Bills by

Michael H. Ranzenhofer

Senator

819 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →ranz@senate.state.ny.us

2015-2016 session

All bills

819 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

S6906Senate· Vetoed Dec 31, 2016· Vetoed memo.304
Relates to notice provisions in public works contracts; requires certain language in contracts; requires a showing of material prejudice
Relates to notice provisions in public works contracts; requires any contract made and awarded by a public owner for any public work project to contain, or be presumed to contain, the following:…
Michael H. RanzenhoferVetoed
Vetoed
ImpactPending
OutcomeVetoed
S4237Senate· Vetoed Dec 31, 2016· Vetoed memo.302
Relates to vendor fees at a vendor track
Relates to vendor fees at certain vendor tracks.
Patrick M. GallivanVetoed
Vetoed

S8231Senate· Moved Dec 23, 2016· Referred to rules

Relates to the financing and construction of facilities by the dormitory authority for Summit Educational Resources, Inc.

Michael H. RanzenhoferRules Committee

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S8041Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.297

Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to prohibiting employees of a not-for-profit corporation from serving as chair of the board

Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to prohibiting employees of a not-for-profit corporation from serving as chair of the board.

Michael H. RanzenhoferVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

S6865Senate· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.487

Limits the amount of time to appeal certain judgments regarding freedom of information violations

Limits the amount of time to appeal certain judgments regarding freedom of information violations.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6469Senate· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.503

Excludes newspaper delivery persons from unemployment insurance coverage, the minimum wage and workers' compensation coverage

Excludes newspaper delivery persons from unemployment insurance coverage, the minimum wage and workers' compensation coverage.

George AmedoreSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5216Senate· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.479

Creates an education and outreach program for the autoimmune disease known as lupus

Creates an education and outreach program for the autoimmune disease known as lupus; provides for an advisory council consisting of representatives of people with lupus and their families and health…

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S4001Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.271

In relation to providing county correction officers with a special optional twenty year retirement plan

Relates to providing county correction officers with a special optional twenty year retirement plan.

Robert OrttVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

S2718Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.266

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

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OutcomeVetoed

S6790Senate· Signed Nov 14, 2016· Signed chap.434

Increases certain prize amount thresholds for raffles

Increases certain prize amount thresholds for raffles.

Patrick M. GallivanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6461Senate· Signed Nov 14, 2016· Approval memo.10

Relates to the financing and construction of facilities by the dormitory authority for Summit Educational Resource, Inc., of Western New York

Relates to the financing and construction of facilities by the dormitory authority for Summit Educational Resource, Inc., of Western New York.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S1487Senate· Signed Nov 14, 2016· Signed chap.423

Relates to pro rata license fees for seasonal bars

Relates to pro rata license fees for seasonal bars.

Kathleen A. MarchioneSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6800Senate· Signed Sep 29, 2016· Signed chap.373

Relates to the use of epinephrine auto-injector devices

Relates to the use of epinephrine auto-injector devices.

Kemp HannonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S2582Senate· Signed Sep 26, 2016· Signed chap.330

Relates to the interment of pet cremated remains

Relates to the interment of pet cremated remains.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7248Senate· Signed Sep 9, 2016· Signed chap.320

Requires applicants for licenses as real estate brokers and real estate salesmen and for renewals thereof to complete instruction in the law of agency

Requires applicants for licenses and for renewals thereof as real estate brokers and real estate salesmen to complete instruction in the law of agency.

John J. BonacicSigned 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

S8189Senate· Moved Sep 2, 2016· Referred to rules

Relates to the substitution of brand name epinephrine autoinjectors with generic epinephrine autoinjectors

Relates to the substitution of brand name epinephrine autoinjectors with generic epinephrine autoinjectors provided that the prescriber does not prohibit substitution.

Kemp HannonRules Committee

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S8176Senate· Moved Aug 12, 2016· Referred to rules

Relates to requiring the accessibility of ring life buoys on piers in the canal system

Requires the accessibility of ring life buoys on piers in the canal system which comply with certain US Coast Guard standards.

David J. ValeskyRules Committee

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S7914Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.227

Relates to adding the Ellicott Creek located in Erie county to the definition of inland waterways

Relates to adding the Ellicott Creek located in Erie county to the definition of inland waterways.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7513Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.214

Relates to adding the Black Creek in Genesee and Wyoming counties to the definition of inland waterways

Relates to adding the Black Creek located in Genesee and Wyoming counties to the definition of inland waterways.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7290Senate· Signed Jul 5, 2016· Signed chap.92

Relates to building aid for reconstruction or modernizing projects of the Rochester joint schools construction board

Relates to building aid for reconstruction or modernizing projects of the Rochester joint schools construction board.

Joseph E. RobachSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6821Senate· Signed Jun 30, 2016· Signed chap.86

Relates to the sale of bonds and notes of the city of Buffalo

Relates to the sale of bonds and notes of the city of Buffalo.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned 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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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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S7878Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to authorizing the authorities budget office to suspend local authority board members and executive staff

Relates to authorizing the authorities budget office to suspend local authority board members and executive staff.

Michael H. RanzenhoferRules Committee

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S7728Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by a10248

Relates to clarifying the basis upon which the state liquor authority has the authority to revoke, suspend or cancel a license or permit

Relates to clarifying the basis upon which the state liquor authority has the authority to revoke, suspend or cancel a license or permit by excluding perceived violations of the laws of other states…

Phil BoyleOn the Senate floor

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S7640Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by a10249a

Enacts the "charitable gaming act of 2016"

Enacts the "charitable gaming act of 2016"; allows games known as "raffles" to accept legal tender, credit or debit card for payment; further authorizes "raffles" at the discretion of the games of…

Patrick M. GallivanOn the Senate floor

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S7378Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Recommitted to rules

Relates to the definition of "employer" for the purposes of disability benefits

Provides that employers with more than fifty employees shall provide disability benefits.

John A. DeFranciscoRules Committee

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S6049Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Recommitted to rules

Relates to eliminating the wage board; repealer

Relates to eliminating the wage board; removes any reference in article 19 of the labor law to the wage board.

John A. DeFranciscoRules Committee

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S5936Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Referred to ways and means

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.

Patty RitchieWays And Means Committee

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S5597Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Eliminates the expiration of and makes permanent provisions of law establishing the property tax cap

Eliminates the expiration of and makes permanent provisions of law establishing the property tax cap.

John J. FlanaganWays And Means Committee

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S5571Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Recommitted to rules

Requires the commissioner to update a licensee's photo image at least every eight years

Requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to update a licensee's photo image at least every eight years.

Patty RitchieRules Committee

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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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S5370Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to an employee of a not-for-profit corporation serving as chair of the board

Relates to an employee of a not-for-profit corporation serving as chair of the board.

Michael H. RanzenhoferRules Committee

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S4499Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Referred to higher education

Relates to the licensure of athletic trainers; repealer

Relates to the licensure of athletic trainers; provides certain exemptions and requires continuing education.

Rich FunkeHigher Education Committee

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S4386Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by a5991a

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…

Michael H. RanzenhoferOn the Senate floor

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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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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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S488Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Prohibits the imposition of certain fees at the expiration of a term on a motor vehicle lease which constitutes administrative, clerical or handling charges

Provides that with respect to leases on motor vehicles, no lease shall provide that the lessee would be charged a turn-in fee at the expiration of the term which constitutes solely an additional fee…

Kenneth P. LaValleRules Committee

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S8055Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Directs the public service commission to determine the undue advantages in the state's electricity markets provided to out-of-state generators because of the state's charges, fees and assessments

Directs the public service commission to determine the undue advantages in the state's electricity markets provided to out-of-state generators because of the state's charges, fees, assessments,…

Catharine YoungCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S8054Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by a10633

Relates to notice of unpaid taxes in the county of Monroe

Relates to notice of unpaid taxes in the county of Monroe; increases the notification requirement from 85 to 90 days.

Michael H. RanzenhoferOn the Senate floor

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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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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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