Co-sponsored bills

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

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

Steven CymbrowitzVetoed

Vetoed

Directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets to establish a Grow: Pride of New York program for nursery dealers which use products produced in New York state

Directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets to establish a Grow: Pride of New York program for nursery dealers which use products produced in New York state.

William MageeVetoed

Vetoed

Relates to court ordered appraisals under fire insurance policies

Relates to court ordered appraisals under fire insurance policies.

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Enacts the "people first act of 2014"

Enacts the "people first act of 2014"; defines terms; ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities who utilize long-term care services under the medical assistance program administered…

Aileen GuntherVetoed

Vetoed

Relates to real property tax exemptions for farm dwellings owned by a limited liability company

Relates to real property tax exemptions for farm dwellings owned by a limited liability company.

William MagnarelliVetoed

Vetoed

Removes the requirement for annual visual inspections of school buildings

Removes the requirement for annual visual inspections of school buildings.

Aileen GuntherSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to musical instruments containing ivory or rhinoceros horn

Relates to musical instruments containing ivory or rhinoceros horn; specifies amount allowable for instruments for elephant ivory and mammoth ivory; requires documentation to show articles with…

Robert SweeneyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

Prohibits the imposition of any additional fee for the issuance of a driver's license or non-driver identification card with a veteran's distinguishing mark

Prohibits the imposition of any additional fee for the issuance of a driver's license or non-driver identification card with a veteran's distinguishing mark.

Robert SweeneySigned by Governor

Signed into law

Establishes a crime for unlawful surveillance through the use of GPS or similar technology

Establishes a crime for unlawful surveillance through the use of GPS or similar technology.

Catherine NolanCodes Committee

Directs the department of environmental conservation to design a universal sign warning of the threat of aquatic invasive species and the mitigation of such threat

Directs the department of environmental conservation to design a universal sign warning of the threat of aquatic invasive species and the mitigation of such threat.

Robert SweeneySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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.

William MagnarelliSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to expanding the TRIS-free children and babies act

Relates to expanding the TRIS-free children and babies act; expands the definition of "TRIS" to include TDCPP (TRIS (1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate).

Robert SweeneySigned by Governor

Signed into law

Authorizes nurse practitioners and physicians to administer tests to determine the presence of the hepatitis C virus

Authorizes nurse practitioners and physicians to issue non-patient specific orders to administer tests to determine the presence of the hepatitis C virus.

Kenneth ZebrowskiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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.

Robert SweeneySigned by Governor

Signed into law

Requires the office of temporary and disability assistance to require any new signage relating to accessibility be updated and changed

Requires the office of temporary and disability assistance to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to remove the word handicapped from any signs or means of communication where such word…

Sandy GalefSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to funding for student health plans

Relates to funding for student health plans.

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Provides certain civil rights protections for interns

Provides certain civil rights protections for interns.

Daniel O'DonnellSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to the medical use of marihuana

Relates to the medical use of marihuana; legalizes the possession, manufacture, use, delivery, transport or administration of medical marihuana by a designated caregiver for a certified medical use;…

Richard GottfriedSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Authorizes advanced home health aides to perform certain advanced tasks as determined by the commissioners of education and health

Authorizes advanced home health aides to perform certain advanced tasks as determined by the commissioners of education and health.

Deborah GlickRules Committee

Relates to shared renewable facilities

Relates to shared renewable energy facilities.

Amy PaulinOn the Assembly floor

Requires insurers and medical assistance for needy persons to provide coverage for the provision of telehealth services

Requires insurers and medical assistance for needy persons to provide coverage for the provision of telehealth services.

Addie JenneOn the Assembly floor

Provides for the professional development to educators

Provides for professional development to educators; extends certain provisions of such law relating thereto.

Catherine NolanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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.

Richard GottfriedRules Committee

Relates to the offenses of rape in the first, second and third degrees; repealer

Relates to the offenses of rape in the first, second and third degrees.

Aravella SimotasRules Committee

Requires all motor vehicle insurers to file annual detailed financial and claim data statements with the superintendent of financial services

Requires all motor vehicle insurers to file annual detailed financial and claim data statements with the superintendent of financial services; provides all such statements shall be made available to…

Helene WeinsteinOn the Assembly floor

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.

Ellen C. JaffeeRules Committee

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 LupardoRules Committee

Relates to midwifery birth centers

Relates to midwifery birth centers; includes term within the definition of a hospital; directs the commissioner of health to make regulations relating to establishment and operation of midwifery…

Richard GottfriedRules Committee

Relates to the administration of services offered by the office for people with developmental disabilities

Relates to the administration of services offered by the office for people with developmental disabilities.

Harvey WeisenbergOn the Assembly floor

Prohibits the manufacture, sale or distribution of business transaction paper containing bisphenol A

Prohibits the manufacture, sale or distribution of business transaction paper containing bisphenol A.

Steven EnglebrightOn the Assembly floor

Relates to creating a small farm modernization fund program and a small farm modernization fund

Creates a small farm modernization fund program and a small farm modernization fund.

Angelo SantabarbaraRules Committee

Designates engaging in sexual orientation change efforts by mental health care professionals upon patients under 18 years of age

Designates as professional misconduct, engaging in sexual orientation change efforts by mental health care professionals upon patients under 18 years of age.

Deborah GlickRules Committee

Relates to future climate risk including 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.

Robert SweeneyOn the Assembly floor

Suspends the issuance of permits for drilling wells for natural gas extraction in certain areas

Suspends the issuance of permits for drilling wells for natural gas extraction in certain areas.

Robert SweeneyRules Committee

Establishes the profession of geology; provides for professional licensing for geologists; repealer

Establishes the profession of geology; defines the profession of geology; establishes requirements for a license as a licensed geologist; regulates the practice of such profession; authorizes…

Steven EnglebrightOn the Assembly floor

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.

Kenneth ZebrowskiLabor Committee

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…

Amy PaulinOn the Assembly floor

Authorizes the growing of industrial hemp as part of an agricultural pilot program

Authorizes the growing of industrial hemp as part of an agricultural pilot program.

Donna LupardoOn the Assembly floor

Authorizes directors of soil and water conservation districts to implement preventative and control measures for the spread of invasive species

Authorizes directors of soil and water conservation districts to implement preventative and control measures for the spread of invasive species.

Addie JenneOn the Assembly floor

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.

Robert SweeneyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

Prohibits the disposal in a solid waste facility of lamps containing mercury; requires manufacturers thereof to establish collection and recycling programs

Prohibits the disposal in a solid waste facility of lamps containing mercury; requires manufacturers thereof to establish collection and recycling programs.

Steven EnglebrightOn the Assembly floor

Requires the disclosure of the identity of certain entities making expenditures for political communications and provides penalties for failure to do so; repealer

Requires the disclosure of the identity of certain entities making expenditures for political communications and provides penalties for failure to do so.

Kenneth ZebrowskiElections Committee

Requires the public service commission and the New York state energy research and development authority to ensure funds are available to fund programs

Requires the public service commission and the New York state energy research and development authority to ensure funds are available to fund programs assisting building owners with installing…

Dan QuartFinance Committee

Authorizes certain care and treatment to injured employees

Authorizes certain care and treatment to injured employees receiving workers' compensation benefits; relates to massage therapy services.

Keith L.T. WrightOn the Assembly floor

Directs certain commissioners to study and report on the costs to the state of early diagnosis and treatment of autism

Directs the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities, the commissioner of education, the commissioner of health, the commissioner of the office of children and family…

Thomas AbinantiMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

Relates to reporting requirements for various classifications of gas leaks by utility corporations

Establishes in statute reporting requirements for various classifications of gas leaks by utility corporations.

Amy PaulinCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

Enacts the New York sun act of 2014

Enacts the New York sun act of 2014; establishes a solar energy incentive and financing program.

Steven EnglebrightEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

Provides for source separation and disposal of recyclable materials and requires municipalities to adopt local laws providing therefor

Provides for source separation and disposal of recyclable materials and requires municipalities to adopt local laws providing therefor; prohibits transporters from commingling recyclables with other…

William ColtonEnvironmental Conservation Committee