Bills by

Simcha Felder

Senator

293 bills as co-sponsorProfile and scorecard →felder@nysenate.gov

2013-2014 session

Co-sponsored bills

293 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

S3646Senate· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Signed chap.508
Authorizes volunteer fire and ambulance companies to receive grants for local government records management improvement
Authorizes volunteer fire and ambulance companies to receive grants for local government records management improvement.
George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
S6691Senate· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.305
Relates to the disposal of drugs, drug disposal sites and home pharmaceutical collection
Relates to the disposal of drugs, drug disposal sites and home pharmaceutical collection.
Phil BoyleSigned by Governor
Signed into law

S6329Senate· Signed Jul 22, 2014· Signed chap.148

Relates to extending certain provisions of the public library construction grant program

Extends certain provisions of the public library construction grant program authorizing grants for the purchase of property for library construction and increased aid for economically disadvantaged…

Hugh T. FarleySigned 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

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S6501Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Provides a procedure for delaying the effective date of proposed agency rules

Provides a procedure for delaying the effective date of proposed agency rules.

Kathleen A. MarchioneRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S6500Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to the filing of objections to agency rules by the administrative regulations review commission

Relates to the filing of objections to agency rules by the administrative regulations review commission.

Kathleen A. MarchioneRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S6483Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Provides for the detailing of the benefits and costs of proposed rules in the regulatory impact statements

Provides for the detailing of the benefits and costs of proposed rules in the regulatory impact statements to ensure proper disclosure to the public of such information.

David J. ValeskyRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S6007Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Recommitted to rules

Establishes penalties for the unauthorized release of personally identifiable information from student records and certain records of classroom teachers and building principals

Establishes penalties for the unauthorized release of personally identifiable information from student records and certain records of classroom teachers and building principals.

John J. FlanaganRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S5827Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Recommitted to rules

Relates to the fingerprinting of applicants for employment at school districts

Relates to the fingerprinting of applicants for employment at school districts.

John J. FlanaganRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S5257Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Authorizes an agency in a city with a population of one million or more to send notices, bills and other communications by electronic means

Authorizes an agency in a city with a population of one million or more to send notices, bills and other communications by electronic means.

Martin J. GoldenRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S4492Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Recommitted to rules

Relates to the fingerprinting of applicants for employment at school districts

Relates to the fingerprinting of applicants for employment at school districts.

John J. FlanaganRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S2160Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Provides for public comment during the initial development, preparation and promulgation of rules

Provides for public comment during the initial development, preparation and promulgation of rules; establishes an affirmative duty upon agencies to reach out to regulated persons who may be…

David J. ValeskyRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S1441Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to exemptions from sales and use taxes for certain fuel, gas, electricity, refrigeration and steam and gas

Relates to exemptions from sales and use taxes for certain fuel, gas, electricity, refrigeration and steam and gas.

Patrick M. GallivanRules Committee

ImpactPending

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S2762Senate· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Establishes a credit against income tax for the rehabilitation of distressed commercial properties

Establishes a credit against income tax for the rehabilitation of distressed commercial properties; allows for 30% of the qualified rehabilitation expenditures up to $100,000; requires that to be…

Michael H. RanzenhoferWays And Means Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S5986Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Enacts the "freeze unsafe closures now act" to delay the closure and consolidation of state facilities operated by the office of mental health and the office for people with developmental disabilities

Enacts the "freeze unsafe closures now act" to delay the closure and consolidation of state facilities operated by the office of mental health and the office for people with developmental…

Tom LibousWays And Means Committee

ImpactPending

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S5955Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Substituted by a8231a

Prohibits the imposition of any additional fee for the issuance of a driver's license or non-driver identification card with a veteran's distinguishing mark

Prohibits the imposition of any additional fee for the issuance of a driver's license or non-driver identification card with a veteran's distinguishing mark.

Greg BallOn the Senate floor

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S4614Senate· Moved Jun 13, 2014· Amend and recommit to finance

Relates to regulation of toxic chemicals in children's products

Relates to regulation of toxic chemicals in children's products; establishes the interstate chemical clearinghouse.

Phil BoyleFinance Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S5970Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Exempts mortgages of residential real property from taxation when property is purchased by owners receiving state or federal buyout of prior residence destroyed in hurricane Sandy

Exempts mortgages of residential real property from taxation when property is purchased by owners receiving state or federal buyout of their prior residence destroyed in hurricane Sandy.

Andrew J. LanzaWays And Means Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S5252Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2014· Referred to education

Relates to computer-based assessment technology apportionment

Relates to computer-based assessment technology apportionment; provides aid for technology purchases beginning in the 2015-2016 school year for school districts and boards of cooperative educational…

John J. FlanaganEducation Committee

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S3732Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Establishes an angel tax credit for investors who invest in certified startup business enterprises

Establishes an angel tax credit for investors who invest in certified startup business enterprises.

John A. DeFranciscoWays And Means Committee

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S2328Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2014· Referred to social services

Prohibits placing of level 2 or 3 sex offenders in any temporary emergency housing or homeless shelters used to house families with children

Prohibits placing of level 2 and 3 sex offenders in any temporary emergency housing or homeless shelters used to house families with children.

Jeffrey D. KleinSocial Services Committee

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S6869Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Broadens considerations required during review of existing administrative rules and during creation of new rules

Broadens considerations required during review of existing administrative rules and during creation of new rules.

Patrick M. GallivanGovernmental Operations Committee

ImpactPending

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S6762Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2014· Ordered to third reading rules cal.180

Exempts certain veterans in state veterans homes or adult day care at a state veterans home from requirements to enroll in a medicaid managed care plan or a medicaid long term care plan

Exempts honorably discharged military veterans, their widow or spouse, and eligible Gold Star parents in state veterans homes or adult day care at a state veterans home from requirements to enroll…

John J. FlanaganOn the Assembly floor

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S5811Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to health

Requires health care facilities to respect each patient's religious beliefs with regard to the provision of health care

Requires health care facilities to respect each patient's religious beliefs with regard to the provision of health care.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S4414Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to health

Designates Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) as a communicable disease, and requires general hospitals to identify, track and report upon such disease

Designates Carbapenem-resistent Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) as a communicable disease, and requires general hospitals to identify, track and report upon such disease.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

ImpactPending

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