Senate · District 61 · 2011–12
Michael H. Ranzenhofer
SD-61No longer in office
Chair, Corporations, Authorities And Commissions
In office since 2009 · 6 sessionsranz@senate.state.ny.us
Sponsored
324
114 bills, 210 resolutions
Passed a house
32
bills, Senate or Assembly
Signed into law
11
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
17 of 325 sponsored bills passed (22.1%), ranking #29 of 63 in the Senate. Effectiveness points, which weigh each passed bill by its impact, start with the 2023–24 session.
All sponsored legislation
324 bills and resolutions, newest firstHide resolutions
- J1463Adopted· May 3, 2011Congratulating Jonathan James Jager on attaining the rank of Eagle ScoutAdopted
- J1464Adopted· May 3, 2011Congratulating Ryan Michael Wheatley on attaining the rank of Eagle ScoutAdopted
- S4753Signed by Governor· Jan 27, 2012Relates to obtaining best value for contracts for purchase contractsSigned into law
- S4611In Senate Committee· Jun 21, 2012Relates to the overall operation of non-profit entities in the state of New York; repealer
- J1375Adopted· Apr 13, 2011Mourning the untimely death of Staff Sergeant Michael Lammerts of Tonawanda, New York, and paying tribute to his courageous actions as a member of the United States ArmyAdopted
- S4556In Senate Committee· Jun 21, 2012Makes internal audit functions optional by school districts unless an audit by the comptroller reveals deficiencies
- S4524In Senate Committee· Jan 12, 2012Authorizes optional retirement programs for municipalities, local governments and school districts
- J1213Adopted· Apr 12, 2011Honoring Maryanne Arena upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Constance E. Miller Award of Excellence by the Mental Health Association of GeneseeAdopted
- S4487In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Increases project size for which separate contracts on public work are required; repealer
- S4484In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Prohibits bonuses for employees, officers and members of governing boards of state authorities who are members of the New York State retirement system
- S4485Senate Floor Calendar· May 16, 2011Requires health clubs to provide automated external defibrillators during business hours when they are staffed
- S4486In Assembly Committee· Jun 11, 2012Extends provisions for internal audits by school districts from annually to every five years
- S4450In Senate Committee· Jan 24, 2012Requires all public authorities owning, leasing, and controlling critical infrastructure to study the potential consequences of privatization
- S4451In Senate Committee· Feb 1, 2012Relates to the powers, duties and activities of the authority budget office and clarifies entities subject to the authority of that office; repealer
- S4449In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Provides that a public authority or municipality may not provide a tax benefit without declaring a specific listing of the public benefit
- S4430In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Adds powers and duties to the canal corporation
- S4428In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Relates to borrowing by public authorities, not-for-profit corporations, and industrial development agencies
- S4429In Senate Committee· Apr 17, 2012Eliminates a number of filing fees imposed on businesses by the department of state; repealers
- S4384In Senate Committee· Feb 8, 2012Establishes the Medicaid identification and anti-fraud biometric technology program
- J1149Adopted· Apr 5, 2011Congratulating the 2010 Williamsville North High School Girls' Field Hockey Team upon the occasion of capturing the New York State Class A ChampionshipAdopted
Committees
- Corporations, Authorities And CommissionsChair
- Agriculture
- Banks
- Crime Victims, Crime And Correction
- Education
- Elections
- Judiciary
- Racing, Gaming And Wagering
- Transportation