Bills by

David J. Valesky

Senator

618 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →valesky@senate.state.ny.us

2013-2014 session

All bills

618 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

S3667Senate· Signed Jan 29, 2015· Approval memo.36
Requires the licensure of mold assessment and remediation specialists and sets minimum work standards for mold assessment and remediation specialists
Requires the licensure of mold inspection, assessment and remediation specialists and sets minimum work standards for mold inspection, assessment and remediation specialists.
Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
S3693Senate· Signed Dec 29, 2014· Signed chap.547
Defines the term "land used in silvopasturing"
Defines the term "land used in silvopasturing" to mean the intentional combination of trees, forages and livestock managed as a single integrated practice for the collective benefit of each,…
Patty RitchieSigned by Governor

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

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

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

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5693Senate· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Signed chap.514

Relates to clarifying the permissibility of commissions, fees, or other compensation paid to real estate brokers

Relates to clarifying the permissibility of commissions, fees, or other compensation paid to real estate brokers.

Lee M. ZeldinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6641Senate· Vetoed Nov 21, 2014· Vetoed memo.519

Relates to the administration of services offered by the office for people with developmental disabilities

Relates to the administration of services offered by the office for people with developmental disabilities.

David CarlucciVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

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

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. RobachVetoed

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

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

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6617Senate· Signed Sep 22, 2014· Signed chap.355

Relates to future climate risk and/or sea level rise projections and other weather-related data

Relates to future climate risk and/or sea level rise projections and other weather-related data.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

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

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

S4396Senate· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.293

Authorizes directors of soil and water conservation districts to implement preventative and control measures for the spread of invasive species

Authorizes directors of soil and water conservation districts to implement preventative and control measures for the spread of invasive species.

Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4356Senate· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.292

Authorizes directors of soil and water conservation districts to undertake public information and education programs relating to water and soil conservation

Authorizes directors of soil and water conservation districts to undertake public information and education programs on the principles and practices for the preservation and conservation of the soil…

Catharine YoungSigned 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

S1885Senate· Signed Aug 4, 2014· Signed chap.198

Prohibits people registered under the sex offender registration act from being a volunteer firefighter

Prohibits people registered under the sex offender registration act from being a volunteer firefighter; provides that a conviction that requires registration under the sex offender registration act…

John J. BonacicSigned 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

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

S7851Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Substituted by a9619b

Relates to aquatic invasive species and spread prevention

Relates to aquatic invasive species and spread prevention; provides relevant definitions and further relates to launching and environmental concerns; stipulates penalties for violation of this…

Thomas F. O'MaraOn the Senate floor

ImpactPending

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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

ImpactPending

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S7273Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to aquatic invasive species and spread prevention

Relates to aquatic invasive species and spread prevention; provides relevant definitions and further relates to launching and environmental concerns; stipulates penalties for violation of this…

Thomas F. O'MaraRules Committee

ImpactPending

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S6562Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Makes the restrictions relating to smoking in public areas applicable to electronic cigarettes

Makes the restrictions relating to smoking in public areas applicable to electronic cigarettes or any other device that vaporizes nicotine and other substances.

Kemp HannonRules Committee

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S6500Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to the filing of objections to agency rules by the administrative regulations review commission

Relates to the filing of objections to agency rules by the administrative regulations review commission.

Kathleen A. MarchioneRules 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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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

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S5519Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Establishes the task force for the review of rules, regulations and public authorities

Establishes the task force for the review of rules, regulations and public authorities to perform a review and make recommendations relating to the necessity for each rule, regulation and public…

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S5493Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Enacts the health care professional transparency act

Enacts the health care professional transparency act; prohibits health care professionals from using deceptive or misleading advertising.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S3749Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to eliminating the earnings limitation for retired police officers employed as school resource officers

Eliminates the earnings limitation for retired police officers employed as school resource officers.

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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S3555Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Permits an authorized physician to direct that physical therapy care may be rendered by a duly licensed physical therapist assistant

Permits an authorized physician to direct that physical therapy care may be rendered by a duly licensed physical therapist assistant.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S2229Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Amends the NY government reorganization and citizen empowerment act; repealer

Amends the NY government reorganization and citizen empowerment act, relating to the requirements for consolidation or dissolution of certain local government entities.

Jack M. MartinsRules Committee

ImpactPending

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