NY State Senate · District 59

• YesAssesses a separate tax on distributions from designated settlement funds · S10585 · Passed Senate 39–21 · 2026-06-01 official record ↗Assesses a 100% tax on distributions from the federal anti-weaponization fund; provides that such tax shall not be reduced pursuant to any deduction, exemption or credit.
• YesProvides that a microbusiness licensee authorized to conduct retail sales may serve as a processor and cultivator for purposes of cannabis showcase event permits · S10113 · Passed Senate 47–13 · 2026-06-01 official record ↗Provides that a microbusiness licensee authorized to conduct retail sales may serve as a processor and cultivator for purposes of cannabis showcase event permits.
• YesRelates to winter road maintenance data collection and monitoring · S10094 · Passed Senate 44–16 · 2026-06-01 official record ↗Establishes a standardized statewide system for collecting, recording, and monitoring winter road maintenance operational data in order to improve efficiency, enhance transparency, and support the protection of water resources in the state of New York; requires calibration of all deicing material application equipment used for winter highway maintenance on public roads.
• YesEstablishes the New York State grid reliability and energy affordability transition (GREAT) act · S9500-A · Passed Senate 39–21 · 2026-06-01 official record ↗Establishes the New York State grid reliability and energy affordability transition (GREAT) act; establishes the virtual power plant program to help reduce energy costs and grid reliability risks; provides incentives to participants for supporting the grid by investing in distributed energy resources and reducing net energy costs.
• YesRelates to placing restrictions on the sale of flare guns · S8455-B · Passed Senate 35–25 · 2026-06-01 official record ↗Establishes the crimes of criminal sale of a flare gun in the first and second degrees; sets restrictions on and requirements for the sale of flare guns.
• YesRequires certain construction project contracts to include siting of renewable energy systems, qualified energy storage systems, or electric major utility transmission facilities · S7898-A · Passed Senate 39–21 · 2026-06-01 official record ↗Requires certain construction project contracts with a value of greater than or equal to five million dollars to include siting of renewable energy systems, qualified energy storage systems, or major electric transmission facilities.

Votes on landmark laws since 2019, plus 2026 roll calls where at least five members voted on the losing side — read from the legislature’s official records.

• bill2026-06-04 · Sponsored the Responsible Data Center Development Act (S10642), setting renewable-energy targets and utility rate classifications for large data centers; passed the Senate 43–17 on June 4, 2026 and was substituted by an Assembly version that passed the same day. Not yet signed as of September 2026.[3]
• bill2026-05-20 · Sponsored the Homegrown Energy Act (S10546), which would require hyperscale data centers to fund household electrification in their host communities; remained in the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee as of May 20, 2026.[4]
• bill2026-08-05 · Sponsored S10675, imposing liability on chatbot operators that let their systems impersonate licensed professionals; remained in the Senate Rules Committee as of August 5, 2026.[5]
• bill2026-05-29 · Sponsored S10599, requiring officials served with subpoenas or warrants for election materials to notify the Attorney General and State Board of Elections within 36 hours; remained in the Senate Elections Committee as of May 29, 2026.[7]
• bill2026-05-15 · Sponsored the Youth Employment Empowerment Act (S10485), a four-year pilot rental-subsidy program for public-housing families; introduced May 15, 2026 and remained in the Senate Housing, Construction and Community Development Committee.[6]
• actionChairs the Senate Elections Committee and the Senate Internet and Technology Committee for the 2025–2026 legislative session.[1][2]

• ✓SupportsFaster transition away from fossil fuels

  Sponsored the Responsible Data Center Development Act (S10642), which sets a 90%-by-2040 renewable-energy target tied to data-center electricity use and passed the Senate 43–17 on June 4, 2026.[3]

• ✓SupportsStricter gun laws

  Voted yes on S8455-B, which passed the Senate 35–25 and creates new criminal offenses restricting the sale of flare guns.[8]

• ✓SupportsStronger rent regulation and tenant protections

  Sponsored the Youth Employment Empowerment Act (S10485), a pilot rental-assistance program for public-housing families who risk losing housing subsidies because a household member under 21 earns income.[6]

• ✓SupportsProtect legal access to abortion

  Her official priorities include protecting abortion rights through health-data privacy protections.[2]

• Her legislative focus includes protecting abortion rights through health-data privacy safeguards.[2]
• Her legislative focus includes regulating government use of artificial intelligence and securing elections against deceptive media.[2]
• She describes herself as championing workers' rights, affordable housing, tenant protections, and a "Green New York."[2]

• Born and raised in Queens, New York, in a working-class family; lives in Long Island City.[1][2]
• Graduated from Columbia University.[2]
• Worked as a legislative staffer for the New York City Council, the Obama White House, and Senator Chuck Schumer's office before running for office.[1][2]
• Organized with the Western Queens Community Land Trust and served on her local community board.[2]
• The youngest woman ever elected to the New York State Senate.[1][2]
• Chairs the Senate Elections Committee and the Senate Internet and Technology Committee in the 2025–2026 session.[1][2]