Co-sponsored bills

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 resident curator program; Susan B. Anthony House

Relates to the resident curator program; adds the Susan B.

Betty LittleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Requires research dogs and cats at certain facilities to be offered for adoption through private placement or with non-profit animal rescue and shelter organizations prior to euthanization

Establishes the research animal retirement act; requires research dogs and cats at higher education research facilities or facilities that provide research in collaboration with a higher education…

Phil BoyleSigned 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

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 penalties for unlawful campaign contributions to county or town committees

Provides that any person, acting on behalf of a public officer, candidate or political committee, who solicits a contribution to a county or town committee for the benefit of a candidate to whom…

Terrence P. MurphyRules Committee

Relates to the duty to report incidents to 911 and the county district attorney's office

Relates to the duty to report incidents to 911 and the county district attorney's office.

Andrew J. LanzaRules Committee

Provides for the delivery and insurance coverage of telehealth services by means of home care services

Provides for the delivery and insurance coverage of telehealth services by means of home care services.

Catharine YoungRules Committee

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

Relates to reciprocity of debarments imposed under the federal Davis-Bacon Act

Relates to reciprocity of debarments imposed under the federal Davis-Bacon Act.

Jack M. MartinsRules Committee

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

John A. DeFranciscoAdopted

Adopted

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

Provides that the abbreviation of "D.P.T." and title "doctor of physical therapy" may only be used by a person licensed or otherwise authorized by article 136 of the education law to practice physical therapy

Provides that the abbreviation of "D.P.T." and title "doctor of physical therapy" may only be used by a person licensed or otherwise authorized by article 136 of the education law to practice…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education 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

Relates to a study on the recruitment and retention of direct support professionals working with people with developmental disabilities

Directs the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to study and report on the recruitment and retention of direct support professionals working with people with…

Robert OrttOn the Senate floor

Relates to the beginning farmer revolving loan fund program

Relates to the beginning farmer revolving loan program.

Patty RitchieAgriculture Committee

Expressing sincerest, heartfelt condolences to the Orlando community in the wake of the devasting tragedy

John J. FlanaganAdopted

Adopted

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

Establishes the New York State Terrorist Registry

Enacts the New York State Terrorist Registry Act; establishes the New York State terrorist registry; provides for terrorist registry information sharing; provides for registry information collection…

Thomas CrociGovernmental Operations Committee

Relates to exempting the Rochester-Genesee regional transportation authority (RGRTA) from bond issuance charges

Relates to exempting the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority from bond issuance charges.

Michael H. RanzenhoferCorporations, Authorities And Commissions 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

Establishes the date for the accrual of causes of action based on medical, dental or podiatric malpractice

Establishes the date for the accrual of certain causes of action based on negligence.

John A. DeFranciscoJudiciary Committee

Congratulating Emily Ooms upon the occasion of being crowned the 2016-2017 New York State Dairy Princess

Kathleen A. MarchioneAdopted

Adopted

Commending Big Ditch Brewing Company on its designation as recipient of the F.X. Matt Memorial Cup for Best Craft Brewery at the TAP NY Craft Beer Festival

Timothy M. KennedyAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 206th Anniversary of Colombia's Declaration of Independence on July 20, 2016

José PeraltaAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating 113 years of Panamanian Independence from Spain on November 3, 2016

José PeraltaAdopted

Adopted

Increases the enhanced residential care benefits for the aged, and blind and disabled persons

Increases the enhanced residential care benefits for aged, blind and disabled persons.

Susan SerinoWays And Means Committee

Relates to a pilot program providing a tax credit for universal visitability

Relates to a credit for purchase, construction or retrofitting of a principal residence to achieve universal visitability pursuant to guidelines developed by the division of code enforcement and…

John A. DeFranciscoOn the Senate floor

Relates to stroke centers

Relates to the designation of comprehensive stroke centers, primary stroke centers and acute stroke ready hospitals; relates to communication between centers; relates to emergency services…

Terrence P. MurphyHealth Committee

Promotes the development, provision and accessibility of telehealth/telemedicine services

Promotes the development, provision and accessibility of telehealth/telemedicine services in New York state; establishes a telehealth/telemedicine development and research grant fund.

David J. ValeskyHealth Committee

Mourning the death of Muhammad Ali, three-time World heavyweight boxing champion, role model and humanitarian

John J. FlanaganAdopted

Adopted

Welcoming the students and faculty of the Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf as they visit Albany, New York, on June 7, 2016

José PeraltaAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2016 as Caribbean American Heritage Month in the State of New York

Jesse HamiltonAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Center for Law and Social Justice on September 23, 2016

Velmanette MontgomeryAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Korean War Veteran John Ciardullo upon the occasion of being presented with several medals for his meritorious service

William J. Larkin Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2016 as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month in the State of New York

Susan SerinoAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Suffolk County Police Officer Mark L. Collins for his heroic actions in the line of duty on March 12, 2015

Michael VendittoAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Anthony C. Conte upon the occasion of his retirement after 15 years of distinguished service as President of Shea's Performing Arts Center

Timothy M. KennedyAdopted

Adopted

Relates to coverage for the purchase of prescription drugs through mail order pharmacies

Provides for reimbursement requirements and coverage for the purchase of prescription drugs through mail order pharmacies.

Martin J. GoldenInsurance Committee

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.

Rich FunkeOn the Senate floor

Relates to the sale of certain diagnostic and repair information systems

Requires manufacturers of digital electronic parts to offer for sale diagnostic and repair information in the same manner as such manufacturer provides such diagnostic and repair information to such…

Phil BoyleRules Committee