Bills by

Steve Katz

Assembly Member

183 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →

2015-2016 session

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183 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

A10699Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by s7004a
Designates Glencoma lake, Lincolndale lake, MacGregor lake, Mahopac lake, Secor lake, Shenorock lake, Teakettle Spout lake and Wixon lake as inland waterways
Designates Glencoma lake, Lincolndale lake, MacGregor lake, Mahopac lake, Secor lake, Shenorock lake, Teakettle Spout lake and Wixon lake as inland waterways.
Steve KatzOn the Assembly floor
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A10247Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by s7659
Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Army Captain Clayton Carpenter Memorial Highway"
Designates a portion of state route 118 in the town of Yorktown, county of Westchester, as the "Army Captain Clayton Carpenter Memorial Highway".
Steve KatzOn the Assembly floor

A9669Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by s6920

Designates Charles lake, Lost lake (Putnam county), Putnam lake and Tonetta lake as inland waterways for purposes of waterfront revitalization

Designates Charles lake, Lost lake (Putnam county), Putnam lake and Tonetta lake as inland waterways for purposes of waterfront revitalization.

Steve KatzOn the Assembly floor

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A720Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Amended on third reading 720a

Limits animal dealers exempt under the provision of article 7 of such law relating to the licensing, identification and control of dogs

Limits the animal dealers that are exempt under the provisions of article 7 of the agriculture and markets law relating to the licensing, identification and control of dogs; applies provisions to…

Linda RosenthalOn the Assembly floor

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A9666Assembly· Moved Jun 10, 2016· Enacting clause stricken

Designates Glencoma lake, Lincolndale lake, MacGregor lake, Mahopac lake, Secor lake, Shenorock lake, Teakettle Spout lake and Wixon lake as inland waterways

Designates Glencoma lake, Lincolndale lake, MacGregor lake, Mahopac lake, Secor lake, Shenorock lake, Teakettle Spout lake and Wixon lake as inland waterways.

Steve KatzStricken

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A5518Assembly· Moved Jun 7, 2016· Amend (t) and recommit to local governments

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.

Aileen GuntherLocal Governments Committee

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A2919Assembly· Moved Jun 3, 2016· Held for consideration in mental health

Directs the commissioner of education to post information related to receiving treatment for addiction to narcotics

Directs the commissioner of education to post information related to receiving treatment for addiction to narcotics.

Steve KatzMental Health Committee

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A10502Assembly· Moved May 31, 2016· Referred to codes

Provides that a license to possess a pistol or revolver shall permit the licensee to carry such weapon concealed

Provides that a license to possess a pistol or revolver shall permit the licensee to carry such weapon concealed.

Steve KatzCodes Committee

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A9514Assembly· Moved May 26, 2016· Advanced to third reading cal.822

Relates to authorizing the use of medical marihuana for severe chronic pain

Authorizes the use of medical marihuana for severe chronic pain not associated with another listed condition.

Richard GottfriedOn the Assembly floor

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A2065Assembly· Moved May 26, 2016· Advanced to third reading cal.746

Relates to discrimination against owners of specific breeds of dog

Relates to discrimination against owners of specific breeds of dogs.

Kenneth ZebrowskiOn the Assembly floor

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A1596Assembly· Moved May 24, 2016· Held for consideration in codes

Expands the definition of aggravated cruelty to animals to include harm to a companion animal during the commission of a felony

Expands the definition of aggravated cruelty to animals to include harm to animals during the commission of a felony.

James TediscoCodes Committee

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A9531Assembly· Moved May 12, 2016· Substituted by s7160

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 rendered during times of peace; removes requirement that such military service…

Amy PaulinOn the Assembly floor

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A4842Assembly· Moved May 12, 2016· Advanced to third reading cal.593

Requires plaintiffs in mortgage foreclosure actions to provide contact information

Requires plaintiffs in mortgage foreclosure actions to provide contact information.

Mickey KearnsOn the Assembly floor

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A7205Assembly· Moved May 4, 2016· Held for consideration in ways and means

Authorizes the county of Putnam to grant exemption from county sales and use taxes during the period August 15-24, 2016 for certain clothing and footwear

Authorizes the county of Putnam to grant exemption from county sales and use taxes during the period August 15 - 24, 2016 for clothing and footwear.

Steve KatzWays And Means Committee

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A4285Assembly· Moved Feb 25, 2016· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Establishes a defined contribution plan

Establishes a defined contribution plan for all non-civil service appointees and elected officials of the New York state and local employees' retirement system who are not yet vested in a state…

Michael J. FitzpatrickGovernmental Employees Committee

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A5898Assembly· Moved Feb 8, 2016· Held for consideration in ways and means

Enacts the small business full employment act; repealer

Enacts the small business full employment act; enacts various measures to provide tax and regulatory relief for small businesses to encourage growth.

Brian KolbWays And Means Committee

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A5884Assembly· Moved Feb 5, 2016· Opinion referred to judiciary

Proposes the removal of pension and retirement benefits from persons convicted of certain felonies

Proposes the removal of pension and retirement benefits from persons convicted of certain felonies.

Sandy GalefJudiciary Committee

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A5384Assembly· Moved Feb 5, 2016· Held for consideration in ways and means

Relates to acts of the Legislature having fiscal impacts on local governments

Requires the legislature to provide funding to reimburse localities for the costs associated with expenditures made as a requirement of any law which mandates the undertaking of a new program or…

Christopher FriendJudiciary Committee

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A4929Assembly· Moved Feb 5, 2016· Held for consideration in judiciary

Provides for initiative and referendum and recall

Provides for initiative and referendum and recall; empowers the electors with the ability to propose statutes and amendments to the constitution, approve or reject statutes or parts of statutes, and…

Brian KolbJudiciary Committee

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A1604Assembly· Moved Feb 5, 2016· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Prohibits the passage of bills by the legislature between the hours of midnight and eight o'clock a.m. unless two-thirds of the legislature is present and requires two-thirds approval for messages of nece

Prohibits the passage of bills by the legislature between the hours of midnight and eight o'clock a.m. unless 2/3 of the legislature is present; requires two-thirds approval for messages of necessity.

James TediscoJudiciary Committee

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A377Assembly· Moved Feb 5, 2016· Opinion referred to judiciary

Provides that any state officer or local officer convicted of a felony involving breach of public trust be subject to forfeiture of pension benefits

Provides that any state officer or local officer convicted of a felony involving breach of public trust be subject to forfeiture of pension rights or retirement benefits.

David BuchwaldJudiciary Committee

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A3927Assembly· Moved Jan 27, 2016· Amend and recommit to higher education

Establishes tuition awards for members of the reserve armed forces of the United States

Establishes tuition awards for members of the reserved armed forces of the United States; eligibility for such tuition benefit shall be determined by the education services offices of the division…

John CerettoHigher Education Committee

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A8649Assembly· Moved Jan 20, 2016· Held for consideration in ways and means

Relates to the real property tax cap and the current required school district override super majority vote

Relates to the real property tax cap; removes the current required school district override super majority vote.

Brian KolbWays And Means Committee

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A2387Assembly· Moved Jan 15, 2016· Held for consideration in ways and means

Authorizes certain counties, cities and school districts to impose up to a four percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes; repealer

Authorizes certain counties and cities to impose up to a four percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes; preserves the authority of certain municipalities to impose such taxes at rates in…

Sandy GalefWays And Means Committee

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A4366Assembly· Moved Jan 11, 2016· Enacting clause stricken

Exempts BOCES capital expenditures from limitations upon local school district tax levies

Exempts BOCES capital expenditures from limitations upon local school district tax levies.

Sandy GalefStricken

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A138Assembly· Moved Jan 11, 2016· Referred to elections

Relates to the filing of petitions of designation or nomination in the county of Westchester

Relates to the filing of petitions of designation or nomination in the county of Westchester.

Amy PaulinElections Committee

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A8215Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to housing

Extends the effectiveness of various rent control and rent regulated provisions (Part A); repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013 relating to the safe act of 2013 (Part B)

Extends the effectiveness of various rent control and rent regulated provisions (Part A); repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013 relating to the safe act of 2013 (Part B).

Peter LopezHousing Committee

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A8196Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to codes

Relates to firearms; repealer

Relates to firearms; authorizes the transfer of certain weapons from an estate to an immediate member of the decedent's family; relates to reports of substantial risk or threat of harm by mental…

Anthony BrindisiCodes Committee

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A7783Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in labor

Relates to limiting the power of the governor to give an executive order or otherwise direct an executive agency to take any action that contradicts state law; repealer

Relates to limiting the power of the governor to give an executive order or otherwise direct an executive agency to take any action that contradicts state law.

Al GrafLabor Committee

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A7396Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to environmental conservation

Eliminates sporting license fees for honorably discharged veterans

Eliminates sporting license fees for honorably discharged veterans.

Steve KatzEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A7083Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to local governments

Authorizes the city of Auburn to prefer local businesses in awarding public contracts

Authorizes the city of Auburn to grant a preference to local businesses located in Cayuga county in awarding city contracts for public works and purchases, when such contracts do not exceed $100,000.

Gary FinchLocal Governments Committee

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A6972Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to education

Requires the commissioner of education to make recommendations to the board of regents relating to the adoption of instruction on dating violence

Requires the commissioner of education to make recommendations to the board of regents relating to the adoption of age-appropriate instruction on dating violence for students in grades seven through…

Michael CusickEducation Committee

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A6739Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in ways and means

Establishes the New York state cornerstone program and the New York state discovery program and net income base and other taxes; repealer

Establishes the New York state cornerstone program and the New York state discovery program.

Brian KolbWays And Means Committee

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A6208Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Provides that state departments, offices, agencies, and authorities are prohibited from imposing any fees, surcharges, or taxes that have not been approved

Provides that state departments, offices, agencies, and authorities are prohibited from imposing any fees, surcharges, or taxes that have not been approved by the state legislature.

Christopher FriendGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6184Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to governmental operations

Provides that any records indicating the proposed terms of a collective bargaining agreement be made available to the public

Provides that any records indicating the proposed terms of a collective bargaining agreement be made available to the public immediately following approval of such proposed terms by a public…

Sandy GalefGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6160Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to local governments

Requires a three year moratorium on unfunded mandates from the legislature

Requires a three year moratorium on unfunded mandates from the legislature; invalidates legislation that does not contain a detailed fiscal note identifying a funding source for certain costs to a…

Dean MurrayLocal Governments Committee

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A6119Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to the preservation of electronic mail

Relates to the preservation of electronic mail for a period of seven years.

Steven McLaughlinGovernmental Operations Committee

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A5990Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Grants excused leave to civil service employees who are volunteer firefighters or ambulance workers during state of emergency

Grants excused leave to civil service employees during states of emergency as declared by the federal, state or a municipal government, when such employees are members of a volunteer fire department…

Robert OaksGovernmental Employees Committee

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A5874Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions

Gives phone customers the ability to block the reception of messages they may find obscene

Requires local phone companies to provide customers with a cost free option to block certain information-access services; provides such service shall not be included in the telephone company's rate…

Gary FinchCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5289Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to health

Relates to reimbursement by Medicaid for services required by state law

Relates to reimbursement for Medicaid for services required by state law; provides department of health must pay 100% of the non-federal share for services required by state law, not federal.

Joseph GiglioHealth Committee

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A5292Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides for free hunting, fishing and trapping licenses to residents of the state who are active duty members of the U.S. armed forces regardless of duty station

Provides for free hunting, fishing and trapping licenses to residents of the state who are active duty members of the U.S. armed forces regardless of where such person is stationed.

Joseph GiglioEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A5201Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to social services

Prohibits unfunded mandates in medicaid

Prohibits unfunded mandates in medicaid; provides that a provision of law which is determined to be an unfunded mandate according to this new section of law shall cease to be mandatory and become…

Joseph GiglioSocial Services Committee

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