Bills by

Tony Avella

Senator

977 bills as co-sponsorProfile and scorecard →avella@nysenate.gov

2013-2014 session

Co-sponsored bills

977 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

S4654Senate· Vetoed Dec 29, 2014· Vetoed memo.580
Creates the New York city transit authority safety advisory panel to study and report on safety from terrorist acts
Creates the New York city transit authority safety advisory panel to study and report on safety from terrorist acts and to provide a moratorium on the closing of token booths and minimum staffing…
Martin J. GoldenVetoed
Vetoed
ImpactPending
OutcomeVetoed
S6718Senate· Signed Dec 27, 2014· Approval memo.28
Relates to the disclosure of records by the port authority of New York and New Jersey
Relates to the disclosure of records and meetings by the port authority of New York and New Jersey to the public; provides that the state law with the greatest rights of access shall be deemed to…
Michael H. Ranzenhofer

S5275Senate· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Signed chap.512

Restricts the luminous power of lighting fixtures installed or maintained by the state

Restricts the luminous power of lighting fixtures installed or maintained by the state.

Carl L. MarcellinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7956Senate· Moved Dec 1, 2014· Referred to rules

Requires the New York city planning commission to hold public community forum prior to approving the location or continued operation of a supportive housing facility or social services center

Requires the New York city planning commission to hold a public community forum prior to approving the location or continued operation of a supportive housing facility or social services center.

Jeffrey D. KleinRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S6641Senate· Vetoed Nov 21, 2014· Vetoed memo.519

Relates to the administration of services offered by the office for people with developmental disabilities

Relates to the administration of services offered by the office for people with developmental disabilities.

David CarlucciVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S6482Senate· Vetoed Nov 21, 2014· Vetoed memo.518

Establishes that not-for-profit organizations and public benefit corporations shall be entitled to all prompt contracting interest due from a state agency at the time of the first payment

Establishes that not-for-profit organizations and public benefit corporations shall be entitled to all prompt contracting interest due from a state agency at the time of the first payment.

John A. DeFranciscoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S4095Senate· Vetoed Nov 21, 2014· Vetoed memo.516

Makes provisions for payment to certain peace officers employed by department of corrections and community supervision for salary and medical expenses while subject to sickness

Provides that peace officers employed by the department of corrections and community supervision who suffer an employment related illness shall receive their salary and medical expenses until…

Joseph E. RobachVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S7955Senate· Moved Oct 29, 2014· Referred to rules

Relates to musical instruments containing ivory or rhinoceros horn

Relates to musical instruments containing ivory or rhinoceros horn; specifies amount allowable for instruments for elephant ivory and mammoth ivory; requires documentation to show articles with…

Andrew J. LanzaRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S7951Senate· Moved Oct 22, 2014· Referred to rules

Relates to expanding the persons responsible for reporting cases of suspected child abuse

Relates to expanding the persons responsible for reporting cases of suspected child abuse to include employees, volunteers, or agents of any corporate entity having an agreement with a municipality…

Kevin S. ParkerRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S7096Senate· Signed Oct 21, 2014· Signed chap.417

Requires the commissioner of education to make recommendations to the board of regents relating to the adoption of instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation in senior high schools

Requires the commissioner of education to make recommendations to the board of regents relating to the adoption of instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of AEDs in senior high…

Mark GrisantiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7464Senate· Signed Sep 23, 2014· Signed chap.396

Relates to extending the compliance period during which to obtain a tax abatement for solar electric generating systems

Relates to extending the compliance period during which to obtain a tax abatement for solar electric generating systems.

Andrew J. LanzaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7232Senate· Signed Sep 23, 2014· Signed chap.394

Relates to investigations to ensure the safety and rights of an individual with a disability or a vulnerable person

Relates to investigations by observing critical protocols and procedures to ensure the safety and rights of an individual with a disability or a vulnerable person; establishes such protocols and…

David CarlucciSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6617Senate· Signed Sep 22, 2014· Signed chap.355

Relates to future climate risk and/or sea level rise projections and other weather-related data

Relates to future climate risk and/or sea level rise projections and other weather-related data.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7026Senate· Signed Sep 4, 2014· Signed chap.344

Relates to the exemption from taxation for certain solar or wind energy systems or farm waste energy systems

Relates to the exemption from taxation for certain solar or wind energy systems or farm waste energy systems; specifies that construction of a solar or wind energy system or a farm waste energy…

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3553Senate· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.289

Provides for the requirements in absentee ballot applications for village elections to conform to state board of election absentee ballot requirements

Provides for the requirements in absentee ballot applications for village elections to conform to state board of election absentee ballot requirements.

David CarlucciSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3392Senate· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.288

Relates to the filling of the Jamaica Bay borrow pits

Relates to the filling of the Jamaica Bay borrow pits.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S2857Senate· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.287

Relates to maintenance of effort for state aid to public library systems

Relates to maintenance of effort for state aid to public library systems.

Hugh T. FarleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3965Senate· Signed Aug 4, 2014· Signed chap.197

Imposes increased penalties on assaults of certain New York city housing authority employees

Imposes increased penalties on assaults of certain New York city housing authority employees.

Andrew J. LanzaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S122Senate· Signed Aug 4, 2014· Signed chap.196

Elevates an intentional assault upon a school crossing guard to the class D felony of assault in the second degree

Elevates an intentional assault upon a school crossing guard to the class D felony of assault in the second degree.

José PeraltaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S612Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2014· Signed chap.192

Excludes any time during which a person was incarcerated from the ten year period relevant to the definition of the crime of persistent sexual abuse

Excludes any time during which a person was incarcerated from the ten year period relevant to the definition of the crime of persistent sexual abuse.

Michael GianarisSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7909Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2014· Signed chap.38

Relates to assessment services for youth alleged to be suffering from substance use disorder

Relates to assessment services for youth alleged to be suffering from substance use disorder.

Simcha FelderSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7910Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2014· Signed chap.39

Relates to updating instruction on drugs in health education courses

Relates to updating instruction on drugs in health education courses.

Jack M. MartinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7911Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2014· Signed chap.40

Relates to a heroin and opioid addiction awareness and education program

Relates to a heroin and opioid addiction awareness and education program.

Phil BoyleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7912Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2014· Signed chap.41

Relates to insurance coverage for substance abuse disorder

Relates to insurance coverage for substance use disorder; requires health plans to use a health care provider who specializes in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment to supervise…

James L. SewardSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7908Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2014· Signed chap.37

Relates to the designation of criminal sale of a prescription for a controlled substance or a controlled substance by a practitioner or pharmacist

Relates to the designation of criminal sale of a prescription for a controlled substance or a controlled substance by a practitioner or pharmacist.

Kemp HannonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7906Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2014· Signed chap.35

Allows certain employees of the bureau of narcotic enforcement access to criminal history information

Allows certain employees of the bureau of narcotic enforcement access to criminal history information.

Jack M. MartinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7907Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2014· Signed chap.36

Creates the offense of prescription medication fraud and deceit

Creates the offense of prescription medication fraud and deceit.

Carl L. MarcellinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7904Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2014· Signed chap.33

Establishes the opioid treatment and hospital diversion demonstration program

Establishes the opioid treatment and hospital diversion demonstration program.

Kemp HannonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7903Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2014· Signed chap.32

Relates to heroin and opioid addiction wraparound services demonstration

Relates to heroin and opioid addiction wraparound services demonstration program.

David CarlucciSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7905Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2014· Signed chap.34

Relates to requiring an informational card or sheet prior to distribution of opioid antagonists in certain cases

Relates to requiring an informational card or sheet prior to distribution of opioid antagonists in certain cases.

Kathleen A. MarchioneSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7902Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2014· Signed chap.31

Relates to criminalizing the sale of a controlled substance by a practitioner or pharmacist

Relates to criminalizing the sale of a controlled substance by a practitioner or pharmacist.

Kemp HannonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S2136Senate· Moved Jun 23, 2014· Referred to transportation

Provides that the fines for traffic infractions and traffic misdemeanors committed in a school traffic control zone are doubled

Provides that the fines for traffic infractions and traffic misdemeanors committed in a school traffic control zone are doubled; further requires such zones to be marked by a traffic light or stop…

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S7851Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Substituted by a9619b

Relates to aquatic invasive species and spread prevention

Relates to aquatic invasive species and spread prevention; provides relevant definitions and further relates to launching and environmental concerns; stipulates penalties for violation of this…

Thomas F. O'MaraOn the Senate floor

ImpactPending

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S7640Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Substituted by a9744

Relates to tax abatements and exemptions for rent regulated apartments occupied by persons with disabilities

Relates to tax abatements and exemptions for rent regulated apartments occupied by persons with disabilities.

Diane J. SavinoOn the Senate floor

ImpactPending

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S7326Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to the disability benefits of members of the New York City police pension fund

Relates to the disability benefits of members of the New York City police pension fund.

Martin J. GoldenRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S7273Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to aquatic invasive species and spread prevention

Relates to aquatic invasive species and spread prevention; provides relevant definitions and further relates to launching and environmental concerns; stipulates penalties for violation of this…

Thomas F. O'MaraRules Committee

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S7114Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Provides that state contracts shall include a provision that allows the state to cancel the contract when the cost of the contract exceeds the original bid by more than ten percent

Provides that state contracts shall include a provision that allows the state to cancel the contract when the cost of the contract exceeds the original bid by more than ten percent.

John A. DeFranciscoRules Committee

ImpactPending

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S6578Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to the prohibition of discrimination based on an individual's or a dependent's reproductive health decision making

Relates to the prohibition of discrimination based on an individual's or a dependent's reproductive health decision making.

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S6562Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Makes the restrictions relating to smoking in public areas applicable to electronic cigarettes

Makes the restrictions relating to smoking in public areas applicable to electronic cigarettes or any other device that vaporizes nicotine and other substances.

Kemp HannonRules Committee

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S6338Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules