Michelle Hinchey

Secured the state's first capital fund for volunteer fire departments.In office

Sponsored the Universal School Meals Act (free school breakfast, lunch).In office

Co-sponsored a public power authority to acquire Central Hudson.

In a 2024 interview she said she would keep pushing the Hudson Valley Power Authority Act, which would create a state power authority able to acquire Central Hudson and run it as a public utility.

Voted for the packaging reduction and recycling act (2025).In office

S1464A, the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act, passed the Senate 33-25 on May 28, 2025; the roll call lists this senator under "aye."

Voted for the Medical Aid in Dying Act (2025).In office

The Senate passed S138, the Medical Aid in Dying Act, 35-27 on June 9, 2025; the roll call on the Senate's bill page lists this senator under "aye." The bill page shows it was later signed by the Governor.

Voted for the 2026 redistricting constitutional amendment.In office

S10637A, a proposed amendment to the state constitution that changes provisions on the Independent Redistricting Commission, passed the Senate 38-22 on June 3, 2026; the roll call lists this senator under "aye." A constitutional amendment also needs voter approval.