Legislator, District 4 (R)· 2026-07-14–2026-12-31 (appointed to the District 4 vacancy at the July 14, 2026 Legislature meeting per rensselaercounty.org/legislators/bill-film; Rensselaer County Charter § 2.04, 3: serves until the first day of January following the first election at which the vacancy can be filled, so the term ends December 31, 2026)
Bill Film
Rensselaer County
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
Axon Enterprise Legal Software Contract
Procures cloud-based legal software services through state contract pricing.
immigration policy
County taxpayers could face potential legal expenses and litigation costs stemming from community pushback and civil rights challenges over the enforcement policy.
Kratom sales ban (Local Law T-4)
Enforcement falls on the Health Department and local police; no cost estimate was given.
Proposed County Kratom Ban
Retailers found in violation face civil penalties of up to $500 per confiscated item for initial offenses and up to $1,000 for subsequent violations.
law enforcement policy
If the state decides to withhold funding over this standoff, local taxpayers could end up footing the bill.
ICE jail agreement
County taxpayers could see continued federal funding and detainee housing stipends, but they might also shoulder potential legal defense costs tied to civil rights challenges.
lawsuit over ICE agreement
County taxpayers could end up footing a massive legal bill depending on how this costly courtroom battle plays out.
lawsuit
County taxpayers could end up footing a hefty legal bill as this state-versus-local courtroom battle drags on.
lawsuit against sheriff
Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for costly legal defense fees if the county decides to fight the lawsuit in court.
ICE cooperation law
Taxpayers could end up footing a hefty legal bill as the county fights these subpoenas in court.
lawsuit against state policy
County taxpayers could end up footing a hefty legal bill as this courtroom battle against the state plays out.
lead paint remediation
It's totally free for qualifying homeowners, funded entirely by federal grant dollars.
public health ban
Local businesses lose a revenue stream from pulling a popular product, and the county avoids potential public health costs down the road.
immigration policy litigation
Local taxpayers are on the hook to foot the bill for mounting legal fees as this state-versus-county showdown plays out in court.
lawsuit against state
County taxpayers could end up footing a hefty legal bill to fund this ongoing courtroom battle against the state.
ICE partnership
County taxpayers could end up footing the bill for expensive, prolonged legal battles against the state.
immigration policy challenge
County taxpayers could face heavy legal bills to fund this ongoing court battle against the state.
law enforcement and immigration
County taxpayers could end up footing the bill for pricey legal battles against the state.
immigration law enforcement
Legal fees and potential state funding battles could end up costing local taxpayers.
drug regulation
Local business owners might lose a chunk of change if they have to stop selling a popular product.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Film was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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Voting record (0)(General)
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