Bills by

Brad Hoylman-Sigal

Senator

500 bills as co-sponsorProfile and scorecard →hoylman@nysenate.gov

2013-2014 session

Co-sponsored bills

500 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

S5684Senate· Vetoed Dec 29, 2014· Vetoed memo.583
Relates to New York city omnibus safety requirements
Relates to New York city omnibus safety requirements; defines terms; provides for the retrofitting of omnibuses with silent emergency alarms that are synchronized with existing bus GPS devices so…
Jeffrey D. KleinVetoed
Vetoed
ImpactPending
OutcomeVetoed
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

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. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

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

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

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

S7927Senate· Moved Jul 9, 2014· Referred to rules

De-criminalizes the personal possession of marihuana; relates to certain pleas; specifies requirements with respect to bills affecting the penal law; repealer

De-criminalizes the personal possession of marijuana; relates to certain pleas; specifies requirements with respect to bills affecting the penal law; expands the duties of the division of criminal…

Daniel L. SquadronRules Committee

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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

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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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S6958Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to "power purchase agreements" concerning energy technologies eligible for net metering

Relates to "power purchase agreements" concerning energy technologies eligible for net metering.

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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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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S5048Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Substituted by a2046

Relates to animal control and licensing of animals; makes various amendments to dog licensing laws in N.Y. city; establishes an animal population control fund; repea

Relates to animal control and licensing of animals; relates to the better protection of lost and strayed animals and to securing the rights of owners thereof; relates to licensing of dogs in certain…

José M. SerranoOn the Senate floor

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S5033Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Requires companies to allow victims of domestic violence to cancel contracts when there is a permanent order of protection in place

Requires companies to allow victims of domestic violence to cancel contracts when there is a permanent order of protection in place.

Kevin S. ParkerRules Committee

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S4142Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Substituted by a2448

Provides that members of N.Y. city community boards need only be 16 years of age to be appointed to such board

Provides that members of community boards in NYC need only be 16 years of age to be appointed to such board.

Andrew J. LanzaOn the Senate floor

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S3596Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Provides that the failure to report a release of hazardous substances is a class A misdemeanor

Provides that the failure to report a release of hazardous substances is a class A misdemeanor and any such subsequent violation shall be a class E felony.

Andrew J. LanzaRules Committee

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S2224Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Enlarges the definition of the term agency for certain purposes

Expands the definition of the term "agency" for certain purposes; adds provisions relating to foundations of state-operated campuses and city-operated campuses.

Kenneth P. LaValleRules Committee

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S7890Senate· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Substituted by a10143

Prohibits the sale, purchase, trade, barter and distribution of certain ivory articles and rhinoceros horns

Prohibits the sale, purchase, trade, barter and distribution of certain ivory articles and rhinoceros horns.

Andrew J. LanzaOn the Senate floor

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S7018Senate· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Enacts the "Microbead-free waters Act" to prohibit the sale of personal cosmetic products containing microbeads

Enacts the "Microbead-free waters act" to prohibit sale of personal cosmetic products containing microbeads.

Mark GrisantiRules Committee

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S6113Senate· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Relates to prohibiting legal fees to be charged by a lessor or agent thereof

Prohibits lessors or agents thereof from assessing a lessee any fee for legal services in connection with any operation or rental of a residential unit unless the lessor has the legal authority to…

Adriano EspaillatJudiciary Committee

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S1733Senate· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Amend and recommit to housing, construction and community development

Relates to surcharges for the installation or use of certain appliances in housing accommodations subject to rent control

Prohibits the imposition of any surcharge for the installation or use of a tenant-installed appliance where the tenant pays for electric utility service.

Adriano EspaillatHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S1550Senate· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides that municipal housing authorities in cities having a population of one million or more shall be subject to the review and regulation of the authorities budget office; repealer

Provides that municipal housing authorities in cities having a population of one million or more shall be subject to the review and regulation of the authorities budget office.

Bill PerkinsCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S6589Senate· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Substituted by a8790a

Relates to any department of environmental conservation management plan regarding mute swans

Relates to any adoption by the department of environmental conservation of a management plan concerning mute swans.

Tony AvellaOn the Senate floor

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S6143Senate· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Referred to transportation

Adds a bicycle and pedestrian safety component to the pre-licensing drivers education course

Adds a bicycle and pedestrian safety component to the pre-licensing driver's education course.

Martin J. GoldenTransportation Committee

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S3612Senate· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Prohibits the use of automated sales suppression devices, zappers or phantom-ware

Prohibits the use of automated sales suppression devices, zappers or phantom-ware.

Carl L. MarcellinoWays And Means Committee

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S3644Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2014· Referred to transportation

Authorizes police officers to arrest a driver of a motor vehicle in certain circumstances without a warrant

Authorizes police officers to arrest a driver of a motor vehicle in certain circumstances without a warrant.

Daniel L. SquadronTransportation Committee

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S1728Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2014· Referred to judiciary

Requires translation services for orders of protection to any person who is not fluent in English

Requires translation services for orders of protection to any person who is not fluent in English.

Adriano EspaillatJudiciary Committee

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S4406Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Amend and recommit to rules

Legalizes the possession, manufacture, use, delivery, transfer, transport or administration of medical marihuana by a certified patient or designated caregiver

Legalizes the possession, acquisition, use, delivery, transfer, transport or administration of medical marihuana by a certified patient or designated caregiver for a certified medical use;…

Diane J. SavinoRules Committee

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S7350Senate· Moved Jun 13, 2014· Amend and recommit to judiciary

"Abandoned Property Neighborhood Relief Act of 2014"; relates to the duty of the mortgagee or its loan servicing agent to maintain property secured by delinquent mortgage

Establishes the "Abandoned Property Neighborhood Relief Act of 2014"; relates to the duty of the mortgagee or its loan servicing agent to maintain property secured by a delinquent mortgage.

Jeffrey D. KleinJudiciary Committee

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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

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S163Senate· Moved Jun 13, 2014· Amend (t) and recommit to corporations, authorities and commissions

Enacts the school population projection and transparency act

Authorizes the New York city school construction authority to obtain certain demographic data and utilize such data in connection with the authority's five-year educational facilities capital plan;…

Daniel L. SquadronCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S7830Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2014· Referred to finance

Relates to the eligibility for participation in the brownfield cleanup program; appropriation

Relates to the eligibility for participation in the brownfield cleanup program; makes appropriation therefor.

George LatimerFinance 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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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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S6518Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2014· Amend (t) and recommit to labor

Relates to the increase in the minimum wage and provides that on each December 31st the rate shall be indexed to inflation; repealer

Relates to the increase in the minimum wage and provides that on December 31st, 2016 and each December 31st thereafter, the rate shall be indexed to inflation.

Adriano EspaillatLabor Committee

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S4714Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during certain periods; appropriation

Provides up to three years of service credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during times of peace; removes requirement that such military service…

William J. Larkin Jr.Ways And Means Committee

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S1187Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Requires organizations that receive funds for capital improvements use such funds for the purchase of energy star equipment and appliances where available

Requires organizations that receive funds for capital improvements by the New York state dormitory authority and the urban development corporation to use such funds for the purchase of energy star…

George D. MaziarzWays And Means Committee

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