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
- S4787In Senate Committee· Jun 5, 2012Relates to the implementation of an interface between the department of motor vehicles and the state police to compare information submitted to the department
- S4783In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Relates to a program for veteran speakers in classrooms to supplement instructional and educational aspects of American military history
- S4769In Senate Committee· Jun 6, 2012Directs the division of veterans' affairs to establish and distribute a veterans' bill of rights, and to contract with veterans' services outreach programs
- S4768In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Establishes a people with developmental disabilities and mental health worker registry
- S4762In Assembly Committee· May 21, 2012Includes the federal government within the definition of "public body" for purposes of conservation easements
- S4760In Senate Committee· Apr 30, 2012Creates mental illness and chemical dependence initiative
- J1374Adopted· Apr 13, 2011Commemorating the 60th Annual observance of the National Day of Prayer in the State of New YorkAdopted
- S4525In Assembly Committee· Apr 25, 2012Authorizes nurse practitioners to admit mentally ill patients
- J1231Adopted· Apr 12, 2011Paying tribute to The Honorable Frank B. Williams, Justice of the New York State Supreme Court upon the occasion of his retirementAdopted
- S4467Senate Floor Calendar· May 10, 2011Relating to state mental health and developmental disabilities programs, offices and issues; repealer
- S4445Signed by Governor· Jul 28, 2011Extends the authorization of the county of Rensselaer to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes for two yearsSigned into law
- S4324In Senate Committee· Mar 30, 2012Allows municipalities to lease naming rights of government owned property
- S4132In Senate Committee· May 9, 2012Directs certain commissioners to study and report on the costs to the state of early diagnosis and treatment of autism
- S4109In Senate Committee· Mar 30, 2012Provides for behavioral health wraparound demonstration projects combining services through the office for people with developmental disabilities, the office of mental health and the department of health
- S4110In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Relates to establishing a universal child health passport
- J952Adopted· Mar 22, 2011Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 9, 2011, as Yellow Ribbon Day in the State of New YorkAdopted
- J953Adopted· Mar 22, 2011Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 6, 2011, as Missing Persons Day in the State of New YorkAdopted
- S4045Signed by Governor· Aug 3, 2011Authorizes the town of East Greenbush to lease certain parklandsSigned into law
- S4013Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 21, 2011Facilitates payment of claims by health insurers to municipalities for early intervention services
- J845Adopted· Mar 15, 2011Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of SUNY Empire State CollegeAdopted
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