Senate · District 43 · 2011–12
Roy J. McDonald
SD-43No longer in office
Chair, Mental Health And Developmental Disabilities
In office since 2009 · 2 sessionsmcdonald@senate.state.ny.us
Sponsored
160
117 bills, 43 resolutions
Passed a house
23
bills, Senate or Assembly
Signed into law
16
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
33 of 161 sponsored bills passed (29.3%), ranking #12 of 63 in the Senate. Effectiveness points, which weigh each passed bill by its impact, start with the 2023–24 session.
All sponsored legislation
160 bills and resolutions, newest firstHide resolutions
- J3555Adopted· Mar 13, 2012Commemorating September 2012 as Lifelong Learning Month in the State of New YorkAdopted
- J3556Adopted· Mar 13, 2012Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 9, 2012, as Yellow Ribbon Day in the State of New YorkAdopted
- S6620In Senate Committee· May 14, 2012Relates to the release of mental hygiene records pertaining to allegations and investigations of abuse or mistreatment
- S6619In Senate Committee· Mar 5, 2012Changes references from developmental centers to developmental disabilities services offices in relation to on-site client advocacy
- S6584Signed by Governor· Oct 3, 2012Relates to activities by former state officersSigned into law
- S6107Senate Floor Calendar· Jan 9, 2012Provides that the provisions creating the abuse prevention notification system shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day
- S5795Signed by Governor· Sep 23, 2011Relates to reporting of crimes at mental hygiene facilitiesSigned into law
- S5796Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 22, 2011Creates an abuse prevention notification system
- S5794In Senate Committee· May 15, 2012Requires standardized training curriculum for persons employed or volunteering at a mental health care provider certified or operated by the office for people with developmental disabilities
- S5791In Senate Committee· May 9, 2012Increases the frequency that visitation or inspections of facilities operated or licensed by the office for people with developmental disabilities must be made each year
- S5792Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 22, 2011Relates to designating the ombudsman as an employee of the commissioner on quality of care and advocacy for persons with disabilities
- S5793Signed by Governor· Sep 23, 2011Relates to providing notice of abuse investigations at mental hygiene agenciesSigned into law
- S5771Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 11, 2012Relates to suspension or demotion upon the abolition or reduction of positions for labor class and noncompetitive titles; repealer
- J2599Adopted· Jun 17, 2011Commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Hoosick Falls Monumental Works of Hoosick Falls, New YorkAdopted
- J2565Adopted· Jun 17, 2011Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shinas upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding AnniversaryAdopted
- S5716In Senate Committee· May 15, 2012Relates to limiting the work week of direct care workers
- S5711In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Relates to disqualification of employment for criminal history and the definition of ability to consent
- S5690In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Authorizes the lease of lands located at the State University of New York at Albany
- S5685In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Authorizes Lisa Kyer to purchase service credit in the New York state employees' retirement system for certain employment as finance director by Helping Hands School
- J2448Adopted· Jun 14, 2011Honoring Brown's Brewing Company upon the occasion of its Whiskey Barrel Aged Porter capturing the Gold Medal for Best Beer in New York StateAdopted
Committees
- Mental Health And Developmental DisabilitiesChair
- Alcoholism And Drug Abuse
- Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business
- Labor
- Local Government
- Racing, Gaming And Wagering
- Transportation
- Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs