Sponsored bills

Establishes a substituted cathinone surrender program and designates substituted cathinones as schedule I stimulant controlled substances; repealer

Establishes a substituted cathinone surrender program and designates substituted cathinones as schedule I stimulant controlled substances.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

Relates to designating a portion of the state highway system between Deansboro and Clinton, NY the Deputy Kurt Wyman Memorial Highway

Relates to designating a portion of the state highway system between Deansboro and Clinton, NY the "Deputy Kurt Wyman Memorial Highway".

Joseph A. GriffoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Smith Packing Company

Joseph A. GriffoAdopted

Adopted

Prohibits the transmission of unsolicited advertising text messages to cellular telephones or pagers

Prohibits the transmission of unsolicited advertising text messages to cellular telephones or pagers; makes an exception for providers of such services and their affiliates who have permission;…

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

Allows for electronic court appearance in any county of the state, except an appearance at a hearing or trial

Provides for electronic court appearance in a criminal action, anywhere in the state, in the discretion of the court having jurisdiction of the defendant; provides that the defendant must, after…

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

Permits an authorized physician to direct that physical therapy care may be rendered by a duly licensed physical therapist assistant

Permits an authorized physician to direct that physical therapy care may be rendered by a duly licensed physical therapist assistant.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

Relates to the maximum amount of funds which the state comptroller and the commissioner of taxation and finance may deposit

Relates to the maximum amount of funds which the state comptroller and the commissioner of taxation and finance may deposit and the maximum amount of funds on deposit at a community banking…

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

Relates to enacting the agreement among the states to elect the president by national popular vote

Enacts the agreement among the states to elect the president by national popular vote; creates a compact between the states and the District of Columbia; defines terms.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

Permits employees of authorized organizations to operate games of chance

Permits employees of authorized organizations to operate games of chance.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

Provides for a special election, at the discretion of the governor, to fill vacancies in the office of comptroller and attorney-general

Provides for a special election, at the discretion of the governor, to fill vacancies in the office of comptroller and attorney-general.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

Provides for the licensing of licensed orientation and mobility specialists and vision rehabilitation therapists

Provides for the licensing of licensed orientation and mobility specialists and vision rehabilitation therapists.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

Makes provisions relating to the joint nomination of candidates for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor

Makes provisions relating to the joint nomination of candidates for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor; provides candidates be designated jointly either by the state committee or by…

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

Authorizes the holder of a junior small game license to hunt deer and bear with the use of a muzzle-loading gun during muzzle-loading firearm season

Authorizes the holder of a junior small game license to hunt deer and bear with the use of a muzzle-loading gun during muzzle-loading firearm season.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

Relates to distinctive license plates issued to gold star mothers

Relates to distinctive license plates issued to gold star mothers; permits gold star mothers to retain one such distinctive plate as a commemorative item after such plates are surrendered.

Joseph A. GriffoTransportation Committee

Terminates the Clifton-Fine Health Care Corporation and transfers any assets and powers and repeals title 5 of article 10-C of the public authorities law

Terminates the Clifton-Fine Health Care Corporation, a public benefit corporation, and transfers any assets and powers to the Clifton-Fine Health Care Corporation, a not-for-profit corporation.

Joseph A. GriffoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim October 2012 as Italian Heritage and Culture Month in the State of New York

Joseph A. GriffoAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating student-athlete Derek Bard on winning the 2012 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Golf Championship

Joseph A. GriffoAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Eleanor Moran upon the occasion of her retirement after 20 years of distinguished service to Women's Employment and Resource Center

Joseph A. GriffoAdopted

Adopted

Relates to the conveyance of land formerly used as an armory to the city of Rome in the county of Oneida

Relates to the conveyance of land formerly used as an armory to the city of Rome in the county of Oneida.

Joseph A. GriffoOn the Senate floor

Relates to maintaining up-to-date photographs of sex offenders subsequent to release

Relates to maintaining up-to-date photographs of sex offenders subsequent to release.

Joseph A. GriffoOn the Senate floor

Relates to the federal electronic fund transfer act

Relates to the federal electronic fund transfer act; clarifies the relationship between such act and article 4-A of the UCC.

Joseph A. GriffoOn the Senate floor

Provides that the Urban Development Corporation shall establish a Cyber Research Institute to perform research and development in cyber security

Provides that the Urban Development Corporation shall establish a Cyber Research Institute to perform research and development in cyber security.

Joseph A. GriffoOn the Senate floor

Enacts "Brittany's Law" requiring registration of violent felony offenders

Enacts "Brittany's Law" requiring registration of violent felony offenders; sets forth duties of the division of criminal justice services; establishes a special 900 telephone number; requires the…

Joseph A. GriffoCorrection Committee

Relates to pistol permit privacy

Relates to pistol permit privacy and makes all personal information regarding pistol or revolver licensees confidential except to law enforcement agencies and to individuals requesting information…

Joseph A. GriffoCodes Committee

Relates to branches, trust offices and interstate branching transactions; repealer

Relates to branches, trust offices and interstate branching transactions.

Joseph A. GriffoOn the Senate floor

Amends the definition of all terrain vehicles to include class one and class two all-terrain vehicles

Amends the definition of all terrain vehicles to include class one all-terrain vehicles, which are up to 50 inches wide and 1200 pounds dry weight, and class two all-terrain vehicles, which are up…

Joseph A. GriffoTransportation Committee

Relates to the definition of branch for the purposes of the interstate branching transactions

Relates to the definition of branch for the purposes of interstate branching transactions.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

Adds employees of the office of children and family services to the list of public employees for which prevention of duties constitutes assault in the second degree

Adds employees of the office of children and family services to the list of public employees for which prevention of duties constitutes assault in the second degree.

Joseph A. GriffoCodes Committee

Relates to restrictions on employees of the banking department, collecting assessment fees, suspending mortgage bankers; repealer

Relates to restrictions on employees of the banking department, collecting assessment fees, suspending mortgage bankers and brokers for cause and eliminating outdated language and provisions;…

Joseph A. GriffoBanks Committee

Defines certain terms related to budget planners and regulates the activities of budget planners

Defines certain terms related to budget planners and regulates the activities of budget planners.

Joseph A. GriffoCodes Committee

Commending the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians upon the occasion of hosting their 96th Biennial National Convention

Joseph A. GriffoAdopted

Adopted

Designates a portion of state route eight in the town of Deerfield in Oneida county for snowmobile use

Designates a portion of state route eight in the town of Deerfield in Oneida county for snowmobile use.

Joseph A. GriffoOn the Senate floor

Establishes an energy system tax stabilization reserve fund in the Lowville Central School District to lessen or prevent increases in the real property tax levy

Establishes an energy system tax stabilization reserve fund in the Lowville Central School District to lessen or prevent increases in the school district's real property tax levy resulting from…

Joseph A. GriffoReal Property Taxation Committee

Authorizes the state board of parole to require a felony sex offender to serve his or her maximum term, if release would pose an imminent threat to society

Authorizes the state board of parole to require a felony sex offender to serve his or her maximum term, if, by convincing evidence, release would pose an imminent threat to society; authorizes the…

Joseph A. GriffoCodes Committee

Expands requirements relating to the development and operation of a data match system for tax collection purposes

Expands requirements relating to the development and operation of a data match system to facilitate the identification and seizure of non-exempt financial assets of tax debtors.

Joseph A. GriffoOn the Senate floor

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Ranger School

Joseph A. GriffoAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Humphreys Farm in New Hartford, New York

Joseph A. GriffoAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Raymond L. Garrett upon the occasion of his retirement after 34 years of distinguished service to Presbyterian Homes and Services

Joseph A. GriffoAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Rosanna Scotto for her commitment to preserving Italian American heritage

Joseph A. GriffoAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Peter F. Vallone, Sr. for his commitment to preserving Italian American heritage

Joseph A. GriffoAdopted

Adopted

Honoring John Anthony Franco for his commitment to preserving Italian-American heritage

Joseph A. GriffoAdopted

Adopted

Shortens the time frame within which a meeting may be called to vote on consolidation of school districts after qualified voters have not voted in favor of consolidation

Shortens the time frame within which a meeting may be called to vote on consolidation of school districts after qualified voters have not voted in favor of consolidation.

Joseph A. GriffoEducation Committee

Commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce

Joseph A. GriffoAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 4, 2012, as Italian American Day in New York State

Joseph A. GriffoAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of St. Anthony of Padua Church of Utica, New York, to be celebrated on June 10, 2012

Joseph A. GriffoAdopted

Adopted

Establishes a biodiesel fuel tax exemption

Establishes a biodiesel fuel tax exemption.

Joseph A. GriffoFinance Committee

Relates to credit union memberships and membership powers

Relates to credit union memberships and membership powers; sets forth the qualifications for membership in a credit union; and amends the powers of credit unions in relation to business loans,…

Joseph A. GriffoFinance Committee

Honoring legendary football coach Thomas A. Schoen upon the occasion of his induction into the Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame

Joseph A. GriffoAdopted

Adopted