Bills by

Joseph A. Griffo

Senator

287 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →griffo@nysenate.gov

2013-2014 session

Sponsored bills

287 bills. Ordered by the date of each bill’s latest official action: referral, amendment, floor vote, passage or signature.

Impact is how much a bill would change if enacted, from 1 (minimal) to 10 (transformational). Passage is our estimate of the chance it becomes law this session. How we score

J2803Senate· Moved Jan 14, 2014· Adopted
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Utica Mutual to be celebrated February 24, 2014
Joseph A. GriffoAdopted
Adopted
ImpactPending
OutcomeAdopted
J2798Senate· Moved Jan 14, 2014· Adopted
Commemorating the 85th Anniversary of The Stanley Theatre
Joseph A. GriffoAdopted
Adopted
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OutcomeAdopted

S5265Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Shortens the periods within which sex offenders must appear to have a photograph taken and provide notice of changes of address, internet accounts, and enrollment, employment or residence at higher education

Shortens the periods within which sex offenders must appear to have a photograph taken and provide notice of changes of address, internet accounts, and enrollment, employment or residence at…

Joseph A. GriffoCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S5261Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to children and families

Relates to creating additional safeguards to protect the welfare of children enrolled in day care programs in New York state

Relates to creating additional safe guards to protect the welfare of children enrolled in day care programs in New York state.

Joseph A. GriffoChildren And Families Committee

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S5262Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to creating a tax credit for New York state businesses that source materials and supplies manufactured by other New York state businesses

Relates to creating a tax credit for New York state businesses that source materials and supplies manufactured by other New York state businesses.

Joseph A. GriffoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4991Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to insurance

Relates to insurance coverage of early intervention services

Relates to insurance coverage of early intervention services.

Joseph A. GriffoInsurance Committee

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S4866Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to local government

Authorizes Oneida county to establish wireless surcharges

Authorizes Oneida county to establish wireless surcharges.

Joseph A. GriffoLocal Government Committee

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S4694Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to labor

Relates to the establishment of rates of payment and delivery of health care services

Relates to the establishment of rates of payment and delivery of health care services; directs the chair of the workers' compensation board to biennially prepare and establish a schedule of fees.

Joseph A. GriffoLabor Committee

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S4513Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to education

Requires transporters, school districts, and counties to establish a rider verification system for certain special transportation passengers

Requires transporters, school districts, and counties to establish a rider verification system for certain special transportation passengers.

Joseph A. GriffoEducation Committee

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S4491Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to sales and deliveries of liquor and wine to not-for-profit organizations

Relates to sales and deliveries of liquor and wine to not-for-profit organizations.

Joseph A. GriffoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4052Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to insurance

Relates to community based air ambulance subscription services

Relates to community based air ambulance subscription services.

Joseph A. GriffoInsurance Committee

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S3919Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Requires sex offenders who fail to register or verify twice or more to wear a location-tracking device

Requires sex offenders who fail to register or verify their registration on two or more occasions to wear a location-tracking device while on probation, parole, conditional release or post-release…

Joseph A. GriffoCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S3908Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to local government

Provides coverage for certain physical fitness programs to volunteer firefighters

Provides coverage for certain physical fitness programs to volunteer firefighters.

Joseph A. GriffoLocal Government Committee

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S3870Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Allows for electronic court appearance in any county of the state, except an appearance at a hearing or trial

Provides for electronic court appearance in a criminal action, anywhere in the state, in the discretion of the court having jurisdiction of the defendant; provides that the defendant must, after…

Joseph A. GriffoCodes Committee

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S3674Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Directs court to establish a period of commitment for persons found not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect

Directs a criminal court to establish a period of commitment for persons found not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect; a person so committed shall not be eligible for release from the…

Joseph A. GriffoCodes Committee

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S3561Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to investigations and government operations

Extends certain provisions relating to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley act

Extends certain provisions relating to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley act.

Joseph A. GriffoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3387Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation shall provide Empire Passports to individuals whose qualified service commenced on or after

Directs the Commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to provide Empire Passports to the families of reservists and members of the National Guard, whose qualified…

Joseph A. GriffoCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S3380Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to elections

Relates to the hours for voting

Relates to the hours for voting in special elections.

Joseph A. GriffoElections Committee

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S3374Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Prohibits the transmission of unsolicited advertising text messages to cellular telephones or pagers

Prohibits the transmission of unsolicited advertising text messages to cellular telephones or pagers; makes an exception for providers of such services and their affiliates who have permission;…

Joseph A. GriffoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S3334Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to judiciary

Repeals and reenacts provisions on time limitations on certain actions against professional engineers, architects, other designers and construction contractors

Repeals and reenacts statute of limitation provisions on wrongful death, personal injury and property damage actions against professional engineers, architects, landscape architects, land surveyors…

Joseph A. GriffoJudiciary Committee

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S3114Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to banks

Relates to the rate of interest to be paid on judgments and accrued claims

Relates to the rate of interest to be paid on judgments and accrued claims; ties the rate of interest to the maturity treasury yield as published by the federal reserve.

Joseph A. GriffoBanks Committee

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S2400Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Authorizes a governmental agency or municipality to designate a highway or portion of highway as open for travel by an ATV

Authorizes a governmental agency, by rule or regulation, or municipality, by local law ordinance, to designate a highway or portion of highway as open for travel by an ATV in order to gain access to…

Joseph A. GriffoTransportation Committee

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S2402Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment of a police officer or peace officer

Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment of a police officer or peace officer; provides for such an offense to be a class E felony.

Joseph A. GriffoCodes Committee

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S2403Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to elections

Makes provisions relating to the joint nomination of candidates for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor

Makes provisions relating to the joint nomination of candidates for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor; provides candidates be designated jointly either by the state committee or by…

Joseph A. GriffoElections Committee

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S2399Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Provides additional discharge planning for persons being released from civil confinement

Provides additional discharge planning for persons being released from civil confinement including supervision, electronic monitoring, appropriate clothing, transportation, medication and a service…

Joseph A. GriffoMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S1972Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Relates to pistol permit privacy

Relates to pistol permit privacy and makes all personal information regarding pistol or revolver licensees confidential except to law enforcement agencies and to individuals requesting information…

Joseph A. GriffoCodes Committee

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S1962Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Permits employees of authorized organizations to operate games of chance

Permits employees of authorized organizations to operate games of chance.

Joseph A. GriffoRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S1973Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Establishes a non-trail snowmobile registration for snowmobiles which shall be used solely for the purpose of gaining access to hunting, fishing and trapping areas

Establishes a non-trail snowmobile registration for snowmobiles which shall be used solely for the purpose of gaining access to hunting, fishing and trapping areas.

Joseph A. GriffoTransportation Committee

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S1967Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to investigations and government operations

Prohibits the legislature from recessing after the start of the state fiscal year until it has passed a budget

Prohibits the legislature from recessing after the start of the state fiscal year until it has passed a budget; allows recess during such period for public holidays.

Joseph A. GriffoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1968Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to investigations and government operations

Requires legislative fiscal impact notes to include objective calculations of anticipated economic impacts for next three years on state or subdivisions; repealer

Requires legislative fiscal impact notes to include objective calculations of anticipated economic impacts for next three years on state or political subdivisions.

Joseph A. GriffoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1964Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to finance

Establishes the commission on public authority reform to study and investigate reducing the number of public authorities and their subsidiaries

Establishes a temporary state commission to be known as the commission on public authority reform to study and investigate reducing the number of public authorities and their subsidiaries in New…

Joseph A. GriffoFinance Committee

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S2089Senate· Vetoed Dec 18, 2013· Vetoed memo.275

Relates to credit union memberships and membership powers

Relates to credit union memberships and membership powers; sets forth the qualifications for membership in a credit union; and amends the powers of credit unions in relation to business loans,…

Joseph A. GriffoVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

S2494Senate· Signed Nov 13, 2013· Signed chap.495

Relates to the maximum amount of funds which the state comptroller and the commissioner of taxation and finance may deposit

Relates to the maximum amount of funds which the state comptroller and the commissioner of taxation and finance may deposit and the maximum amount of funds on deposit at a community banking…

Joseph A. GriffoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S4122Senate· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.367

Relates to payments in lieu of taxes made by certain entities for property located at One Nirvana Plaza, Forestport, New York

Relates to payments in lieu of taxes made by certain entities for property located at One Nirvana Plaza, Forestport, New York.

Joseph A. GriffoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S3469Senate· Signed Sep 12, 2013· Signed chap.341

Establishes certain substances as schedule I stimulants controlled substances

Establishes certain substances as schedule I stimulant controlled substances.

Joseph A. GriffoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law