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Paula Elaine Kay

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Overview

Paula Elaine Kay is an American lawyer and politician serving as a member of the New York State Assembly for the 100th district, which contains a majority of Sullivan County and a portion of northern Orange County.

Facts from Wikipedia.

How to reach them
Source: Open States

Bills they wrote

Bills and joint resolutions where they're the main author, since 2023. Laws first, then the ones that got furthest.

Wrote

63 bills

Became law

5 became law. Another 15 passed the House or Senate but didn't.

  • Introduced May 22, 2025A 8656: Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage hickory shad
    Became law
  • Introduced Apr 1, 2025A 7578: Provides for a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises
    Became law
  • Introduced Apr 1, 2025A 7580: Provides for a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises
    Became law
  • Introduced Apr 1, 2025A 7579: Provides for a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 26, 2025A 6080: Extends the authorization for the town of Wallkill to adopt a hotel or motel tax of up to 5%
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 2, 2026A 10359: Provides for certain death benefits to correction officers, correction officer-sergeants, correction officer-captains, assistant wardens, associate wardens or wardens employed by Orange county
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Feb 26, 2026A 10344: Extends certain provisions relating to supermarkets providing excess edible food to food relief organizations
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Apr 1, 2025A 7627: Relates to the availability of information on home care services
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Mar 11, 2025A 6756: Provides for certain death benefits to correction officers, correction officer-sergeants, correction officer-captains, assistant wardens, associate wardens or wardens employed by Orange county
    Vetoed
  • Introduced Apr 24, 2026A 11120: Relates to certain reforms for ORES oversight of siting of major renewable energy facilities and major electric transmission facilities
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Apr 1, 2026A 10763: Reduces electric corporations' response time for securing downed wires
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2026A 10189: Prohibits the use of adhesive-based rodent traps in state-owned or state-leased buildings
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2026A 10207: Requires that tax amounts extended on the final assessment roll, and any interest or penalties subsequently accruing thereon, be rounded to the nearest five-cent denomination
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2025A 9105: Relates to land used in agricultural production
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Apr 22, 2025A 8050: Relates to host counties and host municipalities of commercial gaming facilities
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Apr 11, 2025A 7886: Authorizes seniors and persons who are severely disabled to use an ATV to enter and exit certain lands for ice fishing
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Mar 25, 2025A 7338: Provides exceptions to the three-year prohibition of employment with the New York state gaming commission
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2025A 6597: Relates to bail for certain offenses involving threats of mass harm against a school district, school, school staff or a student
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2025A 5670: Authorizes Michael Winston Hoard, the widower of Kathy Marie Dwyer-Hoard, to file a new service retirement application and election form with the New York state and local employees' retirement system
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced Feb 6, 2025A 4821: Directs the New York state bridge authority to provide a report outlining their efforts and progress on decreasing and deterring suicide attempts on authority bridges
    Passed the Assembly
  • Introduced May 4, 2026A 11277: Allows certain unlicensed individuals to provide care to animals in the custody or possession of an animal shelter
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 4, 2026A 11276: Increases the penalty of knowingly violating the provisions relating to the appropriate shelter for dogs from a violation to a misdemeanor
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 1, 2026A 11173: Requires insurers to disclose all available endorsements for homeowners liability insurance policies
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 24, 2026A 11141: Enacts the renewable natural gas standard act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 24, 2026A 11055: Establishes the New York rural growth fund tax credit and the New York rural growth fund
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 8, 2026A 10918: Provides that the New York state energy research and development authority shall provide information to residential and commercial consumers on renewable energy technology incentive and affordability programs
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 8, 2026A 10879: Prohibits fractional pricing of certain petroleum products
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 6, 2026A 10845: Provides for any city, town or village in the state of New York to control the town speed limits
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 20, 2026A 10678: Enacts the planning approval predictability act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 3, 2026A 10398: Provides for certain death benefits to deputy sheriffs employed by Orange county
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2026A 10193: Prohibits the use of adhesive-based rodent traps
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2026A 10205: Provides for cost-of-living adjustments of disability benefits for an employee with a permanent total disability
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2026A 10208: Provides for statewide uniformity of vehicle inspection fees
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2026A 10220: Provides for low-cost power and energy services for providers of services for individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2026A 10202: Authorizes additional paid leave for public employees who are absent on military duty
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2026A 10252: Establishes the disability care providers fund
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 2, 2026A 10107: Relates to preventing the wasting of assets subject to a potential civil action by a crime victim
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 30, 2026A 10049: Establishes a grid modernization surcharge
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 21, 2026A 9668: Provides that only products containing milk may use the term "milk product" on labels and advertisements
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 19, 2025A 9411: Includes the county of Sullivan within the definition of a designated community
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 10, 2025A 9289: Relates to reports of substantial risk or threat of harm by mental health professionals
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 3, 2025A 9232: Permits the electronic notarization of certain documents
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 13, 2025A 8958: Relates to metropolitan commuter transportation district registration fee exemptions for farm vehicles
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 13, 2025A 8980: Prohibits operation of any motor vehicle equipped with any device which affects the operation of traffic-control signals
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 13, 2025A 8978: Directs the commissioner of motor vehicles to make failure to move over a five point violation
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 9, 2025A 8822: Authorizes additional paid leave for public employees who are absent on military duty
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 5, 2025A 8793: Authorizes the village of Bloomingburg to enter into a contract to sell or pledge as collateral for a loan some or all of the delinquent liens held by such city to a private party or engage a private party
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 2, 2025A 8746: Requires the establishment of hybrid heating pilot programs
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 29, 2025A 8694: Makes technical corrections relating to adult residential health care applicants
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 20, 2025A 8497: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Lieutenant Roland The Gator Ward
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 13, 2025A 8377: Provides for the employment of school nurses for the inspection of pupils attending certain public schools
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 22, 2025A 8041: Directs the department of financial services to conduct a study on the fair market value of labor rates for services covered under motor vehicle insurance policies
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 22, 2025A 8027: Provides for mental health counseling for correction officers and civilian staff in correctional facilities
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 16, 2025A 7943: Provides for a real property tax exemption for property owned by certain limited liability companies
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 11, 2025A 7889: Provides for transportation after 4pm by school districts in Sullivan county
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 1, 2025A 7581: Permits sports wagering on New York college teams
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 25, 2025A 7355: Creates licenses for roadside farm markets to sell beer, cider, and liquor
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 18, 2025A 7006: Relates to bail for certain offenses involving the sale or possession with intent to sell of a controlled substance or a synthetic opioid
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 11, 2025A 6722: Authorizes bail for principals charged with aggravated cruelty to animals
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 26, 2025A 6052: Eliminates sporting license fees for honorably discharged, disabled veterans
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 26, 2025A 6074: Relates to authorizing bail and pre-trial detention for arson felonies
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 26, 2025A 6041: Establishes a temporary task force on the variable supplements fund program
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 21, 2025A 2675: Relates to coverage for prenatal vitamins
    Introduced

Source: Open States

How they voted

Final votes on bills that passed either chamber of the New York legislature, since 2023. Votes on amendments, committees, and procedure are left out.

Votes shown

1,972 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.

Attendance

Didn't vote on 3 of 1,972 votes (less than 1%). They had permission to be away (excused) for all of them.

By topic
Aging18 votes
    Agriculture16 votes
      Alcoholism and Drug Abuse8 votes
        Alcoholism and Substance Use Disorders2 votes
          Banks26 votes
            Budget and Revenue5 votes
              Children and Families33 votes
                Cities22 votes
                  Cities 113 votes
                    Cities 24 votes
                      Civil Service and Pensions57 votes
                        Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business7 votes
                          Consumer Affairs and Protection63 votes
                            Consumer Protection16 votes
                              Corporations, Authorities and Commissions61 votes
                                Correction16 votes
                                  Crime Victims, Crime and Correction7 votes
                                    Criminal Law (Codes)92 votes
                                      Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation7 votes
                                        Disabilities1 vote
                                          Economic Development32 votes
                                            Education28 votes
                                              Election Law12 votes
                                                Elections8 votes
                                                  Energy35 votes
                                                    Energy and Telecommunications11 votes
                                                      Environmental Conservation84 votes
                                                        Finance21 votes
                                                          Governmental Employees53 votes
                                                            Governmental Operations74 votes
                                                              Health122 votes
                                                                Higher Education54 votes
                                                                  Housing16 votes
                                                                    Housing, Construction and Community Development7 votes
                                                                      Insurance80 votes
                                                                        Internet and Technology9 votes
                                                                          Investigations and Government Operations113 votes
                                                                            Judiciary77 votes
                                                                              Labor60 votes
                                                                                Libraries4 votes
                                                                                  Libraries and Education Technology2 votes
                                                                                    Local Government79 votes
                                                                                      Local Governments67 votes
                                                                                        Mental Health14 votes
                                                                                          New York City Education1 vote
                                                                                            People With Disabilities10 votes
                                                                                              Procurement and Contracts11 votes
                                                                                                Racing and Wagering13 votes
                                                                                                  Racing, Gaming and Wagering4 votes
                                                                                                    Real Property Taxation38 votes
                                                                                                      Science and Technology12 votes
                                                                                                        Small Business1 vote
                                                                                                          Social Services21 votes
                                                                                                            Taxes and Budget (Ways and Means)150 votes
                                                                                                              Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development20 votes
                                                                                                                Transportation105 votes
                                                                                                                  Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs8 votes
                                                                                                                    Veterans' Affairs35 votes
                                                                                                                      Women'S Issues7 votes

                                                                                                                        Source: Open States, New York State Senate and Assembly. Topics from the state legislature.