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

A8574Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to social services
Relates to training and education for sustainable wage jobs and traditional and nontraditional employment in public assistance employment programs
Relates to training and education for sustainable wage jobs and traditional and non-traditional employment in public assistance employment programs.
Jo Anne SimonSocial Services Committee
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S6086Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Notice of committee consideration - requested
Relates to purchasing restrictions on persons boycotting Israel and the investment of certain public funds in companies boycotting Israel
Relates to purchasing restrictions on persons boycotting Israel and the investment of certain public funds in companies boycotting Israel; requires the commissioner of general services to compile a…
Michael GianarisFinance Committee

S6082Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to alcoholism and drug abuse

Enacts "Officer Randolph Holder's law"

Enacts "Officer Randolf Holder's law"; relates to the judicial diversion program for certain felony offenders.

Martin J. GoldenAlcoholism And Drug Abuse Committee

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A8551AssemblyS6061· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Requires an independent pretrial services agent to make recommendations to the court prior to the issuance of a securing order for a criminal defendant

Requires an independent pretrial services agent to interview each criminal defendant and make recommendations to the court prior to the issuance of a securing order for that criminal defendant;…

Daniel O'DonnellCodes CommitteeLegal

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A8547Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Requires the installation of tracking and monitoring equipment of school buses; authorizes the purchase and installation of global positioning system devices for school buses

Requires the installation of tracking and monitoring equipment of school buses; authorizes the purchase and installation of global positioning system devices for school buses.

Matthew TitoneTransportation Committee

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S6073Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Defeated in cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to take a parcel of land by the eminent domain procedure for a state park and community garden

Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to take a parcel of land by the eminent domain procedure for a state park and community garden.

Jesse HamiltonCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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A8512AssemblyS7569· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to health

Requires human breast milk banks, companies and cooperatives to comply with certain standards and provides for education and support of certain breastfeeding mothers

Requires human breast milk banks, companies and cooperatives to comply with certain standards and provides for education and support of certain breastfeeding mothers.

Michaelle C. SolagesHealth CommitteeHealth

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A8476Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to mental health

Requires the office for people with developmental disabilities to submit an updated waitlist and placement report to the senate and assembly

Requires the office for people with developmental disabilities to submit an updated waitlist and placement report to the senate and assembly.

Felix OrtizMental Health Committee

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A8404Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Requires a court advisement of possible immigration consequences to a noncitizen of pleading guilty to a state law offense; allows guilty plea withdrawal

Requires a court advisement of possible immigration consequences, including but not limited to, deportation, immigration detention, exclusion from admission to the United States or denial of…

Felix OrtizCodes Committee

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S6063Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to education

Prohibits bullying on school property and enacts the "Law to Encourage the Acceptance of All Differences (LEAD)"

Prohibits bullying on school property and enacts the "Law to Encourage the Acceptance of All Differences (LEAD)".

David CarlucciEducation Committee

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S6061Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Requires an independent pretrial services agent to make recommendations to the court prior to the issuance of a securing order for a criminal defendant

Requires an independent pretrial services agent to interview each criminal defendant and make recommendations to the court prior to the issuance of a securing order for that criminal defendant;…

Michael GianarisCodes Committee

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S6060Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to the reciprocity between this state and other states of the participation of recreational vehicle dealers in recreational vehicle shows and exhibits

Relates to the reciprocity between this state and other states of the participation of recreational vehicle dealers in recreational vehicle shows and exhibits.

John A. DeFranciscoTransportation Committee

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A8400Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires sugar-sweetened food items and beverages to be labeled with a safety warning

Requires sugar-sweetened food items and beverages to be labeled with a safety warning prescribed by the department of health.

Matthew TitoneConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A8390Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to governmental operations

Enacts the "natural disaster preparedness and mitigation act"

Enacts the "natural disaster preparedness and mitigation act" providing for enhanced disaster preparedness and recovery from disasters.

James SkoufisGovernmental Operations Committee

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A8359Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires sugar-sweetened food items and beverages to be labeled with a safety warning

Requires sugar-sweetened food items and beverages to be labeled with a safety warning.

Matthew TitoneConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A8349Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to election law

Enacts a program for public financing of statewide elections, and elections for state senator, assembly person and district attorney; repealer

Enacts a voluntary program for public financing of statewide elections, and elections for state senator, assembly person and district attorney; provides that each candidate who collects a specified…

Felix OrtizElection Law Committee

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S6025Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to finance

Creates the "veteran owned business enterprise act" to promote such business enterprises

Creates the "veteran owned business enterprise act" to promote such business enterprises and includes service related veteran owned businesses with minority and women owned businesses.

Joseph A. GriffoFinance Committee

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A8318Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to judiciary

Provides for summary action to foreclose upon vacant and abandoned residential real property

Provides for summary action to foreclose upon vacant and abandoned residential real property.

Helene WeinsteinJudiciary Committee

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S6009Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to rules

Relates to rent control and stabilization; tax; NYC community school district system; education standards; tax exemption for new multiple dwellings; New York property tax relief check and requirements (Parts)

Relates to rent control and stabilization; income verification; tenant protection unit; enforcement of rent control laws; and leasing to businesses and other entities (Part A); relates to tax…

Rules Committee

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S6008Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to rules

Extends provisions relating to tax abatement

Extends provisions relating to tax abatements (Part A); extends certain abatements (Part B); extends effectiveness of provisions relating to condominium conversions (Part C); relates to certain tax…

Rules Committee

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A8312Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Relates to tax abatements, general corporation tax in NYC, conversion of residential property to condominiums, and loft authorization; repealer

Relates to tax abatements, general corporation tax in NYC, conversion of residential property to condominiums and loft authorizations, and the Lower Manhattan commercial revitalization program;…

Carl HeastieWays And Means Committee

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A8307Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to mental health

Relates to the duty to report incidents to 911 and the county district attorney's office

Relates to the duty to report incidents to 911 and the county district attorney's office.

David WeprinMental Health Committee

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S6000Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to aging

Relates to rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of social adult day care programs

Relates to rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of social adult day care programs.

Diane J. SavinoAging Committee

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A8297Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to children and families

Relates to substance use disorder and involuntary treatment services for minors

Relates to substance use disorder and involuntary treatment services for minors.

John T. McDonald IIIChildren And Families Committee

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S5987Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to health

Relates to claims for payment furnished by providers under the medical assistance program

Relates to claims for payment furnished by providers under the medical assistance program; amends the effectiveness thereof.

Joseph E. RobachHealth Committee

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S5976Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to health

Relates to expanding the function of the New York state medical indemnity fund such that it will serve as a funding source for future health care costs

Relates to expanding the function of the New York state medical indemnity fund such that it will serve as a funding source for future health care costs associated with neurological injuries…

Kemp HannonHealth CommitteeHealth

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A8248Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to correction

Provides for the reimbursement of not-for-profit corporations for fees collected for criminal history searches by the office of court administration

Provides for the reimbursement of not-for-profit corporations for fees collected for criminal history searches by the office of court administration.

Marcos CrespoCorrection Committee

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S5967Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to finance

Relates to the funding of the multi-year capital program of the metropolitan transportation authority and other regional transportation systems; appropriation

Relates to the funding of the multi-year capital program of the metropolitan transportation authority and other regional transportation systems; makes an appropriation therefor.

John A. DeFranciscoFinance Committee

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A8242Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Relates to the funding of the multi-year capital program of the metropolitan transportation authority and other regional transportation systems; appropriation

Relates to the funding of the multi-year capital program of the metropolitan transportation authority and other regional transportation systems; makes an appropriation therefor.

James F. BrennanWays And Means Committee

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S5953Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Relates to rent regulation and real property tax abatements

Relates to rent regulation and real property tax abatements.

Housing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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A8231Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Ordered to third reading cal.337

Relates to tax abatements, general corporation tax in NYC, conversion of residential property to condominiums, and loft authorization; repealer

Relates to tax abatements, general corporation tax in NYC, conversion of residential property to condominiums, and loft authorization.

Keith L.T. WrightOn the Assembly floor

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S5939Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to health

Chapter amends S. 4348/A. 355, to require health care providers to complete continuing education of pain management, palliative care and addiction prior to renewing their registration to practice

Requires health care providers to complete continuing education on pain management, palliative care and addiction prior to renewing their registration to practice.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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A8224Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in election law

Relates to limitations on conduit or intermediary contributions in connection with the nomination or election of any one candidate for state or local office

Relates to limitations on conduit or intermediary contributions in connection with the nomination or election of any one candidate for state or local office.

James TediscoElection Law Committee

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S5933Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to health

Relates to regulatory alignment of home care services delivered under contract with managed care plans

Relates to regulatory alignment of home care services delivered under contract with managed care plans.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S5931Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Includes egg cryopreservation in the definition of scientific research and development

Includes egg-cryopreservation in the definition of scientific research and development.

Diane J. SavinoCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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A8196Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Relates to firearms; repealer

Relates to firearms; authorizes the transfer of certain weapons from an estate to an immediate member of the decedent's family; relates to reports of substantial risk or threat of harm by mental…

Anthony BrindisiCodes Committee

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