Bills by

John A. DeFrancisco

Senator

680 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →jdefranc@senate.state.ny.us

2015-2016 session

All bills

680 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

S8114Senate· Vetoed Dec 31, 2016· Vetoed memo.306
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.
John A. DeFranciscoVetoed
Vetoed
ImpactPending
OutcomeVetoed
S6906Senate· Vetoed Dec 31, 2016· Vetoed memo.304
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 H. RanzenhoferVetoed

S7893Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.295

Relates to participation by state agencies in a system used by the comptroller to compile vendor responsibility information

Relates to participation by state agencies in a system used by the comptroller to compile vendor responsibility information; defines information technology for procurement purposes; clarifies the…

John A. DeFranciscoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S6865Senate· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.487

Limits the amount of time to appeal certain judgments regarding freedom of information violations

Limits the amount of time to appeal certain judgments regarding freedom of information violations.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S2718Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.266

Permits an authorized physician to direct that physical therapy care may be rendered by a duly licensed physical therapist assistant

Permits an authorized physician to direct that physical therapy care may be rendered by a certified physical therapist assistant.

Joseph A. GriffoVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

S1487Senate· Signed Nov 14, 2016· Signed chap.423

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

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7442Senate· Signed Sep 30, 2016· Approval memo.6

Relates to certain recording taxes

Allows that additional taxes on each mortgage or real property be placed upon certain transportation districts.

John A. DeFranciscoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6778Senate· Vetoed Sep 29, 2016· Vetoed memo.218

Relates to exceptions to requirements for electronic prescriptions

Relates to exceptions to requirements for electronic prescriptions for oral prescriptions.

Kemp HannonVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

S8183Senate· Moved Sep 14, 2016· Amend and recommit to rules

Eliminates eligibility for medical parole based cognitive inability to present a danger or debilitating illness; repealer

Eliminates eligibility for medical parole based cognitive inability to present a danger to society or debilitating illness; eliminates requirement for medical parole, that a terminally ill inmate…

John A. DeFranciscoRules Committee

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S8189Senate· Moved Sep 2, 2016· Referred to rules

Relates to the substitution of brand name epinephrine autoinjectors with generic epinephrine autoinjectors

Relates to the substitution of brand name epinephrine autoinjectors with generic epinephrine autoinjectors provided that the prescriber does not prohibit substitution.

Kemp HannonRules Committee

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S7500Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.213

Authorizes the village of Skaneateles, county of Onondaga, to convey its interest in Austin Park to the town of Skaneateles

Authorizes the village of Skaneateles, county of Onondaga, to convey its interest in Austin Park to the town of Skaneateles.

John A. DeFranciscoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6929Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.194

Extends provisions relating to limited license for clinical laboratory technology

Extends provisions relating to a limited license for clinical laboratory technology.

John A. DeFranciscoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6228Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.174

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

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OutcomeSigned into law

S8139Senate· Signed Jun 22, 2016· Signed chap.71

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

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OutcomeSigned into law

S8138Senate· Signed Jun 22, 2016· Signed chap.70

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

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OutcomeSigned into law

S8137Senate· Signed Jun 22, 2016· Signed chap.69

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

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6516Senate· Signed Jun 22, 2016· Signed chap.66

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

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OutcomeSigned into law

S8158Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by a10740

Requires school districts and boards of cooperative educational services to conduct periodic testing of school potable water sources and systems to monitor for lead contamination in certain school buildi

Requires school districts and boards of cooperative educational services to conduct periodic testing of school potable water sources and systems to monitor for lead contamination in certain school…

Thomas F. O'MaraOn the Senate floor

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S8127Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Referred to governmental operations

Directs a work group to study and make recommendations to the legislature regarding the appropriate payment of supplements to construction workers

Directs the governor to convene a work group to study and make recommendations to the legislature regarding the appropriate payment of supplements to construction workers; prohibits companies who…

John A. DeFranciscoGovernmental Operations Committee

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S7864Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Referred to labor

Relates to participation in a public group self-insurer

Defines a public group self-insurer for the payment of compensation to employees of county self-insurance plans, boards of cooperative educational services and consortia by boards of cooperative…

John A. DeFranciscoLabor Committee

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S7586Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Authorizes municipalities to treat unpaid fines for building code and fire code violations as unpaid real property taxes

Authorizes municipalities to treat unpaid fines for building code and fire code violations as unpaid real property taxes and to impose a tax lien therefor.

John A. DeFranciscoRules Committee

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S7378Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Recommitted to rules

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

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S6315Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to payment in construction contracts

Relates to payment in construction contracts; specifies the meaning of "substantial completion" for the purposes of requisition payments in construction contracts.

John A. DeFranciscoRules Committee

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S6316Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Referred to transportation

Authorizes short distance commuter permits for travel at no charge between certain interchanges in the Syracuse area

Authorizes short distance commuter permits for travel at no charge between certain interchanges in the Syracuse area; permits the thruway authority to restrict the use of such permit to peak…

John A. DeFranciscoTransportation Committee

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S5639Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by a7738a

Requires insurers to provide and retain a signed notice to claimants in relation to insured's right to have a vehicle repaired in the shop of his/her choice

Requires insurers to provide a copy of its repair estimate to the insured and include a disclosure relating to insured's right to have a vehicle repaired in the shop of his/her choice.

John A. DeFranciscoOn the Senate floor

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S4651Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Enacts the health care professional transparency act

Enacts the health care professional transparency act; prohibits health care professionals from using deceptive or misleading advertising.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S4072Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Referred to codes

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

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S2652Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Recommitted to rules

Establishes a non-trail snowmobile registration for snowmobiles which shall be used solely for the purpose of gaining access to hunting, fishing and trapping areas

Establishes a non-trail snowmobile registration for snowmobiles which shall be used solely for the purpose of gaining access to hunting, fishing and trapping areas.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S789Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to liability insurance rate reductions upon completion of a boating safety course or an advanced boating safety course

Requires liability insurance rate reductions upon completion of a boating safety course or an advanced boating safety course.

Kenneth P. LaValleRules Committee

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S561Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Provides that party designation of a candidate for nomination for any office to be filled by the voters of the entire county shall be made by the county committee

Provides that party designation of a candidate for nomination for any office to be filled by the voters of the entire county shall be made by the county committee.

John A. DeFranciscoRules Committee

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S31Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Authorizes public welfare officials to withhold rent from a landlord when real estate taxes for the rental property are unpaid

Authorizes public welfare officials to withhold rent from a landlord when real estate taxes for the rental property are unpaid.

John A. DeFranciscoRules Committee

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S6824Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by a9568a

Relates to the tolling of the statute of limitations relating to personal injury caused by contact with ground water contaminated by substances, compounds or toxins

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…

Kathleen A. MarchioneOn the Senate floor

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S4969Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to higher education

Provides that the abbreviation of "D.P.T." and title "doctor of physical therapy" may only be used by a person licensed or otherwise authorized by article 136 of the education law to practice physical therapy

Provides that the abbreviation of "D.P.T." and title "doctor of physical therapy" may only be used by a person licensed or otherwise authorized by article 136 of the education law to practice…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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