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

S4432Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Defeated in health
Relates to access to reproductive services
Relates to access to reproductive services.
Andrea Stewart-CousinsHealth Committee
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S4425Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cities
Directs cities having a population of two million or more to establish a vendor policy commission to review and make recommendation on the laws and rules applicable to street vendors
Directs cities having a population of two million or more to establish a vendor policy commission to review and make recommendations on the laws and rules applicable to street vendors.
José PeraltaCities Committee
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S4424Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Prohibits members of the legislature from receiving earned income from sources outside of the legislature; provides for the establishment of blind trusts by legislators; regulates the payment of per diem

Prohibits members of the legislature from receiving earned income from sources outside of the legislature; provides for the establishment of blind trusts by legislators; requires persons required to…

Jeffrey D. KleinInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4419Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cities

Relates to the declaration of a sign as a public nuisance and its removal

Relates to the declaration of a sign as a public nuisance and its removal by order of the commissioner.

Andrew J. LanzaCities Committee

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S4405Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to environmental conservation

Requires the preparation of supplemental environmental impact statements prior to the renewal of certain permits

Requires the preparation of supplemental environmental impact statements prior to the renewal of certain permits.

Diane J. SavinoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A6250Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Implements provisions to protect credit reports of certain consumers

Implements provisions to protect credit reports of certain consumers.

Michaelle C. SolagesConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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S4387Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to children and families

Relates to the creation of Melinda's Law in relation to the basis for removal of children

Relates to the creation of Melinda's Law in relation to the basis for removal of children.

Martin J. GoldenChildren And Families Committee

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S4378Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to local government

Establishes Briana's law requiring biennial CPR training for peace officers

Establishes Briana's law requiring biennial CPR training for police officers.

Velmanette MontgomeryLocal Government Committee

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S4374Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

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.

Robert OrttCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S4371Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to local government

Relates to establishing a new classification for properties held in condominium and cooperative form for assessment purposes

Relates to establishing a new classification for properties held in condominium and cooperative form for assessment purposes.

Toby Ann StaviskyLocal Government Committee

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A6209Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

In relation to the applicability of certain state laws to the Long Island Power Authority and its service provider in relation to financial transparency and oversight

Relates to the applicability of certain state laws to the Long Island Power Authority and its service provider in relation to financial transparency and oversight.

Fred ThieleCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6197Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to environmental conservation

Allows soil and water conservation districts, acting in cooperation with local governments, to be eligible applicants for the local waterfront revitalization grant program

Allows soil and water conservation districts, acting in cooperation with local governments, to be eligible applicants for the local waterfront revitalization grant program.

Frank SkartadosEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4357Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Grants tenants relocation costs from the proceeds of a foreclosure sale

Grants tenants relocation costs from the proceeds of a foreclosure sale.

Jesse HamiltonHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S4355Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Enacts the "taxi driver protection act"

Enacts the "taxi driver protection act"; requires a sign in every for-hire vehicle that states "ATTENTION: Assaulting A Taxi Driver Is Punishable By Up To Twenty-Five Years In Prison".

Jesse HamiltonCodes Committee

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S4354Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Relates to the execution of a warrant of arrest and establishes educational programs for judicial personnel on the law of searches, arrests and seizures

Relates to the execution of a warrant of arrest; authorizes the commissioner of the division of criminal justice services to establish a system to record and monitor the issuance and execution of…

Jesse HamiltonCodes Committee

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S4342Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to providing cost-of-living adjustments

Provides cost-of-living adjustments, including an adjusted benefit in monthly installments that is equal to the percentage of the change in consumer price index according to the included schedule.

Martin J. GoldenCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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A6184Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to governmental operations

Provides that any records indicating the proposed terms of a collective bargaining agreement be made available to the public

Provides that any records indicating the proposed terms of a collective bargaining agreement be made available to the public immediately following approval of such proposed terms by a public…

Sandy GalefGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6160Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to local governments

Requires a three year moratorium on unfunded mandates from the legislature

Requires a three year moratorium on unfunded mandates from the legislature; invalidates legislation that does not contain a detailed fiscal note identifying a funding source for certain costs to a…

Dean MurrayLocal Governments Committee

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S4339Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Relates to permissible employment, employment related activities, and volunteer activities that may be performed by convicted sex offenders

Relates to permissible employment, employment related activities, and volunteer activities that may be performed by convicted sex offenders; prohibits sex offenders from working on vehicles that…

Susan SerinoCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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A6166AssemblyS6615· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Ordered to third reading cal.234

Includes the production of cellulosic ethanol, densified biofuel and renewable fuel oil within the biofuel production tax credit

Includes the production of cellulosic ethanol, densified biofuel and renewable fuel oil within the biofuel production tax credit; expands the cap for such credit to $10,000,000 a year and expands…

Addie JenneOn the Assembly floor

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A6112Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in ways and means

Establishes "rural freshwater improvement and protection program" which provides for upgrading, repairing and replacing septic systems

Establishes "rural freshwater improvement and protection program" which provides for upgrading, repairing and replacing septic systems; directs DEC to prepare model ordinances for towns and…

Robert OaksWays And Means Committee

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A6098Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Creates centralized reporting system and data base of the names and firefighting organizations of all firefighters in the state

Provides that the office of fire prevention and control shall establish and maintain a centralized reporting system and data base of the names and firefighting organizations of all firefighters in…

Robert OaksGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6090Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to transportation network companies

Relates to transportation network companies that use a digital network to connect transportation network drivers to transportation network riders for the purpose of providing transportation;…

Kevin CahillTransportation Committee

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A6089Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to racing and wagering

Relates to multi-jurisdictional account wagering providers

Relates to multi-jurisdictional account wagering providers.

J. Gary PretlowRacing And Wagering Committee

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A6093Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Relates to establishing a moratorium on unfunded mandates and creating regional mandate relief councils

Relates to establishing a moratorium on unfunded mandates and creating regional mandate relief councils.

Dean MurrayGovernmental Operations Committee

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S4313Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to higher education

Relates to the topical medication safety and efficacy act

Enacts the "topical medication safety and efficacy act"; relates to the dispensing of topical pharmaceuticals.

James L. SewardHigher Education Committee

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S4306Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to judiciary

Relates to notice of small claims judgments and indexing of unpaid claims

Relates to notice of small claims judgments and indexing of unpaid claims.

Michael F. NozzolioJudiciary Committee

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S4297Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to health

Directs the department of health to establish standards for universal coding of payment of claims for long term care and provide for the electronic payment of such claims

Directs the department of health to establish standards for universal coding of payment of claims for long term care and provide for the electronic payment of such claims.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S4287Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Transfers certain lands to city of New York to be used as parklands

Transfers certain lands to the city of New York to be used as parklands.

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S4286Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to designating the Eltingville transit center as the Iraq War and Afghanistan War Veterans' Memorial Transit Center

Relates to designating the Eltingville transit center as the "Iraq War and Afghanistan War Veterans' Memorial Transit Center".

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S4280Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to insurance

Relates to transportation network companies

Relates to transportation network companies that use a digital network to connect transportation network drivers to transportation network riders for the purpose of providing transportation;…

James L. SewardInsurance Committee

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S4270Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to education

Requires certain procedures for charter school students facing suspension

Requires certain procedures for charter school students facing suspension, making such procedures consistent with other schools.

Andrew J. LanzaEducation Committee

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A6046Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to governmental employees

Relates to the disability benefits of members of the New York police and fire pension funds

Relates to the disability benefits of members of the New York police and fire pension funds.

Peter AbbateGovernmental Employees Committee

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A6028Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to small business

Enacts the HIRE NY act to provide loans through the urban development corporation for hiring by micro-businesses

Enacts the HIRE NY act to provide zero interest loans through the urban development corporation for hiring by micro-businesses.

Michael BlakeSmall Business Committee

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S4269Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cities

Relates to the disability benefits of members of the New York police and fire pension funds

Relates to the disability benefits of members of the New York police and fire pension funds.

Martin J. GoldenCities Committee

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S4263Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cities

Relates to the imposition of New York city water and sewer rents on non-profit institutions

Relates to the imposition of New York city water and sewer rents on non-profit institutions.

Kevin S. ParkerCities Committee

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S4258Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to health

Relates to establishing hospital-sponsored off campus emergency departments

Establishes hospital-sponsored off campus emergency departments as a "hospital" and sets out specific standards for operations, staffing and capacity requirements.

William J. Larkin Jr.Health Committee

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S4253Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Provides for the reimbursement of services by volunteer ambulance companies and volunteer fire companies for calls within the Palisades Interstate Park

Provides for the reimbursement of services by volunteer ambulance companies and volunteer fire companies for calls within the Palisades Interstate Park.

William J. Larkin Jr.Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S4247Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to labor

Establishes the farmworkers' fair labor practices act

Enacts the Farmworkers' Fair Labor Practices Act; includes farm laborers within provisions pertaining to overtime compensation and unemployment insurance; relates to the eligibility of farm laborers…

Diane J. SavinoLabor Committee

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S4231SenateA6496· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to consumer protection

Restricts automatic renewal of contracts for electronic and life safety alarm services

Restricts automatic renewal of contracts for electronic and life safety alarm services; makes such automatic renewal provisions unenforceable unless: the automatic renewal offer terms or continuous…

Michael H. RanzenhoferConsumer Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

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S4219Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to a motor vehicle accident prevention course for drivers convicted of driving while intoxicated or while under the influence of drugs

Relates to a motor vehicle accident prevention course for drivers convicted of driving while intoxicated or while under the influence of drugs.

John J. FlanaganTransportation Committee

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S4210Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to finance

Relates to education opportunity and reform

Relates to admission requirements for graduate-level teacher education programs, institution deregistration and suspension, teacher registration and continuing teacher education requirements;…

Finance Committee

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A6016Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in codes

Makes provisions relating to grand jury proceedings and operations in relation to child witnesses

Provides that a person to whom a child witness has initially disclosed evidence concerning a crime and who provides emotional support, including but not limited to, a professional counselor or…

Robert OaksCodes Committee

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A5990Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Grants excused leave to civil service employees who are volunteer firefighters or ambulance workers during state of emergency

Grants excused leave to civil service employees during states of emergency as declared by the federal, state or a municipal government, when such employees are members of a volunteer fire department…

Robert OaksGovernmental Employees Committee

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A5996Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Recodifies criminal discovery provisions; repealer

Recodifies criminal discovery provisions including discovery obligations of the prosecution and defendant.

Joseph LentolCodes Committee

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S4194Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides that the income level for the requirement to file a personal income tax return shall be set by regulation

Provides that the income level for the requirement to file a personal income tax return shall be the dollar amount of the New York standard deduction.

Daniel L. SquadronInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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