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

S4393Senate· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Approval memo.18
Relates to certain matters relating to the issuance of debt and associated matters of the Oneida Public Library
Relates to certain matters relating to the issuance of debt and associated matters of the Oneida Public Library.
David J. ValeskySigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
S4373Senate· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.543
Legalizes, validates, ratifies and confirms certain actions of the village of South Blooming Grove
Legalizes, validates, ratifies and confirms certain actions of the village of South Blooming Grove.
William J. Larkin Jr.Signed by Governor
Signed into law

A6191Assembly· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.528

Authorizes the county of Westchester to issue certain bonds without the need for a referendum but subject to a public hearing

Authorizes the county of Westchester to issue bonds without the need for a referendum.

Thomas AbinantiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A5920Assembly· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Tabled

Limits the authority of the state liquor authority to penalize licensees based on perceived violations of the laws of other states, unless certain conditions are met

Limits the authority of the state liquor authority to penalize licensees based on perceived violations of the laws of other states, unless the conduct in question amounts to an independent violation…

Phil SteckVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A5653Assembly· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.527

Relates to fees for registration and reregistration of an agricultural trailer

Relates to fees for registration and reregistration of an agricultural trailer.

Aileen GuntherSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A5519Assembly· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.526

Exempts fire vehicles from the weight restrictions of other vehicles

Exempts fire vehicles from the weight restrictions of other vehicles.

Aileen GuntherSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3948Senate· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.542

Relates to special retirement plans for sheriffs, undersheriffs and deputy sheriffs

Redefines the term "member" for special retirement plans for sheriffs, undersheriffs and deputy sheriffs in Nassau and Suffolk counties to include a deputy sheriff who is a qualified police officer.

Martin J. GoldenSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A5370Assembly· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Tabled

Relates to state appropriations to the state university of New York and the city university of New York

Relates to state appropriations to the state university of New York and the city university of New York.

Deborah GlickVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A5333Assembly· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.525

Provides a procedure for determining suspensions and demotions of members of police agencies upon abolition or reduction of positions

Provides a procedure for determining suspensions and demotions of members of police agencies upon abolition or reduction of positions.

Peter AbbateSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A5317Assembly· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.524

Relates to publicly accessible collection bins

Relates to requirements and violations regarding publicly accessible collection bins.

Edward BraunsteinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A5266Assembly· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Tabled

Relates to aggravated leaving the scene of an incident without reporting

Relates to aggravated leaving the scene of an incident without reporting.

Fred ThieleVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S3481Senate· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.541

Restricts the use of all property in the county of Richmond purchased by the state under the NY rising recovery program, which is in the custody of the housing trust fund corporation

Restricts the use of all property in the county of Richmond purchased by the state under the NY rising recovery program, which is in the custody of the housing trust fund corporation.

Andrew J. LanzaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3450Senate· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Vetoed memo.294

Relates to requiring state agencies to provide certain information to unsuccessful bidders during the debriefing process

Requires state agencies to provide unsuccessful bidders with reasons why the winning bid was selected and provide advice or guidance on methods for improving future bids during the debriefing process.

Rich FunkeVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S3440SenateA7220· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Vetoed memo.293

Provides that dogs engaged in hunting and training as authorized by the environmental conservation law, shall not be deemed to be running at large

Provides that dogs engaged in hunting and training as authorized by the environmental conservation law, shall not be deemed to be running at large in violation of any local law or ordinance.

Catharine YoungVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S3346Senate· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.540

Relates to establishing a pharmacy benefit manager contract appeals process

Relates to establishing a pharmacy benefit manager contract appeals process.

Kemp HannonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3300Senate· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.539

Relates to the regulation of cemetery trust funds and finances by the cemetery board

Relates to the regulation of cemetery trust funds and finances by the cemetery board.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A4487Assembly· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.523

Requires annual reports to contain information specific to veteran-owned small businesses

Requires annual reports to contain information specific to veteran-owned small businesses.

Philip RamosSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3010Senate· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Vetoed memo.292

Relates to benefits for participating employers in the New York state and local police and fire retirement system

Relates to benefits for participating employers in the New York state and local police and fire retirement system.

Catharine YoungVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S2938Senate· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.538

Relates to prorating a veteran's exemption if such veteran moves within the same county

Relates to prorating a veteran's exemption if such veteran moves within the same county, or in the case of a city having a population of one million or more persons, within the same city.

Thomas CrociSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A2801Assembly· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.522

Provides for the payment of the salary, wages, medical and hospital expenses of any city of Yonkers detention officer injured in the line of duty

Provides for the payment of the salary, wages, medical and hospital expenses of any city of Yonkers detention officer injured or becoming ill in the line of duty.

J. Gary PretlowSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A2458Assembly· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.521

Relates to fuel gas transmission lines

Relates to fuel gas transmission lines; discusses procedures for filing for landowners and determining adverse environmental effects on agricultural lands.

Harry B. BronsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A2409Assembly· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Approval memo.15

Relates to conditions for granting scaffolding permit renewals on construction projects involving public housing provided by the New York city housing authority

Relates to conditions for granting scaffolding permit renewals on construction projects involving public housing provided by the New York city housing authority.

Robert J. RodriguezSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S1789Senate· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Vetoed memo.291

Requires medical certificate portion of death certificates to include a determination of whether the deceased suffered a sudden, unexpected death in epilepsy

Requires medical certificate portion of death certificates to include a determination of whether the deceased suffered a sudden, unexpected death in epilepsy.

Joseph A. GriffoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A1438Assembly· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Tabled

Authorizes the court to issue reasonable attorneys' fees when an agency fails to respond to certain freedom of information requests

Provides that the court in such a proceeding shall assess, against such agency involved, reasonable attorneys' fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred by such person in any case under…

Amy PaulinVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S1316Senate· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.537

Relates to the accurate reporting of crimes on college and university campuses

Relates to the accurate reporting of crimes on college and university campuses.

Kathleen A. MarchioneSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S1233Senate· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Approval memo.17

Requires reimbursement for surgical first assistant services

Requires reimbursement for surgical first assistant services.

Betty LittleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S1194Senate· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Vetoed memo.290

Authorizes the use of moneys in the open space account of the environmental protection fund for the support of the Historic Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership

Authorizes the use of moneys in the open space account of the environmental protection fund for the support of the Historic Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership.

Kathleen A. MarchioneVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A1233Assembly· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Signed chap.519

Authorizes broadcasting of open meetings of an agency or department

Authorizes broadcasting of open meetings of an agency or department; relates to real-time streaming on such agency's website.

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A1153Assembly· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Tabled

Amending the insurance law by expanding the categories of policies classified as blanket accident policies

Expands the categories of policies classified as blanket accident policies.

Kevin CahillVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A968Assembly· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Tabled

Provides science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) grants for the encouragement of women and minorities to pursue careers in technology

Provides science, technology, engineering and mathematics grants for the encouragement of women and minorities to pursue careers in technology.

Linda RosenthalVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A836Assembly· Signed Dec 11, 2015· Approval memo.14

Relates to training for staff in residential mental health treatment units programs inside correctional facilities

Relates to training for staff in residential mental health treatment unit programs inside correctional facilities.

Aileen GuntherSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A796Assembly· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Tabled

Prohibits the retention of any amount of payment due and owing for materials delivered and accepted for a public or private construction project

Prohibits the retention of any amount of payment due and owing for materials delivered for a public or private construction project.

Edward BraunsteinVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S324Senate· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Vetoed memo.289

Relates to granting peace officer status to uniformed members of the fire marshall's office in the village of Southampton

Relates to granting peace officer status to uniformed members of the fire marshall's office in the village of Southampton.

Kenneth P. LaValleVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A114Assembly· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Tabled

Limits the time state agencies would have to appeal article 78 supreme court judgments against them for violations of freedom of information laws

Limits the time state agencies would have to appeal article 78 supreme court judgments against them for violations of freedom of information laws.

David BuchwaldVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S298Senate· Vetoed Dec 11, 2015· Vetoed memo.288

Relates to designated viewers of audits provided to the federal clearinghouse

Relates to designated viewers of audits provided to the federal clearinghouse.

Jack M. MartinsVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A2390Assembly· Moved Dec 7, 2015· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to brownfield site cleanup; repealer

Relates to brownfield site cleanup; establishes environmental covenants; repeals provisions of law relating to brownfield redevelopment tax credits.

Anthony BrindisiStricken

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S5813Senate· Signed Dec 3, 2015· Approval memo.13

Relates to the management of the Roosevelt Island operating corporation

Authorizes the Roosevelt Island operating corporation board of directors to provide financial assistance in the form of grants to not-for-profit organizations that provide services to residents.

José M. SerranoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5955Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.516

Relates to penalties for unregistered dealers

Relates to penalties for unregistered dealers.

Jeffrey D. KleinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5908Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.515

Relating to the audit of voter verifiable audit records

Relates to the audit of voter verifiable audit records; authorizes manual audits or via the use of any automated tool authorized by the state board of elections.

Rich FunkeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8172Assembly· Vetoed Nov 20, 2015· Tabled

Relates to claims for payment furnished by providers under the medical assistance program

Relates to claims for payment furnished by providers under the medical assistance program.

Joseph MorelleVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5878Senate· Vetoed Nov 20, 2015· Vetoed memo.271

Relates to rebasing of the episodic reimbursement methodology for certified home health agencies

Relates to rebasing of the episodic reimbursement methodology for certified home health agencies.

Kemp HannonVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A8099Assembly· Vetoed Nov 20, 2015· Tabled

Relates to satisfactory signatures on applications to provide certain courses, programs of instruction, or seminars

Relates to satisfactory signatures on applications to provide certain courses, programs of instruction or seminars.

Kevin CahillVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5851Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.514

Relates to the alienation of certain parklands in the City of Yonkers, County of Westchester

Relates to the alienation of certain parklands in the City of Yonkers, County of Westchester.

George LatimerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5808Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.513

Authorizes the town of Thompson to remove certain lands from the Kiamesha Lake sewer district

Authorizes the town of Thompson to remove certain lands from the Kiamesha Lake sewer district.

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5767Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.512

Extends the enforcement of the collection of delinquent real property taxes and the collection of taxes by banks and enforcing the collection of taxes in certain villages

Extends the enforcement of the collection of delinquent real property taxes and the collection of taxes by banks and enforces the collection of taxes in certain villages.

Jack M. MartinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7943Assembly· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.463

Extends provisions of law relating to a health savings account pilot program

Extends provisions of law relating to a health savings account pilot program.

Kevin CahillSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5712Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.511

Relates to consumer directed personal assistance programs

Relates to consumer directed personal assistance programs.

Simcha FelderSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7873Assembly· Vetoed Nov 20, 2015· Tabled

Establishes the retail food stores in underserved areas task force

Establishes the retail food stores in underserved areas task force.

Carrie WoernerVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed