Peter Oberacker

State Senator, District 51

Republican/Conservative

Current term began Jan 1, 2025

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From NY Open Legislation, the NY Senate and Assembly, and official rosters. This record was last updated Oct 26, 2026. About our data

Record summary

Committees

6 seats

Bills sponsored

81 · 13 became law

Resolutions

12 · 11 adopted

Also added their name to 721 bills as a cosponsor. Most bills never become law. These counts cover New York's 2025-26 session.

What they work on

Based on the 76 bills Peter Oberacker has sponsored that carry a topic, of 93 in total.

Budget & Taxes18 bills
Public Safety & Policing16 bills
Transportation & Transit10 bills
Education9 bills
Elections & Government Reform7 bills
Energy & Utilities7 bills
Environment & Climate5 bills
Economy & Jobs4 bills

Counted from the public record of bills they sponsored. It describes what they have worked on, not where they stand.

Committees

Agriculture197 bills
Alcoholism And Substance Use Disorders47 bills
Finance2,778 bills
Higher Education551 bills
Labor460 bills
Transportation1,105 bills

The bill count is what is currently before each committee, not what this member filed.

Legislation sponsored, most recent first

Authorizes the commissioner of the department of civil service to reinstate Daniel Montalto on the eligible civil service list for employment as a police…
S8398 (2025-26)BillEnactedLatest action Sep 25, 2026
Requires that gas and electric corporations provide in-person customer service representatives and maintain a publicly accessible outage and emergency tracking…
S8946 (2025-26)BillIn committeeLatest action Sep 16, 2026
Authorizes the town of Gardiner to impose a hotel and motel tax
S7820 (2025-26)BillEnactedLatest action Aug 21, 2026
Authorizes an occupancy tax in the city of Oneonta
S6834 (2025-26)BillEnactedLatest action Aug 21, 2026
Relates to a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises
S10528 (2025-26)BillEnactedLatest action Jul 24, 2026
Provides exceptions to the three-year prohibition of employment with the New York state gaming commission
S7704 (2025-26)BillIn committeeLatest action Jul 8, 2026
Relates to dedicating a portion of the state highway system to Jason T McGlone
S8657 (2025-26)BillPassed one chamberLatest action Jun 5, 2026
Relates to a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises
S10646 (2025-26)BillPassed one chamberLatest action Jun 5, 2026
Authorizes the commissioner of the department of civil service to reinstate John Raftery on the eligible civil service list for employment as a police officer…
S9836 (2025-26)BillPassed one chamberLatest action Jun 4, 2026
Gives state income tax credit to volunteer firefighters and members of a volunteer ambulance corps in good standing up to $2500
S1123 (2025-26)BillIn committeeLatest action Jun 4, 2026
Includes the county of Sullivan within the definition of a designated community
S8938 (2025-26)BillPassedLatest action Jun 3, 2026
Establishes a community housing fund in the town of Rochester, county of Ulster
S8267 (2025-26)BillIn committeeLatest action Jun 2, 2026
Grants retroactive participation in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System to the Rockland Central School District
S10209 (2025-26)BillPassed one chamberLatest action May 29, 2026
Congratulating James J. Weir upon the occasion of his honorary induction into the 2026 SUNY Oneonta Athletics Hall of Fame
J2157 (2025-26)ResolutionAdoptedLatest action May 27, 2026
Enacts the "BEAMS" act
S9816 (2025-26)BillIn committeeLatest action May 27, 2026

Recent recorded votes

Voted yes
Relates to procedures for issuing safety and health rules
Vote: Floor vote
S8239Jun 4, 2026Result: passed
Voted yes
Relates to limiting audit and review of certain medical assistance program funds
Vote: Floor vote
S8949Jun 4, 2026Result: passed
Voted yes
Authorizes a plaintiff commencing an action alleging conduct constituting a sexual offense or a civil offense involving the transmission of HIV shall have the…
Vote: Floor vote
S9021Jun 4, 2026Result: passed
Voted yes
Requires the office of addiction services and supports to collect certain demographic data
Vote: Floor vote
S5317Jun 4, 2026Result: passed
Voted yes
Relates to the effective date of a reclassification for an accidental disability retirement benefit
Vote: Floor vote
S9905Jun 4, 2026Result: passed
Voted yes
Establishes a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for the 2026-27 state fiscal year for additional grants in aid to…
Vote: Floor vote
R2355Jun 4, 2026Result: passed
Voted yes
Includes avoidant/restrictive food intake disorders as eating disorders for the purposes of mental health
Vote: Floor vote
S9063Jun 4, 2026Result: passed
Voted yes
Amends a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for additional grants in aid certain educational and not-for-profit…
Vote: Floor vote
R2345Jun 4, 2026Result: passed
Voted yes
Authorizes the Hicksville Water District to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status
Vote: Floor vote
S10095Jun 4, 2026Result: passed
Voted yes
Relates to cost sharing fees for outpatient treatment at a substance use treatment program
Vote: Floor vote
S1763Jun 4, 2026Result: passed

District

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Contact the office

Website: www.nysenate.gov/senators-committees (opens in a new tab)
Phone: 518-455-3131
Office: Room 506, Legislative Office Building 198 State St., Albany, NY 12210