D Sen. José M. Serrano
Key Issues
From committee hearings, floor debate, and bill sponsorship.
Legislative Activity (2025–2026)
Based on complete Senate roll call records.
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Demographics
Voting Record
From 1,443 recorded floor votes via OpenLeg API. Dissenting votes grouped by law section to reveal policy patterns.
Floor Speeches: In Support (3)
Emphasized that access to healthy food is foundational and that chip technology on EBT cards will prevent benefit skimming in communities like East Harlem and the South Bronx. Thanked Assemblymember González-Rojas for Assembly leadership on the measure.
As parks committee chair, praised the capital funding for the state park system, noting its importance for public health and outdoor recreation, particularly post-pandemic.
The bill is important for supporting arts and culture throughout New York State, which are foundational to society and the economy. It will help create criteria for arts and cultural districts and provide technical assistance to help them grow.
Committee Hearing Engagement (1)
| Date | Committee | Engagement | Stance | Focus Areas | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-27 | Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee (Joint) | high | supportive | Parks accessibility and community connections NY BRICKS, NY PLAYS, NY SWIMS programs Capital improvements at flagship parks Lake algal blooms and water quality Park stewardship and volunteer engagement | Chair Serrano asked about expanding park access to underserved communities and connecting people to parks. He expressed concern about infrastructure needs and algal bloom management, signaling support for parks investment. |
Floor Amendments (4)
| Date | Bill | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-11 | S1162A | Amendments offered by Sen. Serrano (specific details not provided in transcript) | received |
| 2025-06-06 | S274A | Amendments offered to S274A (specific details not provided in transcript) | unknown |
| 2025-05-14 | S2627 | Amendments offered by Sen. Serrano (specific content not detailed in transcript) | received |
| 2025-05-12 | S4728 | Amendments offered to S4728 (specific details not provided in transcript) | received |