Senator Gallivan Joins Colleagues in Unveiling 2023 Legislative Agenda

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan, (R-C, Elma) joined his colleagues in the New York State Senate Minority Conference today in announcing the 2023 legislative agenda. The agenda includes a broad range of common-sense policies to reverse the consequences of one-party rule, including a decline in public safety, a depleted workforce, high taxes, business-crippling regulations, record inflation and increased costs of goods, and nation-leading population loss.

“We must continue our efforts to fix the state’s criminal justice system, including bail reform,” Senator Gallivan said.  “Changes made over the past couple of years have gone too far and tend to favor offenders over law-abiding citizens. We must restore the authority taken from judges and allow them to use their best discretion to keep the most dangerous individuals off our streets and protect our communities.  In addition to improving public safety, this plan prioritizes policies that lower costs and improve conditions for residents and businesses across the state.” 

The 2023 Legislative Agenda is a comprehensive plan to improve public safety, ease the financial burden on middle-class families and small business owners, and restore the quality of life in communities throughout New York State. Components of the Rescue New York plan focus on:

• A Safer New York 

  • Restore common sense to our criminal justice system to prevent crime and protect New Yorkers;
  • Increase efforts and investments to end the opioid and mental health epidemics; and
  • Support and protect our seniors.
• A Stronger New York 
  • Expand economic opportunity and strengthen our workforce;
  • Invest in infrastructure for the 21st century; and
  • Help our veterans and military families thrive.

• A More Affordable New York

  • Cut the Empire State’s highest-in-the-nation tax burden and control government spending;
  • Reduce the cost of living for families and all residents;
  • Improve New York’s worst-in-the-nation business climate; and
  • Enact climate policies that ensure access to affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
• A More Free New York 
  • Provide a high quality education to all students;
  • Uphold the rights of New Yorkers; and
  • Restore accountability in State government.

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