Bills by

Robert Oaks

Assembly Member

155 bills as co-sponsorProfile and scorecard →

2013-2014 session

Co-sponsored bills

155 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

A8340Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.263
Relates to the retention of poll books
Relates to the preservation of ballots and records of voting machines; provides that lists of registered voters shall be maintained for two years.
David BuchwaldSigned by Governor
Signed into law
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OutcomeSigned into law
K1414Assembly· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Adopted
Congratulating the New York Rangers on their outstanding 2013-2014 season
Sheldon SilverAdopted
Adopted
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A9838Assembly· Moved Jun 2, 2014· Amend (t) and recommit to ways and means

Authorizes the county of Cayuga to impose an additional mortgage recording tax

Authorizes the county of Cayuga to impose an additional mortgage recording tax and authorizes such county to expend the existing mortgage recording tax on county services.

Gary FinchWays And Means Committee

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A8295Assembly· Moved May 13, 2014· Amend and recommit to education

Requires the state to pay down the gap elimination adjustment in three years

Requires the state to pay down the gap elimination adjustment in two years.

Jane CorwinEducation Committee

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A6375Assembly· Moved May 13, 2014· Held for consideration in ways and means

Relates to exempting certain veterans organizations from tax on non-highway diesel motor fuel used for heating purposes

Exempts certain veterans organizations from tax on non-highway diesel motor fuel used for heating purposes by such organization.

Peter LopezWays And Means Committee

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A8825Assembly· Moved Apr 21, 2014· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to the tax exemption for nuclear powered generating facilities

Extends the real property tax exemption for nuclear powered electric generating facilities to 2031.

William A. BarclayStricken

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A1567Assembly· Moved Apr 9, 2014· Held for consideration in economic development

Establishes the GrowNY pilot program, an economic gardening pilot program within the department of economic development

Establishes the GrowNY pilot program, an economic gardening pilot program within the department of economic development to stimulate investment in the state economy by providing technical assistance…

Brian KolbEconomic Development Committee

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A5695Assembly· Moved Mar 25, 2014· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to community based air ambulance subscription services

Relates to community based air ambulance subscription services.

Anthony BrindisiStricken

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A2088Assembly· Moved Feb 25, 2014· Held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to enacting the New York state thruway authority accountability act

Enacts the New York state thruway authority accountability act; names the commissioner of DOT as chair of the thruway authority board; directs the commissioner of DOT to submit a plan to merge the…

Brian KolbCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A8803Assembly· Moved Feb 14, 2014· Held for consideration in judiciary

Establishes a pilot program for the filing of petitions for temporary orders of protection by electronic means

Establishes a pilot program for the filing of petitions for temporary orders of protection by electronic means and for issuance of such orders ex parte by audio-visual means.

Brian KolbJudiciary Committee

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A4935Assembly· Moved Feb 7, 2014· Opinion referred to judiciary

Proposes the removal of pension and retirement benefits from persons convicted of certain felonies

Proposes the removal of pension and retirement benefits from persons convicted of certain felonies.

Dan StecJudiciary Committee

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A8726Assembly· Moved Feb 5, 2014· Held for consideration in economic development

Relates to pro rata license fees for seasonal bars

Relates to pro rata license fees for seasonal bars.

Peter LopezEconomic Development Committee

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A5206Assembly· Moved Feb 5, 2014· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Relates to establishing a defined contribution program for which elected officials are deemed mandatory members

Relates to establishing a defined contribution program of which elected officials are deemed mandatory members.

Michael J. FitzpatrickGovernmental Employees Committee

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A5105Assembly· Moved Feb 5, 2014· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Establishes a defined contribution plan

Establishes a defined contribution plan for all non-civil service appointees and elected officials of the New York state and local employees' retirement system who are not yet vested in a state…

Michael J. FitzpatrickGovernmental Employees Committee

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A4762Assembly· Moved Feb 5, 2014· Opinion referred to judiciary

Prohibits the passage of bills by the legislature between the hours of midnight and eight o'clock a.m. unless two-thirds of the legislature is present and requires two-thirds approval for messages of necessity

Prohibits the passage of bills by the legislature between the hours of midnight and eight o'clock a.m. unless 2/3 of the legislature is present; requires two-thirds approval for messages of necessity.

James TediscoJudiciary Committee

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A4523Assembly· Moved Feb 5, 2014· Opinion referred to judiciary

Authorizes state residents to gather fallen timber from the floor of the state forest preserve when such timber is within 50 feet of a public highway

Authorizes state residents to gather fallen timber from the floor of the state forest preserve when such timber is within 50 feet of the center line of a public highway.

Dan StecJudiciary Committee

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A1572Assembly· Moved Feb 5, 2014· Opinion referred to judiciary

Constitutional amendment section 14 article 3

Makes technical amends to the constitution to allow for the electronic display of bills at members desk.

Brian KolbJudiciary Committee

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A8599Assembly· Moved Jan 27, 2014· Held for consideration in transportation

Eliminates the photo image fee for veterans who have their license amended with a veteran notation

Eliminates the photo image fee for veterans who have their license or identification cards amended with a veteran notation.

Kenneth BlankenbushTransportation Committee

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A2026Assembly· Moved Jan 27, 2014· Reported referred to codes

Authorizes courts to suspend a driver's license where the holder fails to adhere to the court

Authorizes courts to suspend a driver's license where the holder fails to appear before the court, pay a fine, complete an alcohol awareness program or complete community service within the period…

Robin SchimmingerCodes Committee

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A702Assembly· Moved Jan 23, 2014· Amend and recommit to environmental conservation

Prohibits the DEC from restricting the burning of garbage, refuse or rubbish in an open fire under certain circumstances

Prohibits the DEC from restricting the burning of garbage, refuse or rubbish in an open fire on land possessed by a single family or any part of a farm under certain circumstances.

Stephen HawleyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A6094Assembly· Moved Jan 22, 2014· Held for consideration in codes

Relates to gun control, repealer

Relates to the suspension and revocation of a license to carry firearms; relates to the applicability of certain provisions of the penal law, large capacity ammunition feeding devices, and gun…

Dan StecCodes Committee

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A8453Assembly· Moved Jan 16, 2014· Referred to economic development

Provides grants and low interest loans to dairy farms who make energy efficient improvements

Creates the dairy farm improved energy efficiency program; provides grants and low interest loans to dairy farms who make energy efficient improvements.

William MageeEconomic Development Committee

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A7900Assembly· Moved Jan 15, 2014· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to the expansion of natural gas service in this state

Enacts provisions to provide for and assist in the expansion of natural gas service in this state for environmental and economic benefit.

Dennis H. GabryszakStricken

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A8151Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in codes

Relates to unlawfully purchasing or selling personal identifying information

Relates to unlawfully purchasing or selling personal identifying information.

Brian KolbCodes Committee

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A8087Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in ways and means

Provides state assistance to certain counties in which an Indian nation is located

Provides state assistance to the counties of Cayuga and Seneca in which an Indian nation is located.

Brian KolbWays And Means Committee

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A7680Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in libraries and education technology

Relates to state aid for library construction and infrastructure services

Relates to state aid for library construction and infrastructure services.

Philip PalmesanoLibraries And Education Technology Committee

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A7621Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to an assembly standing committee on ethics and guidance

Relates to an assembly standing committee on ethics and guidance.

William A. BarclayGovernmental Operations Committee

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A7493Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Provides state assistance to certain counties in which an Indian nation is located

Provides state assistance to the counties of Madison, Oneida, Cayuga and Seneca in which an Indian nation is located.

William MageeWays And Means Committee

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A7393Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Enacts the public officers accountability act

Enacts the public officers reform act; relates to disqualifying certain individuals from holding office; disqualifies certain people from bidding on state contracts; bans certain people from acting…

Brian KolbGovernmental Operations Committee

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A7344Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Enacts the "chronic criminal act"

Enacts the "chronic criminal act"; establishes the crime of aggravated criminal conduct.

James TediscoCodes Committee

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A6967Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in aging

Relates to long term care insurance education; caps allowable increases in premiums; prohibits exclusions for pre-existing conditions

Relates to long term care insurance education; caps allowable increases in premiums; prohibits exclusions for pre-existing conditions.

Raymond WalterAging Committee

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A6971Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in health

Relates to synthetic cannabinoid, synthetic cannabinoid analog and substituted cathinones and prohibiting the production and sale thereof

Defines the term synthetic cannabinoid, synthetic cannabinoid analog and substituted cathinone and prohibits the production and sale thereof.

William A. BarclayHealth Committee

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A6546Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in local governments

Enacts the taxpayer protection and mandate relief act; repealer

Enacts the taxpayer protection and mandate relief act; enacts various reforms relating to government spending including a spending growth cap, employee contributions to health insurance, limiting…

Brian KolbLocal Governments Committee

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A6534Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Authorizes shooting preserves and shooting clubs to sell ammunition for exclusive use on the premises thereof without being deemed a "seller of ammunition"

Authorizes shooting preserves and shooting clubs to sell ammunition for exclusive use on the premises thereof without being deemed a "seller of ammunition".

Aileen GuntherCodes Committee

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A6464Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Provides that public officers convicted of a felony related to the abuse of his or her office shall forfeit their state pension

Provides that public officers convicted of a felony related to the abuse of his or her office shall forfeit their state pension.

David DiPietroGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6459Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in agriculture

Creates the concentrated animal feeding operation environmental compliance revolving loan program

Creates the concentrated animal feeding operation environmental compliance revolving loan program.

Clifford CrouchAgriculture Committee

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A6412Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to mental health

Directs the commissioner of mental hygiene to post information related to receiving treatment for addiction to narcotics

Directs the commissioner of mental hygiene to post information related to receiving treatment for addiction to narcotics.

Steve KatzMental Health Committee

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A6329Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to children and families

Requires employers and volunteer organizations to conduct a criminal history check of child care employees and volunteers

Requires employers and volunteer organizations to conduct a criminal history check of employees and volunteers who will come into contact with children under 18 years of age.

James TediscoChildren And Families Committee

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A6319Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in labor

Exempts an employer from paying into the unemployment insurance fund with respect to former public assistance recipients who are now his employees

Exempts an employer from paying into the unemployment insurance fund with respect to former public assistance recipients who are now his employees and direct the commissioner of labor and the…

Bill NojayLabor Committee

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A6238Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in codes

Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses; private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles or shotguns

Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses; private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles or…

David DiPietroCodes Committee

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A6181Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Requires the estimated cost of mandated expenditures and appropriations within the body of the bill

Requires the estimated cost of mandated expenditures and appropriations within the body of the bill.

James TediscoGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6157Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to correction

Relates to transportation of certain persons subject to outstanding warrant of arrest

Creates a program to provide for the transportation of persons subject to outstanding warrants for felonies and class A misdemeanors by the department of corrections; continues program of…

James TediscoCorrection Committee

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A5955Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in codes

Relates to repealing the New York SAFE Act of 2013

Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013 amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses.

Steve KatzCodes Committee

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A5852Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in veterans' affairs

Relates to the definition of active duty for the purposes of the real property tax exemption for cold war veterans

Relates to the definition of active duty for the purposes of the real property tax exemption for cold war veterans.

Edward RaVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A5839Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to local governments

Authorizes municipal corporations, school districts and BOCES to consolidate services and functions

Authorizes municipal corporations, school districts and BOCES to consolidate services and functions.

Peter LopezLocal Governments Committee

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A5841Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Exempts contractors from the provisions of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act 2006

Exempts contractors from the provisions of the "Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2006"; establishes that heavy duty vehicles used on behalf of state agencies and regional public authorities by…

Peter LopezEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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