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Summary

Senator Kenneth P. LaValle

Full Name: Kenneth P. LaValle
Office: State Senate (NY) - District 1, Republican, Conservative, Independence
First Elected: 11/02/1976
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Penny; 2 Children: James, Lisa
Birth Date: 05/22/1939
Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY
Home City: Port Jefferson, NY

Recent Key Votes

S 2230 - Establishes Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement
Legislation (Yea)

Jan. 14, 2013 - Expands the definition of a prohibited assault weapon to include any semiautomatic rifle, shotgun, or pistol that has the ability to support at least ...

S 7722A - Authorizes Special Education Tuition Reimbursement
Legislation (Yea)

June 21, 2012 - Requires school districts to consider the home life and family background of a special education student when determining what school would provide the appropriate ...

S 6087-A - Authorizes the Use of School Property for Religious Meetings and Worship
Legislation (Yea)

Feb. 6, 2012 - -Prohibits trustees or boards of education from limiting the use of school property by religious groups during non-school hours (Sec. 1).

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Recent Public Statements

Governor Cuomo Signs LIPA Oversight Bill

Feb. 1, 2012 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed the LIPA Oversight Bill that will ensure better service and electricity rates for power customers on Long Island. The ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 New Yorkers for Better Libraries PAC Positions on Library-related State Legislation 100%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Real Estate ($73,000.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Kenneth LaValle refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
lavalle@nysenate.gov

Capitol Webmail
http://www.nysenate.gov/senator/kenneth-p-lavalle/contact

Capitol Website
http://www.nysenate.gov/senator/kenneth-p-lavalle

General Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/senatorlavalle

General Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/KPLSenate

General Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/kenlavalle

Capitol
188 State Street
Room 806 Legislative Office Building
Albany, NY 12247
Phone: 518-455-3121

District
28 North Country Road, Suite 203
Mount Sinai, NY 11766
Phone: 631-473-1461
Fax: 631-473-1513

Key Staff
Drew Biondo
Director of Communications
28 North Country Road, Suite 203
Mount Sinai, NY 11766
Phone: 631-473-1461
Phone: 631-403-0414
Fax: 631-473-1513

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