Senate · District 45 · 2011–12
Betty Little
SD-45No longer in office
Chair, Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation
In office since 2009 · 6 sessionslittle@senate.state.ny.us
Sponsored
242
105 bills, 137 resolutions
Passed a house
38
bills, Senate or Assembly
Signed into law
15
by the governor
Avg impact
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no rated bills passed yet
Vote participation
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no floor votes recorded yet
Effectiveness
26 of 243 sponsored bills passed (29.4%), ranking #16 of 63 in the Senate. Effectiveness points, which weigh each passed bill by its impact, start with the 2023–24 session.
All sponsored legislation
242 bills and resolutions, newest firstHide resolutions
- S6714In Assembly Committee· May 14, 2012Provides that an elementary or secondary student shall not have capacity to consent to sexual conduct with a school employee
- S6670Signed by Governor· Aug 1, 2012Authorizes remote net metering by farm and non-residential customer-generators using micro-hydroelectric generating equipmentSigned into law
- S6663Vetoed· Oct 3, 2012Establishes the "tourism economic development fund" to be funded with revenue from the licensing of the "I Love NY" brandVetoed
- S6501Signed by Governor· Jul 18, 2012Extends from December 1, 2012 until December 1, 2015, the expiration of the authority of the county of Hamilton to impose a mortgage taxSigned into law
- J3254Adopted· Feb 15, 2012Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 19-26, 2012, as New York Saves Week, in conjunction with America Saves WeekAdopted
- J3192Adopted· Feb 7, 2012Mourning the death of Joseph Vernon Lamb Jr., distinguished citizen and devoted member of his communityAdopted
- S6398In Senate Committee· Feb 3, 2012Authorizes educational institutions to agree to pay all or a portion of the salaries and compensation payable to municipal school crossing guards
- S6394Senate Floor Calendar· Apr 19, 2012Authorizes the town of Inlet to offer a 20 year retirement plan to police officer John Harrington
- J3180Adopted· Feb 7, 2012Honoring Dan Burke upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the J. Walter Juckett Community Service AwardAdopted
- J3179Adopted· Feb 7, 2012Congratulating John Amoriell upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th BirthdayAdopted
- J3178Adopted· Feb 7, 2012Congratulating Frederick D. Conway on attaining the rank of Eagle ScoutAdopted
- J3177Adopted· Feb 7, 2012Congratulating Cole P. Gailor on attaining the rank of Eagle ScoutAdopted
- J3062Adopted· Jan 24, 2012Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the North Country Chamber of CommerceAdopted
- J3063Adopted· Jan 24, 2012Congratulating Sophie Clarke upon the occasion of capturing the esteemed title of Sole Survivor on Survivor: South PacificAdopted
- S6266In Assembly Committee· Jun 12, 2012Grants sales and use tax exemption for certain tangible personal property and services used in the operation of recreational skiing facilities
- J2967Adopted· Jan 19, 2012Commending Judge Penelope D. Clute upon the occasion of her retirement after 10 years of distinguished service to the Plattsburgh City CourtAdopted
- S6192Signed by Governor· Jun 29, 2012Authorizes health care professionals licensed in other jurisdictions and appointed by World Triathlon Corporation to practice in this state at a triathlonSigned into law
- S6127Signed by Governor· Aug 17, 2012Provides for mutual aid to and by member states of the Northeastern Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact and states which are members of other compactsSigned into law
- S6125In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Authorizes school districts to establish a reserve fund to cover the costs and expenses of providing special education programs
- J2815Adopted· Jan 10, 2012Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of SUNY AdirondackAdopted
Committees
- Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And RecreationChair
- Civil Service And Pensions
- Consumer Protection
- Crime Victims, Crime And Correction
- Environmental Conservation
- Finance
- Judiciary
- Local Government