Bills by

Rich Funke

Senator

801 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →

2015-2016 session

All bills

801 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

S7873Senate· Signed Dec 31, 2016· Signed chap.517
Relates to payments from the New York state medical indemnity fund
Relates to payments from the New York state medical indemnity fund.
Kemp HannonSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
S8221Senate· Moved Dec 21, 2016· Referred to rules
Directs child protective services to investigate and test a child under the age of 3 who was in the vicinity of a drug arrest of a parent, guardian or person legally responsible for the child
Directs child protective services to investigate and test, for the presence of controlled substances, a child under the age of 3 who was in the vicinity of a drug arrest of a parent, guardian or…
Betty LittleRules Committee

S6802Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.281

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

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OutcomeVetoed

S4121Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.272

Provides for a tax deduction for the adoption of a child with special needs

Provides for a tax deduction for the adoption of a child with special needs.

Patty RitchieVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

S4001Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.271

In relation to providing county correction officers with a special optional twenty year retirement plan

Relates to providing county correction officers with a special optional twenty year retirement plan.

Robert OrttVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

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

S7216Senate· Signed Nov 14, 2016· Signed chap.437

Includes additional personnel in definition of police officer for purposes of presumption regarding impairment caused by heart disease

Provides certain disability benefits for disabilities related to heart disease to sworn police officers of the division of law enforcement in the department of environmental conservation, capital…

Rich FunkeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6790Senate· Signed Nov 14, 2016· Signed chap.434

Increases certain prize amount thresholds for raffles

Increases certain prize amount thresholds for raffles.

Patrick M. GallivanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

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

S6916Senate· Signed Sep 29, 2016· Signed chap.375

Requires the commissioner of mental health to develop detailed definitions of types of injuries that may result from certain attacks by persons in state forensic psychiatric centers

Requires the commissioner of mental health to develop detailed definitions of degrees of injuries that may result from attacks by persons confined to state forensic psychiatric centers.

Robert OrttSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6503Senate· Signed Sep 9, 2016· Signed chap.317

Relates to meetings and absences of the board of regents

Relates to meetings and absences of the board of regents.

Carl L. MarcellinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6322Senate· Signed Sep 9, 2016· Signed chap.315

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

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OutcomeSigned into law

S4732Senate· Signed Sep 9, 2016· Signed chap.311

Requires certain establishments to display a poster with information regarding the national human trafficking resource center hotline

Requires certain establishments to display a poster with information regarding the national human trafficking resource center hotline.

Rich FunkeSigned 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

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

S98Senate· Signed Aug 16, 2016· Signed chap.240

Requires research dogs and cats at certain facilities to be offered for adoption through private placement or with non-profit animal rescue and shelter organizations prior to euthanization

Establishes the research animal retirement act; requires research dogs and cats at higher education research facilities or facilities that provide research in collaboration with a higher education…

Phil BoyleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7514Senate· Signed Aug 12, 2016· Signed chap.238

Authorizes the financing of and providing for a period of probable usefulness to the pre-payment of certain service contract obligations

Authorizes the financing of and provides for a period of probable usefulness to the pre-payment of certain service contract obligations.

Joseph E. RobachSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7874Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.223

Authorizes the town of Irondequoit, in the county of Monroe, to lease parklands to T-Mobile Northeast LLC as successor in interest to Omnipoint Communications Incorporated

Authorizes the town of Irondequoit, in the county of Monroe, to lease parklands to T-Mobile Northeast LLC, as successor in interest to Omnipoint Communications Incorporated, and to dedicate an…

Rich FunkeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S4786Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.164

Relates to the termination without penalty of certain service contracts

Relates to the termination without penalty of certain service contracts; allows active duty service members under certain conditions to cancel contracts without penalty with telecommunications…

Rich FunkeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7463Senate· Moved Jul 13, 2016· Amend and recommit to education

Relates to annual teacher evaluations

Relates to eliminating the student performance category of teacher evaluations and replacing it with a teacher evaluation category created by a committee consisting of certified educators of this…

Joseph A. GriffoEducation Committee

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S8166Senate· Moved Jul 8, 2016· Referred to rules

Relates to the premises on which games of chance may be conducted

Relates to the premises on which games of chance may be conducted; establishes that games of chance are not prohibited from being conducted on state-owned property.

Robert OrttRules Committee

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S7290Senate· Signed Jul 5, 2016· Signed chap.92

Relates to building aid for reconstruction or modernizing projects of the Rochester joint schools construction board

Relates to building aid for reconstruction or modernizing projects of the Rochester joint schools construction board.

Joseph E. RobachSigned 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

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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S7640Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by a10249a

Enacts the "charitable gaming act of 2016"

Enacts the "charitable gaming act of 2016"; allows games known as "raffles" to accept legal tender, credit or debit card for payment; further authorizes "raffles" at the discretion of the games of…

Patrick M. GallivanOn the Senate floor

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S7476Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Provides for the designation of geologically significant areas, territories and sites throughout the state, and for the establishment of a state geological trail

Provides for the designation of geologically significant areas, territories and sites throughout the state, and for the establishment of a state geological trail.

Rich FunkeRules Committee

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S7381Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

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

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S7346Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Recommitted to rules

Authorizes the village of Pittsford, town of Pittsford, Monroe county to lower the speed limit on village roads to not less than twenty-five miles per hour

Authorizes the village of Pittsford, town of Pittsford, Monroe county, to lower the speed limit on village roads to not less than twenty-five miles per hour.

Rich FunkeRules Committee

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S7205Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Requires the department of parks, recreation and historic preservation to issue identification cards for access to New York state parks and recreational facilities

Requires the department of parks, recreation and historic preservation to issue photographic identification cards for access to New York State parks and recreational facilities.

Rich FunkeRules Committee

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S7193Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to duties of the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation

Relates to duties of the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation; states that the office shall have no duty to guard, warn, supervise or otherwise keep safe for swimming, diving,…

Rich FunkeRules Committee

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S6813Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to the investment of private financing in certain state parks

Encourages investment by the private sector in the financing, construction and operation of public rental cabins at certain state parks; authorizes agreements not to exceed forty years.

Rich FunkeRules Committee

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S6671Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to enacting the renewable energy credit opportunity and exchange protection act

Relates to enacting the "renewable energy credit opportunity and exchange protection act" establishing the rights of consumers and businesses to own and trade renewable energy credits.

Rich FunkeRules Committee

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S5936Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Relates to death benefits for certain members under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections and community supervision

Relates to death benefits for certain members under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections and community supervision.

Patty RitchieWays And Means Committee

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S5597Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Referred to ways and means

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

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S5434Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to lowering the age for universal hunting licenses from 14 years old to 12 years old

Relates to lowering the age for universal hunting licenses from 14 years old to 12 years old.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S4746Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Requires various public transit authorities and their employees to submit all unresolvable contract negotiations to binding arbitration

Requires the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority, the Capital District Transportation Authority and the Central New York Regional…

Rich FunkeRules Committee

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S4641Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to aggravated cruelty to animals in the presence of a child

Relates to aggravated cruelty to animals in the presence of a child; increases the potential term of imprisonment from two to four years when such crime is committed in the presence of a child;…

Patty RitchieRules Committee

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S4499Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Referred to higher education

Relates to the licensure of athletic trainers; repealer

Relates to the licensure of athletic trainers; provides certain exemptions and requires continuing education.

Rich FunkeHigher Education Committee

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S4331Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to the establishment of a human trafficking hotline

Relates to the establishment of a human trafficking hotline for use in the investigation and prevention of human trafficking.

Rich FunkeRules 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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S3048Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Authorizes assessor of taxing municipality to accept late application for veterans exemption from real property taxes in certain cases

Authorizes assessor of taxing municipality to accept late application for veterans exemption from real property taxes if veteran has sold a property that was exempt, the application is made prior to…

Robert OrttRules Committee

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