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

S1360Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to elections
Requires the filing of additional transferor and contributor identification information in campaign receipt and expenditure statements
Requires the filing of additional transferor and contributor identification information in campaign receipt and expenditure statements for the receipt of amounts over one hundred dollars, including…
Gustavo RiveraElections Committee
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S1359Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government 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…
Gustavo RiveraInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

S1358Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Relates to the definition of income for the purposes of the private housing finance law

Relates to the definition of income for the purposes of the private housing finance law.

Gustavo RiveraHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S1355Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Elevates the severity of criminal trespass and burglary offenses committed upon the premises of a pharmacy

Elevates the severity of criminal trespass and burglary offenses committed upon the premises of a pharmacy.

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

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S1349Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Authorizes use of closed-circuit television for the testimony of domestic violence victim witnesses in a criminal proceeding

Authorizes use of closed-circuit television for the testimony of domestic violence victim witnesses in a criminal proceeding subject to the same restrictions as are applicable to child witnesses.

José PeraltaCodes Committee

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S1354Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Prohibits the sale of powdered alcohol and the possession of powdered distilled alcohol by persons under the age of twenty-one

Prohibits the sale of powdered alcohol and the possession of powdered distilled alcohol by persons under the age of twenty-one.

Brad Hoylman-SigalInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1341Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Authorizes an applicant for a pistol or revolver license to possess such while attending a pre-license firearms safety course

Authorizes an applicant for a pistol or revolver license to possess such while attending a pre-license firearms safety course and while under the supervision of the instructor thereof.

Betty LittleCodes Committee

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S1338Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cities

Relates to purposes of licensing by the department of consumer affairs in the city of New York, includes businesses offering certain adult entertainment within the definition of "cabaret"

Relates to licensing by the department of consumer affairs in the city of New York; includes businesses offering certain adult entertainment within the definition of "cabaret".

Jeffrey D. KleinCities Committee

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S1335Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Establishes provisions for the net energy metering of neighborhood electricity usage

Establishes provisions for the net energy metering of neighborhood electricity usage.

Betty LittleEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1307Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cities

Directs commissioner of transportation of city of New York to develop a program on dangers of prostitution and legal consequences thereof, for commercial drivers

Directs the commissioner of transportation of the city of New York to develop a program on dangers of prostitution and legal consequences thereof, required to be completed by commercial passenger…

José PeraltaCities Committee

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S1296Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to insurance

Relates to admitted assets for annuity risk where a single premium annuity contract has been purchased

Relates to admitted assets for annuity risk where a single premium annuity contract has been purchased.

James L. SewardInsurance Committee

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S1302Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to consumer protection

Requires the creation and imposition of restrictive commercial practices and stringent recordkeeping and reporting to prevent gun sales to criminals

Requires the creation and imposition of restrictive commercial practices and stringent recordkeeping and reporting to prevent gun sales to criminals; provides that such measures shall be promulgated…

José PeraltaConsumer Protection Committee

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S1281Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to consumer protection

Regulates debt collection practices; repealer

Enacts the fair debt collection practices act; prohibits debt collectors and creditors from attempting to collect debts by threatening violence, falsely accusing any person of fraud or of a crime,…

José PeraltaConsumer Protection Committee

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S1269Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Provides that the intentional murder of a child under the age of twelve shall be a first degree murder offense

Provides that the intentional murder of a child under the age of twelve shall be a first degree murder offense.

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S1248Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Restricts the imposition of unfunded mandates on local governments

Restricts the imposition of additional unfunded mandates on local governments by the state until such time as those mandates are fully funded by the state; provides for certain exceptions; provides…

Jack M. MartinsInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1242Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Requires the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident involving no personal injury or death to move the vehicle to a safe location

Requires the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident involving no personal injury or death to move the vehicle to a safe location in the vicinity of the incident.

Martin Malavé DilanTransportation Committee

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A1305Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to racing and wagering

Relates to the members of the franchise oversight board and the duties and responsibilities of such board

Relates to the members of the franchise oversight board and the duties and responsibilities of such board with regard to the New York city off-track betting corporation.

J. Gary PretlowRacing And Wagering Committee

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S1222Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Increases the personal income tax credit for college tuition expenses

Increases the personal income tax credit for college tuition from the first $10,000 to the first $20,000 of college tuition expenses.

David CarlucciInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A1285Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to energy

Relates to the authorization of certain municipalities to participate in a community-wide energy aggregation program

Authorizes certain municipalities to participate in a community-wide energy aggregation program where they can request bids, select an energy service provider, install energy efficiency measures and…

Kevin CahillEnergy Committee

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A1296Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to labor

Relates to establishing a transportation benefits program

Relates to establishing a transportation benefits program requiring certain employers to provide a transportation benefit to covered employees.

Robert J. RodriguezLabor Committee

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A1300Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cities

Exempts veterans organizations in New York city from city sewer and water charges

Exempts veterans organizations in New York city, as defined in section 452 of the real property tax law, from payment of city sewer and water charges.

Steven CymbrowitzCities Committee

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A1299Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to reacquisition of a lot, plot, or part thereof owned by a burial society or by a cemetery corporation

Relates to reacquisition of a lot, plot, or part thereof owned by a burial society or by a cemetery corporation; defines burial society.

Steven CymbrowitzCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S1220Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to natural gas development using hydraulic fracturing

Relates to natural gas development using hydraulic fracturing; enacts provisions to ensure natural gas development practices will be sustainable and safe.

Tony AvellaEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A1286Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to racing and wagering

Relates to resources of agriculture and New York state horse breeding development fund designated to educate, promote, advertise and protect the standardbred breeding industry

Relates to resources of agriculture and New York state horse breeding development fund designated to educate, promote, advertise and protect the standardbred breeding industry.

J. Gary PretlowRacing And Wagering Committee

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A1288Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to racing and wagering

Authorizes the state gaming commission to impose fines upon entities participating in thoroughbred race meetings or off-track wagering; non-patrons

Authorizes the state gaming commission to impose monetary fines upon any corporation, association or person participating in a thoroughbred race meeting or off-track betting, whether licensed by…

J. Gary PretlowRacing And Wagering Committee

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A1275Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to mental health

Enhances the assisted outpatient treatment program and eliminates the expiration and repeal of Kendra's Law

Enhances the assisted outpatient treatment program; eliminates the expiration and repeal of Kendra's Law.

Aileen GuntherMental Health Committee

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S1219Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to preserve and maintain state historic sites that are closed for more than a month

Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to preserve and maintain state historic sites that are closed for more than a month.

José M. SerranoCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S1207Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to insurance

Prohibits insurers, providing collision or comprehensive coverage of motor vehicles, from requiring repair shops to use specific vendors or processes for vehicle repair parts and materials

Prohibits insurers, providing collision or comprehensive coverage of motor vehicles, from requiring repair shops to use specific vendors or processes for acquisition of vehicle repair parts and…

John A. DeFranciscoInsurance Committee

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S1202Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Provides senior citizens shall be entitled to use any park, recreational facility or historic site without the imposition of any fee or other charge

Provides senior citizens shall be entitled to use any park, recreational facility or historic site without the imposition of any fee or other charge; defines senior citizens as persons 65 years of…

José M. SerranoCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S1197Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to the imposition of sales tax on snowmobiles and all terrain vehicles

Relates to the imposition of sales tax on snowmobiles and all terrain vehicles.

Kathleen A. MarchioneInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1193Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses; private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles or shotguns

Relates to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses; private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles or shotguns and establishing a minimum age to possess a firearm relating to gun control.

Kathleen A. MarchioneCodes Committee

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S1188Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Establishes the crimes of reckless endangerment of an emergency service person in the first and second degrees

Establishes the offenses of reckless endangerment of an emergency service person in the first and second degrees.

David CarlucciCodes Committee

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S1192Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Requires that documentation of statutory authority accompany proposed rules prior to the public comment period

Requires that documentation of statutory authority be accompanied to proposed rules prior to the public comment period.

Kathleen A. MarchioneInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1180Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to local government

Provides additional compensation to certain city employees who possess and use foreign languages in performance of duties

Provides additional compensation to certain city employees who possess or make substantial use of foreign languages in the performance of official duties; further creates the "language services…

José M. SerranoLocal Government Committee

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S1178Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Limits the amount of rent increase after the vacancy of a housing accommodation

Limits the amount of rent increase after the vacancy of a housing accommodation.

José M. SerranoHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S1164Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to finance

Creates the New York State Civilian Complaint Review Board to investigate alleged misconduct by police and peace officers

Creates the New York State Civilian Complaint Review Board to investigate alleged misconduct by police and peace officers.

José M. SerranoFinance Committee

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S1166Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cities

Relates to the sale, lease or other disposition of property of the city, NYC department of education, NYC educational construction fund, NYC school construction authority and NYC housing authority

Relates to the sale, lease or other disposition of property of the city, New York city department of education, New York education construction fund, school construction authority and New York city…

José M. SerranoCities Committee

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S1162Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to finance

Creates a temporary state commission concerning the incidence of asthma in the Bronx

Creates a temporary state commission to study and make recommendations concerning the incidence of asthma in the borough of the Bronx in New York city.

José M. SerranoFinance Committee

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S1161Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cities

Requires cities with a population of one million or more to collect discarded recyclable materials at city parks, playgrounds, historic sites and other facilities

Requires cities with a population of one million or more to collect discarded recyclable materials at city parks, playgrounds, historic sites and other recreational facilities; requires the posting…

José M. SerranoCities Committee

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S1152Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to local government

Designates payments made pursuant to payment in lieu of taxes agreements as "taxes or other lawful charges"

Designates payments made pursuant to payment in lieu of taxes agreements as "taxes or other lawful charges".

Thomas F. O'MaraLocal Government CommitteeLocal Government

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S1145Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to finance

Relates to development of a permit system to provide disabled veterans access to certain restricted bodies of water through the use of float planes

Directs the development of a permit system to provide disabled veterans access to certain restricted bodies of water in the Adirondack park through the use of float planes.

Betty LittleFinance Committee

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S1143Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Directs commissioner of transportation, upon finding that a bridge has defects, to establish and implement an emergency plan for drivers and communities affected

Directs the commissioner of transportation, upon a finding that a bridge has consistent defects and/or safety concerns, to establish and implement an emergency plan for the drivers and the…

Betty LittleTransportation Committee

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A1253Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to election law

Relates to defining permissible personal use of campaign contributions

Relates to defining permissible personal use of campaign contributions; provides options for the disposition of unused campaign funds; prohibits certain state and legislative employees from…

Kevin CahillElection Law Committee

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