Bills by

Thomas F. O'Mara

Senator

637 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →omara@nysenate.gov

2015-2016 session

All bills

637 bills. Ordered by the date of each bill’s latest official action: referral, amendment, floor vote, passage or signature.

Impact is how much a bill would change if enacted, from 1 (minimal) to 10 (transformational). Passage is our estimate of the chance it becomes law this session. How we score

S8114Senate· Vetoed Dec 31, 2016· Vetoed memo.306
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.
John A. DeFranciscoVetoed
Vetoed
ImpactPending
OutcomeVetoed
S7301Senate· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Approval memo.19
Requires persons providing substance abuse treatment or counseling to complete training in medication assisted treatment
Requires persons providing substance abuse treatment or counseling to complete training in medication assisted treatment.
George AmedoreSigned by Governor
Signed into law

S6962Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.283

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

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S8008Senate· Signed Sep 29, 2016· Signed chap.386

Relates to granting retroactive tier IV membership in the NYS local employees' retirement system to Ryan L. Dickerson

Relates to granting retroactive tier IV membership in the NYS and local employees' retirement system to Ryan L.

Thomas F. O'MaraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5582Senate· Signed Sep 29, 2016· Signed chap.366

Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "6994th Security Squadron Memorial Highway"

Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "6994th Security Squadron Memorial Highway".

Thomas F. O'MaraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6322Senate· Signed Sep 9, 2016· Signed chap.315

Relates to authorizing alcohol and substance abuse treatment in another jurisdiction for defendants in judicial diversion programs

Relates to authorizing alcohol and substance abuse treatment in another jurisdiction for defendants in judicial diversion programs.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S8140Senate· Signed Sep 7, 2016· Signed chap.297

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

Relates to the reorganization of the alcoholic beverage control law.

Andrew J. LanzaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7180Senate· Signed Aug 31, 2016· Signed chap.295

Authorizes farm vehicles to travel on a highway from the point of sale to a farm

Authorizes farm vehicles to travel on a highway from the point of sale to a farm.

Patty RitchieSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7965Senate· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.279

Relates to an exemption of capital improvements to multiple dwelling buildings within certain cities

Relates to an exemption of capital improvements to multiple dwelling buildings within certain cities with a population of more than eight thousand but less than nine thousand.

Thomas F. O'MaraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S2251Senate· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.267

Elevates assault of a utility worker to the class D felony of assault in the second degree

Elevates assault of a utility worker in the second degree to a class D felony; includes an employee of an entity governed by the public service law within such provisions.

William J. Larkin Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5313Senate· Signed Aug 18, 2016· Signed chap.248

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

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7926Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.229

Authorizes St. Ann's Academy to file an application for certain real property tax exemptions

Authorizes the assessor of the city of Hornell, county of Steuben to accept from St.

Thomas F. O'MaraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7890Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.224

Extends provisions of law relating to the management of American lobster

Extends provisions of law relating to the management of American lobster.

Thomas F. O'MaraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7328Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.205

Relates to merging town justice courts

Relates to merging town justice courts; excepts the towns of Erin and Chemung from the requirement that towns form a contiguous geographic area in order to merge their town courts.

Thomas F. O'MaraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7197Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.200

Relates to extending the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage fish

Relates to extending the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage fish.

Thomas F. O'MaraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6863Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.192

Authorizes minors who are hunting to wear pink material

Authorizes minors who are hunting to wear solid or patterned pink material which shall be visible from all directions.

Patty RitchieSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6228Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.174

Extends, for an additional 4 years, the provisions of Lauren's law, providing for the election to or declining to elect to register in the donate life registry for organ and tissue donation

Extends, for an additional 4 years, the provisions of Lauren's law, providing for the election to or declining to elect to register in the donate life registry for organ and tissue donation.

David CarlucciSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5803Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.167

Relates to a Lyme disease and tick-borne infection awareness and prevention program

Relates to including a lyme disease and tick-borne infection awareness and prevention program within health care and wellness education and outreach programs.

Susan SerinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S8139Senate· Signed Jun 22, 2016· Signed chap.71

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

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OutcomeSigned into law

S8138Senate· Signed Jun 22, 2016· Signed chap.70

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

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OutcomeSigned into law

S8137Senate· Signed Jun 22, 2016· Signed chap.69

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

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6874Senate· Signed Jun 22, 2016· Signed chap.67

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

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6516Senate· Signed Jun 22, 2016· Signed chap.66

Requires the commissioner of health to report data on opioid overdoses on a county basis

Requires the commissioner of health to report data on opioid overdoses on a county basis; such reporting shall occur annually on or before October 1; such data shall be posted on the department of…

George AmedoreSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S8158Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by a10740

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

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S8013Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.533

Relates to authorizing the sale and possession of sparkling devices outside of cities with a population of one million or more

Relates to authorizing the sale and possession of sparkling devices outside of cities with a population of one million or more; removes requirement that localities authorize sparkling devices in…

Thomas F. O'MaraOn the Assembly floor

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S6621Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Allows soil and water conservation districts, acting in cooperation with local governments, to be eligible applicants for the local waterfront revitalization grant program

Allows soil and water conservation districts, acting in cooperation with local governments, to be eligible applicants for the local waterfront revitalization grant program.

Patty RitchieRules Committee

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S6346Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by a9078b

Requires any chain pharmacy with twenty or more locations to register with the department of health as an opioid overdose prevention program

Requires any chain pharmacy with twenty or more locations to pursue or maintain a non-patient specific prescription with an authorized health care professional to disperse an opioid antagonist to a…

David CarlucciOn the Senate floor

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S5434Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to lowering the age for universal hunting licenses from 14 years old to 12 years old

Relates to lowering the age for universal hunting licenses from 14 years old to 12 years old.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S2652Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Recommitted to rules

Establishes a non-trail snowmobile registration for snowmobiles which shall be used solely for the purpose of gaining access to hunting, fishing and trapping areas

Establishes a non-trail snowmobile registration for snowmobiles which shall be used solely for the purpose of gaining access to hunting, fishing and trapping areas.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S2590Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Clarifies methods for the payment of wages and authorizes the payment of wages by use of payroll cards

Clarifies methods for the payment of wages and authorizes the payment of wages by use of payroll cards.

Patrick M. GallivanRules Committee

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S1792Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Recommitted to rules

Relates to the definition of all terrain vehicle or "ATV"

Amends the definition of all terrain vehicles to include certain vehicles of up to seventy inches long and 1500 pounds.

Patty RitchieRules Committee

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S1085Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Requires legislative approval for the closure of correctional facilities and institutions

Requires legislative approval for the closure of correctional facilities and institutions.

Kathleen A. MarchioneRules Committee

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S997Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Defines the term electric assisted bicycle

Defines the term "electric assisted bicycle" for purposes of the applicability of the vehicle and traffic law; requires persons sixteen years of age or older to wear a helmet when operating an…

Martin Malavé DilanRules Committee

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S8045Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by a8202a

Relates to establishing the temporary advisory board for upstate transit funding

Relates to establishing the temporary advisory board for upstate transit funding.

Thomas F. O'MaraOn the Senate floor

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S7833Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by a10584

Relates to establishing a credit for donation to a food bank or other emergency food program by New York state farmers

Establishes a tax credit for donation of wholesome food to a food bank or other emergency food program by eligible New York state farmers.

Rich FunkeOn the Senate floor

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S7789Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to environmental conservation

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

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S7103Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to education

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

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S6755Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Provides that where the commissioner of health assumes the responsibility for the transportation of medicaid recipients in rural areas, existing public transportation systems shall be used

Provides that where the commissioner of health assumes the responsibility for the transportation of medicaid recipients in rural areas, existing public transportation systems shall be used when such…

Patty RitchieWays And Means Committee

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S5792Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to codes

Enables the victim of a misdemeanor to make a statement at the sentencing of the defendant

Enables the victim of a misdemeanor to make a statement at the sentencing of the defendant.

Kathleen A. MarchioneCodes Committee

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S4242Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to the transportation of liquefied natural and petroleum gas; repealer

Relates to the transportation of liquefied natural and petroleum gas.

Thomas F. O'MaraEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S3471Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Establishes a $500 personal income tax credit for the purchase of a gun safe

Establishes a $500 personal income tax credit for the purchase of a gun safe.

Andrew J. LanzaWays And Means Committee

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