The New York Legislation Tracker
The Tracker is a Google Sheet listing bills that are part of the Huddle’s legislative priorities, including:
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Immigration
Single-payer Healthcare
Environment and Climate
Election Reform
Tax Reform
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
This sheet includes bills that have been introduced in the Senate and/or Assembly during the 2025-2026 legislative session.​
Contents of the Tracker​
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“Useful links” includes links to the legislature's websites and advocacy groups that work to pass these bills.
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There is one sheet for each priority issue.
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The Senate and Assembly introduce their own version of a bill. For each bill, you’ll find: the title, description, and the link to the bill; and its current status, the bill sponsors and co-sponsors, and when the entry was last updated.
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If an entry seems outdated, use the link to the bill and check “Actions.​
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Note: If you can't see the tabs at the bottom of the sheet, you may need to scroll down or enlarge/maximize your screen.
The lists do not include all bills endorsed by progressive groups. Inclusion of a bill constitute an endorsement by the Bethlehem Morning Voice Huddle.​
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For more information about the Tracker or about advocating for bills, send an email to bmvhuddle@gmail.com. We’ll find someone who can answer your question.
How a Bill Becomes a Law summarizes the steps in the NY Senate from where the idea for a bill originates to how it makes its way to the senate floor. This also tells you where the public and advocacy groups can have input into the content of a law.
About the New York state budget process
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New York State’s budget process uses an executive budget model. Under this system, the Executive is responsible for developing and preparing a comprehensive, balanced budget proposal, which the Legislature modifies and enacts into law.
