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

S4109Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2015· Signed chap.98
Relates to adding 18 Mile Creek located within Erie county to the definition of inland waterways
Relates to adding 18 Mile Creek located within Erie county to the definition of inland waterways.
Marc PanepintoSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
S3699Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2015· Signed chap.97
Designates Campfire lake, Echo lake (Westchester County) and Pocantico river as inland waterways
Designates Campfire lake, Echo lake (Westchester County) and Pocantico river as inland waterways for purposes of waterfront revitalization.
Terrence P. MurphySigned by Governor
Signed into law

A5140Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2015· Signed chap.93

Authorizes the transfer of certain funds from the state comptroller to the natural heritage trust

Authorizes the transfer of certain funds from the state comptroller to the natural heritage trust.

Thomas AbinantiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A4273Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2015· Signed chap.92

Designates Peach lake as an inland waterway

Designates Peach lake as an inland waterway for purposes of waterfront revitalization.

David BuchwaldSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S1392Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2015· Signed chap.95

Designates Saw Mill River as an inland waterway

Designates Saw Mill River as an inland waterway for purposes of waterfront revitalization.

Terrence P. MurphySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S1393Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2015· Signed chap.96

Designates the Bronx River as an inland waterway

Designates the Bronx River as an inland waterway for purposes of waterfront revitalization.

Terrence P. MurphySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5630Senate· Signed Jul 25, 2015· Signed chap.91

Directs the office for people with developmental disabilities to study and report on state laws and regulations applicable to military families with family members with developmental disabilities

Directs the office for people with developmental disabilities to review and report on state laws and regulations applicable to military families with family members with developmental disabilities;…

Robert OrttSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A4759Assembly· Signed Jul 25, 2015· Signed chap.90

Relates to the licensure of mold assessment and remediation specialists; repealer

Relates to the licensure of mold assessment and remediation specialists.

Todd KaminskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A136Assembly· Signed Jul 25, 2015· Signed chap.89

Amends the definition of place of public accommodation, resort or amusement for the purposes of the human rights law

Amends the definition of place of public accommodation, resort or amusement for the purposes of the human rights law.

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6002Senate· Signed Jul 23, 2015· Signed chap.88

Relates to the presidential primary and providing for the election of delegates to a national party convention or a national party conference in 2016

Relates to the presidential primary and providing for the election of delegates to a national party convention or a national party conference in 2016.

Rich FunkeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5958Senate· Signed Jul 23, 2015· Signed chap.87

Relates to the conducting of a presidential primary, provides for the election of delegates to a national party convention or a national party conference in the year 2016

Relates to the conducting of a presidential primary; provides for the election of delegates to a national party convention or a national party conference in the year 2016 and the "presidential" and…

Rich FunkeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5913Senate· Signed Jul 23, 2015· Signed chap.86

Extends the expiration of chapter 387 of the laws of 2013 relating to the Freeholders and Commonalty of the town of Southampton

Extends the expiration of provisions relating to including the trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty of the town of Southampton, trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty of the town of East…

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4978Senate· Signed Jul 23, 2015· Signed chap.85

Relates to powers of the New York state housing finance agency

Relates to powers of the New York state housing finance agency and the state of New York mortgage agency; extends certain provisions.

Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A5953Assembly· Signed Jul 23, 2015· Signed chap.83

Makes permanent certain provisions of law relating to bus maintenance contracts for the Madison-Oneida board of cooperative educational services

Makes permanent certain provisions of law relating to bus maintenance contracts for the Madison-Oneida board of educational services.

William MageeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S1317Senate· Signed Jul 23, 2015· Signed chap.84

Relates to fees charged by employment agencies

Relates to fees charged by employment agencies.

Andrew J. LanzaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A989Assembly· Signed Jul 23, 2015· Signed chap.82

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to sell and convey certain lands in the borough of Manhattan, county of New York to be used for specific purposes and programs

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to sell and convey certain lands in the borough of Manhattan, county of New York to be used for social services programs, educational programs and…

Robert J. RodriguezSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4538Senate· Signed Jul 17, 2015· Signed chap.81

Extends certain prior approved work permits relating to Hurricane Sandy

Extends certain prior approved work permits relating to Hurricane Sandy.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5966Senate· Signed Jul 16, 2015· Signed chap.80

Relates to authorizing the secretary of state to order the cessation of unlicensed appearance enhancement activity and to register trainees in the practice of nail specialty

Relates to authorizing the secretary of state to order the cessation of unlicensed appearance enhancement activity and to register trainees in the practice of nail specialty.

Michael VendittoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7510Assembly· Signed Jul 13, 2015· Signed chap.78

Extends the effectiveness of chapter 118 of the laws of 2012

Relates to extending the effectiveness of powers of the chairman and members of the authority.

Rodneyse Bichotte HermelynSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A6258Assembly· Signed Jul 13, 2015· Signed chap.77

In relation to local government borrowing practices and mandate relief

Relates to local government borrowing practices and mandate relief.

William MagnarelliSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S601Senate· Signed Jul 13, 2015· Signed chap.79

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

Authorizes any person licensed as a physician, physician's assistant, massage therapist, physical therapist, chiropractor, dentist, optometrist, nurse, nurse practitioner or podiatrist in another…

Betty LittleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7629Assembly· Vetoed Jul 8, 2015· Tabled

Relates to the power of the commissioner of environmental conservation

Relates to the power of the commissioner of environmental conservation.

James SkoufisVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5965Senate· Signed Jul 7, 2015· Signed chap.76

Relates to the implementation by colleges and universities of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking prevention and response policies and procedures; and making an

Relates to the implementation by colleges and universities of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking prevention and response policies and procedures; relates to privacy of…

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8288Assembly· Signed Jul 2, 2015· Signed chap.67

Authorizes the city of Yonkers to impose an additional one-half of one percent sales tax

Authorizes the city of Yonkers to impose an additional one-half of one percent sales tax to be used for the support of education.

J. Gary PretlowSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8259Assembly· Signed Jul 2, 2015· Signed chap.66

Relates to interim assessments on the members of a defaulted group self-insurer or members of any other terminated group self-insurer

Relates to interim assessments on the members of a defaulted group self-insurer or members of any other terminated group self-insurer; authorizes the chair to levy an interim assessment within 120…

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8177Assembly· Signed Jul 2, 2015· Signed chap.65

Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Captain John J. Levulis Memorial Highway"

Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Captain John J.

David DiPietroSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7789Assembly· Signed Jul 2, 2015· Signed chap.64

Relates to permitting insurance brokers to engage in certain activities in New York with respect to multi-national entities

Relates to permitting insurance brokers to engage in certain activities in New York; permits brokers to act as agent for an insurer or health maintenance organization which is not licensed or…

Kevin CahillSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5316Senate· Signed Jul 2, 2015· Signed chap.75

Authorizes the use of rifles to take big game in the county of Schenectady; repealer

Authorizes the use of rifles to take big game in the county of Schenectady.

George AmedoreSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5181Senate· Signed Jul 2, 2015· Signed chap.74

Relates to authorizing hunting in the county of Wayne

Relates to authorizing hunting in the county of Wayne.

Michael F. NozzolioSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4728Senate· Signed Jul 2, 2015· Signed chap.72

Relates to hunting deer with rifles in Ontario County

Relates to hunting deer with rifles in Ontario County.

Michael F. NozzolioSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4729Senate· Signed Jul 2, 2015· Signed chap.73

Relates to hunting seasons in Seneca county

Relates to permitting deer hunting the first Monday after November 15th through the first Tuesday after December 7th in Seneca county.

Michael F. NozzolioSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A6613Assembly· Signed Jul 2, 2015· Signed chap.63

Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Specialist David R. Fahey Jr. Memorial Bridge"

Designates a portion of the state highway system, in the town of Yorktown, county of Westchester, as the "Specialist David R.

Steve KatzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3820Senate· Signed Jul 2, 2015· Signed chap.71

Designates a portion of the state highway system, in the town of Pound Ridge, county of Westchester, as the "Marine Captain Eric A. Jones Memorial Highway"

Designates a portion of the state highway system, in the town of Pound Ridge, county of Westchester, as the "Marine Captain Eric A.

Terrence P. MurphySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3227Senate· Signed Jul 2, 2015· Signed chap.70

Designates a portion of state route thirteen in the village of Camden as the "Sergeant Elisha R. Parker Veterans memorial highway"

Designates a portion of state route thirteen in the village of Camden as the "Sergeant Elisha R.

Joseph A. GriffoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S2290Senate· Signed Jul 2, 2015· Signed chap.69

Relates to designating a portion of the state highway system as Lieutenant Colonel Todd J. Clark Memorial Highway

Relates to designating a portion of the state highway system as "Lieutenant Colonel Todd J.

George AmedoreSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A2008Assembly· Signed Jul 2, 2015· Signed chap.62

Imposes an occupancy tax in the city of Yonkers

Imposes an occupancy tax in the city of Yonkers.

Shelley MayerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S1292Senate· Signed Jul 2, 2015· Signed chap.68

Relates to hunting in the county of Genesee

Authorizes hunting of big game with rifles in the county of Genesee.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7677Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.35

Extends the implementation of the federal individuals with disabilities education improvement act of 2004

Extends the implementation of the federal individuals with disabilities education improvement act of 2004.

Sean RyanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7632Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.34

Extends provisions of law relating to the sale of bonds and notes in the city of New York

Extends provisions of law relating to the sale of bonds and notes in the city of New York.

Herman D. FarrellSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7631Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.33

Relates to leasing of real property

Relates to leasing of real property, in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof.

Crystal Peoples-StokesSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7620Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.32

Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law pertaining to the residential care off-site facility demonstration project

Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law pertaining to the residential care off-site facility demonstration project.

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7466Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.31

Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to permissible fees in connection with open end loans

Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to permissible fees in connection with open end loans.

Guillermo LinaresSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7335Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.30

Extends expiration of provisions authorizing certain procurements by the metropolitan transportation authority and the New York city transit authority

Extends expiration of provisions authorizing certain procurements by the metropolitan transportation authority and the New York city transit authority.

James F. BrennanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5149Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.49

Extends the regional transportation systems pilot program

Extends the regional transportation systems pilot program.

John J. FlanaganSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5081Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.48

Relates to the management of buildings for which administrators have been appointed

Relates to the management of buildings for which administrators have been appointed.

Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7193Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.29

Relates to the enforcement of support through the suspension of driving privileges

Relates to the enforcement of support through the suspension of driving privileges.

Rodneyse Bichotte HermelynSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4932Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.47

Relates to injunctive relief in improper practice cases, in relation to extending the effectiveness of provisions contained therein

Relates to injunctive relief in improper practice cases, in relation to extending the effectiveness of provisions contained therein.

Martin J. GoldenSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law