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

K1583Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Adopted
Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim September 2016 as Alopecia Awareness Month in the State of New York
Matthew TitoneAdopted
Adopted
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OutcomeAdopted
K1581Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Adopted
Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim October 2016, as Bullying Prevention Month in the State of new York
Al GrafAdopted
Adopted
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A10725AssemblyS8137· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by s8137

Relates to alcohol and substance abuse

Relates to utilization review program standards (Part A); relates to providing coverage for immediate access to a five day emergency supply of certain medications and prohibiting prior authorization…

Phil SteckOn the Assembly floor

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A10727AssemblyS8139· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by s8139

Relates to the treatment of heroin and opioid addictions

Relates to providing training in pain management for certain individuals; relates to providing coverage for medically necessary inpatient services for the diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse…

Linda RosenthalOn the Assembly floor

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S8134Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to codes

Relates to safety in child day care programs

Relates to safety in child day care programs and the licensure, registration or permission required by such programs.

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

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S8118Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to real property taxation

Authorizes Community Mainstreaming Associates, Inc. to file an application with the assessor of the county of Nassau for a retroactive property tax exemption

Authorizes Community Mainstreaming Associates, Inc. to file an application with the assessor of the county of Nassau for a retroactive property tax exemption.

Kemp HannonReal Property Taxation Committee

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S8116Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to higher education

Authorizes the state university trustees to offer separate tuition rates to certain nonresident undergraduate students attending selected state-operated institutions

Authorizes the state university trustees to offer separate tuition rates to certain nonresident undergraduate students attending selected state-operated institutions.

Catharine YoungHigher Education Committee

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A10709Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.510

Relates to public works undertaken pursuant to project labor agreements, use of the alternative delivery method known as design-build contracts

Relates to public works undertaken pursuant to project labor agreements and the use of the alternative delivery method known as design-build contracts.

Michael BenedettoOn the Assembly floor

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S8110Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by a10707

Relates to authorizing certain advanced home health aides to perform certain advanced tasks

Relates to authorizing certain advanced home health aides to perform certain advanced tasks.

Kenneth P. LaValleOn the Senate floor

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S8109Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to labor

Establishes a task force to conduct a study on the ability to utilize telehealth within the workers' compensation system

Establishes a task force to conduct a study on the ability to utilize telehealth within the workers' compensation system.

Catharine YoungLabor Committee

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S8108Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to health

Grants access to confidential HIV and AIDS information, to the health care providers who have treated a patient and to the managed care organization insuring the patient

Grants access to confidential HIV and AIDS information, to the health care providers who have treated a patient and to the managed care organization insuring the patient.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S8098Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by a9712a

Relates to the congregate services initiative for the elderly

Adds financial literacy and elder abuse education and outreach to the list of congregate services provided by a public or a government agency or non-profit agency which are provided in community…

Roxanne J. PersaudOn the Senate floor

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S8097Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to economic development

Relates to alcohol in certain motion picture theatres

Relates to alcohol in certain motion picture theatres.

Diane J. SavinoEconomic Development Committee

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S8096Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by a4102

Requires the New York City Housing Authority to provide a written statement articulating the reasons for denial of any request

Requires the New York City Housing Authority to provide a written statement articulating the reasons for denial of any request when the denial precedes a tenant's right to institute a grievance…

Betty LittleOn the Senate floor

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A10680Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to rules

Relates to paid family leave benefits

Extends paid family leave benefits to employees who perform construction, demolition, reconstruction, excavation, rehabilitation, repairs, renovations, alterations, or improvements for multiple…

Pamela HarrisRules Committee

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A10679Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by s8093

Relates to coverage for the detection of breast cancer, requiring certified mammography facilities to provide extended hours and excused leave to undertake a breast cancer screening

Relates to coverage for the detection of breast cancer; requires certified mammography facilities to provide extended hours; allows certain public employees excused leave to undertake a breast…

Didi BarrettOn the Assembly floor

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S8091Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to health

Authorizes a study on the high incidence of asthma in the city of New York and to prepare a remedial plan

Authorizes and directs the New York state department of health to conduct a study on the high incidence of asthma in the city of New York and to prepare a remedial plan.

Martin J. GoldenHealth Committee

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S8088Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by a10512a

Relates to the taxation of the transfer of real property

Relates to the taxation of the transfer of real property to any housing development fund company or an entity of which a controlling interest is held by such company and such real property is…

Martin J. GoldenOn the Senate floor

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A10651Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by s8095

Relates to the eligibility of J-51 tax abatements to reflect cost of living adjustments

Relates to the eligibility of J-51 tax abatements to reflect cost-of-living adjustments.

Edward BraunsteinOn the Assembly floor

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S8071Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by a10614

Relates to disability benefits for firefighters employed by the division of military and naval affairs

Relates to disability benefits for firefighters employed by the division of military and naval affairs.

Terrence P. MurphyOn the Senate floor

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S8067Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by a10623

Permits the Islamic Center of Long Island to file an application for certain real property tax exemptions

Permits the Islamic Center of Long Island to file an application for certain real property tax exemptions.

Jack M. MartinsOn the Senate floor

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S8065Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to local governments

Expands the coverage to include cancer of the lymphatic or hematological systems, the digestive, urinary, prostate, neurological, breast or reproductive systems or melanoma

Expands the coverage to include cancer of the lymphatic or hematological systems, the digestive, urinary, prostate, neurological, breast or reproductive systems or melanoma.

Michael F. NozzolioLocal Governments Committee

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S8064Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Relates to the additional tax imposed on certain conveyances of residential real property

Increases the threshold sale amount triggering the additional tax imposed on certain conveyances of residential real property to $1.5 million.

Martin J. GoldenWays And Means Committee

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S8055Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Directs the public service commission to determine the undue advantages in the state's electricity markets provided to out-of-state generators because of the state's charges, fees and assessments

Directs the public service commission to determine the undue advantages in the state's electricity markets provided to out-of-state generators because of the state's charges, fees, assessments,…

Catharine YoungCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S8054Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by a10633

Relates to notice of unpaid taxes in the county of Monroe

Relates to notice of unpaid taxes in the county of Monroe; increases the notification requirement from 85 to 90 days.

Michael H. RanzenhoferOn the Senate floor

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S8051Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to transportation

Enacts Ruby's Law providing for mandatory testing of breath, blood or urine in the event of a motor vehicle collision resulting in death or injury

Enacts Ruby's Law providing for mandatory testing of breath, blood or urine in the event of a motor vehicle collision resulting in death or injury; provides immunity from civil liability for those…

Michael VendittoTransportation Committee

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S8045Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by a8202a

Relates to establishing the temporary advisory board for upstate transit funding

Relates to establishing the temporary advisory board for upstate transit funding.

Thomas F. O'MaraOn the Senate floor

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S8038Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by a10266

Relates to taxation of unincorporated businesses

Relates to taxation of unincorporated businesses.

Andrew J. LanzaOn the Senate floor

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S8037Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by a10421

Repeals the definition of "transportation purpose" for the purposes of the metropolitan transportation authority

Repeals the definition of "transportation purpose" for the purposes of the metropolitan transportation authority.

Jack M. MartinsOn the Senate floor

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S8031Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to racing and wagering

Relates to commercial casinos

Requires a written record of transactions and activities to be maintained pursuant to the rules of the commission in order to cash any check, make a loan, allow credit or release or discharge a debt…

John J. BonacicRacing And Wagering Committee

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A10567Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by s8015

Relates to disability benefits for certain members of the New York city fire department pension fund

Relates to disability benefits for certain members of the New York city fire department pension fund; presumes performance of duty for certain illnesses; authorizes the board of trustees of the New…

Peter AbbateOn the Assembly floor

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S7993Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by a10553

Relates to the definition of small business

Relates to the definition of small business; extends effectiveness relating to requiring state agencies to pay small businesses within fifteen days of receipt of an invoice.

Jack M. MartinsOn the Senate floor

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S7987Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by a10278a

Relates to the identification of unknown dead and missing persons

Relates to the identification of unknown dead and missing persons; requires the county medical examiner and coroner to provide certain information to the division of criminal justice services and to…

Diane J. SavinoOn the Senate floor

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A10426Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to rules

Directs the public service commission to issue an order governing the equitable sharing of interconnection costs for distributed generation resources

Directs the public service commission to issue an order governing the equitable sharing of interconnection costs for distributed generation resources.

Amy PaulinRules Committee

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S7925Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by a10259a

Relates to small business online lending awareness and outreach campaign

Relates to a small business online lending awareness and outreach campaign.

Kenneth P. LaValleOn the Senate floor

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A10343Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to rules

Relates to the adjudication of traffic infractions in the city of Rochester

Relates to the adjudication of traffic infractions in the city of Rochester; establishes the Rochester traffic violations agency.

David GanttRules Committee

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