Senate · District 47 · 2011–12
Joseph A. Griffo
SD-47
Chair, Banks
In office since 2009 · 9 sessionsgriffo@nysenate.gov
Sponsored
267
130 bills, 137 resolutions
Passed a house
29
bills, Senate or Assembly
Signed into law
8
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
27 of 268 sponsored bills passed (24.5%), ranking #15 of 63 in the Senate. Effectiveness points, which weigh each passed bill by its impact, start with the 2023–24 session.
All sponsored legislation
267 bills and resolutions, newest firstHide resolutions
- S3321In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Defines honey and provides standards for honey sold in this state; repealer
- S3266In Senate Committee· Feb 8, 2012Provides for special elections for the offices of comptroller and attorney general for vacancies during a term
- J497Adopted· Feb 15, 2011Honoring Phyllis and Donald Aldinger upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the Community Service AwardAdopted
- J496Adopted· Feb 15, 2011Honoring Deputy Michael Burger of the Oneida County Sheriff's Department upon the occasion of being named Deputy of the YearAdopted
- J472Adopted· Feb 15, 2011Commending The Honorable Michael L. Dwyer upon the occasion of being named Grand Marshal of the 2011 Utica St. Patrick's Day ParadeAdopted
- S2870In Senate Committee· Feb 8, 2012Provides for the filling of vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor by appointment of the governor subject to confirmation by the senate and assembly
- S2867In Senate Committee· Feb 8, 2012Provides that upon failure by the legislature to act upon a budget within seventy-two hours from the beginning of the state fiscal year a default budget shall take effect
- S2869In Senate Committee· Feb 8, 2012Removes constitutional provision that the lieutenant-governor shall act as governor when the governor is absent from the state
- S2868In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Provides that the New York state canal corporation may sell or lease canal lands or personal property to governmental entities for less than fair market value
- S2847In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Imposes term limits for the offices of governor, comptroller and attorney-general
- S2777In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Relates to the election delegates
- S2778Signed by Governor· Jun 1, 2011Validates and legalizes certain bond anticipation notes issued by the village of NorwoodSigned into law
- J397Adopted· Feb 8, 2011Commending the Vernon Verona Sherrill Senior High School FFA Chapter on its designation as the NYS Agricultural Society's NYS FFA Chapter of the YearAdopted
- J354Adopted· Feb 1, 2011Congratulating Gerald Gotti upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of dedicated service in New York State law enforcementAdopted
- J355Adopted· Feb 1, 2011Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Floyd Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies AuxiliaryAdopted
- S2490In Senate Committee· Feb 8, 2012Relates to a limited constitutional convention to amend articles III, IV, V and VIII of the constitution only
- S2489Stricken· Jan 9, 2012Creates the crimes of criminal interference with a funeral service in the first and second degrees
- S2488In Assembly Committee· Jun 19, 2012Relates to pistol permit privacy
- S2453In Senate Committee· Feb 8, 2012Provides for initiative and referendum and recall
- S2418In Assembly Committee· May 22, 2012Extends the archery season in the Northern zone for one week beyond the close of rifle season
Committees
- BanksChair
- Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business
- Crime Victims, Crime And Correction
- Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation
- Energy And Telecommunications
- Finance
- Higher Education
- Racing, Gaming And Wagering
- Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs