Bills by

Patty Ritchie

Senator

1,001 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →ritchie@nysenate.gov

2015-2016 session

All bills

1,001 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
S8221Senate· Moved Dec 21, 2016· Referred to rules
Directs child protective services to investigate and test a child under the age of 3 who was in the vicinity of a drug arrest of a parent, guardian or person legally responsible for the child
Directs child protective services to investigate and test, for the presence of controlled substances, a child under the age of 3 who was in the vicinity of a drug arrest of a parent, guardian or…
Betty Little

S6708Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.280

Relates to the rededication of unused funds in the New York state local government records management improvement fund to such fund

Relates to the mandatory rededication of unused funds in the New York state local government records management improvement fund to such fund.

Patty RitchieVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

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

S4121Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.272

Provides for a tax deduction for the adoption of a child with special needs

Provides for a tax deduction for the adoption of a child with special needs.

Patty RitchieVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

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

S5707Senate· Signed Sep 13, 2016· Signed chap.328

Authorizes farm brewery licensee to sell wine and spirits manufactured by a licensed farm winery or farm distillery

Authorizes farm brewery licensees to sell wine and spirits manufactured by the licensee or a licensed farm winery or distillery.

Patty RitchieSigned 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

S7018Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.197

Relates to authorizing the village of Philadelphia to alienate and convey certain parcels of land used as parkland

Relates to authorizing the village of Philadelphia to alienate and convey certain parcels of land used as parkland and to acquire other parcels of land to replace such parkland.

Patty RitchieSigned 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

S6756Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.187

Relates to authorizing the city of Fulton to discontinue its use of certain waterfront parklands

Relates to authorizing the city of Fulton to discontinue its use of certain waterfront parklands.

Patty RitchieSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5950Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.169

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer real property from the St. Lawrence psychiatric center to the city of Ogdensburg

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer real property from the St.

Patty RitchieSigned 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

S8062Senate· Signed Jul 5, 2016· Signed chap.94

Authorizes the taking and filing of oaths of office

Authorizes the taking and filing of oaths of office; authorizes officials who failed to take or file their required oath of office within the statutorily prescribed period to take and file such…

Patty RitchieSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

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

S7860Senate· Signed Jun 22, 2016· Signed chap.68

Authorizes the maintenance and use of opioid antagonists at public libraries for the treatment of opioid overdoses

Authorizes the maintenance and use of opioid antagonists at public libraries for the treatment of opioid overdoses.

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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S7937Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Authorizes NYSERDA to expend proceeds collected from the auction at sale of carbon dioxide emission allowances

Authorizes NYSERDA to expend an amount not to exceed one hundred million dollars from proceeds collected from the auction at sale of carbon dioxide emission allowances.

Patty RitchieRules Committee

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S7008Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to authorizing the use of electronic benefit transfer technology at community supported agriculture markets

Relates to authorizing the use of electronic benefit transfer technology at community supported agriculture markets.

Patty RitchieRules Committee

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S6986Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to providing state funding for the fees and costs associated with providing electronic benefit transfer technology at farmers' markets

Relates to providing state funding for the fees and costs associated with providing electronic benefit transfer technology at farmers' markets.

Patty RitchieRules Committee

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S6950Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Recommitted to rules

Relates to authorizing a vehicle to operate in combination with other vehicles so authorized

Relates to authorizing a vehicle owned and identified as being owned by a political subdivision to operate in combination with other vehicles so authorized.

Patty RitchieRules Committee

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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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S6480Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Allows the granting of academic credit at state operated institutions to veterans, members of the military, and reservists

Allows the granting of academic credit at state operated institutions of the state university of New York and the senior colleges of the city university of New York to veterans, members of the…

Patty RitchieRules 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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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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S4641Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to aggravated cruelty to animals in the presence of a child

Relates to aggravated cruelty to animals in the presence of a child; increases the potential term of imprisonment from two to four years when such crime is committed in the presence of a child;…

Patty RitchieRules 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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S2536Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Authorizes school district property to be used for not-for-profit dental clinics providing care to families in the district

Authorizes school district property to be used for not-for-profit dental clinics providing care to families in the district upon the approval of the trustees or board of education of a school…

Patty RitchieRules Committee

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S2240Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to authorizing the office of children and family services to release reports and records to certain law enforcement officials in the event of a kidnapping

Relates to authorizing the office of children and family services to release reports and records to certain law enforcement officials in the event of a kidnapping.

Patty RitchieRules Committee

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S2202Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committee discharged and committed to rules

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

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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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S491Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Provides for financial disclosure by employees of state operated campus foundations, including the Research Foundation of the State University of New York

Provides for financial disclosure by employees of state operated campus foundations, including the Research Foundation of the State University of New York.

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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S7806Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Directs the commissioners of health and environmental conservation to study and develop a long term strategy to encourage outdoor environmental education and recreation

Directs the commissioners of health and environmental conservation to study and develop a long term strategy to encourage and promote outdoor environmental education and recreational opportunities…

Patty RitchieWays And Means Committee

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S7170Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Relates to property tax credits for farmers

Relates to property tax credits for farmers; adds property owned in trust to which a taxpayer is a beneficiary to qualified agricultural property.

Patty RitchieWays And Means Committee

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S6805Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to aging

Establishes and implements the NY pride/NY certified program for agricultural products produced in the state meeting certain quality requirements

Establishes and implements the NY pride/NY certified program for agricultural products produced in the state meeting certain quality requirements.

Patty RitchieAging 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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