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

A4903Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in higher education
Mandates that more than one manager administer the college choice savings program
Mandates that more than one manager administer the college choice savings program.
Raymond WalterHigher Education Committee
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A4864Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation
Eliminates additional application fees and annual fees for special license plates issued to veterans of the armed forces of the United States
Eliminates additional application fees and annual fees for special license plates issued to veterans of the armed forces of the United States.
Brian F. CurranTransportation Committee
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A4865Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to governmental employees

Relates to improper employer practices and police officers and firefighters appointed by the state and localities

Relates to improper employer practices; relates to police officers and firefighters appointed by the state and localities.

Michael J. FitzpatrickGovernmental Employees Committee

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A4901Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Grants a waiver of the photo image fee charged for the processing of certain license documents to veterans

Grants a waiver of the photo image fee charged for the processing of certain license documents to veterans: exemption of fee where veteran is seeking a replacement of his or her license document…

Brian F. CurranTransportation Committee

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A4874Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in environmental conservation

Enacts the senior environmental corps act

Enacts the senior environmental corps act; establishes the senior environmental corps within the department of environmental conservation; establishes a mechanism for seniors to volunteer their…

Gary FinchEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A4832Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Provides that a motor vehicle will be considered to be in motion while stopped at traffic control devices and stop signs for purposes of mobile phones and other portable electronic devices

Provides that a motor vehicle will be considered to be in motion while stopped at traffic control devices, stop signs and certain other situations for purposes of mobile phones and other portable…

Felix OrtizTransportation Committee

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S3415Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to consumer protection

Relates to employment agencies, including application for license; procedures; granting of licenses and enforcement of provisions relating thereto

Relates to employment agencies, including application for license; relates to procedures; relates to granting of licenses and enforcement of provisions relating thereto.

Jeffrey D. KleinConsumer Protection Committee

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S3414Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to health

Relates to the protection of public health from exposure to radon in natural gas

Relates to the protection of public health from exposure to radon in natural gas; requires continuous monitoring of the level of radon in the natural gas delivered; relates to compliance assurance…

Diane J. SavinoHealth Committee

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A4815Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in codes

Provides for issuance of order of protection in criminal cases when defendant is found not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect

Provides for the issuance of orders of protection in family offense cases when defendant is found not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect, and the court issues an order of conditions…

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A4818Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Increases the amount of the real property tax alternative exemption for veterans

Increases the real property tax exemption for certain veterans using alternative exemption from $12,000 to $16,000; increases additional exemption for combat veterans from $8,000 to $10,000;…

Andrew RaiaReal Property Taxation Committee

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A4806Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Creates the crime of vehicular manslaughter in the third degree

Creates the crime of vehicular manslaughter in the third degree, a class E felony, wherein a person operates a motor vehicle negligently so that the lives or safety of the public might be endangered…

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A4804Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Excludes from personal income taxation moneys paid by certain taxpayers over the age of sixty-five for prescription drugs

Excludes from personal income taxation moneys paid by a taxpayer over the age of sixty-five for prescription drugs whose New York adjusted gross income is below or equal to $60,000.

Andrew RaiaWays And Means Committee

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A4771Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to health

Enacts the "family protection act"

Enacts the "family protection act"; requires informed consent by emancipated minors or the parent or guardian of an unemancipated minor prior to obtaining an abortion; defines terms; prohibits…

Brian F. CurranHealth Committee

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A4769Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to local governments

Authorizes boards of cooperative educational services to establish workers' compensation reserve funds

Authorizes boards of cooperative educational services to establish workers' compensation reserve funds.

Catherine NolanLocal Governments Committee

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S3397Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cities

Establishes maximum age requirements for New York city correctional officers

Establishes maximum age requirements for New York city correction officers; provides that the commissioner of correction shall not appoint a person as a correction officer if such person is more…

Martin J. GoldenCities Committee

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S3398Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to higher education

Relates to requirements for the transfer of patient medical records in certain circumstances

Requires a health care provider or facility which has determined to cease to do business or which is transferring its ownership, at least sixty days prior to such action, notify the commissioner of…

Martin J. GoldenHigher Education Committee

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S3382Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to labor

Relates to reciprocity of debarments imposed under the federal Davis-Bacon Act

Relates to reciprocity of debarments imposed under the federal Davis-Bacon Act; provides that any contractor who has been debarred from federal job sites for having disregarded obligations to…

Diane J. SavinoLabor Committee

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S3385Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to finance

Relates to solicitation used by or on behalf of any charitable organization

Relates to solicitation used by or on behalf of any charitable organization.

Michael H. RanzenhoferFinance Committee

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S3381Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to labor

Establishes the public employee safety and health reform act

Establishes the "public employee safety and health reform act"; relates to prohibiting retaliatory acts against public employees.

Diane J. SavinoLabor Committee

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S3377Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to consumer protection

Expands the definition of immediate family to include siblings, grandparents and grandchildren as such term relates to the sale or disposal of certain firearms

Expands the definition of immediate family to include siblings, grandparents and grandchildren as such term relates to the sale or disposal of certain firearms.

Patrick M. GallivanConsumer Protection Committee

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S3378Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Relates to the filing of approved applications for licenses for the possession of firearms

Relates to the filing of approved applications for licenses for the possession of firearms.

Patrick M. GallivanCodes Committee

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S3371Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to licensing to sell wine and beer at retail for consumption on the premises in a motion picture theatre

Relates to licensing to sell beer and wine at retail for consumption on the premises in a motion picture theatre.

Carl L. MarcellinoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3373Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Authorizes the transfer of certain weapons from an estate to an immediate member of the decedent's family

Authorizes the transfer of certain weapons from an estate to an immediate member of the decedent's family.

Patrick M. GallivanCodes Committee

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A4757Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to energy

Establishes a renewable portfolio standard for electricity distributed in New York state

Establishes a renewable portfolio standard for electricity distributed in New York state and requires that certain percentages of all electricity sold in the state shall be qualified renewable energy.

Dan QuartEnergy Committee

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A4662Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Limits the time a legislator may serve as a legislative leader

Limits the time a legislator may serve as a legislative leader to 4 consecutive two year terms.

Brian KolbGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4675Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to insurance

Provides for health insurance coverage for loss or damage to prosthetic limb

Provides for health insurance coverage for loss or damage to a prosthetic limb; also provides for coverage for replacement of a prosthetic limb as prescribed by a doctor.

William ColtonInsurance Committee

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A4678Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides the New York city water board shall not establish a limit of less than six years to challenge any service charges for the use of or services furnished by the water board

Provides the NYC water board shall not establish a limit of less than six years to challenge any fee, rate, rent or other service charges for the use of or services furnished by the water board…

William ColtonCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A4647Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Entitles members to bring one statewide piece of legislation to the floor for a vote without a home rule message and committee review during each two-year term

Entitles members to bring one statewide piece of legislation of his or her choosing to the floor for a vote without a home rule message and committee review during each two-year term.

Mark C. JohnsGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4632Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Requires equal distribution of legislative staff and resources

Requires an equal distribution of legislative staff and appropriations to be made among all members of the legislature; provides for additional funds and staff for members in special capacities as…

James TediscoGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4617Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Enacts the public officers accountability act; repealer

Enacts the public officers accountability act of 2015.

Brian KolbGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4625Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to judiciary

Authorizes family court judges to transfer certain child support arrears matters to criminal courts

Authorizes family court judges to transfer certain child support arrears matters to the criminal courts; amends the jurisdiction of the criminal courts.

Aravella SimotasJudiciary Committee

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S3364Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to housing, construction and community development

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…

Adriano EspaillatHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S3360Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides that the failure to report a release of hazardous substances is a class A misdemeanor

Provides that the failure to report a release of hazardous substances is a class A misdemeanor and any such subsequent violation shall be a class E felony.

Andrew J. LanzaEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S3358Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Establishes the crimes of unlawfully operating as a common carrier of property by motor vehicle transporting household goods in the first, second, and third degree

Establishes the crimes of unlawfully operating as a common carrier of property by motor vehicle transporting household goods in the first, second, and third degree prohibiting a person operating as…

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S3359Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Requires the department of motor vehicles to approve certain out-of-state accident prevention courses

Requires the DMV to promulgate rules and regulations to approve certain out-of-state and national accident prevention courses.

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S3363Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Requires agency payroll records be made available

Requires agency payroll records be made available.

Andrew J. LanzaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3349Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to civil service and pensions

Makes president of COBA a member of the board of trustees of the NYCERS

Expands the composition of the board of trustees of the New York City Employees' Retirement system to include the employee organization which represents the largest number of uniformed employees for…

Martin J. GoldenCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S3350Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to civil service and pensions

Affords uniformed personnel of the NYC department of correction and NYC department of sanitation the option of taking a monetary payment in lieu of terminal leave

Affords uniformed personnel of the NYC department of correction and uniformed members of the NYC department of sanitation the option of taking a monetary payment in lieu of terminal leave at the…

Martin J. GoldenCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S3351Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Provides for a 75-25 percent split in the New York city transit authority's operating surplus between the authority and the Metropolitan transportation authority

Provides for a 75-25 percent split in the New York city transit authority's operating surplus between the authority and the Metropolitan transit authority where previously the split was 50-50.

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S3337Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to local government

Provides that all governments and municipalities shall comply with all local, state and federal laws and rules in constructing or leasing facilities

Provides that all governments and municipalities shall comply with all local, state and federal laws and rules in constructing or leasing facilities; defines the term "unit of government".

Andrew J. LanzaLocal Government Committee

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S3338Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to the use of wood in subway and railroad tracks; prohibits the use of tropical hardwood

Relates to the use of wood in subway and railroad tracks; prohibits the use of tropical hardwood.

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S3340Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Repeals provisions requiring wholesalers of alcoholic beverages to submit an annual report to the commissioner of taxation and finance relating to sales tax collection

Repeals provisions requiring wholesalers of alcoholic beverages to submit an annual report to the commissioner of taxation and finance relating to sales tax collection.

Andrew J. LanzaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3333Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to renaming the bridges of the state highway system after New York state's medal of honor recipients

Relates to renaming the bridges of the state highway system after New York state's medal of honor recipients.

Patty RitchieTransportation Committee

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S3323Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Limits New York City water board's authority to increase rates charged

Limits New York City water board's authority to increase rates charged by no more than 5% annually or current rate of inflation, whichever is greater.

Andrew J. LanzaCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S3319Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cities

Provides that new streets within and abutting streets of new commercial projects in the city of New York be the maximum legal width

Provides that new streets within and abutting streets of new commercial projects in the city of New York be the maximum legal width; prohibits any waiver of such requirement.

Andrew J. LanzaCities Committee

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