Press Releases
December 2018
Speaker Heastie Announces Leadership Positions and Committee Chairs for 2019 Legislative Session
December 18, 2018
Speaker Carl Heastie Appoints Assemblymember Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes Majority Leader
December 17, 2018
Assembly Majority Selects Heastie as Speaker
December 12, 2018
Speaker Statement on Report from New York State Compensation Committee
December 10, 2018
November 2018
Speaker Statement on the Passing of Senator Jose Peralta
November 22, 2018
Next Steps: Continuing an Agenda to Put New York's Families First
November 7, 2018
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie Welcoming New Members of Assembly Majority
November 7, 2018
Speaker Heastie Statement on Democrats Taking Back the House
November 6, 2018
Speaker Heastie Congratulates Tish James on Election to Attorney General
November 6, 2018
Speaker Heastie Congratulates Governor Andrew Cuomo, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul and Comptroller Tom DiNapoli on Re-Election
November 6, 2018
October 2018
September 2018
Speaker Heastie Statement on the One Year Anniversary of Hurricane Maria
September 20, 2018
Statement from Speaker Heastie on President Trump's Remarks on the Death Toll in Puerto Rico
September 13, 2018
August 2018
Speaker Heastie Continues Statewide Tour in Western NY
August 22, 2018
Speaker Heastie Appoints New Member To Joint Commission on Public Ethics
August 22, 2018
Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Nick Perry Statement on Prosecutorial Accountability
August 21, 2018
Speaker Heastie Continues Annual Statewide Tour With Two Stops in Syracuse
August 14, 2018
Speaker Heastie Continues Statewide Tour in Franklin County
August 8, 2018
Speaker Heastie Statement on the Death Penalty
August 2, 2018
Speaker Heastie Continues Statewide Tour in Long Island
August 2, 2018
Speaker Heastie Visits Long Island's South Shore
August 1, 2018
July 2018
Speaker Heastie Tours Long Island's Nassau County
July 31, 2018
Speaker Heastie Continues Statewide Tour by Visiting Youth Participating in Summer Program
July 24, 2018
Speaker Heastie Tours the Hudson Valley
July 17, 2018
The Assembly Continues to Lead on Progressive Issues in New York
July 12, 2018
Statement From Speaker Heastie
July 12, 2018
Speaker Heastie's Annual Statewide Tour Continues in Jefferson County
July 11, 2018
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie: New Yorkers need us To take the Lead Once Again
July 10, 2018
Speaker Heastie Statement on the Tragic Death of New York State Trooper Nicholas Clark
July 2, 2018
June 2018
Speaker Heastie Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Against Public Worker Unions
June 27, 2018
Assembly Passes Legislation to Add Bereavement to Paid Family Leave
June 20, 2018
Assembly Passes Legislation to Protect Consumers from Exploitative Ticket Reselling Practices
June 20, 2018
Assembly Passes Legislation to Protect New Yorker's Personal Information From Being Collected or Sold Without Consent
June 20, 2018
Speaker Heastie Statement Calling on President Trump to End Cruel Policy of Separating Migrant Children from their Families
June 20, 2018
Assembly Passes Brianna's Law to Improve Boating Safety
June 20, 2018
Assembly Passes Bill to Protect Net Neutrality, Equal Access to the Internet in New York State
June 19, 2018
Assembly Passes Bill to Promote Prosecutorial Accountability
June 19, 2018
Assembly Passes Legislation to Move up MTA Five-Year Capital Plan Submission Date
June 19, 2018
Assembly Passes Legislation to Encourage Investments in Solar Energy & Energy Storage
June 18, 2018
Assembly Passes New York Health Act
June 14, 2018
Assembly Passes Legislation to Protect Victims of Human Trafficking and Bring Perpetrators Of Sex Trafficking of a Child to Justice
June 13, 2018
Assembly Passes Legislation to Establish Extreme Risk Protection Orders
June 13, 2018
Assembly Passes Legislation to Provide Feminine Hygiene Products To Women in Correctional Facilities
June 13, 2018
Assembly Continues Fight for Criminal Justice Reform
June 12, 2018
Assembly Passes Legislation to Bring Equity to the Criminal Justice System
June 7, 2018
Speaker Heastie Statement on Admissions System to New York City's Specialized High Schools
June 6, 2018
Statements from Speaker Heastie and Assemblymembers Kenneth Zebrowski and James Skoufis Regarding Senate Override of Governor's Veto
June 5, 2018
Assembly Passes Legislation Establishing Discrimination Prevention and Training Policies
June 4, 2018
May 2018
Assembly Passes Legislative Package in Observance of Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day
May 30, 2018
Statement from Speaker Heastie on the Passing of Herman "Denny" Farrell, Jr.
May 26, 2018
Speaker Heastie Continues Statewide Regional Tour on Long Island
May 24, 2018
Speaker Heastie Statement on Attorney General Barbara Underwood
May 22, 2018
Legislative Leaders Announce Joint Session
May 22, 2018
Speaker Heastie Statement on the School Shooting in Santa Fe, Texas
May 18, 2018
Assembly Speaker Heastie Kicks off Third Statewide Tour in Schenectady
May 17, 2018
Assembly Passes Legislation to Protect Tenants And Strengthen Rent Regulations
May 15, 2018
Legislature Releases Resumes and Cover Letters Submitted by Applicants for Office of Attorney General
May 14, 2018
Interview Schedule of Candidates for Attorney General
May 14, 2018
Legislature Releases List of Candidates for Attorney General
May 12, 2018
Speaker Heastie Statement on the Passing of Dr. Beatrice Castiglia Catullo, RN
May 12, 2018
Legislature Announces Details of Attorney General Screening Process
May 11, 2018
The Remarks of Speaker Carl E. Heastie - 66th Annual West Point Day
May 9, 2018
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie Announces Plans for Attorney General Interview Process
May 9, 2018
Assembly Passes Legislative Package to Support & Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence
May 8, 2018
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie
May 7, 2018
Assembly Passes Legislation to Protect Transgender New Yorkers from Discrimination
May 7, 2018
Speaker Heastie Announces Third Statewide Tour To Begin this Month
May 7, 2018
Assembly Passes Legislation to Overhaul Teacher Evaluations
May 2, 2018
Assembly Passes Legislation to Bring Justice to Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
May 1, 2018
Assembly Passes Measure to Ensure Fair Wages on Public Construction Projects
May 1, 2018
April 2018
Assembly Passes Measure to Prohibit Conversion Therapy for Minors
April 30, 2018
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie Welcoming New Members of Assembly Majority
April 30, 2018
Speaker Heastie Announces Legislation to Overhaul Teacher Evaluations
April 26, 2018
Assembly Passes Earth Day Legislative Package to Safeguard the Environment and Public Health
April 24, 2018
Assembly Passes Comprehensive Package of Legislation to Protect and Support Crime Victims
April 23, 2018
Assembly Passes Legislative Package to Expand Voting Opportunities for New Yorkers
April 17, 2018
Assembly Passes Legislation to Close the Pay Gap In New York State, to Ensure Women Receive Equal Pay for Equal Work
April 17, 2018
Statement from Speaker Heastie on the Passing of Assemblymember Frank Skartados
April 15, 2018
2018-19 State Budget Encourages Private Investment in Affordable Housing
April 3, 2018
SFY 2018-19 Budget Keeps Guns Out of the Hands of Domestic Abusers
April 3, 2018
Approved SFY 2018-19 Budget to Include Anti-Sexual Harassment Measures
April 2, 2018
Enacted Budget Promotes Statewide Transit Sustainability Solutions
April 2, 2018
SFY 2018-19 Budget Makes Critical Investments in Services and Resources for Seniors
April 2, 2018
Approved SFY 2018-19 Budget Includes $26.7 Billion in School Aid
April 2, 2018
Approved SFY 2018-19 Budget to Include Critical Human Services Funding
April 2, 2018
Enacted Budget Expands Paths to Higher Education
April 2, 2018
March 2018
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie on Passage of 2018-19 Budget
March 31, 2018
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie on Budget Negotiations
March 30, 2018
Assembly and Senate Announce Joint Budget Subcommittees Meeting Schedule
March 22, 2018
Legislative Leaders Announce Agreement on Budget Conference Committee Table Targets
March 21, 2018
Speaker Carl Heastie Statement on Passing of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter
March 16, 2018
Assembly's SFY 2018-19 Budget Includes Critical Criminal Justice Reform Legislation and Funding
March 15, 2018
Assembly 2018-19 Spending Plan Includes Legislation to Confront Sexual Harassment
March 15, 2018
Assembly Budget Makes Critical Investments in Services and Resources for Seniors
March 15, 2018
Assembly Observes Sunshine Week with Passage of Bills to Expand State's Freedom of Information Laws
March 15, 2018
Assembly and Senate Announce General Conference Committee Appointments
March 14, 2018
Assembly Budget Proposal Includes Child Victims Act
March 14, 2018
Assembly Budget Makes $10.5 Billion Investment in Transportation And Promotes Comprehensive Transit Sustainability Solutions Across the State of New York
March 14, 2018
Assembly One-House Budget Invests in Public Health and Dedicates Funding for Community Health Providers
March 14, 2018
Speaker Heastie and Encon Chair Englebright Announce $300 million for Environmental Protection Fund in Assembly SFY 2018-2019 Budget
March 14, 2018
Statement from Speaker Heastie - New York State Assembly Stands in Support to Honor Lives Lost at Stoneman Douglas High School
March 14, 2018
Assembly Announces Passage of Legislation to Protect Women's Reproductive Rights and Ensure Access to Options for Family Planning
March 13, 2018
Assembly SFY 2018-19 Budget Includes $36.5 Billion in School Aid
March 13, 2018
Legislature Re-elects Chancellor Rosa and Regent Chin to Board of Regents
March 13, 2018
Assembly SFY 2018-19 Budget Includes Funding for Critical Human Services
March 13, 2018
Assembly One-House Budget Delivers on Road to Success Promise
March 13, 2018
Assembly Releases $170 Billion Spending Plan
March 12, 2018
Assembly Passes Legislation To Expedite Critical NYCHA Repairs
March 12, 2018
Assembly Intends to Pass Package of Common Sense Gun Legislation To Protect New Yorkers from Gun Violence
March 6, 2018
Press Conference Announcing Assembly Majority Action on Gun Safety
March 6, 2018
February 2018
Assembly Announces Passage of Democracy Protection Act To Bring Greater Transparency to Digital Political Advertisements
February 28, 2018
Speaker Heastie Statement on New York State Sheriffs' Association Proposal to Bring Armed Guards into New York State Schools
February 22, 2018
Speaker Heastie Convenes Workgroup to Address Sexual Harassment
February 14, 2018
Assembly Majority Introduces Comprehensive Criminal Justice Reform Package
February 12, 2018
SFY 2018-19 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Environmental Conservation Is Postponed
February 6, 2018
Flanagan and Heastie Announce Joint Legislative Schedule For Adopting SFY 2018-2019 Budget
February 6, 2018
Assembly Passes Legislation to Change Fall 2018 State Primary Date to Ensure All New Yorkers are Able to Vote
February 5, 2018
Assembly Announces Intent to Pass New York State DREAM Act
February 5, 2018
January 2018
Assembly Passes Legislation to Provide Legal Remedy For Medical Malpractice For Negligent Failure to Diagnose Cancer
January 30, 2018
Speaker Heastie and Ways and Means Chair Weinstein Release Assembly's Analysis of 2018-2019 SFY Executive Budget
January 22, 2018
Speaker Heastie and Assemblymembers Recognize The 45th Anniversary of Landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court Decision
January 22, 2018
Assembly Passes Legislation to Ensure New Yorkers Receive Timely Propane Deliveries during Emergencies
January 17, 2018
The Remarks of Speaker Carl E. Heastie Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 17, 2018
Legislature Announces Joint Budget Hearing Schedule
January 16, 2018
The Remarks of Speaker Carl E. Heastie - Opening the 241st Legislative Session
January 8, 2018
Speaker Heastie Statement on City Council Speaker Election
January 3, 2018
December 2017
Speaker Heastie Statement on Implementation of Paid Family Leave and Statewide Wage Increases
December 29, 2017
Speaker Heastie Statement on Washington's Tax Plan for the Wealthy
December 20, 2017
Speaker Heastie Statement on Port Authority Attack
December 11, 2017
Speaker Heastie Statement on U.S. Senate Action to Advance Disastrous Tax Plan
December 2, 2017
November 2017
Assembly Speaker Heastie Implements Sanctions Against Assemblymember Steven McLaughlin
November 29, 2017
Speaker Heastie Statement on NYCHA
November 17, 2017
Statement from Speaker Heastie on New Members of the Assembly
November 8, 2017
Statement from Speaker Heastie About Shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas
November 5, 2017
October 2017
Speaker Heastie Statement on Attack in Lower Manhattan
October 31, 2017
Speaker Heastie Joins Assemblymember Barrett On Tour of FDR Library and Museum
October 27, 2017
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie Calls on House Speaker Paul Ryan to Protect New York Families From Unfair Tax Hikes
October 26, 2017
Speaker Heastie Joins Assemblymember Skoufis On Tour of Half Day Kindergarten Class
October 20, 2017
Speaker Heastie Statement on Washington's Decision to Reduce Reproductive Health Options for Women
October 6, 2017
Speaker Carl Heastie and Ways and Means Chair Helene Weinstein Call on Congressional Delegation to Protect New York's Families from Regressive Federal Tax Reform Plan
October 6, 2017
September 2017
Speaker Heastie Announces New Leadership Positions and Committee Chairs for 2018 Legislative Session
September 28, 2017
Speaker Heastie Joins Assemblymember Pellegrino for Tour of Superstorm Sandy Affected Communities
September 26, 2017
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie Appoints Assemblywoman Helene E. Weinstein Chair of Ways and Means Committee
September 18, 2017
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie on Executive Order Ensuring Fair Treatment of Immigrants
September 15, 2017
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie and Government Employees Chair Peter Abbate, Jr. On Today's Signing of 9/11 Legislation
September 11, 2017
Statement from Speaker Heastie
September 5, 2017
Statement from Speaker Heastie on President Trump's Heartless Decision to End DACA
September 5, 2017
Statement from Speaker Heastie on Passing of Assemblymember Michael Simanowitz
September 2, 2017
August 2017
Speaker Carl Heastie Convenes Assembly Majority Meeting on Issues Facing MTA
August 22, 2017
Speaker Heastie and Members of the Assembly Westchester Delegation Announce $13.5 Million in Grant Funding for Bus Rapid Transit from White Plains to Port Chester
August 16, 2017
Speaker Heastie Statement on Passing of Retired Court of Appeals Judge George Bundy Smith
August 7, 2017
Speaker Heastie Continues Statewide Regional Tour in Erie County
August 1, 2017
July 2017
Statement on President Trump's Reprehensible Comments Regarding Upstate New York
July 27, 2017
Speaker Heastie Tours the North Country
July 19, 2017
Speaker Heastie Makes Second Statewide Tour Stop in Rochester Region
July 18, 2017
Speaker Heastie Visits Growing Technology Companies In Syracuse on First Stop of Statewide Regional Tour
July 12, 2017
Speaker Heastie Announces Statewide Regional Tour
July 10, 2017
Statement from Speaker Carl E. Heastie on the Death of Trooper Joel Davis
July 10, 2017
Speaker Heastie Responds to Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity's Demand for Voter Data
July 7, 2017
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie Announces Joint Effort with Governor Cuomo to Provide Funding for School Districts to Transition Half-Day Kindergarten Programs to Full Day
July 5, 2017
June 2017
Speaker Heastie Statement on Shooting at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center
June 30, 2017
Speaker Heastie Statement on MTA
June 29, 2017
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie on Passage of Comprehensive Legislation to Move New York Forward
June 29, 2017
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie
June 22, 2017
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie
June 21, 2017
Assembly Passes Legislation to Fix Loophole in Medical Malpractice Claims for Negligent Failure to Diagnose Cancer
June 21, 2017
Assembly Strengthens Regulations for Student Loan Servicers
June 21, 2017
Assembly Passes Bill to Expand Protections for Tenants In Building Foreclosure Proceedings
June 21, 2017
Assembly Passes Legislation to Protect Elders from Physical Abuse and Financial Exploitation
June 21, 2017
Assembly Passes Bill To Expand School Zone Speed Camera Program in the City of New York
June 21, 2017
Assembly Passed Legislation to Prohibit Questioning of Salary History
June 21, 2017
Assembly Approves Legislation to Reduce Access to Guns for Individuals at Risk of Harming Themselves or Others
June 21, 2017
Assembly Bill Broadens Clean Indoor Air Act To Include E-Cigarettes
June 21, 2017
Assembly Passes the New York State Volunteer Firefighter Enhanced Cancer Disability Benefits Act
June 20, 2017
Assembly Passes the New York State Climate and Community Protection Act
June 19, 2017
Assembly Passes Bill to provide $90 million in Recovery Grants and Tax Relief for Communities Affected by Lake Ontario Flooding
June 19, 2017
Assembly Passes Legislation to Extend Kendra's Law
June 14, 2017
Assembly Approves Bill to Close LLC Loophole in State Law to Help Establish a Level Playing Field in Elections
June 12, 2017
Assembly Passes "Boss Bill" Legislation to Protect Employee Privacy in Reproductive Choice
June 12, 2017
Speaker Heastie Appoints Two New Members to Joint Commission on Public Ethics
June 9, 2017
Assembly Passes Legislation to Increase the Age for Marriage Consent
June 8, 2017
Assembly to Pass Legislation Extending Statute of Limitations for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
June 7, 2017
May 2017
Speaker Heastie Statement on Special Election of Christine Pellegrino
May 24, 2017
Assembly Passes Legislation to Extend Local Taxes and Incentives
May 22, 2017
Assembly to Pass Legislative Package in Observation of Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day
May 22, 2017
Assembly Passes Bill to Apply Smoking Restrictions to Electronic Cigarettes
May 17, 2017
Assembly to Pass New York Health Act Today Single Payer System Guarantees Health Coverage for all New Yorkers
May 16, 2017
Assembly to Pass Legislative Package to Expand Voting Opportunities
May 15, 2017
Assembly Passes Legislative Package to Prevent Domestic Violence and Support Survivors
May 9, 2017
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie on American Health Care Act Vote
May 4, 2017
Assembly Honors West Point Cadets and Commemorates New York State's More Than 200 Year Connection to the U. S. Military Academy
May 3, 2017
Assembly Passes Legislative Package to Support and Protect Crime Victims
May 2, 2017
April 2017
Advocates Celebrate Criminal Justice Legislative Victories
April 28, 2017
Assembly Passes Legislative Package Commemorating Earth Day 2017
April 25, 2017
Speaker Carl Heastie Statement on the Passing of State Court of Appeals Judge Sheila Abdus-Salaam
April 12, 2017
SFY 2017-18 Budget Includes Six Year Plan to Improve Public Defense Services Statewide
April 8, 2017
SFY 2017-18 Approved Spending Plan Includes Funding to Increase Wages for Direct Care Workers
April 8, 2017
Approved SFY 2017-18 Budget Includes Five Year $2.5 Billion Affordable and Supportive Housing Program Spending Plan
April 7, 2017
Speaker Heastie Statement on SFY 2017-18 Budget Agreement
April 7, 2017
New York Raises the Age of Adult Criminal Responsibility
April 7, 2017
Speaker Heastie and Agriculture Chair Magee Announce $10 million for Animal Shelter and Local Fair Capital Funding In 2017-2018 SFY Budget
April 7, 2017
Speaker Heastie Announces $300 Million Included in 2017-2018 SFY Budget to Boost Significantly Funding for Transportation Infrastructure Programs
April 7, 2017
Assembly Secures $2.5 Billion in Water Quality Improvement Funding in 2017-2018 SFY Budget
April 7, 2017
Assembly Passes Pay Equity Package to Close the Pay Gap
April 4, 2017
Speaker Heastie Statement on Budget Extender
April 3, 2017
Speaker Heastie Statement on Raise the Age Legislation
April 3, 2017
March 2017
Assembly Passes Legislation to Ban Conversion Therapy for Minors
March 28, 2017
Statement from Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and State Senator Jamaal Bailey Regarding Resignation of Police Officer Richard Haste
March 27, 2017
Assembly Passes Legislation to Expand Civil Rights Protections Measures Include GENDA and Protections for Religious Attire
March 22, 2017
Speaker Heastie Calls for Millionaire’s Income Tax Expansion at Rally on Capitol’s Million Dollar Staircase
March 22, 2017
Speaker Heastie Statement on Repeal and Replacement of the Affordable Care Act and the Collins Amendment
March 21, 2017
New York State Legislature Elects New Member and Reappoints Two to Board of Regents
March 21, 2017
Assembly and Senate General Budget Conference Committee Announce Subcommittee Appointments and Schedule
March 20, 2017
Assembly and Senate Announce General Budget Conference Committee Meeting and Subcommittee Schedule
March 17, 2017
NYS Assembly 2017-2018 SFY Budget Boosts Funding to Municipal Aid Programs AIM and CHIPS by $50 million More Than Executive's Budget
March 16, 2017
Assembly Budget Proposal Increases CHIPs Program Funding By $50 Million and Provides State Mass Transit Systems Additional Monies for Capital Funds and Operating Aid
March 16, 2017
NYS Assembly Budget Proposal Invests $2 Billion in Drinking Water Protection Initiatives and Funds Other Environmental Safeguards
March 16, 2017
Assembly Budget Invests in Critical Resources and Services for Seniors
March 15, 2017
Assembly Budget Includes Funding for Vital Human Services
March 15, 2017
Assembly Budget to Include Funding to Raise the Age of Criminal Responsibility
March 15, 2017
Assembly Observes National Sunshine Week, Approves Legislation To Improve Public's Access to Government Records
March 15, 2017
Assembly Budget Proposes More than $26 Billion in School Aid
March 15, 2017
Assembly Housing Budget Outlines Spending for Supportive and Affordable Housing Development
March 14, 2017
Assembly One-House Budget Invests $15.7 Billion in Higher Education and Restores College Affordability for New York's Lowest Income Families
March 14, 2017
Assembly One-House Budget Invests in Public Health and Dedicates Funding for Community Health Providers
March 14, 2017
Assembly Releases $153.8 Billion Spending Plan That Invests in New York Families
March 13, 2017
February 2017
Press Conference Announcing Passing of Criminal Justice Reform Package
February 14, 2017
Assembly to Deliver Comprehensive Criminal Justice Reform
February 14, 2017
Flanagan and Heastie Announce Joint Legislative Schedule For Adopting SFY 2017-2018 Budget
February 7, 2017
Speaker Heastie Statement on Passage of Moratorium On New York City Carryout Bag Fee
February 7, 2017
Press Conference Announcing Impending Passage Of “The New York State Liberty Act”
February 6, 2017
Assembly to Pass New York State Liberty Act & DREAM Act
February 6, 2017
January 2017
Legislature to Reinforce Commitment to Ethics Reform by Stripping Corrupt Public Officials of Pension Benefits & Regulating Outside Income for Legislators
January 30, 2017
Assembly Proposes Progressive Tax Structure
January 26, 2017
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Francisco Moya on President Trump's Immigration and Border Control Plan
January 25, 2017
Legislature Announces Joint Budget Hearing Schedule
January 18, 2017
The Remarks of Speaker Carl E. Heastie - Press Conference Announcing Assembly’s Intent to Pass Legislation to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Services
January 17, 2017
Assembly to Pass Legislation Protecting Women's Reproductive Health Rights and Access to Affordable Family Planning
January 17, 2017
Speaker Heastie Announces Most Comprehensive Legislative Research Database Ever to be Available Free to the Public
January 12, 2017
Speaker Heastie Announces Leadership Positions and Committee Chairs for 2017-2018 Legislative Session
January 4, 2017
December 2016
2016 NYS Assembly Significant Legislation
December 31, 2016
Assembly Majority Selects Heastie to Continue as Speaker
December 6, 2016
November 2016
Statement from Speaker Heastie
November 30, 2016
Statement from Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie
November 15, 2016
Statement from Speaker Heastie on 421-a and Housing MOU Proposals
November 14, 2016
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie Announcing New Members of Growing Majority
November 9, 2016
October 2016
Speaker Heastie Joins Assembly Buffalo Delegation to Announce $5 Million in State Funding for Albright-Knox Art Gallery
October 20, 2016
Statement from Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie on the Passing of Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson
October 9, 2016
September 2016
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie Regarding Commission on Compensation
September 27, 2016
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie
September 22, 2016
August 2016
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie on the re-election of Mario Cilento as President of the New York State AFL-CIO
August 22, 2016
Speaker Carl Heastie: Assembly's Comprehensive Housing Plan Addresses Diverse Needs
August 16, 2016
July 2016
Statement from Speaker Carl E. Heastie on New Grant Opportunities to Implement My Brother's Keeper
July 18, 2016
Statement from Speaker Heastie
July 8, 2016
June 2016
Speaker Heastie Statement on SCOTUS Decision to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Services
June 27, 2016
Statement from Speaker Heastie on SCOTUS Immigration Ruling
June 23, 2016
Assembly Passes Major Overhaul of Election Process
June 22, 2016
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie on SCOTUS Action Preserving State Assault Weapons Bans
June 20, 2016
Assembly Approves Bill to Establish Mandatory Testing for Lead in School Drinking Water
June 18, 2016
Assembly Announces Passage of Legislation to Combat Neighborhood Blight and "Zombie" Homes in New York State
June 17, 2016
State Legislature Passes Measure to Address Disparities in New York's Justice System
June 17, 2016
Assembly Passes Measure to Criminalize Ticket "Bots"
June 17, 2016
Assembly Passes Several Measures to Protect New Yorkers' Rights in Consumer Contracts
June 16, 2016
Speaker Heastie and Energy Committee Chair Paulin Announce Assembly's Approval of Bill to Incentivize Clean Vehicle Charging
June 16, 2016
Assembly Passes Measure to Ban Indoor E-cigarette Use
June 16, 2016
Assembly Passes Bill to Set Workload Standards for Child Protective Service Workers
June 16, 2016
Assembly Passes Bill to Seal Records for Marijuana Misdemeanor Convictions
June 16, 2016
NYS Assembly Approves Bill to Institute Independent Oversight of State Corrections System, Establishes the Office of Correctional Ombudsman
June 16, 2016
Assembly Passes Safe Staffing for Quality Care Act
June 15, 2016
Opening Session in Remembrance of the Victims of the Orlando Attack
June 14, 2016
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie on Orlando Attack
June 12, 2016
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie on Ethics Reform
June 8, 2016
Assembly Passes Legislation to Protect Women's Reproductive Rights
June 7, 2016
Assembly Passes the New York State DREAM Act
June 6, 2016
Assembly Passes Legislation to Address Disparities in New York's Justice System
June 2, 2016
Assembly Passes "New York State Climate and Community Protection Act" to Enhance Anti-Climate Change Efforts
June 2, 2016
May 2016
Assembly Passes Measure to Help Victims of Wage Theft Collect Their Owed Wages
May 25, 2016
Assembly Passes Legislation to Combat Zombie Homes in New York State
May 24, 2016
Assembly Passes Measure to Extend the Military Service Retirement Credit to all Veterans
May 18, 2016
Assembly Passes Bill Extending Mayoral Control of New York City Schools
May 17, 2016
Assembly Passes Legislative Package in Observance of Annual Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day
May 16, 2016
Assembly Passes Legislation to Ban Conversion Therapy for Minors
May 16, 2016
Assembly Approves Bill to Ban Medicine Price Gouging
May 12, 2016
Assembly Bill Strengthens Ratepayers Voices with Creation of Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate
May 11, 2016
The Remarks of Speaker Carl E. Heastie - 2016 New York State Police Officers Memorial
May 10, 2016
Assembly Passes Legislation to Protect Transgender New Yorkers from Discrimination
May 9, 2016
The Remarks of Speaker Carl E. Heastie - West Point Day
May 6, 2016
NYS Assembly Approves Environmental Legislative Package as Part of House's 2016 Annual Earth Day Commemoration
May 5, 2016
Assembly Passes Legislative Package to Strengthen Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors
May 3, 2016
Assembly Majority Welcomes Two New Members
May 3, 2016
April 2016
Speaker Heastie Statement on Earth Day
April 22, 2016
Assembly Approves Legislation to Support and Protect Crime Victims in Observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week
April 12, 2016
Assembly Continues Push to Level the Playing Field by Passing Pay Equity Bills
April 11, 2016
Speaker Heastie Announces SFY 2016-17 Budget Details Supporting Working New York Families
April 6, 2016
Speaker Heastie and Education Chair Nolan Announce Details of Education Funding in SFY 2016-17 Budget
April 4, 2016
Speaker Heastie Releases Details on Major State Transportation Funding Commitments in 2016-2017 SFY Budget Agreement of More Than $50 Billion for DOT & MTA Capital Plans Including $950 Million in Additional Funds For MTA Second Avenue Subway
April 4, 2016
Speaker Heastie: State Budget Helps New Yorkers Climb the Ladder of Economic Opportunity
April 1, 2016
SFY 2016-17 Enacted Budget Raises the Minimum Wage and Delivers Paid Family Leave to Support Workers and their Families
April 1, 2016
Speaker Heastie Announces $200 Million Increase to NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement Grant Program
April 1, 2016
Approved SFY 2016-2017 State Budget Includes Funding to Combat the Heroin and Opioid Abuse Epidemic
April 1, 2016
March 2016
Legislative Leaders Convene General Conference Committee Continuing Legislature's Work Towards a 2016-17 SFY Budget
March 23, 2016
Assembly and Senate Announce General Conference Committee Meeting & Budget Subcommittee Schedule
March 23, 2016
The Remarks of Speaker Carl E. Heastie - Opening Session Statement on Terrorist Attacks in Belgium
March 22, 2016
Assembly Passes Disaster Relief Legislation
March 21, 2016
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie and Education Chair Cathy Nolan on Election of Dr. Betty Rosa as Chancellor and Andrew Brown as Vice Chancellor of Board of Regents
March 21, 2016
Assembly to Implement Workgroup Recommendations to Strengthen Operations and Promote Transparency
March 17, 2016
Assembly Approves Sunshine Legislation to Provide Public With Greater Access and Disclosure to Government Records
March 16, 2016
Heastie and Flanagan Convened 2016-17 General Conference Committee, Beginning the Legislature’s Joint Deliberations on the Budget
March 15, 2016
Assembly and Senate Announce General Conference Committee Appointments
March 15, 2016
Assembly Passes Legislation to Exempt Feminine Hygiene Products from State Sales Tax
March 15, 2016
Speaker Heastie Statement on Passage of Ethics Reform Legislation
March 15, 2016
Senate Majority Leader Flanagan, Assembly Speaker Heastie and Other Legislative Leaders to Hold 2016 General Budget Conference Committee Meeting
March 14, 2016
Assembly Releases $156.7 Billion Spending Plan That Invests in New York Families
March 14, 2016
Assembly Budget Proposal Provides Necessary Funding for Social Services Programs
March 14, 2016
Assembly Budget Provides More than $32 Million to Address Climate Change, Providing Funding for Preventative Measures and Nature-Based Solutions
March 14, 2016
Speaker Heastie Announces Ethics Reform Package Aimed at Restoring Public Trust
March 11, 2016
Speaker Heastie, Transportation Chair Gantt and Corporations, Authorities & Commissions Chair Brennan Announce Major Funding For State's Transportation Infrastructure in Assembly Budget
March 11, 2016
Assembly's Budget Proposal Delivers Affordable Housing and Homelessness Relief
March 11, 2016
Assembly Spending Plan Commits $2.1 Billion to Education
March 10, 2016
Assembly Budget Boosts Child Care Support for Working Families
March 10, 2016
Assembly Budget Makes $1.7 Billion Multi-Year Investment in Higher Education for New York's Students
March 10, 2016
Assembly Introduces Bill to Shine Greater Light on Lobbyists
March 10, 2016
Assembly Speaker Heastie Implements Sanctions Against Assemblymember Angela Wozniak
March 9, 2016
Assembly's Budget Proposal to Include $2 Million in Additional Funding for Senior Communities
March 9, 2016
New York State Legislature Elects Three New Members to the Board of Regents
March 8, 2016
Assembly Budget Proposal Includes $30 Million to Combat Heroin Epidemic
March 7, 2016
February 2016
Speaker Heastie and Ways and Means Chair Farrell Release Assembly's Annual State Economic and Revenue Report
February 24, 2016
The Remarks of Speaker Carl E. Heastie - Statement in Memoriam for Assemblymember Barbara M. Clark
February 24, 2016
SFY 2016-17 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing - Metropolitan Transportation Authority
February 23, 2016
Speaker Heastie Statement on the Passing of Assemblymember Barbara M. Clark
February 23, 2016
Speaker Heastie Statement on Re-Election of Danny Donohue as President of CSEA
February 12, 2016
Statement from Speaker Heastie Commemorating Lunar New Year
February 8, 2016
Assembly Approves Bill to Combine New York State Primary With Federal Primary on June 28, 2016
February 2, 2016
Advocates Voice Support for Assembly Majority's Tax Proposal to Strengthen New York's Working Families
February 2, 2016
Press Conference Announcing Impending Passage of Paid Family Leave
February 2, 2016
Assembly Intends to Pass Paid Family Leave Act
February 2, 2016
January 2016
Speaker Heastie Statement on Paid Family Leave
January 29, 2016
Speaker Heastie Appoints Anti-Poverty Work Group
January 29, 2016
Assembly Delivers on Promise to Protect Women's Reproductive Rights
January 25, 2016
Flanagan and Heastie Announce Joint Legislative Budget Schedule
January 22, 2016
Speaker Heastie Statement on the 43rd Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
January 22, 2016
Statement from Speaker Heastie on Confirmation of Chief Judge Janet DiFiore
January 21, 2016
Speaker Heastie Statement on the State's Newest Laws to Protect Women and Families
January 19, 2016
Speaker Heastie Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 18, 2016
Legislature Announces Joint Budget Hearing Schedule
January 11, 2016
Schedule Of Joint Legislative Public Hearings On 2016-2017 Executive Budget Proposal
January 11, 2016
Speaker Heastie Statement on the Passing of Former Chief Judge Judith Kaye
January 7, 2016
Family, School, Labor and Other Advocates Voice Support for Assembly Legislative Goals
January 6, 2016
The Remarks of Speaker Carl E. Heastie - Opening the 239th Legislative Session
January 6, 2016
Assembly Advances Plans for Electronic Chamber
January 6, 2016
November 2015
Statement from Speaker Heastie
November 30, 2015
Speaker Heastie Statement on Upstate and Suburban Tour
November 20, 2015
Speaker Carl Heastie Statement on Governor Cuomo's Plan to Raise the Minimum Wage for State Workers
November 10, 2015
2015 NYS Assembly Significant Legislation
November 5, 2015
Assembly Majority Welcomes New Members
November 4, 2015
Speaker Heastie Appoints Assembly Counsels
November 4, 2015
October 2015
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie and Assembly Education Chair Catherine Nolan on Regents Chancellor Merryl Tisch's Decision Not to Seek Another Term
October 26, 2015
Speaker Heastie Statement on Governor Cuomo's Executive Action to Protect Transgender Individuals from Discrimination
October 22, 2015
September 2015
Speaker Heastie Announces the Appointment of Jane T. Feldman as Executive Director of New Office of Ethics and Compliance
September 28, 2015
Speaker Heastie delivers remarks to the Association for a Better New York
September 17, 2015
Speaker Heastie Welcomes Push for Substantial Increase in Statewide Minimum Wage
September 10, 2015
Speaker Heastie Statement on Governor Cuomo's Plans for Common Core
September 3, 2015
August 2015
July 2015
Speaker Heastie Statement on the Wage Board Recommendation to Raise the Wage of Fast Food Workers
July 22, 2015
Speaker Heastie Joins with Syracuse Delegation Members to Announce Funding for Opiate/Heroin Abuse Programs
July 21, 2015
June 2015
Speaker Carl Heastie Announces Reforms to Assembly's Travel Policy
June 26, 2015
Speaker Heastie Applauds Supreme Court Decision on Marriage Equality
June 26, 2015
Assembly Approves Bill to Protect School Children from Second-Hand Smoke Exposure During After School Programs
June 24, 2015
Assembly Passes Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Transparency and Accountability Act of 2015
June 24, 2015
Assembly Legislation Protects Affordable Housing
June 24, 2015
Assembly Passes LED Streetlights Act of 2015 to Save Municipalities Millions in Utility Costs
June 19, 2015
Assembly Strengthens Protections for Nail Salon Workers
June 19, 2015
Assembly Legislation Helps Parent Caregivers
June 19, 2015
Assembly Toughens Penalty for Inappropriate Touching on Public Transportation
June 19, 2015
Assembly Passes Legislation to Promote Independent Living and Enhance Quality of Life for Individuals with Disabilities
June 19, 2015
Assembly Passes Legislation Granting Adoptees Certain Rights
June 19, 2015
Speaker Heastie Statement on Rent Law Negotiations
June 18, 2015
Assembly Passes Legislation Adding E-Cigarettes To the Clean Indoor Air Act
June 18, 2015
Assembly Passes Legislation Extending Health Insurance Enrollment Period for Pregnant Women
June 18, 2015
Assembly Passes Legislation to Strip Pensions from Corrupt Public Officials
June 17, 2015
Assembly Legislation Fights Employment Discrimination
June 17, 2015
Speaker Heastie Statement on Rent Regulations
June 14, 2015
Assembly Establishes Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate to Voice Ratepayer Concerns
June 11, 2015
Assembly Passes Legislation Bringing More Clarity and Transparency to Current Election Law
June 10, 2015
Assembly Passes Legislation to Provide Assistance to Veterans Suffering from Military Sexual Trauma
June 10, 2015
Speaker Heastie Recognizes Medal of Honor Recipients
June 2, 2015
Assembly Approves Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act
June 2, 2015
May 2015
Speaker Heastie, Education Chair Cathy Nolan and Higher Education Chair Deborah Glick Congratulate MaryEllen Elia on Appointment as Commissioner of Education
May 26, 2015
Speaker Heastie Names New Intergovernmental Relations Staff
May 21, 2015
Assembly Passes Bill Modifying Teacher and Principal Evaluation Process
May 20, 2015
Assembly Legislation Strengthens Rent Regulations, Protects Tenants
May 19, 2015
Assembly Passes Bill Extending Mayoral Control Of New York City Public Schools
May 18, 2015
Assembly Passes Second Wave of Child Care Legislation
May 13, 2015
Assembly Announces Revisions to Travel Policy
May 13, 2015
Assembly Legislation Closes Loophole for Political Contributions
May 12, 2015
Heastie Announces Appointments of Assemblymembers Thiele and Weprin to Leadership Positions
May 12, 2015
Assembly Initiates Search for Executive Director of New Office of Ethics and Compliance
May 12, 2015
Assembly Observes Annual Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day With Comprehensive Package of Legislation
May 11, 2015
Speaker Heastie Congratulates John Flanagan on Election as Temporary President of the New York State Senate
May 11, 2015
Speaker Heastie Calls for Higher Minimum Wage for All New Yorkers
May 7, 2015
2015 West Point Day - 64th Anniversary
May 6, 2015
2015 NYS Police Officers Memorial Remembrance Ceremony
May 5, 2015
Assembly Legislation Helps Women and Families, Continues Families First Agenda
May 5, 2015
April 2015
Assembly Legislation Bans Conversion Therapy for Minors
April 29, 2015
Assembly Passes Legislation to Combat Domestic Violence and Protect Victims
April 28, 2015
Assembly Moves to Eliminate Income Inequality by Passing Pay Equity Bills
April 27, 2015
Speaker Heastie Congratulates Attorney General Loretta Lynch on Historic Confirmation
April 23, 2015
Assembly Recognizes National Crime Victims' Rights Week
April 23, 2015
Statement from Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Education Committee Chair Catherine Nolan in Support of SED Decision to Extend Evaluation Approval Deadline
April 22, 2015
Speaker Heastie, Environmental Conservation Chair Englebright Announce Assembly Legislative Package For 45th Annual Earth Day Observance
April 22, 2015
Assembly Embarks on Historic Transition to an Electronic Chamber
April 22, 2015
Speaker Heastie to Convene Workgroup to Strengthen Assembly Operations and Promote Government Transparency and Public Participation
April 16, 2015
Speaker Heastie Calls on U.S. Senate to Stop Stalling Loretta Lynch Confirmation
April 16, 2015
Statement from Speaker Carl Heastie on National Equal Pay Day
April 14, 2015
Speaker Heastie Statement on Ethics Reform
April 2, 2015
Assembly Announces Support for MWBE Programs In Enacted 2015-16 State Budget
April 2, 2015
SFY 2015-16 Budget Preserves Access to Affordable Health Care for New Yorkers
April 1, 2015
Assembly Restores $19.5 Million in Funding for Economic Development Programs that Benefit Local Jobs and Economies Throughout the State in Approved 2015-16 SFY Budget
April 1, 2015
Speaker Heastie, Transportation Chair Gantt and Corporations Chair Brennan Announce Funding Increases of $25 Million in State Aid for Upstate Transit Systems and $50 Million for the CHIPs Program in Budget
April 1, 2015
2015-16 Budget Provides Funding for Vital Academic Programs to Put Students on the Higher Education Road to Success
April 1, 2015
Speaker Heastie Announces Assembly Water Grant Program, the NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement Act, Included in 2015-16 SFY Budget
April 1, 2015
March 2015
Statement from Speaker Heastie on New York State Budget
March 31, 2015
Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Titus Statement on Passage of 2015 Women's History Month Resolution
March 25, 2015
Assembly Fights for Reproductive Justice, Intends to Pass Bill Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Services
March 25, 2015
General Conference Committee Schedule
March 19, 2015
Speaker Heastie Joins Governor Cuomo in Announcing Ethics Reform Agreement
March 18, 2015
Assembly Approves Sunshine Week Legislative Package
March 18, 2015
New York State Assembly Passes Paid Family Leave Act
March 17, 2015
Assembly to Pass Comprehensive Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking
March 16, 2015
Assembly and Senate Announce General Conference Committee Schedule
March 13, 2015
Assembly's Families First Budget Proposal Provides Crucial Funding to Housing Programs
March 13, 2015
Speaker Heastie and Assemblymembers Dinowitz and Paulin Announce Assembly SFY 2015-16 Budget Strengthens Consumer Voices by Establishing the State Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate
March 13, 2015
Assembly and Senate Announce General Conference Committee Appointments
March 12, 2015
Assembly Speaker Heastie and Senate Majority Leader Skelos Hold General Budget Conference Meeting, Beginning Legislature’s Joint Budget Conference Subcommittee Deliberations
March 12, 2015
Speaker Heastie, Transportation Committee Chair Gantt and Corporations Committee Chair Brennan Announce a $224 Million Funding Increase in Transportation Capital Projects and Additional Statewide Transit Aid
March 12, 2015
Assembly Releases Summary of the Recommended Changes to the Executive Budget
March 12, 2015
Assembly's Families First Budget Proposal Provides $27 Million in Funding for DREAM Act
March 12, 2015
Assembly Families First Budget Would Raise the Minimum Wage for Over One Million Workers
March 12, 2015
Assembly's Families First Budget Proposes Nearly $24 Billion in School Aid, the Largest Increase Since the Great Recession
March 12, 2015
Assembly's Families First Budget Supports Higher Education Road to Success Initiatives
March 11, 2015
Assembly Budget Proposal Would Raise the Age of Adult Criminal Responsibility
March 11, 2015
Legislature Elects Four Members and Re-elects Three Others to Board of Regents
March 10, 2015
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie Announces SFY 2015-16 Families First Budget Proposal
March 10, 2015
Speaker Heastie Statement Observing the 50th Anniversary of the First Selma to Montgomery March for Civil Rights
March 7, 2015
Speaker Heastie Statement on the Passing of Edward Cardinal Egan
March 5, 2015
February 2015
Heastie and Ways and Means Chair Farrell Release Assembly's Annual State Revenue and Economic Reports
February 26, 2015
Announcing Impending Passage Of The Dream Act
February 26, 2015
Assembly Will Pass DREAM Act and Calls on Senate to Eliminate Barriers to Higher Education for Immigrant Youth
February 26, 2015
Speaker Heastie Establishes Bipartisan Assembly Working Group To Advance the Electronic Assembly Chamber Project
February 20, 2015
Heastie, Lavine and Rozic Urge Investigation into Growing Anti-Semitism in Argentina
February 20, 2015
Speaker Heastie Convenes Climate Change Work Group
February 19, 2015
Speaker Heastie Announces Higher Education Road to Success Initiative
February 14, 2015
Speaker Heastie Names Press Office Staff
February 13, 2015
Skelos and Heastie Announce Joint Legislative Budget Schedule
February 12, 2015
Speaker Heastie Announces Budget Staff Appointments
February 11, 2015
Heastie Reconvenes Child Care Workgroup
February 10, 2015
Readout of Mayor De Blasio and Assembly Speaker Heastie's Meeting
February 8, 2015
Speaker Heastie Appoints Bipartisan Search Committee for Executive Director of New Assembly Office of Ethics and Compliance
February 7, 2015
Speaker Heastie Announces Leadership Positions and Committee Chairs for 2015-2016 Legislative Session
February 4, 2015
Heastie Addresses Assembly Following His Election to Speaker
February 3, 2015
Speaker Heastie Statement on Metro-North Train Accident
February 3, 2015
January 2015
Speaker Silver Joins Governor Andrew Cuomo for the Annual Executive Budget Presentation and State-of-the-State Message
January 21, 2015
Schedule Of Joint Legislative Public Hearings On the 2015-2016 Executive Budget Proposal
January 16, 2015
Legislature Announces Joint Budget Hearing Schedule
January 16, 2015
Assembly Celebrates the Life and Achievements of Governor Mario Cuomo
January 13, 2015
The Remarks Of Speaker Sheldon Silver - Honoring the Late Mario M. Cuomo, Governor
January 13, 2015
The Remarks Of Speaker Sheldon Silver: Opening of 238th Legislative Session
January 12, 2015