Bills by

Michael H. Ranzenhofer

Senator

282 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →ranz@senate.state.ny.us

2015-2016 session

Sponsored bills

282 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

J3155Senate· Moved Jan 12, 2016· Adopted
Congratulating Warren Philip Arno upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors
Michael H. RanzenhoferAdopted
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J3117Senate· Moved Jan 12, 2016· Adopted
Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to commemorate February 14, 2016, the 18th Annual Hunter's Hope Foundation Day of Hope and Prayer for Children in NY
Michael H. RanzenhoferAdopted
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S6321Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to notification of the national bone marrow program; repealer

Relates to notification of the national bone marrow program on non-driver id's and license applications and voter applications.

Michael H. RanzenhoferTransportation Committee

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S6323Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to local government

Relates to STAR exemptions for owners who are absent due to medical reasons or institutionalization

Relates to STAR exemptions for owners who are absent due to medical reasons or institutionalization.

Michael H. RanzenhoferLocal Government Committee

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S6319Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to education

Requires minimum standards for nonpublic schools relating to mild traumatic brain injuries

Requires nonpublic schools to meet the same minimum standards as public schools for mild traumatic brain injuries.

Michael H. RanzenhoferEducation Committee

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S6092Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Excludes participation in any fantasy or simulation sports game or educational game or contest meeting certain conditions from the definition of contest of chance

Excludes participation in any fantasy or simulation sports game or educational game or contest meeting certain conditions from the definition of "contest of chance".

Michael H. RanzenhoferCodes Committee

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S5891Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to exempting cranes from the petroleum business tax

Relates to exempting cranes from the petroleum business tax.

Michael H. RanzenhoferInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5869Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Relates to the amount of investment required in a proposed gaming facility

Requires a licensee to invest the total investment proposed in the licensee's final application in a proposed gaming facility.

Michael H. RanzenhoferRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S4935Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to health

Establishes the emergency allergy treatment act; authorizes the certification of persons to administer lifesaving treatment to individuals who have severe allergic reactions

Establishes the emergency allergy treatment act; authorizes the certification of persons to administer lifesaving treatment to individuals who have severe allergic reactions when a physician is not…

Michael H. RanzenhoferHealth Committee

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S4914Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Relates to orders authorizing mobile phone surveillance devices or systems

Requires courts to issue orders authorizing mobile phone surveillance devices or systems; adds provisions for determinations; provides for a thirty day time period with thirty day extension.

Michael H. RanzenhoferCodes Committee

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S4829Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Confers authority upon the dormitory authority to finance and construct facilities for organizations undertaking certain projects

Confers authority upon the dormitory authority to finance and construct facilities for organizations undertaking certain projects.

Michael H. RanzenhoferCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S4828Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the small business revolving loan fund program

Relates to the small business revolving loan fund program.

Michael H. RanzenhoferCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S4679Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Designates portions of the state highway system as the "Rochester Veterans Memorial Highway"

Designates portions of the state highway system as the "Rochester Veterans Memorial Highway".

Michael H. RanzenhoferTransportation Committee

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S4461Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to health

Authorizes local social services districts to choose which state- but not federally-required medicaid services to provide and categories of eligibility to cover

Authorizes local social services districts to choose which state-required but not federally-required medicaid services to provide to eligible persons and which categories of eligibility to cover;…

Michael H. RanzenhoferHealth Committee

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S4463Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Directs the public service commission to prepare and complete a comprehensive examination and study of the telecommunications industry in this state

Directs the public service commission to prepare and complete a comprehensive examination and study of the telecommunications industry in this state.

Michael H. RanzenhoferEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S4294Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to social services

Imposes a ninety day residency requirement for eligibility for medical assistance

Imposes a ninety day residency requirement for eligibility for medical assistance; authorizes the commissioner of health to promulgate any and all rules and regulations and take any other measures…

Michael H. RanzenhoferSocial Services Committee

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S4289Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to social services

Provides for a ninety day eligibility limitation on medical services not mandated by federal law

Provides for a ninety day eligibility limitation on medical services not mandated by federal law.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSocial Services Committee

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S4231Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to consumer protection

Restricts automatic renewal of contracts for electronic and life safety alarm services

Restricts automatic renewal of contracts for electronic and life safety alarm services; makes such automatic renewal provisions unenforceable unless: the automatic renewal offer terms or continuous…

Michael H. RanzenhoferConsumer Protection Committee

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S4224Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Reduces the total amount that a utility can be assessed from one percent to one-third of one percent

Reduces the total amount that a utility can be assessed from one percent to one-third of one percent.

Michael H. RanzenhoferEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S4195Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to local government

Establishes the "Public Construction Savings Act"

Establishes the "Public Construction Savings Act"; establishes situations where a project labor agreement is unnecessary to receive an award of a contract where they are the lowest bid.

Michael H. RanzenhoferLocal Government Committee

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S4196Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Increases the length of probation and conditional discharge for misdemeanor violations of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Increases the length of probation and conditional discharge for misdemeanor violations of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to five years.

Michael H. RanzenhoferCodes Committee

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S4139Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Authorizes the thruway authority to enter into mutual assistance agreements with municipalities and outdoor organizations for the assistance of motorists on the thruway during an emergency

Authorizes the thruway authority to enter into mutual assistance agreements with municipalities and outdoor organizations for the assistance of motorists on the thruway during an emergency;…

Michael H. RanzenhoferCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S4137Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to health

Modifies medicaid services' availability to bring them more in line with those of private health insurance coverage; repealer

Modifies availability of medicaid services to bring them more in line with those of private health insurance coverage.

Michael H. RanzenhoferHealth Committee

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S3972Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Enhanced real property tax exemption for veterans

Provides an enhanced real property tax exemption for veterans, regardless of income.

Michael H. RanzenhoferVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S3970Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Tax credit for the purchase of voltage regulation technology

Provides for a tax credit for the purchase of voltage regulation technology equal to fifty percent of the cost, up to a $1000 limit for all voltage regulation technology; provides for standards to…

Michael H. RanzenhoferInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3701Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Creates a jobs development incentive income tax credit available to employers who employ individuals previously receiving unemployment

Creates a job development incentive income tax credit available to employers who employ individuals previously receiving unemployment.

Michael H. RanzenhoferInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3601Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Prohibits bonuses for employees, officers and members of governing boards of state authorities who are members of the New York state retirement system

Prohibits bonuses for employees, officers and members of governing boards of state authorities who are members of the New York State retirement system, as a result of or by virtue of employment or…

Michael H. RanzenhoferCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S3605Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to finance

Relates to the eligibility for participation in the brownfield cleanup program; appropriation

Relates to the eligibility for participation in the brownfield cleanup program; makes appropriation therefor.

Michael H. RanzenhoferFinance Committee

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S3595Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to finance

Relates to the eligibility for participation in the brownfield cleanup program; appropriation

Relates to the eligibility for participation in the brownfield cleanup program; makes appropriation therefor.

Michael H. RanzenhoferFinance Committee

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S3599Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides that certain tax credits shall not apply if the certificate of remediation required to qualify for such credits is issued after March 31, 2018

Provides that certain tax credits shall not apply if the certificate of remediation required to qualify for such credits is issued after March 31, 2018.

Michael H. RanzenhoferInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3435Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to local government

Enacts "Erin's Law"; requires crosswalks near athletic fields and playgrounds

Enacts "Erin's Law"; requires crosswalks near athletic fields and playgrounds abutting roads; does not apply to restricted highways or where installation of a crosswalk would lead to an area that is…

Michael H. RanzenhoferLocal Government Committee

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S3436Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to independent directors and related party transactions; repealer

Relates to independent directors and related party transactions.

Michael H. RanzenhoferCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S3387Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Establishes a surcharge for the use of mobile telephones or the use of portable electronic devices while in a work area or school zone

Establishes a surcharge for the use of mobile telephones or the use of portable electronic devices while in a work area or school zone.

Michael H. RanzenhoferTransportation Committee

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S3385Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to finance

Relates to solicitation used by or on behalf of any charitable organization

Relates to solicitation used by or on behalf of any charitable organization.

Michael H. RanzenhoferFinance Committee

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S3327Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Provides that a person is guilty of harassment in the first degree if he or she strikes, shoves, kicks, et cetera a school employee

Provides that a person is guilty of harassment in the first degree, a class B misdemeanor, when he or she strikes, shoves, kicks or otherwise subjects a school employee to physical contact or…

Michael H. RanzenhoferCodes Committee

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S3294Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the definition of the term "cremation"

Relates to the definition of the term "cremation".

Michael H. RanzenhoferCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S3296Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Repeals subdivision 6 of section 18-a of the public service law, relating to a temporary state energy and utility service conservation assessment

Repeals certain provisions relating to a temporary state energy and utility service conservation assessment; reduces the total amount that can be charged from one percent to one-third of one percent.

Michael H. RanzenhoferEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S3297Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to children and families

Relates to the issue of military deployment as a factor in the awarding of custody in marital actions

Provides that the issue of military deployment shall not be considered as a factor in the awarding of custody in marital actions where a suitable child care plan is presented.

Michael H. RanzenhoferChildren And Families Committee

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S3298Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to labor

Relates to providing notification of prevailing wage violation allegations

Relates to providing notification of prevailing wage violation allegations.

Michael H. RanzenhoferLabor Committee

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S3295Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to project labor agreements for public work projects

Relates to the use of project labor agreements for public work projects by public authorities and the state.

Michael H. RanzenhoferCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S2952Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Provides free use of state parks to family members of deceased military

Provides free use of state parks to family members of deceased military; requires rules and regulations for timely implementation.

Michael H. RanzenhoferCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S2882Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Adds powers and duties to the canal corporation

Adds powers and duties to the canal corporation; directs the canal corporation to cause the design, preparation of plans, estimates and specifications and the supervision of the erection,…

Michael H. RanzenhoferTransportation Committee

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S2883Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Relates to automated payment detection, prevention and recovery solutions to reduce correctional healthcare overpayments, billed for eligible services

Relates to the development and implementation of automated payment detection, prevention and recovery solutions to reduce correctional healthcare overpayments, and requires that private health…

Michael H. RanzenhoferCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S2648Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to cargo facility charges by the Port Authority

Relates to cargo facility charges by the Port Authority; prohibits charges on import and export cargo leaving any marine facility owned or operated by the port authority.

Michael H. RanzenhoferCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S2649Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Prohibits the release of personal medical records or information without a warrant or express written authorization of the individual

Prohibits the release of personal medical records or information without a warrant or express written authorization of the individual; prohibits the condition of the consent of release for an…

Michael H. RanzenhoferCodes Committee

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S2646Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to local government

Relates to the vote of town boards concerning rezoning matters

Relates to the vote of town boards concerning rezoning matters.

Michael H. RanzenhoferLocal Government Committee

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S1559Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to local government

Exempts certain old growth forests from taxation

Exempts certain old-growth forests from private property taxation.

Michael H. RanzenhoferLocal Government Committee

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S1558Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Filing false liens or encumbrances against public officers or public employees is a first degree class E felony

Provides that filing false liens or encumbrances against public officers or public employees, or with the intent to harass, intimidate or otherwise attempt to affect the actions of the public…

Michael H. RanzenhoferCodes Committee

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S995Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to use of ultra low sulfur diesel fuel and best available technology by the state; repealer

Repeals provisions relating to use of ultra low sulfur diesel fuel and best available technology by the state.

Michael H. RanzenhoferEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S991Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Authorizes possession of a rifle or shotgun at a shooting range by a person between the ages of ten and twelve under the immediate supervision of certain authorized persons

Authorizes possession of a rifle or shotgun at a shooting range by a person between the ages of ten and twelve under the immediate supervision of certain authorized persons.

Michael H. RanzenhoferCodes Committee

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