Assemblymember Phil Steck urges Governor Kathy Hochul to sign his bill to eliminate the electronic death registration fee (A4439) into law. His legislation would remove the $20 electronic death registration fee, which has become a financial burden on...

Today, Assemblymember Phil Steck presented a giant check, representing a $50,000 grant, to Guilderland Emergency Medical Services (EMS). According to Guilderland Town Supervisor Peter Barber and Director of Emergency Medical Services Jay Tyler, the funds...

Assemblymember Phil Steck has introduced legislation to expand access to critical overdose-reversing drugs (A08075). The new bill requires the New York State Department of Health (DOH) to make any formulation and dosage of opioid antagonist approved by...

Assemblymember Phil Steck urges Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Direct Pay Bill (A250) into law. Passed at the end of the legislative session by a unanimous vote, the Direct Pay Bill would require all health insurance companies to reimburse ambulance...

To quote Senator Bernie Sanders: “I absolutely condemn the horrifying attack on Israel by Hamas and Islamic Jihad. There is no justification for this violence, and innocent people on both sides will suffer hugely because of it. It must end now.” ...

Assemblymember Phil Steck today presented a $500k grant to the Town of Niskayuna that will be used to build new bathrooms and a splash pad at River Road Park. The event also celebrated the completion of a new inclusive playground at the park, which was...

Today, Assemblymember Phil Steck honored the American Red Cross Eastern New York Region volunteers for their service and commitment to our community. The local Red Cross volunteers have gone above and beyond in their efforts recently by responding to...

New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joined Assemblymember Phil Steck today at the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York to announce $500,000 in capital funding. This funding will be used for general facility improvements, including $250,000...

Assemblymember Phil Steck urges Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the LLC Transparency Act A3484A into law. Passed at the end of the legislative session, the LLC Transparency Act would end the practice of anonymous ownership of limited liability companies...

"In Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978), the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the use of race as a criterion in college or university admissions decisions was constitutional. Since the landmark case in 1978, the Supreme...

"Wednesday night, my colleagues and I closed out the 2023-2024 Legislative Session. While not every single one of my priorities passed this session, I am extremely pleased to report that I was able to pass three bills that will have a direct impact on...

Last week, Assemblymember Phil Steck introduced legislation protecting New Yorkers from predatory "training repayment agreement provisions" or TRAPs, which are contract terms that require workers to pay prohibitive sums if they leave a job before a certain...

The settler movement has been a disaster for the prospect of peace and security for the State of Israel. Provocative attacks on Palestinians accomplish nothing and simply incite more violence.The same is true of Hamas, Hezbollah, and Islamic Jihad rocket...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D- Colonie) will be holding his first Women of Distinction Awards ceremony on Monday, May 8th, at 6:00 p.m. at the William K. Sanford Library in Colonie. Over the past month, constituents in the 110th Assembly District have...

“We need a budget that will provide meaningful relief to the middle class and make historic investments in our infrastructure to move us towards a fossil free economy. Sadly, this budget does not deliver on standing with working people and addressing...

“Today the New York State Assembly advanced the second passage of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). In July of last year, my colleagues and I passed the ERA for the first time. To amend the New York State Constitution, an amendment like the ERA must...

Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) recently helped a member of America’s Greatest Generation, George T. Jenkins, secure safe housing, and a crucial document. Jenkins, a 100-year-old World War II veteran, served in the Navy and earned three medals...

“I want to thank Governor Hochul for holding her State of the State address in the Assembly Chamber. This gesture symbolizes her commitment to work with us in the Assembly to solve the many issues New Yorkers face.When the former Governor moved the...