Co-sponsored bills

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

calling on the federal government to reevaluate guidelines and allocate additional funding related to Lyme and tick-borne diseases

Kemp HannonAdopted

Adopted

Commending Meredith L. Henderson upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Malcolm A. SmithAdopted

Adopted

Provides for an increase in the rates of annuities payable to veterans and surviving spouses of veterans

Provides for an increase in the rates of annuities payable to veterans and surviving spouses of veterans.

Kathleen A. MarchioneVeterans' Affairs Committee

Provides for an increase in the rates of compensation for gold star parents

Provides for an increase in the rates of compensation for gold star parents.

Kathleen A. MarchioneVeterans' Affairs Committee

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

Relates to the fingerprinting of applicants for employment at school districts

Relates to the fingerprinting of applicants for employment at school districts.

John J. FlanaganRules Committee

Requires the state to pay down the gap elimination adjustment in three years

Requires the state to pay down the gap elimination adjustment in two years.

John J. FlanaganRules Committee

Relates to the fingerprinting of applicants for employment at school districts

Relates to the fingerprinting of applicants for employment at school districts.

John J. FlanaganRules Committee

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

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

Relates to the eligibility for participation in the brownfield cleanup program; appropriation

Relates to the eligibility for participation in the brownfield cleanup program; makes appropriation therefor.

Mark GrisantiOn the Senate floor

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

Paying grateful tribute to the distinguished and remarkable life of Ruby Dee, legendary actress, writer, and civil rights activist

Andrea Stewart-CousinsAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Jeffrey R. Hoffman upon the occasion of being drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball Team

Neil D. BreslinAdopted

Adopted

Commending The Honorable Arthur O. Eve upon the occasion of the naming of the University at Buffalo's Educational Opportunity Center in his honor

Timothy M. KennedyAdopted

Adopted

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

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

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

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 19, 2014, as Juneteenth Day in the State of New York

James Sanders Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Relates to the volunteer firefighters' and ambulance workers' credit; repealer

Repeals the provision of law that volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers who receive a real property tax exemption for service may not receive the income tax credit for such service; makes…

Joseph A. GriffoWays And Means Committee

Enacts the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children

Enacts the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children, allowing children of military families to achieve educational success by facilitating smoother transfers between…

Michael H. RanzenhoferEducation Committee

Exempts certain veterans in state veterans homes or adult day care at a state veterans home from requirements to enroll in a medicaid managed care plan or a medicaid long term care plan

Exempts honorably discharged military veterans, their widow or spouse, and eligible Gold Star parents in state veterans homes or adult day care at a state veterans home from requirements to enroll…

John J. FlanaganOn the Assembly floor

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during certain periods; appropriation

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.Ways And Means Committee

Penalizes crimes of vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter as felonies when committed while driving with a suspended or revoked license

Penalizes crimes of vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter as felonies when such crimes are committed while driving with a suspended or revoked license.

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

Celebrating the distinguished life and accomplishments of The Honorable Roy M. Goodman, former New York State Senator

Dean G. SkelosAdopted

Adopted

Honoring the hard work, dedication and commitment of the members of the New York State Legislative Messenger Service

John J. FlanaganAdopted

Adopted

Provides that school districts may provide instruction in digital literacy

Provides that school districts may provide instruction in digital literacy.

Hugh T. FarleyEducation Committee

Limits imposition of metropolitan commuter transportation tax on self-employment earnings to annual earnings over $250,000

Limits imposition of the metropolitan commuter transportation tax on self-employment earnings to annual earnings over $250,000, and establishes tax rates for the taxation of such earnings.

Greg BallWays And Means Committee

Relates to certain municipalities receiving state aid

Relates to certain municipalities receiving state aid.

William J. Larkin Jr.On the Senate floor

Establishes the homeless veterans assistance fund and authorizes gifts to such fund through a state income tax check-off

Establishes the homeless veterans assistance fund and authorizes gifts to such fund through a state income tax check-off.

Jack M. MartinsOn the Senate floor

Requires builders of one- and two-family dwellings having less than 3 stories to provide buyers with information on the installation and maintenance of automatic fire sprinkler systems

Requires builders of one- and two-family dwellings having less than 3 stories to provide buyers with information on the installation and maintenance of automatic fire sprinkler systems.

Catharine YoungOn the Senate floor

Enacts the New York state criminal street gang act

Enacts the criminal street gang act; defines offenses; increases penalties; provides for gang prevention programs in schools; establishes the criminal street gang prevention fund; and develops a…

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

Provides that the initial prescription or dispensing of a controlled substance for acute pain shall be limited to a 3 - 10 day supply

Provides that the initial prescription or dispensing of a controlled substance for acute pain shall be limited to a 3-10 day supply; prohibits the imposition of an additional health insurance…

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

Establishes criminal offenses for the theft and unlawful possession of a blank official New York state prescription form

Includes within the class D felony of grand larceny in the fourth degree, the theft of a blank official New York state prescription form; includes within the class D felony of criminal possession of…

Kemp HannonCodes Committee

Commending Liberty DeVitto upon the occasion of his selection as a 2014 Italian-American Day honoree

David CarlucciAdopted

Adopted

Commending Tony Danza upon the occasion of his selection as 2014 Italian-American Day Honoree

David CarlucciAdopted

Adopted

Mourning the death of Maya Angelou, acclaimed African-American poet, influential memoirist and playwright

Bill PerkinsAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 205th Independence Day in Ecuador

José PeraltaAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 9, 2014, as Italian American Day in the State of New York

David CarlucciAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 1-7, 2014, as CPR-AED Awareness Week in the State of New York

Mark GrisantiAdopted

Adopted

Paying tribute to the distinguished life and accomplishments of Catherine Abate, former New York State Senator

Brad Hoylman-SigalAdopted

Adopted

Establishes a civil cause of action for employees who are subjected to an abusive work environment

Establishes a civil cause of action for employees who are subjected to an abusive work environment.

Diane J. SavinoFinance Committee

Authorizes distinctive license plates for recipients of the Bronze or Silver star

Authorizes distinctive license plates for recipients of the Bronze or Silver star.

Patty RitchieTransportation Committee

Extends certain educational benefits to eligible veterans

Extends certain educational benefits to eligible veterans.

Joseph A. GriffoHigher Education Committee

Exempts political subdivisions from the imposition of the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax

Exempts political subdivisions from the imposition of the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax.

Jack M. MartinsFinance Committee

Provides for additional veteran real property owner exemption where veterans otherwise eligible but not discharged from a current combat duty status

Provides for additional veteran real property owner exemption where veteran is otherwise eligible but not yet discharged from a current combat duty status.

Michael H. RanzenhoferVeterans' Affairs Committee

Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion on June 6, 2014

William J. Larkin Jr.Adopted

Adopted