Senate · District 53 · 2013–14
David J. Valesky
SD-53No longer in office
Chair, Aging
In office since 2009 · 5 sessionsvalesky@senate.state.ny.us
Sponsored
116
90 bills, 26 resolutions
Passed a house
27
bills, Senate or Assembly
Signed into law
10
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
21 of 117 sponsored bills passed (24.2%), ranking #23 of 62 in the Senate. Effectiveness points, which weigh each passed bill by its impact, start with the 2023–24 session.
All sponsored legislation
116 bills and resolutions, newest firstHide resolutions
- S7893Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 18, 2014Relates to authorizing insurance coverage for equipment and supplies used for the treatment of ostomies
- S7763In Assembly Committee· Jun 18, 2014Relates to the empire zone wage tax credit for certain manufacturers
- S7745Signed by Governor· Sep 15, 2014Creates Onondaga Lake Amphitheater Infrastructure and Revitalization Project actSigned into law
- S7697In Senate Committee· May 30, 2014Relates to certain matters relating to the issuance of debt and associated matters of the Oneida Public Library
- S7630In Senate Committee· May 21, 2014Relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with traffic control indications in the city of Syracuse
- J5212Adopted· May 29, 2014Honoring Wanda Ready upon the occasion of her retirement after 35 years of distinguished service to the Madison Cortland ARC Board of DirectorsAdopted
- S7545In Senate Committee· May 15, 2014Directs the commissioners of agriculture and markets and economic development to study and develop a long-term strategy for sustaining farming and food production in New York State
- S7525In Senate Committee· May 15, 2014Relates to special apportionments and grants-in-aid to school districts
- S7432Signed by Governor· Dec 17, 2014Requires an veterinary examination of all cats prior to their sale to determine if the animal has any adverse medical conditionsSigned into law
- S7433Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 9, 2014Requires the department of agriculture and markets to evaluate their support of farmers age sixty-two years and older
- S7382Vetoed· Dec 17, 2014Relates to the meaning of the term "equipment" for purposes of department of taxation and finance audit or enforcement proceedingsVetoed
- S7305In Assembly Committee· Jun 10, 2014Relates to the allocation of funds under the supportive housing development program
- J4977Adopted· May 13, 2014Commending the Cazenovia Fire Department and the Cazenovia Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps for their actions which saved the life of a child on October 26, 2013Adopted
- S7296In Senate Committee· Jun 20, 2014Relates to the regulation of limousines and livery vehicles in the city of Syracuse
- S7254Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 18, 2014Requires disclosures in advertisements that include a description that the person has expertise or training in issues specifically related to seniors
- S7255Senate Floor Calendar· May 28, 2014Relates to guidelines for local area agencies on aging relating to assistance for informal caregivers
- J4811Adopted· May 6, 2014Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 6, 2014, as Senior Citizens day in the State of New YorkAdopted
- S7179In Assembly Committee· Jun 12, 2014Relates to the mental condition of a victim
- S7180Signed by Governor· Dec 17, 2014Relates to encouraging community-based organizations to increase opportunities for seniors to participate in community gardensSigned into law
- J4397Adopted· Apr 29, 2014Honoring the Cazenovia High School Academic Decathlon Team upon the occasion of capturing first place at the 2014 New York State Academic Decathlon CompetitionAdopted
Committees
- AgingChair
- Agriculture
- Banks
- Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business
- Education
- Finance
- Higher Education
- Local Government
- Rules