Co-sponsored bills

Increases certain special accidental death benefits

Increases certain special accidental death benefits paid to widows, widowers or the deceased member's children.

Margaret MarkeySigned by Governor

Signed into law

Establishes a pilot program to conduct scientific research and assessment of the feasibility of seaweed cultivation

Establishes a pilot program to conduct scientific research and assessment of the feasibility of seaweed cultivation.

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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

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

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

Provides for the labeling of raw agricultural commodities, processed foods, seed, and seed stock produced with genetic engineering

Provides for the labeling of raw agricultural commodities, processed foods, seed, and seed stock produced with genetic engineering; defines terms; imposes penalties for false labels and misbranding;…

Linda RosenthalOn the Assembly floor

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

John A. DeFranciscoAdopted

Adopted

Expands the coverage to include cancer of the lymphatic or hematological systems, the digestive, urinary, prostate, neurological, breast or reproductive systems or melanoma

Expands the coverage to include cancer of the lymphatic or hematological systems, the digestive, urinary, prostate, neurological, breast or reproductive systems or melanoma.

Michael F. NozzolioLocal Governments Committee

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 the issuance of distinctive plates for members of Kiwanis International

Authorizes the issuance of distinctive plates for members of Kiwanis International.

Patrick M. GallivanTransportation Committee

Enacts the New York State Iran divestment act; repealer

Enacts the New York State Iran divestment act.

Thomas CrociGovernmental Operations Committee

Relates to political contributions

Relates to political contributions by limited liability companies.

Brian KavanaghRules 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

Relates to certain student organizations which are ineligible for funding

Prohibits certain student organizations which participate in discrimination or intolerance from receiving funding from SUNY, CUNY or community colleges.

Jack M. MartinsHigher Education Committee

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

John J. FlanaganAdopted

Adopted

Establishes the New York state first home savings program to authorize first time home buyers to establish savings accounts to buy their first home

Establishes the New York state first home savings program to authorize first time home buyers to establish savings accounts to buy their first home.

Betty LittleWays And Means Committee

Provides a tax credit for businesses in heightened flood risk zones that purchase flood insurance

Provides a tax credit for businesses in a heightened flood risk zone that purchase flood insurance.

Diane J. SavinoWays And Means Committee

Protects consumers from toxic chemicals in children's products

Protects consumers from toxic chemicals in children's products; defines terms; establishes a list of chemicals of high concern to children; discloses information; makes related changes.

Phil BoyleRules Committee

Establishes the date for the accrual of causes of action based on medical, dental or podiatric malpractice

Establishes the date for the accrual of certain causes of action based on negligence.

John A. DeFranciscoJudiciary 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

Relates to a pilot program providing a tax credit for universal visitability

Relates to a credit for purchase, construction or retrofitting of a principal residence to achieve universal visitability pursuant to guidelines developed by the division of code enforcement and…

John A. DeFranciscoOn the Senate floor

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. DeFranciscoRules Committee

Relates to the powers and duties of the receiver of taxes and assessments

Relates to the powers and duties of the receiver of taxes and assessments and school boards.

David CarlucciOn the Senate floor

Extends tuition free course benefits to volunteer firefighters or volunteer ambulance workers

Extends tuition free course benefits to volunteer firefighters or voluntary ambulance workers, and authorizes the board of trustees of the state university to regulate the conferral of such benefits.

Robert OrttHigher Education Committee

Requires public schools to display a poster depicting first aid procedures used to treat a person who is choking

Requires public schools to display a poster depicting first aid procedures used to treat a person who is choking.

Linda RosenthalWays And Means 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

Relates to adoptee rights

Relates to adoptee rights; clarifies language and procedures for obtaining birth certificates and medical histories of adoptees; permits an adopted adult to access certain records when they reach…

David WeprinChildren And Families Committee

Relates to permanent total disability benefits received by disabled volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers

Relates to permanent total disability benefits received by disabled volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers; provides for a cost-of-living adjustment to such benefits.

Rich FunkeOn the Senate floor

Relates to the sale of certain diagnostic and repair information systems

Requires manufacturers of digital electronic parts to offer for sale diagnostic and repair information in the same manner as such manufacturer provides such diagnostic and repair information to such…

Phil BoyleRules Committee

Enacts the New York State climate and community protection act

Enacts the New York State climate and community protection act; relates to climate change; renewable energy program; labor and job standards and worker protection.

Diane J. SavinoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

Protects consumers from toxic chemicals in children's products

Relates to regulation of toxic chemicals in children's products; establishes the interstate chemical clearinghouse.

Brad Hoylman-SigalEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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

Susan SerinoAdopted

Adopted