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Since its creation in 1777, the state Assembly has helped shape history, often leading the way with progressive action and reform. On February 3, 2015 the New York State Assembly continued making history by electing New York's first African American Assembly Speaker. I am deeply proud of this honor.

The Assembly is known as the "People's House" in New York. Here, we work every day to help improve the lives of all New York's...

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Speaker Heastie Statement on Recognizing Lunar New Year and Diwali in New York State

May 24, 2023
It is important to recognize New York’s rich and diverse culture. Therefore, it is the intention of the Assembly to pass legislation to observe Lunar New Year and Diwali as holidays in New York State before the close of our legislative session. We will...

Notice of Public Hearing - Impact of electric bikes and electric scooters, and the safety and consumer risks associated with lithium-ion batteries

May 17, 2023

Assembly Passes Legislation Honoring Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day

May 15, 2023
Speaker Carl Heastie and Committee on People with Disabilities Chair Rebecca A. Seawright today announced that the Assembly passed a package of legislation in honor of Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day to improve the lives of New Yorkers with disabilities....

Notice of Public Hearing - Examining the transparency and security of the cryptocurrency industry

May 9, 2023

SFY 2023-24 Budget Includes Historic $30 Million to Provide Critical Services for New York's AAPI Communities

May 3, 2023
Speaker Carl Heastie and Asian Pacific American Task Force Co-Chairs Grace Lee and Zohran K. Mamdani today announced that the Enacted State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 Budget includes $30 million to support critical services for Asian American and Pacific...

Speaker Heastie Announces SFY 2023-24 Budget Includes Provisions to Make New York More Affordable for Families and Invest in Moving Our State Forward

May 3, 2023
Speaker Carl Heastie and Ways and Means Committee Chair Helene E. Weinstein today announced the Enacted State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 Budget makes critical investments to help make New York more affordable for families. “The Assembly Majority is committed...

Enacted SFY 2023-24 Budget Includes Provisions to Reduce New York State's Reliance on Fossil Fuels

May 2, 2023
Speaker Carl Heastie and Energy Committee Chair Didi Barrett today announced that the Enacted State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 Budget includes provisions to phase out the use of fossil fuels in new buildings and invest in new renewable energy projects...

SFY 2023-24 Enacted Budget Makes Critical Investments in the MTA and Statewide Infrastructure Improvements

May 2, 2023
Speaker Heastie, Transportation Committee Chair William B. Magnarelli and Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee Chair Kenneth Zebrowski today announced that the Enacted State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 includes critical investments to the...

SFY 2023-24 Budget Includes $1.4 Billion for Distressed and Safety-Net Hospitals, Medicaid Rate Increases and Wage Increases for Home Health Care Workers

May 2, 2023
Speaker Carl Heastie and Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin today announced the enacted State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 Budget includes $1.4 billion for distressed hospitals, Medicaid rate increases and wage increases for home health care workers. “The...

Approved SFY 2023-24 Budget Includes $34 Billion in School Aid

May 2, 2023
Speaker Carl Heastie and Education Committee Chair Michael Benedetto today announced the approved State Fiscal Year (SFY) Budget will include $34 billion in General Support for Public Schools (GSPS), an increase of $3 billion, or 9.4 percent over the...
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Events in May 2023
  • May 1 - Session
    Assembly Chamber
    Session
  • May 2 - Session
    Assembly Chamber
    Session
  • May 3 - Session
    Assembly Chamber
    Session
  • May 3 - Public Hearing
    starts at 1:00pm
    Van Buren Hearing Room A, Legislative Office Building,
    2nd Floor, Albany, New York
    To examine school policies related to discipline and suspension, and to hear from stakeholders about proposed legislation, S.1040 “Solutions Not Suspensions Act”
  • May 8 - Session
    Assembly Chamber
    Session
  • May 9 - Session
    Assembly Chamber
    Session
  • May 10 - Session
    Assembly Chamber
    Session
  • May 11 - Public Hearing
    starts at 10:00am
    Roosevelt Hearing Room C, Legislative Office Building,
    2nd Floor, Albany, New York
    Cannabis Banking in New York State
  • May 12 - Public Hearing
    starts at 10:00am
    Senate Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, 19th Floor,New York, New York
    To examine school policies related to discipline and suspension, and to hear from stakeholders about proposed legislation, S.1040 “Solutions Not Suspensions Act”
  • May 15 - Session
    Assembly Chamber
    Session
  • May 16 - Session
    Assembly Chamber
    Session
  • May 17 - Session
    Assembly Chamber
    Session
  • May 18 - Session
    Assembly Chamber
    Session
  • May 22 - Session
    Assembly Chamber
    Session
  • May 23 - Session
    Assembly Chamber
    Session
  • May 23 - Public Hearing
    starts at 11:00am
    Van Buren Hearing Room A, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, New York
    Impacts of non-compete agreements on the labor market and economic development, and possible legislative solutions, such as S3100/Ryan
  • May 24 - Session
    Assembly Chamber
    Session
  • May 24 - Public Hearing
    starts at 2:00pm
    Roosevelt Hearing Room C, Legislative Office Building,
    2nd Floor, Albany, New York
    Impact of electric bikes and electric scooters, and the safety and consumer risks associated with lithium-ion batteries
  • May 25 - Public Hearing
    Senate Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, New York
    To collect public feedback on S1977 and understand the scale of the issue of wage theft in New York State
  • May 29 - Memorial Day
  • May 30 - Session
    Assembly Chamber
    Session
  • May 30 - Public Hearing
    Van Buren Hearing Room A, Legislative Office Building,
    2nd Floor, Albany, New York
    Why did Signature Bank fail? What can be done to prevent future bank failures in New York?
  • May 31 - Session
    Assembly Chamber
    Session