Senate · District 1 · 2011–12
Kenneth P. LaValle
SD-1No longer in office
Chair, Higher Education
In office since 2009 · 6 sessionslavalle@nysenate.gov
Sponsored
420
302 bills, 118 resolutions
Passed a house
52
bills, Senate or Assembly
Signed into law
21
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
44 of 421 sponsored bills passed (16.2%), ranking #7 of 63 in the Senate. Effectiveness points, which weigh each passed bill by its impact, start with the 2023–24 session.
All sponsored legislation
420 bills and resolutions, newest firstHide resolutions
- S1941In Senate Committee· May 31, 2012Defines lease-hold retirement community and proscribes rules and regulations for ownership and operation thereof
- S1943In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Requires the state university trustees to establish a process to eliminate or reduce duplication of academic degree programs within the state university system
- S1940In Assembly Committee· Jun 21, 2012Relates to the unlawful sale of dissertations, theses and term papers
- S1937In Assembly Committee· May 16, 2012Provides increased penalties and education for hazing, underage drinking and drug use within athletic teams, fraternities and sororities at college campuses
- S1938In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Establishes procedures and guidelines for which a test subject may request and obtain information and materials regarding a standardized test
- S1936In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Prohibits label obstruction of over-the-counter drugs
- S1935In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Relates to the employee benefit accrued liability reserve fund
- S1858In Assembly Committee· Jun 11, 2012Amends the tax law in relation to the timing of distribution of mortgage recording tax revenues by counties
- S1859In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Authorizes a real property tax exemption for senior citizens in the town of Southampton
- S1861In Senate Committee· May 16, 2012Increases from twenty-four to sixty months, the time for which reconsideration for parole shall be determined
- S1860In Senate Committee· Jan 30, 2012Requires state and local agencies to establish a priority processing procedure for the review of construction permits which meet certain energy and environmental design standards
- S1857In Assembly Committee· Mar 29, 2012Prohibits certain persons convicted under article six-C of the correction law from serving as a trustee, principal, officer, or member of a board of education
- S1856In Assembly Committee· Jun 20, 2012Restricts the residency of certain sex offenders
- S1810In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Authorizes on-site inspections of degree granting proprietary institutions by the commissioner of education for compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- S1811In Senate Committee· Feb 8, 2012Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow a district court judge to serve as a family court judge in the judicial district of his or her residence
- S1805In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Provides for the development of a comprehensive campus security plan for the state university of New York, the city university of New York and community colleges;
- S1809In Assembly Committee· Apr 30, 2012Mandates attendance by members appointed by the governor at meetings of councils of state-operated institutions
- S1807In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Requires institutions of higher education to disclose financial aid policies
- S1806In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Requires the regents to include certain information with respect to increased costs when altering or amending rules or regulations
- S1808In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Requires disclosure of gifts made to certain foundations by foreign governments, persons and entities
Committees
- Higher EducationChair
- Aging
- Education
- Environmental Conservation
- Finance
- Insurance
- Judiciary
- Rules