D Sen. James Skoufis
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From floor debate, and bill sponsorship.
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Dissenting Votes by Topic
37 additional dissenting votes across other topics
From 1,443 recorded floor votes via OpenLeg API. Dissenting votes grouped by law section to reveal policy patterns.
Floor Speeches: In Support (11)
Argued the bill would elevate New York's relevance in presidential politics by moving it to Super Tuesday, allowing candidates to spend weeks campaigning in New York communities and invest millions in local economies, rather than only visiting for Manhattan fundraisers. Noted New York's demographic diversity mirrors the nation.
He contextualized the bill as a response to election denialism and threats that began six years ago, noting that election workers in Arizona were sent to undisclosed locations for safety. He argued the bill protects workers administering elections who face threats stemming from false claims about election integrity.
The bill addresses a critical gap in Family Court procedures by requiring courts to review domestic violence and child abuse allegations before issuing custody orders, preventing tragedies like Kyra Franchetti's death. Skoufis praised Kyra's mother Jacqueline Franchetti for channeling her grief into this consequential legislation to protect New York's children.
The bill benefits pharmacists and their patients by establishing fair reimbursement benchmarks modeled after Medicaid rates. Pharmacies face unsustainable losses on many prescriptions, and health plans have the power to reject any PBM attempts to pass costs to consumers.
The bill places necessary guardrails around kratom, a popular but potentially dangerous substance, by requiring product labeling to inform consumers of risks. Skoufis noted technical refinements may be needed through the chapter amendment process.
Floor Speeches: In Opposition (3)
Argued the bill provides retroactive exemption for a property that was a single-family home and cannot legally be used as a school until planning board approval, creating potential for tax fraud. Recommended colleagues vote against it and urged gubernatorial veto if passed.
Voted in the negative on the measure.
Delivered extensive critique of the budget process, arguing it reflects an 'authoritarian' system where the Legislature receives only one-tenth of 1% discretionary authority in a $254 billion budget. Called for restoration of checks and balances and legislative coequality with the Executive.