Vote Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll a68521a6-61b1-40d6-991f-192d5ebaeb34 Feb 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a68521a6-61b1-40d6-991f-192d5ebaeb34 CC0-1.0
S 4514
Requires the commissioner of labor to prepare an annual report on the cost of living, poverty rates…
 Labor Vote - Version: A Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll 0bce9acf-f329-4aa3-b050-e1b2b2ae14fc Feb 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0bce9acf-f329-4aa3-b050-e1b2b2ae14fc CC0-1.0
S 1425
Relates to airport noise studies
 Floor Vote Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll 28e0aa30-8ebd-4fb4-b5f2-f9bd83f5275e Feb 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/28e0aa30-8ebd-4fb4-b5f2-f9bd83f5275e CC0-1.0
S 2459
Repeals certain provisions relating to voting by members of the New York state authorities control…
 Floor Vote Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll e23c0657-d408-46e5-b603-5afb4e1aad8e Feb 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e23c0657-d408-46e5-b603-5afb4e1aad8e CC0-1.0
S 2597
Establishes standards for public access to family court proceedings
 Floor Vote Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll 19b1adf9-cd76-43c1-a156-51ee482d7a4c Feb 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/19b1adf9-cd76-43c1-a156-51ee482d7a4c CC0-1.0
A 7894
Permits the use of cremation or natural organic reduction as the method of disposition for certain…
 Floor Vote - Version: C Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll 47c03e05-e720-4518-8f61-a636b65bdc89 Feb 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/47c03e05-e720-4518-8f61-a636b65bdc89 CC0-1.0
S 372
Establishes the "no severance ultimatums act"
 Floor Vote - Version: A Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll af9e46e3-83ff-4347-8425-c7b21a3c5749 Feb 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/af9e46e3-83ff-4347-8425-c7b21a3c5749 CC0-1.0
S 4467
Provides for the enrollment of certain persons in direct deposit for compensation payments
 Labor Vote Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll f2e340a8-01ec-4589-820b-ba1f28e95869 Feb 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f2e340a8-01ec-4589-820b-ba1f28e95869 CC0-1.0
S 5285
Relates to persons who may become a voluntary administrator
 Floor Vote Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll 7c5baf58-82de-42c5-bd31-b55795b27dcc Feb 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7c5baf58-82de-42c5-bd31-b55795b27dcc CC0-1.0
S 116
Relates to the statute of limitations of actions related to certain sex trafficking offenses
 Floor Vote Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll 06e38426-2406-45d9-864e-92e1505f24b7 Feb 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/06e38426-2406-45d9-864e-92e1505f24b7 CC0-1.0
S 8440
Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Sgt Henry Johnson
 Floor Vote Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll 2e231240-ba31-4537-9ffc-b5ed6c49cbb2 Feb 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/2e231240-ba31-4537-9ffc-b5ed6c49cbb2 CC0-1.0
S 4832
Requires the workers' compensation board to submit a supplemental report every year
 Labor Vote Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll 17a87824-d0d6-44c3-9b00-c242daff710c Feb 11, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/17a87824-d0d6-44c3-9b00-c242daff710c CC0-1.0
S 353
Relates to the appointment of the state medicaid director
 Floor Vote Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll 335353d2-8529-423f-bafd-b4d652018c67 Feb 10, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/335353d2-8529-423f-bafd-b4d652018c67 CC0-1.0
S 2611
Relates to participation in games of bingo by minors
 Racing, Gaming And Wagering Vote Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll 29ea7a5a-bb09-4375-b1b2-1a40d2ec5b5c Feb 10, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/29ea7a5a-bb09-4375-b1b2-1a40d2ec5b5c CC0-1.0
S 1062
Relates to developing criteria and guidelines for state designated arts and cultural districts
 Floor Vote Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll 534dfc7b-7ec3-4822-b753-0a7da8948c99 Feb 10, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/534dfc7b-7ec3-4822-b753-0a7da8948c99 CC0-1.0
S 2076
Requires that notice of initial determination for unemployment benefits be provided
 Floor Vote Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll 93789a5e-6d49-4d93-a629-217805597725 Feb 10, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/93789a5e-6d49-4d93-a629-217805597725 CC0-1.0
S 4804
Relates to establishing first responder safety zones
 Floor Vote Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll c2e29817-7145-4316-afc5-8005ef506b95 Feb 10, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c2e29817-7145-4316-afc5-8005ef506b95 CC0-1.0
S 1180
Establishes an indirect source review for certain warehouse operations
 Floor Vote - Version: B Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll 83b24b11-ceb5-4101-81c7-37656460213c Feb 10, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/83b24b11-ceb5-4101-81c7-37656460213c CC0-1.0
S 9072
Establishes the climate corporate data accountability act
 Floor Vote - Version: A Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll 12077b60-673b-4bb3-a4ae-7fd60a9c9a05 Feb 10, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/12077b60-673b-4bb3-a4ae-7fd60a9c9a05 CC0-1.0
S 83
Relates to establishing the crime of larceny by cyber extortion
 Floor Vote Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll 01ccd9a4-a4bf-4904-8429-3d024b8830e4 Feb 10, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/01ccd9a4-a4bf-4904-8429-3d024b8830e4 CC0-1.0
S 1377
Creates a legislative task force on outdoor environmental education and recreation
 Floor Vote Yea upper · stage not recorded · roll c202b331-89fd-4e11-9f42-946ec1c372cd Feb 10, 2026 pass Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c202b331-89fd-4e11-9f42-946ec1c372cd CC0-1.0

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