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

S5543Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
Establishes the commission on retired horses
Establishes the commission on retired horses.
John J. BonacicRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee
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S5535Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to health
Relates to the transition of traumatic brain injury waiver and nursing home transition and diversion waiver program services to Medicaid managed care programs
Relates to the transition of traumatic brain injury waiver and nursing home transition and diversion waiver program services to Medicaid managed care programs.
Kemp HannonHealth Committee
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S5520Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Enacts the consulting act

Enacts the consulting act to regulate the activities of persons and organizations retained, employed or designated to influence the passage or defeat of state legislation, rules or regulations, or…

Tony AvellaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5484Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to judiciary

Establishes the automobile sales protection act

Establishes the automobile sales protection act; provides for a 3 day cooling off period after the purchase of a used car bought at a dealership.

Diane J. SavinoJudiciary Committee

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S5483Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to local government

Relates to creating school tax relief for property within a school district where a power plant has been removed

Relates to creating school tax relief for property within a school district where a power plant has been removed.

William J. Larkin Jr.Local Government Committee

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S5481Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to health

Relates to community paramedicine services provided by emergency medical providers

Relates to community paramedicine services provided by emergency medical providers.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S5480Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to a conservation, open space and farmland protection credit trading program

Relates to a conservation, open space and farmland protection credit trading program to provide tax credits against income and corporation franchise taxes in the amount of fifty percent of the value…

Leroy ComrieInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5475Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Relates to the harassment of certain employees of a transit agency or authority

Relates to the harassment of certain employees of a transit agency or authority whose operation is authorized by New York state or any of its political subdivisions.

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S5468Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cities

Relates to partial tax abatement for residential real property held in the cooperative or condominium form of ownership in New York City

Relates to partial tax abatement for residential real property held in the cooperative or condominium form of ownership in New York City.

Martin J. GoldenCities Committee

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S5464Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to electronic equipment disposal in a city having a population of one million or more

Relates to electronic equipment disposal in a city having a population of one million or more.

Martin J. GoldenEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S5450Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Relates to the excelsior jobs program for music production

Relates to the excelsior jobs program for music production.

Martin J. GoldenCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S5439Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to education

Requires the certification or training of teachers, administrators and instructors in the area of dyslexia and related disorders

Requires the certification or training of teachers, administrators and instructors in the area of dyslexia and related disorders.

Martin J. GoldenEducation Committee

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S5438Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to judiciary

In relation to decedent's electronic mail service accounts

Relates to decedent's electronic mail service accounts; provides that within 150 days of an incapacitated person's death, the guardian shall serve upon the personal representative of the decedent's…

Martin J. GoldenJudiciary Committee

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S5410Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cities

Relates to additional guidelines and procedures to the designation process for a landmark, interior landmark, scenic landmark and historic district

Relates to additional guidelines and procedures to the designation process for a landmark, interior landmark, scenic landmark and historic district.

Leroy ComrieCities Committee

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S5398Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to local government

Relates to the sale and lease of certain municipal property for the cultivation and sale of fresh fruits and vegetables

Relates to the sale and lease of certain municipal property for the cultivation and sale of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Rich FunkeLocal Government Committee

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S5364Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Directs the commissioner of motor vehicles to issue "Jamaican bobsled team" distinctive plates

Directs the commissioner of motor vehicles to issue "Jamaican bobsled team" distinctive plates.

William J. Larkin Jr.Transportation Committee

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S5358Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to local government

Relates to requiring the consent of the legislature of the county of Orange concerning municipal annexation petitions

Relates to requiring the consent of the legislature of the county of Orange concerning municipal annexation petitions.

William J. Larkin Jr.Local Government Committee

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S5360Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to refunding certain member contributions and eligible participants in the twenty-five-year and age fifty-five retirement program

Requires refunds to be issued to certain participants having made additional member contributions prior to any election by the New York city transit authority to eliminate such contributions;…

Diane J. SavinoCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S5361Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cities

Relates to the continuance of retirement allowance upon election to public office by members of the New York fire department pension fund

Relates to the continuance of retirement allowance upon election to public office by members of the New York fire department pension fund.

Diane J. SavinoCities Committee

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S5343Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to civil service and pensions

Authorizes Jodi Manne to receive a refund from the New York state teachers' retirement system

Authorizes Jodi Manne to receive a refund from the New York state teachers' retirement system.

David CarlucciCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S5342Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to children and families

Relates to disclosure of information relating to natural siblings of adopted persons

Relates to disclosure of information relating to natural siblings of adopted persons.

Kenneth P. LaValleChildren And Families Committee

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S5331Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to children and families

Relates to notice of indicated reports of child maltreatment and changes of placement in child protective and voluntary foster care placement and review proceedings; repealer

Relates to notice of indicated reports of child maltreatment and changes of placement in child protective and voluntary foster care placement and review proceedings.

Simcha FelderChildren And Families Committee

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A7486Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in ways and means

Provides for the installment payment for the earned income credit

Provides for the installment payment for the earned income credit.

Andrew GoodellWays And Means Committee

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A7498Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to racing and wagering

Authorizes additional forms of games of chance currency for certain games of chance licensees

Authorizes additional forms of games of chance currency for certain games of chance licensees.

J. Gary PretlowRacing And Wagering Committee

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S5315Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to higher education

Authorizes the board of trustees of the state university to contract with the research foundation of the state university for the establishment of a statewide network of 125 surface weather stations

Authorizes the board of trustees of the state university to contract with the research foundation of the state university for the establishment of a statewide network of 125 surface weather stations.

George AmedoreHigher Education Committee

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S5312Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Prohibits certain individuals from receiving compensation from public charities; requires reasonable compensation when allowed; establishes the state board training consortium

Prohibits officers and family members of such officers of public charities from receiving compensation; requires reasonable compensation when allowed; sets certain compensation; establishes the…

Carl L. MarcellinoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5310Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Prohibits certain employees of a not-for-profit corporation from serving on the corporation's governing board or from hiring family members

Prohibits certain employees of a not-for-profit corporation from serving on the corporation's governing board or from hiring family members.

Carl L. MarcellinoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A7470Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development

Amends chapter 372 of the laws of 2008 relating to establishing the Niagara Falls underground railroad heritage commission, in relation to the effectiveness thereof

Extends effectiveness of provisions relating to establishing the Niagara Falls underground railroad heritage commission.

Crystal Peoples-StokesTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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S5295Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to higher education

Relates to deductions from benefits of certain retired members

Relates to deductions from benefits of certain retired members.

Diane J. SavinoHigher Education Committee

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S5291Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to labor

Directs the department of labor to post on its internet website and annually update the names of employers who employ 50 or more employees who receive public assistance

Directs the department of labor to post on its internet website and annually update, the names of employers who employ 50 or more employees who receive public assistance.

Gustavo RiveraLabor Committee

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S5274Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to labor

Permits minors to be employed as a referee, umpire or official at a youth sporting event

Permits certain minors to be employed as a referee, umpire or official at a youth sporting event; limits a minor 12 or 13 years of age to one youth sporting event per week.

Jack M. MartinsLabor Committee

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S5275Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cities

Relates to requiring the Department of Homeless Services to notify the affected community board prior to locating transitional housing for the homeless

Relates to requiring the Department of Homeless Services to notify the affected community board prior to locating transitional housing for the homeless; requires written notification sixty days…

Martin J. GoldenCities Committee

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S5271Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

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.

Tony AvellaVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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A7456Assembly· 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.

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

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A7457Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to labor

Authorizes licensed clinical social workers to provide services to injured employees under workers' compensation coverage

Authorizes licensed clinical social workers to provide services to injured employees under workers' compensation coverage.

J. Gary PretlowLabor Committee

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S5262Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to use of accrued sick time, compensation time or vacation time

Relates to use of accrued sick time, compensation time or vacation time.

Velmanette MontgomeryCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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A7425Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to economic development

Prohibits the sale or purchase of certain items as scrap

Prohibits the sale or purchase of certain items as scrap: street signs, funeral markers, and any metal items bearing markings of any government entity, utility, cemetery or railroad; preempts local…

Crystal Peoples-StokesEconomic Development Committee

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A7415Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in election law

Prohibits certain elected officials from serving as delegates to the constitutional convention

Prohibits the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller, any state legislator, any elected county, city, town or village official, or any person who currently holds elective…

Sandy GalefElection Law Committee

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S5243Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Relates to criminalizing the act of stalking a police officer or peace officer

Relates to criminalizing the act of stalking a police officer or peace officer.

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S5244Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Extends and increases the sales and compensating use tax authorized for the county of Jefferson

Extends and increases the sales and compensating use tax authorized for the county of Jefferson through November 30, 2017.

Patty RitchieInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5242Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to judiciary

Expands the provisions relating to mandatory settlement conferences in residential foreclosure actions

Expands the provisions relating to mandatory settlement conferences in residential foreclosure actions.

Diane J. SavinoJudiciary Committee

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S5241Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Provides that the defense, in a mortgage foreclosure action, of the plaintiff's lack of standing is not waived because of the defendant's failure to raise such defense in his or her responsive pleading

Provides that the defense, in a mortgage foreclosure action, of the plaintiff's lack of standing is not waived because of the defendant's failure to raise such defense in his or her responsive…

Diane J. SavinoHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S5219Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to finance

Establishes the office of administrative rulemaking compliance, and repeals provisions of law establishing the office of business permits

Establishes the office of administrative rulemaking compliance, and repeals provisions of law establishing the office of business permits.

David CarlucciFinance Committee

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S5215Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to finance

Requires specification of the average weekly paid wage to employees in contractors' annual employment reports

Requires specification of the average weekly paid wage to employees in contractors' annual employment reports, and requires such reports to be made available in a searchable public database on the…

Diane J. SavinoFinance Committee

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S5213Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Makes certain not-for-profit corporations subject to the freedom of information and open meetings laws

Makes certain not-for-profit corporations subject to the freedom of information and open meetings laws.

Diane J. SavinoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S5214Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to local government

Enacts the Fair Local Wage Act allowing localities to raise minimum wage by thirty percent

Enacts the Fair Local Wage Act allowing localities to raise the minimum wage by thirty percent.

Diane J. SavinoLocal Government Committee

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S5209Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to consumer protection

Requires motor vehicle dealers to search for recalls prior to selling a used motor vehicle

Requires motor vehicle dealers to search for recalls prior to selling a used motor vehicle and requires the dealer to either make the required repairs or to notify the purchaser, in writing, of the…

Andrew J. LanzaConsumer Protection Committee

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S5192Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to insurance

Relates to authorizing the issuance of certain accident and health insurance policies to an institution of higher education

Relates to authorizing the issuance of certain accident and health insurance policies to an institution of higher education; amends definition of student accident and health insurance not including…

James L. SewardInsurance Committee

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