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

A6978Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.28
Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions of law relating to the resolution of labor disputes
Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions of law relating to the resolution of labor disputes.
Peter AbbateSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
A6969Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.27
Relating to the provision of physical therapy assistant services in public and private primary and secondary schools, relates to extending the effectiveness thereof
Extends effectiveness of provisions relating to physical therapy assistant services in public and private primary and secondary schools.
Roxanne J. PersaudSigned by Governor

A6950Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.26

In relation to disability due to disease or malfunction of the heart or coronary arteries

Relates to disability due to disease or malfunction of the heart or coronary arteries; extends the expiration of such provisions.

David BuchwaldSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4739Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.46

Relates to the administration of certain immunizations; makes provisions permanent

Relates to the administration of certain immunizations; requires immunizing agents be administered to adults by pharmacists; authorizes a licensed pharmacist and certified nurse practitioner to…

Kemp HannonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4711Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.45

Relates to extending the expiration of the September 11th worker protection task force act

Relates to extending the expiration of the September 11th worker protection task force act.

Martin J. GoldenSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A6242AssemblyS4149· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.25

In relation to creating a presumption relating to certain lung disabilities incurred by volunteer firefighters

Relates to creating a presumption relating to certain lung disabilities incurred by volunteer firefighters, in relation to the effectiveness of such chapter.

Addie JenneSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4384Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.44

Relates to the sale of bonds and notes of the city of Buffalo

Relates to the sale of bonds and notes of the city of Buffalo.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A6131Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.24

Relates to extending authorization for certain exemptions from filing requirements

Relates to extending authorization for certain exemptions from filing requirements.

Phil SteckSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4300Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.43

Relates to the sale of municipal obligations by the county of Erie

Relates to the sale of municipal obligations by the county of Erie.

Patrick M. GallivanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4259Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.42

Extends provisions of law relating to the disposition of sales and compensating use tax revenue in the county of Westchester

Extends provisions of law relating to the disposition of sales and compensating use tax revenue in the county of Westchester.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4140Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.41

Relates to extending chapter 846 of the laws of 1970 in relation to payment in lieu of taxes for property acquired for park or recreational purposes

Extends until June 30, 2020 provisions relating to payment in lieu of taxes for property acquired for park or recreational purposes.

Dean G. SkelosSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4128Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.40

Extends the time period for the conveyance of lands for the establishment of the Gateway National Recreation Area until May 1, 2017

Extends the time period for the conveyance of lands for the establishment of the Gateway National Recreation Area until May 1, 2017.

Andrew J. LanzaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4119Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.39

Extends until July 1, 2020, the expiration of the authorization to the New York Zoological Society to offer a free one day admission to the zoological park

Extends from July 1, 2015 until July 1, 2020, the expiration of the authorization to the New York Zoological Society to offer a free one day admission to the zoological park.

Jeffrey D. KleinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4024Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.38

Extends from June 30, 2015 to June 30, 2020, the expiration of provisions relating to payments in lieu of taxes for property acquired for park or recreational purposes by the town of Hempstead

Extends from June 30, 2015 to June 30, 2020, the expiration of provisions of the town law relating to payments in lieu of taxes for property acquired for park or recreational purposes by the town of…

Dean G. SkelosSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3879Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.37

Extends the expiration date of the personal income tax surcharge imposed in the city of Yonkers

Extends the expiration date of the personal income tax surcharge imposed by the city of Yonkers.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A5057Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.23

Increases certain special accidental death benefits

Increases certain special accidental death benefits paid to widows, widowers or the deceased member's children.

Margaret MarkeySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A4956Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.22

Extends the expiration of the mortgage recording tax imposed by the city of Yonkers

Extends the expiration of the mortgage recording tax imposed by the city of Yonkers.

J. Gary PretlowSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A1309Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2015· Signed chap.21

Relates to bonds and notes of the city of Yonkers

Relates to bonds and notes of the city of Yonkers.

J. Gary PretlowSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6012Senate· Signed Jun 26, 2015· Signed chap.20

Relates to rent control provisions

Relates to rent control provisions; limits the rent increase after vacancy of a housing accommodation; relates to the adjustment of maximum allowable rent; extends certain provisions relating to…

John J. FlanaganSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8323Assembly· Moved Jun 25, 2015· Substituted by s6012

Relates to rent control provisions

Relates to rent control provisions; limits the rent increase after vacancy of a housing accommodation; relates to the adjustment of maximum allowable rent; extends certain provisions relating to…

Carl HeastieOn the Assembly floor

ImpactPending

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S5998Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2015· Substituted by a8298

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.

Andrew J. LanzaOn the Senate floor

ImpactPending

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S5979Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2015· Substituted by a8259a

Relates to an interim assessment on members of a defaulted 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…

On the Senate floor

ImpactPending

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S5761Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2015· Substituted by a7892

Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Oneida County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway"

Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Oneida County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway".

Joseph A. GriffoOn the Senate floor

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S5608Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2015· Substituted by a7996a

Relates to extending, in a city with a population of one million or more, the bus rapid transit program

Relates to extending, in a city with a population of one million or more, the bus rapid transit program.

Martin J. GoldenOn the Senate floor

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S5089Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2015· Substituted by a7632

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.

Martin J. GoldenOn the Senate floor

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S5088Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2015· Substituted by a7936

Relates to tax abatement for certain industrial and commercial properties in a city with a population of one million or more

Relates to tax abatement for certain industrial and commercial properties in a city with a population of one million or more.

Martin J. GoldenOn the Senate floor

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S4628Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2015· Substituted by a7951

Enacts the "public employee whistleblower protection act"; repealer

Enacts the "public employee whistleblower protection act"; repeals certain provisions of the civil service law related to early disclosure for certain alleged violations of certain public employees.

Andrew J. LanzaOn the Senate floor

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A5647Assembly· Moved Jun 25, 2015· Substituted by s4154

Authorizes the comptroller to pay the proceeds of the estate of Howard J. Geyer to certain persons

Authorizes the comptroller to pay the proceeds of the estate of Howard J.

Fred ThieleOn the Assembly floor

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S4134Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2015· Substituted by a2801

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.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsOn the Senate floor

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S4069Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2015· Committed to rules

Requires the taxi and limousine commission of the city of New York to develop procedures for requiring inspection stickers to be visible to the public

Requires the taxi and limousine commission of the city of New York to develop procedures for requiring inspection stickers to be visible to the general public and indicate the date for the next…

John L. SampsonRules Committee

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S1690Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2015· Committed to rules

Amends the dates of certain armed conflicts to reflect the dates for such conflicts established by the federal government and provides that future dates shall be consistent with the federal dates thereof

Amends the dates of certain armed conflicts to reflect the dates for such conflicts established by the federal government and provides that future dates of armed conflicts shall be consistent with…

Tom LibousRules Committee

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S1195Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2015· Recommitted to rules

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. MarchioneRules Committee

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S911Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2015· Recommitted to rules

Establishes the date for the accrual of causes of action based on medical, dental or podiatric malpractice

Establishes the date for the accrual of certain causes of action based on negligence.

Tom LibousRules Committee

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S832Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2015· Committed to rules

Relates to eligibility for permanent appointment of certain police officers

Provides that the maximum age requirement of thirty-five years shall not apply to any police officer of any political subdivision maintaining a police department serving a population of three…

Tom LibousRules Committee

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S220Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2015· Substituted by a5962a

Provides that the trustees of SUNY and/or CUNY may authorize the establishment of a new category of tuition for non-resident students enrolled in distance learning courses

Provides that the trustees of SUNY and/or CUNY may authorize the establishment of a new category of tuition for non-resident students enrolled in distance learning courses.

Kenneth P. LaValleOn the Senate floor

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A8174AssemblyS5937· Moved Jun 24, 2015· Substituted by s5937

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during certain periods; appropriation

Provides up to three years of service credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during times of peace; removes requirement that such military service…

Amy PaulinOn the Assembly floor

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