Senate · District 53 · 2011–12

Thomas F. O'Mara

SD-53

Chair, Elections

In office since 2011 · 8 sessionsomara@nysenate.gov

Effectiveness

26 of 144 sponsored bills passed (40.3%), ranking #16 of 63 in the Senate. Effectiveness points, which weigh each passed bill by its impact, start with the 2023–24 session.

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S4482Signed by Governor· Aug 15, 2011Extends provisions of law relating to the mortgage recording tax in the county of YatesSigned into law
S4468In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Provides for distance learning for continuing education of home inspectors and hearing aid dispensers
S4403In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Provides for actuarially appropriate discounts on fire and homeowners insurance after completion of certified residential home safety and loss prevention course
S4267Signed by Governor· Sep 23, 2011Authorizes Schuyler county to convey an easement through land located in Seneca Harbor Park to enable access to lakefront developmentSigned into law
S4233Signed by Governor· Jun 8, 2011Extends provisions of law relating to the mortgage recording tax in the county of Steuben until December 1, 2014Signed into law
S4232Signed by Governor· Jul 12, 2011Extends authorization of the county of Yates to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes until November 30, 2013Signed into law
S4186Senate Floor Calendar· May 9, 2011Extends authorization of the county of Steuben to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes until November 30, 2013
S4187Signed by Governor· Jul 12, 2011Extends authorization of the county of Chemung to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes until November 30, 2013Signed into law
S4162Senate Floor Calendar· May 9, 2011Authorizes the county of Tompkins to continue imposing an additional one percent sales tax
S3997Signed by Governor· Jul 28, 2011Authorizes the county of Schuyler to extend the one percent additional sales and compensating use tax for two more yearsSigned into law
S3926In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Authorizes Chemung county to impose an additional mortgage recording tax and authorizes such county to expend existing mortgage recording tax on county services
S3925Stricken· Jan 9, 2012Enables Schuyler county IDA to finance automobile racing facilities
S3920In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Authorizes Cornell University to enter into memoranda of understanding with state agencies to provide services and technical assistance
J707Adopted· Mar 8, 2011Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to declare February 22, 2011, as Spay Day in the State of New YorkAdopted
J706Adopted· Mar 8, 2011Congratulating Jimmie Johnson upon the occasion of winning his fifth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series titleAdopted
J708Adopted· Mar 8, 2011Commending McKenna Heffner on her designation as a Distinguished Finalist in the 16th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards programAdopted
J709Adopted· Mar 8, 2011Commending Paarth Shah, of Horseheads, on his designation as a State Honoree in the 16th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards programAdopted
S3500Senate Floor Calendar· Mar 2, 2011Provides for time frames within certain actions must be taken relating to elections, special elections and military ballots
S3174In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Relates to authorizing the county of Tompkins to impose a county recording tax on obligation secured by a mortgage on real property
J399Adopted· Feb 8, 2011Commending Firefighter Robert J. Beckwith upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Wellsburg Fire DeptAdopted

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