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

A4073Assembly· Moved Nov 10, 2016· Enacting clause stricken
Relates to pay for military duty
Relates to pay for military duty covering forty working days or sixty calendar days.
Phillip GoldfederStricken
ImpactPending
PassagePending
A3754Assembly· Moved Nov 10, 2016· Enacting clause stricken
Regulates and restricts the reduction of the mental health census of adult homes; establishes a workgroup to study and report on transition of persons with serious mental illness to most integrated setting
Regulates and restricts the reduction of the mental health census of adult homes; establishes a workgroup to study and report on the transition of persons with serious mental illness into the most…
Phillip GoldfederStricken
Impact

A3751Assembly· Moved Nov 10, 2016· Enacting clause stricken

Caps annual water rate increases at four percent in N.Y. city

Caps annual water rate increases at four percent in a city having a population of one million or more persons.

Phillip GoldfederStricken

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S5478Senate· Signed Nov 7, 2016· Signed chap.421

Relates to the agreement among the states to elect the president by national popular vote

Relates to the agreement among the states to elect the president by national popular vote; makes such provisions permanent.

Joseph A. GriffoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10362Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.419

Relates to the effectiveness of payments in lieu of taxes made by certain entities for property located at One Nirvana Plaza, Forestport, New York

Relates to the effectiveness of payments in lieu of taxes made by certain entities for property located at One Nirvana Plaza, Forestport, New York.

Anthony BrindisiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10248Assembly· Vetoed Nov 4, 2016· Tabled

Relates to clarifying the basis upon which the state liquor authority has the authority to revoke, suspend or cancel a license or permit

Relates to clarifying the basis upon which the state liquor authority has the authority to revoke, suspend or cancel a license or permit by excluding perceived violations of the laws of other states…

Phil SteckVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A10242Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.418

Relates to requiring certain agencies to submit regulatory agendas for publication in the state register

Relates to requiring certain agencies to submit regulatory agendas for publication in the state register.

Kenneth ZebrowskiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10214Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.417

Relates to an exemption of capital improvements to multiple dwelling buildings within certain cities

Relates to an exemption of capital improvements to multiple dwelling buildings within certain cities.

Philip PalmesanoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10196Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.416

Relates to insurance reserve funds of certain school districts

Grants the Minisink Valley central school district the authority to establish insurance reserve funds.

James SkoufisSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9902Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Approval memo.8

Codifies the early childhood advisory council

Codifies the early childhood advisory council to promote a comprehensive and high quality early childhood system.

Donna LupardoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6987Senate· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Approval memo.9

Increases the number of counties in which services can be performed to qualify for the empire state film production credit

Increases the number of counties in which services can be performed to qualify for the empire state film production credit.

George AmedoreSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9412Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.414

Relates to insurance reserve funds of certain school districts

Grants the Scarsdale union free school district and Vernon Verona Sherrill central school district the authority to establish insurance reserve funds.

Anthony BrindisiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9317Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.413

Relates to meetings of the interagency task force on human trafficking; adds additional members to the board

Relates to the composition of the interagency task force on human trafficking and the duties and meeting requirements of such task force.

Andrew HevesiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9219Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.412

Relates to notice of public hearings relating to the adoption of rules and regulations

Relates to notice of public hearings relating to the adoption of rules and regulations.

Kenneth ZebrowskiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9191Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.411

Relates to collection period after assessment not being extended as a result of hospitalization for members of the armed forces, astronauts and victims of certain terrorist attacks

Relates to collection period after assessment not being extended as a result of hospitalization for members of the armed forces, astronauts and victims of certain terrorist attacks.

Linda RosenthalSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9129Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.410

Extends the expiration of provisions relating to a restricted dental facility license

Extends the expiration of provisions relating to a restricted dental faculty license; requires a report proposing legislation to address the shortage of New York trained dentists pursuing academic…

Deborah GlickSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9056Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.409

Relates to the consumption of alcohol by students under the age of twenty-one who are enrolled in certain courses of study

Relates to the consumption of alcohol by students under the age of twenty-one who are enrolled in certain courses of study.

Donna LupardoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8650Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.408

Relates to the identification and assessment of human trafficking victims

Requires every general hospital, public health center, diagnostic center, treatment center or outpatient department to provide identification, assessment, and appropriate treatment or referral of…

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8641Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.407

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.

Andrew HevesiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7770Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Approval memo.7

Provides for the financing and construction of capital facilities for a certain not-for-profit corporation

Provides for the financing and construction of capital facilities for a certain not-for-profit corporation.

Jo Anne SimonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7307Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.405

Proscribes indemnity agreements in motor carrier transportation contracts

Proscribes indemnity agreements in motor carrier transportation contracts.

Donna LupardoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A6884Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.404

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.

Fred ThieleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A5991Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.403

Relates to establishing the School Energy Efficiency Collaborative Act of 2016

Establishes the School Energy Efficiency Collaborative Act of 2016 to reduce redundancies, raise awareness, and promote the efficient implementation of energy projects in school districts across the…

Marcos CrespoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A5510Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.402

Relates to information concerning dense breasts

Relates to information concerning dense breasts.

Ellen C. JaffeeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A5133Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.401

Relates to permanent total disability benefits received by disabled volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers

Relates to permanent total disability benefits received by disabled volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers; provides for a cost-of-living adjustment to such benefits.

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A2558Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.400

Relates to the licensing of acupuncturists and the practice of the profession of acupuncture

Relates to the licensing of acupuncturists and the practice of the profession of acupuncture.

Richard GottfriedSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A1150Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.399

Establishes the Senior Center Council to provide a forum for the discussion of challenges facing senior centers

Establishes the Senior Center Council to provide a forum for the discussion of challenges facing senior centers.

Robert J. RodriguezSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A680Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.398

Authorizes the provision of free spaying and neutering services in lieu of self-instructional course work for continuing education requirements for veterinarians

Authorizes the provision of free spaying and neutering services in lieu of self-instructional course work for continuing education requirements for veterinarians with services provided in the office…

Linda RosenthalSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A446Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.397

Relates to midwifery birth centers

Relates to midwifery birth centers; includes term within the definition of a hospital; directs the commissioner of health to make regulations relating to establishment and operation of midwifery…

Richard GottfriedSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8184Senate· Moved Nov 2, 2016· Amend and recommit to rules

Establishes the commission on Roosevelt Avenue to study and make recommendations relating to crime and economic development on such avenue in the borough of Queens

Establishes the commission on Roosevelt Avenue to study and make recommendations relating to crime and economic development on such avenue in the borough of Queens, between 49th Street and 114th…

José PeraltaRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A8704Assembly· Signed Oct 21, 2016· Signed chap.396

Relates to prohibiting advertising for the use of dwelling units in a class A multiple dwelling

Relates to prohibiting advertising for the use of dwelling units in a class A multiple dwelling.

Linda RosenthalSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7927Senate· Signed Sep 30, 2016· Signed chap.395

Provides for the use of certain property

Provides for the use of certain property in the county of Suffolk.

Thomas CrociSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10266Assembly· Signed Sep 30, 2016· Signed chap.391

Relates to taxation of unincorporated businesses

Relates to taxation of unincorporated businesses.

Herman D. FarrellSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7442Senate· Signed Sep 30, 2016· Approval memo.6

Relates to certain recording taxes

Allows that additional taxes on each mortgage or real property be placed upon certain transportation districts.

John A. DeFranciscoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7110Senate· Signed Sep 30, 2016· Signed chap.393

Extends until January 1, 2019, the deadline to apply for the solar electric generating system real property tax abatement

Extends until January 1, 2019, the deadline to apply for the solar electric generating system real property tax abatement.

Andrew J. LanzaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6231Senate· Signed Sep 30, 2016· Signed chap.392

Provides that people receiving a United States Postal Service disability pension are eligible to participate in the disability rent increase exemption program

Provides that people receiving a United States Postal Service disability pension are eligible to participate in the disability rent increase exemption program.

Leroy ComrieSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5670Senate· Vetoed Sep 30, 2016· Vetoed memo.222

Relates to the sharing of revenue from gaming devices located within the county of Madison

Relates to the sharing of revenue from gaming devices located within the county of Madison.

David J. ValeskyVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A3887Assembly· Signed Sep 30, 2016· Approval memo.5

Relates to clarifying health education

Relates to clarifying health education.

Catherine NolanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A99Assembly· Signed Sep 30, 2016· Signed chap.389

Establishes an underground utility improvement district in the town of East Hampton, county of Suffolk

Establishes an underground utility improvement district in the town of East Hampton, county of Suffolk.

Fred ThieleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8095Senate· Signed Sep 29, 2016· Signed chap.388

Relates to the eligibility of J-51 tax abatements to reflect cost of living adjustments

Relates to the eligibility of J-51 tax abatements to reflect cost-of-living adjustments.

Tony AvellaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8060Senate· Signed Sep 29, 2016· Signed chap.387

Authorizes the port authority of New York and New Jersey to offer a certain retirement option to port authority police officers Timothy GaNun and Jason DeVirgilio

Authorizes the port authority of New York and New Jersey to offer a certain retirement option to port authority police officers Timothy GaNun and Jason DeVirgilio.

Martin J. GoldenSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8008Senate· Signed Sep 29, 2016· Signed chap.386

Relates to granting retroactive tier IV membership in the NYS local employees' retirement system to Ryan L. Dickerson

Relates to granting retroactive tier IV membership in the NYS and local employees' retirement system to Ryan L.

Thomas F. O'MaraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7973Senate· Signed Sep 29, 2016· Signed chap.385

Relates to the Schenectady county metroplex development authority

Extends provisions of the Schenectady county metroplex development authority from August 31, 2033 until August 31, 2038; increases the bond limit from $75,000,000 to $100,000,000.

Hugh T. FarleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10409Assembly· Vetoed Sep 29, 2016· Tabled

Relates to a study on the recruitment and retention of direct support professionals working with people with developmental disabilities

Directs the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to study and report on the recruitment and retention of direct support professionals working with people with…

Aileen GuntherVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A10258Assembly· Signed Sep 29, 2016· Signed chap.358

Requires the division of veterans' affairs to establish, operate and maintain a free mobile application

Requires the division of veterans' affairs to establish, operate and maintain a free mobile application for the purposes of providing veterans and their family members with information relating to…

Michael BlakeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10219Assembly· Signed Sep 29, 2016· Signed chap.357