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Summary

Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr.

Full Name: Ruben Diaz, Sr.
Office: State Senate (NY) - District 32, Democratic
First Elected: 11/05/1996
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Leslie Yvette; 3 Children: Damaris, Samuel, Ruben Junior
Birth Date: 04/22/1943
Birth Place: Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Home City: Bronx, 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 1707A - Authorizes Professional Mixed Martial Arts Events
Legislation (Nay)

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

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 Conservative Party of New York State Positions 65%
2012 EPL-Environmental Advocates Positions 33%
2012 New Yorkers for Better Libraries PAC Positions on Library-related State Legislation 25%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($51,929.00)
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
diaz@nysenate.gov

Capitol Webmail
http://www.nysenate.gov/senator/ruben-diaz

Capitol Website
http://www.nysenate.gov/senator/ruben-diaz

General Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/Rev.Ruben.Diaz

Capitol
188 State Street
Room 307 Legislative Office Building
Albany, NY 12247
Phone: 518-455-2511
Fax: 518-426-6945

District
900 Rogers Place
Bronx, NY 10459
Phone: 718-991-3161
Fax: 718-991-0309

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