NY legislative records: on Civil Rights


Eric Adams: Expand opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses

Summary by Speaker Carl Heastie (7/6/10) plus Bill excerpts: Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 32-20-10 on Jun/25/10; State Sen. Eric Adams co-sponsored and voted YES; passed Assembly 117-23-10 on Jun/29/10; Signed by Governor David Paterson on Jul/15/10.
Source: New York State Legislature voting records SB8314 Jun 25, 2010

John DeFrancisco: Don't expand opportunities for women/minority-owned business

Summary by Speaker Carl Heastie (7/6/10) plus Bill excerpts: Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 32-20-10 on Jun/25/10; State Sen. John DeFrancisco voted NO; passed Assembly 117-23-10 on Jun/29/10; Signed by Governor David Paterson on Jul/15/10.
Source: New York State Legislature voting records SB8314 Jun 25, 2010

Marc Molinaro: Expand opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses

Summary by Speaker Carl Heastie (7/6/10) plus Bill excerpts: Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 32-20-10 on Jun/25/10; passed Assembly 117-23-10 on Jun/29/10; State Rep. Marc Molinaro voted YES; Signed by Governor David Paterson on Jul/15/10.
Source: New York State Legislature voting records SB8314 Jun 29, 2010

Joe Morelle: Expand opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses

Summary by Speaker Carl Heastie (7/6/10) plus Bill excerpts: Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 32-20-10 on Jun/25/10; passed Assembly 117-23-10 on Jun/29/10; State Rep. Joe Morelle voted YES; Signed by Governor David Paterson on Jul/15/10.
Source: New York State Legislature voting records SB8314 Jun 29, 2010

Grace Meng: Expand opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses

Summary by Speaker Carl Heastie (7/6/10) plus Bill excerpts: Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 32-20-10 on Jun/25/10; passed Assembly 117-23-10 on Jun/29/10; State Rep. Grace Meng voted YES; Signed by Governor David Paterson on Jul/15/10.
Source: New York State Legislature voting records SB8314 Jun 29, 2010

Hakeem Jeffries: Expand opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses

Summary by Speaker Carl Heastie (7/6/10) plus Bill excerpts: Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 32-20-10 on Jun/25/10; passed Assembly 117-23-10 on Jun/29/10; State Rep. Hakeem Jeffries voted YES; Signed by Governor David Paterson on Jul/15/10.
Source: New York State Legislature voting records SB8314 Jun 29, 2010

Adriano Espillat: Expand opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses

Summary by Speaker Carl Heastie (7/6/10) plus Bill excerpts: Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 32-20-10 on Jun/25/10; passed Assembly 117-23-10 on Jun/29/10; State Rep. Adriano Espillat voted YES; Signed by Governor David Paterson on Jul/15/10.
Source: New York State Legislature voting records SB8314 Jun 29, 2010

David Paterson: Expand opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses

Summary by Speaker Carl Heastie (7/6/10) plus Bill excerpts: Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 32-20-10 on Jun/25/10; passed Assembly 117-23-10 on Jun/29/10; signed by Governor David Paterson on Jul/15/10.
Source: New York State Legislature voting records SB8314 Jul 15, 2010

Adriano Espaillat: Equal marriage rights for same-sex couples

Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage Equality Act". Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should have the same access as others to the protections, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in all respects under the law.

Legislative outcome: Sen. Espaillat voted YEA; Bill passed Senate 33-29-0; Bill Passed House 80-63-3; Signed by Governor Cuomo, June 24

Source: New York legislative voting record on A 8354 Jun 15, 2011

Andrew Cuomo: Equal marriage rights for same-sex couples

Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage Equality Act". Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should have the same access as others to the protections, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in all respects under the law.

Legislative outcome: Bill passed Senate 33-29-0; Bill Passed House 80-63-3; Signed by Governor Cuomo, June 24

Source: New York legislative voting record on A 8354 Jun 24, 2011

Anthony Brindisi: Equal marriage rights for same-sex couples

Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage Equality Act". Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should have the same access as others to the protections, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in all respects under the law.

Legislative outcome: Rep. Brindisi co-sponsored; Bill passed Senate 33-29-0; Bill Passed House 80-63-3; Signed by Governor Cuomo, June 24

Source: New York legislative voting record on A 8354 Jun 14, 2011

Claudia Tenney: Opposed equal marriage rights for same-sex couples

Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage Equality Act". Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should have the same access as others to the protections, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in all respects under the law.

Legislative outcome: Rep. Tenney voted NAY; Bill passed Senate 33-29-0; Bill Passed House 80-63-3; Signed by Governor Cuomo, June 24

Source: New York legislative voting record on A 8354 Jun 15, 2011

Eric Adams: Equal marriage rights for same-sex couples

Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage Equality Act". Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should have the same access as others to the protections, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in all respects under the law.

Legislative outcome:Bill passed Senate 33-29-0; State Senator Eric Adams voted YES; Bill Passed House 80-63-3; Signed by Governor Cuomo, June 24

Source: New York legislative voting record on A 8354 Jun 24, 2011

Grace Meng: Equal marriage rights for same-sex couples

Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage Equality Act". Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should have the same access as others to the protections, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in all respects under the law.

Legislative outcome:Rep. Grace Meng voted YEA; Bill passed Senate 33-29-0; Bill Passed House 80-63-3; Signed by Governor Cuomo, June 24

Source: New York legislative voting record on A 8354 Jun 15, 2011

Hakeem Jeffries: Equal marriage rights for same-sex couples

Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage Equality Act". Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should have the same access as others to the protections, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in all respects under the law.

Legislative outcome:Rep. Hakeem Jeffries voted YEA; Bill passed Senate 33-29-0; Bill Passed House 80-63-3; Signed by Governor Cuomo, June 24

Source: New York legislative voting record on A 8354 Jun 15, 2011

Joe Morelle: Equal marriage rights for same-sex couples

Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage Equality Act". Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should have the same access as others to the protections, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in all respects under the law.

Legislative outcome: Rep. Morelle co-sponsored; Bill passed Senate 33-29-0; Bill Passed House 80-63-3; Signed by Governor Cuomo, June 24

Source: New York legislative voting record on A 8354 Jun 14, 2011

John DeFrancisco: Opposed equal marriage rights for same-sex couples

Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage Equality Act". Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should have the same access as others to the protections, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in all respects under the law.

Legislative outcome:Sen. DeFrancisco voted NAY; Bill passed Senate 33-29-0; Bill Passed House 80-63-3; Signed by Governor Cuomo, June 24

Source: New York legislative voting record on A 8354 Jun 24, 2011

Lee Zeldin: Opposed equal marriage rights for same-sex couples

Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage Equality Act". Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should have the same access as others to the protections, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in all respects under the law.

Legislative outcome: Bill passed Senate 33-29-0; State Senator Lee Zeldin voted NAY; Bill Passed House 80-63-3; Signed by Governor Cuomo, June 24

Source: New York legislative voting record on A 8354 Jun 24, 2011

  • The above quotations are from Legislative voting records for New York House and Senate.
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