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Rebecca A. Seawright
Candidate for New York State Assembly - District 76
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Biography
Rebecca A. Seawright is the Democratic Assemblymember for New York State Assembly District 76, first elected in 2014 as the district's first woman representative. A lawyer, she previously served as the New York State Director of the National Women's Political Caucus and as a staffer in the NYS Assembly and for U.S. Senator Lloyd Bentsen.
Top Priorities
- Securing state funding for schools, senior centers, parks, and non-profits
- Advocating for affordable housing, including laws abolishing vacancy decontrol and restricting rent hikes
- Leading the sponsorship of the Equal Rights Amendment to the NYS Constitution
Key Voting Record
Bill to Address Urgent Staffing Crisis for People with Disabilities Yea
This legislation requires reporting by the Commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) on staffing and other issues causing continued displacement.
New York Health Act (A.4738) Yea
This legislation would create a universal single-payer plan to provide health coverage to every New York resident.
Election Reform Bill Promoting Transparency (Assembly bill 5740-A) Yea
This bill provides the public with increased access to information on political candidates in a centralized location.
Legislation to Update Family Court Procedures (Assembly Bill A8033) Yea
This legislation ensures all persons legally responsible for a minor child, regardless of gender or status as a parent, are included in family court procedures.
Women on Corporate Boards Study Bill Yea
This bill requires the Department to conduct a study on women on corporate boards.