Co-sponsored bills

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 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

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

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

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonAdopted

Adopted

Commending the Tuskegee Airmen upon their 75th Anniversary and dedication to the United States Army in times of peace and war

Thomas CrociAdopted

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

Enacts the "living donor protection act of 2016"

Enacts the "living donor protection act of 2016"; prohibits discrimination in the provision of life, accident, health and long-term care insurance based on the status of an insured as a living organ…

Kemp HannonInsurance Committee

Grants the transplant council the power to make recommendations to the commissioner of health relating to organ donation, procurement organizations, banks and storage

Grants the transplant council the power to make recommendations to the commissioner of health relating to organ donation, transplantation, procurement organizations, banks and storage; requires the…

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

Authorizes municipalities to establish residency restrictions for sex offenders required to register with the division of criminal justice services

Authorizes municipalities to establish residency restrictions for sex offenders required to register with the division of criminal justice services.

Michael VendittoCorrection Committee

Establishes the New York State Terrorist Registry

Enacts the New York State Terrorist Registry Act; establishes the New York State terrorist registry; provides for terrorist registry information sharing; provides for registry information collection…

Thomas CrociGovernmental Operations Committee

Amends the definition of allowable college tuition expenses and establishes a new schedule of tax credits for allowable college tuition expenses

Amends the definition of allowable college tuition expenses and establishes a new schedule of tax credits for allowable college tuition expenses.

Kenneth P. LaValleWays And Means Committee

Congratulating Emily Ooms upon the occasion of being crowned the 2016-2017 New York State Dairy Princess

Kathleen A. MarchioneAdopted

Adopted

Commending Big Ditch Brewing Company on its designation as recipient of the F.X. Matt Memorial Cup for Best Craft Brewery at the TAP NY Craft Beer Festival

Timothy M. KennedyAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 206th Anniversary of Colombia's Declaration of Independence on July 20, 2016

José PeraltaAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating 113 years of Panamanian Independence from Spain on November 3, 2016

José PeraltaAdopted

Adopted

Prohibits sex offenders who are on parole or probation, or conditionally discharged from being upon the premises of any facility providing child day care

Prohibits sex offenders who are on parole or probation, or conditionally discharged from being upon or within 1,000 feet of the premises of any facility providing child day care, while any person…

James L. SewardCorrection Committee

Welcoming the students and faculty of the Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf as they visit Albany, New York, on June 7, 2016

José PeraltaAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2016 as Caribbean American Heritage Month in the State of New York

Jesse HamiltonAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Center for Law and Social Justice on September 23, 2016

Velmanette MontgomeryAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Korean War Veteran John Ciardullo upon the occasion of being presented with several medals for his meritorious service

William J. Larkin Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2016 as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month in the State of New York

Susan SerinoAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Suffolk County Police Officer Mark L. Collins for his heroic actions in the line of duty on March 12, 2015

Michael VendittoAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Anthony C. Conte upon the occasion of his retirement after 15 years of distinguished service as President of Shea's Performing Arts Center

Timothy M. KennedyAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Chase Piotrowski upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal

Susan SerinoAdopted

Adopted

Mourning the death of Jesse Edward Nash, Jr., distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Timothy M. KennedyAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2016 as Immigrant Heritage Month in the State of New York

Gustavo RiveraAdopted

Adopted

Commending Thomas F. Schutte, Ph.D. upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 20 years of distinguished service as President at Pratt Institute

Velmanette MontgomeryAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Fenian Invasion of 1866 on June 4, 2016

Timothy M. KennedyAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Dolores M. Hofman upon the occasion of being crowned Ms. New York Senior America on April 3, 2016

Todd KaminskyAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 103rd Anniversary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Millie Berry upon the occasion of celebrating her 107th Birthday

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Saratoga Performing Arts Center on July 8, 2016

Kathleen A. MarchioneAdopted

Adopted

Increases the tax exemption for pensions and annuities for persons age fifty-nine and one-half or greater

Increases the tax exemption for pensions and annuities for persons age fifty-nine and one-half or greater from $20,000 to $25,000 in 2017, $30,000 in 2018, $35,000 in 2019 and $40,000 for each…

Hugh T. FarleyWays And Means Committee

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during certain periods; appropriation

Provides up to three years of service credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service; removes requirement that such military service occur during specified periods…

William J. Larkin Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

Requires applications for health care coverage through the health benefit exchange to include registration to be an organ donor

Requires applications for health care coverage through the health benefit exchange to include registration space to register in the donate life registry for organ, eye and tissue donations.

Kemp HannonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Creates a definition of residence under the sex offender registry act

Defines residence under the sex offender registry act.

Robert OrttCorrection Committee

Honoring Lukas Alvira upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2016 Youth of the Year Award by the Boys & Girls Club of Buffalo

Timothy M. KennedyAdopted

Adopted

Commending the Valedictorians, Salutatorians and Honored Students of the 42nd Senate District

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

Honoring the recipients of the LeadingAge New York 2016 Long Term Care Employees of Distinction Awards

Kemp HannonAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Municipal Credit Union on October 15, 2016

Velmanette MontgomeryAdopted

Adopted

Relates to the transport of an opiate controlled substance

Relates to the transport of an opiate controlled substance.

Phil BoyleCodes Committee

Requires the licensing of persons engaged in the design, construction, operation, inspection, maintenance, alteration and repair of elevators

Requires the licensing of persons engaged in the design, construction, operation, inspection, maintenance, alteration and repair of elevators and other automatic people moving devices and creates…

John J. BonacicFinance Committee

Mourning the death of former New York State Senator Thomas W. Libous, dedicated political leader and strong advocate for the people

Fredrick J. Akshar IIAdopted

Adopted