Bio & Background
Carl Heastie
D · DemocratAssembly Speaker
District 83
Term: Nov 8, 2022 – Nov 5, 2024
Carl Heastie has served as Speaker of the New York State Assembly since February 2015, making him the longest-serving Assembly Speaker in New York history. He represents the 83rd Assembly District in the Bronx and has focused on issues of economic justice, healthcare access, and education equity.
Public Positions
Education
“Full funding of Foundation Aid is a promise New York made to its students and has delayed for fifteen years. The Assembly will not rest until every school district receives the funding the courts said it is owed.”
Source: press release · Feb 5, 2024
Housing
“Affordable housing is a civil rights issue. The Assembly is committed to expanding access to stable, affordable homes for every New Yorker, and that requires the courage to reform outdated zoning laws.”
Source: press release · Jan 22, 2024
Voting Record
Education
Position on recordA 1234: Foundation Aid Full Funding Act
Completes the phase-in of full Foundation Aid funding to New York public schools after a 15-year delay stemming from the Campaign for Fiscal Equity litigation settlement. The bill directs an additional $1.1 billion to high-need school districts and establishes an annual cost-of-living adjustment mechanism tied to regional inflation indices.
Mar 12, 2024
Housing
Position on recordA 9559: New York Housing Compact Act
Establishes mandatory housing production targets for municipalities across New York State, requiring a 3% growth in housing units over three years for downstate communities and 1% for upstate communities. Localities that fail to meet targets lose certain zoning control authorities. The bill creates a new fast-track approval process for developments meeting affordability standards near transit hubs.
Jun 7, 2024
Budget & Appropriations
No stated positionS 8009: State Budget Act, Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Enacts the New York State Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, totaling approximately $237 billion in total spending. Key provisions include a $1.3 billion increase in Foundation Aid for public schools, $4 billion in new capital funding for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and an expansion of child care subsidies serving an additional 100,000 families.
Apr 20, 2024
Criminal Justice
No stated positionS 4511: Clean Slate Act
Provides for the automatic sealing of certain criminal conviction records after a waiting period: three years for misdemeanor convictions and eight years for eligible felony convictions. Sealed records are not accessible to most employers or landlords but remain accessible to law enforcement. The bill is estimated to benefit approximately 2.3 million New Yorkers.
Jun 7, 2023
Campaign Finance
$950,000
Top Donor Type
union
Number of Donors
3
Top Donors
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1199SEIU Healthcare Workers PAC | $425,000 |
| United Federation of Teachers PAC | $300,000 |
| New York State AFL-CIO | $225,000 |
Campaign finance data reflects reported contributions. Availability varies by state and reporting cycle. Data may not be complete.