Bills by

Thomas F. O'Mara

Senator

471 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →omara@nysenate.gov

2013-2014 session

All bills

471 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

S7047Senate· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Approval memo.24
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.
Thomas F. O'MaraSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
S4095Senate· Vetoed Nov 21, 2014· Vetoed memo.516
Makes provisions for payment to certain peace officers employed by department of corrections and community supervision for salary and medical expenses while subject to sickness
Provides that peace officers employed by the department of corrections and community supervision who suffer an employment related illness shall receive their salary and medical expenses until…
Joseph E. RobachVetoed

S7675Senate· Signed Oct 21, 2014· Signed chap.422

Provides for a period of probable usefulness for the payment of the past service cost by the city of Elmira to provide additional pension benefits to eligible firefighters employed by such city

Provides for a period of probable usefulness for the payment of the past service cost by the city of Elmira to provide additional pension benefits to eligible firefighters employed by such city.

Thomas F. O'MaraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6786Senate· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.306

Makes certain findings and determinations with respect to bond anticipation notes issued by the town of Campbell, county of Steuben

Makes certain findings and determinations with respect to bond anticipation notes issued by the town of Campbell, county of Steuben, validating such notes, and authorizing the issuance of…

Thomas F. O'MaraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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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

S4396Senate· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.293

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.

Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S4356Senate· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.292

Authorizes directors of soil and water conservation districts to undertake public information and education programs relating to water and soil conservation

Authorizes directors of soil and water conservation districts to undertake public information and education programs on the principles and practices for the preservation and conservation of the soil…

Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6840Senate· Signed Aug 7, 2014· Signed chap.232

Extends provisions of law relating to the mortgage recording tax in the county of Yates until December 1, 2017

Extends provisions of law relating to the mortgage recording tax in the county of Yates until December 1, 2017.

Thomas F. O'MaraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

S7851Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Substituted by a9619b

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'MaraOn 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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S7078Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to consent to general jurisdiction by foreign business organizations authorized to do business in New York

Relates to consent to general jurisdiction by foreign business organizations authorized to do business in New York.

John J. BonacicRules Committee

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S6519Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to amending deadlines to facilitate timely transmission of ballots to overseas military voters for primary and general elections

Amends deadlines to facilitate timely transmission of ballots to overseas military voters for primary and general elections.

Thomas F. O'MaraRules Committee

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S5861Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Authorizes the power authority of the state of New York and the Long Island power authority to enter into public-private partnerships for the improvement of the state's electric transmission grid

Authorizes the power authority of the state of New York and the Long Island power authority to enter into public-private partnerships for the improvement of the state's electric transmission grid.

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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S5786Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Recommitted to rules

Prohibits insurers, providing collision or comprehensive coverage of motor vehicles, from requiring repair shops to use specific vendors or processes for vehicle repair parts and materials

Prohibits insurers, providing collision or comprehensive coverage of motor vehicles, from requiring repair shops to use specific vendors or processes for acquisition of vehicle repair parts and…

John A. DeFranciscoRules Committee

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S3470Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Authorizes automobile racing facilities to sell alcoholic beverages between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and noon on Sundays

Authorizes automobile racing facilities to sell alcoholic beverages between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and noon on Sundays.

Thomas F. O'MaraRules Committee

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S3285Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Increases the number of registrants an election district may contain with the approval of the county board of elections

Increases the number of registrants an election district may contain with the approval of the county board of elections.

Thomas F. O'MaraRules Committee

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S1954Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Sets a fee of two dollars for notaries public services in correctional facilities

Sets a fee of two dollars for notaries public services pursuant to section 136 of the executive law performed in correctional facilities.

Patty RitchieRules Committee

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S876Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to authorizing licensed authorized organizations to conduct certain poker tournaments as licensed games of chance fundraisers

Authorizes licensed authorized organizations to conduct certain poker tournaments as licensed games of chance fundraisers.

John J. BonacicRules 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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S2688Senate· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Referred to agriculture

Provides that dogs engaged in hunting and training as authorized by the environmental conservation law, shall not be deemed to be running at large

Provides that dogs engaged in hunting and training as authorized by the environmental conservation law, shall not be deemed to be running at large in violation of any local law or ordinance.

Catharine YoungAgriculture Committee

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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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S3378Senate· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Referred to codes

Includes in class A misdemeanor of dissemination of an unlawful surveillance image in the second degree, dissemination of image to porn website without consent

Includes in class A misdemeanor of dissemination of an unlawful surveillance image in the second degree, the dissemination of an image of a person to a computer network internet website that is…

Catharine YoungCodes Committee

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S5986Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2014· Referred to ways and means

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…

Tom LibousWays And Means Committee

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S5955Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Substituted by a8231a

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.

Greg BallOn the Senate floor

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S4332Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Referred to agriculture

Makes provisions relating to retail farm operations

Makes provisions relating to retail farm operations; defines retail farm operations as a seasonal or annual enterprise operated for the purpose of selling predominantly farm and food products which…

Catharine YoungAgriculture Committee

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S3297Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Enacts the "omnibus emergency services volunteer incentive act" to provide certain benefits to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers

Enacts the "omnibus emergency services volunteer incentive act" to provide benefits to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers; increases the personal income tax deduction after four or more…

Thomas F. O'MaraWays And Means Committee

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S2204Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Referred to correction

Authorizes the employment of state and local work release inmates by not-for-profit organizations and public service projects

Authorizes the employment of state and local work release inmates by not-for-profit organizations and public service projects; provides that inmates and prisoners may refuse to participate in…

Catharine YoungCorrection Committee

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