Bills by

Joseph A. Griffo

Senator

612 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →griffo@nysenate.gov

2013-2014 session

All bills

612 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
S7224Senate· Signed Nov 21, 2014· Signed chap.469
Relates to certain subprime home loans
Relates to threshold rates for defining subprime home loans which are serviced by the federal housing administration.
Hugh T. FarleySigned by Governor
Signed into law

S6887Senate· Signed Aug 18, 2014· Signed chap.328

Relates to educational opportunities for military children; in-state tuition at colleges and universities

Amends the education law, in relation to the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children (Part A); amends the education law, in relation to in-state tuition at colleges and…

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned 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

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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

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned 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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5959Senate· Moved Jun 23, 2014· Referred to election law

Provides that the language used in a proposed amendment, proposition or question to be submitted to the people for approval shall be the in the legislation authorizing such submission; repealer

Provides that the language used in a proposed amendment, proposition or question to be submitted to the people for approval shall be in the legislation authorizing such submission.

John A. DeFranciscoElection Law Committee

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S6499Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to carbon dioxide allowances for biomass-fired electric generating facilities under the carbon dioxide budget trading program

Establishes that electric generating facilities that use biomass for more than 50% of its annual heat input shall not be required to obtain carbon dioxide allowances for carbon dioxide emissions…

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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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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S273Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Recommitted to rules

Provides for an exemption from sales and use taxes on the sale of general aviation aircraft and for a report on the economic impact thereof

Provides for an exemption from sales and use taxes on the sale of general aviation aircraft.

William J. Larkin Jr.Rules Committee

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S7813Senate· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Substituted by a10122

Relates to licenses and permits regarding the manufacture of alcoholic beverages; repealer

Relates to licenses and permits regarding the manufacture of alcoholic beverages; establishes a supplier's marketing permit to authorize a supplier to conduct tastings and provide samples of…

Carl L. MarcellinoOn the Senate floor

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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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S5966Senate· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Referred to education

Establishes a career and technical education (CTE) diploma

Establishes a career and technical education (CTE) diploma; a CTE pathway to a diploma shall be based on a curriculum designed to provide students with technical skills and shall demonstrate that…

David J. ValeskyEducation Committee

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S7564Senate· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Substituted by a8308b

Develops a cross regional small business partnership program

Develops a cross regional small business partnership program.

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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