Co-sponsored bills

Limits the substitution of abuse-deterrent analgesic opioid drug products for analgesic opioids lacking such technology

Provides for patient access to FDA approved abuse-deterrent technology to help combat opioid abuse.

Kemp HannonVetoed

Vetoed

Relates to eligibility for dependents of military servicemembers for certain developmental disability services

Provides that dependents of military servicemembers who are transferred out of the state shall remain eligible for certain developmental disability services received under federal home and community…

Robert OrttSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Directs the department of financial services to study and report upon the provision of long term care insurance coverage in this state

Directs the department of financial services to study and report upon the provision of long term care insurance coverage in this state.

James L. SewardVetoed

Vetoed

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.

Andrew J. LanzaVetoed

Vetoed

Creates an education and outreach program for the autoimmune disease known as lupus

Creates an education and outreach program for the autoimmune disease known as lupus; provides for an advisory council consisting of representatives of people with lupus and their families and health…

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Repeals certain provisions relating to the airport security registration fee

Repeals certain provisions relating to the airport security registration fee.

Phil BoyleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to pro rata license fees for seasonal bars

Relates to pro rata license fees for seasonal bars.

Kathleen A. MarchioneSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Designates certain portions of the Lake Ontario State Parkway the U.S. Navy Seabee Parkway

Designates certain portions of the Lake Ontario State Parkway in the town of Greece, county of Monroe, the "U.S.

Joseph E. RobachSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to authorizing alcohol and substance abuse treatment in another jurisdiction for defendants in judicial diversion programs

Relates to authorizing alcohol and substance abuse treatment in another jurisdiction for defendants in judicial diversion programs.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Extends, for an additional 4 years, the provisions of Lauren's law, providing for the election to or declining to elect to register in the donate life registry for organ and tissue donation

Extends, for an additional 4 years, the provisions of Lauren's law, providing for the election to or declining to elect to register in the donate life registry for organ and tissue donation.

David CarlucciSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to the treatment of heroin and opioid addictions

Relates to providing training in pain management for certain individuals; relates to providing coverage for medically necessary inpatient services for the diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse…

Terrence P. MurphySigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to providing limited exemptions from professional misconduct, reporting opioid overdose data to the counties, and hospital substance use disorder policies and procedures

Relates to providing limited exemptions from professional misconduct (Part A); relates to reporting opioid overdose data to the counties (Part B); relates to hospital substance use disorder policies…

George AmedoreSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to alcohol and substance abuse

Relates to utilization review program standards (Part A); relates to providing coverage for immediate access to a five day emergency supply of certain medications and prohibiting prior authorization…

Robert OrttSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Requires the commissioner of health to report data on opioid overdoses on a county basis

Requires the commissioner of health to report data on opioid overdoses on a county basis; such reporting shall occur annually on or before October 1; such data shall be posted on the department of…

George AmedoreSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to penalties for unlawful campaign contributions to county or town committees

Provides that any person, acting on behalf of a public officer, candidate or political committee, who solicits a contribution to a county or town committee for the benefit of a candidate to whom…

Terrence P. MurphyRules Committee

Relates to the definition of "employer" for the purposes of disability benefits

Provides that employers with more than fifty employees shall provide disability benefits.

John A. DeFranciscoRules Committee

Provides for the removal of a criminal action to another criminal court in the same county or an adjoining county that has been designated a vete

Provides for the removal of a criminal action to another criminal court in the same county or an adjoining county that has been designated a veterans treatment court by the chief administrator of…

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

Eliminates the expiration of and makes permanent provisions of law establishing the property tax cap

Eliminates the expiration of and makes permanent provisions of law establishing the property tax cap.

John J. FlanaganWays And Means Committee

Designates certain employees of the town of Brookhaven as peace officers

Designates certain employees of the town of Brookhaven as peace officers.

Kenneth P. LaValleRules Committee

Relates to establishing the private employers veterans' preference policy act

Relates to establishing the private employers veterans' preference policy act.

Robert OrttRules Committee

Relates to cyber crimes and identity theft

Relates to cyber crimes and identity theft; increases penalties for certain acts involving use of personal information, fraud, tampering, theft and use of a computer to commit crimes.

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

Increases limitation on certain highway expenses in the town of Brookhaven, Suffolk county

Increases limitation on replacement of highway equipment expenses in the town of Brookhaven, Suffolk county, from one million dollars to two million six hundred thousand dollars.

John J. FlanaganRules Committee

Celebrating the life and legacy of Dwayne Alonzo "Pearl" Washington

John A. DeFranciscoAdopted

Adopted

Honoring John C. Googas, Jr. for his distinguished legislative service after 43 Sessions in the New York State Senate

Martin J. GoldenAdopted

Adopted

Enables the victim of a misdemeanor to make a statement at the sentencing of the defendant

Enables the victim of a misdemeanor to make a statement at the sentencing of the defendant.

Kathleen A. MarchioneCodes Committee

Exempts agricultural employers from paying for unemployment benefits for federally ineligible farm labor

Exempts agricultural employers from paying for unemployment coverage for alien farm laborers, who are federally ineligible from receiving such benefits.

Betty LittleLabor Committee

Provides that institutions of higher education shall compile reports regarding foreign students enrolled in such institutions

Provides that institutions of higher education shall compile reports regarding foreign students enrolled in such institutions; delineates the statistical information that each approved school must…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Higher Educational Opportunity Programs in New York State

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Jairam Hathwar upon the occasion of being crowned Co-Champion of the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee Championship on May 26, 2016

Thomas F. O'MaraAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 130th Anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty

Daniel L. SquadronAdopted

Adopted

Mourning the death of Frank J. Dolce, Jr., well-known and respected attorney, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Marc PanepintoAdopted

Adopted

Prohibits any funding of the administrative costs of the state's paid family leave program by employers

Prohibits any funding of the administrative costs of the state's paid family leave program by employers.

Fredrick J. Akshar IILabor Committee

Relates to oversight by the New York state public authorities control board

Relates to oversight by the New York state public authorities control board.

John A. DeFranciscoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

Establishes hire a vet grant program; grants to municipalities where a veteran is hired and employed, for not less than one year and for not less than thirty-five hours each week

Establishes the hire a vet grant program; provides grants to municipalities where a veteran is hired and employed, for not less than one year and for not less than thirty-five hours each week;…

Michael H. RanzenhoferVeterans' Affairs Committee

Provides for the reporting on, processing of and transportation of sexual offense evidence kits

Provides for the reporting on, processing of and transportation of sexual offense evidence kits.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

Establishes a workgroup to examine and make recommendations on the security and protection of New York national guard recruiting centers

Establishes a workgroup to examine and make recommendations on the security and protection of New York national guard recruiting centers and ROTC facilities.

Robert OrttGovernmental Operations Committee

Relates to permitting class A-1 and B-1 distilleries to sell liquor manufactured by the licensee for consumption on the premises

Permits class A-1 and B-1 distilleries to sell liquor manufactured by the licensee for consumption on the premises.

Kenneth P. LaValleEconomic Development Committee

Requires the budget submitted by the governor to include an itemization, by each individual school district, of appropriations for the support of school districts

Requires the budget submitted by the governor to include an itemization, by each individual school district, of appropriations for the support of school districts.

Joseph A. GriffoWays And Means Committee

Relates to the beginning farmer revolving loan fund program

Relates to the beginning farmer revolving loan program.

Patty RitchieAgriculture Committee

Provides relief on statewide central register clearance fees for tax exempt organizations

Provides relief on statewide central registrar clearance fees for tax exempt organizations and that the fee of twenty-five dollars shall not apply to tax-exempt not-for-profit child care providers…

Patrick M. GallivanChildren And Families Committee

Establishes the "New York's Own combat veterans healthcare choice program act" to establish tax free savings accounts to pay the healthcare costs of certain combat veterans until covered by the federal government

Establishes the "New York's Own combat veterans healthcare choice program act" to establish tax free savings accounts to pay the healthcare costs of combat veterans on active duty during Operation…

Terrence P. MurphyRules Committee

Expressing sincerest, heartfelt condolences to the Orlando community in the wake of the devasting tragedy

John J. FlanaganAdopted

Adopted

Relates to a state transportation plan

Relates to a state transportation plan; requires the commissioner of transportation to submit to the governor and the legislature long-range transportation plans and five-year capital plans.

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

Relates to the elimination of any fees associated with the distinctive license plates for purple heart recipients

Relates to the elimination of fees and renewal fees associated with the issuance of distinctive license plates for purple heart recipients.

Thomas F. O'MaraTransportation Committee

Relates to authorizing a residential redevelopment inhibited property exemption

Relates to authorizing a residential redevelopment inhibited property exemption; authorizes any city, town or village to, by local law, provide for a real property tax exemption for residential…

Michael H. RanzenhoferReal Property Taxation Committee

Directs the commissioner of education to distribute certain federal funds for the purpose of educating either unaccompanied minors or English language learners

Directs the commissioner of education to distribute certain federal funds for the purpose of educating either unaccompanied minors or English language learners.

Kemp HannonEducation Committee

Relates to the sale of governmental signage or other metal property

Relates to the sale of governmental signage or other metal property.

Kathleen A. MarchioneEconomic Development Committee

Creates the lupus research enhancement program and the lupus research enhancement fund

Creates the lupus research enhancement program; creates the lupus research enhancement fund.

Diane J. SavinoWays And Means Committee