Bills by

Michael H. Ranzenhofer

Senator

906 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →ranz@senate.state.ny.us

2013-2014 session

All bills

906 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

S5322Senate· Vetoed Dec 29, 2014· Vetoed memo.582
Relates to all plumbing and electrical work performed on school buildings in Nassau or Suffolk county
Relates to all plumbing and electrical work performed on school buildings in Nassau or Suffolk county.
John J. FlanaganVetoed
Vetoed
ImpactPending
OutcomeVetoed
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

S7196Senate· Vetoed Dec 17, 2014· Vetoed memo.566

Relates to taxpayers filing under article twenty-two of the tax law to include for the purposes of the tax factor all business income attributable to a QEZE business

Relates to taxpayers filing under article twenty-two of the tax law to include for the purposes of the tax factor all business income attributable to a QEZE business.

Michael H. RanzenhoferVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S6577Senate· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Signed chap.519

Relates to claims and actions against the New York city school construction authority arising out of contracts

Relates to claims and actions against the New York city school construction authority arising out of contracts.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5149Senate· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Signed chap.510

Relates to directing the public service commission to conduct a study on net metering programs in the state

Directs the public service commission to conduct a study to analyze the economic and environmental benefits from and the economic cost burden, if any, of the net energy metering program in this state.

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5111Senate· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Signed chap.509

Relates to cemetery trust funds

Relates to cemetery trust funds; requires that when a cemetery corporation seeks to appropriate any percentage of its net appreciation in its perpetual care fund the cemetery corporation shall…

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3646Senate· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Signed chap.508

Authorizes volunteer fire and ambulance companies to receive grants for local government records management improvement

Authorizes volunteer fire and ambulance companies to receive grants for local government records management improvement.

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6981Senate· Signed Nov 21, 2014· Signed chap.467

Relates to construction contracts let by the facilities development corporation

Increases the threshold amount for the requirement for public bidding of construction contracts let by the facilities development corporation.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6641Senate· Vetoed Nov 21, 2014· Vetoed memo.519

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.

David CarlucciVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S7839Senate· Vetoed Nov 7, 2014· Vetoed memo.484

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during certain periods

Provides up to three years of service credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during times of peace; removes requirement that such military service…

William J. Larkin Jr.Vetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S6891Senate· Signed Oct 21, 2014· Approval memo.7

Relates to the town of Riga's Host Benefit Agreement reserve fund; relates to improvements for highways in such town

Relates to the town of Riga's Host Benefit Agreement reserve fund; relates to improvements for highways in such town; makes such provisions permanent.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6695Senate· Signed Oct 15, 2014· Signed chap.401

Relates to the designation of yogurt as the state snack

Relates to the designation of yogurt as the state snack.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6887Senate· Signed Aug 18, 2014· Signed chap.328

Relates to educational opportunities for military children; in-state tuition at colleges and universities

Amends the education law, in relation to the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children (Part A); amends the education law, in relation to in-state tuition at colleges and…

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7762Senate· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.321

Authorizes certain corporations with both charitable and business purposes to elect to be a non-charitable corporation

Authorizes certain corporations with both charitable and business purposes to elect to be a non-charitable corporation.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

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

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5947Senate· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.297

Authorizes the county of Erie to transfer certain land to the town of Newstead

Authorizes the county of Erie to transfer certain land to the town of Newstead for the sum of $200,000; provides such revenue shall be used for capital improvements of existing county park land and…

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S2857Senate· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.287

Relates to maintenance of effort for state aid to public library systems

Relates to maintenance of effort for state aid to public library systems.

Hugh T. FarleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6978Senate· Signed Jul 22, 2014· Signed chap.159

Extends the special powers of the environmental facilities corporation

Extends the special powers of the environmental facilities corporation.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6977Senate· Signed Jul 22, 2014· Signed chap.158

Relates to refunding bonds and extending the provisions thereof

Relates to refunding bonds and extending the provisions thereof.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6329Senate· Signed Jul 22, 2014· Signed chap.148

Relates to extending certain provisions of the public library construction grant program

Extends certain provisions of the public library construction grant program authorizing grants for the purchase of property for library construction and increased aid for economically disadvantaged…

Hugh T. FarleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7799Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2014· Signed chap.81

Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to prohibiting employees of a not-for-profit corporation from serving as chair of the board

Relates to the effectiveness of provisions relating to prohibiting employees of a not-for-profit corporation from serving as chair of the board.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

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

ImpactPending

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

ImpactPending

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

ImpactPending

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

ImpactPending

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

ImpactPending

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

ImpactPending

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

ImpactPending

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

ImpactPending

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

ImpactPending

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

ImpactPending

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

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7442Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to fuel gas transmission lines

Relates to fuel gas transmission lines; discusses procedures for filing for landowners and determining adverse environmental effects on agricultural lands.

Patrick M. GallivanRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S6892Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to exempting the Rochester-Genesee regional transportation authority (RGRTA) from bond issuance charges

Relates to exempting the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority from bond issuance charges.

Michael H. RanzenhoferCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S6890Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to exempting the Niagara frontier transit authority (NFTA) from bond issuance charges

Relates to exempting the Niagara Frontier Transit Authority from bond issuance charges.

Michael H. RanzenhoferCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S6867Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Adds six ex officio members to the public service commission

Adds six ex officio members to the public service commission; adds the speaker of the assembly, the minority leader of the assembly, the temporary president of the senate and the minority leader of…

Michael H. RanzenhoferRules Committee

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S6007Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Recommitted to rules

Establishes penalties for the unauthorized release of personally identifiable information from student records and certain records of classroom teachers and building principals

Establishes penalties for the unauthorized release of personally identifiable information from student records and certain records of classroom teachers and building principals.

John J. FlanaganRules Committee

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S6156Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to cargo facility charges by the Port Authority

Relates to cargo facility charges by the Port Authority; prohibits charges on import and export cargo leaving any marine facility owned or operated by the port authority.

Michael H. RanzenhoferRules Committee

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