Bills by

David J. Valesky

Senator

116 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →valesky@senate.state.ny.us

2013-2014 session

Sponsored bills

116 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

S7432Senate· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Signed chap.528
Requires an veterinary examination of all cats prior to their sale to determine if the animal has any adverse medical conditions
Requires a veterinary examination of all cats prior to their sale to determine if the animal has any adverse medical conditions.
David J. ValeskySigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
S7382Senate· Vetoed Dec 17, 2014· Vetoed memo.567
Relates to the meaning of the term "equipment" for purposes of department of taxation and finance audit or enforcement proceedings
Relates to the meaning of the term "equipment" for purposes of department of taxation and finance audit or enforcement proceedings.
David J. ValeskyVetoed

S7180Senate· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Approval memo.25

Relates to encouraging community-based organizations to increase opportunities for seniors to participate in community gardens

Relates to encouraging community-based organizations to increase opportunities for seniors to participate in community gardens.

David J. ValeskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6360Senate· Signed Nov 21, 2014· Signed chap.463

Authorizes the creation of an agricultural district with two hundred fifty acres

Authorizes the creation of an agricultural district with two hundred fifty acres or at least ten per cent of the land proposed to be included in the district, whichever is greater; decreases the…

David J. ValeskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5552Senate· Signed Sep 23, 2014· Signed chap.381

Relates to local product procurement and a procurement training program for agricultural business

Relates to local product procurement and a procurement training program for agricultural business.

David J. ValeskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7745Senate· Signed Sep 15, 2014· Signed chap.351

Creates Onondaga Lake Amphitheater Infrastructure and Revitalization Project act

Creates Onondaga Lake Amphitheater Infrastructure and Revitalization Project; provides for the construction of a performing arts amphitheater known as the "Onondaga Lake Amphitheater" located in the…

David J. ValeskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7296Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to the regulation of limousines and livery vehicles in the city of Syracuse

Allows the city of Syracuse to adopt ordinances regulating the registration and licensing of limousines and livery vehicles.

David J. ValeskyRules Committee

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S6483Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Provides for the detailing of the benefits and costs of proposed rules in the regulatory impact statements

Provides for the detailing of the benefits and costs of proposed rules in the regulatory impact statements to ensure proper disclosure to the public of such information.

David J. ValeskyRules Committee

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S2160Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Provides for public comment during the initial development, preparation and promulgation of rules

Provides for public comment during the initial development, preparation and promulgation of rules; establishes an affirmative duty upon agencies to reach out to regulated persons who may be…

David J. ValeskyRules Committee

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S5966Senate· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Referred to education

Establishes a career and technical education (CTE) diploma

Establishes a career and technical education (CTE) diploma; a CTE pathway to a diploma shall be based on a curriculum designed to provide students with technical skills and shall demonstrate that…

David J. ValeskyEducation Committee

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S7893Senate· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Substituted by a10140

Relates to authorizing insurance coverage for equipment and supplies used for the treatment of ostomies

Relates to authorizing insurance coverage for equipment and supplies used for the treatment of ostomies.

David J. ValeskyOn the Senate floor

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S7254Senate· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Substituted by a1787c

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…

David J. ValeskyOn the Senate floor

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S5937Senate· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Substituted by a8137a

Authorizes insurance coverage for equipment and supplies used for the treatment of ostomies

Authorizes insurance coverage for equipment and supplies used for the treatment of ostomies.

David J. ValeskyOn the Senate floor

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S2156Senate· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Provides for the waiver of annual fees for professional fundraisers who complete a course of instruction in the law of ethics in fundraising

Provides for the waiver of annual fees for professional fundraisers who complete a course of instruction in the law of ethics in fundraising.

David J. ValeskyGovernmental Operations Committee

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S2161Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Expands the products which may be purchased for public use

Expands the products which may be purchased for public use by including renewable energy resources; increases the cost premium percentage for renewable energy generated in New York.

David J. ValeskyStricken

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S6221Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2014· Referred to banks

Authorizes banks to refuse payment of moneys when there is reason to believe that a vulnerable adult is being financially exploited

Authorizes banks to refuse payment of moneys when there is reason to believe that a vulnerable adult is being financially exploited.

David J. ValeskyBanks Committee

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S6847Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Authorizes state agencies to publish certain rule making notices by electronic means

Authorizes state agencies to publish and transmit certain rule making notices by electronic means; provides for the provision of the state register by electronic means; authorizes the legislative…

David J. ValeskyGovernmental Operations Committee

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S7433Senate· Moved Jun 9, 2014· Substituted by a9215

Requires the department of agriculture and markets to evaluate their support of farmers age sixty-two years and older

Requires the department of agriculture and markets to evaluate their support of farmers age sixty-two years and older.

David J. ValeskyOn the Senate floor

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S6909Senate· Moved Jun 9, 2014· Amend (t) and recommit to commerce, economic development and small business

Expands the items which may be sold by a licensed farm cidery and the licensees to whom a farm cidery may sell its cider for resale

Expands the items which may be sold by a licensed farm cidery and the licensees to whom a farm cidery may sell its cider for resale.

David J. ValeskyCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S7697Senate· Moved May 30, 2014· Referred to local government

Relates to certain matters relating to the issuance of debt and associated matters of the Oneida Public Library

Relates to certain matters relating to the issuance of debt and associated matters of the Oneida Public Library.

David J. ValeskyLocal Government Committee

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S7255Senate· Moved May 28, 2014· Substituted by a8871

Relates to guidelines for local area agencies on aging relating to assistance for informal caregivers

Relates to guidelines for local area agencies on aging relating to assistance for informal caregivers.

David J. ValeskyOn the Senate floor

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S7630Senate· Moved May 21, 2014· Referred to transportation

Relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with traffic control indications in the city of Syracuse

Relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with traffic control indications in the city of Syracuse.

David J. ValeskyTransportation Committee

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S7545Senate· Moved May 15, 2014· Referred to agriculture

Directs the commissioners of agriculture and markets and economic development to study and develop a long-term strategy for sustaining farming and food production in New York State

Directs the commissioners of agriculture and markets and economic development to study and develop a long-term strategy for sustaining farming and food production in New York state; bases such…

David J. ValeskyAgriculture Committee

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S7525Senate· Moved May 15, 2014· Referred to education

Relates to special apportionments and grants-in-aid to school districts

Relates to special apportionments and grants-in-aid to school districts; adds the purchase and installation of carbon monoxide detectors to the definition of school safety and security technology…

David J. ValeskyEducation Committee

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S2158Senate· Moved May 14, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Requires agencies to consider the impact of proposed rules on existing and potential future jobs and employment opportunities

Requires agencies to consider the impact of proposed rules on existing and potential future jobs and employment opportunities.

David J. ValeskyGovernmental Operations Committee

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S4176Senate· Moved May 12, 2014· Amend and recommit to higher education

Exempts certain persons who administer and score objective psychological tests from provisions of law relating to the practice of the profession of psychology

Exempts certain persons who administer and score objective psychological tests from provisions of law relating to the practice of the profession of psychology.

David J. ValeskyHigher Education Committee

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S4782Senate· Moved May 6, 2014· Reported and committed to finance

Relates to granting SUNY community college campus peace officers access to criminal history record information pursuant to 9 NYCRR 6051.1

Grants SUNY community college campus peace officers access to criminal history record information pursuant to 9 NYCRR 6051.1.

David J. ValeskyFinance Committee

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S3701Senate· Moved Apr 28, 2014· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Qualifies a certain parcel of land commonly known as the Huntley Apartments for a tax credit for rehabilitation of historic property

Qualifies a certain parcel of land commonly known as the Huntley Apartments for a tax credit for rehabilitation of historic property.

David J. ValeskyStricken

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S2164Senate· Moved Apr 28, 2014· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Relates to carryovers of the tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic properties and historic homes

Relates to carry overs of the tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic properties and historic homes.

David J. ValeskyStricken

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S2165Senate· Moved Apr 28, 2014· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Extends provisions of law relating to the credit for the rehabilitation of historic properties and historic homes

Extends provisions of law relating to the credit for the rehabilitation of historic properties and historic homes.

David J. ValeskyStricken

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S2167Senate· Moved Mar 25, 2014· Reported and committed to finance

Permits senior citizens whose spouses are deceased to substitute a more recent income for purposes of determining eligibility for the enhanced STAR exemption

Permits senior citizens whose spouses are deceased to substitute a more recent income for purposes of determing eligibility for the enhanced school tax relief (STAR) exemption.

David J. ValeskyFinance Committee

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S2148Senate· Moved Mar 25, 2014· Reported and committed to finance

Authorizes certain county operated NY Connects: Choices for Long Term Care programs to participate in a uniform assessment demonstration program

Authorizes certain county operated NY Connects: Choices for Long Term Care programs to participate in a universal assessment demonstration program funded pursuant to chapter 53 of the laws of 2011;…

David J. ValeskyFinance Committee

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S6301Senate· Signed Mar 17, 2014· Signed chap.16

Makes technical changes relating to annual reports required to be compiled by the division for small-business on the state of small businesses

Makes technical changes relating to annual reports required to be compiled by the division for small-business on the state of small businesses, including the date by which such report must be…

David J. ValeskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5064Senate· Moved Mar 13, 2014· Substituted by a5564

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.

David J. ValeskyOn the Senate floor

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S6770Senate· Moved Mar 7, 2014· Referred to infrastructure and capital investment

Creates the urban restoration bond act of 2014

Creates the urban restoration bond act of 2014; funds capital projects to repair, rehabilitate, construct, enhance, expand, and modernize transportation systems, roads, bridges, water supply…

David J. ValeskyInfrastructure And Capital Investment Committee

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S6734Senate· Moved Mar 4, 2014· Referred to aging

Increases income eligibility levels in the EPIC program

Increases income eligibility levels in the EPIC program from $35,000 to $75,000 for unmarried residents and from $50,000 to $100,000 for married residents.

David J. ValeskyAging Committee

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