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

S7757Senate· Moved May 12, 2016· Referred to transportation
Relates to warnings regarding two-point seat belts
Requires the commissioner of DMV to provide applicants for registration of vehicles manufactured before 2009 with informational materials informing them of the hazards associated with a two-point…
John J. BonacicTransportation Committee
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S7749SenateA8042· Moved May 12, 2016· Referred to civil service and pensions
Relates to the promotion and administration of scheduled civil service exams
Relates to the promotion of civil service exams and requires the state civil service department to administer certain civil service exams at educational opportunity centers.

S7723Senate· Moved May 12, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides paid time off for Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police officers who become ill or injured in the performance of their duties

Provides for paid time off for port authority of New York and New Jersey police officers who become ill or injured while in the performance of their duties as to necessitate medical or other…

Andrew J. LanzaCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S7716Senate· Moved May 12, 2016· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to the retirement of deputy sheriffs-civil in the county of Monroe

Authorizes the county of Monroe to adopt a resolution to extend provisions of section 89-x of the retirement and social security law to deputy sheriffs-civil in the county of Monroe; defines…

Joseph E. RobachCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S7714Senate· Moved May 12, 2016· Referred to health

Requires a study of the implementation of medical marihuana in regards to banking, tax revenue collection, and employment tax collection issues

Requires a study of the implementation of medical marihuana in regards to banking, tax revenue collection, and employment tax collection issues.

Diane J. SavinoHealth Committee

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S7693SenateA10282· Moved May 12, 2016· Referred to higher education

Relates to the dispensing of drugs by pharmacists to veterinarians

Relates to the dispensing of drugs by pharmacists to veterinarians.

David J. ValeskyHigher Education CommitteeEducation

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S7672Senate· Moved May 12, 2016· Referred to transportation

Establishes the behavioral-based driver retraining programs and the behavioral-based driver retraining pilot program fund

Establishes the behavioral-based driver retraining program and the behavioral-based driver retraining pilot program fund.

David J. ValeskyTransportation Committee

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S7665Senate· Moved May 12, 2016· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Enacts the "Long Island power authority ratepayers protection act"; repealer

Enacts the "Long Island power authority ratepayers protection act"; provides that any issuance of bonds by the authority must be authorized by a majority of the ratepayers of the authority by a…

Kenneth P. LaValleEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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A10138Assembly· Moved May 12, 2016· Referred to energy

Enacts the "Long Island power authority ratepayers protection act"; repealer

Enacts the "Long Island power authority ratepayers protection act"; provides that any issuance of bonds by the authority must be authorized by a majority of the ratepayers of the authority by a…

Fred ThieleEnergy Committee

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A10139Assembly· Moved May 12, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Relates to the business income base rate and certain small business taxpayers

Enacts the "small business tax reform act"; relates to the business income base rate and certain small business taxpayers.

Fred ThieleWays And Means Committee

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S7662Senate· Moved May 12, 2016· Referred to civil service and pensions

Grants service credit to members of the uniformed correction force of the New York city department of correction covered by provisions of law for over 25 years

Grants service credit to members of the uniformed correction force of the New York city department of correction covered by provisions of law with over 25 years of service.

Martin J. GoldenCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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A10131Assembly· Moved May 12, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Establishes the New York city eastside finance corporation

Establishes the New York city eastside finance corporation.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A10128Assembly· Moved May 12, 2016· Referred 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…

Felix OrtizHigher Education Committee

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A9531Assembly· Moved May 12, 2016· Substituted by s7160

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during certain periods; appropriation

Provides up to three years of service credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during times of peace; removes requirement that such military service…

Amy PaulinOn the Assembly floor

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S6741Senate· Moved May 12, 2016· Amend (t) and recommit to finance

Relates to the Long Island Rail Road weekend reduced fare program

Amends the Long Island Rail Road weekend reduced fare program to include the Far Rockaway station.

James Sanders Jr.Finance Committee

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A8441Assembly· Moved May 12, 2016· Amend and recommit to economic development

Prohibits the sale and distribution of synthetic cannabinoids; and establishes a statewide synthetic cannabinoid surrender program

Prohibits the sale and distribution of synthetic cannabinoids; and establishes a statewide synthetic cannabinoid surrender program.

Mark GjonajEconomic Development Committee

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A3859Assembly· Moved May 12, 2016· Advanced to third reading cal.587

Makes provisions regarding small claims jurisdiction where claimant is a tenant or lessee of real property owned by defendant that is situated within certain limits

Provides for small claims jurisdiction where claimant is a tenant or lessee of real property owned by the defendant and such real property is situated within the county, within a district of the…

Richard GottfriedOn the Assembly floor

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A3385Assembly· Moved May 12, 2016· Advanced to third reading cal.583

Requires inclusion and explanation of additional annual data in assessing record of performance of banking institutions in meeting community credit needs

Requires inclusion and explanation of additional annual data in assessing record of performance of banking institutions in meeting community credit needs; additional data to include but not be…

Annette RobinsonOn the Assembly floor

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A2710Assembly· Moved May 12, 2016· Advanced to third reading cal.579

Relates to the rates paid for net-metering technology

Relates to the rates paid for net-metering; makes the rates paid by micro-combined heat and power or fuel cell customer-generators the same as other customer-generators.

Amy PaulinOn the Assembly floor

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A2512Assembly· Moved May 12, 2016· Advanced to third reading cal.578

Prohibits the imposition of certain fees at the expiration of a term on a motor vehicle lease which constitutes administrative, clerical or handling charges

Provides that with respect to leases on motor vehicles, no lease shall provide that the lessee would be charged a turn-in fee at the expiration of the term which constitutes solely an additional fee…

Steven EnglebrightOn the Assembly floor

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S7642Senate· Moved May 11, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to branch offices of licensed manufacturers

Relates to the alcoholic beverage control division; provides for the filling of a vacancy of the chairman caused by death, resignation, removal or disability of such chairman; authorizes the…

Andrew J. LanzaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S7620Senate· Moved May 11, 2016· Referred to children and families

Relates to creating the multi-disciplinary team demonstration program for complex cases of adult abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation

Relates to creating the multi-disciplinary team demonstration program for complex cases of adult abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.

Andrew J. LanzaChildren And Families Committee

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S7621Senate· Moved May 11, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to the sale of privately held wines and liquors

Relates to the sale of privately held wines and liquors; allows unlimited auctions of wine and/or liquor during the period a wine and liquor auction permit is in effect.

Andrew J. LanzaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S7617SenateA9764· Moved May 11, 2016· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to freshwater wetlands and repeals section 24-1305 relating thereto

Relates to the definition of freshwater wetlands; repeals section relating to the applicability of the freshwater wetlands article; provides authority of DEC over wetlands which are one acre or…

George LatimerEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

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S7597Senate· Moved May 11, 2016· Referred to education

Relates to the computation of foundation aid and addition of credit recovery aid for the Maisto Districts

Relates to the computation of foundation aid and addition of credit recovery aid for the Maisto Districts; relates to calculation of the period of probable usefulness regarding payment for Maisto…

Joseph A. GriffoEducation Committee

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A9994Assembly· Moved May 11, 2016· Reported referred to codes

Requires a New York state legend on all bell jar tickets sold in New York state

Requires a New York state legend on all bell jar tickets sold in New York state.

J. Gary PretlowCodes Committee

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S7434Senate· Moved May 11, 2016· Reported and committed to finance

Directs the department of financial services to establish an electronic database of residential real property that was foreclosed upon

Directs the department of financial services to establish an electronic database of residential real property that was foreclosed upon, and is vacant or abandoned but occupied by tenants; grants…

Jeffrey D. KleinFinance Committee

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A9848Assembly· Moved May 11, 2016· Amend and recommit to transportation

Creates the road usage charge pilot program

Creates a pilot program designed to assess various issues related to implementing a vehicle-miles-traveled fee.

Robert J. RodriguezTransportation Committee

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S7306SenateA9891· Moved May 11, 2016· Substituted by a9891a

Removes {123I} ioflupane from being designated as a controlled substance

Removes {123I} ioflupane from being designated as a controlled substance.

Kemp HannonOn the Senate floor

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S7171Senate· Moved May 11, 2016· Substituted by a8156b

Relates to the assignment of rights resulting from a land bank's successful tender for property to the foreclosing governmental unit

Provides the land bank can assign all rights resulting from the land bank's successful tender for the property to the foreclosing governmental unit; allows the property to be deeded directly to the…

Patrick M. GallivanOn the Senate floor

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S7090Senate· Moved May 11, 2016· Substituted by a10105

Relates to electronic filing with the state board of elections of copies of political communications

Relates to electronic filing with the state board of elections of copies of political communications.

David J. ValeskyOn the Senate floor

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S6979Senate· Moved May 11, 2016· Substituted by a7597

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.

Fredrick J. Akshar IIOn the Senate floor

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S6818Senate· Moved May 11, 2016· Substituted by a7817

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

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

Tony AvellaOn the Senate floor

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S6748Senate· Moved May 11, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to increasing the penalty for a moving violation which results in the serious bodily injury or death of another person

Provides a minimum penalty of $300 for a moving violation which results in the serious bodily injury or death of another person.

Rich FunkeTransportation Committee

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S6606Senate· Moved May 11, 2016· Referred to judiciary

Authorizes municipal legislative bodies to enact local laws and ordinances providing for mediation of land use decisions

Authorizes certain municipal legislative bodies, including towns and villages, to enact local laws and ordinances providing for non-binding mediation of land use decisions.

Patty RitchieJudiciary Committee

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S6333Senate· Moved May 11, 2016· Substituted by a9035

Authorizes Thomas Malley to take the competitive exam for police officer and be placed on the eligible list for such position in the village of Fort Plain

Authorizes Thomas Malley to take the competitive exam for police officer and be placed on the eligible list for such position in the village of Fort Plain.

George AmedoreOn the Senate floor

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S6331Senate· Moved May 11, 2016· Substituted by a9034

Authorizes Richard Insogna, Jr. to take the competitive exam for police officer and be placed on the eligible list for such position in the village of Fort Plain

Authorizes Richard Insogna, Jr. to take the competitive exam for police officer and be placed on the eligible list for such position in the village of Fort Plain.

George AmedoreOn the Senate floor

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S6332Senate· Moved May 11, 2016· Substituted by a9040

Authorizes Patrick Cechnicki to take the competitive exam for police officer and be placed on the eligible list for such position in the village of Fort Plain

Authorizes Patrick Cechnicki to take the competitive exam for police officer and be placed on the eligible list for such position in the village of Fort Plain.

George AmedoreOn the Senate floor

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S6265Senate· Moved May 11, 2016· Referred to racing and wagering

Relates to allowing alcoholic beverages as prizes in any game of chance

Relates to allowing alcoholic beverages as prizes in any game of chance.

Rich FunkeRacing And Wagering Committee

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S6243Senate· Moved May 11, 2016· Reported and committed to finance

Relates to reporting of financial exploitation; and establishes a financial exploitation, outreach, education and training program and fund

Relates to reporting of financial exploitation; establishes a financial exploitation, outreach, education and training program and fund.

Jesse HamiltonFinance Committee

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S4615Senate· Moved May 11, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Provides for a personal income tax deduction for school supplies paid for out-of-pocket by K-12 teachers in public and nonpublic schools, up to $500 per year

Provides for a personal income tax deduction for school supplies paid for out-of-pocket by K-12 teachers in public and nonpublic schools, up to $500 per year.

Andrew J. LanzaWays And Means Committee

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S4511Senate· Moved May 11, 2016· Referred to correction

Increases the in-person appearance requirements for level two sex offenders

Increases the in-person appearance requirements for level two sex offenders from every three years to every year.

Andrew J. LanzaCorrection Committee

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S3071Senate· Moved May 11, 2016· Referred to children and families

Enacts "Renee's law" to provide greater protection and disclosure to employees of facilities where juvenile delinquents and youthful offenders are placed

Enacts "Renee's Law"; directs the commissioner of children and family services to provide training to all employees of programs and facilities in which youths are placed or committed; grants access…

Catharine YoungChildren And Families Committee

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S2950Senate· Moved May 11, 2016· Referred to correction

Relates to sex offender residence limitation

Relates to sex offender residence limitation; restricts level two and three sex offenders from residing within 1,500 feet of their victims.

Terrence P. MurphyCorrection Committee

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S2727Senate· Moved May 11, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Relates to the volunteer firefighters' and ambulance workers' credit; repealer

Repeals the provision of law that volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers who receive a real property tax exemption for service may not receive the income tax credit for such service; makes…

Joseph A. GriffoWays And Means Committee

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