Co-sponsored bills

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

Relates to coverage for the detection of breast cancer, requiring certified mammography facilities to provide extended hours and excused leave to undertake a breast cancer screening

Relates to coverage for the detection of breast cancer; requires certified mammography facilities to provide extended hours; allows certain public employees excused leave to undertake a breast…

John J. FlanaganSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to the treatment of heroin and opioid addictions

Relates to providing training in pain management for certain individuals; relates to providing coverage for medically necessary inpatient services for the diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse…

Terrence P. MurphySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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

Relates to prohibiting sanctuary for illegal immigrants

Relates to prohibiting sanctuary for illegal immigrants.

Thomas CrociGovernmental Operations Committee

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

Provides restroom access to persons with certain medical conditions

Enacts the "Crohn's and colitis fairness act"; provides restroom access to persons with certain medical conditions; defines the term eligible medical condition.

Kemp HannonRules Committee

Makes the restrictions relating to smoking in public areas applicable to electronic cigarettes

Makes the restrictions relating to smoking in public areas applicable to electronic cigarettes.

Kemp HannonRules 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

Enacts the New York State Iran divestment act; repealer

Enacts the New York State Iran divestment act.

Thomas CrociGovernmental Operations Committee

Provides that vacancies in the office of regent shall be filled by appointment

Provides that vacancies in the office of regent shall be filled by appointment.

Kenneth P. LaValleEducation 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

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 hire a vet grant program; grants to municipalities where a veteran is hired and employed, for not less than one year and for not less than thirty-five hours each week

Establishes the hire a vet grant program; provides grants to municipalities where a veteran is hired and employed, for not less than one year and for not less than thirty-five hours each week;…

Michael H. RanzenhoferVeterans' Affairs Committee

Prohibits any sex offender from residing within a quarter mile of any school, playground, park or building in which child day care is provided

Prohibits any sex offender from residing within a quarter mile of any school, playground, park or building in which child day care is provided.

Robert OrttCorrection Committee

Establishes the "New York's Own combat veterans healthcare choice program act" to establish tax free savings accounts to pay the healthcare costs of certain combat veterans until covered by the federal government

Establishes the "New York's Own combat veterans healthcare choice program act" to establish tax free savings accounts to pay the healthcare costs of combat veterans on active duty during Operation…

Terrence P. MurphyRules Committee

Expressing sincerest, heartfelt condolences to the Orlando community in the wake of the devasting tragedy

John J. FlanaganAdopted

Adopted

Relates to a state transportation plan

Relates to a state transportation plan; requires the commissioner of transportation to submit to the governor and the legislature long-range transportation plans and five-year capital plans.

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

Relates to the elimination of any fees associated with the distinctive license plates for purple heart recipients

Relates to the elimination of fees and renewal fees associated with the issuance of distinctive license plates for purple heart recipients.

Thomas F. O'MaraTransportation Committee

Requires the department of motor vehicles to ensure that all licenses comply with the national driver register

Requires the department of motor vehicles to ensure that all licenses comply with the national driver register.

Thomas CrociTransportation Committee

Authorizes municipalities to establish residency restrictions for sex offenders required to register with the division of criminal justice services

Authorizes municipalities to establish residency restrictions for sex offenders required to register with the division of criminal justice services.

Michael VendittoCorrection Committee

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

Enacts the engineers', architects', landscape architects' and land surveyors' good samaritan act

Enacts the "engineers', architects', landscape architects' and land surveyors' good samaritan act" to protect from liability for personal injury, wrongful death, property damage or other loss…

Kemp HannonHigher Education Committee

Relates to the standing of certain relatives in custody and guardianship proceedings

Relates to standing of certain relatives in custody and guardianship proceedings.

Martin J. GoldenJudiciary 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

Relates to stroke centers

Relates to the designation of comprehensive stroke centers, primary stroke centers and acute stroke ready hospitals; relates to communication between centers; relates to emergency services…

Terrence P. MurphyHealth Committee

Establishes the veteran career assistance program within the SUNY and CUNY systems

Establishes the veteran career assistance program within the SUNY and CUNY systems.

Thomas CrociHigher Education Committee

Prohibits sex offenders who are on parole or probation, or conditionally discharged from being upon the premises of any facility providing child day care

Prohibits sex offenders who are on parole or probation, or conditionally discharged from being upon or within 1,000 feet of the premises of any facility providing child day care, while any person…

James L. SewardCorrection 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