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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S6337In Senate Committee· Apr 24, 2014Relates to prohibiting physical contact or activity in any organization's initiating ceremony
J2861Adopted· Jan 14, 2014Congratulating the Pierson-Bridgehampton High School Girls Field Hockey Team upon the occasion of capturing the 2013 New York State Class C ChampionshipAdopted
S6303In Assembly Committee· Jun 10, 2014Establishes operating accounts for three state university of New York medical hospitals; repealer
S6300Signed by Governor· Mar 17, 2014Makes technical changes to the effectiveness of chapter 486 of the laws of 2013 relating to mandatory continuing education for licensed mental health counselors and other professionalsSigned into law
J2760Adopted· Jan 14, 2014Honoring Gary D. Bixhorn upon the occasion of his retirement after 35 years of dedicated service in educationAdopted
J2726Adopted· Jan 14, 2014Congratulating Nicholas Anthony Gabriele, Jr. upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on January 18, 2014Adopted
J2729Adopted· Jan 14, 2014Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of WLNG on August 13, 2013Adopted
J2727Adopted· Jan 14, 2014Congratulating Nicholas Joseph Castelli upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on January 18, 2014Adopted
J2730Adopted· Jan 14, 2014Honoring legendary fashion designer Judith Leiber upon the occasion of her designation for special recognitionAdopted
J2728Adopted· Jan 14, 2014Congratulating the Southold Boys Varsity Soccer Team upon the occasion of capturing the Suffolk County Class C ChampionshipAdopted
J2725Adopted· Jan 14, 2014Congratulating Nicholas Alexander O'Mara upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on January 18, 2014Adopted
J2693Adopted· Jan 13, 2014Commending the Colonel Francis S. Gabreski Cadet Squadron upon the occasion of presenting the colors at the start of the session of the New York State Senate, January 13, 2014Adopted
S5956In Senate Committee· Jan 8, 2014Establishes the Long Island water pollution control act
S5860In Senate Committee· Jan 31, 2014Relates to providing recourse for manufactured homeowners in manufactured home parks confronted with unjustifiable rent increases
J2571Adopted· Jun 20, 2013Congratulating the Mount Sinai Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team upon the occasion of capturing the New York State Class C ChampionshipAdopted
S5777Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 18, 2014Relates to certification standards for green buildings
S5769In Senate Committee· Jan 8, 2014Authorizes the village of Port Jefferson, county of Suffolk, to adopt any ordinance rule or regulation affecting the stopping, standing or parking of motor vehicles along Main Street
S5766Signed by Governor· Oct 21, 2013Authorizes Eastport fire district to file an application for a real property tax exemption for the 2013-2014 assessment rollSigned into law
J2319Adopted· Jun 13, 2013Congratulating Corey Schroeder upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honorsAdopted
S5727Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 20, 2013Adds certain lands in the Carmans River Watershed to the Central Pine Barrens Area and the Core Preservation Area; repealer

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