Co-sponsored bills

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

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

Extends the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to the New York city school district and to enacting the education investment incentives act; and making an appropriation therefor

Relates to extending the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to the New York city school district, to teacher certification, to enacting the education investment incentives act, to teacher…

John J. FlanaganRules Committee

Relates to extending the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to the New York city school district; creates the NYC school district inspector

Relates to extending the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to the New York city school district; creates position of education inspector to provide oversight and guidance for matters in…

John J. FlanaganRules Committee

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

John A. DeFranciscoAdopted

Adopted

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

Martin J. GoldenAdopted

Adopted

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

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 transportation aid forgiveness

Relates to legalizing, validating, ratifying and confirming certain actions or omissions relating to certain transportation contracts.

Rich FunkeEducation 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 Terrorist Registry

Enacts the New York State Terrorist Registry Act; establishes the New York State terrorist registry; provides for terrorist registry information sharing; provides for registry information collection…

Thomas CrociGovernmental Operations 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

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

Increases the enhanced residential care benefits for the aged, and blind and disabled persons

Increases the enhanced residential care benefits for aged, blind and disabled persons.

Susan SerinoWays 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

Establishes the New York state ocean acidification task force

Establishes the New York state ocean acidification task force to identify the causes and factors contributing to ocean acidification and to evaluate ways of addressing the problem by applying the…

Kenneth P. LaValleOn the Senate floor

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

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

Susan SerinoAdopted

Adopted

Mourning the death of Jesse Edward Nash, Jr., distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Timothy M. KennedyAdopted

Adopted

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

Gustavo RiveraAdopted

Adopted

Commending Thomas F. Schutte, Ph.D. upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 20 years of distinguished service as President at Pratt Institute

Velmanette MontgomeryAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Fenian Invasion of 1866 on June 4, 2016

Timothy M. KennedyAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Dolores M. Hofman upon the occasion of being crowned Ms. New York Senior America on April 3, 2016

Todd KaminskyAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 103rd Anniversary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Millie Berry upon the occasion of celebrating her 107th Birthday

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Saratoga Performing Arts Center on July 8, 2016

Kathleen A. MarchioneAdopted

Adopted

Increases the tax exemption for pensions and annuities for persons age fifty-nine and one-half or greater

Increases the tax exemption for pensions and annuities for persons age fifty-nine and one-half or greater from $20,000 to $25,000 in 2017, $30,000 in 2018, $35,000 in 2019 and $40,000 for each…

Hugh T. FarleyWays And Means Committee

Enhances the assisted outpatient treatment program and eliminates the expiration and repeal of Kendra's Law

Enhances the assisted outpatient treatment program; eliminates the expiration and repeal of Kendra's Law.

Catharine YoungMental Health Committee

Relates to the judicial diversion program for alcohol and substance abuse offenders

Relates to the judicial diversion program for alcohol and substance abuse offenders; requires court to consider, review and document evidence relating to a defendant's propensity for violent conduct…

John J. BonacicCodes Committee

Honoring the veterans from NY State upon the occasion of their induction into the NYS Senate Veterans Hall of Fame

John J. FlanaganAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Lukas Alvira upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2016 Youth of the Year Award by the Boys & Girls Club of Buffalo

Timothy M. KennedyAdopted

Adopted

Honoring President Stephen Jerome for 50 years of successful leadership and service to Monroe College, and as a Founder and Chair of the Board of the Association of Proprietary Colleges for over 25 Years

Kenneth P. LaValleAdopted

Adopted

Commending the Valedictorians, Salutatorians and Honored Students of the 42nd Senate District

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted