Bills by

Vivian Cook

Assembly Member

748 bills as co-sponsorProfile and scorecard →

2015-2016 session

Co-sponsored bills

748 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

A10264Assembly· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.464
Establishes the New York state ocean acidification task force
Establishes the New York state ocean acidification task force to identify the causes and factors contributing to ocean acidification and to evaluate ways of addressing the problem by applying the…
Steven EnglebrightSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
A9143Assembly· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.455
Authorizes the office for the aging to conduct a public education campaign relating to elder abuse
Authorizes the office for the aging to conduct a public education campaign relating to elder abuse.
Steven CymbrowitzSigned by Governor

A3773Assembly· Moved Nov 10, 2016· Enacting clause stricken

Requires notice from employers to customers of service charges and administrative fees that are not distributed to employees as gratuities

Requires notice from employers to customers of service charges and administrative fees that are not distributed to employees as gratuities.

Phillip GoldfederStricken

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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OutcomeSigned into law

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

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9837Assembly· Vetoed Sep 29, 2016· Tabled

Relates to transmission and hard copies of electronic prescriptions

Enacts provisions governing the transmission of electronic prescriptions and the production of hard copies of such prescriptions.

Richard GottfriedVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A9200Assembly· Signed Sep 29, 2016· Signed chap.347

Increases certain special accidental death benefits

Increases certain special accidental death benefits paid to widows, widowers or the deceased member's children.

Margaret MarkeySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9913Assembly· Moved Sep 19, 2016· Enacting clause stricken

Increases the penalties for moving violations which result in the serious bodily injury or death of another person

Increases the penalties for moving violations which result in the serious bodily injury or death of another person.

Bill NojayStricken

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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

A9568Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.128

Relates to the tolling of the statute of limitations relating to personal injury caused by contact with superfund site substances

Relates to the tolling of the statute of limitations relating to personal injury caused by contact with or exposure to any substance or combination of substances found within an area designated as a…

John T. McDonald IIISigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7555Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.99

Relates to exempting certain basic necessities from sales and use taxes

Relates to exempting certain basic necessities from sales and use taxes.

Linda RosenthalSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A356Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.100

Directs the commissioner of health to cause the distribution of crib safety information to maternity patients

Directs the commissioner of health to cause the distribution of crib safety information to maternity patients: information detailing safe sleeping procedures for babies, crib product recalls and…

Linda RosenthalSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A10706Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by s8114

Requires state reimbursement to counties the full amount of expenditures for indigent legal services

Requires state reimbursement to counties and cities in which a county is located of the full amount of expenditures for indigent legal services.

Patricia FahyOn the Assembly floor

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A10136Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by s6906

Relates to notice provisions in public works contracts; requires certain language in contracts; requires a showing of material prejudice

Relates to notice provisions in public works contracts; requires any contract made and awarded by a public owner for any public work project to contain, or be presumed to contain, the following:…

Michael CusickOn the Assembly floor

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A10048Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by s8104a

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…

Diana RichardsonOn the Assembly floor

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A9476Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by s6948a

Relates to establishing a hospital supplemental reimbursement rate adjustment for enhanced safety net hospitals

Establishes a hospital supplemental reimbursement rate adjustment for enhanced safety net hospitals.

Richard GottfriedOn the Assembly floor

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A8389Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Referred to rules

Relates to providing for identification cards for individuals with autism spectrum disorder

Relates to providing for identification cards for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

Angelo SantabarbaraRules Committee

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A617Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.513

Provides for the labeling of raw agricultural commodities, processed foods, seed, and seed stock produced with genetic engineering

Provides for the labeling of raw agricultural commodities, processed foods, seed, and seed stock produced with genetic engineering; defines terms; imposes penalties for false labels and misbranding;…

Linda RosenthalOn the Assembly floor

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A10679Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by s8093

Relates to coverage for the detection of breast cancer, requiring certified mammography facilities to provide extended hours and excused leave to undertake a breast cancer screening

Relates to coverage for the detection of breast cancer; requires certified mammography facilities to provide extended hours; allows certain public employees excused leave to undertake a breast…

Didi BarrettOn the Assembly floor

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A10129Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by s7601

Provides for enhanced protection of water supplies from terrorism and cyber terrorism attacks

Provides for enhanced protection of water supplies from and emergency planning for terrorism and cyber terrorism attacks.

Jeffrey DinowitzOn the Assembly floor

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A9381Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by s6692b

Relates to comprehensive emergency management provisions for homecare and hospice in counties and in cities with a population of one million or more

Relates to comprehensive emergency management plans' provisions for homecare and hospice in counties and in cities with a population of one million or more.

Michael CusickOn the Assembly floor

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A8582Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to rules

Relates to early voting

Relates to early voting; provides that beginning the eighth day prior to any election and ending on and including the second day prior to the election a person duly registered and eligible to vote…

Brian KavanaghRules Committee

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A8332Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.494

Relates to enacting the New York state secure choice savings program act

Creates a self-sufficient retirement savings program in the form of an automatic enrollment payroll deduction IRA, and establishes an administrative board responsible for promoting greater…

Robert J. RodriguezOn the Assembly floor

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A5161Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.436

Relates to requiring a medical facility or related services to obtain express prior written consent before the making and/or broadcasting of visual images of a patient's medical treatment

Relates to requiring a medical facility or related services to obtain express prior written consent before filming and/or broadcasting of visual images of a patient's medical treatment.

Edward BraunsteinOn the Assembly floor

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A1812Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to rules

Establishes a tax credit for farmers who make food donations to food banks or other public, charitable or not-for-profit emergency food programs

Establishes a tax credit for farmers who make food donations to food banks or other public, charitable or not-for-profit emergency food programs.

Margaret MarkeyRules Committee

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A10600Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Held for consideration in rules

Provides for the timeliness of commencing criminal and civil action for sexual offenses committed against children

Provides that the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution of a sexual offense committed against a child shall not begin to run until the child turns 23 years of age; provides that a civil…

Margaret MarkeyRules Committee

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A10569Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.425

Relates to annual teacher and principal evaluations

Provides that prior to the 2019-2020 school year, a school district shall not be subject to a withholding of yearly increases in general support for public schools from funds appropriated from the…

Catherine NolanOn the Assembly floor

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A9279Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.400

Relates to establishing a pilot program for the use of body-worn cameras on certain correction officers

Relates to establishing a pilot program for the use of body-worn cameras on certain correction officers.

Daniel O'DonnellOn the Assembly floor

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A7698Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to rules

Relates to the functions of the chief administrator of the courts

Relates to the functions of the chief administrator of the courts; relates to reporting requirements.

Joseph LentolRules Committee

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A965Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to rules

Relates to the creation of a toll-free hotline and a website where motorists can report potholes

Creates a toll-free hotline and a website where motorists can report potholes.

Thomas AbinantiRules Committee

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A10613Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Reported referred to ways and means

Relates to optional disability coverage for county probation officers

Provides optional disability coverage for county probation officers.

Amy PaulinWays And Means Committee

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A10425Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.317

Requires notaries public and commissioners of deeds to complete and retain certain documents relating to the transfer of residential real property

Requires notaries public and commissioners of deeds to complete and retain certain documents relating to the transfer of residential real property.

Latrice WalkerOn the Assembly floor

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A9122Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to rules

Directs the empire state development corporation to conduct a study on the feasibility of a minority and women-owned business capacity enterprise mentorship program

Directs the empire state development corporation to conduct a study on the feasibility of a minority and women-owned business capacity enterprise mentorship program.

Rodneyse Bichotte HermelynRules Committee

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A9039Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Substituted by s7348a

Provides for contracts for the Arthur O. Eve opportunity for higher education

Allows colleges and universities participating in the higher education opportunity program to spend program funds on certain expenses beneficial to students: student travel for academic activities…

William MagnarelliOn the Assembly floor

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A8696Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.341

Relates to affordable housing for persons with a disability or having attained the age of sixty-two

Relates to affordable housing for persons with a disability or having attained the age of sixty-two.

Angelo SantabarbaraOn the Assembly floor

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