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

S544Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to children and families
Provides relief on statewide central register clearance fees for tax exempt organizations
Provides relief on statewide central registrar clearance fees for tax exempt organizations and that the fee of twenty-five dollars shall not apply to tax-exempt not-for-profit child care providers…
Patrick M. GallivanChildren And Families Committee
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S522Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to higher education
Establishes the New York student affordable refinancing for tomorrow program (New START)
Establishes the New York student affordable refinancing for tomorrow program (New START) for the purpose of relieving student debt by directly paying an eligible participant's loan debt to the…
Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

S235Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to banks

Relates to clarifying definitions of "illegal money transmission" and "money laundering"; and relates to penalties for unlicensed money transmitters

Relates to clarifying the definitions of "illegal money transmission" and "money laundering"; relates to penalties for unlicensed money transmitters; relates to timeliness of prosecutions.

Ruben DiazBanks Committee

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S165Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Prohibits use of lottery funds for any purpose other than education and prohibits co-mingling with funds for other purposes

Prohibits use of lottery funds for any purpose other than education and prohibits co-mingling with funds for other purposes.

Ruben DiazWays And Means Committee

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S8148Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to rules

Establishes the "New York's Own combat veterans healthcare choice program act" to establish tax free savings accounts to pay the healthcare costs of certain combat veterans until covered by the federal government

Establishes the "New York's Own combat veterans healthcare choice program act" to establish tax free savings accounts to pay the healthcare costs of combat veterans on active duty during Operation…

Terrence P. MurphyRules Committee

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S8027Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to environmental conservation

Enacts legislation to implement a constitutional amendment authorizing the placement of public utility line and bike paths in the forest preserve and establishing land banks

Enacts legislation implementing the provisions of a constitutional amendment authorizing public utility lines and bike paths to be located within the forest preserve, and establishes land banks…

Betty LittleEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S8004Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to cities

Relates to the exclusion of uncollectible taxes from the limitation on real estate taxes in New York city

Relates to the exclusion of uncollectible taxes from the limitation on real estate taxes in New York City.

Andrew J. LanzaCities Committee

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S7983Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Substituted by a8641b

Requires the department of social services, the department of health, and not-for-profit corporations to inquire into whether applicants for financial assistance have engaged in military service

Requires the department of social services and not-for-profit corporations to inquire into whether applicants for financial assistance have engaged in military service.

Tony AvellaOn the Senate floor

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S7969Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Substituted by a10351a

Relates to providing district management association members with written notice of meetings

Relates to providing district management association members with written notice of meetings; and to providing minutes upon request.

David J. ValeskyOn the Senate floor

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S7958Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Substituted by a6959a

Relates to giving public notice of meetings through electronic means

Relates to giving public notice of meetings through electronic means; allows notice to be given by posting through electronic means or electronic transmission.

Kathleen A. MarchioneOn the Senate floor

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S7945Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to health

Grants the transplant council the power to make recommendations to the commissioner of health relating to organ donation, procurement organizations, banks and storage

Grants the transplant council the power to make recommendations to the commissioner of health relating to organ donation, transplantation, procurement organizations, banks and storage; requires the…

Kemp HannonHealth CommitteeHealth

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S7903Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Establishes the New York state first home savings program to authorize first time home buyers to establish savings accounts to buy their first home

Establishes the New York state first home savings program to authorize first time home buyers to establish savings accounts to buy their first home.

Betty LittleWays And Means Committee

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S7891Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to transportation

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to study and report on potentially hazardous structures and storage areas under elevated train tracks, and its commuter notification system

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to study and report on potentially hazardous structures and storage areas under elevated train tracks, and its commuter notification system.

Terrence P. MurphyTransportation Committee

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S7876Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Relates to exemptions from sales and use tax for books, candy, pictures, posters, trinkets, or any item containing a logo, collectable or seasonal item sold at a book fair or program

Relates to exemptions from sales and use tax for books, candy, pictures, posters, trinkets, or any item containing a logo, collectable or seasonal item sold at a book fair or program.

Andrew J. LanzaWays And Means Committee

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A10243Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to rules

Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing to receive services they could get at home

Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing, shelters and residences to receive services they could otherwise receive if they…

Steven CymbrowitzRules Committee

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S7828Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to housing

Relates to the residential emergency services to offer home repairs to the elderly program

Relates to the residential emergency services to offer home repairs to the elderly program.

Betty LittleHousing Committee

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S7804Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to mental health

Adds siblings to the definition of a qualified person

Adds siblings to the definition of a qualified person of an adult patient or client who may be entitled to request access to a clinical record.

Patrick M. GallivanMental Health Committee

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S7801Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to health

Authorizes a pharmacy receiving an electronic prescription for a non-controlled substance to transfer such prescription to another pharmacy, upon request of the patient

Authorizes a pharmacy receiving an electronic prescription for a non-controlled substance to transfer such prescription to another pharmacy, upon request of the patient.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S7788Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Substituted by a10121

Extends from July 1, 2016 to July 1, 2019, the expiration of provisions relating to the estate tax treatment of dispositions to a surviving spouse who is not a United States citizen

Extends from July 1, 2016 to July 1, 2019, the expiration of provisions relating to the estate tax treatment of dispositions to a surviving spouse who is not a United States citizen.

John J. BonacicOn the Senate floor

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S7777Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to insurance

Requires the New York state health care quality and cost containment commission to issue a report on coverage for chronic Lyme disease

Requires the New York state health care quality and cost containment commission to issue a report considering the impact on health insurance costs and quality of legislation requiring coverage of…

Susan SerinoInsurance Committee

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A10146Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Substituted by s7772a

Establishes a pilot program to conduct scientific research and assessment of the feasibility of seaweed cultivation

Establishes a pilot program to conduct scientific research and assessment of the feasibility of seaweed cultivation.

Fred ThieleOn the Assembly floor

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S7758Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Requires the department of environmental conservation review laws and policies pertaining to free or reduced cost hunting and fishing licenses

Requires the department to review laws and policies pertaining to free or reduced cost hunting and fishing licenses.

Robert OrttWays And Means Committee

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S7752Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to veterans' affairs

Relates to the issuance of deer management permits for certain disabled veterans

Provides that for the issuance of deer management permits for certain disabled veterans, such veterans shall only have to provide proof of service-related disability once and every year thereafter,…

Robert OrttVeterans' Affairs Committee

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S7724Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Relates to including assistant wardens as eligible members for performance of duty disability retirement benefits

Relates to including assistant wardens as eligible members for performance of duty disability retirement benefits.

Terrence P. MurphyWays And Means Committee

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S7722Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Substituted by a10296

Clarifies the definition of "restricted period" for purposes of disclosure of state contracts

Clarifies the definition of "restricted period" for purposes of disclosure of state contracts.

Andrew J. LanzaOn the Senate floor

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S7690Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to labor

Relates to refunds of unemployment insurance to employers

Provides for timely refunds of unemployment insurance benefits to employers found not liable for such benefits after hearings.

Susan SerinoLabor Committee

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S7691Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to aging

Relates to the economically sustainable transportation demonstration program

Amends provisions of the economically sustainable transportation demonstration program to provide an on demand transit service for seniors using automobiles driven by volunteer and paid drivers.

Susan SerinoAging Committee

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S7668Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to mental health

Directs a study of rate rationalization and budget neutrality as it relates to providers of services to people with developmental disabilities funded by Medicaid

Directs the department of health to study and develop suitable measures to prevent financial hardship and/or failure of providers serving individuals with developmental disabilities funded by…

Robert OrttMental Health Committee

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S7637Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Substituted by a10255

Relates to federal bond volume allocations, the unified state bond ceiling and the private activity bond allocation act of 2016

Relates to bond volume allocations made pursuant to the federal tax reform act of 1986, the unified state bond ceiling and the private activity bond allocation act of 2016.

Betty LittleOn the Senate floor

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S7619Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to the effectiveness of certain rules adopted pursuant to the state administrative procedure act

Provides that rules that require changes to compliance or billing standards that could result in eventual withholdings or takebacks due to Medicaid auditing and/or self-disclosure obligations shall…

Robert OrttGovernmental Operations Committee

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S7608Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to a state transportation plan

Relates to a state transportation plan; requires the commissioner of transportation to submit to the governor and the legislature long-range transportation plans and five-year capital plans.

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S7563Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the town of Lewisboro, in the county of Westchester, to establish a 25 mile per hour speed limit on town roads or on designated town roads

Authorizes the town of Lewisboro, in the county of Westchester, to establish a 25 mile per hour speed limit on town roads or on designated town roads.

Terrence P. MurphyTransportation Committee

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A10030Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Substituted by s7216a

Includes additional personnel in definition of police officer for purposes of presumption regarding impairment caused by heart disease

Provides certain disability benefits for disabilities related to heart disease to sworn police officers of the division of law enforcement in the department of environmental conservation, capital…

Peter AbbateOn the Assembly floor

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S7511Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to the state police communication interoperability demonstration project

Establishes the state police communication interoperability demonstration project; authorizes the state police to conduct an interoperability demonstration project for the purpose of testing the use…

Patrick M. GallivanGovernmental Operations Committee

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S7501Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to environmental conservation

Directs the department of environmental conservation to lease the Rogers environmental education center to the Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center, Inc. for not less than 40 years

Directs the department of environmental conservation to lease the Rogers environmental education center to the Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center, Inc. for a term of not less than 40…

James L. SewardEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S7495Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Requires legislative approval for the closure of certain office of mental health, office of people with developmental disabilities or office of children and family services facilities and institutions

Requires legislative approval for the closure of certain office of mental health, office for people with developmental disabilities or office of children and family services facilities and…

Fredrick J. Akshar IIWays And Means Committee

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S7482Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Increases the amount of the farm workforce retention credit for farms located in the county of Westchester

Increases the amount of the farm workforce retention credit for farms located in the county of Westchester.

Terrence P. MurphyWays And Means Committee

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