Co-sponsored bills

Relates to minimum standards for online posting of rulemaking information

Relates to minimum standards for online posting of rulemaking information.

Terrence P. MurphySigned by Governor

Signed into law

Limits the substitution of abuse-deterrent analgesic opioid drug products for analgesic opioids lacking such technology

Provides for patient access to FDA approved abuse-deterrent technology to help combat opioid abuse.

Kemp HannonVetoed

Vetoed

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

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

Allows certain not-for-profits to make purchases through use of county contracts

Allows certain not-for-profits to make purchases through use of county contracts.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Requires applicants for licenses as real estate brokers and real estate salesmen and for renewals thereof to complete instruction in the law of agency

Requires applicants for licenses and for renewals thereof as real estate brokers and real estate salesmen to complete instruction in the law of agency.

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Prohibits mercury-added rotational balancing products

Prohibits mercury-added rotational balancing products.

Carl L. MarcellinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Authorizes persons 16 years of age or older to make an anatomical gift

Authorizes persons 16 years of age or older to make an anatomical gift.

Kemp HannonSigned 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

Prohibits courts from conditioning release of an eligible defendant into a judicial diversion program upon treatment using any specified type or brand of drug

Prohibits courts from conditioning release of an eligible defendant into a judicial diversion program upon treatment using any specified type or brand of drug.

Terrence P. MurphySigned 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 hours, wages and supplements in contracts for public work

Relates to hours, wages and supplements in contracts for public work.

Jack M. MartinsRules Committee

Establishes the electric vehicle charging tariff

Provides that each investor owned utility must file with the public service commission an electric vehicle charging tariff that allows a customer to purchase electricity solely for the purpose of…

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

Relates to disposal sites operated by pharmacies

Relates to disposal sites operated by pharmacies.

Kemp HannonRules 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

Relates to prohibiting advertising for the use of dwelling units in a class A multiple dwelling

Relates to prohibiting advertising for the use of dwelling units in a class A multiple dwelling.

Andrew J. LanzaOn the Senate floor

Relates to the duty to report incidents to 911 and the county district attorney's office

Relates to the duty to report incidents to 911 and the county district attorney's office.

Andrew J. LanzaRules Committee

Relates to criminal justice faculty employed by a community college

Relates to criminal justice faculty employed by a community college.

Martin J. GoldenRules Committee

Relates to establishing a product stewardship program for primary batteries

Relates to establishing a product stewardship program for primary batteries.

Tony AvellaRules Committee

Authorizes the Westchester health care corporation to enter into contracts and arrangements providing for the creation and operation of a delivery system network

Authorizes the Westchester health care corporation to enter into contracts and arrangements providing for the creation and operation of a delivery system network.

Terrence P. MurphyRules Committee

Relates to reciprocity of debarments imposed under the federal Davis-Bacon Act

Relates to reciprocity of debarments imposed under the federal Davis-Bacon Act.

Jack M. MartinsRules Committee

Authorizes school district property to be used for not-for-profit dental clinics providing care to families in the district

Authorizes school district property to be used for not-for-profit dental clinics providing care to families in the district upon the approval of the trustees or board of education of a school…

Patty RitchieRules Committee

Relates to the infliction of excessive corporal punishment on a child

Relates to the infliction of excessive corporal punishment on a child.

Timothy M. KennedyRules Committee

Relates to special proceedings to convey title to abandoned real property to cities, towns or villages

Relates to special proceedings to convey title to abandoned real property to cities, towns or villages.

Jack M. MartinsRules Committee

Establishes the commission on prosecutorial conduct

Establishes the commission on prosecutorial conduct.

John A. DeFranciscoRules Committee

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

John A. DeFranciscoAdopted

Adopted

Relates to safety in child day care programs

Relates to safety in child day care programs and the licensure, registration or permission required by such programs.

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

Honoring John C. Googas, Jr. for his distinguished legislative service after 43 Sessions in the New York State Senate

Martin J. GoldenAdopted

Adopted

Repeals the definition of "transportation purpose" for the purposes of the metropolitan transportation authority

Repeals the definition of "transportation purpose" for the purposes of the metropolitan transportation authority.

Jack M. MartinsOn the Senate floor

Enacts the "solar panel collection act"

Enacts the "solar panel collection act" to require manufacturers of solar panels to collect such panels when they are taken out of use; requires educational outreach relating thereto; establishes…

Thomas F. O'MaraEnvironmental Conservation Committee

Establishes the Yonkers city school district joint schools construction and modernization act

Establishes the Yonkers city school district joint schools construction and modernization act.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsOn the Senate floor

Requires Medicaid coverage of both blood testing and skin prick testing for allergies

Requires Medicaid coverage of both blood testing and skin prick testing for allergies.

Gustavo RiveraHealth Committee

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 buildings

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'MaraEducation Committee

Provides that the abbreviation of "D.P.T." and title "doctor of physical therapy" may only be used by a person licensed or otherwise authorized by article 136 of the education law to practice physical therapy

Provides that the abbreviation of "D.P.T." and title "doctor of physical therapy" may only be used by a person licensed or otherwise authorized by article 136 of the education law to practice…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education 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 admission requirements for graduate-level teacher and educational leader programs for certified teachers already holding a graduate degree

Relates to admission requirements for graduate-level teacher and educational leader programs for certified teachers already holding a graduate degree; exempts certified teachers who already hold a…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

Relates to procedures involving taxpayer interviews

Relates to procedures involving taxpayer interviews.

John A. DeFranciscoOn the Senate floor

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

Establishes the affordable residential green building program

Establishes the affordable residential green building program which would provide incentives to owners for the construction of new residential buildings which are affordable.

Joseph A. GriffoVeterans' Affairs Committee

Includes public library systems within the definition of entities that are eligible to apply for local government efficiency grants

Includes public library systems within the definition of entities that are eligible to apply for local government efficiency grants.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Libraries And Education Technology Committee

Relates to the beginning farmer revolving loan fund program

Relates to the beginning farmer revolving loan program.

Patty RitchieAgriculture Committee

Authorizes county highway superintendents to rent road machinery from any city, town or village

Authorizes county highway superintendents to rent road machinery from any city, town or village.

Martin Malavé DilanTransportation Committee

Provides relief on statewide central register clearance fees for tax exempt organizations

Provides relief on statewide central registrar clearance fees for tax exempt organizations and that the fee of twenty-five dollars shall not apply to tax-exempt not-for-profit child care providers…

Patrick M. GallivanChildren And Families Committee