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Summary

Senator Patricia A. Ritchie

Full Name: Patricia A. Ritchie
Office: State Senate (NY) - District 48, Republican, Conservative, Taxpayers
First Elected: 11/02/2010
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Gender: Female
Family: Husband:Tom; 3 Children
Home City: Huevelton, NY

Recent Key Votes

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

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 (Nay)

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 1707A - Authorizes Professional Mixed Martial Arts Events
Legislation (Yea)

April 18, 2012 - Requires the State Athletic Commission to make rules and regulations for mixed martial arts events including, but not limited to, the following (Sec. 2): ...

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Recent Public Statements

Governor Cuomo Announces Alcoa Ready to Move Forward With Next Phase of Massena Facilities' Modernization

March 30, 2013 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Alcoa, a leading producer and miner in the aluminum industry, is prepared to move forward with the next ...

Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Strengthen and Support New York's Craft Breweries

July 18, 2012 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today traveled to the Matt Brewing Company in Utica to sign legislation that will strengthen and help grow New York State's ...

Governor Cuomo and Legislative Leaders Announce Agreement to Strengthen and Support New York's Craft Breweries

June 14, 2012 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Majority Leader Dean Skelos, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver today announced an agreement on legislation that will strengthen and help grow ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 Conservative Party of New York State Positions 85%
2012 EPL-Environmental Advocates Positions 31%
2012 New Yorkers for Better Libraries PAC Positions on Library-related State Legislation 100%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($78,422.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Patricia Ritchie refused to tell citizens where she 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
ritchie@nysenate.gov

Capitol Webmail
http://www.nysenate.gov/senator/patty-ritchie/contact

Capitol Website
http://www.nysenate.gov/senator/patty-ritchie

District Website
http://www.pattyritchie.com/

General Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/BallstonSpaCountryClub?ref=profile#!/pages/Patty-Ritchie-for-State-Senate/109112582444189?ref=ts

Capitol
State Street
Room 815 Legislative Office Building
Albany, NY 12247
Phone: 518-455-3438
Fax: 518-426-6740

District
Dulles State Office Building, Room 418
Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: 315-782-3418
Fax: 315-782-6357

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