Bills by

Bill Perkins

Senator

638 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →perkins@senate.state.ny.us

2013-2014 session

All bills

638 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

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
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
S7958Senate· Moved Dec 10, 2014· Referred to rules
Relates to authority of the attorney general to conduct special investigations
Directs the attorney general to conduct special investigations where an unarmed civilian is killed by a law enforcement officer.
Andrea Stewart-CousinsRules Committee

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

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

S7951Senate· Moved Oct 22, 2014· Referred to rules

Relates to expanding the persons responsible for reporting cases of suspected child abuse

Relates to expanding the persons responsible for reporting cases of suspected child abuse to include employees, volunteers, or agents of any corporate entity having an agreement with a municipality…

Kevin S. ParkerRules Committee

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S7344Senate· Signed Oct 21, 2014· Signed chap.421

Relates to the development of financial literacy education

Develops a financial literacy education program for teenagers and young adult participants in the summer youth employment program.

Mark GrisantiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7096Senate· Signed Oct 21, 2014· Signed chap.417

Requires the commissioner of education to make recommendations to the board of regents relating to the adoption of instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation in senior high schools

Requires the commissioner of education to make recommendations to the board of regents relating to the adoption of instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of AEDs in senior high…

Mark GrisantiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7949Senate· Moved Oct 20, 2014· Referred to rules

Relates to conditions for granting scaffolding permit renewals on construction projects involving public housing provided by the New York city housing authority

Relates to conditions for granting scaffolding permit renewals on construction projects involving public housing provided by the New York city housing authority.

Bill PerkinsRules Committee

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S7941Senate· Moved Sep 29, 2014· Referred to rules

Imposes an additional tax surcharge on certain non-primary residence class one and class two properties in a city with a population of one million or more

Imposes an additional tax surcharge on certain non-primary residence class one and class two properties in a city with a population of one million or more.

Brad Hoylman-SigalRules Committee

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S7940Senate· Moved Sep 26, 2014· Referred to rules

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

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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

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OutcomeSigned into law

S3553Senate· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.289

Provides for the requirements in absentee ballot applications for village elections to conform to state board of election absentee ballot requirements

Provides for the requirements in absentee ballot applications for village elections to conform to state board of election absentee ballot requirements.

David CarlucciSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S1413Senate· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.286

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

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7234Senate· Signed Aug 4, 2014· Signed chap.199

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

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OutcomeSigned into law

S122Senate· Signed Aug 4, 2014· Signed chap.196

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

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7927Senate· Moved Jul 9, 2014· Referred to rules

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

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S7640Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Substituted by a9744

Relates to tax abatements and exemptions for rent regulated apartments occupied by persons with disabilities

Relates to tax abatements and exemptions for rent regulated apartments occupied by persons with disabilities.

Diane J. SavinoOn the Senate floor

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S7554Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Referred to housing

Requires the NYC housing authority to provide a notice of opportunity to meet to discuss possible termination of tenancy when an occupant is aged 62 years or older

Requires the NYC housing authority to provide a notice of opportunity to meet to discuss possible termination of tenancy when an occupant is aged 62 years or older.

Andrew J. LanzaHousing Committee

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S7553Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Requires the NYC housing authority to include a notice informing a prospective tenant or tenant of the ability to add legal occupants to the lease or renewal lease

Requires the NYC housing authority to include a notice informing a prospective tenant or tenant of the ability to add legal occupants to the lease or renewal lease and to provide a form to add the…

Andrew J. LanzaRules Committee

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S7430Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

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.

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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S7160Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

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

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S7121Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

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…

Kemp HannonRules Committee

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S6643Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Recommitted to rules

Relates to promoting understanding, awareness and enforcement of animal crimes laws; repealer

Relates to promoting understanding, awareness and enforcement of animal crime laws.

Andrew J. LanzaRules Committee

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S6578Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

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

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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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S5705Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Extends the Catskill region to include the five counties comprising the city of New York; repealer

Extends the Catskill region off-track betting corporation to include the five counties comprising the city of New York.

Andrew J. LanzaWays And Means Committee

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S5294Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to establishing statutory guidelines for return to work by partially disabled workers

Provides that benefits for partially disabled workers who have actual earnings shall be based on such earnings; provides that benefits for partially disabled workers who have no actual earnings…

Diane J. SavinoRules Committee

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S4142Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Substituted by a2448

Provides that members of N.Y. city community boards need only be 16 years of age to be appointed to such board

Provides that members of community boards in NYC need only be 16 years of age to be appointed to such board.

Andrew J. LanzaOn the Senate floor

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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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S7892Senate· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Substituted by a10144

Authorizes the city of New York to establish reduced speed limits throughout the city and on certain designated highways

Authorizes the city of New York to establish reduced speed limits throughout the city and on certain designated highways.

Jeffrey D. KleinOn the Senate floor

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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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S6113Senate· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Amend and recommit to judiciary

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

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S1733Senate· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Amend and recommit to housing, construction and community development

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

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S1550Senate· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides that municipal housing authorities in cities having a population of one million or more shall be subject to the review and regulation of the authorities budget office; repealer

Provides that municipal housing authorities in cities having a population of one million or more shall be subject to the review and regulation of the authorities budget office.

Bill PerkinsCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S7873Senate· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Substituted by a10108

Enacts the school population projection and transparency act

Authorizes the New York city school construction authority to obtain certain demographic data and utilize such data in connection with the authority's five-year educational facilities capital plan;…

Daniel L. SquadronOn the Senate floor

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S7721Senate· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Substituted by a3944c

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

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S7560Senate· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Referred to codes

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

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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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S1728Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2014· Referred to judiciary

Requires translation services for orders of protection to any person who is not fluent in English

Requires translation services for orders of protection to any person who is not fluent in English.

Adriano EspaillatJudiciary Committee

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