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James Skoufis

NY Senate District 42

Democratic New York since Jan 1, 2023

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Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
NY Senate District 42 current New York	Democratic	Jan 1, 2023	—	openstates/people CC0-1.0
NY House District 99 New York	Democratic	—	Dec 31, 2018	openstates/people CC0-1.0
NY Senate District 39 New York	Democratic	—	Jan 1, 2023	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (4,672 recorded)

Bill	Motion / question	Position	Chamber · stage · roll	Date	Outcome	Source
S 1664 Provides access to live scan fingerprinting to society for the prevention of cruelty to animals…	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 864cfd60-8075-47df-8061-1bfff1c9876d	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/864cfd60-8075-47df-8061-1bfff1c9876d CC0-1.0
S 1784 Relates to the inspection of certain vacated or abandoned properties for abandoned companion animals	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll e133bc1c-3717-4fae-814e-3c4c992ca9ba	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e133bc1c-3717-4fae-814e-3c4c992ca9ba CC0-1.0
S 197 Relates to the sentencing for the crime of aggravated cruelty to animals	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 1b44f591-3b1b-4bcb-b2b3-df8ea8b9225a	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1b44f591-3b1b-4bcb-b2b3-df8ea8b9225a CC0-1.0
S 1741 Relates to the penalty for the abandonment of animals	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 45b53804-9e89-4339-a99c-e0ba915d49e8	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/45b53804-9e89-4339-a99c-e0ba915d49e8 CC0-1.0
S 1048 Requires public agencies to establish preliminary license application procedures to determine…	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll f9da77c8-897e-4a8a-bf2c-dd4feccf78f1	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f9da77c8-897e-4a8a-bf2c-dd4feccf78f1 CC0-1.0
S 428 Requires chain restaurants to label menu items that have a high content of sodium	Floor Vote - Version: A	Nay	upper · stage not recorded · roll 233c4694-d133-4926-add4-820960c5e485	May 5, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/233c4694-d133-4926-add4-820960c5e485 CC0-1.0
S 8174 Relates to authorizing the New York Liquidation Bureau to establish a reimbursement program for…	Insurance Vote - Version: A	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll dae6549e-abcc-40ba-9630-0dae73a996d3	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/dae6549e-abcc-40ba-9630-0dae73a996d3 CC0-1.0
S 9832 Imposes standards for certain examination services	Insurance Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll ecc98780-0405-4735-9f97-dca4f7f52af8	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ecc98780-0405-4735-9f97-dca4f7f52af8 CC0-1.0
S 10167 Relates to the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2026-2027 budget…	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll cfd140fe-8572-4f73-9a30-044a3e7794c1	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/cfd140fe-8572-4f73-9a30-044a3e7794c1 CC0-1.0
A 1388 Relates to the definition of coal tar and its use in pavement products	Floor Vote - Version: A	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 21094596-8f47-4f51-b17b-d039b0491105	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/21094596-8f47-4f51-b17b-d039b0491105 CC0-1.0
S 2291 Expands the applicability of the assessment exemption for living quarters for parent or grandparent	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 3dc2ff57-42f7-4003-9c25-040b61f64412	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3dc2ff57-42f7-4003-9c25-040b61f64412 CC0-1.0
S 9746 Clarifies who may sue an insurer for violations related to misrepresentations, misleading…	Insurance Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 3f80602a-9bcd-45f4-8d53-e91f28ee902b	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/3f80602a-9bcd-45f4-8d53-e91f28ee902b CC0-1.0
S 616 Relates to designating the month of May "Korean American Family Month"	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 716889fa-b0bd-4c3d-a77b-4151ae150b75	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/716889fa-b0bd-4c3d-a77b-4151ae150b75 CC0-1.0
S 1327 Relates to establishing minimum standards for payment plans for eligible customers	Floor Vote - Version: A	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 5a853319-a333-4f34-b362-3106024d59be	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5a853319-a333-4f34-b362-3106024d59be CC0-1.0
S 161 Expands the eligibility period for indigent legal service attorneys to receive certain loan…	Floor Vote - Version: A	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll c89f5217-a685-491f-9a37-258db7d2432e	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c89f5217-a685-491f-9a37-258db7d2432e CC0-1.0
S 557 Relates to designating the month of May "Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month"	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 0c265f45-5196-4cdd-94a8-34774a859537	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0c265f45-5196-4cdd-94a8-34774a859537 CC0-1.0
A 1422 Requires accurate interpretation of statements made by deponents with limited English proficiency…	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll b0d0135f-381b-4089-bab8-c3b91c69fba2	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b0d0135f-381b-4089-bab8-c3b91c69fba2 CC0-1.0
S 9941 Prohibits insurers from refusing to renew a policy on certain automobiles used for volunteer social…	Insurance Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 8afefb1b-e07f-4759-910c-7c45dc93b766	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8afefb1b-e07f-4759-910c-7c45dc93b766 CC0-1.0
S 3111 Permits schools to allow fire departments to make a recruitment presentation in a high school	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll c3a2d6db-15fd-4b19-8a67-ba1acff17fdd	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/c3a2d6db-15fd-4b19-8a67-ba1acff17fdd CC0-1.0
S 2458 Provides the New York city water board shall not establish a limit of less than six years to…	Floor Vote	Nay	upper · stage not recorded · roll b4db6998-38da-4de8-81ef-edaa9835275e	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b4db6998-38da-4de8-81ef-edaa9835275e CC0-1.0
S 2050 Relates to the terms of office of commissioners of elections	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll d17d36d8-3d31-4ec8-b0ac-833e20f60ff6	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/d17d36d8-3d31-4ec8-b0ac-833e20f60ff6 CC0-1.0
S 5313 Relates to addressing non-covered dental services	Insurance Vote - Version: A	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 56fc2015-6947-4409-bd4f-282d363bcf93	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/56fc2015-6947-4409-bd4f-282d363bcf93 CC0-1.0
S 9179 Prohibits insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death…	Insurance Vote - Version: A	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll 28039cc0-6d42-4b0c-8e8d-c7ff2885e2c1	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/28039cc0-6d42-4b0c-8e8d-c7ff2885e2c1 CC0-1.0
S 2398 Requires genetic testing results only be received by patients and health care providers providing…	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll ebf593b8-d0c5-4f54-a3d9-7ee438174402	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ebf593b8-d0c5-4f54-a3d9-7ee438174402 CC0-1.0
S 10166 Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 6, 2026	Floor Vote	Yea	upper · stage not recorded · roll cc16bb52-28eb-4ff3-ba53-e675c4aeb86f	May 4, 2026	pass	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/cc16bb52-28eb-4ff3-ba53-e675c4aeb86f CC0-1.0

Sponsored legislation (441 as lead sponsor)

S 9534 NY · —
Relates to limiting rate increases that entail a return on equity for capital projects

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S 4534 NY · —
Ensures proper administration and enforcement of the uniform fire prevention and building code and the state energy conservation construction code; and makes…

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S 7677 NY · —
Permits the town of Warwick to use preservation funds for water quality improvement

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S 9570 NY · —
Relates to the prohibition of lending institutions issuing unsolicited mail-loan checks

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S 348 NY · —
Ends the local option of towns and cities to prohibit the sale of alcohol; repealer

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S 4039 NY · —
Prohibits certain persons from receiving compensation for legal fees, consulting, or other work performed for an industrial development agency or an economic…

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S 9547 NY · —
Relation to the state's liability for damages caused by defects on state roads

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S 8058 NY · —
Relates to disability retirement benefits for the presumption of cancer affecting the endocrine and thyroid systems and Parkinson's Disease for certain…

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S 1694 NY · —
Prohibits recording of the entrance of a school ground

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S 9555 NY · —
Relates to information that residential health care facilities are required to disclose to residents and their families

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