Assemblymember Steck: New Legislation Provides Tax Relief for Hardworking Families
Feb 2, 2016
Our current tax system puts a significant amount of pressure on hard working families in the Capital Region. Im proud to sponsor legislation that would provide tax relief to over 5 million middle class families across the state while asking...
Assemblymember Steck: Assemblys MMA Legislation Included in Governors Budget Proposal
Jan 27, 2016
Last year, I came out in support of the Mixed Martial Arts legislation that was before the Assembly that would require amateur bouts to operate like amateur boxing under the auspices of a sanctioning body approved by the New York State...
Assemblymember Steck Legislation to Save Schenectady County Taxpayer Resources Becomes Law
Dec 2, 2015
Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) and state Senator George Amedore (R-Rotterdam) announced that legislation to preserve Schenectady County Sheriffs Office resources and save money for Schenectady County taxpayers has been signed into law by...
Assemblymember Steck: Legislation Protecting Worker Wages Becomes Law
Nov 23, 2015
Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced that a bill he authored to protect workers in New York State when companies go out of business was signed into law (Ch. 421 of 2015).
It is simply unacceptable for corporations to exploit their...
Assemblymember Steck: Assembly Bill Could Make New York a Leader in Safely Regulating MMA
Sep 22, 2015
Amateur mixed-martial arts (MMA), such as the bouts in Schenectady this weekend, are occurring throughout the state with very little oversight. Recognizing this, New York can and should become a leader in regulating the industry and providing for...
Assemblymember Steck: Legislation Provides Real Tax Relief for Upstate Families
Jun 25, 2015
Today the Assembly passed legislation that will provide property tax relief for upstate families, including a four year extension of the real property tax cap, which has dramatically reduced growth in local property taxes since it took effect in...
Empire Wine Legislation Passes Assembly
Jun 15, 2015
The New York State Assembly passed Assemblymember Stecks legislation to protect New York wine retailers from State Liquor Authority (SLA) overreach (A.5920-A). The bill was introduced after the SLA unfairly targeted a local business, Empire Wine...
Assemblymember Steck Opposes the Governors ETC Scheme to Benefit the Wealthy
Jun 3, 2015
I am opposed to the governors so-called Education Tax Credit or ETC. It would not benefit middle class families who sacrifice to send their children to private or parochial school. The $500 tuition tax credit that only...
Assemblymember Steck's Bill to Protect Worker Wages Passes Both Houses Unanimously
May 28, 2015
Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) and Senator Hugh T. Farley (R-Niskayuna) announced the unanimous passage of a bill they sponsored to hold out-of-state corporations liable for unpaid wages (A.737/S.4476). The bipartisan legislation passed the Senate...
The Municipal Health Insurance Savings Act Will Provide Local Tax Relief
May 19, 2015
For years, local governments have been stretched thin maintaining services while dealing with rising health insurance costs. Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) has reintroduced legislation (A.739) that allows cities, towns, villages, school districts,...
Assembly Passes Steck Legislation to Save Schenectady County Resources
Apr 30, 2015
Yesterday, the New York State Assembly passed Assemblymember Stecks legislation to save Schenectady County Sheriffs Department resources as well as money for Schenectady County taxpayers (A.6527).
The legislation allows the Schenectady...
Steck Bill Limiting SLA Overreach Gains Momentum
Apr 29, 2015
Legislation to clarify the State Liquor Authoritys (SLA) jurisdiction, which was introduced by Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie), has moved out of the Assembly Economic Development Committee (A.5920). The legislation was penned to address the...
Capital Region Must be Added to List of Federal Oil Trains High Threat Areas
Apr 27, 2015
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a new safety rule for oil trains this morning that will not only fail to prevent an explosive disaster, but also does not apply to Capital Region cities as they do not meet the federally-set...
Assemblymember Steck Fights to Protect the Pine Bush Preserve
Apr 23, 2015
In honor of Earth Day, Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) helped the Assembly pass a series of measures to preserve our environment and protect public health, as well as announced vital funding for local conservation efforts.
Protecting our...
Opposition to the Governors Education Agenda
Apr 1, 2015
Education is the number one issue in my district. The governors positions on education are well known and unpopular because New York has some of the best schools in the nation. I cannot support the increased emphasis on standardized testing...
Steck Applauds US Senators Calling for Oil Train Safety Measures
Mar 26, 2015
I want to applaud Senator Schumer and Senator Gillibrand for calling on federal regulators to implement new safety measures designed to reduce the potential risk of a catastrophic oil train derailment an issue that I have been calling attention...
Assemblymember Steck: We Must Protect a Womans Right to Make Her Own Health Care Decisions
Mar 25, 2015
Over 40 years ago, the United States Supreme Court affirmed a womans right to choose, ensuring constitutionally protected access to safe, legal abortion.
In light of nationwide attacks on Roe v. Wade, the potential loss of access...
Statement on Rail Inspections
Mar 17, 2015
The governor announced today that a new round of targeted crude oil tank car and rail inspections uncovered 93 defects, including seven critical safety defects that required immediate corrective action, and two hazardous materials violations....
Assemblymember Steck: Assembly Budget Proposal Invests in Education
Mar 10, 2015
Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie) announced his support for the Assemblys budget proposal, which reaffirms his commitment to fully funding our schools, protecting taxpayers and enhancing Universal Pre-Kindergarten (E.203).
A first-rate...