Bills by

Christopher Friend

Assembly Member

37 bills as co-sponsorProfile and scorecard →

2013-2014 session

Co-sponsored bills

37 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

A10168Assembly· Vetoed Dec 29, 2014· Tabled
Relates to temporary provisions for the implementation of common core learning standards
Relates to temporary provisions for the implementation of common core learning standards; provides alternative calculation methods for any classroom teacher or building principal rated as…
Catherine NolanVetoed
Vetoed
ImpactPending
OutcomeVetoed
A8294Assembly· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Reported referred to rules
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…
Donna Lupardo

A4380Assembly· Moved Jun 3, 2014· Reported referred to codes

Enacts the engineers', architects', landscape architects' and land surveyors' good samaritan act

Enacts the engineers', architects', landscape architects' and land surveyors' good samaritan act to protect from liability for personal injury, wrongful death, property damage or other loss…

Steven EnglebrightCodes Committee

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A6084Assembly· Moved Feb 5, 2014· Opinion referred to judiciary

Provides that the availability of bills in electronic printable format shall constitute a printed bill for purposes of section 14 of article 3 of the constitution

Provides that the availability of bills in an electronic printable format shall constitute a printed bill for purposes of section 14 of article 3 of the constitution.

James TediscoJudiciary Committee

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A5206Assembly· Moved Feb 5, 2014· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Relates to establishing a defined contribution program for which elected officials are deemed mandatory members

Relates to establishing a defined contribution program of which elected officials are deemed mandatory members.

Michael J. FitzpatrickGovernmental Employees Committee

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A5105Assembly· Moved Feb 5, 2014· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Establishes a defined contribution plan

Establishes a defined contribution plan for all non-civil service appointees and elected officials of the New York state and local employees' retirement system who are not yet vested in a state…

Michael J. FitzpatrickGovernmental Employees Committee

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A4762Assembly· Moved Feb 5, 2014· Opinion referred to judiciary

Prohibits the passage of bills by the legislature between the hours of midnight and eight o'clock a.m. unless two-thirds of the legislature is present and requires two-thirds approval for messages of necessity

Prohibits the passage of bills by the legislature between the hours of midnight and eight o'clock a.m. unless 2/3 of the legislature is present; requires two-thirds approval for messages of necessity.

James TediscoJudiciary Committee

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A8712Assembly· Moved Feb 4, 2014· Referred to education

Requires the state to pay down the gap elimination adjustment

Requires the state to pay down the gap elimination adjustment; such gap elimination adjustment for the 2014-2015 school year shall equal 50% and the gap for fiscally distressed districts shall equal…

Fred ThieleEducation Committee

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A382Assembly· Moved Feb 4, 2014· Held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions

Repeals subdivision 6 of section 18-a of the public service law, relating to a temporary state energy and utility service conservation assessment

Repeals certain provisions relating to a temporary state energy and utility service conservation assessment; reduces the total amount that can be charged from one percent to one-third of one percent.

Stephen HawleyCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A4861Assembly· Moved Jan 28, 2014· Amend and recommit to local governments

Requires any state mandated program imposed on municipalities and school districts to be funded by the state

Requires that the state fund any program which imposes a mandate upon municipal corporations or school districts; establishes criteria for any exemption from such law if such mandate is ordered by…

Anthony BrindisiLocal Governments Committee

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A7393Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Enacts the public officers accountability act

Enacts the public officers reform act; relates to disqualifying certain individuals from holding office; disqualifies certain people from bidding on state contracts; bans certain people from acting…

Brian KolbGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6546Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in local governments

Enacts the taxpayer protection and mandate relief act; repealer

Enacts the taxpayer protection and mandate relief act; enacts various reforms relating to government spending including a spending growth cap, employee contributions to health insurance, limiting…

Brian KolbLocal Governments Committee

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A6344Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Reduces the salaries of members of the legislature to $35,000 a year and provides that regular session ends on March 31st

Reduces the salaries of members of the legislature to $35,000 a year and provides that regular session ends on March 31st.

Bill NojayGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6238Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in codes

Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses; private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles or shotguns

Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses; private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles or…

David DiPietroCodes Committee

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A6059Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Ordered to third reading cal.282

Relates to the release of personally identifiable student information

Prohibits the release of personally identifiable student information where parental consent is not provided.

Daniel O'DonnellOn the Assembly floor

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A5955Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in codes

Relates to repealing the New York SAFE Act of 2013

Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013 amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses.

Steve KatzCodes Committee

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A5608Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in codes

Relates to repealing chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, relating to the New York Safe Act of 2013

Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, relating to the New York Safe Act of 2013.

Claudia TenneyCodes Committee

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A5456Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Authorizes deer and bear hunting in the counties of Broome, Chenango and Tioga

Authorizes deer and bear hunting in the counties of Broome, Chenango and Tioga.

Clifford CrouchEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A4903Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in election law

Allows any qualified person to apply for voter registration and enrollment by application made with an application for any hunting or fishing license

Allows any qualified person to apply for voter registration and enrollment by application made with an application for any hunting or fishing license.

William A. BarclayElection Law Committee

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A4825Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to local governments

Allows political subdivisions to enter into purchase contracts with retailers, vendors and wholesalers when such contracts are lower than the lowest responsible bidder

Allows political subdivisions to enter into purchase contracts with retailers, vendors and wholesalers when such contracts are lower than the lowest responsible bidder and state contract price.

Al GrafLocal Governments Committee

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A4202Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to liquified natural gas storage facilities and transportation

Exempts certain storage facilities and related transportation from provisions of the liquefied natural and petroleum gas act.

Karim CamaraEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A4071Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to judiciary

Excludes a statement of apology or regret, made by a health care provider, as an admission of liability

Excludes a statement of apology or regret, made by a health care provider, as an admission of liability in a medical, dental or podiatric malpractice lawsuit.

Sandy GalefJudiciary Committee

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A2280Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to health

Relates to income eligibility for certain medical assistance programs; repealer

Relates to income eligibility for certain medical assistance programs; restores amendments made in 2009 to require resource testing for certain benefits.

Nicole MalliotakisHealth Committee

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A2281Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Requires that floor votes be listed on each member's page on the official website of their respective house

Requires that floor votes be listed on each member's page on the official website of their respective house.

Nicole MalliotakisGovernmental Operations Committee

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A1267Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to higher education

Increases to $50,000 the cost of the construction of a building, structure or public work, above which an engineer, land surveyor or architect must be utilized

Increases to $50,000 the cost of the construction of a building, structure or public work, above which a professional engineer, land surveyor or architect must be utilized to plan and supervise the…

Aileen GuntherHigher Education Committee

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A7694Assembly· Moved Jun 20, 2013· Substituted by s5612

Grants Stephen P. Cronin past service credit in the optional twenty year retirement plan for certain firemen and policemen

Grants Stephen P. Cronin past service credit in the optional twenty year retirement plan for certain members of the New York state and local police and fire retirement system.

Philip PalmesanoOn the Assembly floor

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A2874Assembly· Moved May 20, 2013· Enacting clause stricken

Creates a database of technical and financial assistance programs available to the political subdivisions of the state

Creates a database of technical and financial assistance programs available to the political subdivisions of the state.

Al GrafStricken

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Christopher Friend

Co-sponsored bills

Relates to temporary provisions for the implementation of common core learning standards

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 engineers', architects', landscape architects' and land surveyors' good samaritan act

Establishes the Blue Ribbon Commission on 21st Century and Curriculum

Commemorating the 65th Anniversary of the founding of Watkins Glen International

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 17-21, 2014, as Motorsports Appreciation Week in the State of New York

Repeals the gap elimination adjustment

Provides that the availability of bills in electronic printable format shall constitute a printed bill for purposes of section 14 of article 3 of the constitution

Relates to establishing a defined contribution program for which elected officials are deemed mandatory members

Establishes a defined contribution plan

Prohibits the passage of bills by the legislature between the hours of midnight and eight o'clock a.m. unless two-thirds of the legislature is present and requires two-thirds approval for messages of necessity

Requires the state to pay down the gap elimination adjustment

Repeals subdivision 6 of section 18-a of the public service law, relating to a temporary state energy and utility service conservation assessment

Requires any state mandated program imposed on municipalities and school districts to be funded by the state

Eliminates an employer's annual notice requirement

Lifts mandatory hiring and retirement ages for state and municipal police

Eliminates an employer's annual notice requirement

Relates to the common core state standards initiative and the race to the top program

Enacts the public officers accountability act

Enacts the taxpayer protection and mandate relief act; repealer

Reduces the salaries of members of the legislature to $35,000 a year and provides that regular session ends on March 31st

Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses; private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles or shotguns

Enacts the "legislative online digital paperwork reduction act"

Relates to the release of personally identifiable student information

Relates to repealing the New York SAFE Act of 2013

Relates to repealing chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, relating to the New York Safe Act of 2013

Authorizes deer and bear hunting in the counties of Broome, Chenango and Tioga

Allows any qualified person to apply for voter registration and enrollment by application made with an application for any hunting or fishing license

Allows political subdivisions to enter into purchase contracts with retailers, vendors and wholesalers when such contracts are lower than the lowest responsible bidder

Relates to liquified natural gas storage facilities and transportation

Excludes a statement of apology or regret, made by a health care provider, as an admission of liability

Relates to income eligibility for certain medical assistance programs; repealer

Requires that floor votes be listed on each member's page on the official website of their respective house

Increases to $50,000 the cost of the construction of a building, structure or public work, above which an engineer, land surveyor or architect must be utilized

Grants Stephen P. Cronin past service credit in the optional twenty year retirement plan for certain firemen and policemen

Creates a database of technical and financial assistance programs available to the political subdivisions of the state

Commending American Legion Department Adjutant Richard M. Pedro upon the occasion of being named a Past National Commander of The American Legion