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

S7180Senate· Signed Aug 31, 2016· Signed chap.295
Authorizes farm vehicles to travel on a highway from the point of sale to a farm
Authorizes farm vehicles to travel on a highway from the point of sale to a farm.
Patty RitchieSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
A9270Assembly· Signed Aug 31, 2016· Signed chap.291
Relates to certain payments to the horsemen's organization
Relates to certain payments to the horsemen's organization.
J. Gary PretlowSigned by Governor
Signed into law

A9072Assembly· Signed Aug 31, 2016· Signed chap.290

Extends the village of Rye Brook occupancy tax for three years

Extends the village of Rye Brook occupancy tax for three years.

Steven OtisSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7480Assembly· Signed Aug 31, 2016· Signed chap.289

Authorizes the county of Ulster to regulate the registration and licensing of taxicabs, limousines, and livery vehicles

Authorizes the county of Ulster to regulate the registration and licensing of taxicabs, limousines, and livery vehicles.

Frank SkartadosSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S4298Senate· Signed Aug 31, 2016· Signed chap.294

Authorizes emergency vehicles and tow trucks to travel on shoulders or slopes of controlled-access highways

Authorizes emergency vehicles and tow trucks to travel on shoulders or slopes of controlled-access highways when dispatched to the scene of an accident.

Joseph E. RobachSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A5627Assembly· Signed Aug 31, 2016· Signed chap.288

Defines the terms "commuter van vehicle," "livery," and "taxicab"

Relates to the registration of commuter vans.

N. Nick PerrySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A2370Assembly· Signed Aug 31, 2016· Signed chap.287

Authorizes the county of Dutchess to regulate the registration and licensing of taxicabs, limousines, and livery vehicles

Authorizes the county of Dutchess to regulate the registration and licensing of taxicabs, limousines, and livery vehicles.

Didi BarrettSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S426Senate· Signed Aug 31, 2016· Signed chap.293

Includes vehicles operated by sanitation workers in the definition of hazard vehicle

Includes vehicles operated by sanitation workers in the definition of "hazard vehicle".

Carl L. MarcellinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8160Senate· Signed Aug 24, 2016· Approval memo.4

Relates to campaign funds

Relates to independent expenditures during election campaigns; provides that independent expenditures shall not include payments or expenditures where coordination occurs in the creation, formation…

John J. FlanaganSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9273Assembly· Signed Aug 24, 2016· Signed chap.284

Relates to jury pools for United States District Courts

Relates to jury pools for United States district courts; broadens jury pools for selection.

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7853Assembly· Signed Aug 24, 2016· Signed chap.283

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.

Crystal Peoples-StokesSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5049Senate· Signed Aug 24, 2016· Signed chap.285

Directs the state liquor authority to issue a farm winery license to the Concord Grape Belt Heritage Association Inc. Grape Discovery Center in the town of Westfield, county of Chautauqua

Directs the state liquor authority to issue a farm winery license to the Concord Grape Belt Heritage Association Inc.

Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7402Senate· Signed Aug 23, 2016· Signed chap.282

Authorizes the town justice of the town of Allen, in the county Allegany, to be a nonresident of such town

Authorizes the town justice of the town of Allen, in the county Allegany, to be a nonresident of such town.

Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S8180Senate· Moved Aug 22, 2016· Referred to rules

Enacts the "integrated employment, economic development and safety net system for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities act"

Enacts the "integrated employment, economic development and safety net system for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities act"; directs the commissioner of transportation to…

Phil BoyleRules Committee

ImpactPending

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S8104Senate· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.281

Includes within the class D felony of assault in the second degree, the intentional causing of physical injury to a station cleaner or terminal cleaner

Includes within the class D felony of assault in the second degree, the intentional causing of physical injury to a station cleaner or terminal cleaner employed by a mass transit company, while such…

Kevin S. ParkerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7981Senate· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.280

Relates to the village of Plandome Manor entering into contracts to sell delinquent tax liens

Relates to the village of Plandome Manor entering into contracts to sell delinquent tax liens.

Jack M. MartinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A10547Assembly· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.265

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.

Earlene HooperSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7965Senate· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.279

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 with a population of more than eight thousand but less than nine thousand.

Thomas F. O'MaraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10512Assembly· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.264

Relates to the taxation of the transfer of real property

Relates to the taxation of the transfer of real property to any housing development fund company or an entity of which a controlling interest is held by such company and such real property is…

Herman D. FarrellSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A10369Assembly· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.263

Relates to persons joining a public retirement system on or after July 1, 2009 and before January 10, 2010

Relates to persons joining a public retirement system on or after July 1, 2009 and before January 10, 2010.

Peter AbbateSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A10357Assembly· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.262

Relates to attorney requirements regarding revocable trusts

Relates to attorney requirements regarding revocable trusts.

Aravella SimotasSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A10351Assembly· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.261

Relates to providing district management association members with written notice of meetings

Relates to providing district management association members with written notice of meetings; and to providing minutes upon request.

Steven OtisSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10251Assembly· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.260

Relates to the incorporation of certain businesses for the purpose of practicing professional geology

Relates to the incorporation of certain businesses for the purpose of practicing professional geology.

Steven EnglebrightSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7855Senate· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.278

Authorizes a retired employee of the Chittenango central school district to rescind such employee's retirement option

Authorizes a retired employee of the Chittenango central school district to rescind such employee's retirement option.

David J. ValeskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7785Senate· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.277

Relates to the Poughkeepsie public library

Relates to the election of trustees and the adoption of an annual budget of the Poughkeepsie public library.

Susan SerinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9918Assembly· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.259

Relates to village justices

Relates to village justices; changes the title of acting justice to associate justice.

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7366Senate· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.276

Relates to exempting Prospect Terrace Fire Company, Inc. from the requirement that a percentage of non-resident fire dept members not exceed 45% of the membership

Relates to exempting Prospect Terrace Fire Company, Inc. from the requirement that a percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed 45% of the membership.

Fredrick J. Akshar IISigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9878Assembly· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.258

Authorizes the Capital District transportation authority to enter into an agreement with certain municipalities relating to the registration and licensing of taxicab vehicles

Authorizes the Capital District transportation authority to enter into an agreement with any city, town or village located within the Capital District transportation district which has adopted an…

John T. McDonald IIISigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7352Senate· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.275

Authorizes the village of Hudson Falls, in the county of Washington, to discontinue use of certain lands as parkland

Authorizes the village of Hudson Falls, in the county of Washington, to discontinue use of certain lands as parkland, and use such lands for municipal parking.

Betty LittleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7310Senate· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.274

Exempts the city of Olean from article four of the general city law

Exempts the city of Olean from article four of the general city law.

Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9689Assembly· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.257

Extending the authorization for the length of leased lands located at the state university of New York at Purchase

Relates to extending the authorization for the length of leased lands located at the state university of New York at Purchase.

Deborah GlickSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7109Senate· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.273

Relates to certain water charges for hospitals and charities in New York city; extends provisions

Relates to certain water charges for hospitals and charities in New York city; extends expiration until September 1, 2018.

Andrew J. LanzaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6918Senate· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.272

Increases the fees imposed by the Lake George park commission for docks, wharfs, moorings and boats

Increases the fees imposed by the Lake George park commission for docks, wharfs, moorings and boats.

Betty LittleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6837Senate· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.271

Authorizes SUNY college at Westbury to lease lands for the construction and operation of a child care center

Authorizes SUNY college at Westbury to lease lands for the construction and operation of a child care center.

Carl L. MarcellinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9310Assembly· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.256

Authorizes the sale, distribution, transportation and processing of industrial hemp

Authorizes the sale, distribution, transportation and processing of industrial hemp.

Donna LupardoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6664Senate· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.270

Authorizes the commissioner of environmental conservation to lease state land and television translator system to the Tioga county bureau of fire and other occupants

Authorizes the commissioner of environmental conservation to lease state land, associated utility lines and television translator system to the Tioga county bureau of fire and other occupants.

Fredrick J. Akshar IISigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9125Assembly· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.255

Relates to the New York state thoroughbred breeding and development fund

Relates to the New York state thoroughbred breeding and development fund and the effectiveness thereof.

J. Gary PretlowSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A6124Assembly· Vetoed Aug 19, 2016· Tabled

Relates to contribution requirements for the capital acquisition fund

Relates to percent of wagers made at off-track betting facilities conducted by in-state thoroughbred racing corporations.

J. Gary PretlowVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

S3199Senate· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.269

Includes the possession of a machete within the class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree

Includes the possession of a machete within the class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree.

Tony AvellaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S2991Senate· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.268

Includes within the class D felony of assault in the second degree, the intentional causing of physical injury to a process server to obstruct the server's duty

Includes within the class D felony of assault in the second degree, the intentional causing of physical injury to a process server to obstruct from performing his or her lawful duty, or as…

Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A3379Assembly· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.253

Authorizes school districts to grant the Cold War veterans' real property tax exemption

Authorizes school districts to grant the Cold War veterans' real property tax exemption.

Michael CusickSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S2251Senate· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.267

Elevates assault of a utility worker to the class D felony of assault in the second degree

Elevates assault of a utility worker in the second degree to a class D felony; includes an employee of an entity governed by the public service law within such provisions.

William J. Larkin Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S1971Senate· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.266

Relates to the distribution of the state register; repealer

Relates to the distribution of the state register; requires the department of state make available at no cost an online version of the weekly state register, quarterly index and any special issues…

David CarlucciSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A1047Assembly· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.252

Increases fines for misbranding of fur-bearing articles of clothing

Increases fines for misbranding of fur-bearing articles of clothing; $1,000 for first violation; $2,000 for subsequent violations.

Linda RosenthalSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A297Assembly· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.251

Prohibits any person from interfering with any official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal

Prohibits any person from attempting to or to in fact alter, deface, injure, knock down, cover, remove or otherwise interfere with any traffic control device or railroad sign or signal; provides an…

Jeffrey DinowitzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A10201Assembly· Signed Aug 18, 2016· Signed chap.245

Relates to the match requirements for aid granted by the supportive service program for classic and neighborhood naturally occurring retirement communities

Relates to the match requirements for aid granted by the supportive service program for classic and neighborhood naturally occurring retirement communities.

Pamela HarrisSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7644Senate· Signed Aug 18, 2016· Signed chap.250

Establishes a transformation panel within the office for people with developmental disabilities

Requires the commissioner to provide updates regarding the implementation of the report and recommendations of the transformation panel including progress made by the office in developing plans for…

Robert OrttSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9891Assembly· Signed Aug 18, 2016· Signed chap.244

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

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

Richard GottfriedSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9762Assembly· Signed Aug 18, 2016· Signed chap.243

Relates to awards for burial expenses of crime victims

Authorizes awards for burial expenses of crime victims to be paid to a business.

Crystal Peoples-StokesSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law