Bills by

Robert Ortt

Senator

216 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →

2015-2016 session

Sponsored bills

216 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

S6840Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2016· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities
Establishes the housing opportunities for people to empower excellence and equity (HOPE) trust fund
Establishes the housing opportunities for people to empower excellence and equity (HOPE) trust fund to provide access to rental housing; to facilitate the construction, renovation and rehabilitation…
Robert OrttMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee
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S6838Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2016· Referred to finance
Enacts the "Learning for Work" act; appropriation
Enacts the "Learning for Work act"; appropriates moneys therefor.
Robert OrttFinance Committee
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S6839Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2016· Referred to higher education

Relates to updating reporting requirements for institutions of higher education

Relates to updating reporting requirements for institutions of higher education.

Robert OrttHigher Education Committee

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S6841Senate· Moved Feb 26, 2016· Referred to higher education

Establishes the community college merit and mobility scholarship

Establishes the community college merit and mobility scholarship for the purpose of granting merit based scholarships to students who attend a New York state community college; provides for…

Robert OrttHigher Education Committee

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S4973Senate· Moved Feb 25, 2016· Referred to mental health

Relates to the release of patient records by the office of mental health

Directs the commissioner to promulgate regulations for the release of patient records by the office of mental health.

Robert OrttMental Health Committee

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S3645Senate· Moved Feb 24, 2016· Reported and committed to finance

Requires directors of facilities to perform certain duties to assure patient protection

Requires directors of facilities to perform certain duties to assure patient protection including providing independent medical examinations after reports of abuse or circumstances that may…

Robert OrttFinance Committee

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S3117Senate· Moved Feb 24, 2016· Referred to agriculture

Relates to providing notice upon requests for public information regarding certain farm operations

Relates to providing notice upon requests for public information regarding certain farm operations.

Robert OrttAgriculture Committee

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S6710Senate· Moved Feb 8, 2016· Referred to education

Directs the commissioner of education to update the need/resource capacity index on a biennial basis

Directs the commissioner of education to update the need/resource capacity index on a biennial basis.

Robert OrttEducation Committee

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S4524Senate· Moved Feb 2, 2016· Amend (t) and recommit to environmental conservation

Provides a tax credit for fishing and hunting fees paid by members of the United States armed forces in active service

Provides a personal income tax credit in the amount of any fishing and/or hunting fees paid by members of the United States armed forces in active service.

Robert OrttEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S3636Senate· Moved Feb 2, 2016· Referred to mental health

Authorizes the release of certain records pertaining to deceased residents of OPWDD operated or certified facilities to family members

Authorizes the release of certain records pertaining to deceased residents of the office for people with developmental disabilities operated or certified facilities to family members.

Robert OrttMental Health Committee

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S4503Senate· Moved Feb 1, 2016· Amend and recommit to consumer protection

Prohibits the sale or purchase of certain items as scrap

Prohibits the sale or purchase of certain items as scrap; preempts local laws.

Robert OrttConsumer Protection Committee

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S6587Senate· Moved Jan 28, 2016· Referred to higher education

Provides for licensure of school psychologists

Provides for the licensure of school psychologists; authorizes the use of the title "school psychologist" to licensed or exempt individuals; defines practice as a school psychologist; sets forth…

Robert OrttHigher Education Committee

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S6494Senate· Moved Jan 20, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to the operation of vehicles when approaching a parked, stopped or standing commercial sanitation or recycling vehicle

Relates to the operation of vehicles when approaching a parked, stopped or standing commercial sanitation or recycling vehicle.

Robert OrttTransportation Committee

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S5350Senate· Moved Jan 15, 2016· Amend and recommit to insurance

Requires mandatory health insurance coverage for prosthetic devices

Requires mandatory health insurance coverage for prosthetic devices; requires coverage where the model is determined to adequately meet the medical needs of the policy holder.

Robert OrttInsurance Committee

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S5210Senate· Moved Jan 15, 2016· Amend and recommit to mental health and developmental disabilities

Relates to grants for mental illness and chemical dependence treatment services during the pendency of a medical assistance eligibility determination

Relates to grants for mental illness and chemical dependence treatment services during the pendency of a medical assistance eligibility determination.

Robert OrttMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S4410Senate· Moved Jan 15, 2016· Amend and recommit to energy and telecommunications

Relates to eliminating state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels and authorizing localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level; repealer

Relates to eliminating state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels and authorizing localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level; reduces the tax rate from…

Robert OrttEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S4115Senate· Moved Jan 15, 2016· Amend and recommit to health

In relation to excluding patios and other outdoor areas on the premises of any entity licensed to operate a video lottery gaming facility from restrictions of the Clean Indoor Air Act

Relates to excluding patios and other outdoor areas on the premises of any entity licensed to operate a video lottery gaming facility from restrictions of the Clean Indoor Air Act.

Robert OrttHealth Committee

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S4116Senate· Moved Jan 15, 2016· Amend and recommit to local government

Creates the Seymour public library district in the county of Monroe and provides for the means for construction and financing of facilities for the district

Creates the Seymour public library district in Monroe county and provides for the means for construction and financing of facilities for the district.

Robert OrttLocal Government Committee

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S4090Senate· Moved Jan 15, 2016· Amend and recommit to finance

Relates to obligations with respect to contracts with business enterprises which employ individuals with disabilities

Relates to obligations with respect to contracts with business enterprises which employ individuals with disabilities; defines qualified business enterprise as any business concern which employs a…

Robert OrttFinance Committee

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S3643Senate· Moved Jan 15, 2016· Amend (t) and recommit to mental health and developmental disabilities

Enacts the "people first act of 2016"

Enacts the "people first act"; defines terms; ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities who utilize long-term care services under the medical assistance program administered by the…

Robert OrttMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S3648Senate· Moved Jan 15, 2016· Amend and recommit to mental health and developmental disabilities

Establishes a community housing wait list

Establishes a community housing wait list for individuals seeking housing and related services within the office of mental health service system; defines terms; requires the commissioner of mental…

Robert OrttMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S3637Senate· Moved Jan 15, 2016· Amend and recommit to mental health and developmental disabilities

Relates to establishing a task force on adults with developmental disabilities

Establishes a task force on adults with developmental disabilities to study, evaluate and develop recommendations concerning vocational, recreational and social needs of such adults.

Robert OrttMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S3617Senate· Moved Jan 15, 2016· Amend and recommit to codes

Prohibits level two or three sex offenders from voting at a school or facility for children

Prohibits level two or three sex offenders from voting at a school or facility for children.

Robert OrttCodes Committee

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S3447Senate· Moved Jan 15, 2016· Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations

Relates to Medicaid payments by the county of Niagara and repealing certain provisions related thereto

Relates to Medicaid payments by the county of Niagara, repeals certain provisions related thereto; rescinds authorization for the county of Niagara to impose an additional one percent tax and…

Robert OrttInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3232Senate· Moved Jan 15, 2016· Amend and recommit to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Establishes tuition awards for members of the reserve armed forces of the United States

Establishes tuition awards for members of the reserved armed forces of the United States; eligibility for such tuition benefit shall be determined by the education services offices of the division…

Robert OrttVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S3053Senate· Moved Jan 15, 2016· Amend and recommit to energy and telecommunications

Relates to a rate classification for volunteer emergency response organizations

Relates to directing the public service commission to require that gas and electric corporations establish a rate classification for volunteer emergency response organizations which shall not be…

Robert OrttEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S3046Senate· Moved Jan 15, 2016· Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations

Requires the use of biodiesel blend in state diesel operated vehicles

Requires the use of biodiesel blend in state diesel operated vehicles; defines biodiesel blend as renewable, biodegradable, mono alkyl ester combustible liquid fuel derived from agricultural plant…

Robert OrttInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S6262Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to increasing number of ad hoc members on board

Relates to increasing the number of ad hoc members on the NYS board of electric generation siting and the environment.

Robert OrttEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S6261Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to requiring SEQR for siting of major electric generating facilities

Relates to requiring SEQR for siting of major electric generating facilities.

Robert OrttEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S6256Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Requires plaintiffs in mortgage foreclosure actions to provide contact information

Requires plaintiffs in mortgage foreclosure actions to provide contact information.

Robert OrttHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S5156Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Relates to the aggravated harassment of an employee by a patient in a state forensic psychiatric institution

Relates to the aggravated harassment of an employee by a patient in a state forensic psychiatric institution.

Robert OrttCodes Committee

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S5157Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to judiciary

Relates to the enforcement of a judgment against certain trust and annuities in the case of minor victims of sexual abuse

Permits the enforcement of a judgment against certain trust and annuities in the case of minor victims of sexual abuse.

Robert OrttJudiciary Committee

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S4983Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to judiciary

Relates to guardianship and health care decisions of persons with developmental disabilities; and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating thereto

Relates to guardianship and health care decisions of persons with developmental disabilities; repeals certain provisions of such law relating thereto.

Robert OrttJudiciary Committee

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S4883Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to consumer protection

Relates to exempting retired federal agents and border patrol agents from training requirements for security guards

Exempts retired federal agents and border patrol agents who have been retired for a period not to exceed ten years from training requirements for security guards.

Robert OrttConsumer Protection Committee

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S4412Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to local government

Relates to services provided by village volunteer fire companies in certain counties

Permits village volunteer fire companies in certain counties to enter into contracts to provide certain emergency services to a town in which the village is located without the consent of the…

Robert OrttLocal Government Committee

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S4374Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Amends chapter 372 of the laws of 2008 relating to establishing the Niagara Falls underground railroad heritage commission, in relation to the effectiveness thereof

Extends effectiveness of provisions relating to establishing the Niagara Falls underground railroad heritage commission.

Robert OrttCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S4180Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Relates to reports on priority I and priority II individuals and the services provided to such individuals

Relates to reports on Priority I and Priority II individuals and the services provided to such individuals.

Robert OrttMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S4175Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish a program of free parking for senior citizens

Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish a program of free parking for senior citizens aged sixty-two and older.

Robert OrttCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S4075Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to the use of monies from certain funds or accounts

Relates to the use of monies from certain funds or accounts, specifically the power authority in connection with any energy projects, energy or energy-related fees or surcharges authorized by the…

Robert OrttEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S3653Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Grants a state personal income tax deduction for retirement plan distributions used to purchase long-term care insurance

Grants a state personal income tax deduction for retirement plan distributions used to purchase long-term care insurance; exempts distributions from individual retirement accounts and individual…

Robert OrttInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3656Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to finance

Makes an appropriation to the office for people with developmental disabilities for the cost of increased development of residential facilities

Makes an appropriation to the office for people with developmental disabilities for the cost of increased development of residential facilities.

Robert OrttFinance Committee

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S3662Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to health

Provides for behavioral health wraparound demonstration projects combining services through the office for people with developmental disabilities, the office of mental health

Provides for behavioral health wraparound demonstration projects combining services through the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, the Office of Mental Health, and the Department of…

Robert OrttHealth Committee

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S3664Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to insurance

Relates to coverage for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder

Relates to coverage for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder; removes provisions of the monetary limit for coverage of applied behavior analysis.

Robert OrttInsurance Committee

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