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

S3030Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to agriculture
Prohibits a person convicted of violating "Buster's Law" from owning or possessing a companion animal
Prohibits a person convicted of "Buster's Law" from owning or possessing a companion animal unless authorized by court order, after appropriate psychiatric or psychological testing.
Jack M. MartinsAgriculture Committee
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S3038Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to housing, construction and community development
Requires a certain class (J-2) of residential buildings in New York city to have emergency lighting
Requires a certain class (J-2) of residential buildings in New York city to have emergency lighting in like manner as a certain other class (J-1) of residential buildings.
Adriano EspaillatHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

S3023Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to agriculture

Increases state assistance payments for county approved agricultural and farmland protection plans to 85% of the cost thereof

Increases state assistance payments for county approved agricultural and farmland protection plans, from 75% to 85% of the cost thereof.

Catharine YoungAgriculture Committee

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S3015Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Makes the owner of a vehicle used to pass or overtake a stopped school bus jointly liable with the operator thereof when violation is on camera or observed

Makes the owner of a vehicle used to pass or overtake a stopped school bus jointly liable with the operator thereof when such violation is captured on a camera or observed by a school bus driver;…

Catharine YoungTransportation CommitteeTransportation

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S2998Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides a maximum $500 tax credit for taxpayer expenses not compensated by insurance related to the purchase of a qualified hearing aid

Provides a maximum $500 tax credit for taxpayer expenses, not compensated by insurance or otherwise, related to the purchase of a qualified hearing aid for the taxpayer or a dependent; limited to…

Rich FunkeInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2997Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Relates to the definition of term "sexual intercourse" as such term applies to sex offenses

Relates to the definition of the term "sexual intercourse" as such term applies to sex offenses.

Catharine YoungCodes Committee

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S2996Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Creates the crime of reckless endangerment of the public health for recklessly transmitting HIV/AIDS

Creates crimes of reckless endangerment of public health with respect to HIV/AIDS transmission; creates crime of filing false instrument with respect to HIV/AIDS; provides for HIV/AIDS testing for…

Catharine YoungCodes Committee

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A4438Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to judiciary

Enacts the "consumer credit fairness act"

Enacts the "consumer credit fairness act"; establishes a 3 year statute of limitations for commencement of a cause of action arising out of a consumer credit transaction where the defendant is a…

Helene WeinsteinJudiciary Committee

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S2980Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Relates to plea bargains in felony sex offense cases; provides that certain pleas shall result in certain minimum punishments

Provides that where a defendant is charged with a felony sex offense, then any plea of guilty must be or must include at least a plea of guilty to a sex felony.

Rich FunkeCodes Committee

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S2970Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to consumer protection

Relates to licensing of appearance enhancement businesses

Relates to licensing of appearance enhancement businesses; includes violations of human trafficking and sex-trafficking in specified offenses for which forfeiture is a remedy.

Martin J. GoldenConsumer Protection Committee

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A4425Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in election law

Restricts transfers by candidates' political committees to committees of other candidates to $500 and to any party committee or constituted committee to $1000

Restricts transfers of funds by political committees of candidates to committees of other candidates to $500 annually; and to any party committee or constituted committee to $1000 annually; imposes…

Sandy GalefElection Law Committee

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A4418Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in veterans' affairs

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.

Brian KolbVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A4401Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to correction

Restricts the use of segregated confinement and creates alternative therapeutic and rehabilitative confinement options

Restricts the use of segregated confinement and creates alternative therapeutic and rehabilitative confinement options; limits the length of time a person may be in segregated confinement and…

Jeffrion AubryCorrection Committee

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A4376Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Enacts the "bridge and road investment and dedicated fund guaranteed enforcement (BRIDGE) reform act"

Enacts the "bridge and road investment and dedicated fund guaranteed enforcement (BRIDGE) reform act".

Joseph MorelleTransportation Committee

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A4383Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in ways and means

Establishes a spending cap and increases the maximum capacity of the rainy day fund

Establishes a spending cap and increases the maximum capacity of the rainy day fund.

Brian KolbWays And Means CommitteeFinance

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A4359Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in ways and means

Requires the deposit, into the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, of a portion of the sales tax collected on each gallon of motor fuel sold at retail

Requires the deposit, into the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, of a portion of the sales tax collected on each gallon of motor fuel sold at retail.

Philip PalmesanoWays And Means Committee

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A4330Assembly· 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.

Jo Anne SimonEducation Committee

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A4322Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to energy

Authorizes city public utility districts and directs power authority of the state of New York to supply power to them as feasible and advisable

Provides for creation of city public utility districts and provision of cheaper power by means of cooperation between city legislative bodies, PASNY and citizen participation; sets forth goals,…

James F. BrennanEnergy Committee

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A4313Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to governmental employees

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during certain periods

Provides up to three years of service credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during times of peace; removes requirement that such military service…

Amy PaulinGovernmental Employees Committee

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A4282Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to judiciary

Establishes a division of the public administrator within the office of the corporation counsel for the city of New York; repealer

Establishes a division of the public administrator within the office of the corporation counsel for the city of New York.

James F. BrennanJudiciary Committee

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S2912Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to higher education

Provides for the licensing and regulates the practice of anesthesiologist assistants

Provides for the licensing and regulates the practice of anesthesiologist assistants.

Kemp HannonHigher Education Committee

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S2916Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to insurance

Prohibits insurers from limiting payment on claims based on pricing caps and from recommending a particular repair facility, and requires notice to insureds

Prohibits insurers from limiting payment on claims for damage to motor vehicles based on pricing caps for labor, parts, paint or repair materials; prohibits insurers from recommending a particular…

John A. DeFranciscoInsurance Committee

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S2900Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Authorizes the possession of a handgun being sold by a dealer in firearms upon the premises of such dealer

Authorizes the possession of a handgun being sold by a dealer in firearms upon the premises of such dealer.

William J. Larkin Jr.Codes Committee

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S2890Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to labor

Requires prevailing wage supplements which are payable directly to employees to be paid in the form of a negotiable instrument

Requires prevailing wage supplements which are payable directly to employees to be paid in the form of a negotiable instrument.

William J. Larkin Jr.Labor Committee

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S2888Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to aging

Allows a property owned by at least one owner who is at least 65 years old or older to be eligible for an enhanced STAR exemption

Allows a property owned by at least one owner who is at least 65 years old or older to be eligible for an enhanced STAR exemption.

William J. Larkin Jr.Aging Committee

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S2887Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to rules

Relates to musical instruments containing ivory or rhinoceros horn

Relates to musical instruments containing ivory or rhinoceros horn; specifies amount allowable for instruments for elephant ivory and mammoth ivory; requires documentation to show articles with…

Andrew J. LanzaRules Committee

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S2882Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Adds powers and duties to the canal corporation

Adds powers and duties to the canal corporation; directs the canal corporation to cause the design, preparation of plans, estimates and specifications and the supervision of the erection,…

Michael H. RanzenhoferTransportation Committee

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S2883Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Relates to automated payment detection, prevention and recovery solutions to reduce correctional healthcare overpayments, billed for eligible services

Relates to the development and implementation of automated payment detection, prevention and recovery solutions to reduce correctional healthcare overpayments, and requires that private health…

Michael H. RanzenhoferCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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A4226Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Provides that no one-time service charge or renewal fee shall be charged for the issuance of military license plates

Provides that no one-time service charge or renewal fee shall be charged for the issuance of military license plates.

Michael DenDekkerTransportation Committee

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S2873Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to labor

Relates to the calculation of weekly unemployment insurance and the repeal of certain provisions relating thereto

Relates to the calculation of weekly unemployment insurance and the repeal of certain provisions relating thereto.

Diane J. SavinoLabor Committee

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S2878Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Provides that credits for excess electricity generated by customer-generators subject to net energy metering may be carried over and used to offset electricity used

Provides that credits for excess electricity generated by customer-generators subject to net energy metering by an electric corporation or the Long Island power authority may be carried over…

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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A4204Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in ways and means

Relates to providing state aid to newly eligible municipalities in which a video lottery gaming facility is located

Provides state aid to newly eligible municipalities in which a video lottery gaming facility is located.

Andrew R. GarbarinoWays And Means Committee

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A4205Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Relates to requiring clear and conspicuous labeling of all consumable commodities

Relates to requiring clear and conspicuous labeling of all consumable commodities, including infant formula.

Michele TitusConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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S2861Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to social services

Allows college coursework to be credited as a work activity which may be used toward fulfilling the employment requirements for public assistance benefits

Allows college coursework to be credited as a work activity which may be used toward fulfilling the employment requirements for public assistance benefits under certain conditions.

Kevin S. ParkerSocial Services Committee

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A4165Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to education

Requires the proposed site location of a charter school at the time of application where the location is in an existing school

Requires the proposed site location of a charter school at the time of application where the location is in an existing school.

Daniel O'DonnellEducation CommitteeEducation

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A4117Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Creates the division of regulatory review and economic growth

Creates the division of regulatory review and economic growth to review regulatory processes and permit requirements in order to facilitate economic growth.

Brian KolbGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4074Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in economic development

Enacts the BizBoom program act which provides a tax exempt benefit to new businesses relocating to or starting up a new business in New York

Enacts the "BizBoom program act" which provides a tax exempt benefit to new businesses relocating to or starting up a new business in New York.

Brian KolbEconomic Development Committee

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A4072Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in health

Allows counties to opt out of providing certain optional Medicaid benefits to prospective beneficiaries

Authorizes the state to allow counties to opt out of the county cost of medical assistance payments to any new enrollees who have either never received such benefits or who have reenrolled after a…

Brian KolbHealth Committee

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A4098Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to governmental operations

Creates the resultsNY.gov website

Creates the resultsNY.gov website; requires that such website shall provide to the user of the website comparative data and statistics to identify the state's performance regionally and nationally…

Michael DenDekkerGovernmental Operations Committee

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S2850Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to disputes arising from use of an electronic toll collection system

Provides that claims arising from use of an electronic toll collection system may be filed in the appropriate court in the county in which the claimant resides; requires any contract or agreement…

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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