Statement From Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins Regarding Ethics Reform

“There have been no stauncher advocates for ethics reform than the Senate Democrats. Clearly, ethics reforms will only take place if all Democratic Senators unite to form a functional majority. New York voters supported a Democratic Senate Majority and deserve an ethical and trustworthy state government.

BACKGROUND:

• 03.14.16 – Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins’ remarks on the Senate Budget Resolution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5KhdAWEG1c
• 04.27.15 - Senate Democratic Conference Calls For Passage Of Critical Ethics Reform To Close The “LLC Loophole” http://www.scribd.com/doc/263268502/Senate-Democratic-Conference-Calls-For-Passage-Of-Critical-Ethics-Reform-To-Close-The-LLC-Loophole
• 03/31/15 - Senate Republican Majority Votes Against Meaningful Ethics Reforms Legislation: Democratic Conference Members Offered Initiative to Close LLC Loophole and Clean Up Albany https://www.scribd.com/doc/260533980/Senate-Republican-Majority-Votes-Against-Meaningful-Ethics-Reforms-Legislation
• 02/09/15 - Senate Democratic Conference Introduced The “Clean Up Albany” Legislative Package https://www.scribd.com/doc/255205271/Senate-Democratic-Conference-Introduce-The-Clean-Up-Albany-Legislative-Package
• 05/06/14 - Senate Democratic Conference Urges Immediate Action On Tough Ethics Package https://www.scribd.com/doc/222382517/05-06-14-Ethics-Reform-Bill-Package-Release