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

S7984Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Substituted by a10433
Relates to adding Black Creek located in Monroe county to the definition of inland waterways
Relates to adding Black Creek located in Monroe county to the definition of inland waterways.
Michael H. RanzenhoferOn the Senate floor
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S7968Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to higher education
Relates to recommendations by regional SUNY community college councils
Relates to recommendations by regional SUNY community college councils.
Jack M. MartinsHigher Education Committee
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S7961Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to health

Relates to the reporting of sudden, unexpected death in epilepsy

Relates to the reporting of sudden, unexpected death in epilepsy; requires that when an autopsy shows a person died as a result of sudden, unexpected death in epilepsy, such cause shall be noted on…

Joseph A. GriffoHealth Committee

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S7956Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Substituted by a10280

Includes the Rondout Creek in the definition of "inland waterways" for the purposes of waterfront revitalization

Includes the Rondout Creek in the definition of "inland waterways" for the purposes of waterfront revitalization.

George AmedoreOn the Senate floor

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S7950Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to labor

Prohibits any funding of the administrative costs of the state's paid family leave program by employers

Prohibits any funding of the administrative costs of the state's paid family leave program by employers.

Fredrick J. Akshar IILabor Committee

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A10442Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to rules

Grants the superintendent of financial services additional powers to take action against insurers which are in a hazardous financial condition

Grants the superintendent of financial services additional powers to take action against insurers which are in a hazardous financial condition.

Kevin CahillRules Committee

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S7947Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to health

Directs the department of health to make additional payments for inpatient services provided to recipients of medical assistance by certain public hospitals

Directs the department of health to make additional payments for inpatient services provided to recipients of medical assistance by certain public hospitals.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S7921Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to education

Relates to continuing the early college high school program and the pathways in technology early college high school program in this state; appropriation

Relates to continuing the early college high school programs and the pathways in technology early college high school programs in this state; makes an appropriation therefor.

Carl L. MarcellinoEducation Committee

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S7920Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to education

Relates to the salary of certain teachers providing instruction in career and technical education to school age students

Relates to the salary of certain teachers employed by a board of cooperative educational services providing instruction in career and technical education to school age students.

Patty RitchieEducation Committee

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S7915Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to education

Requires the commissioner of education to develop guidelines to encourage participation in apprenticeships

Requires the commissioner of education to develop guidelines to encourage those in high school to participate in apprenticeships and to raise awareness in apprenticeship opportunities.

Jack M. MartinsEducation Committee

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S7899Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Substituted by a10262

Relates to direct care services performed by state employees after retirement from state service

Provides that a retired state employee shall not be barred from providing direct care or other services to an individual for whom those services were provided by such person while a state employee.

Robert OrttOn the Senate floor

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S7892Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to governmental operations

Authorizes the commissioner of the office of general services and state agencies to develop alternative procurement methods; and authorizes competitive negotiation concluding with a

Authorizes the commissioner of the office of general services and state agencies to develop alternative procurement methods not otherwise authorized by law under certain circumstances; authorizes…

John A. DeFranciscoGovernmental Operations Committee

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S7826Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to local governments

Relates to the adoption by local governments of higher or more restrictive standards for construction

Relates to the adoption by local governments of higher or more restrictive standards for construction.

Thomas CrociLocal Governments Committee

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S7827Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to housing

Provides for the appointment of the members of the New York state housing finance agency, the housing trust fund corporation and the affordable housing corporation

Provides for the appointment of the members of the New York state housing finance agency, the housing trust fund corporation and the affordable housing corporation.

Betty LittleHousing Committee

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S7754Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Substituted by a10155

Authorizes the reopening of the twenty-five year retirement benefit plan to Jack Harb of Sullivan County

Authorizes the reopening of the twenty-five year retirement benefit plan to Jack Harb of Sullivan County who failed to make a timely election thereof due to a clerical error on the part of the County.

John J. BonacicOn the Senate floor

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S7694Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Authorizes Peter G. LaSala, a police officer in the village of Potsdam, in the county of St. Lawrence, to elect to participate in an optional 20 year retirement program

Authorizes Peter G. LaSala, a police officer in the village of Potsdam, in the county of St.

Joseph A. GriffoWays And Means Committee

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S7677Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Substituted by a10409

Relates to a study on the recruitment and retention of direct support professionals working with people with developmental disabilities

Directs the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to study and report on the recruitment and retention of direct support professionals working with people with…

Robert OrttOn the Senate floor

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S7653Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to economic development

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.

John J. BonacicEconomic Development Committee

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S7647SenateA10605· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to higher education

Relates to admission requirements for graduate-level teacher and educational leader programs for certified teachers already holding a graduate degree

Relates to admission requirements for graduate-level teacher and educational leader programs for certified teachers already holding a graduate degree; exempts certified teachers who already hold a…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education CommitteeEducation

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S7643Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to education

Authorizes the Hempstead union free school district to issue up to seven million dollars in serial bonds to finance a deficit in its general funds

Authorizes the Hempstead union free school district to issue up to seven million dollars in serial bonds to finance a deficit in its general funds.

Kemp HannonEducation Committee

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S7646Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to higher education

Establishes the "help individuals reach employment program" (HIRE)

Establishes the "help individuals reach employment program"(HIRE).

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S7631Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to requiring a child under the age of two or weighing thirty pounds or less to be secured in a rear-facing child restraint system

Relates to requiring a child under the age of two or weighing thirty pounds or less to be secured in a rear-facing child restraint system.

Joseph E. RobachTransportation Committee

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S7618Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Substituted by a10281

Authorizes Nicholas Cofield to take the competitive exam for police officer and be placed on the eligible list for such position in the town of Niagara

Authorizes Nicholas Cofield to take the competitive exam for police officer and be placed on the eligible list for such position in the town of Niagara.

Robert OrttOn the Senate floor

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S7609Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Substituted by a10223

Reinstates certain entities as empire zone business enterprises

Reinstates certain entities as empire zone business enterprises that were improperly decertified.

Michael H. RanzenhoferOn the Senate floor

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S7599Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to labor

Provides that an employer's unemployment experience rating account shall not be charged for a claimant whose employment was terminated as the result of the return of an employee after family leave

Provides that an employer's unemployment experience rating account shall not be charged for a claimant whose employment was terminated as the result of the return of an employee after family leave.

George AmedoreLabor Committee

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A10092Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to rules

Relates to sealing records for certain proceedings

Relates to sealing records for certain proceedings that terminate in favor of the accused where the charges relate to the possession of marihuana.

Crystal Peoples-StokesRules Committee

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S7564Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Substituted by a10226

Authorizes the county of Clinton to reinstate Aaron Heroux as a deputy sheriff, notwithstanding that such reinstatement will occur more than 1 year after leaving such position

Authorizes the county of Clinton to reinstate Aaron Heroux as a deputy sheriff, notwithstanding that such reinstatement will occur more than 1 year after leaving such position.

Betty LittleOn the Senate floor

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S7529Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to insurance

Enacts the "living donor protection act of 2016"

Enacts the "living donor protection act of 2016"; prohibits discrimination in the provision of life, accident, health and long-term care insurance based on the status of an insured as a living organ…

Kemp HannonInsurance Committee

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A9939Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to rules

Creates the office of the correctional ombudsman

Creates the office of the correctional ombudsman to achieve transparency, fairness, impartiality and accountability in New York state correctional facilities; relates to reports by coroners;…

Daniel O'DonnellRules Committee

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S7430Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Substituted by a10095

Directs the director of the division of minority and women's business development to provide for the minority and women-owned business certification of business entities owned by Indian nations or tribes

Directs the director of the division of minority and women's business development to provide for the minority and women-owned business certification of business entities owned by Indian nations or…

Catharine YoungOn the Senate floor

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S7412Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Substituted by a10497

Authorizes the state of New York mortgage agency to invest fund in Government National Mortgage Association mortgage backed securities

Authorizes the state of New York mortgage agency to invest funds in Government National Mortgage Association mortgage backed securities.

Betty LittleOn the Senate floor

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S7355Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to governmental operations

Requires all officers and employees in the executive and legislative branches to complete mandatory ethics training on an annual basis; repealer

Requires all officers and employees in the executive and legislative branches to complete mandatory ethics training on an annual basis.

Thomas CrociGovernmental Operations Committee

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S7299Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to education

Relates to transportation aid forgiveness

Relates to legalizing, validating, ratifying and confirming certain actions or omissions relating to certain transportation contracts.

Rich FunkeEducation Committee

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S7287Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to codes

Mandates fingerprint-based history record searches of applicants for police appointment

Mandates fingerprint-based history record searches of applicants for police appointment.

Patrick M. GallivanCodes Committee

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S7215Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Substituted by a9718

Authorizes Christopher Dyroff to apply for retroactive membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system

Authorizes Christopher Dyroff to apply for retroactive membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system.

William J. Larkin Jr.On the Senate floor

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S7194Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to aging

Relates to requests for criminal history information from the office for the aging of prospective volunteers and paid employees

Permits the office for the aging to receive criminal history information on prospective employees and volunteers.

Susan SerinoAging Committee

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S7190Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to racing and wagering

Relates to stewards at race meetings

Relates to the improvement of operations in thoroughbred racing; makes technical changes.

John J. BonacicRacing And Wagering Committee

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S7185Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to protecting newly acquired state land

Relates to protecting newly acquired state land.

Rich FunkeEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S7150Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to health

Relates to audits of pharmacies by pharmacy benefit managers

Enacts provisions governing the conduct of audits of pharmacies by pharmacy benefit managers; provides timeframes for reports, specifies documentation to be used; exempts certain investigations.

Martin J. GoldenHealth Committee

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S7127SenateA9786· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to veterans' affairs

Establishes a task force on veteran employment opportunities

Establishes a task force on veteran employment opportunities, including membership requirements and powers and duties of the task force.

Thomas CrociVeterans' Affairs CommitteeLocal Government

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S7126Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to governmental employees

Relates to positions for disabled veterans and veterans with disabilities

Relates to positions for disabled veterans and veterans with disabilities.

Thomas CrociGovernmental Employees Committee

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S7052Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to exempting certain counties from the Metropolitan commuter transportation district supplemental license registration fees

Exempts the counties of Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland and Orange from the Metropolitan commuter transportation district supplemental driver's permit and license registration fees.

Susan SerinoTransportation Committee

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S7025Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Exempts coin-operated tire inflation equipment from sales and use taxes

Exempts the service of inflating tires and other inflatable personal property from sales and use taxes.

Michael VendittoWays And Means Committee

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S7007Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to children and families

Relates to the creation of the child care regulatory review task force

Relates to the creation of the child care regulatory review task force.

Patty RitchieChildren And Families Committee

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S6981Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to local governments

Authorizes the North Country Alliance Local Development Corporation to utilize interest derived from such entity's trust fund to cover adminsitrative costs

Authorizes the North Country Alliance Local Development Corporation to utilize interest derived from such entity's trust fund to cover administrative costs.

Patty RitchieLocal Governments Committee

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S6954Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to housing

Establishes the mobile and manufactured home replacement program

Establishes the mobile and manufactured home replacement program.

Betty LittleHousing Committee

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S6862Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to transportation

Enacts the "safe cars safe streets act of 2016"

Enacts the "safe cars safe streets act"; requires the inspection of tinted or shaded windows, airbag systems, and antilock brake systems during the required periodic inspection of motor vehicles.

John A. DeFranciscoTransportation Committee

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