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

S5182Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
Establishes the disaster-related latent damage recovery grant program
Establishes the disaster-related latent damage recovery grant program.
Hugh T. FarleyVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee
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A7337Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to governmental operations
Prohibits lobbyists who are convicted of or plead guilty to class D felonies or higher level crimes from acting as a lobbyist for a period of three years
Prohibits lobbyists who are convicted of or plead guilty to class D felonies or higher level crimes from acting as a lobbyist for a period of three years from the date of the conviction; provides…
Victor M. PichardoGovernmental Operations Committee

A7346Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to health

Establishes requirements for the informed consent to the provision of medical procedures; repealer

Establishes requirements for the informed consent to the provision of medical procedures by the patient or his or her legally authorized representative.

Victor M. PichardoHealth Committee

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A7322Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to governmental employees

Establishes a temporary task force on the variable supplements fund program

Establishes a temporary task force on the variable supplements fund program to make findings and recommendations.

Aileen GuntherGovernmental Employees Committee

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S5161Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to authorizing the department of state to provide additional technical assistance to local waterfront revitalization programs and to increase the state allowable share of associated costs

Relates to authorizing the department of state to provide additional technical assistance to municipalities developing local waterfront revitalization programs and to increasing the state allowable…

Thomas F. O'MaraEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S5156Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Relates to the aggravated harassment of an employee by a patient in a state forensic psychiatric institution

Relates to the aggravated harassment of an employee by a patient in a state forensic psychiatric institution.

Robert OrttCodes Committee

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S5127Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to higher education

Relates to the unlawful transaction of prescription drugs

Relates to the unlawful transaction of prescription drugs; provides that a violation of this section is a class D felony and drugs packaged, sold, transferred, distributed, or delivered in violation…

Andrew J. LanzaHigher Education Committee

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S5122Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to aging

Requires the director of the office for the aging to develop materials on social adult day care programs and provide such materials to hospital discharge coordinators

Requires the director of the office for the aging to develop materials on social adult day care programs and provide such materials to hospital discharge coordinators.

David J. ValeskyAging Committee

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A7289Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Grants the metropolitan transportation authority the power to suspend vehicle registration in certain cases

Grants the metropolitan transportation authority the power to suspend vehicle registration in certain cases.

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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S5106Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cities

Relates to providing notice to affected property owners of applications for variances and special permits

Relates to providing notice to affected property owners of applications for variances and special permits.

Tony AvellaCities Committee

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S5103Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Limits who may bring a private right of action for identifying a victim of a sex offense; only brought by the victim where the information has not otherwise been publicly disclosed

Limits who may bring a private right of action for identifying a victim of a sex offense; only brought by the victim where the information has not otherwise been publicly disclosed.

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S5102Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Eliminates rent regulation protection for certain high rent apartments; repealer

Eliminates rent regulation protection for certain high rent apartments.

Adriano EspaillatHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S5097Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to requiring an updated signature and photo image for renewal and display on a renewed license

Relates to requiring an updated signature and photo image for renewal and display on a renewed license.

Patty RitchieTransportation Committee

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S5098Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to consumer protection

Provides for the licensing and regulation of pet groomers; establishes standards of care, training and testing

Provides for the licensing and regulation of pet groomers; establishes standards of care, training and testing; provides such applicant must be at least sixteen years of age; provides current…

Andrew J. LanzaConsumer Protection Committee

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S5080Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to labor

Relates to requiring employers who employ one or more police officers to provide ballistic soft-body armor vests to NYC police officers

Relates to requiring employers who employ one or more police officers to provide ballistic soft-body armor vests to NYC police officers.

Martin J. GoldenLabor Committee

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S5078Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to environmental conservation

Amends the environmental conservation law relating to permits for discharges

Amends the environmental conservation law in relation to wet weather discharges from sanitary sewers.

Terrence P. MurphyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S5065Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to supplemental military retirement allowances for members of public retirement systems of the state

Relates to supplemental military retirement allowances for members of public retirement systems of the state.

William J. Larkin Jr.Civil Service And Pensions Committee

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S5064Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to health

Requires health insurers to accept premium and cost sharing payments from third parties

Requires health insurers to accept premium and cost sharing payments from third parties.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S5057Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Extends the authority of the county of Nassau to impose additional sales and compensating use taxes; extends local government assistance programs in Nassau county

Extends the authority of the county of Nassau to impose additional sales and compensating use taxes; extends local government assistance programs in Nassau county.

Investigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5050Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cities

Requires notification by the New York city board of standards and appeals to affected senators and assembly members

Requires notification by the New York city board of standards and appeals to affected senators and assembly members.

Tony AvellaCities Committee

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S5039Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to higher education

Relates to establishing licensing and certification procedures for plumbing and mechanical trades occupations and establishing penalties and enforcement mechanisms for the violation of such requirements

Relates to establishing licensing and certification procedures for plumbing and mechanical trades occupations and establishing penalties and enforcement mechanisms for the violation of such…

Marc PanepintoHigher Education Committee

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S5035Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to finance

Grants local social services districts access to criminal history information when acting within the scope of their duties under the social services law or the family court act

Grants local social services districts access to criminal history information when acting within the scope of their duties under the social services law or the family court act.

Simcha FelderFinance Committee

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A7241Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to housing

Enacts the "tenant protection act of 2015"; relates to rent regulation; repealer

Enacts the "Tenant Protection Act of 2015"; relates to recovery of certain housing accommodations by a landlord (Part A); relates to the adjustment of maximum allowable rent (Part B); relates to…

Linda RosenthalHousing Committee

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A7227Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to mental health

Relates to developmental disability individual support and care coordination organizations (DISCOs)

Relates to developmental disability individual support and care coordination organizations (DISCOs).

Aileen GuntherMental Health Committee

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S5017Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides a tax credit for certain durable medical equipment

Provides a tax credit for certain durable medical equipment.

Joseph A. GriffoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4999Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to finance

Enacts the "coastal risk management zone protection act"

Enacts the "coastal risk management zone protection act"; relates to the assessment and protection of coastlines against coastal hazards.

Carl L. MarcellinoFinance Committee

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A7216Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to environmental conservation

Adds rent, building expenses and the cost of utilities to the items for which the state will provide 50% reimbursement to soil and water conservation districts

Adds rent, building expenses and the cost of utilities to the items for which the state will provide 50% reimbursement to soil and water conservation districts.

Frank SkartadosEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A7218Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Relates to creating the New York state home ownership savings plan and creating a property tax exemption related thereto

Relates to creating the New York state home ownership savings plan and creating a property tax exemption related thereto.

John T. McDonald IIIWays And Means Committee

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A7201Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in judiciary

Exempts certain youths program volunteers from civil liability

Exempts volunteers in recreational activities, including but not limited to, little league coaches, managers, assistants and members of the board of directors from civil liability while providing…

Robert OaksJudiciary Committee

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A7199Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Allows for suspension of drivers' licenses by persons who fail to dispose of violations of the navigation law as prescribed by law

Allows for suspension of drivers' licenses by persons for failure to answer summons and complaints of the navigation law.

Robert OaksTransportation Committee

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S4998Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cities

Relates to a partial abatement of real property taxes for condominiums and cooperatives in a city having a population of one million or more

Relates to a partial abatement of real property taxes for condominiums and cooperatives in a city having a population of one million or more; establishes when partial abatements are available for…

Martin J. GoldenCities Committee

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S4983Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to judiciary

Relates to guardianship and health care decisions of persons with developmental disabilities; and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating thereto

Relates to guardianship and health care decisions of persons with developmental disabilities; repeals certain provisions of such law relating thereto.

Robert OrttJudiciary Committee

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S4972Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to health

Directs the commissioner of health to conduct a study of the practice of obstetrical ultrasound procedures for non-medical and non-diagnostic purposes

Directs the commissioner of health to conduct a study of the practice of obstetrical ultrasound procedures for non-medical and non-diagnostic purposes.

Brad Hoylman-SigalHealth Committee

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A7170Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Relates to investment in the racing industry in consideration for operation of a video lottery gaming facility

Relates to investment in the racing industry in consideration for operation of a video lottery gaming facility.

J. Gary PretlowWays And Means Committee

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A7185Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to governmental employees

In relation to disability benefits of sanitation members of the New York City employees' retirement system

Relates to disability benefits of sanitation members of the New York City employees' retirement system.

Peter AbbateGovernmental Employees Committee

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A7180Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to education

Relates to establishing procedures for school safety where it is reasonable to believe that a student is at risk of harming him or herself as manifested by a threat of suicide or other conduct

Relates to establishing procedures for school safety where it is reasonable to believe that a student is at risk of harming him or herself as manifested by a threat of suicide or other conduct.

Thomas AbinantiEducation Committee

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A7147Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to governmental operations

Enacts the public integrity in government act

Enacts the "public integrity in government act of 2015"; enacts various reforms relating to campaign expenditures, investigations, term limits, forfeiture of pensions, and official misconduct.

Brian KolbGovernmental Operations Committee

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A7151Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to governmental employees

Authorizes Annlouise Cirelli to purchase service credit in the New York state teachers' retirement system for certain employment out-of-state

Authorizes Annlouise Cirelli to purchase service credit in the New York state teachers' retirement system for certain employment out-of-state.

Raymond WalterGovernmental Employees Committee

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A7140Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to environmental conservation

Enacts the "coastal risk management zone protection act"

Enacts the "coastal risk management zone protection act"; relates to the assessment and protection of coastlines against coastal hazards.

Fred ThieleEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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