Senate · District 51 · 2013–14
James L. Seward
SD-51No longer in office
Chair, Insurance
In office since 2009 · 6 sessionsseward@senate.state.ny.us
Sponsored
225
148 bills, 77 resolutions
Passed a house
40
bills, Senate or Assembly
Signed into law
18
by the governor
Avg impact
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no rated bills passed yet
Vote participation
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no floor votes recorded yet
Effectiveness
42 of 226 sponsored bills passed (30.2%), ranking #6 of 62 in the Senate. Effectiveness points, which weigh each passed bill by its impact, start with the 2023–24 session.
All sponsored legislation
225 bills and resolutions, newest firstHide resolutions
- J6126Adopted· Jun 20, 2014Honoring Lawrence A. Clarke upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of distinguished service in the field of educationAdopted
- J6124Adopted· Jun 20, 2014Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Munson's Building SuppliesAdopted
- S7912Signed by Governor· Jun 23, 2014Relates to insurance coverage for substance abuse disorderSigned into law
- J6097Adopted· Jun 20, 2014Honoring Chief James McGrath upon the occasion of his retirement from the Shandaken Police Department after 34 years of dedicated serviceAdopted
- S7882In Senate Committee· Jun 16, 2014Relates to insurance coverage for diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorder benefits
- S7824Signed by Governor· Jul 3, 2014Designates a portion of the state highway system in the county of Ulster as the "Sergeant Shawn Michael Farrell II Memorial Highway"Signed into law
- S7764Signed by Governor· Jun 30, 2014Relates to authorization to set certain insurance rates for risk-based capital and property/casualty and insurance and health maintenance organizations; repealerSigned into law
- S7753In Senate Committee· Jun 12, 2014Relates to video lottery gaming
- J5713Adopted· Jun 10, 2014Honoring Matt Terry upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2014 Farmer of the Year Award by the readers of The Daily StarAdopted
- J5712Adopted· Jun 10, 2014Mourning the death of Joyce Ann Fuller, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her communityAdopted
- S7720In Assembly Committee· Jun 16, 2014Relates to granting peace officer status to officers and members of the Schoharie county sheriff's tactical and rescue force
- J5559Adopted· Jun 3, 2014Commending Firefighter Sam Geloso upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Ilion Fire DepartmentAdopted
- S7668In Senate Committee· May 27, 2014Relates to a tax credit for employment of an individual who has successfully completed a judicial diversion substance abuse treatment program or graduated from drug court
- S7662In Assembly Committee· Jun 9, 2014Relates to insurance coverage for substance abuse disorder
- J5477Adopted· May 29, 2014Honoring Tracey Ranieri on her designation as recipient of the Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year Award by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of AthleticsAdopted
- J5478Adopted· May 29, 2014Honoring the Boy Scouts of America Troop 168 of Worcester on their designation as recipients of the Top Award at the West Point Scoutmasters Council CamporeeAdopted
- J5227Adopted· May 29, 2014Congratulating Letha DeFrance Maine Seeley Reader upon the occasion of celebrating her 108th BirthdayAdopted
- S7552In Senate Committee· May 15, 2014Relates to penalties for false representation and fraudulent practices; repealer
- S7551In Senate Committee· May 15, 2014Relates to the duties of excess line brokers
- J5127Adopted· May 20, 2014Honoring the Schoharie Valley FFA upon the occasion of its designation as 2014 Grand Marshal of the Schoharie Memorial Day ParadeAdopted
Committees
- InsuranceChair
- Agriculture
- Education
- Finance
- Health
- Higher Education
- Mental Health And Developmental Disabilities
- Rules