All bills

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

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.

Steven EnglebrightJudiciary Committee

Relates to extending the authorization for the county of Greene to impose an additional mortgage recording tax until 2018

Extends the authorization for the county of Greene to impose an additional mortgage recording tax until 2018.

Peter LopezSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Celebrating the legendary life and accomplishments of Muhammad Ali, three-time World heavyweight boxing champion

N. Nick PerryAdopted

Adopted

Relates to railroad safety

Relates to railroad safety; requires joint inspection of traffic signals; increases penalties for the failure to comply with regulations; aligns railroad bridge inspection requirements with federal…

David BuchwaldOn the Assembly 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.

Patricia FahyOn the Assembly floor

Provides for a tax deduction for the adoption of a child with special needs

Provides for a tax deduction for the adoption of a child with special needs.

Jo Anne SimonOn the Assembly floor

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

Relates to the reorganization of the alcoholic beverage control law; repealer

Relates to the reorganization of the alcoholic beverage control law.

Robin SchimmingerOn the Assembly floor

Directs the department of financial services to study and report upon the provision of long term care insurance coverage in this state

Directs the department of financial services to study and report upon the provision of long term care insurance coverage in this state.

Albert A. StirpeOn the Assembly floor

Designates that portion of state route 23 in the town of Windham, county of Greene, as the "Wayne C. Speenburgh Memorial Highway"

Designates a portion of state route 23 in the town of Windham, county of Greene, as the "Wayne C.

Peter LopezOn the Assembly floor

Provides that members of a public pension or retirement system convicted of a felony involving breach of public trust be subject to forfeiture of pension benefits, rights and privileges

Provides that members of a public pension or retirement system convicted of a felony involving breach of public trust be subject to forfeiture of pension benefits, rights and privileges.

David BuchwaldOn the Assembly floor

Relates to technical amendments to the assessment and payment of taxes on watershed and agricultural easements

Relates to the assessment and payment of taxes on watershed and agricultural easements on easements acquired before January 1, 2011.

Aileen GuntherOn the Assembly floor

Relates to annual teacher and principal evaluations

Provides that prior to the 2019-2020 school year, a school district shall not be subject to a withholding of yearly increases in general support for public schools from funds appropriated from the…

Catherine NolanOn the Assembly floor

Relates to the transfer and conveyance of certain unappropriated state land to the county of Greene, in relation to using the land for a 911 emergency call center

Relates to the transfer and conveyance of certain unappropriated state land to the county of Greene, in relation to using the land for a 911 emergency call center.

Peter LopezOn the Assembly floor

Enacts the "Lydia Soto law"

Establishes a Minority Coordinating Council on Asthmatic Affairs within the department of health to assess the asthma risk factors for the minority citizens of our state, counties and regions;…

Carmen E. ArroyoRules Committee

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2016 as Caribbean American Heritage Month in the State of New York

N. Nick PerryAdopted

Adopted

Relates to pro rata license fees for seasonal bars

Relates to pro rata license fees for seasonal bars.

Carrie WoernerOn the Assembly floor

Provides for issuance of distinctive plates for the "75th Anniversary of Ducks Unlimited"

Provides for issuance of distinctive plates for the "75th Anniversary of Ducks Unlimited"; requires additional annual service charge of $25 to be deposited into the DMV distinctive plate development…

Robert OaksTransportation Committee

Relates to cider sold at retail for consumption

Relates to cider sold at retail for consumption.

Patricia FahyOn the Assembly floor

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 the agreement among the states to elect the president by national popular vote

Relates to the agreement among the states to elect the president by national popular vote; makes such provisions permanent.

Jeffrey DinowitzOn the Assembly floor

Relates to conducting unlawful surveillance by use of a drone

Relates to conducting unlawful surveillance by use of a drone.

Peter LopezCodes Committee

Extends certain provisions of law authorizing the hunting of big game in the county of Albany with rifles

Extends certain provisions of law authorizing the hunting of big game in the county of Albany with rifles.

Patricia FahyOn the Assembly floor

Relates to death benefits for certain members under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections and community supervision

Relates to death benefits for certain members under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections and community supervision.

Addie JenneWays And Means Committee

Relates to school session days

Relates to school session days; adds general election day to the list of days when school will not be in session; allows a school district to elect to require staff attendance on a general election…

Albert A. StirpeEducation Committee

Relates to establishing the Barbara Clark leaders of tomorrow scholarship

Relates to establishing the Barbara Clark leaders of tomorrow scholarship; provides funds be distributed from the New York state lottery and given to one eligible senior from every participating…

Luis R. SepúlvedaHigher Education Committee

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

Relates to visitation of residents in care facilities by family members and guardian's duty to inform certain relatives about resident's health and residence

Relates to visitation of residents in care facilities by family members and guardian's duty to inform certain relatives about resident's health and residence.

Steven McLaughlinJudiciary Committee

Honoring the MARK Project, Inc. upon the occasion of its designation as Business Advocate of the Year by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce on May 6, 2016

Peter LopezAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Hobart Book Village upon the occasion of its designation as Tourism Property of the Year by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce on May 6, 2016

Peter LopezAdopted

Adopted

Relates to the illegal taking of deer

Relates to the illegal taking of deer.

Carrie WoernerEnvironmental Conservation Committee

Relates to domestic violence; repealer

Defines "victim of domestic violence"; prohibits employers from discriminating against victims of domestic violence.

Helene WeinsteinInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

Establishes a second office of judge of the county court in the county of Chenango

Establishes a second office of judge of the county court in the county of Chenango; provides for such judgeship to be filled at the general election to be held on November 8, 2016.

Clifford CrouchJudiciary Committee

Establishes a blue ribbon commission on fair competition in the outdoor recreation industry

Establishes a blue ribbon commission on fair competition in the outdoor recreation industry to examine, evaluate and make recommendations regarding methods to promote fair competition in the outdoor…

Peter LopezTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development Committee

Relates to establishing the paint stewardship program

Relates to establishing the paint stewardship program, minimizing the public sector involvement in the management of post-consumer paint, and negotiating agreements to collect, transport, reuse,…

Albert A. StirpeEnvironmental Conservation Committee

Authorizes Ronald Epstein to file a late application for an enhanced STAR real property tax exemption

Authorizes Ronald Epstein to file a late application for an enhanced STAR real property tax exemption.

Peter LopezReal Property Taxation Committee

Authorizes an applicant for a pistol or revolver license to possess such while attending a pre-license firearms safety course

Authorizes an applicant for a pistol or revolver license to possess such while attending a pre-license firearms safety course and while under the supervision of the instructor thereof.

Carrie WoernerCodes Committee

Adds cannabimimetic agents to the schedule of controlled substances

Adds cannabimimetic agents to the schedule of controlled substances.

Kenneth ZebrowskiHealth Committee

Honoring Lisa Tenneson upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Business Person of the Year Award by the Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce

Peter LopezAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Georgia Van Dyke upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Outstanding Service Award by the Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce

Peter LopezAdopted

Adopted

Relates to financial liability for major facilities, vessels, and railroads

Relates to financial liability for major facilities, vessels, and railroads.

Patricia FahyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

Honoring Eilene Fisher upon the occasion of her designation as Community Leader of the Year by the Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce

Peter LopezAdopted

Adopted

Commending Green Wolf Brewing Company upon the occasion of its designation as New Business of the Year by the Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce

Peter LopezAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Wesley Laraway upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce

Peter LopezAdopted

Adopted

Commending Fenimore Asset Management upon the occasion of its designation as Business of the Year by the Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce

Peter LopezAdopted

Adopted

Commending Race Printing and Package Center upon the occasion of its designation as Business Partner of the Year by FMS Workforce Solutions System

Peter LopezAdopted

Adopted

Enacts the "truth in spending act"

Enacts the "truth in spending act"; creates disclosure requirements prior to the allocation of certain funds.

James TediscoGovernmental Operations Committee

Commending student-athlete Aidan Cohane upon the occasion of capturing the 2016 New York State Overall Men's Alpine Skiing Championship

Peter LopezAdopted

Adopted