NY J02682

Honors former New York State Senator Neil D. Breslin upon receiving the President Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader's Legislative Legacy Award

Breslin served 14 consecutive terms in the State Senate representing District 46 (Albany, Schenectady, and Montgomery Counties) beginning in 1996

Key legislative accomplishments include laws on prescription drug formulary limits (Chapter 780 of 2021), pharmacy benefit management (Chapter 828 of 2021), and ambulance service provider payments (Chapter 649 of 2023)

Served as Co-Chair of the New York State Legislative Ethics Commission, Vice President Pro Tempore (2019), Chair of the Senate Insurance Committee, and longest-serving President of the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL)

Focused advocacy efforts on vulnerable populations including children, seniors, and disadvantaged individuals through initiatives on homelessness prevention, health insurance access, nutrition assistance, and affordable housing