Bills by

José M. Serrano

Senator

60 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →serrano@senate.state.ny.us

2013-2014 session

Sponsored bills

60 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

S5048Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Substituted by a2046
Relates to animal control and licensing of animals; makes various amendments to dog licensing laws in N.Y. city; establishes an animal population control fund; repea
Relates to animal control and licensing of animals; relates to the better protection of lost and strayed animals and to securing the rights of owners thereof; relates to licensing of dogs in certain…
José M. SerranoOn the Senate floor
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S6415Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2014· Amend and recommit to health
Relates to banning formaldehyde in certain children's products
Relates to banning formaldehyde in certain children's products.
José M. SerranoHealth Committee
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S926Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2014· Referred to health

Authorizes a study on the high incidence of asthma in the borough of the Bronx in the city of New York and to prepare a remedial plan

Authorizes and directs the New York state department of health, to conduct a study on the high incidence of asthma in the borough of the Bronx in the city of New York and to prepare a remedial plan.

José M. SerranoHealth Committee

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S3014Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2014· Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development

Prohibits littering on state park lands

Prohibits littering on state park lands.

José M. SerranoTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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S4429Senate· Moved May 23, 2014· Amend and recommit to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Establishes the New York state park adopt-a-trail stewardship program and the New York state park adopt-a-trail stewardship program fund

Establishes the New York state park adopt-a-trail stewardship program and the New York state park adopt-a-trail stewardship program fund.

José M. SerranoCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S918Senate· Moved May 20, 2014· Reported and committed to finance

Authorizes the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish a resident curator program for the rehabilitation of state park buildings

Authorizes the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish a resident curator program for the rehabilitation of state park buildings.

José M. SerranoFinance Committee

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S3730Senate· Moved May 13, 2014· Reported and committed to finance

Requires disclosure terms relating to prepaid calling cards to be provided in languages other than English and increases fines for violations of disclosure requirements

Requires disclosure terms relating to pre-paid calling cards to be provided in languages other than English and increases fines for violations of disclosure requirements.

José M. SerranoFinance Committee

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S6676Senate· Moved Mar 10, 2014· Amend (t) and recommit to housing, construction and community development

Requires the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code to include provisions mandating the installation of operable carbon monoxide detectors in commercial buildings

Requires the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code to include provisions mandating the installation of operable carbon monoxide detectors in commercial buildings.

José M. SerranoHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S6506Senate· Moved Jan 31, 2014· Referred to children and families

Requires the reporting and monitoring of a minor whose parent, legal guardian or care-giver of a minor is arrested or taken into custody

Requires an arresting authority to notify the local social services district when the parent, legal guardian or care-giver of a minor is arrested or taken into custody; requires the local social…

José M. SerranoChildren And Families Committee

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S6218Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to agriculture

Requires the informed consent of the owner of a companion animal prior to euthanizing such animal

Enacts "Sir Henry's law" to require the informed consent of the owner of a companion animal prior to euthanizing such animal.

José M. SerranoAgriculture Committee

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S6220Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Prohibits the lease of state forests, wildlife management areas and unique areas for the purpose of gas production

Prohibits the lease of state forests, wildlife management areas and unique areas for the purpose of gas production.

José M. SerranoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S6219Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Requires certain leases and management agreements entered into by the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to comply with master plans

Requires leases, licenses and management agreements entered into by the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation relating to the use or management of state parks and historic sites,…

José M. SerranoCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S5960Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to finance

Prohibits detention of individuals based only on the violation of federal immigration laws

Prohibits detention of individuals based only on the violation of federal immigration laws.

José M. SerranoFinance Committee

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S5597Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to cities

Relates to the sale, lease or other disposition of property of the city, NYC department of education, NYC educational construction fund, NYC school construction authority and NYC housing authority

Relates to the sale, lease or other disposition of property of the city, New York city department of education, New York education construction fund, school construction authority and New York city…

José M. SerranoCities Committee

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S5194Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to agriculture

Restricts the breeding of dogs and setting standards for the care of breeding dogs and their puppies

Restricts the breeding of dogs and sets standards for the care of breeding dogs and their puppies.

José M. SerranoAgriculture Committee

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S4883Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Establishes the commission on New York state history and provides for its powers and duties

Establishes the commission on New York state history and provides for its powers and duties.

José M. SerranoCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S4305Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides a tax deduction from personal income taxes for un-reimbursed expenses paid for veterinary care of companion animals

Provides a tax deduction from personal income taxes for un-reimbursed expenses paid for veterinary care of companion animals.

José M. SerranoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3808Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to finance

Creates the New York State Civilian Complaint Review Board to investigate alleged misconduct by police and peace officers

Creates the New York State Civilian Complaint Review Board to investigate alleged misconduct by police and peace officers.

José M. SerranoFinance Committee

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S3729Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Limits certain charging practices by companies that provide prepaid telephone calling cards and increases fines for violations of limitation requirements

Limits certain charging practices by companies that provide prepaid telephone calling cards and increases fines for violations of limitation requirements.

José M. SerranoEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1040Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Relates to rent increases after vacancy of a housing accommodation; repealer

Repeals provisions permitting rent increases after vacancy of a housing accommodation.

José M. SerranoHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S1039Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to limiting, restricting or prohibiting trapping

Provides that each county within the state may limit, restrict or prohibit trapping within its municipal limits; provides that municipalities may do so by local law or ordinance.

José M. SerranoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1035Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to finance

Creates a temporary state commission concerning the incidence of asthma in the Bronx

Creates a temporary state commission to study and make recommendations concerning the incidence of asthma in the borough of the Bronx in New York city.

José M. SerranoFinance Committee

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S1037Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Authorizes NYCHA survey of housing developments to determine the percentage of non-English proficient residents, requires language assistance programs

Authorizes the New York City Housing Authority to conduct a survey of housing developments under its control for the purpose of determining the percentage of non-English proficient residents in such…

José M. SerranoHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S1038Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Provides senior citizens shall be entitled to use any park, recreational facility or historic site without the imposition of any fee or other charge

Provides senior citizens shall be entitled to use any park, recreational facility or historic site without the imposition of any fee or other charge; defines senior citizens as persons 65 years of…

José M. SerranoCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S1033Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Creates the Pennies for parks program providing funds for capital expenditures at state parks and historic sites; imposes tax on single use carryout plastic bags

Creates the "Pennies for parks" program providing funds for capital expenditures at state parks and historic sites; imposes tax on single use carryout plastic bags; establishes the pennies for parks…

José M. SerranoCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S1036Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Relates to allowing veterans to fish for free in state parks

Allows veterans of the armed forces of the United States to fish for free in state parks under the jurisdiction of a state agency.

José M. SerranoCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S1034Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Prohibits the possession of concealed firearms in national parks and national wildlife refuge systems

Prohibits the possession of concealed firearms in any national park or national wildlife refuge system; imposes a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for a violation thereof.

José M. SerranoCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S1026Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to preserve and maintain state historic sites that are closed for more than a month

Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to preserve and maintain state historic sites that are closed for more than a month.

José M. SerranoCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S1029Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to education

Directs the commissioner of education to conduct an audit and report on statewide compliance with state instructional regulations for arts education

Directs the state education commissioner to conduct an audit and report on statewide compliance with state instructional regulations for arts education and to establish a remediation process for…

José M. SerranoEducation Committee

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S1028Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to agriculture

Establishes a twelve percent surcharge on the sale of animals by pet dealers

Establishes a twelve percent surcharge on the sale of animals by pet dealers and an animal shelter and wildlife rehabilitator account to be administered by an animal protection organization to be…

José M. SerranoAgriculture Committee

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S1027Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Authorizes the attorney general to enforce the provisions of the environmental conservation law and its rules and regulations in the name of the people of the state

Authorizes the attorney general to commence a special proceeding in a court hearing jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of the environmental conservation law and the rules and regulations adopted…

José M. SerranoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1031Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Enacts the New York State bicycle tourism promotion act

Enacts the New York State bicycle tourism promotion act; authorizes the issuance of grants for the purchase of equipment and operation of a bicycle tourism kiosk; authorizes the establishment of up…

José M. SerranoCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S1024Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Limits the amount of rent increase after the vacancy of a housing accommodation

Limits the amount of rent increase after the vacancy of a housing accommodation.

José M. SerranoHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S1023Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to local government

Provides additional compensation to certain city employees who possess and use foreign languages in performance of duties

Provides additional compensation to certain city employees who possess or make substantial use of foreign languages in the performance of official duties; further creates the "language services…

José M. SerranoLocal Government Committee

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S1022Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to investigations and government operations

Requires public disclosure of certain state agency materials, and authorizes the office for technology to publish a technical standards manual for the publishing of records

Requires public disclosure of certain state agency materials, and authorizes the office for technology to publish a technical standards manual for the publishing of records on the Internet by state…

José M. SerranoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1021Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Exempts certain properties on Roosevelt Island in New York City from certain reporting requirements regarding the disposal of property by a public authority

Exempts certain properties on Roosevelt Island in New York City from certain reporting requirements regarding the disposal of property by a public authority.

José M. SerranoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S928Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Provides for a review process of proposals to alienate municipal parkland

Provides for a review process of proposals to alienate municipal parkland.

José M. SerranoCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S929Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to cities

Requires cities with a population of one million or more to collect discarded recyclable materials at city parks, playgrounds, historic sites and other facilities

Requires cities with a population of one million or more to collect discarded recyclable materials at city parks, playgrounds, historic sites and other recreational facilities; requires the posting…

José M. SerranoCities Committee

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S930Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Requires the conducting of public hearings and reports thereon prior to the closure of any real property by the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation

Requires the conducting of public hearings and reports thereon prior to the closure to public access of any real property by the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation.

José M. SerranoCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S927Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Proscribes persons, firms or corporations engaged in retail business of selling firearms from selling, delivering or transferring child operated firearms

Prohibits persons, firms or corporations engaged in the retail business of selling firearms from selling, delivering or transferring child operated firearms; defines "child operated firearm" to mean…

José M. SerranoCodes Committee

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S931Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Identifies the criteria the commissioner of environmental conservation should consider in publishing a list of high local environmental impact zones

Identifies the criteria the commissioner of environmental conservation should consider in publishing a list of high local environmental impact zones; provides that high local environmental impact…

José M. SerranoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S922Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Requires cities with populations over 45,000 to incrementally reduce emissions in diesel powered motor vehicles owned by city agencies

Requires cities with populations over 45,000 to incrementally reduce emissions in diesel powered motor vehicles owned by city agencies; defines terms.

José M. SerranoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S924Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Establishes a process for the regulation of collecting, recording, and disclosing confidential information by state employees

Establishes a process for regulating the collecting, recording, and disclosing of confidential information by state employees.

José M. SerranoCodes Committee

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S923Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to education

Establishes the education equity act which provides language assistance to parents/guardians who have children enrolled in public school and who do not speak English

Establishes the "education equity act" which provides language assistance to parents or guardians who have children enrolled in public school and whose primary language is not English; defines…

José M. SerranoEducation Committee

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S925Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to higher education

Requires cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals

Requires cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals.

José M. SerranoHigher Education Committee

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S919Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Requires rent reduction in cases of submetered utility service

Requires rent reduction in cases of submetered utility service; directs the division of housing and community renewal to develop a standard reduction and an appeals process.

José M. SerranoHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S920Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to investigations and government operations

Clarifies the qualification of member items, authorizes the review of violations of the qualification of member items, and requires that member items be fully itemized

Clarifies the appropriation and qualification of member items; authorizes the legislative ethics commission to review violations of the qualification of member items, and requires that all member…

José M. SerranoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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