Bills by

Catharine Young

Senator

579 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →cyoung@senate.state.ny.us

2013-2014 session

All bills

579 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

S7852Senate· Signed Dec 29, 2014· Approval memo.35
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.
Catharine YoungSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
S7818Senate· Signed Dec 29, 2014· Signed chap.548
Relates to treatment plans for certain inmates who are receiving mental health services at or prior to the time of their anticipated release date
Relates to treatment plans for certain inmates who are receiving mental health services at or prior to the time of their anticipated release date.
Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

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

S6543Senate· Vetoed Dec 17, 2014· Vetoed memo.561

Directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets to assess and report on the use and development of precision agriculture, and the use of broadband by farmers

Directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets to assess and report on the use and development of precision agriculture, and the use of broadband by farmers.

Catharine YoungVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5509Senate· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Signed chap.513

Directs the commissioner of education to establish an online learning committee to make recommendations for establishment of a statewide online and blended learning program

Directs the commissioner of education to establish an online learning advisory council to make recommendations for establishment of a statewide online and blended learning program.

Catharine YoungSigned 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

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5928Senate· Signed Nov 21, 2014· Signed chap.461

Encourages participation by minority and women-owned business enterprises in housing, urban renewal and urban development action area project contracts

Encourages participation by minority and women-owned business enterprises in housing, urban renewal and urban development action area project contracts.

Catharine YoungSigned 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

S3894Senate· Vetoed Nov 21, 2014· Vetoed memo.515

Designates, as peace officers, special deputy sheriffs of the county of Chautauqua within the grounds of and properties owned by the Chautauqua Institution

Designates, as peace officers, special deputy sheriffs of the county of Chautauqua within the grounds of and properties owned by the Chautauqua Institution.

Catharine YoungVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S2049Senate· Vetoed Nov 21, 2014· Vetoed memo.513

Prohibits the filling, emptying or use of any liquefied petroleum gas container, except by the owner thereof or by a person authorized in writing by such owner

Prohibits the filling, emptying or use of any liquefied petroleum gas cylinder, container or receptacle with a capacity of more than 20 gallons, except by the owner thereof or by a person authorized…

Catharine YoungVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

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

S7004Senate· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.312

Includes concussions within the New York state traumatic brain injury program

Includes concussions within the New York state traumatic brain injury program.

Catharine YoungSigned 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

S4560Senate· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.294

Authorizes the commissioner of transportation to convey certain land to the town of Andover, in the county of Allegany

Authorizes the commissioner of transportation to convey certain land to the town of Andover, in the county of Allegany.

Catharine YoungSigned 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

S7086Senate· Signed Jul 22, 2014· Signed chap.169

Authorizes the village of Alfred to offer an optional twenty year retirement plan to police officer Ryan McKee

Authorizes the village of Alfred to offer an optional twenty year retirement plan to police officer Ryan McKee.

Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5855Senate· Signed Jul 22, 2014· Signed chap.142

Relates to hunting in the county of Livingston

Authorizes hunting of big game with rifles in the county of Livingston.

Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6885Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2014· Signed chap.76

Extends the expiration of authority granted to the city of New York to restructure rent for units in multiple dwellings getting loans to remove substandard conditions

Extends the expiration of authority granted to the city of New York to restructure rent for units in multiple dwellings getting small loans to remove substandard or insanitary conditions.

Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6884Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2014· Signed chap.75

Extends expiration of authority granted to the city of New York to restructure the rents of units in buildings receiving municipally financed rehabilitation loans

Extends expiration of authority granted to the city of New York to restructure the rents of units in buildings receiving municipally financed rehabilitation loans.

Catharine YoungSigned 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

S7898Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Referred to correction

Relates to treatment plans for certain inmates who are receiving mental health services at or prior to the time of their anticipated release date

Relates to treatment plans for certain inmates who are receiving mental health services at or prior to the time of their anticipated release date.

Catharine YoungCorrection Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S6665Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Directs the office of temporary and disability assistance, in its plan for the low-income home energy assistance program, to utilize the maximum reductions in determining income eligibility

Directs the office of temporary and disability assistance, in its plan for the low-income home energy assistance program, to utilize the maximum reduction in determining income eligibility.

Catharine YoungRules Committee

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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

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S2710Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

When external indices are utilized to determine sales and use tax due, requires such indices to reflect local economic conditions

Requires the commissioner of taxation and finance, when using external indices to determine sales and compensating use tax due because of failure to file a return or filing of an incorrect return,…

Catharine YoungRules Committee

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S7145Senate· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Substituted by a9033

Relates to federal bond volume allocations, the unified state bond ceiling and the private activity bond allocation act of 2014

Relates to the bond volume allocations made pursuant to the federal tax reform act of 1986, the unified state bond ceiling and the private activity bond allocation act of 2014.

Catharine YoungOn the Senate floor

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S2688Senate· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Referred to agriculture

Provides that dogs engaged in hunting and training as authorized by the environmental conservation law, shall not be deemed to be running at large

Provides that dogs engaged in hunting and training as authorized by the environmental conservation law, shall not be deemed to be running at large in violation of any local law or ordinance.

Catharine YoungAgriculture Committee

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