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

A9686Assembly· Signed Jun 1, 2016· Signed chap.48
Extends expiration of provisions of judiciary law authorizing referees to determine applications for orders of protection while family court is in session
Extends the chief administrator of the courts' authority to allow referees to determine certain applications to a family court for an order of protection; extends for two more years, the judicial…
Harry B. BronsonSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
A9572Assembly· Signed Jun 1, 2016· Signed chap.47
Relates to service of process upon limited liability corporations and limited liability partnerships
Relates to service of process upon limited liability corporations and limited liability partnerships.
Edward Braunstein

A9480Assembly· Signed Jun 1, 2016· Signed chap.46

Extends provisions relating to participation in the banking development districts program to January l, 2023

Extends provisions relating to participation in the banking development districts program to January 1, 2023.

Kimberly Jean-PierreSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6966Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Substituted by a10519

Relates to the leasing and licensing of property

Relates to the leasing and licensing of property by the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation for Sampson State Park.

Michael F. NozzolioOn the Senate floor

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S6799Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Substituted by a10547

Authorizes the town of Hempstead, in the county of Nassau, to amortize over a period of 10 years, the payments made to town employees upon separation from employment

Authorizes the town of Hempstead, in the county of Nassau, to amortize over a period of 10 years, the payments made to town employees upon separation from employment.

Kemp HannonOn the Senate floor

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S6730Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Substituted by a356

Directs the commissioner of health to cause the distribution of crib safety information to maternity patients

Directs the commissioner of health to cause the distribution of crib safety information to maternity patients: information detailing safe sleeping procedures for babies, crib product recalls and…

Martin J. GoldenOn the Senate floor

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A9211Assembly· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Reported referred to rules

Requires insurance companies to provide at least ninety days of rehabilitation services to an insured upon a doctor's prescription

Requires insurance companies to provide at least ninety days of rehabilitation services to an insured upon a doctor's prescription.

Albert A. StirpeRules Committee

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S6657Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Amend and recommit to health

Relates to maternal depression screenings

Relates to maternal depression screenings; requires maternal health care providers providing pre- and postnatal care or pediatric care to the mother's infant to invite the mother to fill out a…

Roxanne J. PersaudHealth Committee

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S6655Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Referred to health

Relates to services for individuals with traumatic brain injuries sustained after age twenty-one in rural areas

Relates to services for individuals with traumatic brain injuries sustained after age twenty-one in rural areas.

Catharine YoungHealth Committee

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S6622Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Substituted by a9117

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.

Robert OrttOn the Senate floor

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A8708Assembly· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Reported referred to ways and means

Relates to providing for multi-formatted services menus for the cognitively impaired on websites operated by certain state agencies

Relates to providing for multi-formatted service menus for the cognitively impaired on websites operated by certain state agencies; includes the department of health, office for people with…

Angelo SantabarbaraWays And Means Committee

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A8659Assembly· Signed Jun 1, 2016· Signed chap.45

Relates to bonds and notes of the city of Yonkers

Relates to bonds and notes of the city of Yonkers.

J. Gary PretlowSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6249Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Substituted by a9925

Establishes a tax credit for the purchase and installation of geothermal energy systems

Establishes a tax credit for the purchase and installation of geothermal energy systems.

Robert OrttOn the Senate floor

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S6058Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Substituted by a8548a

Designates a certain portion of the state highway system in the town of West Seneca, county of Erie to be the "West Seneca Veterans Memorial Highway"

Designates a certain portion of state route two hundred seventy-seven in the town of West Seneca, county of Erie, to be the "West Seneca Veterans Memorial Highway".

Patrick M. GallivanOn the Senate floor

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S5999Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Substituted by a7628a

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…

Kevin S. ParkerOn the Senate floor

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S5947Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Referred to codes

Relates to the sentencing requirements for the offenses of hindering prosecution and conspiracy

Relates to the sentencing requirements for the offenses of hindering prosecution and conspiracy.

Kathleen A. MarchioneCodes Committee

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S5898Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Substituted by a7853

Relates to adding a representative from WUFO Studios to the Michigan Street African Heritage Corridor commission

Relates to adding a representative from WUFO Studios to the Michigan Street African Heritage Corridor commission.

Timothy M. KennedyOn the Senate floor

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A7817Assembly· Signed Jun 1, 2016· Signed chap.44

Relates to ensuring that certain notification requirements are cost-effective and efficient

Relates to ensuring that certain notification requirements are cost-effective and efficient.

Michael CusickSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7597Assembly· Signed Jun 1, 2016· Signed chap.43

Provides for the repeal of subdivision 8 of section 4-104 of the election law, relating to the amount paid to lease a polling station

Relates to the amount paid to lease a polling station.

Michael CusickSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7545Assembly· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Reported referred to ways and means

Requires mandatory health insurance coverage for prosthetic devices

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

Marcos CrespoWays And Means Committee

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S5514Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Referred to cities

Authorizes the transfer of certain pumping stations to the city of New York

Authorizes the transfer of certain pumping stations located in the borough of Queens to the city of New York.

Tony AvellaCities Committee

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S5418Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Referred to governmental operations

Extends the period of time for which a notice of proposed rule making must appear in the state register from 45 days to 60 days

Extends the period of time for which a notice of proposed rule making must appear in the state register from 45 days to 60 days.

Terrence P. MurphyGovernmental Operations Committee

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S5308SenateA3507· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Prohibits the use of automated sales suppression devices, zappers or phantom-ware

Prohibits the use of automated sales suppression devices, zappers or phantom-ware.

Carl L. MarcellinoWays And Means CommitteeFinance

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S5306Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Substituted by a7574e

Authorizes a pilot residential parking permit system in the city of Buffalo

Authorizes a pilot residential parking permit system in the city of Buffalo; requires payment of fees applicable to parking within certain areas.

Timothy M. KennedyOn the Senate floor

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S5155Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Referred to higher education

Relates to granting SUNY community college campus peace officers, who are either former or current police officers, access to criminal history record information pursuant to 9 NYCRR 6051.1

Relates to granting SUNY community college campus peace officers, who are either former or current police officers, access to criminal history record information pursuant to 9 NYCRR 6051.1.

David J. ValeskyHigher Education Committee

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S5100Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Substituted by a7181

Relates to an informational leaflet relating to safe sleep

Relates to an informational leaflet relating to safe sleep; requires that the informational leaflet for maternity patients include recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics relating to…

Andrew J. LanzaOn the Senate floor

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S4953Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Referred to correction

Makes the failure of a sex offender to register or verify pursuant to sex offender registration act, or working on an ice cream truck a class D felony

Makes the failure of a sex offender to register or verify pursuant to the provisions of the sex offender registration act or violation of the prohibition on sex offenders being employed on a motor…

Michael VendittoCorrection Committee

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S4917Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Amend (t) and recommit to higher education

Regulates the practice of naturopathic medicine

Regulates the practice of naturopathic medicine; establishes a state board for naturopathic medicine; establishes requirements to receive a limited permit in naturopathic medicine; establishes…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S4820Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Reported and committed to finance

Provides for the licensing of genetic counselors; creates the state committee for genetic counseling

Provides for the licensing of genetic counselors; creates the state committee for genetic counseling.

Kenneth P. LaValleFinance Committee

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A6903Assembly· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Reported referred to ways and means

Relates to requiring agencies to provide unsuccessful bidders that are certified minority and women-owned business enterprises with a written statement articulating the reasons for rejection

Relates to requiring agencies to provide unsuccessful bidders that are certified minority- and women-owned business enterprises with a written statement of the completion of the procurement…

Michael BlakeWays And Means Committee

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S4487Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Referred to governmental employees

Authorizes the New York state teachers' retirement system to accept an application for disability retirement benefits from James O'Connell

Authorizes the New York state teachers' retirement system to accept an application for disability retirement benefits from James O'Connell.

John J. BonacicGovernmental Employees Committee

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A6389Assembly· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Referred to codes

Relates to plans for representation of persons accused of a crime or certain parties in family or surrogate's court

Relates to plans for representation of persons accused of a crime or certain parties in family or surrogate's court.

Joseph LentolCodes Committee

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S4401Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Substituted by a6884

Relates to a certain agreement for a payment in lieu of taxes with respect to a lessee that is a qualified empire zone enterprise of certain real property

Relates to a certain agreement for a payment in lieu of taxes with respect to a lessee that is a qualified empire zone enterprise of certain real property.

Phil BoyleOn the Senate floor

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S4348Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Ordered to third reading cal.731

Authorizes the commissioner of health to establish standards, and review and implement requirements for the performance of continuing medical education on pain management, palliative care and addiction

Authorizes the commissioner of health to establish standards, and review and implement requirements for the performance of continuing medical education on pain management, palliative care and…

Kemp HannonOn the Assembly floor

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S4086Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Referred to economic development

Establishes a defense for underage sale of alcoholic beverages to licensees which perform transaction scans and have no violations for 2 years

Establishes a defense for underage sale of alcoholic beverages to licensees which perform transaction scans and have no violations for 2 years.

Jeffrey D. KleinEconomic Development Committee

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S3661Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Referred to mental health

Relates to the issuance of guidance documents to certain state oversight agencies for meeting reporting requirements established by the justice center

Relates to the issuance of guidance documents to certain state oversight agencies for meeting reporting requirements established by the justice center.

Robert OrttMental Health Committee

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A5062Assembly· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Referred to health

Provides for establishment of the New York Health plan

Establishes the New York Health program, a comprehensive system of access to health insurance for New York state residents; provides for administrative structure of the plan; provides for powers and…

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

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S3517Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to transfers from the environmental protection fund to the general fund

Relates to transfers from the environmental protection fund to the general fund.

Carl L. MarcellinoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S3204Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Referred to housing

Prohibits disclosure under the freedom of information law, information provided by mortgagees to the department of housing preservation and development of the city of New York relating to foreclosures

Prohibits disclosure, under the freedom of information law, of information provided by mortgagees to the department of housing preservation and development of the city of New York relating to…

Martin J. GoldenHousing Committee

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S3188Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2016· Reported and committed to finance

Enacts the higher education community service act to promote volunteer service by higher education students

Enacts the higher education community service act to promote volunteer service by higher education students; creates a council for higher education community service to regulate and recognize…

Toby Ann StaviskyFinance Committee

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