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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J5038Adopted· May 20, 2014Honoring Rebecca Ferris upon the occasion of being selected as the Oneida County 2014 Senior Citizen of the Year by the Oneida County Office for Aging and Continuing CareAdopted
J5000Adopted· May 13, 2014Commending Father James Cesta upon the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of his service as a priest, to be celebrated on May 18, 2014Adopted
J4991Adopted· May 13, 2014Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Union Station in Utica, New YorkAdopted
S7292In Senate Committee· May 9, 2014Requires private schools to provide to the commissioner of education copies of certain documents prior to receipt of apportionment funds or a Basis Educational Data System code
J4974Adopted· May 13, 2014Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the New York Regional Offices of the National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenAdopted
S7241Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 9, 2014Relates to the issuance of bonds and notes of the upper Mohawk valley regional water finance authority and amends the aggregate limitation
S7217In Assembly Committee· Jun 11, 2014Prohibits the sale or offering for sale of any powdered or crystalline alcohol product
S7193Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 3, 2014Authorizes the Utica school district to require certain minors five years old to attend kindergarten
J4821Adopted· May 6, 2014Paying tribute to the World War II Veterans of Clifton-Fine, New York, as they are honored by the Clifton-Fine Economic Development Corporation on May 10, 2014Adopted
J4710Adopted· May 6, 2014Honoring Frank DuRoss and Robert Esche as recipients of the 2013 Business of the Year AwardAdopted
J4709Adopted· May 6, 2014Honoring John "Carson" Cunningham upon the occasion of his retirement as Coach of the New Hartford High School Ice Hockey Team after 35 years of distinguished serviceAdopted
S7112Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 19, 2014Relates to qualifications for membership and general powers of credit unions
S7084Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 10, 2014Relates to coverage for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers performing emergency services
J4593Adopted· Apr 29, 2014Commending the Oneida Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution as it promotes Constitution WeekAdopted
J4579Adopted· Apr 29, 2014Congratulating Jessica Haig upon the occasion of capturing an individual State Title at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Air Rifle Championship on March 1, 2014Adopted
S7017Signed by Governor· Jul 22, 2014Makes certain findings and determinations with respect to certain bond anticipation notes issued by the town of Clifton, in the county of St. LawrenceSigned into law
J4496Adopted· Apr 29, 2014Honoring Frank DuRoss and Robert Esche as recipients of the 2013 Business of the Year AwardAdopted
J4471Adopted· Apr 29, 2014Congratulating the Holland Patent High School Boys Cross-Country Team and Coach Mike Stripp upon the occasion of capturing the 2013 New York State cross-country titleAdopted
J4470Adopted· Apr 29, 2014Congratulating Holland Patent High School student-athlete Alex Herringshaw upon the occasion of capturing the 2014 New York State wrestling titleAdopted
J4447Adopted· Apr 29, 2014Commending Thomas S. Pianella after 58 years of distinguished service to the Holland Patent Central School DistrictAdopted

Committees

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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