Film Tax Credits  |  S07562

S07562 modifies the process for claiming tax credits under the Empire State Film Production Credit and applies specific provisions of the tax law concerning the empire state film production credit and the empire state film post-production credit.

The New York State Senate passed S07562 on June 9, 2023 by a vote of 50 to 13. We have assigned pluses to the nays because providing tax credits to a specific industry—particularly the film industry—is not appropriate because most of the film industry supports woke Marxist ideology. Taxpayers should not be financially responsible for supporting movie productions that are associated with leftists. Furthermore, government should not intervene in the marketplace by selectively granting tax incentives to specific industries.

Woke Terms in Law  |  A01142

A01142 requires the use of “gender-neutral” terms in New York law.

The New York State Senate passed A01142 on May 22, 2023 by a vote of 46 to 15. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill conforms to the woke leftist culture that focuses on virtue signaling and being politically correct.

Pharmacist Prescribed Birth Control  |  A01060

A01060 permits the dispensing of self-administered hormonal contraceptives by allowing licensed physicians and certified nurse practitioners to provide pharmacists licensed and operating within the state with non-patient-specific orders for the distribution of birth control.

The New York State Senate passed A01060 on March 31, 2023 by a vote of 48 to 15. We have assigned pluses to the nays because hormonal birth control drugs, particularly high-dose prescription-only ‘morning-after’ pills, can and do prevent uterine implantation of developing pre-born children, causing them to function not only as “contraceptives,” but also as abortifacients, thereby resulting in ‘silent abortions.’ Given that the care of human life—not its destruction—is the greatest responsibility of government, New York should act to forbid all methods of abortion and secure the right to life for every pre-born child. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and protected by the Fifth and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Racist Government Office  |  S01359

S01359 establishes the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice to coordinate policy, resource allocation, and services to promote equal opportunities and outcomes for all, regardless of race or “social justice constructs”.

The New York State Senate passed S01359 on March 27, 2023 by a vote of 42 to 21. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation expands the size of government by establishing a new government office, which is created to further divide and pit Americans against each other. The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” We must remain true in our commitment to equality and resist government actions that seek to divide us.

State Sovereignty  |  A00627

A00627 requires nursing homes to follow Federal CDC or Medicare and Medicaid guidance relating to infectious disease control planning and procedures.

The New York State Senate passed A00627 on February 6, 2023 by a vote of 63 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because states should not surrender their powers to the federal government. The Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states, “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” Surrendering power to an unconstitutional federal agency can restrict the state’s autonomy when such an agency creates tyrannical guidelines.

Forced Insurance Coverage  |  S00825

S00825 requires insurance coverage by every large group policy to include medical, major medical, or comprehensive-type coverage for pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV infection.

The New York State Senate passed S00825 on January 18, 2023 by a vote of 56 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the nays because mandating specific coverage requirements for insurance policies is an overreach of government power. This mandate interferes with the free market and commerce by compelling insurance companies to offer coverage for certain conditions, stripping away their rights as a business.

Sex Changes for Minors Protection  |  S02475

S02475 prohibits the consideration of another state’s law allowing a child’s removal based on gender-affirming care in custody cases, restricts law enforcement from cooperating with out-of-state agencies regarding such care, and blocks subpoenas in out-of-state proceedings for health information of those seeking sex changes in New York.

The New York State Assembly passed S02475 on June 10, 2023 by a vote of 97 to 47. We have assigned pluses to the nays because sex mutilation violates the unalienable right to life and limb of minor children, while absurdly attempting to erase biological sex with fictional “gender” constructs. According to the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the States have a duty to protect the humanity of all people—male and female—who, as the Declaration of Independence affirms, are created by God and form the basis of individual and family self-government.

Racist Government Office  |  S01359

S01359 establishes the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice to coordinate policy, resource allocation, and services to promote equal opportunities and outcomes for all, regardless of race or “social justice constructs”.

The New York State Assembly passed S01359 on June 5, 2023 by a vote of 129 to 16. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation expands the size of government by establishing a new government office, which is created to further divide and pit Americans against each other. The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” We must remain true in our commitment to equality and resist government actions that seek to divide us.

College Abortions  |  A01395

A01395 provides access to medication abortion prescription drugs at the State University of New York (SUNY) and the City University of New York (CUNY) campuses by employing or contracting with individuals authorized to prescribe such drugs.

The New York State Assembly passed A01395 on April 18, 2023 by a vote of 100 to 49. We have assigned pluses to the nays because public universities that receive taxpayer dollars should not offer abortion services. More importantly, the right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the 5th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Pharmacist Prescribed Birth Control  |  A01060

A01060 permits the dispensing of self-administered hormonal contraceptives by allowing licensed physicians and certified nurse practitioners to provide pharmacists licensed and operating within the state with non-patient-specific orders for the distribution of birth control.

The New York State Assembly passed A01060 on March 28, 2023 by a vote of 109 to 37. We have assigned pluses to the nays because hormonal birth control drugs, particularly high-dose prescription-only ‘morning-after’ pills, can and do prevent uterine implantation of developing pre-born children, causing them to function not only as “contraceptives,” but also as abortifacients, thereby resulting in ‘silent abortions.’ Given that the care of human life—not its destruction—is the greatest responsibility of government, New York should act to forbid all methods of abortion and secure the right to life for every pre-born child. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and protected by the Fifth and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Forced Insurance Coverage  |  S00825

S00825 requires insurance coverage by every large group policy to include medical, major medical, or comprehensive-type coverage for pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV infection.

The New York State Assembly passed S00825 on February 1, 2023 by a vote of 140 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the nays because mandating specific coverage requirements for insurance policies is an overreach of government power. This mandate interferes with the free market and commerce by compelling insurance companies to offer coverage for certain conditions, stripping away their rights as a business.

State Sovereignty  |  A00627

A00627 requires nursing homes to follow Federal CDC or Medicare and Medicaid guidance relating to infectious disease control planning and procedures.

The New York State Assembly passed A00627 on January 17, 2023 by a vote of 144 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because states should not surrender their powers to the federal government. The Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states, “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” Surrendering power to an unconstitutional federal agency can restrict the state’s autonomy when such an agency creates tyrannical guidelines.

Public Health Crisis  |  S02987

S02987 declares racism a public health crisis and establishes a working group within the department of health to promote racial equity throughout the state and address issues related to racism.

The New York State Assembly passed SB2987 on June 10, 2021 by a vote of 110 to 39. We have assigned pluses to the nays because racism is not a public health crisis and this resolution embraces the left’s woke Marxist agenda. This is an unconstitutional use of taxpayer dollars that and will create even more division.

Green Building Codes  |  S09405

S09405 establishes the “advanced building codes, appliance and equipment efficiency standards act”, which promotes clean energy and the implementation of the climate agenda set forth in the New York state climate leadership and community protection act to the state energy conservation construction code. This increases the energy efficiency standards of appliances and equipment.

The New York State Assembly passed S09405 on June 1, 2022 by a vote of 103 to 47. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation creates more government interference in the free market economy and advances the Marxist climate change agenda. Businesses should have the freedom to conduct business without the government meddling in their affairs. The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” and government interference in entrepreneurship and private business is in violation of that belief.

Formal Titles  |  A08272

A08272 Replaces all instances of the words “councilman” or “councilmen” with more inclusive words such as “council member” or “council members”.

The New York State Assembly passed A08272 on January 25, 2022 by a vote of 138 to 5. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill is conforming to the woke leftist culture that focuses on virtue signaling and being politically correct.

Government Assisted Housing  |  S05257

S05257 provides a mechanism for the state to finance the acquisition of distressed hotels and commercial office properties by the appropriate nonprofit organizations for the purpose of providing affordable housing.

The New York State Assembly passed S08527 on June 9, 2021 by a vote of 146 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this is government interfering in the free market and this government subsidized housing benefits only a specific part of the population. This is also another step towards socialism as subsidized housing is a misuse of taxpayer dollars.

Racial Equity  |  S03468

S03468 establishes the office of racial equity and social justice to establish, oversee, manage, coordinate and facilitate the planning, design and implementation of the state’s racial equity and social justice action plan.

The New York State Assembly passed S03468 on May 23, 2022 by a vote of 140 to 5. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the left has been promoting woke radical Marxist ideas for years regarding race and sexual orientation. The government and taxpayer dollars should not be embracing these ideas.

Equity Program  |  S08884

S08884 establishes the transgender and gender non-binary (TGNB) wellness and equity program, which expands social programs in the name of equity. Increases transgender, non-binary  and  intersex cultural competence by investing in cultural programs or school curriculums that are designed by, or in consultation with, gender expansive individuals. Addresses inequities in current funding distribution for organizations serving gender expansive individuals.

The New York State Assembly passed S08884 on June 3, 2022 by a vote of 136 to 13. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the left has been promoting woke radical Marxist ideas for years; that you can decide to be any gender you want to be. They believe that people can choose their pronouns and that they can be transgender. Scientifically and biblically, there are two genders and the government and taxpayer dollars should not be used to conform to the woke culture of the left. 

Public Health Crisis  |  S02987

S02987 declares racism a public health crisis and establishes a working group within the department of health to promote racial equity throughout the state and address issues related to racism.

The New York State Senate passed SB2987 on May 5, 2021 by a vote of 48 to 15. We have assigned pluses to the nays because racism is not a public health crisis and this resolution embraces the left’s woke Marxist agenda. This is an unconstitutional use of taxpayer dollars that and will create even more division.

Green Building Codes  |  S09405

S09405 establishes the “advanced building codes, appliance and equipment efficiency standards act”, which promotes clean energy and the implementation of the climate agenda set forth in the New York state climate leadership and community protection act to the state energy conservation construction code. This increases the energy efficiency standards of appliances and equipment.

The New York State Senate passed S09405 on May 31, 2022 by a vote of 44 to 19. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation creates more government interference in the free market economy and advances the Marxist climate change agenda. Businesses should have the freedom to conduct business without the government meddling in their affairs. The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” and government interference in entrepreneurship and private business is in violation of that belief.

Formal Titles  |  A08272

A08272 Replaces all instances of the words “councilman” or “councilmen” with more inclusive words such as “council member” or “council members”.

The New York State Senate passed A08272 on May 18, 2022 by a vote of 61 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill is conforming to the woke leftist culture that focuses on virtue signaling and being politically correct.

Government Assisted Housing  |  S05257

S05257 provides a mechanism for the state to finance the acquisition of distressed hotels and commercial office properties by the appropriate nonprofit organizations for the purpose of providing affordable housing.

The New York State Senate passed S08527 on June 9, 2021 by a vote of 50 to 13. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this is government interfering in the free market and this government subsidized housing benefits only a specific part of the population. This is also another step towards socialism as subsidized housing is a misuse of taxpayer dollars.

Racial Equity  |  S03468

S03468 establishes the office of racial equity and social justice to establish, oversee, manage, coordinate and facilitate the planning, design and implementation of the state’s racial equity and social justice action plan.

The New York State Senate passed S03468 on May 11, 2022 by a vote of 42 to 20. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the left has been promoting woke radical Marxist ideas for years regarding race and sexual orientation. The government and taxpayer dollars should not be embracing these ideas.

Equity Program  |  S08884

S08884 establishes the transgender and gender non-binary (TGNB) wellness and equity program, which expands social programs in the name of equity. Increases transgender, non-binary  and  intersex cultural competence by investing in cultural programs or school curriculums that are designed by, or in consultation with, gender expansive individuals. Addresses inequities in current funding distribution for organizations serving gender expansive individuals.

The New York State Senate passed S08884 on June 1, 2022 by a vote of 43 to 20. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the left has been promoting woke radical Marxist ideas for years; that you can decide to be any gender you want to be. They believe that people can choose their pronouns and that they can be transgender. Scientifically and biblically, there are two genders and the government and taxpayer dollars should not be used to conform to the woke culture of the left.