State Assembly Member - District 64

Michael Tannousis

RepublicanIncumbent

Republican Assembly member for District 64 since Jan. 1, 2021, re-elected in 2022 and 2024; he became chair of the Staten Island Republican Party on Oct. 7, 2022.

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Crime, policing and bail

In coverage

Supports changing the state's bail law and sponsors a bill to restore judges' discretion in bail decisions. Sponsors a bill to keep cannabis stores farther from schools and houses of worship and restrict their distance from child day care; voted against a 2026 law changing dispensary proximity limits for schools and houses of worship and against the Keep Police Radio Public Act.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Sponsors A6358, which would restore judicial discretion relating to bail reform; in the Assembly Codes Committee, where it was referred on Jan. 7, 2026. Sponsors A11107, which would increase the required distance between cannabis storefronts or on-site consumption sites and school grounds and houses of worship and restrict their distance from child day care; referred to the Assembly Economic Development Committee on April 24, 2026. Voted no on S9155, which amends the limits on how close retail cannabis dispensaries may be to schools and houses of worship, on Feb. 11, 2026; it was signed into law as Chapter 2 that day. Voted no on A3516, the Keep Police Radio Public Act, on June 5, 2025; the governor vetoed it on Dec. 19, 2025. Voted no on S206, which removes the lifetime ban on jury service for people convicted of a felony who have completed their sentences, on June 7, 2024; it passed the Assembly 92-52 and the Senate, and the governor vetoed it on Dec. 21, 2024.

Sponsor of A6358 and A11107; voted no on S9155, A3516 and S206 · 2024-06-07 to 2026-04-24 · A6358 in Assembly Codes Committee (referred Jan. 7, 2026); A11107 referred to Assembly Economic Development Committee April 24, 2026; S9155 signed into law as Chapter 2 on Feb. 11, 2026; A3516 vetoed Dec. 19, 2025; S206 vetoed Dec. 21, 2024

NY Assembly — A6358 (2025) bill page ↗NY Assembly — A11107 (2025) bill page ↗NY Assembly — S9155 (2025) floor votes and actions ↗NY Assembly — A3516 (2025) floor votes and actions ↗NY Assembly — S206 (2023) floor votes and actions ↗

NY Assembly — Michael Tannousis member page ↗

Tolls, congestion pricing and transit service

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Sponsors a bill to repeal congestion pricing and require an independent forensic audit of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

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Sponsors A6680, which would repeal congestion pricing and mandate an independent forensic audit of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority; in the Assembly Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee, where it was referred on Jan. 7, 2026.

Sponsor · 2026-01-07 · In the Assembly Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee (referred Jan. 7, 2026)

NY Assembly — A6680 (2025) bill page ↗

Housing costs and tenant law

In coverage

Sponsored a 2024 bill to exclude squatters from the legal definition of a tenant, lengthen the possession period before tenancy rights attach from 30 to 60 days, and make squatting third-degree criminal trespass.

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Sponsored A9897 in the 2023-2024 session, which would exclude squatters from tenant protections, extend the period for tenancy rights from 30 to 60 days of possession, add squatting to the definition of third-degree criminal trespass and clarify lease provisions; referred to the Assembly Housing Committee on April 26, 2024, its latest recorded action.

Sponsor · 2024-04-26 · Referred to the Assembly Housing Committee on April 26, 2024; no later action recorded

NY Assembly — A9897 (2023) bill page ↗

Flooding, climate and energy

In coverage

Sponsors a bill to bar battery energy storage systems of any size from being sited or built in Assembly District 64. Voted against the 2024 law creating a state climate change adaptation fund and against a 2026 law on providing gas service to new customers.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Sponsors A6996, which would prohibit the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and related facilities of any scale in Assembly District 64; held for consideration in the Assembly Local Governments Committee on May 18, 2026. Voted no on S2129, which establishes the climate change adaptation cost recovery program and the climate change adaptation fund, on June 8, 2024; it was signed into law as Chapter 679 on Dec. 26, 2024. Voted no on S8812, relating to the effectiveness of provisions of law on providing gas service to new customers, on March 31, 2026; it passed the Senate on Feb. 5, 2026 and was signed into law as Chapter 101 on April 10, 2026.

Sponsor of A6996; voted no on S2129 and S8812 · 2024-06-08 to 2026-05-18 · A6996 held for consideration in Assembly Local Governments Committee May 18, 2026; S2129 signed into law as Chapter 679 on Dec. 26, 2024; S8812 signed into law as Chapter 101 on April 10, 2026

NY Assembly — A6996 (2025) bill page ↗NY Assembly — S2129 (2023) floor votes and actions ↗NY Assembly — S8812 (2025) floor votes and actions ↗

NY Assembly — A6996 (2025) bill page ↗

Health care

In coverage

Voted against the 2024-25 state health and mental hygiene budget bill and against the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which covers terminally ill patients' requests for and use of medication for medical aid in dying; both became law.

✓ Track record — what they've actually done

Voted no on S8307, the 2024-25 state health and mental hygiene budget bill, on April 19, 2024; it was signed into law as Chapter 57 on April 20, 2024. Voted no on A136, the Medical Aid in Dying Act, on April 29, 2025; it was signed into law as Chapter 714 on Feb. 6, 2026.

Voted no on S8307 and A136 · 2024-04-19 to 2025-04-29 · S8307 signed into law as Chapter 57 on April 20, 2024; A136 signed into law as Chapter 714 on Feb. 6, 2026

NY Assembly — S8307 (2023) floor votes and actions ↗NY Assembly — A136 (2025) floor votes and actions ↗

NY Assembly — A136 (2025) floor votes and actions ↗

Schools and teachers

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Voted against the 2024-25 state budget bill covering education, labor, housing and family assistance, which became law.

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Voted no on S8306, the 2024-25 education, labor, housing and family assistance budget bill, on April 20, 2024; it was signed into law as Chapter 56 the same day.

Voted no · 2024-04-20 · Signed into law as Chapter 56 on April 20, 2024

NY Assembly — S8306 (2023) floor votes and actions ↗

Government oversight, red tape and local control

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Sponsors bills to have the state comptroller audit contracts and funds for humanitarian aid and shelter for migrants in New York City since April 2022, and to incorporate Staten Island as a city with its own charter.

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Sponsors A6963, directing the state comptroller to examine and audit contracts and funds appropriated for humanitarian aid, including short-term shelter services, for migrants entering short-term shelters in New York City on or after April 1, 2022; held for consideration in the Assembly Governmental Operations Committee on May 5, 2026. Sponsors A9346, which would incorporate the city of Staten Island and enact a city charter; in the Assembly Cities Committee, where it was referred on Jan. 7, 2026.

Sponsor of A6963 and A9346 · 2026-01-07 to 2026-05-05 · A6963 held for consideration in Assembly Governmental Operations Committee May 5, 2026; A9346 in Assembly Cities Committee (referred Jan. 7, 2026)

NY Assembly — A6963 (2025) bill page ↗NY Assembly — A9346 (2025) bill page ↗

NY Assembly — A6963 (2025) bill page ↗

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