Senate · District 1 · 2013–14

Kenneth P. LaValle

SD-1No longer in office

Chair, Higher Education

In office since 2009 · 6 sessionslavalle@nysenate.gov

Effectiveness

39 of 434 sponsored bills passed (13.8%), ranking #7 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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J1114Adopted· Apr 17, 2013Congratulating Justin Pugal upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle ScoutAdopted
J1113Adopted· Apr 17, 2013Congratulating Keray L. Williams upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle ScoutAdopted
J1116Adopted· Apr 17, 2013Congratulating Avery Ian Hoda upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle ScoutAdopted
J1090Adopted· Apr 17, 2013Congratulating Robert E. Murdolo upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honorsAdopted
J1091Adopted· Apr 17, 2013Congratulating the Longwood Junior High School Math Team upon the occasion of placing First in the Suffolk County MoMath competitionAdopted
S4469In Assembly Committee· Jun 20, 2014Provides increased penalties and education for hazing, underage drinking and drug use within athletic teams, fraternities and sororities at college campuses
S4419In Senate Committee· Jan 31, 2014Authorizes the towns of East Hampton, Riverhead, Shelter Island, Southold, and Southampton in the county of Suffolk to adopt local laws in certain cases related to taking wild deer
S4418Signed by Governor· Nov 13, 2013Authorizes the town of Southampton, county of Suffolk to establish road improvement districts within substandard road zones designated by the town pursuant to the general municipal lawSigned into law
S4416In Senate Committee· Jan 8, 2014Requires the inclusion of a fiscal note with the adoption of resolutions or rules and regulations governing educational institutions, which have a fiscal impact
S4398In Senate Committee· Jan 8, 2014Establishes a bi-county commission in the counties of Nassau and Suffolk to study the feasibility of establishing the state of Long Island
S4276In Senate Committee· Mar 24, 2014Enacts the "look before you leap act of 2014" to establish a 5 year moratorium on high volume hydraulic fracturing and the conducting of an investigation thereon
S4237In Senate Committee· Jan 8, 2014Prohibits insurance companies from limiting the quantity of drugs dispensed pursuant to a prescription and increases the quantity that may be prescribed to 90 days
S4222Signed by Governor· May 22, 2013Relates to youth pheasant hunting days on Long IslandSigned into law
J858Adopted· Mar 19, 2013Congratulating Joshua Guteres upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Gold Medal of AchievementAdopted
J849Adopted· Mar 19, 2013Congratulating Robert W. Rice upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle ScoutAdopted
S4181In Senate Committee· Jan 8, 2014Exempts certain public employees and court clerks from provisions of law requiring the payment of an application fee for appointment as a notary public
S4104Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 12, 2013Includes preservation of undeveloped beachland and shoreline at risk of coastal flooding due to storms and projected sea level rise
S4105Stricken· May 6, 2013Authorizes the Southampton union free school district to enter into contracts for the purposes of providing recreational services during non-school hours
J794Adopted· Mar 12, 2013Honoring William G. Rudelmier upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honorsAdopted
S4100Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 18, 2014Relates to the periodic preparation of a state deer management plan by the department of environmental conservation

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