Bills by

Victor M. Pichardo

Assembly Member

324 bills as co-sponsorProfile and scorecard →

2015-2016 session

Co-sponsored bills

324 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

A9118Assembly· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.454
Relates to contributions made to college savings accounts
Relates to contributions made to family tuition accounts; provides that a taxpayer may deposit a sum derived from his or her personal income tax refund into college savings accounts.
David BuchwaldSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
A8562Assembly· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Tabled
Relates to disaster preparedness
Relates to disaster preparedness.
Jeffrey DinowitzVetoed
Vetoed

A5991Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.403

Relates to establishing the School Energy Efficiency Collaborative Act of 2016

Establishes the School Energy Efficiency Collaborative Act of 2016 to reduce redundancies, raise awareness, and promote the efficient implementation of energy projects in school districts across the…

Marcos CrespoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A5510Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.402

Relates to information concerning dense breasts

Relates to information concerning dense breasts.

Ellen C. JaffeeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A5133Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.401

Relates to permanent total disability benefits received by disabled volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers

Relates to permanent total disability benefits received by disabled volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers; provides for a cost-of-living adjustment to such benefits.

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A8704Assembly· Signed Oct 21, 2016· Signed chap.396

Relates to prohibiting advertising for the use of dwelling units in a class A multiple dwelling

Relates to prohibiting advertising for the use of dwelling units in a class A multiple dwelling.

Linda RosenthalSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A10258Assembly· Signed Sep 29, 2016· Signed chap.358

Requires the division of veterans' affairs to establish, operate and maintain a free mobile application

Requires the division of veterans' affairs to establish, operate and maintain a free mobile application for the purposes of providing veterans and their family members with information relating to…

Michael BlakeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A10740Assembly· Signed Sep 6, 2016· Signed chap.296

Requires school districts and boards of cooperative educational services to conduct 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…

Donna LupardoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A10739Assembly· Moved Jul 29, 2016· Opinion referred to judiciary

Provides for the reduction or revocation of the public pension of a public officer

Relates to providing for the reduction or revocation of the public pension of a public officer; authorizes the court to determine whether to reduce or revoke such pension based on the defined terms,…

David BuchwaldJudiciary Committee

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A7555Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.99

Relates to exempting certain basic necessities from sales and use taxes

Relates to exempting certain basic necessities from sales and use taxes.

Linda RosenthalSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A10706Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by s8114

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

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A10048Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by s8104a

Includes within the class D felony of assault in the second degree, the intentional causing of physical injury to a station cleaner or terminal cleaner

Includes within the class D felony of assault in the second degree, the intentional causing of physical injury to a station cleaner or terminal cleaner employed by a mass transit company, while such…

Diana RichardsonOn the Assembly floor

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A4738Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by s2251a

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.

Francisco MoyaOn the Assembly floor

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A617Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.513

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

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A409Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by s8107

Relates to excused leave to undertake a screening for prostate cancer

Relates to excused leave to undertake a screening for prostate cancer.

Jeffrey DinowitzOn the Assembly floor

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A10679Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by s8093

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…

Didi BarrettOn the Assembly floor

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A8332Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.494

Relates to enacting the New York state secure choice savings program act

Creates a self-sufficient retirement savings program in the form of an automatic enrollment payroll deduction IRA, and establishes an administrative board responsible for promoting greater…

Robert J. RodriguezOn the Assembly floor

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A2192Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to rules

Adds a bicycle and pedestrian safety component to the pre-licensing drivers education course

Adds a bicycle and pedestrian safety component to the pre-licensing driver's education course.

Walter T. MosleyRules Committee

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A10569Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.425

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

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A9821Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to rules

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

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A9353Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Substituted by s6583b

Provides medical assistance coverage for the cost of donor breast milk which is medically necessary for certain prematurely born infants

Provides medical assistance coverage for the cost of donor breast milk which is medically necessary for certain prematurely born infants.

Michaelle C. SolagesOn the Assembly floor

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A9067Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Substituted by s6466b

Enacts provisions to expand the kinds of wellness programs that can be offered to enrollees

Expands the kinds of qualified wellness programs that can be offered to enrollees.

Marcos CrespoOn the Assembly floor

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A8580Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to rules

Enacts the "safe staffing for quality care act"

Enacts the "safe staffing for quality care act" to require acute care facilities and nursing homes to implement certain direct-care nurse to patient ratios in all nursing units; sets minimum…

Aileen GuntherRules Committee

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A7137Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Substituted by s1165

Authorizes a study on the high incidence of asthma in the borough of the Bronx in the city of New York and to prepare a remedial plan

Authorizes and directs the New York state department of health, to conduct a study on the high incidence of asthma in the borough of the Bronx in the city of New York and to prepare a remedial plan.

Luis R. SepúlvedaOn the Assembly floor

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A2834Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Substituted by s3419c

Relates to expedited utilization review of prescription drugs

Relates to expedited utilization review of prescription drugs.

Matthew TitoneOn the Assembly floor

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A2553Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Amend (t) and recommit to cities

Requires the New York city planning commission to hold a public community forum prior to approving the location or continued operation of a supportive housing facility

Requires the New York city planning commission to hold a public community forum prior to approving the location or continued operation of a supportive housing facility.

Michael BenedettoCities Committee

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A1787Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Referred to rules

Requires the licensing of persons engaged in the design, construction, operation, inspection, maintenance, alteration and repair of elevators

Requires the licensing of persons engaged in the design, construction, operation, inspection, maintenance, alteration and repair of elevators and other automatic people moving devices and creates…

Keith L.T. WrightRules Committee

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A1156Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.262

Relates to prohibiting legal fees to be charged by a lessor or agent thereof

Prohibits lessors or agents thereof from assessing a lessee any fee for legal services in connection with any operation or rental of a residential unit unless the lessor has the legal authority to…

Jeffrey DinowitzOn the Assembly floor

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A9634Assembly· Moved Jun 13, 2016· Amend and recommit to codes

Relates to enacting the "community financial services access and modernization act of 2016"

Relates to enacting the "community financial services access and modernization act".

Robert J. RodriguezCodes Committee

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A5567Assembly· Moved Jun 9, 2016· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Relates to rent increases after vacancy of a housing accommodation; repealer

Repeals provisions permitting rent increases after vacancy of a housing accommodation.

Brian KavanaghHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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A3809Assembly· Moved Jun 9, 2016· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Prohibits an owner from adjusting the amount of preferential rent upon the renewal of a lease

Prohibits an owner from adjusting the amount of preferential rent, rent charged and paid by the tenant which is less than the legal regulated rent for the housing accommodation, upon the renewal of…

Keith L.T. WrightHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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A1411Assembly· Moved Jun 9, 2016· Amend and recommit to codes

Relates to retail clinics and limited services clinics

Enacts provisions authorizing retail clinics and limited services clinics to provide certain services and directs the commissioner of health to enact regulations imposing certain standards and…

Amy PaulinCodes Committee

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A434Assembly· Moved Jun 9, 2016· Amended on third reading 434c

Relates to the performance of a study regarding homeless persons who are veterans in the state of New York

Relates to the performance of a study regarding homeless persons who are veterans in the state of New York.

Nily RozicOn the Assembly floor

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A10606Assembly· Moved Jun 8, 2016· Referred to higher education

Relates to establishing the New York state higher education debt consolidation and refinancing program

Establishes the New York state higher education debt consolidation and refinancing program.

Marcos CrespoHigher Education Committee

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A10607Assembly· Moved Jun 8, 2016· Referred to higher education

Establishes the New York college debt repayment program

Establishes the New York college debt repayment program.

Marcos CrespoHigher Education Committee

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A9769Assembly· Moved Jun 8, 2016· Reported referred to ways and means

Relates to establishing an electronic automated system for applications and waiting lists and to develop a written procedure for applicant selection and rejection

Relates to establishing an electronic automated system for applications and waiting lists and to developing a written procedure for applicant selection and rejection.

Michael BlakeWays And Means Committee

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A9554Assembly· Moved Jun 8, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Establishes the New York state 2020 complete count commission and providing for its powers and duties

Establishes the New York state 2020 complete count commission and provides for its powers and duties; requires the commission to identify the issues that led to the 2010 United States census…

Marcos CrespoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6421Assembly· Moved Jun 8, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.129

Relates to verification of claims made under the comprehensive motor vehicle insurance reparations act

Relates to verification of claims made under the comprehensive motor vehicle insurance reparations act.

Latoya JoynerOn the Assembly floor

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A5899Assembly· Moved Jun 8, 2016· Vote reconsidered - restored to third reading

Establishes the peer advocacy and mentoring program

Establishes the peer advocacy and mentoring program; provides peer support, advocacy and mentoring for youth in residential care.

Charles BarronOn the Assembly floor

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A4137Assembly· Moved Jun 8, 2016· Reported referred to ways and means

Requires public schools to display a poster depicting first aid procedures used to treat a person who is choking

Requires public schools to display a poster depicting first aid procedures used to treat a person who is choking.

Linda RosenthalWays And Means Committee

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A108Assembly· Moved Jun 8, 2016· Amended on third reading 108d

Relates to arbitration organizations

Relates to arbitration organizations; requires private arbitration organizations involved in fifty or more consumer arbitrations per year to collect, publish at least quarterly, and make available…

Jeffrey DinowitzOn the Assembly floor

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A6504Assembly· Moved Jun 7, 2016· Amend (t) and recommit to education

Authorizes schools to screen for childhood diabetes as part of their health services

Authorizes schools to screen for childhood diabetes as part of their health services.

Marcos CrespoEducation Committee

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A5518Assembly· Moved Jun 7, 2016· Amend (t) and recommit to local governments

Expands the coverage to include cancer of the lymphatic or hematological systems, the digestive, urinary, prostate, neurological, breast or reproductive systems or melanoma

Expands the coverage to include cancer of the lymphatic or hematological systems, the digestive, urinary, prostate, neurological, breast or reproductive systems or melanoma.

Aileen GuntherLocal Governments Committee

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A2901Assembly· Moved Jun 7, 2016· Referred to children and families

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

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A1142Assembly· Moved Jun 7, 2016· Referred to insurance

Relates to the prohibition of discrimination based on an individual's or a dependent's reproductive health decision making

Relates to the prohibition of discrimination based on an individual's or a dependent's reproductive health decision making.

Ellen C. JaffeeInsurance Committee

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A6044Assembly· Moved Jun 6, 2016· Substituted by s5478

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

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