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

K1305Assembly· Moved May 9, 2016· Adopted
Congratulating McKinley Ellis upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 7, 2016
Karl BrabenecAdopted
Adopted
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K1301Assembly· Moved May 9, 2016· Adopted
Commending Reverend Paul J. Drobin upon the occasion of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood on May 22, 2016
Anthony BrindisiAdopted
Adopted
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S7538Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to transportation

Provides for reimbursement of unused one-way, round trip, or multi-trip tickets purchased for use on the Long Island Rail Road or the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company

Provides for the reimbursement of the ticket price of unused one-way, round trip or multi-trip tickets purchased for use on the Long Island Rail Road or the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company if…

Todd KaminskyTransportation Committee

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S7531Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to local government

Repeals part A of chapter 60 of the laws of 2016, which provides for the transition of the school tax relief property tax exemption to a personal income tax credit

Repeals provisions relating to the transition of the school tax relief property tax exemption to a personal income tax credit.

David CarlucciLocal Government Committee

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S7254Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Substituted by a9572

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.

John J. BonacicOn the Senate floor

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S7055Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Amend and recommit to local government

Relates to the employment of retired police officers by school districts

Relates to the employment of retired police officers as special security officers by school districts.

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

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A9576AssemblyS7055· Moved May 9, 2016· Amend and recommit to codes

Relates to the employment of retired police officers by school districts

Relates to the employment of retired police officers as special security officers by school districts.

Fred ThieleCodes CommitteeLegal

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S7029Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to codes

Relates to designating members of the security force of Mary Imogene Bassett hospital network as peace officers

Designates members of the security force of Mary Imogene Bassett hospital network as peace officers.

James L. SewardCodes Committee

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S6649Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to the operator of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle from behind: Prima facie evidence relating thereto

Relates to the operator of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle from behind; establishes prima facie evidence relating thereto.

Thomas F. O'MaraTransportation Committee

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S6638Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to codes

Designates uniformed officers of the fire marshal's office of the town of Huntington as peace officers

Designates uniformed officers of the fire marshal's office of the town of Huntington as peace officers.

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

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S6603Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to economic development

Relates to licenses to sell at retail for consumption on the premises

Relates to licenses to sell at retail for consumption on the premises.

Martin J. GoldenEconomic Development Committee

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S6327Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to codes

Designates members of the security force at Saratoga Hospital as peace officers

Designates members of the security force at Saratoga Hospital as peace officers.

Kathleen A. MarchioneCodes Committee

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S5387Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to education

Relates to notification requirements for school districts located in cities of a million or more when a school district chooses to acquire a site for a new school

Relates to notification requirements for school districts located in cities with a population of one million or more when a school district chooses to acquire a site for a new school.

Tony AvellaEducation Committee

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S5164SenateA5099· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to codes

Designates, as peace officers, special deputy sheriffs of the county of Chautauqua within the grounds of and properties owned by the Chautauqua Institution

Designates, as peace officers, special deputy sheriffs of the county of Chautauqua within the grounds of and properties owned by the Chautauqua Institution.

Catharine YoungCodes CommitteeLegal

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S4655Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to codes

Provides for the seizure and forfeiture of vehicles, vessels and aircraft used in counterfeit goods

Provides for the seizure and forfeiture of vehicles, vessels and aircraft used in counterfeit goods.

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S4520Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to codes

Relates to murder in the first degree

Extends murder in the first degree to include victims who are members of the military or reserves.

Thomas CrociCodes Committee

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S4515Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to codes

Provides for revocation of probation where a person is convicted of a new offense while such person is under probation supervision for a felony offense

Provides for revocation of probation where a person is convicted of a felony or an offense in another jurisdiction which if committed in this state would constitute a felony, while the defendant is…

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S4328Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to governmental operations

Establishes procedures for negotiated rule making

Establishes procedures for negotiated rule making.

Terrence P. MurphyGovernmental Operations Committee

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S4325Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Substituted by a446

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…

Kemp HannonOn the Senate floor

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S4155Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to codes

In relation to designating urban park rangers employed by the city of New York as peace officers under state law

Relates to designating urban park rangers employed by the city of New York as peace officers.

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S4033Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to governmental operations

Provides a procedure for delaying the effective date of proposed agency rules

Provides a procedure for delaying the effective date of proposed agency rules.

Terrence P. MurphyGovernmental Operations Committee

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S3281Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to codes

In relation to resisting arrest of a police officer or peace officer

Relates to resisting arrest from a police officer or peace officer.

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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A4558Assembly· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or expression and includes offenses regarding gender identity or expression under the hate crimes statute

Prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or expression; defines "gender identity or expression" as having or being perceived as having a gender identity, self image, appearance, behavior or…

Richard GottfriedInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2542SenateA4232· Moved May 9, 2016· Reported and committed to cities

Directs New York city housing authority to first offer vacant apartments to mobility impaired tenants living on a higher floor

Directs New York city housing authority to first offer vacant apartments to mobility impaired tenants living on a higher floor.

Jesse HamiltonCities CommitteeLocal Government

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S2352Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Reported and committed to codes

Prohibits deceptive practices and the suppression of voters, and increases penalties for violations of the elective franchise

Makes the suppression of voters a civil violation.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsCodes Committee

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S1972Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to small business regulation guides

Relates to providing information and assistance to small businesses to prevent common regulatory violations.

David CarlucciGovernmental Operations Committee

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S1451Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to codes

Relates to assault in the second degree

Relates to deeming assault on a station customer assistant, any person whose official duties include the sale of tickets, passes, vouchers or other payment of fare to use a train or bus, the…

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S1059Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Reported and committed to finance

Relates to application of the state uniform fire prevention and building code to certain premises owned or leased by the state or public authorities

Relates to application of the state uniform fire prevention and building code; directs OGS to implement a phase-in of compliance for existing premises owned or leased by the state or certain public…

Martin J. GoldenFinance Committee

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S641Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to codes

Relates to endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person

Relates to endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person.

David J. ValeskyCodes Committee

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S526Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires companies to allow victims of domestic violence to cancel contracts when there is a domestic violence incident report, a police report, an order of protection or a signed affidavit

Requires companies to allow victims of domestic violence to cancel contracts when there is a permanent order of protection in place.

Kevin S. ParkerCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S403Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to codes

Relates to categorizing retired police officers employed by a school district as a school resource officer as peace officers

Relates to categorizing retired police officers employed by a school district as school resource officers as peace officers.

Patrick M. GallivanCodes Committee

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S398Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to children and families

Relates to transmitting certain information to the local child protective services

Requires the office of children and family services to determine and then notify the appropriate local child protective service if the subject of an allegation of child abuse or maltreatment is the…

Patrick M. GallivanChildren And Families Committee

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S338Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Reported and committed to investigations and government operations

Relates to the use of campaign funds for attorney's fees

Relates to the use of campaign funds to pay attorney's fees.

Brad Hoylman-SigalInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A49Assembly· Moved May 9, 2016· Referred to health

Provides a program to promote leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma research, education and treatment and establishes the leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma research, education and treatment fund

Provides a program to promote leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma research, education and treatment and establishes the leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma research, education and treatment fund; authorizes…

Michael CusickHealth Committee

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S60Senate· Moved May 9, 2016· Reported and committed to codes

Relates to political contributions

Relates to political contributions by limited liability companies.

Daniel L. SquadronCodes Committee

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S7526Senate· Moved May 6, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to liability of members for wages due to laborers, servants or employees by domestic and foreign limited liability companies

Relates to liability of members for wages due to laborers, servants or employees by domestic and foreign limited liability companies.

David J. ValeskyCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S7525Senate· Moved May 6, 2016· Referred to agriculture

Relates to the reimbursement of schools for purchasing New York farm products

Relates to the reimbursement of schools for purchasing New York farm products; establishes rates of reimbursement dependent upon the percentage that New York farm products constitute a school's food…

David J. ValeskyAgriculture Committee

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S7518Senate· Moved May 6, 2016· Referred to finance

Relates to the publication of information regarding waivers of compliance with state contract provisions concerning minority and women-owned business enterprise participation requirements

Relates to the publication of information regarding waivers of compliance with state contract provisions concerning minority-owned and women-owned business enterprise participation requirements.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonFinance Committee

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S7509Senate· Moved May 6, 2016· Referred to elections

Removes the requirement of publishing a candidate's residence prior to an election

Removes the requirement of publishing a candidate's residence prior to an election.

Fredrick J. Akshar IIElections Committee

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A7793Assembly· Moved May 6, 2016· Amend and recommit to governmental employees

Relates to the twenty-five year retirement system for certain New York city employees

Relates to the twenty-five year retirement program for members of the New York city employees' retirement system who are employed as fire protection inspectors and associate fire protection…

Peter AbbateGovernmental Employees Committee

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S5176Senate· Moved May 6, 2016· Amend and recommit to finance

Authorizes the offering of twelve month work exemption to certain parents or relatives in receipt of public assistance who personally provide child care

Authorizes the offering of the twelve month work exemption to certain parents or relatives in receipt of public assistance who personally provide child care.

Tony AvellaFinance Committee

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A6180Assembly· Moved May 6, 2016· Amend and recommit to corporations, authorities and commissions

Enacts the corporate accountability for tax expenditures act

Enacts the corporate accountability for tax expenditures act; standardizes applications for state development assistance for empire zone assistance and industrial development agency assistance;…

Brian KavanaghCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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