State Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (NY)
Recent News About State Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (NY)
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Senator Gallivan attends annual remembrance ceremony for fallen officers
Senator Patrick Gallivan, a former New York State Trooper and Sheriff of Erie County, attended the annual Remembrance Ceremony at the New York State Police Officers Memorial in Albany this week. The memorial now includes the names of 68 law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in service to their fellow New Yorkers. These names have been added to the black granite walls, including dozens who succumbed to illnesses related to their work at Ground Zero.
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Senator Gallivan sponsors resolution honoring correctional officers
Senator Patrick Gallivan has sponsored a resolution designating May 5-11 as Correctional Officers' Week in New York State. The Senate welcomed representatives of NYSCOPBA and Council 82, which collectively represent more than 16,000 correctional officers across the state.
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Overview: Senator Gallivan's voting record for the week of May 6, 2024
In the week of May 6, 2024, several bills were passed in the New York State Senate with Senator Gallivan casting his vote on each.
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Sentator Gallivan Announces $1 Million State Grant for Graycliff Conservancy
Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C, Elma) has announced a significant boost for the Graycliff Conservancy with a $1 million Empire State Development (ESD) grant. The grant aims to support the expansion of the visitor center at the Graycliff summer estate on Lake Erie in Derby. This additional funding comes after a previous $250,000 ESD grant that was announced in November 2023.The Graycliff estate, designed by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is a popular destination for thousands of visitors each year. Senator Gallivan highlighted the importance of this investment by...
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Senator Gallivan's Votes for the Week of April 8, 2024
Senator Gallivan's voting record for the week of April 8, 2024, in the New York State Senate has been disclosed. Among the bills approved, the Senator's votes were noted as follows:Senator Gallivan voted AYE on S4133A, which authorizes county highway superintendents to rent road machinery and town highway superintendents to contract for certain services.On the bill S3302, Senator Gallivan voted NAY, opposing the amendment to prohibit the import, export, and possession of parts of certain endangered animals, citing lawful hunting in Africa as an exception.Senator...
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Senator Gallivan's Votes for the Week of April 1, 2024
Senator Gallivan's vote is noted on a series of bills passed by the NYS Senate on April 5, 2024.Senator Gallivan voted 'AYE' on S6525, a bill to include veterans with service-related disabilities in the Affordable Home Ownership Development Program.He also voted 'AYE' on S6573, which requires uniform fire prevention and building code standards for multi-unit residential buildings.Another 'AYE' vote from Senator Gallivan was on S7130, providing an exemption for certain property from alcohol sales prohibition near schools.However, Senator Gallivan voted 'NAY' on...
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Highway Funding Must Be a Priority
Apr 4 2024Each year the Department of Transportation and local highway departments invest in maintaining safe roads and bridges, which is not only important to motorists and pedestrians, but vital to our economy. These sentiments were echoed by an unnamed source advocating for increased funding for transportation and infrastructure projects in the 2024-25 state budget.The urgency for increased funding was emphasized as the source called upon colleagues in the NYS Legislature to not only restore but also boost funding for transportation programs. In particular, the...
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Senator Gallivan's Votes for the Week of March 25, 2024
Senator Gallivan has cast his votes on various bills that were approved in the NYS Senate during the week of March 25, 2024. The Senator voted "AYE" on a number of bills, including S7830A which establishes a fiscal cliff task force, S6112A which removes a requirement for professional license applications, and S1181 which designates March 25 as "Medal of Honor Day". Senator Gallivan also supported bills such as S5414 which prohibits confidentiality in certain state contracts, S4393 which adds fentanyl test strips to opioid antagonist distribution, and S5955A which exempts...
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Senator Gallivan Calls for an Update on Status of COVID-19 Review
Senator Patrick M. Gallivan, (R-C, Elma) along with Minority Conference members from the Senate and Assembly, has reiterated the need for an independent review of New York State’s COVID response. The delay in the release of the findings and recommendations by the outside consultant hired for the review, The Olson Group, Ltd., has prompted Senator Gallivan to call for an update.Speaking on the issue, Senator Gallivan emphasized the importance of the review, stating, "In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the governor’s office and the Health Department issued hundreds of...
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Senator Gallivan's Votes for the Week of March 18, 2024
Senator Gallivan of New York State recently voted on a series of bills in the NYS Senate on a variety of topics. The bills covered areas such as education, healthcare, energy, and housing. Here is a breakdown of Senator Gallivan's votes for the week of March 18, 2024:Senator Gallivan voted against bill S346, expressing concerns that it adds to the cost of doing business in New York State as it relates to student loan repayment information notice.On the other hand, Senator Gallivan voted in favor of several bills including S101A, S965, S540, S2496, and S8456, among...
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Senator Gallivan's Votes for the Week of March 11, 2024
Senator Gallivan has cast his votes on various bills in the New York State Senate for the week of March 11, 2024. The senator's positions on the bills ranged from supporting measures to enhancing educational programs to opposing legislation that he deemed burdensome or lacking precision.Senator Gallivan voted in favor of bills such as S1200A, which establishes a statewide program to provide affordability payment plans, S4511C, which expands loan forgiveness programs for legal service attorneys, and S1458, creating a task force on outdoor environmental education and...
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Sentator Gallivan Encourages New Yorkers to Consider Department of Corrections & Community Supervision Careers
Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C, Elma) is urging residents of New York to consider a career with the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS). The department is currently facing staffing shortages, particularly in the Correction Officer position, due to attrition.In a statement, Senator Gallivan highlighted the importance of working for DOCCS, stating, "Working for the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision is a challenging and rewarding career." He emphasized the crucial role that staff members play in providing services...
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Senator Gallivan Honors National FFA Organization
Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C, Elma) and members of the New York State Senate recently honored the National FFA Organization, formerly known as Future Farmers of America, with a special resolution on the Senate floor. The resolution co-sponsored by Senator Gallivan called on Governor Hochul to designate February 17-24, 2024, as National FFA Organization Week in New York State.FFA has more than 165 chapters across New York, with nearly 12,000 students involved. The organization’s motto is “Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve.”"The National...
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Senator Gallivan Co-Sponsors Legislation to Allow Law Enforcement Cooperation with Federal Immigration Officials
Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C, Elma) is taking a stand against the influx of migrants into New York State by co-sponsoring legislation that aims to enhance cooperation between law enforcement agencies and federal immigration officials. The bill (S.8533) proposed by Senator Gallivan would require notifying the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency when an arrested person or defendant is not a United States citizen, reversing policies that hinder state and local officials from assisting in the enforcement of immigration laws.In 2017, former Governor...
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Sentator Gallivan Advocates for $2 Million Funding for Double Up Food Bucks Program in State Budget
Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C, Elma) is pushing for the allocation of $2 million in the 2024-25 state budget for the 'Double Up Food Bucks New York' program. This initiative aims to help individuals and families access locally sourced fresh fruits and vegetables. Administered by the non-profit organization Field & Fork Network, the Double Up program matches every dollar that SNAP recipients spend on fresh produce at participating locations, effectively doubling their purchasing power and promoting healthier food choices."In 2023, Double Up distributed $17,127 in the...
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Senator Gallivan Sponsors Legislation to Increase Tax Credit for Volunteer Firefighters & EMS
Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C, Elma) has taken a significant step by co-sponsoring legislation aimed at enhancing support for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers in New York State. The proposed legislation, S.7286, seeks to raise the state’s personal income tax credit for these essential first responders. If passed, the tax credit would increase from $200 to $800 for individuals and from $400 to $1600 for eligible married joint filers.The initiative to boost the tax credit stems from recommendations made by the Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention...