Bills by

Fredrick J. Akshar II

Senator

8,887 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →akshar@nysenate.gov

2015-2016 session

Sponsored bills

8,887 bills. Ordered by the date of each bill’s latest official action: referral, amendment, floor vote, passage or signature.

Impact is how much a bill would change if enacted, from 1 (minimal) to 10 (transformational). Passage is our estimate of the chance it becomes law this session. How we score

A10206Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.149
Relates to the implementation of the New York achieving a better life experience (NY ABLE) savings account act
Allows the comptroller to enter into a contract with the administrator of the NYS college choice tuition savings program for the purpose of administering the NY ABLE savings account program and…
Aileen GuntherSigned by Governor
Signed into law
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A10204Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.148
Relates to extending the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage weakfish
Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage weakfish.
Alicia HyndmanSigned by Governor

A10203Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.147

Relates to extending the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage bluefish

Relates to extending the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage bluefish.

Jaime R. WilliamsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A10179Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.146

Reduces the number of signatures required on a petition for a person to be placed on the ballot for election of a trustee of the Norwood Public Library

Reduces the number of signatures required on a petition for a person to be placed on the ballot for election of a trustee of the Norwood Public Library.

Addie JenneSigned by Governor

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A10155Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.145

Authorizes the reopening of the twenty-five year retirement benefit plan to Jack Harb of Sullivan County

Authorizes the reopening of the twenty-five year retirement benefit plan to Jack Harb of Sullivan County who failed to make a timely election thereof due to a clerical error on the part of the County.

Aileen GuntherSigned by Governor

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S7774Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.221

Authorizes the town of Brookhaven to transfer ownership of certain parklands to SMW Property Holdings LLC

Authorizes the town of Brookhaven to transfer ownership of certain parklands to SMW Property Holdings.

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7760Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.220

Authorizes the county of Westchester to alienate and convey certain parcels of land used as parkland

Authorizes the county of Westchester to alienate and convey certain parcels of land used as parkland.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7755Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.219

Relates to making Earnest Cawley, Jr. eligible to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer in the town of Colchester

Relates to the eligibility of Earnest Cawley, Jr. to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer in the town of Colchester, in the county of Delaware and to be…

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7671SenateA10414· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.218

Relates to the Onondaga Lake Amphitheater Infrastructure and Revitalization Project act

Relates to the Onondaga Lake Amphitheater Infrastructure and Revitalization Project act.

David J. ValeskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7654Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.217

Relates to adding the Basher Kill and Shawangunk Kill to the definition of inland waterways

Relates to adding the Basher Kill and Shawangunk Kill to the definition of inland waterways.

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7645Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.216

Designates the Claverack Creek, the Taghkanic Creek and the Agawamuck Creek as parts of the inland waterway system

Designates the Claverack Creek, the Taghkanic Creek and the Agawamuck Creek as parts of the inland waterway system.

Kathleen A. MarchioneSigned by Governor

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A10105Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.139

Relates to electronic filing with the state board of elections of copies of political communications

Relates to electronic filing with the state board of elections of copies of political communications.

Phil SteckSigned by Governor

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A10115Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.144

Relates to extending the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage the American eel

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage the American eel from December 31, 2016 to December 31, 2019.

Ellen C. JaffeeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A10112Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.142

Extends until December 31, 2019, the authority of the department of environmental conservation to regulate the taking and landing of American shad

Extends until December 31, 2019, the authority of the department of environmental conservation to regulate the taking and landing of American shad.

Kenneth ZebrowskiSigned by Governor

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A10109Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.140

Relates to extending the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage blackfish

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage blackfish until December 31, 2019.

Steven EnglebrightSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A10113Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.143

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage clams

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage clams.

Steven EnglebrightSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A10110Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.141

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage alewife

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage alewife.

Donna LupardoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7557Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.215

Relates to authorizing the town of Walton in the county of Delaware to alienate certain parcels of land used as parkland to Bruce Taylor and to acquire other parcels of land to replace such parkland

Relates to authorizing the town of Walton in the county of Delaware to alienate certain parcels of land used as parkland to Bruce Taylor and to acquire other parcels of land to replace such parkland.

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A10051Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.138

Extends the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to temporary retail permits issued by the state liquor authority

Extends the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to temporary retail permits issued by the state liquor authority.

Robin SchimmingerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7513Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.214

Relates to adding the Black Creek in Genesee and Wyoming counties to the definition of inland waterways

Relates to adding the Black Creek located in Genesee and Wyoming counties to the definition of inland waterways.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7500Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.213

Authorizes the village of Skaneateles, county of Onondaga, to convey its interest in Austin Park to the town of Skaneateles

Authorizes the village of Skaneateles, county of Onondaga, to convey its interest in Austin Park to the town of Skaneateles.

John A. DeFranciscoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7497Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.212

Relates to authorizing the town of Brookhaven, in the county of Suffolk, to lease parklands to the Mastic, Moriches, Shirley Community Library

Relates to authorizing the town of Brookhaven, in the county of Suffolk, to lease parklands to the Mastic, Moriches, Shirley Community Library.

Thomas CrociSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7478Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.211

Extends certain provisions of law authorizing the hunting of big game in the county of Albany with rifles

Extends certain provisions of law authorizing the hunting of big game in the county of Albany with rifles.

Neil D. BreslinSigned by Governor

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A9997Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.137

Relates to the city of Albany pilot residential parking permit system and extending the effectiveness thereof

Relates to the city of Albany pilot residential parking permit system and extends the effectiveness thereof.

Patricia FahySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7469Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.210

Relates to authorizing the Orleans county jail to also be used for the detention of persons under arrest being held for arraignment in any court located in the county of Orleans

Relates to authorizing the Orleans county jail to also be used for the detention of persons under arrest being held for arraignment in any court located in the county of Orleans.

Robert OrttSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7410Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.209

Authorizes the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to have access to certain criminal history

Authorizes the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to have access to certain criminal history information contained in the central data facility established by the…

David CarlucciSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7371Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.208

Authorizes Lord-N-Fields Voice of Freedom Bible Church Community Workers International Inc. to file an application for exemption from real property taxes

Authorizes Lord-N-Fields Voice of Freedom Bible Church Community Workers International Inc. to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for the parcel located at 120 Beaverdam Road.

Thomas CrociSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7345Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.207

Relates to licensing of establishments where animals or fowls are slaughtered; extender

Extends the effectiveness of provisions related to licensing of establishments where animals or fowls are slaughtered.

Jack M. MartinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A9858Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.136

Extends effectiveness of provisions relating to the operation of personal watercraft and specialty prop-craft

Extends effectiveness of provisions relating to the operation of personal watercraft and specialty prop-craft from January 1, 2017 to January 1, 2019.

Margaret MarkeySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7332Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.206

Extends, until December 31, 2017, the authorization of residential property owners in high risk brush fire areas on Staten Island to cut and remove reeds

Extends, from December 31, 2016 to December 31, 2017, the expiration of the authorization granted to residential property owners in high risk brush fire areas on Staten Island to cut and remove…

Andrew J. LanzaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7328Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.205

Relates to merging town justice courts

Relates to merging town justice courts; excepts the towns of Erin and Chemung from the requirement that towns form a contiguous geographic area in order to merge their town courts.

Thomas F. O'MaraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7277Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.204

Permits the New Hope Christian Church CRC to file an application for a real property tax exemption

Permits the New Hope Christian Church CRC to file an application for a real property tax exemption.

David CarlucciSigned by Governor

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S7258Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.203

Waives the residency requirement for the code enforcement officer in the village of Aurora, Cayuga county

Waives the residency requirement for the code/zoning enforcement officer in the village of Aurora, Cayuga county.

Michael F. NozzolioSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7208Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.202

Relates to extending the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage hickory shad

Relates to extending the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage hickory shad.

Carl L. MarcellinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7206Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.201

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage oysters

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage oysters.

Carl L. MarcellinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7197Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.200

Relates to extending the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage fish

Relates to extending the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage fish.

Thomas F. O'MaraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7187Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.199

Makes provisions of law, authorizing big game hunting with a rifle in the county of Livingston, permanent

Makes provisions of law, authorizing big game hunting with a rifle in the county of Livingston, permanent.

Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

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A9766Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.135

Extends the provisions of chapter 831 of the laws of 1981, amending the labor law relating to fees and expenses in unemployment insurance proceedings

Extends the provisions relating to fees and expenses in unemployment insurance proceedings.

Shelley MayerSigned by Governor

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A9751Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.134

Relates to approvals, notices and consents to certificates of incorporation

Provides that every certificate of incorporation which indicates that the proposed corporation is to solicit funds for or otherwise benefit the armed forces of the United States or of any foreign…

Addie JenneSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A9723Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.133

Extends the effectiveness of provisions relating to the residential parking system in the village of Bronxville in the county of Westchester

Extends the effectiveness of provisions relating to the residential parking system in the village of Bronxville in the county of Westchester.

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

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A9713Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.132

Extends the effectiveness of chapter 405 of the laws of 2005 for two years relating to authorization for the county of Albany to impose a mortgage recording tax

Extends the effectiveness of chapter 405 of the laws of 2005 for two years authorizing the county of Albany to impose a county mortgage recording tax.

Patricia FahySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A9712Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.131

Relates to the congregate sevices initiative for the elderly

Adds financial literacy and elder abuse education and outreach to the list of congregate services provided by a public or a government agency or non-profit agency which are provided in community…

Diana RichardsonSigned by Governor

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A9696Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.130

Relates to statements made to the state board of parole by the victim of a crime

Requires statements made to the state board of parole by the victim of a crime be considered when determining whether to grant a discretionary release on parole.

Michael DenDekkerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7132Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.198

Relates to guardianship of people who are intellectually disabled and people who are developmentally disabled

Relates to guardianship of people who are intellectually disabled and people who are developmentally disabled.

Robert OrttSigned by Governor

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A9646Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.129

Relates to extending the authorization for the county of Greene to impose an additional mortgage recording tax until 2018

Extends the authorization for the county of Greene to impose an additional mortgage recording tax until 2018.

Peter LopezSigned by Governor

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A9568Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.128

Relates to the tolling of the statute of limitations relating to personal injury caused by contact with superfund site substances

Relates to the tolling of the statute of limitations relating to personal injury caused by contact with or exposure to any substance or combination of substances found within an area designated as a…

John T. McDonald IIISigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7018Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.197

Relates to authorizing the village of Philadelphia to alienate and convey certain parcels of land used as parkland

Relates to authorizing the village of Philadelphia to alienate and convey certain parcels of land used as parkland and to acquire other parcels of land to replace such parkland.

Patty RitchieSigned by Governor

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S7004Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.196

Designates Glencoma lake, Lincolndale lake, MacGregor lake, Mahopac lake, Secor lake, Shenorock lake, Teakettle Spout lake and Wixon lake as inland waterways

Designates Glencoma lake, Lincolndale lake, MacGregor lake, Mahopac lake, Secor lake, Shenorock lake, Teakettle Spout lake and Wixon lake as inland waterways.

Terrence P. MurphySigned by Governor

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S6995Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.195

Authorizes the Jain Samaj of Long Island, Inc. to apply to the assessor of the county of Nassau for a retroactive real property tax exemption on a certain parcel of land

Authorizes Jain Samaj of Long Island, Inc. to apply to the assessor of the county of Nassau for a retroactive real property tax exemption on a certain parcel of land.

Jack M. MartinsSigned by Governor

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A9516Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.127

Regulates the interest rate on obligations issued to finance the school rehabilitation and reconstruction within the city school district of the city of Syracuse

Regulates the interest rate on obligations issued to finance the school rehabilitation and reconstruction within the city school districts of the city of Syracuse.

William MagnarelliSigned by Governor

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