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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J3975Adopted· Mar 18, 2014Honoring the Mount Sinai High School Varsity Cheerleading Team upon the occasion of winning the National ChampionshipAdopted
J3974Adopted· Mar 18, 2014honoring the Rocky Point High School Varsity Cheerleading Team upon the occasion of winning the National ChampionshipAdopted
S6790In Senate Committee· Jun 20, 2014Relates to the election of regents and the creation of the commission on regents
S6772In Senate Committee· Mar 7, 2014Gives justice courts limited equity powers to compel compliance with local zoning, building and fire prevention codes
J3869Adopted· Mar 11, 2014Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 13-19, 2014, as Osteopathic Medicine Week in the State of New YorkAdopted
J3866Adopted· Mar 11, 2014Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2014 as Nutrition Month in the State of New YorkAdopted
S6768In Assembly Committee· Jun 2, 2014Authorizes the commissioner of environmental conservation to undertake projects to protect national historic landmarks from shore erosion
S6767In Senate Committee· Jun 20, 2014Extends the time period for the taking of deer in the county of Suffolk from December thirty-first until March thirty-first
S6755In Senate Committee· Mar 6, 2014Removes the state insurance funds exemption from licensing and other requirements of the insurance law
S6749In Senate Committee· Mar 5, 2014Relates to tuition assistance program awards
S6722In Senate Committee· May 15, 2014Authorizes a certain individual to take the competitive civil service examination and be placed on the eligible list for appointment as a full-time police officer
S6721In Senate Committee· Jun 3, 2014Authorizes the sale, lease and transfer of certain public lands owned by school districts
S6713In Senate Committee· Jun 20, 2014Relates to the establishment, extension, powers and expenses of watershed protection improvement districts
S6701Senate Floor Calendar· Apr 30, 2014Provides for the transfer of police officers of the parks department of the county of Suffolk to the county police department
J3709Adopted· Mar 4, 2014Congratulating Jack Harrington upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honorsAdopted
J3712Adopted· Mar 4, 2014Congratulating John Kostic upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honorsAdopted
J3713Adopted· Mar 4, 2014Congratulating Kevin Palmer upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honorsAdopted
J3710Adopted· Mar 4, 2014Congratulating Sean Harrington upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honorsAdopted
J3711Adopted· Mar 4, 2014Congratulating Andrew Holomshek upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honorsAdopted
J3705Adopted· Mar 4, 2014Commending Jessica Penna, as a Distinguished Finalist in the 19th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards programAdopted

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