Stephen M. Saland | |
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| Member of the New York State Senate from the 41st district | |
| In office January 1, 1991 – December 31, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Jay P. Rolison Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Terry Gipson |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 97th district | |
| In office January 1, 1983 – December 31, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | William J. Larkin Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Donald H. McMillen |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 99th district | |
| In office ?? 1980 – December 31, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Emeel S. Betros |
| Succeeded by | Glenn E. Warren |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 12, 1943 Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University at Buffalo (BA) Rutgers University(JD) |
Stephen M. Saland (born November 12, 1943) is an American attorney and politician. He was a Republican member of the New York State Senate, representing the 41st District from 1990 to 2012. Prior to his Senate tenure, Saland served in the New York State Assembly. Saland is notable as one of four Republican Members of the New York State Senate that voted in favor of the Marriage Equality Act in 2011. Following his vote for same-sex marriage, Saland lost his 2012 re-election bid to Democrat Terry Gipson. Since 2016, Saland has served on the board of the state Thruway Authority.