Poll: The Democrats’ legislative deluge

This Tuesday marks only the seventh official day of the 2019 state legislative session, but Democrats have taken advantage of that time – and their newfound control of the state Senate –  to pass a slew of progressive bills.

This month they have passed a number of measures that stalled in recent years, including a package of voting reforms; the Reproductive Health Act, which strengthens abortion protections; the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act, or GENDA, which prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or expression; and the DREAM Act, which allows young undocumented immigrants to qualify for financial aid for college in New York.

On Tuesday, lawmakers are poised to pass half a dozen new gun control measures, including a ban on bump stocks, prohibiting teachers from carrying guns, a longer waiting period for background checks on gun purchases, and “red flag” legislation that would allow people deemed dangerous to be blocked from owning a gun.

As Democrats continue their dizzying pace, we’re asking our readers to weigh in on what it all means – and what to watch for in coming weeks.