Co-sponsored bills

Provides for a deduction from personal gross income for expenses incurred in the adoption of a child in the foster care system

Provides for a deduction from personal gross income for expenses incurred in the adoption of a child in the foster care system.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonVetoed

Vetoed

Authorizes issuance of distinctive plates bearing the words "Cure Childhood Cancer"

Authorizes the issuance of distinctive license plates bearing the words "Cure Childhood Cancer"; provides for the annual service charge to be deposited into the department of motor vehicles…

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

Relates to providing more predictable and stable schedules for employees in low-wage occupations

Relates to providing more predictable and stable schedules for employees in low-wage occupations.

Brad Hoylman-SigalRules Committee

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

Establishes the sickle cell treatment act of 2014; appropriation

Establishes the sickle cell treatment act of 2014; makes an appropriation of one million dollars.

James Sanders Jr.Finance Committee

Relates to notification of rules and regulations of correctional facilities concerning visitors

Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish and maintain a public website that provides information concerning specific visitation rules, regulations, policies and…

Velmanette MontgomerySigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to the provision of maternal depression education, screening guidelines, and referrals for treatment

Relates to the provision of maternal depression education, screening guidelines, and referrals for treatment.

Liz KruegerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Elevates an intentional assault upon a school crossing guard to the class D felony of assault in the second degree

Elevates an intentional assault upon a school crossing guard to the class D felony of assault in the second degree.

José PeraltaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Establishes the crime of strangulation in the first degree; disregard of banned employment procedures

Establishes the crime of strangulation in the first degree; disregard of banned employment procedures; provides that a person is guilty of strangulation in the first degree; disregard of banned…

Ruben DiazRules Committee

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

Provides for the use of opioid antagonists

Provides for the use of opioid antagonists.

Kemp HannonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

calling on the federal government to reevaluate guidelines and allocate additional funding related to Lyme and tick-borne diseases

Kemp HannonAdopted

Adopted

Commending Meredith L. Henderson upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Malcolm A. SmithAdopted

Adopted

Commending Reverend Dr. Johnny Ray Youngblood upon the occasion of celebrating his 15th Anniversary as Pastor Emeritus of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church

Velmanette MontgomeryAdopted

Adopted

Requires awarding of costs and attorney fees in frivolous action involving public petition and participation

Requires awarding of costs and attorney fees in frivolous action involving public petition and participation; expands application of actions involving public petition and participation.

Adriano EspaillatRules Committee

Provides for the duration and amount payable for temporary and post-divorce maintenance, and spousal support

Provides for the duration and amount payable for temporary and post-divorce maintenance, and spousal support.

John J. BonacicRules Committee

Relates to the exemption from taxation for certain energy systems

Relates to the exemption from taxation for certain energy systems.

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

Grants excused leave to public officers, employees of the state, county, municipality or school district to undertake screening for cancer; repealer

Grants excused leave to public officers, employees of the state, county, municipality or school district to undertake screening for cancer.

Kemp HannonRules Committee

Relates to the city of Albany pilot residential parking system and extending the effectiveness thereof

Relates to the city of Albany pilot residential parking system and extending the effectiveness thereof.

Neil D. BreslinOn the Senate 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.

Liz KruegerRules Committee

Relates to mandating the public service commission to establish a smart metering pilot program

Relates to mandating the public service commission to establish a smart metering pilot program.

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

Relates to consumer audio and video products energy efficiency standards

Relates to consumer audio and video products energy efficiency standards.

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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.

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

Relates to covered employment as a domestic worker for temporary disability benefits

Relates to covered employment as a domestic worker for temporary disability benefits.

Diane J. SavinoRules Committee

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

Provides for the appointment of a replacement lieutenant-governor by the governor, subject to the approval of the state senate, during permanent vacancy of office

Provides for the appointment of a permanent replacement lieutenant-governor by the governor, subject to the approval of the state senate, during permanent vacancy of the office.

George LatimerRules Committee

Relates to the personal information of a credit or debit card holder

Relates to the personal information of a credit or debit card holder: adds zip code, email address and home, cell and work telephone numbers to the personal information protected.

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

Authorizes a tax abatement for certain real property occupied by disabled veterans

Authorizes a municipal corporation to allow disabled veterans who are not receiving public assistance, but who are entitled to the possession or to the use or occupancy of a dwelling unit, to be…

Toby Ann StaviskyRules Committee

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

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

Clarifies conciliation procedures in cases when the recipient of public assistance programs refuses to comply with employment program requirements in a city having a population of one million or more persons

Clarifies conciliation procedures in cases when the recipient of public assistance programs refuses to comply with employment program requirements in a city having a population of one million or…

Diane J. SavinoWays And Means Committee

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

Enacts the "port authority of New York and New Jersey transparency and accountability act of 2014"

Enacts the "port authority of New York and New Jersey transparency and accountability act of 2014"; relates to the functioning of the port authority as an open, transparent and accountable…

Andrew J. LanzaOn the Senate floor

Prohibits smoking tobacco products in and around after-school programs while in operation

Prohibits smoking tobacco products in and around after-school programs while such programs are in operation.

Gustavo RiveraCodes Committee

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

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

Directs the office of children and family services to study and report on the availability of child day care for working parents

Directs the office of children and family services to study and report on the availability of child day care for working parents.

David CarlucciChildren And Families Committee

Paying grateful tribute to the distinguished and remarkable life of Ruby Dee, legendary actress, writer, and civil rights activist

Andrea Stewart-CousinsAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Jeffrey R. Hoffman upon the occasion of being drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball Team

Neil D. BreslinAdopted

Adopted

Commending The Honorable Arthur O. Eve upon the occasion of the naming of the University at Buffalo's Educational Opportunity Center in his honor

Timothy M. KennedyAdopted

Adopted

Enacts the expedited missing persons' identification act

Enacts the expedited missing persons' identification act.

Daniel L. SquadronOn the Senate floor

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

Requires counties and cities with a population of one million or more to prepare comprehensive emergency management plans

Requires counties and cities with a population of one million or more to prepare comprehensive emergency management plans.

Andrew J. LanzaOn the Senate floor

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

Relates to adoptee rights

Relates to adoptee rights.

Andrew J. LanzaHealth Committee

Restricts the sale, lease, transfer and certain uses of existing outdoor school playgrounds

Restricts the sale, lease, transfer or use of existing outdoor school playgrounds for the construction or renovation of a school building which would eliminate use of such playground space for…

Jeffrey D. KleinOn the Senate floor

Prohibits the sale or purchase of certain items as scrap

Prohibits the sale or purchase of certain items as scrap: street signs, funeral markers, government entity, utility, cemetery or railroad items; preempts local laws.

Mark GrisantiEconomic Development Committee

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