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

S6856Senate· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.486
Relates to establishing a temporary commission for the purposes of celebrating the 100th anniversary of World War I
Relates to establishing a temporary commission for the purpose of celebrating the 100th anniversary of World War I.
Jack M. MartinsSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
S6833Senate· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.485
Provides for the issuance of special ballots to emergency responders who respond to emergencies declared by the governor or a court of competent jurisdiction
Provides for the issuance of special ballots to emergency responders who respond to emergencies declared by the governor or a court of competent jurisdiction.
Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

S6809Senate· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Approval memo.16

Relates to the transmission of caller identification information to consumers

Relates to the transmission of caller identification information to consumers.

David J. ValeskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6802Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.281

Directs the department of financial services to study and report upon the provision of long term care insurance coverage in this state

Directs the department of financial services to study and report upon the provision of long term care insurance coverage in this state.

James L. SewardVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A9303Assembly· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Tabled

Relates to a pilot program providing a tax credit for universal visitability

Relates to a credit for purchase, construction or retrofitting of a principal residence to achieve universal visitability pursuant to guidelines developed by the division of code enforcement and…

Charles LavineVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A9289Assembly· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.457

Relates to any department of environmental conservation management plan regarding mute swans

Relates to any adoption by the department of environmental conservation of a management plan concerning mute swans.

Steven CymbrowitzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6708Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.280

Relates to the rededication of unused funds in the New York state local government records management improvement fund to such fund

Relates to the mandatory rededication of unused funds in the New York state local government records management improvement fund to such fund.

Patty RitchieVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S6692Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.279

Relates to comprehensive emergency management provisions for homecare and hospice in counties and in cities with a population of one million or more

Relates to comprehensive emergency management plans' provisions for homecare and hospice in counties and in cities with a population of one million or more.

Andrew J. LanzaVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A9239Assembly· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Approval memo.13

Requires the division of criminal justice services to provide notice to the appropriate local police agency, within 48 hours, of the change of address, or the other information relating to a sex offender

Requires the division of criminal justice services to provide notice to the appropriate local police agency, within 48 hours, of the change of address, or the other information relating to a sex…

Steven EnglebrightSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9199Assembly· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Tabled

Relates to accidental disability retirement for uniformed court officers and peace officers employed in the unified court system

Provides that uniformed court officers and peace officers employed in the unified court system shall be entitled to accidental disability retirement if they sustain injuries as the result of a…

Peter AbbateVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A9143Assembly· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.455

Authorizes the office for the aging to conduct a public education campaign relating to elder abuse

Authorizes the office for the aging to conduct a public education campaign relating to elder abuse.

Steven CymbrowitzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6583Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.278

Provides medical assistance coverage for the cost of donor breast milk which is medically necessary for certain prematurely born infants

Provides medical assistance coverage for the cost of donor breast milk which is medically necessary for certain prematurely born infants.

Kemp HannonVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A9117Assembly· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.453

Relates to prohibiting fees to be charged to agencies for copies of certain clinical records

Relates to prohibiting fees to be charged to agencies for copies of certain clinical records.

Daniel O'DonnellSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9118Assembly· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.454

Relates to contributions made to college savings accounts

Relates to contributions made to family tuition accounts; provides that a taxpayer may deposit a sum derived from his or her personal income tax refund into college savings accounts.

David BuchwaldSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6546Senate· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.483

Relates to technical amendments to the assessment and payment of taxes on watershed and agricultural easements

Relates to the assessment and payment of taxes on watershed and agricultural easements on easements acquired before January 1, 2011.

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6469Senate· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.503

Excludes newspaper delivery persons from unemployment insurance coverage, the minimum wage and workers' compensation coverage

Excludes newspaper delivery persons from unemployment insurance coverage, the minimum wage and workers' compensation coverage.

George AmedoreSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6448Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.277

Relates to improving evaluations of the potential impact of rules on jobs and employment opportunities

Relates to improving evaluations of the potential impact of rules on jobs and employment opportunities.

Terrence P. MurphyVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S6309Senate· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.482

Authorizes the county of Livingston to offer an optional twenty-five year retirement plan to certain deputy sheriffs

Authorizes the county of Livingston to offer an optional twenty-five year retirement plan to certain deputy sheriffs.

Patrick M. GallivanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8607Assembly· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.452

Extends the ability of the county of Albany to impose and collect taxes on occupancy of hotel or motel rooms in Albany county

Extends the ability of the county of Albany to impose and collect taxes on occupancy of hotel or motel rooms in Albany county.

John T. McDonald IIISigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6229Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.276

Relates to designated accounts for personal income tax refunds

Provides that personal income tax refunds may be sent to designated accounts, including but not limited to, up to three accounts with financial institutions that have routing and account numbers and…

David CarlucciVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S6005Senate· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.481

Authorizes the department of environmental conservation to grant an easement through the Boutwell Hill state forest for electric generation facilities associated with a wind powered electric generation project

Authorizes the department of environmental conservation to grant an easement through the Boutwell Hill state forest for electric generation facilities associated with a wind powered electric…

Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6003Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.275

Requires retailers of electronic cigarettes, not otherwise registered with the department of taxation and finance to sell tobacco products, to register with the department of health

Requires retailers of electronic cigarettes, not otherwise registered with the department of taxation and finance to sell tobacco products, to register with the department of health.

Kemp HannonVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A8202Assembly· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Tabled

Relates to establishing the temporary advisory board for upstate transit funding

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

Anthony BrindisiVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5903Senate· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.480

Directs the commissioner of health to make regulations for the donation and redispensing of unused prescription drugs

Directs the commissioner of health to make regulations for the donation and redispensing of unused prescription drugs.

Kemp HannonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8116Assembly· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.451

Allows certain entities to convert their status of filing as a not-for-profit organization to a for-profit entity

Allows certain entities to convert their status of filing as a not-for-profit organization to a for-profit entity.

N. Nick PerrySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8019Assembly· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Tabled

Relates to contracts for the transportation of school children

Relates to contracts for the transportation of school children; makes provisions regarding the ability to extend such contracts for periods of time and amends provisions relating to requests for…

Daniel O'DonnellVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7784Assembly· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Tabled

Makes provisions for payment to certain parole officers employed by department of corrections and community supervision for salary and medical expenses while subject to sickness

Makes provisions for payment to certain parole officers employed by the department of corrections and community supervision for salary and medical expenses while subject to sickness.

James SkoufisVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7731Assembly· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Tabled

Relates to the creation of the New York jockey injury compensation fund inc.

Relates to the creation of the New York jockey injury compensation fund.

J. Gary PretlowVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7714Assembly· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.450

Relates to the provision of offsite health care services

Relates to the provision of off-site health care services; directs the commissioner of health to allow diagnostic and treatment centers and outpatient clinics of general hospitals to provide…

Richard GottfriedSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7673Assembly· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.449

Relates to the timeframe in which an invoice of assessment is to be submitted to the state comptroller

Relates to the timeframe in which an invoice of assessment is to be submitted to the state comptroller.

Erik DilanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7628Assembly· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Tabled

Establishes an interagency council for the purpose of coordinated planning on issues related to older adults

Establishes an interagency council for the purpose of coordinated planning on issues related to older adults which shall assess current programs and services across multiple agencies and shall…

Charles BarronVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7588Assembly· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.448

Relates to the provision of enriched social adult day services

Relates to the provision of enriched social adult day services and authorizes the director to establish an application process where eligible entities may apply to offer enriched and/or optional…

Steven CymbrowitzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7500Assembly· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.447

Provides for the notification of the next of kin of the death of an inmate

Provides for the notification of the next of kin of the death of an inmate.

Latoya JoynerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5249Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.274

Relates to electronic delivery of property/casualty insurance notices and posting property/casualty insurance policies on the internet

Relates to electronic delivery of property/casualty insurance notices and posting property/casualty insurance policies on the internet; authorizes electronic delivery of insurance notices with…

James L. SewardVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5216Senate· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.479

Creates an education and outreach program for the autoimmune disease known as lupus

Creates an education and outreach program for the autoimmune disease known as lupus; provides for an advisory council consisting of representatives of people with lupus and their families and health…

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4986Senate· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.478

Provides an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain personal property manufactured and sold by veterans

Provides an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain personal property manufactured and sold by veterans.

Jack M. MartinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4980Senate· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.477

Authorizes the village of Sleepy Hollow to offer an optional twenty year retirement plan to a certain police officer employed by such village

Authorizes the village of Sleepy Hollow to offer an optional twenty year retirement plan to a certain police officer employed by such village.

Terrence P. MurphySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7146Assembly· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Tabled

Relates to accidental disability retirement

Relates to extending the filing deadline from two years to five years for active and retired firefighters in the New York state and local police and fire retirement system.

Peter AbbateVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S4842Senate· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.476

Relates to including certain reserve veterans for purposes of the veteran alternative exemption

Relates to including certain reserve veterans for purposes of the veteran alternative exemption; includes Operation Graphic Hand.

Jack M. MartinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A6823Assembly· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Tabled

Relates to the powers and duties of the receiver of taxes and assessments

Relates to the powers and duties of the receiver of taxes and assessments and school boards.

Ellen C. JaffeeVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S4413Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.273

Establishes age sixteen as the minimum age for assisting in the conduct of any game of bingo

Establishes age sixteen as the minimum age for assisting in the conduct of any game of bingo.

Robert OrttVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S4121Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.272

Provides for a tax deduction for the adoption of a child with special needs

Provides for a tax deduction for the adoption of a child with special needs.

Patty RitchieVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S4001Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.271

In relation to providing county correction officers with a special optional twenty year retirement plan

Relates to providing county correction officers with a special optional twenty year retirement plan.

Robert OrttVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A5245Assembly· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Approval memo.12

Issuance of bonds to finance airport improvements at the East Hampton Airport

Relates to the issuance of bonds to finance airport improvements at the East Hampton Airport for a period not to exceed 30 years.

Fred ThieleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3651Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.270

Requires specific Medicaid insurance codes related to complex needs patients' therapy and treatment; requires managed care contracts to comply with certain reimbursement rates

Establishes the "complex needs patient act" including definitions and reimbursement and billing procedures; preserves access to quality complex rehabilitation technology for patients with complex…

Robert OrttVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A5235Assembly· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.445

Directs the department of transportation to conduct a study of level grade rail crossings

Directs the department of transportation to conduct a study of level grade rail crossings and to submit a report to the governor and the legislature on or before April 1, 2017.

Thomas AbinantiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3538Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.269

Authorizes the regulation of taxicabs, limousines, livery and transportation network company vehicles in certain municipalities

Authorizes the regulation of taxicabs, limousines, livery and transportation network company vehicles in certain municipalities.

Kathleen A. MarchioneVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A4910Assembly· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Tabled

Excludes services of a sole employee who is the owner of an employer from the definition of "employment" for purposes of unemployment insurance provisions

Excludes the services of the sole employee of an employer that is a corporation, limited liability company or partnership, when such employee is the owner of such employer, from the definition of…

N. Nick PerryVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed