display: inline-block; Monaghan 3-15, Wexford 0-5 Maureen Fitzharris; Melissa Hanley, Maeve Quill, Linda Casey; Aoife Traynor, Aine Berry, Donna Dunne; Ceri McNichol, Miriam O'Loughlin; Shendah Moran (0-2), Lorna Doyle . Relates to the inspection of property that has been vacated for abandoned animals; requires property owners and lessors to inspect such property within three days and to immediately notify the appropriate authorities when such person finds an animal which appears to be abandoned. It has been an honor to be your State Senator these last two years, and in this campaign for re-election, I am re-committing to the fight for working people and finding real, common-sense solutions that improve our lives and our communities. Our communities across the Hudson Valley are facing a housing crisis - we do not have enough supply to meet the current demand which has driven up rent and homeownership costs across the region. KINGSTON, N.Y. - Two incumbents are set to do battle in November in a unique regional race for the 41st state Senate District. Congressman Mario Biaggi.[1]. [5] After winning the Democratic primary unopposed, Hinchey narrowly defeated Richard Amedure, her Republican opponent and George Amedore's distant cousin, by a margin of 5149%. margin-bottom: .75em; Authorizes political subdivisions to establish demonstration programs implementing railroad grade crossing monitoring systems by means of photo devices. The following table lists bills sponsored by this legislator. I served on the Board of Directors of the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development which fosters the environmental and economic well-being of the Catskill region, and worked with Environment NY on a year-long grassroots campaign to ban fracking across NYS, leading to the State's Moratorium. Michelle has been fighting to ensure all New Yorkers have access to affordable, quality care and the ability to age with dignity and respect. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Expands eligibility for the low interest rate program of the state of New York mortgage agency to certain graduates of post secondary programs or comparable apprenticeship and workforce training programs for the purchase of certain property. Senator Michelle Hinchey, a strong union advocate and champion on energy, environmental protection, and economic development, was elected to the New York State Senate in 2020, making history as the youngest . padding-bottom: 8px; [7][8] Her great-grandparents had immigrated to the United States from Italy, and she is the fourth generation of her family to live in her district. display: inline-block; Enacts the "all-electric building act"; provides that the state energy conservation construction code shall prohibit infrastructure, building systems, or equipment used for the combustion of fossil fuels in new construction statewide no later than December 31, 2023 if the building is less than seven stories and July 1, 2027 if the building is seven stories or more. Provides a tax credit for sales or rentals of agricultural assets to beginning farmers; requires the commissioner of agriculture and markets to implement a plan for certification of eligible taxpayers with respect thereto. Democrat Michelle Hinchey has made up enormous ground since trailing by more than 8,000 votes in the 46th Senate District race, and on Friday took a lead in mail-in ballot counting and claimed . The businessman has stood by Michelle's side throughout her battle with a drug and alcohol addiction in a bid to pr He underwent colon cancer surgery in 2011. }, 100); width: 250px; Amends the constitution to delete the requirement that registration for purposes of voting be completed at least ten days before election day; provides that laws be made to adequately safeguard against deception in the exercise of the right of suffrage. The Democraticprimary election was canceled. Provides for coverage of hearing aids for child patients who are covered under a policy or contract of insurance if the hearing aids are fitted and dispensed by a licensed audiologist certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association following medical clearance by a physician licensed to practice medicine and an audiological evaluation medically appropriate to the age of the child. Relates to creating the veterinarians across rural New York state student loan repayment fund for certain veterinarians that make a two year commitment to practice in a tract or county defined by the health resources and services administration as being "rural" or eligible for a rural health grant. .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} Exempts services provided to board an animal when rendered by a veterinarian licensed and registered as required by the education law or by a commercial horse boarding operation from sales and use taxes. Source. Michelle Hinchey did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey. background-color: grey; Initially, reports said the two got hitched on the beach at Catalina Island in April 2001 surrounded by a small group of friends and family (via The New York Post). border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Click here for an overview of legislative scorecards in all 50 states. After graduating from Saugerties High School, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University. Michelle Hinchey. Michelle Hinchey, who is going to represent the 41st state senatorial district for the next two years, has found herself a new district in which she's going to be hard to beat. Enacts the "Consumer and Small business Protection Act"; relates to standing for persons affected by prohibited or unlawful business practices; expands prohibited acts to include unfair, deceptive or abusive acts. Provides a payroll tax credit for compensation of journalists; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof. Establishes the New York college debt repayment program. }, .leg-hnt-container { position: absolute; Grants each of the representatives of the counties of Dutchess, Putnam, Orange and Rockland a vote during the proceedings of the metropolitan transportation authority. } Provides the liquor authority the ability to set the duration of brewer's licenses, farm brewery licenses and restaurant-brewer licenses to three years. Provides incarcerated individuals with access to breast cancer screenings every two years and information about breast self-examinations. AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the ceremonial designation of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mid-Hudson bridge as the "Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge". Access to both clean water and clean air must be guaranteed and protected. Mourning the death of John Synan, local legend, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community. [28][39] She remarked: "It was a tough fight. .source-link { justify-content: center; Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2023, as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in the State of New York. The results have been certified. Thats why Michelle is proud to have created and secured the largest-ever investment in rural and upstate housing through the State Budget this year. padding-bottom: 3px; Relates to the cost for legal services in connection with any claim arising under the volunteer firefighter's benefit law. left: 0px; font-size: 20px; HAINES FALLS, NY - Senator Michelle Hinchey (SD-46) late last month presented a New York State Senate Commendation Award to Barbara and Gary Slutzky for their remarkable legacy of service to Greene County's Mountain Top communities. By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media After a long and contentious election season, Republican Marcus Molinaro came out on top in the race for the 19thCongressional District. text-align: center; Authorizes the county of Nassau assessor to accept an application for a retroactive real property tax exemption from the Incorporated Village of Hempstead Community Development Agency for the 2020-2021 school taxes and the 2021 general taxes for the property located at 118 Terrace Avenue, Hempstead NY. HUGH Hanley is the second husband of former Liberty X star Michelle Heaton. Relates to directing the state board of real property tax services to conduct a study on real property tax saturation. Chief of Staff and Campaign Manager New York State Senator Jen Metzger Nov 2019 - Dec 2020 1 year 2 . Grants the legislature the authority to direct the attorney-general by concurrent resolution to inquire into matters concerning the public peace, public safety and public justice. Provides that credits for excess electricity generated by customer-generators subject to net energy metering by an electric corporation or the Long Island power authority may be carried over indefinitely and used against any charges imposed by an electric corporation or the Long Island power authority when the customer-generator uses more electricity than such customer generates; provides for the accounting of credits once every 5 years and the electric corporation or Long Island power authority. color:white; Her ex-staff has a story to tell", https://thebronxchronicle.com/2019/06/04/press-clips-men-need-not-apply-alleged/, "I'm running for Congress to challenge inaction and political cowardice. Relates to direct interstate and intrastate cider shipments; establishes requirements regarding age verification and shipping limits. padding-left: 8px; color: #888; .survey-result {padding:10px;} width: 90%; Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 1, 2021. Relates to the information to be included in vacancy rate studies. } Provides for emergency appropriation through April 28, 2023 for the support of government. display: block; .inner_percentage { Michelle Hinchey was born in Saugerties, New York. } That evening Amedure had 66,784 votes to Hinchey's 58,613, a difference of 8,171 votes, however, there were still nearly 30,000 absentee ballots that had to be counted. Prohibits utility corporations from charging customers for gas or electric service which was rendered more than two months prior to the mailing of the first bill to the customer; requires utility corporations to provide a two-year history of charges in their bills. $('.hideResponses').show(); AN ACT to allow Benjamin Doty to be eligible to take the civil service exam for the position of Columbia County Sheriff. Michelle Hinchey (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Senate, representing District 41. .widget-row.Libertarian { } font-weight: 200; Relates to the creation of a statewide residential rental registry providing information relating to rental units including the number and types of code violations issued by the appropriate enforcement agency, and the number of findings of harassment currently on record with the code enforcement agencies. Her campaign has, approximately $810,000, according to campaign financial disclosures from the New York State Board of Elections, while Amedure has. When Central Hudsons unfair and inaccurate billing practices caused thousands of consumers bills to skyrocket, Michelle took on the utility company and wrote legislation to end the predatory practice of estimated billing. Its purpose is to inform voters about the legislators political positions. Requires a study on the national electric safety code line height standard for overhead utility lines and communication lines as such relate to the height of agricultural equipment and other heavy duty equipment. [12] She subsequently transferred to and graduated from Fordham Law School in 2012, where she was a member of the Fordham Law Review. Directs the commissioner of health to establish at least 4 maternal-infant care centers in areas of need for infants suffering from drug withdrawal as a result of in utero exposure. Requires all public school districts, charter schools and non-public schools in the state that participate in the national school lunch program or school breakfast program as provided in the national child nutrition act to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to the student. [33], "I'm not going to wait for somebody to annoint me or choose me. Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. [4], In 2020, Hinchey announced she would run for the 46th district of the New York State Senate, which was being vacated by retiring Republican George Amedore. color: white; }) } Hinchey earned a bachelor's degree from Cornell University in 2009. Establishes that the council on human blood and transfusion services shall review all current medical research and guidance regarding the donation of blood by patients with a history of Lyme or tick-borne illnesses. Amends election law to accurately reflect proper cross reference relating to the operational failure of a voting machine. } $('.showResponses').show(); font-weight: bold; Relates to parole eligibility for certain incarcerated persons age fifty-five or older. Authorizes municipalities in a pilot emergency repair program to add unpaid emergency repair charges and housing code violation penalties, costs and fines to such municipalities' annual tax levy. Provides for protection of certain streams; adds class C streams to the list of protected streams; exempts soil and water conservation districts which have an MOU with the department of environmental conservation from certain permitting requirements. Implements the "New York State Build Public Renewables Act"; requires the New York power authority to provide only renewable energy and power to customers; requires such authority to be the sole provider of energy to all state owned and municipal properties; requires certain New York power authority projects and programs pay a prevailing wage and utilize project labor agreements. var nTimer = setInterval(function() { Fighting for Upstate NY If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. z-index:1; passed in the State Senate in recent years countering the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, Hinchey demurred. .results_text { .widget-row.Green { Across NYS, farmers are doing their part to fight the climate crisis & remove climate-destabilizing carbon from our atmosphere, including through smart forest management. As Chair of the Senate's Agriculture Committee, Michelle secured the best budget for agriculture in our state's history, two years in a row. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { Relates to veterans' preferences with respect to civil service promotions; removes requirement of service during a time of war for additional points on civil service examinations for veterans. Michelle also authored legislation to make broadband build out more affordable in our rural communities and fought for the first-ever household mapping study to actually identify coverage and service gaps across the state. } With women only holding 19 out of 63 NYS Senate seats, I am running to be a new voice in Albany and to fight for upstate New Yorkers to ensure they get their fair share. ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } Personally, it's always been incredibly important to me to fight to protect our natural resources. A state legislator should be someone who knows how to listen, empathize, and help solve complex problems. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { Previous government experience is beneficial, but it is not the only way to truly understand the needs and challenges of the people you represent. Prohibits the use of drilling fluids and flowback water from wells, pools or fields on any highway for any purpose including but not limited to de-icing or dust suppression. font-weight: bold; height: 22px; At the state level, incumbents state Sen. Michelle Hinchey and Assemblyman Chris Tague were re-elected, Hinchey to the newly formed 41st State Adds medical and health insurance information within the definitions of identity theft. $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { } Establishes a temporary New York craft beverage permit for all New York state manufactured liquor, spirits, wine, beer, cider and mead for events located in a municipality with a population of less than one million. Michelle took on the utility company and wrote legislation to end the predatory practice of estimated billing. $('.showResponses').hide(); Michelle knows we need to do everything possible to make life more affordable for New Yorkers. Extends the period during which the city of White Plains is authorized to impose an additional sales and compensating use tax to 2025. legislatorID: 25489, font-size: 1.2em; Lea Michele is officially off the market! clear: both; font-weight: bold; } .votebox_legend { Relates to the reporting of lyme and tick-borne disease infection after death. Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 28, 2023, as Rare Disease Day in the State of New York. Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 18-25, 2023, as National FFA Organization Week in the State of New York. Relates to the practice of professional geology. From empowering ambulances so that they have the tools and resources they need so that they can protect our communities and save lives, to expanding access to hospice care to provide increased medical services, and to requiring homeless shelters to provide sanitary menstrual products at no-charge, Michelle has been fighting to ensure all New Yorkers have access to affordable, quality care and the ability to age with dignity and respect. display: block; background-color: green; Establishes the offenses of reckless endangerment of an emergency service person in the first and second degrees. Provides for liability of the state to any person who suffers damage as a result of a defect in a state highway. } p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} Prohibits the discharge of any radiological agent into the waters of the state. } Establishes energy efficiency measures by the public service commission and NYSERDA including requiring utilities to hire and train employees who are from priority populations or living in areas designated as environmental justice communities.
.hideResponses { display: none;} I am proud that over my first two years in office I have been able to deliver on that promise and am a strong voice for our upstate communities. Relates to the provision of geographic information system mapping technology for strategic planning and municipal study assistance. $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { if (document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content644f46feb84d0').classList.contains('leg-hnt-hide')) { font-size: 12px; Permits the rendering of an estimated bill from a utility corporation or municipality under certain circumstances; requires each utility corporation and municipality within six months to submit to the commission a model procedure for the calculation of estimated bills that incorporates best practices and technology and accounts for any barriers to the use of actual meter readings. Authorizes industrial development agencies to provide technical and financial assistance to agricultural producers for products grown, harvested or produced within the state. Expands eligibility for the New York state excelsior scholarship award to certain applicants enrolled on a part-time basis or in a BOCES or other approved vocational program; provides criteria for eligibility, and limits on amounts and durations for any such awards. Phone Email. position: relative; Expands the food donation and food scraps recycling program by scaling down the annual average tonnage requirement every two years until 2027; removes exceptions regarding recycler capacity. tForeground: "#444444", .race_header.libertarian { Establishes the teachers' fossil fuel divestment act; requires the New York state teachers' retirement system to divest the retirement system of any stocks, securities, equities, assets, or other obligations of corporations or companies included on an exclusion list of coal producers and oil and gas producers. There were no incumbents in this race. Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2023, as Irish American Heritage Month in the State of New York. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { 41st Senate District. Michelle believes that reproductive care is healthcare, and healthcare is a human right. Establishes the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender long-term care facility residents' bill of rights. For example, an advocacy groups scorecard may assess a legislators voting record on one issue while a state newspapers scorecard may evaluate the voting record in its entirety. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { Specifically, Biaggi is also focused on banning trading stocks among members. Relates to prohibiting the acquisition or transfer of agricultural land by foreign adversaries after January 1, 2024; provides that such prohibition will not apply to any interest in agricultural land held by a foreign adversary prior to such date or any federally recognized Indian tribe or its government units and enterprises; defines terms. padding-left: 10px; Establishes a blue ribbon commission on fair competition in the outdoor recreation industry to examine, evaluate and make recommendations regarding methods to promote fair competition in the outdoor recreation industry; provides such commission shall consist of eleven appointed members; requires a report to the governor and legislature on or before December 31, 2024. Relates to utility intervenor reimbursement to a participant for its reasonable costs of participation in any proceeding before the Public Service Commission (PSC). .leg-hnt-responsive-columns { Relates to enacting the "N.Y. state digital equity plan act"; requires the division of broadband access to develop a state digital equity plan to increase broadband access to underserved populations by January 1, 2025. Apr 2012 - Mar 20131 year. But his time is up. Authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority to develop a clean energy outreach and community planning program. The Greenprimary election was canceled. padding:7px 8px 8px; Aligns utility regulation with state climate justice and emission reduction targets; repeals provisions relating to continuation of gas service; repeals provisions relating to the sale of indigenous natural gas for generation of electricity. font-size: 16px; Includes part of Ridge Road in the city of Lackawanna as a state highway. State legislature | Congressman Mario Biaggi. Relates to judicial diversion programs; establishes a diversion part in each county. Our region does not have a fair shot economically if we don't have reliable access to the internet. [44], In June 2019, the New York legislature passed sweeping anti-sexual-harassment legislation that Biaggi had sponsored. Michelle knows that improving infrastructure to meet our current and future needs must be a top priority and thats why she will continue to elevate these issues until our infrastructure is safe and reliable. $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { Provides for automatic sealing of certain convictions after a certain passage of time from either imposition of sentence, release from parole or probation, and if the defendant does not have a current charge pending; excludes certain offenses; permits access by certain persons. } currentSession: false span { Establishes a dyslexia and dysgraphia task force; implements the findings of such task force. font-style: italic; .results_row { .results_row.winner { Over the past 10 years, I worked my way up as a Communications Executive in the technology and media fields. Provides that an automobile insurer may waive the inspection of a private passenger automobile prior to providing physical damage coverage. The Conservative Partyprimary election was canceled. Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2023, as Greek History Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the commemoration of the 202nd Anniversary of Greek Independence. Commemorating the Asian-American community's celebration of the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Rabbit, on January 22, 2023. $('.hideResponses').hide(); "[32], Biaggi is also focused on institutional reform of Congress, of the Supreme Court, and institutions. she knows early educational support can be key to success later in life. margin-bottom: 4px; width: 50px; Barbara, a beloved former English teacher for the Hunter-Tannersville Central School District, and Gary, a long-serving member of the Hunter Fire Company, have . column-gap: 1em; Since taking office, she has passed over fifty bills that brought Democrats and Republicans together to improve the quality of life for Upstate New Yorkers. Senator Hinchey made history in 2020 as the youngest woman to represent an upstate district, and over just one term, has proven to be one of the most effective legislators in Albany, with over 50 of her bills signed into law, championing issues spanning broadband and healthcare expansion, climate progress, healthy food access, and farmland protection. U.S. President | } Establishes an LGBTQ+ youth and young adult suicide prevention task force; provides for the number of members, manner of appointment and the topics to be reviewed. [50], She has received a rating of 100% from Planned Parenthood Empire State (2019 and 2020), from New York League of Conservation Voters (2019), and from EPL/Environmental Advocates (2019 and 2020). Relates to motions to vacate judgment; authorizes filing motions to vacate judgment due to a change in law; authorizes motions to vacate judgment to be filed at any time after entry of a judgment obtained at trial or by plea; relates to the requirements of discovery. [4][5][6] Since 2019, Ms. Biaggi has repeatedly faced criticism for mistreating her staff and for being a political opportunist. RESULTS Under 14, Shelmaliers 6-10, St. Fintan's 0-3. AN ACT to amend the cannabis law, in relation to authorizing conditional adult-use cultivator licensees to sell their own cannabis products and authorizing the office of cannabis management to create a loan or grant program to help such adult-use cultivator licensees to process cannabis into distillate. Mourning the untimely death and paying tribute to the life and heroic service of Firefighter Jason Arno who died in the line of duty on March 1, 2023, Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 8, 2023, as International Women's Day in the State of New York, Commemorating the 179th Anniversary of the Independence of the Dominican Republic to be celebrated on February 27, 2023. Establishes the New York state youth in agriculture and entrepreneurship summer employment program to provide students with the opportunity to be educated on the agricultural industry and alternative career paths and to provide agricultural work experience and entrepreneurship work experience. Michelle knows that agriculture is a key part of our upstate economies, which its why shes committed to protecting our family farmers. Increases the number of cuisine trails in the state. Requires vine trimming, in addition to other maintenance procedures, for the maintenance of utility poles by the utility company or cable television company that owns such utility pole. Increases the period of supervision to five years for real estate brokers applying for a license. [23][26] She also created the Take Action Guide for Activism. width: 500, Hincheys Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Act was the first major modernization of soil health laws since the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. Her career experience includes working as the executive director of corporate communications for the EPIX TV network and as a grassroots organizer with Environment NY. Commemorating the observance of the 38th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the State of New York, on January 16, 2023. Establishes an "operation SNUG" program within the division of criminal justice services which provides grant awards to reduce, prevent or respond to gun violence. border: 1px solid #a2a9b1 !important; Requires the department of transportation to issue a notice of completed application upon receipt and following an initial review of the application and determining that the application is complete or identifying additional information required or to be submitted by the applicant and requires the commissioner of transportation to establish regulations regarding the time within which such application is processed.