Senate · District 47 · 2013–14

Joseph A. Griffo

SD-47

Chair, Banks

In office since 2009 · 9 sessionsgriffo@nysenate.gov

Effectiveness

26 of 288 sponsored bills passed (24.7%), ranking #15 of 62 in the Senate. Effectiveness points, which weigh each passed bill by its impact, start with the 2023–24 session.

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J745Adopted· Mar 7, 2013Congratulating Elizabeth Frank, OFS, upon the occasion of being awarded the Pontifical Cross, the highest honor bestowed by the PapacyAdopted
S4005In Senate Committee· Feb 19, 2014Establishes the New York state independent budget office
S4006In Assembly Committee· Jun 12, 2014Adds employees of the office of children and family services to the list of public employees for which prevention of duties constitutes assault in the second degree
J674Adopted· Mar 7, 2013Commemorating the 5th Anniversary of Mother Marianne's West Side KitchenAdopted
J665Adopted· Mar 7, 2013Congratulating Derek Spann of Adirondack Central School upon the occasion of capturing the 2013 NYSPHSAA Division II Wrestling ChampionshipAdopted
S3919In Senate Committee· Jan 8, 2014Requires sex offenders who fail to register or verify twice or more to wear a location-tracking device
S3918Stricken· Apr 15, 2013Requires level 3 sex offenders and sexual predators to report to the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction to provide a current photograph every 90 days
S3908In Senate Committee· Jan 8, 2014Provides coverage for certain physical fitness programs to volunteer firefighters
S3907In Assembly Committee· Jun 10, 2014Shortens the time frame within which a meeting may be called to vote on consolidation of school districts after qualified voters have not voted in favor of consolidation
S3870In Senate Committee· Jan 8, 2014Allows for electronic court appearance in any county of the state, except an appearance at a hearing or trial
S3871In Assembly Committee· May 7, 2014Authorizes the state board of parole to require a violent felony offender to serve his or her maximum term, if release would pose an imminent threat to society
J601Adopted· Feb 28, 2013Congratulating Mary Buttita upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th BirthdayAdopted
J563Adopted· Feb 28, 2013Commending Rodger L. Yem upon the occasion of being named Student of the Year by the New York Association for Continuing/Community Education, Inc.Adopted
J564Adopted· Feb 28, 2013Commending Anthony Scott upon the occasion of being named Student of the Year by the New York Association for Continuing/Community Education, Inc.Adopted
S3813In Senate Committee· Feb 10, 2014Establishes a new residential property exemption for certain counties, including St. Lawrence county
S3674In Senate Committee· Jan 8, 2014Directs court to establish a period of commitment for persons found not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect
J448Adopted· Feb 12, 2013Commending Utica Fire Chief Russell Brooks upon the occasion of being named Grand Marshal of the 2013 Utica St. Patrick's Day Parade, to be held on March 9, 2013Adopted
J431Adopted· Feb 12, 2013Honoring the Italian American Civic Association of Massena, Inc. upon the occasion of being honored as one of the last social ethnic clubs in northern New YorkAdopted
S3588Senate Floor Calendar· Apr 29, 2013Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to permissible fees in connection with open end loans
S3589In Senate Committee· Jan 27, 2014Provides total disability benefits for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers for injuries sustained on or after July 1, 2014

Committees

BanksChair
Codes
Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business
Crime Victims, Crime And Correction
Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation
Energy And Telecommunications
Finance
Higher Education
Infrastructure And Capital Investment
Racing, Gaming And Wagering
Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs