Bills by

James L. Seward

Senator

416 bills as co-sponsorProfile and scorecard →seward@senate.state.ny.us

2013-2014 session

Co-sponsored bills

416 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

S7854Senate· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Approval memo.27
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.
Kemp HannonSigned 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S5935Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Recommitted to rules

Relates to limiting participation by public or quasi-public organizations in the retirement system

Relates to limiting participation by certain public or quasi-public organizations in the retirement system.

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S5685Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Authorizes the town board of Marbletown to hold meetings in the town of Rosendale and the town justice court of Marbletown to hold justice court in the town of Rosendale

Authorizes the town board of Marbletown to hold meetings in the town of Rosendale and the town justice court of Marbletown to hold justice court in the town of Rosendale.

Cecilia TkaczykRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S5484Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to the department of public service and limiting increases in the amount of the surcharge of the system benefit charge or the surcharge for the renewable portfolio standard

Relates to the department of public service and limits increases in the amount of the surcharge of the system benefit charge or the surcharge for the renewable portfolio standard.

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S2794Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to the suspension of hunting and fishing licenses pursuant to the interstate wildlife violator compact

Relates to the suspension of hunting and fishing licenses pursuant to the interstate wildlife violator compact.

Greg BallRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S1966Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Authorizes the holder of a junior small game license to hunt deer and bear with the use of a muzzle-loading gun during muzzle-loading firearm season

Authorizes the holder of a junior small game license to hunt deer and bear with the use of a muzzle-loading gun during muzzle-loading firearm season.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S1765Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Authorizes municipalities to adopt a local law authorizing the assessor of such municipality to accept late applications for the STAR exemption

Authorizes municipalities to adopt a local law authorizing the assessor of such municipality to accept applications for the basic STAR exemption and the enhanced STAR exemption for senior citizens…

Kenneth P. LaValleRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S273Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Recommitted to rules

Provides for an exemption from sales and use taxes on the sale of general aviation aircraft and for a report on the economic impact thereof

Provides for an exemption from sales and use taxes on the sale of general aviation aircraft.

William J. Larkin Jr.Rules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S5624Senate· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Establishes an alternative resolution program for veterans accused of certain felonies

Establishes an alternative resolution program for service members and veterans accused of certain felonies.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S5986Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2014· Referred to ways and means

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…

Tom LibousWays And Means Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S5961Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Referred to transportation

Eliminates certain fees for veterans who request the addition of a veteran notation to valid licenses

Eliminates certain fees for veterans who request the addition of a veteran notation to valid licenses.

Kathleen A. MarchioneTransportation Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S2225Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Referred to mental health

Enhances the assisted outpatient treatment program and eliminates the expiration and repeal of Kendra's Law

Enhances the assisted outpatient treatment program; eliminates the expiration and repeal of Kendra's Law.

Catharine YoungMental Health Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S2204Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Referred to correction

Authorizes the employment of state and local work release inmates by not-for-profit organizations and public service projects

Authorizes the employment of state and local work release inmates by not-for-profit organizations and public service projects; provides that inmates and prisoners may refuse to participate in…

Catharine YoungCorrection Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S1946Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Relates to the definition of all terrain vehicle or "ATV"

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…

Patty RitchieWays And Means Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending