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

J4929Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Adopted
Honoring Charles R. Elmore upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Donald Schields Award by the Town of Deerpark Police Benevolent Association on March 19, 2016
John J. BonacicAdopted
Adopted
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OutcomeAdopted
J4925Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Adopted
Honoring Marie Biedinger upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 10, 2016
John J. BonacicAdopted
Adopted
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S7178Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Amend and recommit to education

Relates to limitations upon school district tax levies

Provides that the tax levy limit shall be equal to a zero percent increase over the prior year tax levy when the difference between the total amount of taxes levied for the prior year less the tax…

James L. SewardEducation Committee

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S7118Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Amend and recommit to codes

Relates to actions involving public petition and participation

Relates to actions involving public petition and participation.

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S7020Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Reported and committed to finance

Relates to the reimbursement rate for purchases made through the use of electronic benefit transfer technology made at farmers' markets

Relates to the reimbursement rate for purchases made through the use of electronic benefit transfer technology made at farmers' markets.

Patty RitchieFinance Committee

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A9477Assembly· Moved May 4, 2016· Amend (t) and recommit to health

Makes care and services provided by licensed mental health practitioners eligible for coverage under the Medicaid program

Makes care and services provided by licensed mental health practitioners eligible for coverage under the Medicaid program.

Pamela HarrisHealth Committee

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S6765Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Referred to education

Prohibits alterations from being made to student athletic records

Prohibits making alterations to student athletic records.

George LatimerEducation Committee

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S6697Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Reported and committed to finance

Provides that the tax credits for long-term health care insurance shall be up to $1,000 of the premiums paid for each policy of such insurance

Provides that the tax credits for long-term health care insurance shall be up to $1,000 of the premiums paid for each policy of such insurance.

Andrew J. LanzaFinance Committee

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S6666Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Reported and committed to finance

Enacts the "crash zone safety act"

Enacts the "crash zone safety act"; establishes a speed limit which is 20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit at and near the scene of an emergency; establishes enhanced penalties and…

Fredrick J. Akshar IIFinance Committee

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S6563Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Referred to education

Legalizes, validates, ratifies and confirms a transportation contract of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District

Legalizes, validates, ratifies and confirms a transportation contract of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District.

Carl L. MarcellinoEducation Committee

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S5365Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Referred to housing

Authorizes the New York city council to oversee the activities of the New York city housing authority

Authorizes the New York City council to oversee the activities of the New York city housing authority.

Jeffrey D. KleinHousing Committee

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A6824Assembly· Moved May 4, 2016· Reported referred to codes

Provides for the development of an environmental health tracking system within the department of health with cooperation from certain other agencies

Provides for the development of an environmental health tracking system within the department of health with cooperation from the departments of environmental conservation and labor; provides that…

Steven EnglebrightCodes Committee

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S4574Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Reported and committed to finance

Relates to exempting clothing and footwear sold in New York city from all sales taxes

Exempts clothing and footwear sold in New York city from all state and local sales taxes.

Andrew J. LanzaFinance Committee

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S4573Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Reported and committed to finance

Relates to taxpayer relief on cell phone taxes

Removes the state sales tax on wireless telephone services and provides for a local option of imposing such taxes.

Andrew J. LanzaFinance Committee

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S4488Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Reported and committed to insurance

Provides a premium reduction for physicians and licensed midwives who complete a risk management strategies course

Provides for a premium reduction for physicians and licensed midwives who complete a risk management strategies course in obstetrics or midwifery.

Terrence P. MurphyInsurance Committee

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A6070Assembly· Moved May 4, 2016· Amended on third reading 6070b

Relates to bioheating fuel

Relates to bioheating fuel requirements and bioheating fuel tax credits.

Steven EnglebrightOn the Assembly floor

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S3725Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Referred to transportation

Creates the teen driver safety commission

Creates the teen driver safety commission consisting of 12 members; requires the commission to study, examine and review the issue of teen driver safety; requires the commission to report its…

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S3444Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Reported and committed to finance

Requires residential health care facilities to provide notices to patients when a temporary operator has been appointed

Requires residential health care facilities to provide notices to patients when a temporary operator has been appointed.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsFinance Committee

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S3405Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Referred to governmental operations

Requires a comprehensive review of all cyber security services to be performed every five years

Requires a comprehensive review of all cyber security services to be performed every five years.

Thomas CrociGovernmental Operations Committee

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S3407Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Referred to governmental operations

Requires the formation of a cyber security advisory board and the implementation of a cyber security initiative

Requires the formation of a cyber security advisory board and the implementation of a cyber security initiative.

Thomas CrociGovernmental Operations Committee

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S3324Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Referred to codes

Creates the crimes of dangerous driving in the fifth, fourth, third, second and first degrees

Creates the crimes of dangerous driving in the fifth, fourth, third, second and first degrees; imposes criminal liability on drivers who continue to operate motor vehicles in violation of the…

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S3112Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Reported and committed to finance

Creates a wage tax credit for employers who employ New York national guard men and women, reservists, volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel

Creates a wage tax credit for employers who employ New York national guard men and women, reservists, volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel.

Robert OrttFinance Committee

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S2985Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Reported and committed to finance

Provides a tax credit for farmers who use qualified biodiesel fuel for the sole operation of their farm equipment

Provides a tax credit for farmers who use qualified biodiesel fuel for the sole operation of their farm equipment.

Robert OrttFinance Committee

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S2974Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Referred to higher education

Changes the eligibility dates for a military service recognition scholarship to include certain conflicts

Changes the eligibility dates for a military service recognition scholarship to include certain conflicts beginning on and after June 1, 1982.

Robert OrttHigher Education Committee

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S2961Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Reported and committed to finance

Provides an asbestos remediation tax credit

Provides an asbestos remediation tax credit; allows for a twenty percent credit of all eligible costs which are incurred as a result of asbestos remediation, not to exceed $1,000,000.

Robert OrttFinance Committee

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S2906Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Reported and committed to finance

Increases the personal needs allowance of individuals in nursing homes and individuals in residential programs for victims of domestic violence

Increases the personal needs allowance of individuals in nursing homes and individuals in residential programs for victims of domestic violence.

Kenneth P. LaValleFinance Committee

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S2895Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Referred to libraries and education technology

Enables public libraries to access employment preparation education (EPE) funds to provide adult literacy education

Enables public libraries to access employment preparation education (EPE) funds to provide adult literacy education; sets aside three million dollars to be awarded through a competitive grant…

Hugh T. FarleyLibraries And Education Technology Committee

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S2692Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Reported and committed to finance

Establishes the "caregiver's assistance act" giving income tax credits and deductions to certain persons who help seniors

Establishes the "caregiver's assistance act"; allows a personal income tax credit equal to twenty percent of qualified care expenses or five hundred fifty-five dollars, whichever is less, for the…

Martin J. GoldenFinance Committee

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S2262SenateA5618· Moved May 4, 2016· Reported and committed to finance

Prohibits state reimbursement of campaign and political committees, legal defense fund for payments made on behalf of the criminal defense of a state employee

Prohibits state reimbursement of campaign and political committees, or legal defense fund, for payments made on behalf of the criminal defense of a state employee.

Michael GianarisFinance CommitteeFinance

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S1672Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Referred to insurance

Relates to life, accident and health insurance; discrimination and rebating; prohibited inducements and independent sales

Relates to life, accident and health insurance; relates to discrimination and rebating; also relates to prohibited inducements and independent sales.

James L. SewardInsurance Committee

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S1636Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Referred to judiciary

Relates to establishing a court-appointed special advocates program to aid family court efforts to promote the health, safety and well-being of children

Establishes a court-appointed special advocates program to aid family court efforts to promote the health, safety and well-being of children; provides aid to non-profit programs which provide…

John J. BonacicJudiciary Committee

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S1631Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Referred to racing and wagering

Relates to authorizing licensed authorized organizations to conduct certain poker tournaments as licensed games of chance fundraisers

Authorizes licensed authorized organizations to conduct certain poker tournaments as licensed games of chance fundraisers.

John J. BonacicRacing And Wagering Committee

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S1473Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Referred to higher education

Requires regulations to permit tuition waivers for two courses for firefighter students in baccalaureate/higher degree CUNY programs

Requires regulations to permit tuition waivers for two courses for firefighter students in baccalaureate/higher degree CUNY programs.

Martin J. GoldenHigher Education Committee

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S1460Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Referred to governmental operations

Establishes a blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of any individuals suspected of killing or seriously wounding any law enforcement officer

Establishes a blue alert system to aid in the identification, location and apprehension of any individuals suspected of killing or seriously wounding any local, state or federal law enforcement…

Martin J. GoldenGovernmental Operations Committee

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S1052Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Referred to education

Makes internal audit functions optional by school districts unless an audit by the comptroller reveals deficiencies

Makes internal audit functions optional by school districts unless an audit by the comptroller reveals deficiencies; provides that where deficiencies are found, school districts shall perform…

Michael H. RanzenhoferEducation Committee

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S836Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Reported and committed to finance

Includes certain veterans in the definition of resident as it relates to community colleges and state-aided four-year colleges

Includes active duty military and certain veterans going to college under the new GI bill in the definition of resident as it relates to community colleges and state-aided four-year colleges.

Joseph E. RobachFinance Committee

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S785Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Referred to governmental operations

Designates the month of May as elder appreciation month

Designates the month of May as elder appreciation month.

Martin J. GoldenGovernmental Operations Committee

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S642Senate· Moved May 4, 2016· Referred to governmental operations

Authorizes state agencies to publish certain rule making notices by electronic means

Authorizes state agencies to publish and transmit certain rule making notices by electronic means; provides for the provision of the state register by electronic means; authorizes the legislative…

David J. ValeskyGovernmental Operations Committee

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