Bills by

George Latimer

Senator

463 bills as co-sponsorProfile and scorecard →latimer@nysenate.gov

2013-2014 session

Co-sponsored bills

463 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

S6545Senate· Signed Jan 29, 2015· Approval memo.37
Relates to certificates of insurance
Relates to the issuance of certificates of insurance and requires the issuance of a certificate of insurance as a summary or evidence of property or casualty insurance.
James L. SewardSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
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

S7007Senate· Vetoed Dec 17, 2014· Vetoed memo.564

Directs the public service commission to conduct a study on gas and electric supply prices

Directs the public service commission to conduct a study on gas and electric supply prices during the time period commencing on November 1, 2013 and ending on April 30th, 2014.

George D. MaziarzVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5500Senate· Vetoed Dec 17, 2014· Vetoed memo.560

Relates to municipal energy aggregation programs

Relates to municipal energy aggregation programs; authorizes inter-municipal agreement for the purpose of coordinating efforts by municipal energy aggregators to requests bids for and potentially…

Greg BallVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

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

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

S7934Senate· Moved Aug 11, 2014· Referred to rules

Provides for drug screening for certain children and provides for insurance coverage for such screening

Provides for mandatory drug screening for certain children; provides for insurance coverage for such screening.

Cecilia TkaczykRules Committee

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S5056Senate· Moved Jun 23, 2014· Referred to education

Requires kindergarten instruction for Rockland and Westchester counties for minors who are five years of age on or before December first

Requires kindergarten instruction for Rockland and Westchester counties for minors who are five years of age on or before December first.

David CarlucciEducation Committee

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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

ImpactPending

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S7220Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Permits issuance of distinctive plates to members of the association of city court judges

Permits issuance of distinctive plates to members of the association of city court judges.

Joseph E. RobachRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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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S6794Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to the authenticity, attribution and authorship of fine works of art

Relates to the authenticity, attribution and authorship of fine works of art; defines the term authenticator and stipulates that in a civil action regarding authenticity, the claimant must specify…

Betty LittleRules Committee

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S6002Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Provides for the payment by the state of the costs of an evaluation and early intervention services to eligible children

Provides for the payment by the state of the costs of an evaluation and early intervention services to eligible children.

Kemp HannonRules Committee

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S5942Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Substituted by a1987a

Requires the office of children and family services to examine the call history prior to making any determinations to report incidents of child abuse

Requires the office of children and family services to examine the call history prior to making any determinations to report incidents of child abuse.

Timothy M. KennedyOn the Senate floor

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S5673Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Limits the time state agencies would have to appeal article 78 supreme court judgments against them for violations of freedom of information laws

Limits the time state agencies would have to appeal article 78 supreme court judgments against them for violations of freedom of information laws.

Michael H. RanzenhoferRules Committee

ImpactPending

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S4497Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to comptroller audits of certain organizations controlled by municipal corporations and certain other government entities

Relates to audits by the state comptroller of certain organizations directly or indirectly controlled by municipal corporations and certain other government entities.

Jack M. MartinsRules Committee

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S3627Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of certain public employee retirees

Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees and their dependents or reducing the employer's contributions for such insurance; defines employers to include the…

Andrew J. LanzaRules Committee

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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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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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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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S6528Senate· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Referred to transportation

Relates to the issuance of distinctive plates for members of Kiwanis International

Authorizes the issuance of distinctive plates for members of Kiwanis International.

Patrick M. GallivanTransportation Committee

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S6732Senate· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Substituted by a8974b

Relates to implementing the immigrant assistance service enforcement act

Implements the immigrant assistance service enforcement act; increases fines imposed upon those who violate laws regarding immigrant assistance services; creates the office of new Americans; and…

Ruben DiazOn the Senate floor

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S5937Senate· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Substituted by a8137a

Authorizes insurance coverage for equipment and supplies used for the treatment of ostomies

Authorizes insurance coverage for equipment and supplies used for the treatment of ostomies.

David J. ValeskyOn 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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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

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S6364Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Substituted by a8630a

Relates to accurate reporting of crime statistics and excludes certain crime statistics from consideration when making rates of insurance

Relates to accurate reporting of crime statistics and excludes certain crime statistics from consideration when setting rates of insurance.

Ruben DiazOn the Senate floor

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S5961Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Referred to transportation

Eliminates certain fees for veterans who request the addition of a veteran notation to valid licenses

Eliminates certain fees for veterans who request the addition of a veteran notation to valid licenses.

Kathleen A. MarchioneTransportation Committee

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S7844Senate· Moved Jun 13, 2014· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Relates to the duty of the state board of parole in reporting parole statistics

Clarifies the duty of the state board of parole in reporting parole statistics; specifies necessary information.

Ruben DiazCrime Victims, Crime And Correction 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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S6155Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2014· Referred to education

Requires regulations authorizing computer science courses to count towards core curriculum content for secondary schools

Requires regulations authorizing computer science courses to count towards core curriculum content for secondary schools; defines computer science.

Michael H. RanzenhoferEducation Committee

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S5359Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2014· Referred to education

Relates to encouraging school districts to include a mental health curriculum in their course of instruction

Relates to encouraging school districts to include a mental health curriculum in their course of instruction.

John J. FlanaganEducation Committee

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