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

A7226Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.107
Relates to the authority of the justice center to visit, inspect and appraise the management of out-of-state schools or facilities
Relates to the authority of the justice center to visit, inspect and appraise the management of out-of-state schools or facilities.
Aileen GuntherSigned by Governor
Signed into law
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A7181Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.106
Relates to an informational leaflet relating to safe sleep
Relates to an informational leaflet relating to safe sleep; requires that the informational leaflet for maternity patients include recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics relating to…
Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

S4879Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.165

Permits the Mandala Buddhist Association to file an application for certain real property tax exemptions

Permits the Mandala Buddhist Association to file an application for certain real property tax exemptions.

Jack M. MartinsSigned by Governor

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S4786Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.164

Relates to the termination without penalty of certain service contracts

Relates to the termination without penalty of certain service contracts; allows active duty service members under certain conditions to cancel contracts without penalty with telecommunications…

Rich FunkeSigned by Governor

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A6961Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.105

Relates to posting the child abuse hotline telephone number in public and charter schools

Relates to posting the child abuse hotline telephone number in public and charter schools.

Michael G. MillerSigned by Governor

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A6727Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.104

Extends the time period for the taking of deer in the county of Suffolk from December thirty-first until March thirty-first

Extends the time period for the taking of deer in the county of Suffolk from December thirty-first until March thirty-first.

Fred ThieleSigned by Governor

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A6561Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.103

Provides for issuance of distinctive plates to "Catholic war veterans of America"

Provides for issuance of distinctive plates to "Catholic War Veterans of America"; requires additional annual service charge of $10 to be deposited into the DMV distinctive plate development fund.

Peter AbbateSigned by Governor

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A3461Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.98

Enacts "Peter Falk's law" relating to guardianship duties

Provides for an appointment of a guardian for personal needs or property management; provides that the order of appointment shall identify the persons entitled to receive notice of the incapacitated…

William MagnarelliSigned by Governor

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A3330Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.102

Repeals section 3-408 of the election law relating to election inspectors and clerks

Repeals provisions of the election law relating to election inspectors and clerks.

Patricia FahySigned by Governor

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A2981Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.101

Relates to food service in funeral establishments

Permits food service in funeral establishments subject to certain restrictions and qualifications.

Richard GottfriedSigned by Governor

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A356Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.100

Directs the commissioner of health to cause the distribution of crib safety information to maternity patients

Directs the commissioner of health to cause the distribution of crib safety information to maternity patients: information detailing safe sleeping procedures for babies, crib product recalls and…

Linda RosenthalSigned by Governor

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S8163Senate· Moved Jul 20, 2016· Delivered to secretary of state

Provides for the reduction or revocation of the public pension of a public officer

Relates to providing for the reduction or revocation of the public pension of a public officer; authorizes the court to determine whether to reduce or revoke such pension based on the defined terms,…

Thomas CrociJudiciary Committee

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S894Senate· Moved Jul 20, 2016· Opinion referred to judiciary

Increases the terms of office of members of the legislature to four years

Increases the terms of office of members of the legislature to four years; provided that in all legislative terms that commence immediately following a decennial census year, the terms shall be two…

Tony AvellaJudiciary Committee

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S8168Senate· Moved Jul 15, 2016· Referred to rules

Enacts the "home health information and clinical technology act"

Enacts the "home health information and clinical technology act" to provide for the development and implementation of a health information and clinical technology infrastructure support program for…

Kemp HannonRules Committee

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S6650Senate· Signed Jul 14, 2016· Signed chap.95

Authorizes health care professionals licensed in other jurisdictions and appointed by World Triathlon Corporation to practice in this state at a triathlon

Authorizes health care professionals licensed in other jurisdictions and appointed by the World Triathlon Corporation to practice in this state at a triathlon.

Betty LittleSigned by Governor

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A10743Assembly· Moved Jul 6, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Relates to authorizing a state monitor for the town of Oyster Bay

Authorizes a state monitor for the town of Oyster Bay to provide direct oversight of the fiscal policies, practices, programs and decisions of the town of Oyster Bay.

Charles LavineWays And Means Committee

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A10689Assembly· Signed Jul 5, 2016· Signed chap.91

Relates to a residential reassessment exemption for the town of Ossining in the county of Westchester

Relates to a residential reassessment exemption for the town of Ossining in the county of Westchester.

Sandy GalefSigned by Governor

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S8062Senate· Signed Jul 5, 2016· Signed chap.94

Authorizes the taking and filing of oaths of office

Authorizes the taking and filing of oaths of office; authorizes officials who failed to take or file their required oath of office within the statutorily prescribed period to take and file such…

Patty RitchieSigned by Governor

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S8046Senate· Signed Jul 5, 2016· Signed chap.93

Relates to allowing certain special assessing units other than cities to adjust their current base proportions

Allows certain special assessing units other than cities to adjust their current base proportions; gives special and approved assessing units the authority to tailor their "cap" to local conditions…

Signed by Governor

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A10551Assembly· Signed Jul 5, 2016· Signed chap.90

Relates to a residential reassessment exemption for the town of Greenburgh in the county of Westchester

Relates to a residential reassessment exemption for the town of Greenburgh in the county of Westchester.

Thomas AbinantiSigned by Governor

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S7290Senate· Signed Jul 5, 2016· Signed chap.92

Relates to building aid for reconstruction or modernizing projects of the Rochester joint schools construction board

Relates to building aid for reconstruction or modernizing projects of the Rochester joint schools construction board.

Joseph E. RobachSigned by Governor

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S8131Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2016· Signed chap.89

Relates to supplementary funding for dedicated programs for public school students in the East Ramapo Central School District

Relates to supplementary funding for dedicated programs for public school students in the East Ramapo Central School District; appropriates funds therefor.

David CarlucciSigned by Governor

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A10372Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2016· Signed chap.83

Relates to the rate of regular interest used in the actuarial valuation of liabilities for the purpose of calculating contributions to retirement systems

Extends the rate of regular interest used in the actuarial valuation of liabilities for the purpose of calculating contributions to retirement systems.

Peter AbbateSigned by Governor

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A10255Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2016· Signed chap.82

Relates to federal bond volume allocations, the unified state bond ceiling and the private activity bond allocation act of 2016

Relates to bond volume allocations made pursuant to the federal tax reform act of 1986, the unified state bond ceiling and the private activity bond allocation act of 2016.

William MagnarelliSigned by Governor

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A10241Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2016· Signed chap.81

Relates to extending certain provisions relating to assessment and review of assessments in the county of Nassau

Extends from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2018, the expiration of certain provisions of the Nassau county administrative code relating to assessments and the review of assessments.

Charles LavineSigned by Governor

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A10121Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2016· Signed chap.80

Extends from July 1, 2016 to July 1, 2019, the expiration of provisions relating to the estate tax treatment of dispositions to a surviving spouse who is not a United States citizen

Extends from July 1, 2016 to July 1, 2019, the expiration of provisions relating to the estate tax treatment of dispositions to a surviving spouse who is not a United States citizen.

Dan QuartSigned by Governor

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A10022Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2016· Signed chap.79

Extends provisions of chapter 618 of the laws of 1998 relating to the disposal of surplus computer equipment by political subdivisions

Extends provisions relating to the disposal of surplus computer equipment by political subdivisions from July 1, 2016 until July 1, 2019.

Steven OtisSigned by Governor

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A9929Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2016· Signed chap.78

Relates to the sale of bonds and notes of New York City

Relates to the sale of bonds and notes of New York city, the issuance of bonds or notes with variable rates of interest, interest rate exchange agreements of New York city, the refunding of bonds,…

Herman D. FarrellSigned by Governor

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S7298Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2016· Signed chap.88

Relates to criminal history record checks for employees of nursing home and home care service agencies

Provides that criminal history record checks received from the division of criminal justice services shall be available to nursing home and home care service agencies.

Kemp HannonSigned by Governor

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A9643Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2016· Signed chap.77

Relates to repair of damaged pesticide containers

Relates to repair of damaged pesticide containers; relates to the effectiveness thereof.

Pamela J. HunterSigned by Governor

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A9422Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2016· Signed chap.76

Extends provisions of law relating to certified school psychologists and special education services and programs for preschool children with handicapping conditions

Extends provisions of law relating to certified school psychologists and special education services and programs for preschool children with handicapping conditions to June 30, 2018.

Deborah GlickSigned by Governor

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S6869Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2016· Signed chap.87

Relates to extending the existence of the Hamilton county industrial development agency until July 21, 2026

Extends the existence of the Hamilton county industrial development agency until July 21, 2026, regardless of whether it has any outstanding obligations.

Hugh T. FarleySigned by Governor

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S6821Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2016· Signed chap.86

Relates to the sale of bonds and notes of the city of Buffalo

Relates to the sale of bonds and notes of the city of Buffalo.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

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S6788Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2016· Signed chap.85

Relates to the sale of municipal obligations by the county of Erie

Extends provisions of law relating to the sale of municipal notes and bonds of the county of Erie.

Patrick M. GallivanSigned by Governor

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S6474Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2016· Signed chap.84

Relates to tuition waivers for police officer students of CUNY

Relates to tuition waivers for police officer students of CUNY.

Martin J. GoldenSigned by Governor

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A10215Assembly· Moved Jun 29, 2016· Amend (t) and recommit to racing and wagering

Relates to authority for track owners and directors to race horses at such tracks

Provides authority for track owners and directors to race horses at such tracks subject to the consent of the certified representative organization of horsemen at such tracks.

J. Gary PretlowRacing And Wagering Committee

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A9947Assembly· Moved Jun 29, 2016· Amend and recommit to education

Requires a state standards report to be filed by all non-public schools

Provides that the office of non-public school services shall create and revise a document titled the state standards report which is to be completed by the superintendent of every school district…

Ellen C. JaffeeEducation Committee

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A2600Assembly· Moved Jun 29, 2016· Amend and recommit to ways and means

Authorizes N.Y. city to impose the city earnings tax on nonresidents; repealer

Authorizes a city having a population of one million or more to impose the city earnings tax on nonresidents; provides a real property tax credit to those nonresidents.

David WeprinWays And Means Committee

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A1266Assembly· Moved Jun 29, 2016· Amend and recommit to higher education

Relates to the licensure of athletic trainers; repealers

Relates to the licensure of athletic trainers; provides certain exemptions and requires continuing education.

Charles LavineHigher Education Committee

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S8093SenateA10679· Signed Jun 27, 2016· Signed chap.74

Relates to coverage for the detection of breast cancer, requiring certified mammography facilities to provide extended hours and excused leave to undertake a breast cancer screening

Relates to coverage for the detection of breast cancer; requires certified mammography facilities to provide extended hours; allows certain public employees excused leave to undertake a breast…

John J. FlanaganSigned by Governor

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S8159Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2016· Signed chap.73

Makes amendments to certain provisions of the 2016--2017 state budget

Relates to a school tax reduction credit for residents of a city with a population over one million; relates to the school tax relief exemption (Part A); relates to the farm workforce retention…

John J. FlanaganSigned by Governor

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S8141Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2016· Signed chap.72

Relates to establishing the New York state community restoration fund

Establishes the New York state community restoration fund.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

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S8139Senate· Signed Jun 22, 2016· Signed chap.71

Relates to the treatment of heroin and opioid addictions

Relates to providing training in pain management for certain individuals; relates to providing coverage for medically necessary inpatient services for the diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse…

Terrence P. MurphySigned by Governor

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S8138Senate· Signed Jun 22, 2016· Signed chap.70

Relates to providing limited exemptions from professional misconduct, reporting opioid overdose data to the counties, and hospital substance use disorder policies and procedures

Relates to providing limited exemptions from professional misconduct (Part A); relates to reporting opioid overdose data to the counties (Part B); relates to hospital substance use disorder policies…

George AmedoreSigned by Governor

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S8137Senate· Signed Jun 22, 2016· Signed chap.69

Relates to alcohol and substance abuse

Relates to utilization review program standards (Part A); relates to providing coverage for immediate access to a five day emergency supply of certain medications and prohibiting prior authorization…

Robert OrttSigned by Governor

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S7860Senate· Signed Jun 22, 2016· Signed chap.68

Authorizes the maintenance and use of opioid antagonists at public libraries for the treatment of opioid overdoses

Authorizes the maintenance and use of opioid antagonists at public libraries for the treatment of opioid overdoses.

George AmedoreSigned by Governor

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S6874Senate· Signed Jun 22, 2016· Signed chap.67

Prohibits courts from conditioning release of an eligible defendant into a judicial diversion program upon treatment using any specified type or brand of drug

Prohibits courts from conditioning release of an eligible defendant into a judicial diversion program upon treatment using any specified type or brand of drug.

Terrence P. MurphySigned by Governor

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A9078Assembly· Signed Jun 22, 2016· Signed chap.65

Requires certain pharmacies to pursue a non-patient specific prescription to disperse an opioid antagonist or to register as an opioid overdose prevention program

Requires any chain pharmacy with twenty or more locations to pursue or maintain a non-patient specific prescription with an authorized health care professional to disperse an opioid antagonist to a…

Shelley MayerSigned by Governor

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