Co-sponsored bills

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 the use of oral medications by optometrists

Relates to the use of oral medications by optometrists.

Rich FunkeHigher Education Committee

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

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

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

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

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

Celebrating the life and legacy of Dwayne Alonzo "Pearl" Washington

John A. DeFranciscoAdopted

Adopted

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

Honoring John C. Googas, Jr. for his distinguished legislative service after 43 Sessions in the New York State Senate

Martin J. GoldenAdopted

Adopted

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

Exempts agricultural employers from paying for unemployment benefits for federally ineligible farm labor

Exempts agricultural employers from paying for unemployment coverage for alien farm laborers, who are federally ineligible from receiving such benefits.

Betty LittleLabor Committee

Relates to the wood products development council and contracts for timber or other forest products

Directs the wood products development council to work to improve public understanding of the timber industry and authorizes the department of environmental conservation to execute contracts for…

Betty LittleAgriculture 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

Provides for the reporting on, processing of and transportation of sexual offense evidence kits

Provides for the reporting on, processing of and transportation of sexual offense evidence kits.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to maintain the responsibility and costs of monitoring any person required to use an ignition device

Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to maintain the responsibility and costs of monitoring any person released on parole with the mandatory requirement of installation…

Kathleen A. MarchioneCorrection Committee

Subject to an appropriation for the 2017-18 state fiscal year, provides that farmers shall receive an exemption from tolls when transporting products to the city of New York for consumption in such city

Subject to an appropriation for the 2017-18 state fiscal year, provides that farmers shall receive an exemption from tolls when transporting products to the city of New York for consumption in such…

Catharine YoungCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

Authorizes county clerks to establish a system to receive and retain maps utilizing electronic means

Authorizes county clerks to establish a system to receive and retain maps utilizing electronic means.

James L. SewardJudiciary Committee

Relates to admission of institutions of higher education for pupils receiving a home instruction education or a non-public school program

Relates to admission to institutions of higher education for pupils receiving home instruction; prohibits the commissioner from requiring pupils who have completed the requirements of a home school…

Joseph E. RobachHigher Education 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

Establishes the New York state first home savings program to authorize first time home buyers to establish savings accounts to buy their first home

Establishes the New York state first home savings program to authorize first time home buyers to establish savings accounts to buy their first home.

Betty LittleWays And Means Committee

Relates to the payment of salaries for certain district attorneys, and appropriates $1,600,000 therefor

Relates to the payment of salaries for certain district attorneys; requires the state to provide state aid to pay such salaries; and appropriates $1,600,000 therefor.

Catharine YoungWays And Means 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

Relates to the minimum retirement allowance

Relates to the minimum retirement allowance for certain pensioners who retired prior to July 1, 1980.

Hugh T. FarleyWays And Means Committee

Relates to enacting the "New York State Go Green Season Act"

Relates to a sales tax exemption for fresh cut evergreen trees and evergreen products during the period from November 1st to December 31st.

Rich FunkeWays And Means Committee

Allows eligible non-resident undergraduate students to pay separate tuition rates for attendance at certain institutions

Authorizes the state university trustees to offer separate tuition rates to certain non-resident undergraduate students attending selected state-operated institutions.

Catharine YoungHigher Education Committee

Establishes the New York state veterans cemetery act

Establishes the "New York state veterans cemetery act"; directs the division to conduct an investigation and study on the issue of the establishment of a New York state veterans cemetery funding…

Joseph A. GriffoVeterans' Affairs 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 allowing a physically disabled surviving spouse who was married to an enhanced STAR qualifying individual to continue to receive the exemption

Relates to allowing a physically disabled surviving spouse who was married to an enhanced STAR qualifying individual to continue to receive the exemption even if the surviving spouse is not…

Betty LittleReal Property Taxation Committee

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. DeFranciscoRules 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