| Full Name: | Bill Perkins |
|---|---|
| Current Office: | State Senate - District 30, Democratic, Working Families |
| Last Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Gender: | Male |
| Family: | Wife: Pamela Green; 4 Children |
| Birth Date: | 04/18/1959 |
| Birth Place: | Harlem, NY |
| Home City: | Harlem, NY |
Senator Bill Perkins
Biographical
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
More Key Votes
Legislation (Nay)
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).
Recent Public Statements
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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% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Public Sector Unions ($14,150.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Bill Perkins 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
perkins@nysenate.gov
Capitol Webmail
http://www.nysenate.gov/senator/bill-perkins/contact
Capitol Website
http://www.nysenate.gov/senator/bill-perkins
General Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Senator-Bill-Perkins-Official/144810748868643?ref=ts
Capitol
188 State Street
Room 817 Legislative Office Building
Albany, NY 12247
Phone: 518-455-2441
District
163 West 125th Street, Room 912
New York, NY 10027
Phone: 212-222-7315