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Chris Friend R

Assemblymember
New York Assembly District 124
Term: — – Jan. 3, 2026
Phone: 607-562-3602 Email: [email protected]
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On Record (8)

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Authorizes an optional 20-year retirement benefits plan for Elmira traffic officers
Authorizes an optional 20-year retirement plan for traffic officers employed by the town of Elmira, who submit an application therefor within one year of the effective date of such provisions, or within one year of start of employment.
May 21, 2026 · source · details / share
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Authorizes the renewal of the WSKG lease for such land, tower and associated utility lines
Authorizes the renewal of the WSKG lease for such land, tower and associated utility lines to the Tioga county emergency services, the Newark Valley central school district, the Berkshire fire department and the town of Berkshire highway department for a period of ten years.
May 21, 2026 · source · details / share
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NY 124th Assembly election: What you need to know about the Friend-Reid race - Press & Sun-Bulletin
NY 124th Assembly election: What you need to know about the Friend-Reid race  Press & Sun-Bulletin
Apr 08, 2026 · source · details / share
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Extends the authorization of the county of Chemung to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes to November 30, 2027.
Extends the authorization of the county of Chemung to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes to November 30, 2027.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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Extends the authorization of the county of Tioga to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes through November 30, 2027.
Extends the authorization of the county of Tioga to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes through November 30, 2027.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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Provides that the owner, lessee or occupant of premises owes no duty to keep the premises safe for entry or use by others engaged generally in recreational activities.
Provides that the owner, lessee or occupant of premises owes no duty to keep the premises safe for entry or use by others engaged generally in recreational activities.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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Requires the state to pass enabling legislation before entering into any compact, program or other legal agreement with any other state.
Requires the state to pass enabling legislation before entering into any compact, program or other legal agreement with any other state.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
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Provides that state departments, offices, agencies, and authorities are prohibited from imposing any fees, surcharges, or taxes that have not been approved by the state legislature.
Provides that state departments, offices, agencies, and authorities are prohibited from imposing any fees, surcharges, or taxes that have not been approved by the state legislature.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Crossposts (12)

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Makes the first one hundred thousand dollars of an individuals' private pension non-taxable
Makes the first one hundred thousand dollars of an individual's private pension non-taxable.
Jul 28, 2026 · details / share
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Relates to the state board of parole membership, interviews with incarcerated individuals, and determination of parole
Allows for the removal of members of the state board of parole by a majority vote in the senate and the assembly; requires three or more members of such board personally interview potential parolees; requires that the determination to parole …
Jul 15, 2026 · details / share
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Provides for an energy price refund credit
Provides for an energy price refund credit for certain taxpayers based upon a taxpayers income.
Jun 26, 2026 · details / share
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Enacts the "ratepayer disclosure and transparency act"
Enacts the "ratepayer disclosure and transparency act" which requires a monthly report that includes the estimated or actual ratepayer costs and benefits of any mandated state energy program to the governor and legislature including any New York climate leadership and …
May 29, 2026 · details / share
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Directs a full cost benefit analysis of the technical and economic feasibility of renewable energy systems in the state of New York and to compare such directly with other methods of electricity generation
Directs the public service commission in consultation with NYSERDA to conduct a full cost benefit analysis of the technical and economic feasibility of renewable energy systems in the state of New York and to compare such directly with other methods …
May 29, 2026 · details / share
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Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements
Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements.
May 29, 2026 · details / share
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Relates to host counties and host municipalities of commercial gaming facilities
Provides that host counties and host municipalities of commercial gaming facilities receive no reduction in appropriated aid after gaming facilities licensed under title two-A of article 13 of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law have commenced gaming operations.
May 29, 2026 · details / share
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Relates to setback requirements relating to the siting of battery energy storage systems
Directs the department of public service to promulgate rules, regulations and model policies regarding setback requirements for the siting of battery energy storage systems; requires minimum setback requirements for commercial energy storage systems, with a capacity of three megawatts or …
May 28, 2026 · details / share
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Relates to the availability and purchase of zero-emission school buses
Relates to the availability and purchase of zero-emission school buses.
May 21, 2026 · details / share
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Relates to protecting the communication rights of individuals with disabilities
Relates to protecting the communication rights of individuals with disabilities; provides that each person with a disability has the right to communicate in their preferred manner.
May 21, 2026 · details / share
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Relates to a religious exemption from vaccination requirements
Provides a religious exemption from vaccination requirements for school attendance.
May 21, 2026 · details / share
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Authorizes all municipalities to join a county self-funded or self-insured health plan
Authorizes all municipalities, with the consent of the county and the governing body of such municipality, to join a county self-funded or self-insured health plan; requires certification.
May 21, 2026 · details / share