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

S2020Senate· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Approval memo.23
Relates to the disposal of counterfeit products
Relates to the disposal of counterfeit products.
Joseph A. GriffoSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
S7017Senate· Signed Jul 22, 2014· Signed chap.167
Makes certain findings and determinations with respect to certain bond anticipation notes issued by the town of Clifton, in the county of St. Lawrence
Makes certain findings and determinations with respect to certain bond anticipation notes issued by the town of Clifton, in the county of St.
Joseph A. GriffoSigned by Governor
Signed into law

S6720Senate· Signed Jul 22, 2014· Signed chap.153

Authorizes the village of Norwood to enter into a lease with Clarkson University

Authorizes the village of Norwood to enter into a lease with Clarkson University.

Joseph A. GriffoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6655Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2014· Signed chap.73

Extends from June 30, 2014 until June 30, 2016 the provisions relating to the Oneida Indian Nation real property tax depository fund

Extends from June 30, 2014 until June 30, 2016 the provisions relating to the Oneida Indian Nation real property tax depository fund.

Joseph A. GriffoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6232Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Requires medical certificate portion of death certificates to include a determination of whether the deceased suffered a sudden, unexpected death in epilepsy

Requires medical certificate portion of death certificates to include a determination of whether the deceased suffered a sudden, unexpected death in epilepsy.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S5949Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Establishes the crime of non-consensual disclosure of sexually explicit images

Establishes the crime of non-consensual disclosure of sexually explicit images as a class A misdemeanor.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S5519Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Establishes the task force for the review of rules, regulations and public authorities

Establishes the task force for the review of rules, regulations and public authorities to perform a review and make recommendations relating to the necessity for each rule, regulation and public…

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S5493Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Enacts the health care professional transparency act

Enacts the health care professional transparency act; prohibits health care professionals from using deceptive or misleading advertising.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S3557Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Amends the definition of all terrain vehicles to include class one and class two all-terrain vehicles

Amends the definition of all terrain vehicles to include class one all-terrain vehicles, which are up to 50 inches wide and 1200 pounds dry weight, and class two all-terrain vehicles, which are up…

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S3555Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Permits an authorized physician to direct that physical therapy care may be rendered by a duly licensed physical therapist assistant

Permits an authorized physician to direct that physical therapy care may be rendered by a duly licensed physical therapist assistant.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S3007Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Prohibits the sale of food products containing melatonin to minors

Prohibits the sale of food products containing melatonin to minors; exempts food products naturally containing melatonin.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S2019Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Authorizes distribution of seized counterfeit goods to the needy after permanent alteration of the items

Authorizes distribution of seized counterfeit goods to the needy after permanent alteration of the items so that the items cannot be mistaken for the authentic items.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S1966Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Authorizes the holder of a junior small game license to hunt deer and bear with the use of a muzzle-loading gun during muzzle-loading firearm season

Authorizes the holder of a junior small game license to hunt deer and bear with the use of a muzzle-loading gun during muzzle-loading firearm season.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S1970Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Provides that the New York state canal corporation may sell or lease canal lands or personal property to governmental entities for less than fair market value

Provides that the New York state canal corporation may sell or lease certain canal lands or personal property to governmental entities for less than fair market value in the public interest.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S7112Senate· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Substituted by a9408

Relates to qualifications for membership and general powers of credit unions

Relates to qualifications for membership and general powers of credit unions.

Joseph A. GriffoOn the Senate floor

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S5700Senate· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Substituted by a7673

Provides for certain grants for assistance to provide advanced manufacturing employers with a competitive workforce

Provides for certain grants for assistance to provide advanced manufacturing employers with a competitive workforce.

Joseph A. GriffoOn the Senate floor

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S5624Senate· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Establishes an alternative resolution program for veterans accused of certain felonies

Establishes an alternative resolution program for service members and veterans accused of certain felonies.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S6875Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Substituted by a8474

Provides for notification to the state when a foster home is decertified, not renewed or a child is removed; requires evaluation to determine if home be re-opened

Provides for notification to the state when a foster home is decertified, not renewed or a child is removed; requires evaluation to determine if certificate should be issued and the home be re-opened.

Joseph A. GriffoOn the Senate floor

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S4877Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development

Establishes protocols for amateur combative sports

Establishes protocols for amateur combative sports; establishes procedures for applications for licenses; establishes penalties for violations.

Joseph A. GriffoTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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S3468Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Relates to the distribution of grants for the health workforce retraining program

Relates to the distribution of grants for the health workforce retraining program to grant recipients with health workforce retraining projects in multiple regions.

Joseph A. GriffoWays And Means Committee

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S4006Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2014· Referred to codes

Adds employees of the office of children and family services to the list of public employees for which prevention of duties constitutes assault in the second degree

Adds employees of the office of children and family services to the list of public employees for which prevention of duties constitutes assault in the second degree.

Joseph A. GriffoCodes Committee

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S3559Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2014· Referred to banks

Increases the penalty for robbery of property from a bank; makes the crime a class C felony

Increases the penalty for robbery of property from a bank; makes the crime a class C felony.

Joseph A. GriffoBanks Committee

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S2090Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Relates to the volunteer firefighters' and ambulance workers' credit; repealer

Repeals the provision of law that volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers who receive a real property tax exemption for service may not receive the income tax credit for such service; makes…

Joseph A. GriffoWays And Means Committee

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S7217Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2014· Referred to economic development

Prohibits the sale or offering for sale of any powdered or crystalline alcohol product

Prohibits the sale or offering for sale of any powdered or crystalline alcohol product.

Joseph A. GriffoEconomic Development Committee

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S5711Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2014· Substituted by a3430

Requires adult protective services to consult with the local area agency on aging when the individual requiring services is sixty years of age or older

Requires adult protective services to consult with the local area agency on aging when the individual requiring services is sixty years of age or older.

Joseph A. GriffoOn the Senate floor

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S5542Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2014· Referred to codes

Requires that notice be given to the district attorney and crime victim 30 days before parole hearings and release of inmates

Requires that notice be given to the district attorney and crime victim 30 days before parole hearings and release of inmates.

Joseph A. GriffoCodes Committee

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S3008Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Provides for a special election, at the discretion of the governor, to fill vacancies in the office of comptroller and attorney-general

Provides for a special election, at the discretion of the governor, to fill vacancies in the office of comptroller and attorney-general.

Joseph A. GriffoGovernmental Operations Committee

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S7084Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Substituted by a8991

Relates to coverage for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers performing emergency services

Relates to coverage for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers performing emergency services.

Joseph A. GriffoOn the Senate floor

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