Michael Tannousis
Republican · NY · New York State Assembly Member, District 64
Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn assemblymember and former prosecutor focused on public safety and victims' rights, bail and judicial-discretion changes, taxes, small-business relief, transportation, education, and property rights.
Where Michael Tannousis stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Environment and Public Health (5 records), Reduce Wealth Gap (2 records),
Opposes
Housing Affordability (1 record)
Mixed record
Social Programs and Welfare (2 support · 1 oppose), Civil Rights (2 support · 4 oppose), Public Infrastructure (2 support · 1 oppose)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
Called for a full investigation after reports that New York had withheld COVID-19 nursing-home death data from the Legislature.
February 12, 2021Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 5 support
Won Assembly passage of legislation giving state and city officials two more years to complete land transfers into the Gateway National Recreation Area.
June 17, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Joined a bipartisan press conference supporting legislation requiring battery-storage facilities to be at least 1,000 feet from homes, farms, and schools and giving communities input before approval.
May 20, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Won Assembly passage of legislation extending the deadline for land transfers supporting the Gateway National Recreation Area through June 30, 2023.
June 8, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Announced legislation to close impaired-driving loopholes after marijuana legalization by expanding drug definitions and rules for drivers under 21.
March 31, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Was appointed to the Legislative Commission on Solid Waste Management and the Commission on Toxic Substances and Hazardous Waste for the 2021-2022 term.
February 11, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Reduce Wealth Gap
Reduce Wealth Gap · 2 support
Joined the Assembly minority's LOWER energy plan, proposing utility rebates up to $400, return of uncommitted climate-account funds as bill credits, and broader energy generation.
February 25, 2026Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Co-sponsored the Inflation Relief and Consumer Assistance Plan, proposing a two-year state sales-tax suspension on gasoline, personal-care products, household supplies, and food.
October 29, 2021Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 3 support
Joined a letter to state and city officials requesting an investigation of alleged unlawful operations and other violations at the Midland Beach migrant shelter.
March 6, 2024Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Joined the Assembly Judiciary Committee's impeachment inquiry into allegations involving nursing-home data and sexual misconduct by Governor Andrew Cuomo.
March 12, 2021Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Called for a full investigation after reports that New York had withheld COVID-19 nursing-home death data from the Legislature.
February 12, 2021Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 8 support
Introduced legislation allowing judges to request risk-and-needs assessments when setting conditions for felony defendants; the Codes Committee held the bill from a floor vote.
May 25, 2023Supports Government Efficiency
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Was appointed ranking minority member of the Assembly Judiciary Committee after leading the minority delegation in a hearing on an Assemblymember-elect's qualifications.
December 30, 2022Supports Government Efficiency
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Delivered a letter urging the state Domestic Terrorism Task Force to hold its overdue first meeting and begin fulfilling its statutory work.
May 18, 2022Supports Government Efficiency
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Joined Judiciary Committee colleagues in sending Governor Kathy Hochul a letter urging the immediate removal of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
January 14, 2022Supports Government Efficiency
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Co-introduced a joint resolution seeking to end executive orders imposing an early closing time and food-purchase requirement on restaurants and bars.
March 16, 2021Supports Government Efficiency
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Joined the Assembly Judiciary Committee's impeachment inquiry into allegations involving nursing-home data and sexual misconduct by Governor Andrew Cuomo.
March 12, 2021Supports Government Efficiency
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Was appointed to the Legislative Commission on Solid Waste Management and the Commission on Toxic Substances and Hazardous Waste for the 2021-2022 term.
February 11, 2021Supports Government Efficiency
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Was sworn into the Assembly and appointed ranking member of the Aging Committee, while also joining the Codes, Judiciary, Cities, and Government Employees committees.
January 7, 2021Supports Government Efficiency
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support
Joined the Assembly minority's LOWER energy plan, proposing utility rebates up to $400, return of uncommitted climate-account funds as bill credits, and broader energy generation.
February 25, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 12 support
Introduced an Assembly resolution honoring Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis after his posthumous Medal of Honor and Hall of Heroes induction.
March 24, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Held a press conference opposing New York City DOT's proposed Father Capodanno Boulevard redesign because of traffic, emergency-response, and road-safety concerns.
September 16, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Helped win Assembly passage of Detective Brian Simonsen's Law, requiring wireless providers to fully disable stolen phones so they cannot operate over Wi-Fi or internationally.
May 23, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Reported that the mayor's office reversed course after his bipartisan advocacy and authorized a new class of 120 school safety agents.
December 7, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Joined elected officials in requesting that New York City reinstate a canceled class of 250 school safety agents.
November 13, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Won a court order stopping a migrant shelter planned for the former St. John Villa Academy site on Staten Island.
September 26, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Introduced legislation allowing judges to request risk-and-needs assessments when setting conditions for felony defendants; the Codes Committee held the bill from a floor vote.
May 25, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Released the Assembly Minority School Safety and Security Task Force's final report after five statewide hearings, recommending stronger school policing, mental-health support, communication, threat identification, and state assistance.
March 30, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Delivered a letter urging the state Domestic Terrorism Task Force to hold its overdue first meeting and begin fulfilling its statutory work.
May 18, 2022Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Joined Judiciary Committee colleagues in sending Governor Kathy Hochul a letter urging the immediate removal of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
January 14, 2022Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Announced legislation requiring schools to promptly notify families about nearby safety incidents, emergency protocols, incident status, and law-enforcement involvement.
December 17, 2021Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Announced legislation to close impaired-driving loopholes after marijuana legalization by expanding drug definitions and rules for drivers under 21.
March 31, 2021Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 oppose
Voted against legislation extending New York's COVID-19 eviction moratorium, arguing it failed to address accumulating tenant debt and losses for small landlords.
May 4, 2021Opposes Housing Affordability
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 2 support · 1 oppose
Secured $75,000 in state grant funding for greenhouse renovations at the Guild for Exceptional Children, which serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
March 1, 2024Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Voted against legislation extending New York's COVID-19 eviction moratorium, arguing it failed to address accumulating tenant debt and losses for small landlords.
May 4, 2021Opposes Social Programs and Welfare
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Was sworn into the Assembly and appointed ranking member of the Aging Committee, while also joining the Codes, Judiciary, Cities, and Government Employees committees.
January 7, 2021Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 5 support
Secured $75,000 in state grant funding for greenhouse renovations at the Guild for Exceptional Children, which serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
March 1, 2024Supports Public Education Quality
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Reported that the mayor's office reversed course after his bipartisan advocacy and authorized a new class of 120 school safety agents.
December 7, 2023Supports Public Education Quality
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Joined elected officials in requesting that New York City reinstate a canceled class of 250 school safety agents.
November 13, 2023Supports Public Education Quality
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Released the Assembly Minority School Safety and Security Task Force's final report after five statewide hearings, recommending stronger school policing, mental-health support, communication, threat identification, and state assistance.
March 30, 2023Supports Public Education Quality
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Announced legislation requiring schools to promptly notify families about nearby safety incidents, emergency protocols, incident status, and law-enforcement involvement.
December 17, 2021Supports Public Education Quality
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Election Integrity
Election Integrity · 2 support
Prevailed on appeal when New York's highest court affirmed the ruling striking down New York City's noncitizen municipal-voting law.
March 20, 2025Supports Election Integrity
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Prevailed as a plaintiff in a lawsuit striking down New York City's law allowing noncitizens to vote in municipal elections after 30 days of residency.
June 27, 2022Supports Election Integrity
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Personal Income Tax Reduction
Personal Income Tax Reduction · 1 support
Co-sponsored the Inflation Relief and Consumer Assistance Plan, proposing a two-year state sales-tax suspension on gasoline, personal-care products, household supplies, and food.
October 29, 2021Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 2 support · 4 oppose
Used an Assembly proclamation to honor Brooklyn civic and Greek-American community leader Sarantos Vallas for decades of public service.
March 12, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Prevailed on appeal when New York's highest court affirmed the ruling striking down New York City's noncitizen municipal-voting law.
March 20, 2025Opposes Civil Rights
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Won Assembly passage of his resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Turkey's invasion and continuing occupation of northern Cyprus.
March 25, 2024Supports Civil Rights
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Joined a letter to state and city officials requesting an investigation of alleged unlawful operations and other violations at the Midland Beach migrant shelter.
March 6, 2024Opposes Civil Rights
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Won a court order stopping a migrant shelter planned for the former St. John Villa Academy site on Staten Island.
September 26, 2023Opposes Civil Rights
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Prevailed as a plaintiff in a lawsuit striking down New York City's law allowing noncitizens to vote in municipal elections after 30 days of residency.
June 27, 2022Opposes Civil Rights
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 2 support
Joined a bipartisan press conference supporting legislation requiring battery-storage facilities to be at least 1,000 feet from homes, farms, and schools and giving communities input before approval.
May 20, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Helped win Assembly passage of Detective Brian Simonsen's Law, requiring wireless providers to fully disable stolen phones so they cannot operate over Wi-Fi or internationally.
May 23, 2024Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 2 support · 1 oppose
Held a press conference opposing New York City DOT's proposed Father Capodanno Boulevard redesign because of traffic, emergency-response, and road-safety concerns.
September 16, 2025Opposes Public Infrastructure
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Won Assembly passage of legislation giving state and city officials two more years to complete land transfers into the Gateway National Recreation Area.
June 17, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
Won Assembly passage of legislation extending the deadline for land transfers supporting the Gateway National Recreation Area through June 30, 2023.
June 8, 2021Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: assembly.ny.gov · researched September 12, 2026
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- Member of the Assembly, District 64 · November 3, 2026 · Assembly District 64; New York · incumbent
Profile last researched September 12, 2026.