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

A2756Assembly· Signed Dec 22, 2015· Approval memo.26
Relates to designating the service dog as the official state dog
Relates to designating the service dog as the official state dog.
Matthew TitoneSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
A7580Assembly· Signed Dec 21, 2015· Signed chap.569
Authorizes state agencies to use discretionary purchasing authority for procurements from service-disabled veteran-owned businesses
Authorizes state agencies to use discretionary purchasing authority for procurements from service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.
Rodneyse Bichotte HermelynSigned by Governor
Signed into law

A6902Assembly· Signed Dec 21, 2015· Approval memo.24

Requires state agencies to pay small businesses within fifteen days of receipt of an invoice

Requires state agencies to pay small businesses within fifteen days of receipt of an invoice.

Michael BlakeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A6715Assembly· Signed Dec 21, 2015· Signed chap.567

Relates to the treatment of non-respondent parents in child protective, destitute child and permanency proceedings in family court

Relates to the treatment of non-respondent parents in child protective, destitute child and permanency proceedings in family court.

Helene WeinsteinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A5056Assembly· Signed Dec 21, 2015· Approval memo.23

Authorizes enterprise fraud prevention and detection system by comptroller to develop and implement techniques and technologies to detect and prevent fraud

Authorizes an enterprise approach to the detection and prevention of fraud, waste and abuse in state government and the detection and prevention of improper payments of public moneys.

Andrew HevesiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A4310Assembly· Signed Dec 21, 2015· Signed chap.565

Requires the annual reporting of criminal activity on subways

Requires the annual reporting of criminal activity on subways.

James F. BrennanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A1421Assembly· Signed Dec 21, 2015· Approval memo.22

Relates to real property tax exemptions for farm dwellings owned by a limited liability company

Relates to real property tax exemptions for farm dwellings owned by a limited liability company.

William MagnarelliSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8298Assembly· Signed Dec 18, 2015· Signed chap.559

Relates to the organization, open meetings, public hearings, financial reporting and disposition of property of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Relates to the organization, open meetings, public hearings, financial reporting and disposition of property of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

James F. BrennanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5867Senate· Signed Dec 18, 2015· Signed chap.563

Relates to the accountability and efficiency of industrial development agencies and authorities

Relates to the accountability and efficiency of industrial development agencies and authorities; requires each industrial development agency to develop a standard application form to be used by the…

Kathleen A. MarchioneSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3596Senate· Signed Dec 18, 2015· Signed chap.562

Clarifies conciliation procedures in cases when the recipient of public assistance programs refuses to comply with employment program requirements in N.Y. city

Clarifies conciliation procedures in cases when the recipient of public assistance programs refuses to comply with employment program requirements in a city having a population of one million or…

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3353Senate· Vetoed Dec 18, 2015· Vetoed memo.305

Repeals chapters relating to Port Authority; Constitutes chapter 40-A of the consolidated laws as Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Constitutes chapter 40-A of the consolidated laws as the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; continues all operations of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; repeals chapters…

Michael H. RanzenhoferVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S3221Senate· Signed Dec 18, 2015· Approval memo.21

Relates to university police officers appointed by the state university of New York

Relates to university police officers appointed by the state university of New York.

Joseph E. RobachSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S2647Senate· Signed Dec 18, 2015· Approval memo.20

Authorizes the Erie county medical center corporation to enter into agreements for the creation and operation of a health care delivery system network

Authorizes the Erie county medical center corporation to enter into agreements for the creation and operation of a health care delivery system network.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5990Senate· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Vetoed memo.304

Requires state authorities to conduct open meetings and provide an internet broadcast of its meetings

Requires state authorities to conduct open meetings and provide an internet broadcast of its meetings.

Adriano EspaillatVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5948Senate· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.558

Expands the powers and duties of the Historic Hudson-Hoosic Rivers partnership

Expands the powers and duties of the Historic Hudson-Hoosic Rivers partnership to include the powers to adopt and use a seal; to appoint and remove officers, agents and employees, and determine…

Kathleen A. MarchioneSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5946Senate· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Approval memo.19

Requires pet dealers to provide recommendations on the care of small animals

Requires pet dealers to provide instructions on the care of small animals.

Tony AvellaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5892Senate· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.556

Requires the director of the office for the aging to develop materials on aging agency programs and requires hospitals to provide such materials on discharge

Requires the director of the office for the aging to develop materials on agency programs and requires hospitals to provide such materials on discharge.

David J. ValeskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5868Senate· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.555

Relates to the reform of charitable corporations

Relates to the reform of charitable corporations.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5765Senate· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.554

Relates to mobility vehicles and new mobility vehicles

Relates to mobility vehicles and new mobility vehicles; defines terms.

Joseph E. RobachSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5721SenateA7914· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.553

Relates to determining the rent increase exemption amount for individuals in a city with a population of one million or more

Relates to determining the rent increase exemption amount for individuals in a city with a population of one million or more.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5713Senate· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Vetoed memo.303

Enacts various provisions relating to procurement procedures

Enacts various provisions relating to procurement procedures.

John A. DeFranciscoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7750AssemblyS5627· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Tabled

Provides that the provision of school age child care in school buildings shall primarily be subject to the regulations of the commissioner of education

Provides that the provision of school age child care in school buildings shall primarily be subject to the regulations of the commissioner of education.

Donna LupardoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7748Assembly· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.535

Extends the aggregate term of a lease between SUNY Stony Brook and a not-for-profit corporation from 60 years to 83 years

Extends the aggregate term of a lease between SUNY Stony Brook and a not-for-profit corporation from 60 years to 83 years.

Steven EnglebrightSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7593Assembly· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Tabled

Creates a directory of assistance for small businesses and minority and women owned business enterprises

Creates a computerized directory of technical and financial programs for small businesses and minority and women-owned business enterprises.

Diana RichardsonVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7573Assembly· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.534

Repeals provisions of law relating to service award programs

Repeals provisions of law relating to service award programs.

William MagnarelliSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7547Assembly· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.533

Relates to allowing members of the NYSLPFRS to receive credit for service rendered with Metro-North, the L.I. Railroad or MTA

Allows any police officer who was employed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Long Island Railroad Company or the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company and who is a member of the MTA…

Peter AbbateSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5565Senate· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Vetoed memo.302

Relates to fiscal intermediary services in the consumer directed personal assistance program

Relates to fiscal intermediary services in the consumer directed personal assistance program performed on behalf of the consumer to facilitate his or her role as the employer with regard to…

Kemp HannonVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5515Senate· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Vetoed memo.301

Relates to minimizing any existence of backlog of fair hearings in certain social services districts

Relates to minimizing any existence of backlog of fair hearings in certain social services districts.

Tony AvellaVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5444Senate· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Vetoed memo.300

Establishes a state commercial fishing industry advocate and creates a small business commercial fishing economic development program to promote small businesses in the state's commercial fishing industry

Establishes a state small business commercial fishing industry advocate and creates a commercial fishing economic development program to promote small businesses in the state's small business…

Kenneth P. LaValleVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5431Senate· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Vetoed memo.299

Relates to a credit for donation to a food bank or other emergency food program by New York state farmers

Relates to a tax credit for donation of wholesome food to a food bank or other emergency food program by eligible New York state farmers.

Rich FunkeVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5421Senate· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Vetoed memo.298

Relates to capital acquisition funds maintained by regional off-track betting corporations

Relates to capital acquisition funds maintained by regional off-track betting corporations.

George AmedoreVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5334Senate· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Vetoed memo.297

Authorizes BOCES to provide instruction to students at a certain property

Authorizes BOCES to provide instruction to students at a certain property.

Kathleen A. MarchioneVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7487Assembly· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Approval memo.16

Requires the issuance of certificates of occupancy, in the city of New York, for certain one and two family residences on an unmapped street

Requires the issuance of certificates of occupancy, in the city of New York, for certain one and two family residences on an unmapped street.

Michael CusickSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5324Senate· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.551

Relates to the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund

Relates to authorizing certain towns in the Peconic Bay region to establish community preservation funds.

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7462Assembly· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.531

Authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to waive certain requirements relating to junk and salvage vehicles

Authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to waive certain requirements relating to junk and salvage vehicles.

Phillip GoldfederSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7427Assembly· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Tabled

Limits the substitution of abuse-deterrent analgesic opioid drug products for analgesic opioids lacking such technology

Provides for the substitution of opioid drugs incorporating abuse-deterrent technology for opioid drugs under certain circumstances.

Michael CusickVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5110Senate· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.550

Relates to service of income execution upon a judgment debtor

Relates to service of income execution upon a judgment debtor.

Andrew J. LanzaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4989Senate· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Vetoed memo.296

Relates to the audit and payment of claims by the Chemung county library district

Relates to the audit and payment of claims by the Chemung county library district.

Thomas F. O'MaraVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S4990Senate· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.549

Authorizes paramedics to transport injured police work dogs to appropriate facilities in certain cases

Authorizes paramedics to transport injured police work dogs to appropriate facilities in certain cases.

David J. ValeskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4929Senate· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.548

Relates to the determination of eligibility for payment of interest on amounts owed to contractors

Relates to the determination of eligibility for payment of interest on amounts owed to contractors.

John A. DeFranciscoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4920Senate· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.547

Relates to the reacquisition of abandoned cemetery plots

Relates to the reacquisition of abandoned cemetery plots.

Hugh T. FarleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4899Senate· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.546

Relates to the payment of foreign fire insurance premium taxes by the Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association of Manhasset-Lakeville

Relates to the payment of foreign fire insurance premium taxes by the Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association of Manhasset-Lakeville.

Jack M. MartinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7013Assembly· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Tabled

Relates to the takeover and restructuring of struggling and persistently struggling schools

Relates to the takeover and restructuring of struggling and persistently struggling schools.

Catherine NolanVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S4780Senate· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.545

Relates to incapacitated parole violators

Relates to the proper procedure for parole violators deemed to be incapacitated.

Patrick M. GallivanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A6941Assembly· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.530

Relates to the qualifications of certain county probation officer directors

Relates to the qualifications of certain county probation officer directors.

John T. McDonald IIISigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4467Senate· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Vetoed memo.295

Provides for the licensing of licensed orientation and mobility specialists and vision rehabilitation therapists

Provides for the licensing of licensed orientation and mobility specialists and vision rehabilitation therapists.

Joseph A. GriffoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A6325Assembly· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Tabled

Directs the NY city transit authority and the metropolitan transportation authority to report to the governor and legislature on service reductions and eliminations

Directs the New York city transit authority and the metropolitan transportation authority to report to the governor and the legislature on service reductions and eliminations.

James F. BrennanVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A6265Assembly· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.529

Relates to the use of expert affidavits in summary judgment motions

Relates to the use of expert affidavits in summary judgment motions.

Todd KaminskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law