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

S5692Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.510
Relates to the definition of wages earned from multiple employers and of plan year for the New York city retirement systems
Relates to the definition of wages earned from multiple employers and of plan year for the New York city retirement systems.
Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
A7820Assembly· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.462
Relates to long term care ombudsman access to assisted living facilities; repealer
Relates to long term care ombudsman access to assisted living facilities.
Steven CymbrowitzSigned by Governor
Signed into law

S5687Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.509

Relates to the New York state scenic byways system

Relates to the New York state scenic byways system.

James L. SewardSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7736Assembly· Vetoed Nov 20, 2015· Tabled

Relates to persons designated as peace officers

Relates to persons designated as peace officers; adds employees of the town of Deerpark serving as uniformed court officers at such town court to the list of persons who shall have the powers of,…

Karl BrabenecVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7753Assembly· Vetoed Nov 20, 2015· Tabled

Excludes certain newspaper delivery persons from the provisions of unemployment, minimum wage and workers' compensation

Excludes certain newspaper delivery persons from the provisions of unemployment, minimum wage and workers' compensation.

Joseph MorelleVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7725Assembly· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.461

Relates to authorizing the issuance of certain accident and health insurance policies to an institution of higher education

Relates to authorizing the issuance of certain accident and health insurance policies to an institution of higher education; amends definition of student accident and health insurance not including…

Albert A. StirpeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7683Assembly· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.460

Relates to jurisdiction over violations occurring on metropolitan transportation authority omnibuses by the transit adjudication bureau

Relates to jurisdiction over violations occurring on metropolitan transportation authority omnibuses by the transit adjudication bureau of the New York city transit authority.

Nily RozicSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5632Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.508

Relates to the SUNY optional retirement program

Relates to the SUNY optional retirement program.

Martin J. GoldenSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7612Assembly· Vetoed Nov 20, 2015· Tabled

Authorizes the office for the aging to conduct a public education campaign relating to elder abuse

Authorizes the office for the aging to conduct a public education campaign relating to elder abuse.

Steven CymbrowitzVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7626Assembly· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.459

Directs the department of education to develop a plan for increasing access to and lending of electronic books across state libraries

Directs the department of education to develop a plan for increasing access to and lending of electronic books across state libraries.

Thomas AbinantiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7596Assembly· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.458

Clarifies the effect of registering an order appointing a guardian of another person or protective order from another state

Clarifies the effect of registering an order appointing a guardian of another person or protective order from another state.

Helene WeinsteinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7595Assembly· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.457

Extends provisions relating to self-employment assistance programs and other matters

Extends provisions relating to self-employment assistance programs and other matters.

Robin SchimmingerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7520Assembly· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.456

Extends chapter 479 of the laws of 2011 relating to establishing the taxpayer refund choice act

Extends chapter 479 of the laws of 2011 amending the tax law, relating to establishing the taxpayer refund choice act and affirming the right of state residents to receive personal income tax…

N. Nick PerrySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5537Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.507

Relates to penalties and interest payments in towns of Dutchess county

Relates to penalties and interest payments on real property taxes due in towns of Dutchess county when the final payment date falls on a weekend or holiday.

Susan SerinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5501Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.506

Authorizes the Ballston Spa Central School District to establish a semiconductor manufacturing tax stabilization reserve fund

Authorizes the Ballston Spa Central School District to establish a semiconductor manufacturing tax stabilization reserve fund.

Hugh T. FarleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5497Senate· Vetoed Nov 20, 2015· Vetoed memo.270

Directs the commissioner of health to collect and report data on the early intervention program for infants and toddlers with disabilities for the purpose of improving such program

Directs the commissioner of health to collect and report data on the early intervention program for infants and toddlers with disabilities for the purposes of improving the efficiency, cost,…

Susan SerinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7509Assembly· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.455

Increases the limit on certain investments

Increases the limit on certain investments.

Herman D. FarrellSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5467Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.505

Extends the authority of the city of New York to sell tax lots to abutting owners that cannot be independently developed

Extends the authority of the city of New York to sell tax lots to abutting owners that cannot be independently developed.

Simcha FelderSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5429Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.504

Authorizes the town of Southeast, in the county of Putnam to issue $380,000 in serial bonds for extraordinary expenses incurred when a water district source of water was declared unsafe

Authorizes the town of Southeast, in the county of Putnam to issue $380,000 in serial bonds for extraordinary expenses incurred when the Springhouse water district source of water was declared unsafe.

Terrence P. MurphySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5397Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Approval memo.12

Authorizes the city of Middletown to sell or pledge delinquent liens held by such city

Authorizes the city of Middletown to sell or pledge delinquent liens held by such city.

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5381Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.502

Authorizes the town of Thompson, Sullivan county, to establish a road improvement district

Authorizes the town of Thompson, Sullivan county, to establish a road improvement district.

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5380Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.501

Relates to authorizing the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain state property to the town of Fallsburg

Relates to authorizing the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain state property to the town of Fallsburg.

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7505Assembly· Vetoed Nov 20, 2015· Tabled

Relates to the pre-audit of expenditures from the state insurance fund by the state comptroller

Relates to the pre-audit of expenditures from the state insurance fund by the state comptroller.

Jo Anne SimonVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5345Senate· Vetoed Nov 20, 2015· Vetoed memo.269

Authorizes the commissioner of health to make adjustments to case payment rates for pediatric ventilator services

Authorizes the commissioner of health to make adjustments to case payment rates for pediatric ventilator services.

Kemp HannonVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7501Assembly· Vetoed Nov 20, 2015· Tabled

Relates to people in the custody of the department of corrections and community supervision and a medical authorization form to disclose private medical information

Relates to people in the custody of the department of corrections and community supervision and a medical authorization form to disclose private medical information.

Michael BlakeVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7488Assembly· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.454

Relates to including occupational and physical therapists within the definition of telehealth providers

Includes occupational and physical therapists within the definition of telehealth providers.

Richard GottfriedSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7484AssemblyS3459· Moved Nov 20, 2015· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to requiring child protective services to document home visits with photographs

Requires child protective services to document home visits as part of a treatment plan, supervision and monitoring, pursuant to a court order, or on an emergency basis with photographs.

Roxanne J. PersaudStricken

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S5286Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.499

Relates to adjudication and violation procedures in juvenile delinquency and PINS cases

Relates to adjudication and violation procedures in juvenile delinquency and PINS cases.

Patrick M. GallivanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5288Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.500

Provides that oil, gas, and mineral rights shall be sold along with any property sold pursuant to a tax foreclosure sale

Provides that oil, gas, and mineral rights shall be sold along with any property sold pursuant to a tax foreclosure sale.

James L. SewardSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7454Assembly· Moved Nov 20, 2015· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to scheduling an examination for any position or positions in the classified services that provides child protection services

Relates to scheduling an examination for any position or positions in the classified services that provides child protection services.

Roxanne J. PersaudStricken

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A7459Assembly· Moved Nov 20, 2015· Enacting clause stricken

Requires the provision of 5 days of paid leave and counseling to child protective services employees investigating child abuse or maltreatment when the child dies from such abuse or maltreatment

Requires the provision of 5 days of paid leave and counseling to child protective services employees investigating child abuse or maltreatment when the child dies from such abuse or maltreatment.

Roxanne J. PersaudStricken

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A7435Assembly· Moved Nov 20, 2015· Enacting clause stricken

Provides test preparation for certain students intending to apply to take the specialized high school admissions test

Provides test preparation for certain students intending to apply to take the specialized high school admissions test.

Roxanne J. PersaudStricken

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A7434Assembly· Moved Nov 20, 2015· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to academic credit for veterans

Relates to academic credit for veterans with regard to credit for SUNY and CUNY college credits for courses that were part of the student veterans' military training.

Roxanne J. PersaudStricken

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S5263Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.498

Relates to the adoption of local laws to regulate taxicabs and limousines in the county of Suffolk

Relates to the adoption of local laws to regulate taxicabs and limousines in the county of Suffolk.

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5259Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.497

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer real property to the village of Otisville

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer real property to the village of Otisville.

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5230Senate· Vetoed Nov 20, 2015· Vetoed memo.268

Establishes tax credits for premiums paid for life insurance which is used for long term health care

Establishes tax credits for premiums paid for life insurance which is used for long term health care.

Jeffrey D. KleinVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7394Assembly· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Approval memo.9

Relates to livery driver benefit fund

Relates to the livery driver benefit fund.

Walter T. MosleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5222Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.496

Authorizes the city of Troy to sell or lease waterfront real property referred to as the Scolite Site

Authorizes the city of Troy to alienate and convey waterfront real property referred to as the Scolite Site.

Neil D. BreslinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5217Senate· Vetoed Nov 20, 2015· Vetoed memo.267

Relates to five-year capital plans for the state university of New York and the city university of New York

Relates to five-year capital plans for the state university of New York and the city university of New York.

Kenneth P. LaValleVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5205Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.495

Relates to municipal acquisition of street lights from electric utilities

Relates to municipal acquisition of street lights from electric utilities.

Joseph A. GriffoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7375Assembly· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.451

Requires all assessing units to participate in the enhanced school tax relief exemption

Requires all assessing units to participate in the enhanced school tax relief exemption.

Sandy GalefSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7331Assembly· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.450

Relates to a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises

Relates to a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises.

Robin SchimmingerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7332Assembly· Vetoed Nov 20, 2015· Tabled

Provides for the continuity of care to persons with developmental disabilities upon diminution of state operated services to such persons

Provides for the continuity of care to persons with developmental disabilities upon diminution of state operated services to such persons.

Donna LupardoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7319Assembly· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.449

Allows the unsealing of criminal records in any district court, city court or criminal court in the city of New York in certain instances

Allows the unsealing of criminal records in any district court, city court or criminal court in the city of New York in certain instances.

Todd KaminskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7315Assembly· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.448

Requires the use of seatbelts by volunteer firefighters and voluntary ambulance service workers

Requires the use of seatbelts by volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance service workers; provides exception for vehicles which do not have restraint systems provided by the manufacturer or…

Fred ThieleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5144Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.494

Relates to the election of trustees of the Wallkill public library district

Relates to the election of trustees of the Wallkill public library district; requires trustees to reside within the library district.

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5079Senate· Vetoed Nov 20, 2015· Vetoed memo.266

Designates uniformed court officers of the town of Marlborough as peace officers

Designates uniformed court officers of the town of Marlborough as peace officers.

William J. Larkin Jr.Vetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5061Senate· Signed Nov 20, 2015· Signed chap.493

Relates to funeral benefits for members of such association

Relates to funeral benefits for members of the volunteer firemen's benevolent association of North Tonawanda.

Robert OrttSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law