Co-sponsored bills

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

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

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…

John J. FlanaganSigned 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 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

Relates to coverage for maternal depression screenings

Relates to coverage for maternal depression screenings; provides for coverage for pediatric providers who provide screenings.

Liz KruegerRules 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

Enacts the triclosan awareness act

Enacts the triclosan awareness act prohibiting the sale of cleaning products containing triclosan, triclocarban or derivatives of such antibacterial compounds and establishes a civil penalty for…

Jack M. MartinsCodes 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

Relates to access to patient or client records in the investigation and prosecution of professional licensing and misconduct proceedings

Relates to access to patient or client records in the investigation and prosecution of professional licensing and misconduct proceedings and summary suspension of professional licenses; creates a…

Kenneth P. LaValleHealth Committee

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

Establishes a task force on veteran employment opportunities

Establishes a task force on veteran employment opportunities, including membership requirements and powers and duties of the task force.

Thomas CrociVeterans' Affairs Committee

Relates to positions for disabled veterans and veterans with disabilities

Relates to positions for disabled veterans and veterans with disabilities.

Thomas CrociGovernmental Employees Committee

Requires the board of regents to provide a live webcast for their meetings

Requires the board of regents to provide a live webcast of their meetings.

Patty RitchieWays And Means 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 enacting the "New York State Go Green Season Act"

Relates to a sales tax exemption for fresh cut evergreen trees and evergreen products during the period from November 1st to December 31st.

Rich FunkeWays And Means Committee

Requires the department of motor vehicles to ensure that all licenses comply with the national driver register

Requires the department of motor vehicles to ensure that all licenses comply with the national driver register.

Thomas CrociTransportation Committee

Requires state contracts to contain specific indemnification language

Requires contracts between professional design firms and municipal corporations, state and local authorities, or state departments contain language concerning indemnification.

Jack M. MartinsCorporations, Authorities And Commissions 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

Increases the enhanced residential care benefits for the aged, and blind and disabled persons

Increases the enhanced residential care benefits for aged, blind and disabled persons.

Susan SerinoWays And Means Committee

Authorizes and directs the public service commission to study the impact on consumers and perform a cost benefit analysis of the Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) initiative

Authorizes and directs the public service commission to study the impact on consumers and perform a cost benefit analysis of the Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) initiative.

John A. DeFranciscoEnergy Committee

Establishes the veteran career assistance program within the SUNY and CUNY systems

Establishes the veteran career assistance program within the SUNY and CUNY systems.

Thomas CrociHigher Education Committee

Relates to the creation of the cystic fibrosis foundation license plate and cystic fibrosis research and education fund

Relates to the creation of the cystic fibrosis foundation license plate and cystic fibrosis research and education fund.

James L. SewardOn the Senate floor

Establishes the interstate insurance product regulation compact to regulate certain insurance products among member states

Establishes the "Interstate insurance product regulation compact" to regulate certain insurance products among member states and to promote and protect the interest of consumers of individual and…

James L. SewardInsurance Committee

Mourning the death of Muhammad Ali, three-time World heavyweight boxing champion, role model and humanitarian

John J. FlanaganAdopted

Adopted

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

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…

Kenneth P. LaValleOn the Senate floor

Requires public authorities to negotiate with most qualified architectural and engineering professional firms before negotiating with other firms

Authorizes public authorities and public benefit corporations to negotiate with professional firms providing architectural or engineering services in order from the most qualified to the least…

John A. DeFranciscoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

Allows for electronic court appearance in any county of the state, except an appearance at a hearing or trial

Provides for electronic court appearance in a criminal action, anywhere in the state, at the discretion of the court having jurisdiction of the defendant; provides that the defendant must, after…

Joseph A. GriffoCodes Committee

Requires any state mandated program imposed on municipalities and school districts to be funded by the state

Requires that the state fund any program which imposes a mandate upon municipal corporations or school districts; establishes criteria for any exemption from such law if such mandate is ordered by…

Joseph A. GriffoLocal Governments Committee

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

Susan SerinoAdopted

Adopted