Bills by

Joseph E. Robach

Senator

371 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →robach@nysenate.gov

2013-2014 session

All bills

371 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

S7859Senate· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Signed chap.533
Relates to phase two of the construction projects undertaken by the Rochester joint schools construction board
Relates to phase two of the construction projects undertaken by the Rochester joint schools construction board.
Joseph E. RobachSigned 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. Robach

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

S7937Senate· Moved Sep 3, 2014· Referred to rules

Establishes the New York achieving a better life experience (NY ABLE) savings account act

Establishes the New York achieving a better life experience (NY ABLE) savings account act to support individuals with disabilities to maintain health, independence and quality of life.

David CarlucciRules Committee

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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

S6635Senate· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.304

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain unappropriated state land to Monroe county

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain unappropriated state land at the Industrial Residential Center in the town of Rush to Monroe county.

Joseph E. RobachSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6248Senate· Signed Jul 22, 2014· Signed chap.145

Amends chapter 508 of the laws of 2013 relating to eligible years for payment in lieu of taxes for certain agreements

Relates to eligible years for payment in lieu of taxes for certain agreements.

Joseph E. RobachSigned 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

S7220Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Permits issuance of distinctive plates to members of the association of city court judges

Permits issuance of distinctive plates to members of the association of city court judges.

Joseph E. RobachRules Committee

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S6837Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Requires the commissioner, when processing reports of accidents filed, to give priority to reports involving serious physical injury or death

Requires the commissioner, when processing reports of accidents filed, to give priority to reports involving serious physical injury or death.

Joseph E. RobachRules Committee

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S6680Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Referred to veterans' affairs

Provides for an increase in the rates of annuities payable to veterans and surviving spouses of veterans

Provides for an increase in the rates of annuities payable to veterans and surviving spouses of veterans.

Kathleen A. MarchioneVeterans' Affairs Committee

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S6679Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Referred to veterans' affairs

Provides for an increase in the rates of compensation for gold star parents

Provides for an increase in the rates of compensation for gold star parents.

Kathleen A. MarchioneVeterans' Affairs Committee

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S6171Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Provides a real property tax exemption for active duty members of the armed forces who have served overseas

Provides a real property tax exemption for active duty members of the armed forces who have served overseas.

Joseph E. RobachRules 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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S5227Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Referred to education

Provides that the Rochester city school district may provide transportation to pupils that live within fifteen miles of the school

Provides that the Rochester city school district may provide transportation to pupils that live within fifteen miles of the school.

Joseph E. RobachEducation Committee

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S3770Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Recommitted to rules

Establishes an annual spending growth cap and increases the maximum capacity of the rainy day fund

Establishes an annual spending growth cap and increases the maximum capacity of the rainy day fund.

Joseph E. RobachRules Committee

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S2434Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Prohibits an employer or educational institution from requesting that an employee or applicant disclose any means for accessing an electronic personal account or service

Prohibits an employer or educational institution from requesting or requiring that an employee, applicant or student disclose any user name, password, or other means for accessing a personal account…

Jeffrey D. KleinRules Committee

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S1089Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to assault of certain persons providing direct patient care

Relates to assault of certain persons providing direct patient care in a health care setting; provides that such assault shall be a class D felony.

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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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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S7798Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2014· Referred to mental health

Directs commissioner of transportation, in cooperation with the commissioner of developmental disabilities, to establish an integrated transportation program for persons with certain disabilities

Directs the commissioner of transportation, in cooperation with the commissioner of developmental disabilities, to establish an integrated transportation program for persons with intellectual and…

Catharine YoungMental Health Committee

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S5878Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2014· Referred to codes

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.

Catharine YoungCodes Committee

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S5237Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2014· Amend and recommit to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) grants for the encouragement of women and minorities to pursue careers in technology

Provides science, technology, engineering and mathematics grants for the encouragement of women and minorities to pursue careers in technology.

Joseph E. RobachCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S7872Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Referred to rules

Broadens the focus of the New York state committee for the coordination of police services to elderly persons

Broadens the focus of the New York state committee for the coordination of police services to elderly persons.

Joseph E. RobachRules Committee

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S6555Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Referred to economic development

Relates to the New York state biomedical and biotechnological translational research and entrepreneurship initiative

Relates to the New York state biomedical and biotechnological translational research and entrepreneurship initiative.

Martin J. GoldenEconomic Development 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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S5876Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Referred to codes

Prohibits discrimination in housing based upon domestic violence status and establishing task force to study impact of source of income on access to housing

Prohibits discrimination in housing based upon domestic violence status and establishes a task force to study the impact of source of income on access to housing.

Joseph E. RobachCodes Committee

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S4406Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Amend and recommit to rules

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

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S2510Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Referred to codes

Creates computer sex crimes against children

Creates computer sex crimes against children and makes it a violent felony offense when a person is convicted of a computer sex crime and the underlying crime is against a child.

Joseph E. RobachCodes Committee

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