Bills by

Sam Roberts

Assembly Member

637 bills as co-sponsorProfile and scorecard →

2013-2014 session

Co-sponsored bills

637 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

A8474Assembly· Signed Dec 29, 2014· Approval memo.32
Provides for notification to the state when a foster home is decertified, not renewed or a child is removed; requires evaluation to determine if home be re-opened
Provides for notification to the state when a foster home is decertified, not renewed or a child is removed; requires evaluation to determine if certificate should be issued and the home be re-opened.
Nily RozicSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
A4611Assembly· Signed Dec 29, 2014· Approval memo.34
Relates to the ability of continuing care retirement communities to offer seniors additional service options
Relates to the ability of continuing care retirement communities to offer seniors additional service options.
Robin Schimminger

A6367Assembly· Vetoed Dec 17, 2014· Tabled

Relates to the rates paid for net-metering technology

Relates to the rates paid for net-metering; makes the rates paid by micro-combined heat and power or fuel cell customer-generators the same as other customer-generators.

Amy PaulinVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A5564Assembly· Vetoed Dec 17, 2014· Tabled

Directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets to establish a Grow: Pride of New York program for nursery dealers which use products produced in New York state

Directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets to establish a Grow: Pride of New York program for nursery dealers which use products produced in New York state.

William MageeVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A1627Assembly· Vetoed Dec 17, 2014· Tabled

Directs the commissioner of environmental conservation to create gift cards for hunting and fishing licenses

Directs the commissioner of environmental conservation to create gift cards for hunting and fishing licenses.

Aileen GuntherVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A6442Assembly· Signed Nov 21, 2014· Signed chap.437

Removes the requirement for annual visual inspections of school buildings

Removes the requirement for annual visual inspections of school buildings.

Aileen GuntherSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A4054Assembly· Signed Nov 21, 2014· Signed chap.434

Relates to certain information about special education upon entry to school

Relates to certain information about special education upon entry to school.

Harvey WeisenbergSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A2327Assembly· Signed Nov 21, 2014· Signed chap.433

Relates to expenditures from the insurance reserve fund established by the Scarsdale union free school district

Relates to expenditures from the insurance reserve fund established by the Scarsdale union free school district.

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A1787Assembly· Signed Nov 21, 2014· Signed chap.432

Requires disclosures in advertisements that include a description that the person has expertise or training in issues specifically related to seniors

Requires disclosures in advertisements that include a description that indicates the person has expertise or training in issues specifically related to seniors in their field that set forth the…

Joan MillmanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10193Assembly· Moved Oct 27, 2014· Referred to codes

Establishes a crime for unlawful surveillance through the use of GPS or similar technology

Establishes a crime for unlawful surveillance through the use of GPS or similar technology.

Catherine NolanCodes Committee

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A5294Assembly· Signed Sep 23, 2014· Signed chap.360

Establishes the eating disorders awareness and prevention program in the department of health

Establishes the eating disorders awareness and prevention program in the department of health.

Aileen GuntherSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A4741Assembly· Signed Sep 18, 2014· Signed chap.354

Relates to expanding the TRIS-free children and babies act

Relates to expanding the TRIS-free children and babies act; expands the definition of "TRIS" to include TDCPP (TRIS (1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate).

Robert SweeneySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10171Assembly· Moved Aug 20, 2014· Referred to health

Establishes occupational injury and disease prevention centers

Establishes occupational injury and disease prevention centers located at the city university of New York Center for the Biology of Natural Systems and the occupational health center at the Upstate…

Nily RozicHealth Committee

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A9864Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.282

Adds to list of premises which are exempt from provisions that restrict manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers from sharing an interest in a liquor license

Adds land in the city of Syracuse to the list of premises which are exempt from the provisions of law which generally restrict manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers from sharing an interest in a…

William MagnarelliSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A3491Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.252

Relates to authorizing limited rear overhang for specialized material delivery vehicles

Relates to authorizing limited rear overhang for specialized material delivery vehicles.

William MagnarelliSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7916Assembly· Signed Aug 5, 2014· Signed chap.201

Requires builders of one- and two-family dwellings having less than 3 stories to provide buyers with information on the installation and maintenance of automatic fire sprinkler systems

Requires builders of one- and two-family dwellings having less than 3 stories to provide buyers with information on the installation and maintenance of automatic fire sprinkler systems.

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A5309Assembly· Signed Jul 22, 2014· Signed chap.93

Relates to the appointment of a health care agent or surrogate who is the subject of an order of protection protecting the principal

Relates to the appointment of a health care agent or surrogate who is the subject of an order of protection protecting the principal.

James SkoufisSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A6357Assembly· Signed Jul 5, 2014· Signed chap.90

Relates to the medical use of marihuana

Relates to the medical use of marihuana; legalizes the possession, manufacture, use, delivery, transport or administration of medical marihuana by a designated caregiver for a certified medical use;…

Richard GottfriedSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8479Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2014· Signed chap.46

Extends the time limitations to commence certain actions

Extends the time limitations to commence certain actions.

Angelo SantabarbaraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7233Assembly· Moved Jun 30, 2014· Enacting clause stricken

Authorizes certain undocumented Americans to obtain New York state drivers' licenses or non-driver identification cards; repealer

Authorizes certain undocumented Americans to obtain New York state drivers' licenses or non-driver identification cards if they have a high school diploma or equivalency.

Gabriela RosaStricken

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A7228Assembly· Moved Jun 30, 2014· Enacting clause stricken

Prohibits law enforcement agencies or officers from inquiring about immigration status

Prohibits law enforcement agencies or officers from inquiring about immigration status unless a person is booked into a detention facility or the immigration status of a person is pertinent to the…

Gabriela RosaStricken

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A7230Assembly· Moved Jun 30, 2014· Enacting clause stricken

Requires school districts to establish and maintain peace/conflict resolution centers

Requires school districts to establish and maintain peace/conflict resolution centers.

Gabriela RosaStricken

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A7227Assembly· Moved Jun 30, 2014· Enacting clause stricken

Provides that a woman shall be given the option of having a female officer perform a search on her person when one is authorized by law

Provides that a woman shall be given the option of having a female officer perform a search on her person when one is authorized by law.

Gabriela RosaStricken

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A7232Assembly· Moved Jun 30, 2014· Enacting clause stricken

Prohibits increase in maximum rents unless essential tenant services are maintained

Prohibits any increase in the average monthly rental of a property by a limited-profit housing company unless the appropriate local housing agency certifies that there exists no recorded violations…

Gabriela RosaStricken

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A9129Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Substituted by s7852

Requires insurers and medical assistance for needy persons to provide coverage for the provision of telehealth services

Requires insurers and medical assistance for needy persons to provide coverage for the provision of telehealth services.

Addie JenneOn the Assembly floor

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A8316Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Referred 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.

Richard GottfriedRules Committee

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A7804Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Substituted by s5322a

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.

Robert SweeneyOn the Assembly floor

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A7312Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Referred to rules

Relates to the creation of a bill of rights for family and guardians of people with developmental disabilities that reside in residences certified or approved by the OPWDD

Relates to the creation of a bill of rights for family and guardians of people with developmental disabilities that reside in residences certified or approved by the office for people with…

Thomas AbinantiRules Committee

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A6974Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Substituted by s7839

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…

Amy PaulinOn the Assembly floor

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A6571Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Reported referred to ways and means

Enacts the "safe staffing for quality care act"

Enacts the "safe staffing for quality care act" to require acute care facilities and nursing homes to implement certain direct-care nurse to patient ratios in all nursing units; sets minimum…

Richard GottfriedWays And Means Committee

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A3538Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Referred to rules

Requires cemetery corporations to provide customers with a bill of rights

Requires cemetery corporations to post and provide customers with the New York state cemetery disclosure form.

Harvey WeisenbergRules Committee

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A3088Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Referred to rules

Relates to the determination of overpayment recovery amounts for health care providers

Relates to the determination of overpayment recovery amounts for health care providers; provides certain requirements be met when the process known as extrapolation will be used.

Charles LavineRules Committee

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A8294Assembly· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Reported referred to rules

Enacts the "freeze unsafe closures now act" to delay the closure and consolidation of state facilities operated by the office of mental health and the office for people with developmental disabilities

Enacts the "freeze unsafe closures now act" to delay the closure and consolidation of state facilities operated by the office of mental health and the office for people with developmental…

Donna LupardoRules Committee

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A3843Assembly· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Reported referred to rules

Relates to owners of lost pets and return of lost pets to their owners

Relates to owners of lost pets and return of lost pets to their owners; requires the entity with possession to take steps to check the dogs for any identification including tags, tattoos and…

Amy PaulinRules Committee

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A7598Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2014· Substituted by s5188

Relates to retired members of the state police who have opted to make an application to obtain a license to carry or possess a firearm

Relates to retired members of the state police who have opted to make an application to obtain a license to carry or possess a firearm.

Joseph MorelleOn the Assembly floor

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A4971Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2014· Amended by restoring to previous print 4971a

Amends the definition of all terrain vehicles to include certain vehicles of up to 1500 pounds

Amends the definition of all terrain vehicles to include certain vehicles of up to seventy inches long and 1500 pounds which consist of a side-by-side passenger configuration for up to three…

Addie JenneWays And Means Committee

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A9478Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Ordered to third reading rules cal.307

Relates to communications by retail stores attempting to settle civil actions deriving from larceny prosecutions

Relates to communications by retail stores attempting to settle civil actions deriving from larceny prosecutions.

Jeffrey DinowitzOn the Assembly floor

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A9298Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Substituted by s7096

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…

Harvey WeisenbergOn the Assembly floor

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A7558Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Substituted by s7854

Prohibits the investigation of any claim of medical professional misconduct based solely on treatment that is not universally accepted by the medical profession

Prohibits the investigation of any claim of medical professional misconduct based solely on treatment that is not universally accepted by the medical profession.

Didi BarrettOn the Assembly floor

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A7345Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Ordered to third reading rules cal.260

Establishes the opt in program for reporting of suspected financial exploitation

Establishes the opt in program for reporting of suspected financial exploitation.

Annette RobinsonOn the Assembly floor

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A7268Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Reported referred to rules

Requires public authorities to negotiate with most qualified architectural and engineering professional firms before negotiating with other firms

Authorizes public authorities and public benefit corporations to negotiate with professional firms providing architectural or engineering services in order from the most qualified to the least…

Michael BenedettoRules Committee

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A6983Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Referred to rules

Designates engaging in sexual orientation change efforts by mental health care professionals upon patients under 18 years of age

Designates as professional misconduct, engaging in sexual orientation change efforts by mental health care professionals upon patients under 18 years of age.

Deborah GlickRules Committee

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A5424Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Referred to rules

Suspends the issuance of permits for drilling wells for natural gas extraction in certain areas

Suspends the issuance of permits for drilling wells for natural gas extraction in certain areas.

Robert SweeneyRules Committee

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A5298Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Ordered to third reading rules cal.253

Prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of children's foam mats containing formamide

Prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of children's foam mats containing formamide.

Nily RozicOn the Assembly floor

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A4753Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Substituted by s3810d

Establishes the profession of geology; provides for professional licensing for geologists; repealer

Establishes the profession of geology; defines the profession of geology; establishes requirements for a license as a licensed geologist; regulates the practice of such profession; authorizes…

Steven EnglebrightOn the Assembly floor

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A1783Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Referred to rules

Relates to the report of suspected financial exploitation

Relates to the report of suspected financial exploitation; requires the superintendent of the department of financial services to develop guidelines relating to reporting suspected financial…

Joan MillmanRules Committee

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A7736Assembly· Moved Jun 12, 2014· Recommitted to aging

Relates to rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of social adult day care programs; requires report to the governor and the legislature

Relates to rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of social adult day care programs.

Joan MillmanAging Committee

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