Sponsored bills

Authorizes the village of Hudson Falls, in the county of Washington, to discontinue use of certain lands as parkland

Authorizes the village of Hudson Falls, in the county of Washington, to discontinue use of certain lands as parkland, and use such lands for municipal parking.

Betty LittleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Increases the fees imposed by the Lake George park commission for docks, wharfs, moorings and boats

Increases the fees imposed by the Lake George park commission for docks, wharfs, moorings and boats.

Betty LittleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Authorizes the state to convey certain forest preserve land

Authorizes the state to convey certain forest preserve land; such sale shall be subject to legislative approval and the proceeds of such conveyance shall be used for acquisitions to the forest…

Betty LittleJudiciary Committee

Authorizes public utility line and bike paths located within the forest preserve, and establishes land banks within such preserve for public projects

Allows public utility lines and bicycle paths on certain state lands in the forest preserve and establishes a forest preserve health and safety land account.

Betty LittleJudiciary Committee

Extends Warren county's additional mortgage recording tax authorization until December 1, 2018

Extends Warren county's additional mortgage recording tax authorization until December 1, 2018.

Betty LittleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Authorizes Micki Guy, a firefighter in the city of Glens Falls, in the county of Warren, to elect to participate in an optional 20 year retirement program

Authorizes Micki Guy, a firefighter in the city of Glens Falls, in the county of Warren, to elect to participate in the optional 20 year retirement program.

Betty LittleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Authorizes the Washington and Essex county correctional facilities to also be used for the detention of persons under arrest being held for arraignment in any court located in each such county

Authorizes the Washington and Essex county correctional facilities to also be used for the detention of persons under arrest being held for arraignment in any court located in each such county.

Betty LittleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Authorizes health care professionals licensed in other jurisdictions and appointed by World Triathlon Corporation to practice in this state at a triathlon

Authorizes health care professionals licensed in other jurisdictions and appointed by the World Triathlon Corporation to practice in this state at a triathlon.

Betty LittleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to increasing the amount of bond and note authorization totals that may be made by certain agencies

Relates to increasing the amount of bond and note authorization totals that may be made by certain agencies.

Betty LittleOn the Senate floor

Authorizes the county of Washington to impose an additional 25 cents per $100 of debt, mortgage recording tax

Authorizes the county of Washington to impose an additional 25 cents per $100 of debt, mortgage recording tax; revenue therefrom shall be used for community college purposes.

Betty LittleWays And Means Committee

Redefines "campground" for the purposes of the Adirondack park

Redefines "campground" for the purposes of the Adirondack park and regulation by the Adirondack park agency; defines such term as a parcel of land with 5 or more campsites, including buildings and…

Betty LittleRules Committee

Honoring the accomplishments of Governor Charles Evans Hughes and celebrating the centennial of his presidential candidacy

Betty LittleAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Chandler M. Ralph upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Dr. Edward L. Trudeau Award by the Adirondack Health Foundation

Betty LittleAdopted

Adopted

Commending the Very Reverend James Barry Lonergan upon the occasion of celebrating the Golden Jubilee of his ordination to the Catholic Priesthood

Betty LittleAdopted

Adopted

Commending the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh upon the occasion of celebrating its 90th Anniversary

Betty LittleAdopted

Adopted

Requires the New York City Housing Authority to provide a written statement articulating the reasons for denial of any request

Requires the New York City Housing Authority to provide a written statement articulating the reasons for denial of any request when the denial precedes a tenant's right to institute a grievance…

Betty LittleOn the Senate floor

Exempts agricultural employers from paying for unemployment benefits for federally ineligible farm labor

Exempts agricultural employers from paying for unemployment coverage for alien farm laborers, who are federally ineligible from receiving such benefits.

Betty LittleLabor Committee

Relates to the wood products development council and contracts for timber or other forest products

Directs the wood products development council to work to improve public understanding of the timber industry and authorizes the department of environmental conservation to execute contracts for…

Betty LittleAgriculture Committee

Mourning the death of Stanley Brooks Burdick, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Betty LittleAdopted

Adopted

Commending Herbert A. Burkhard for special recognition after more than 55 years of dedicated service to Poughkeepsie and Granville

Betty LittleAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Matthew A. Rozell as recipient of the 2015 Louis E. Yavner Teaching Award by the New York State Board of Regents on May 17, 2016

Betty LittleAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Clinton Community College in Plattsburgh, New York

Betty LittleAdopted

Adopted

Mourning the death of Gene C. Terry distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Betty LittleAdopted

Adopted

Provides for the appointment of the members of the New York state housing finance agency, the housing trust fund corporation and the affordable housing corporation

Provides for the appointment of the members of the New York state housing finance agency, the housing trust fund corporation and the affordable housing corporation.

Betty LittleHousing Committee

Authorizes the county of Clinton to reinstate Aaron Heroux as a deputy sheriff, notwithstanding that such reinstatement will occur more than 1 year after leaving such position

Authorizes the county of Clinton to reinstate Aaron Heroux as a deputy sheriff, notwithstanding that such reinstatement will occur more than 1 year after leaving such position.

Betty LittleOn the Senate floor

Authorizes the state of New York mortgage agency to invest fund in Government National Mortgage Association mortgage backed securities

Authorizes the state of New York mortgage agency to invest funds in Government National Mortgage Association mortgage backed securities.

Betty LittleOn the Senate floor

Establishes the mobile and manufactured home replacement program

Establishes the mobile and manufactured home replacement program.

Betty LittleHousing Committee

Authorizes the civil commitment of detained persons convicted of a misdemeanor sex offense or with a prior conviction in another state of an offense that would be a designated felony

Authorizes the civil committment of detained persons convicted of a misdemeanor sex offense or with a prior conviction in another state of an offense that would be a designated felony.

Betty LittleMental Health Committee

Grants sales and use tax exemption for certain tangible personal property and services used in the operation of recreational skiing facilities

Grants sales and use tax exemptions for certain tangible personal property and services used in the operation of recreational skiing facilities.

Betty LittleWays And Means Committee

Enacts legislation to implement a constitutional amendment authorizing the placement of public utility line and bike paths in the forest preserve and establishing land banks

Enacts legislation implementing the provisions of a constitutional amendment authorizing public utility lines and bike paths to be located within the forest preserve, and establishes land banks…

Betty LittleEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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

Relates to the residential emergency services to offer home repairs to the elderly program

Relates to the residential emergency services to offer home repairs to the elderly program.

Betty LittleHousing Committee

Relates to federal bond volume allocations, the unified state bond ceiling and the private activity bond allocation act of 2016

Relates to bond volume allocations made pursuant to the federal tax reform act of 1986, the unified state bond ceiling and the private activity bond allocation act of 2016.

Betty LittleOn the Senate floor

Makes certain state lands in the town of Argyle, Ft. Edward and Kingsbury, in the county of Washington, subject to taxation for all purposes

Makes certain state lands in the town of Argyle, Ft.

Betty LittleReal Property Taxation Committee

Relates to allowing a physically disabled surviving spouse who was married to an enhanced STAR qualifying individual to continue to receive the exemption

Relates to allowing a physically disabled surviving spouse who was married to an enhanced STAR qualifying individual to continue to receive the exemption even if the surviving spouse is not…

Betty LittleReal Property Taxation Committee

Eliminates the expiration of certain provisions of general municipal law, relating to granting localities greater contract flexibility to authorize shared purchasing

Eliminates the expiration of certain provisions of the general municipal law, relating to granting localities greater contract flexibility and cost savings by permitting certain shared purchasing…

Betty LittleLocal Governments Committee

Authorizes educational institutions to agree to pay for all or a portion of the salaries and compensation payable to municipal school crossing guards

Authorizes educational institutions to agree to pay for all or a portion of the salaries and compensation payable to municipal school crossing guards.

Betty LittleEducation Committee

Authorizes towing a person on water skis with a vessel without an observer under certain circumstances

Authorizes towing a person on water skis with a vessel without an observer under certain circumstances.

Betty LittleTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development Committee

Relates to campground owner's lien

Relates to campground owner's lien.

Betty LittleJudiciary Committee

Prohibits the construction of any mausoleum or columbarium in a cemetery where such mausoleum or columbarium is the only form of interment offered in a cemetery

Prohibits the construction of any mausoleum or columbarium in a cemetery where such mausoleum or columbarium is the only form of interment offered in a cemetery.

Betty LittleRules Committee

Directs the health care quality and cost containment commission to study and report upon the impact of requiring that certain health insurance plans provide coverage for treatment of mitochondrial disease

Directs the health care quality and cost containment commission to study and report upon the impact of requiring that certain health insurance plans provide coverage for treatment of mitochondrial…

Betty LittleInsurance Committee

Relates to food service in funeral establishments

Permits food service in funeral establishments subject to certain restrictions and qualifications.

Betty LittleOn the Senate floor

Authorizes the villages of Malone, Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake, in the county of Franklin, to employ retired former members of the division of state police as part-time village police officers

Authorizes the villages of Malone, Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake, in the county of Franklin, to employ retired former members of the division of state police as part-time village police officers.

Betty LittleGovernmental Employees Committee

Prohibits a skier from skiing in any area unless he or she is wearing a protective helmet; applicable to skiers under fourteen years of age

Relates to the duties of skiers and ski area operators regarding the use of helmets; requires skiers under age 14 to wear helmets; requires ski area operators to maintain an adequate supply of…

Betty LittleJudiciary Committee

Designates Little Wolf and Simon as inland waterways

Designates Little Wolf and Simon lakes as inland waterways for purposes of waterfront revitalization.

Betty LittleOn the Senate floor

Requires the owners of certain public vessels intending to operate on the navigable waters of the state to obtain marine protection and indemnity insurance

Requires the owners of passenger carrying public vessels intending to operate on the navigable waters of the state to obtain marine protection and indemnity insurance; requires proof of insurance to…

Betty LittleCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

Directs the commissioner of education to establish and implement a museum education grant program

Directs the commissioner of education to establish and implement a museum education grant program to provide state aid to museums, historical societies, nature centers, zoos, botanical gardens,…

Betty LittleCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

Requires residential facilities controlled by state agencies to maintain on file and make accessible a facility site plan

Requires residential facilities controlled by state agencies to maintain on file and make accessible a facility site plan.

Betty LittleFinance Committee