Bills by

Diane J. Savino

Senator

588 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →savino@senate.state.ny.us

2015-2016 session

All bills

588 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

S8102Senate· Signed Dec 31, 2016· Signed chap.519
Relates to employment agencies, including application for license; procedures; granting of licenses and enforcement of provisions relating thereto
Relates to employment agencies, including application for license; relates to procedures; relates to granting of licenses and enforcement of provisions relating thereto.
Jeffrey D. KleinSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
S8077Senate· Signed Dec 31, 2016· Signed chap.518
Provides that participants in the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children may receive foods from any vendor appproved by such program, including formula
Provides that participants in the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children may receive foods from any vendor approved by such program, including infant formula.
Jeffrey D. Klein

S5676Senate· Signed Dec 31, 2016· Signed chap.513

Requires the department of health and mental hygiene in a city having a population of one million or more to issue a performance summary card to each child care service

Requires the department of health and mental hygiene in a city having a population of one million or more to issue a performance summary card to each child care service.

Jeffrey D. KleinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3419Senate· Signed Dec 31, 2016· Signed chap.512

Relates to expedited utilization review of prescription drugs

Relates to expedited utilization review of prescription drugs.

Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7161Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.288

Relates to rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of social adult day care programs; requires report to the governor and the legislature

Relates to rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of social adult day care programs.

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S6833Senate· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.485

Provides for the issuance of special ballots to emergency responders who respond to emergencies declared by the governor or a court of competent jurisdiction

Provides for the issuance of special ballots to emergency responders who respond to emergencies declared by the governor or a court of competent jurisdiction.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

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

ImpactPending

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

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

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S1165Senate· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Vetoed memo.262

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.

José M. SerranoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S7386Senate· Signed Nov 14, 2016· Signed chap.438

Eliminates restrictions upon transferring between public retirement systems; repealer

Eliminates restrictions upon transferring between public retirement systems.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5359Senate· Signed Nov 14, 2016· Signed chap.428

Relates to refunding contributions for New York city transit authority members in the title transit manager

Relates to refunding contributions for New York city transit authority members in the title transit manager.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5660Senate· Signed Sep 9, 2016· Signed chap.313

Relates to the rates set by the Sandy Hook pilots surcharge board

Relates to the rates set by the Sandy Hook pilots surcharge board.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S98Senate· Signed Aug 16, 2016· Signed chap.240

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

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8173Senate· Moved Aug 3, 2016· Referred to rules

Relates to augmented reality games

Prohibits an augmented reality game developer from developing any augmented reality game that causes or allows any in-game objective to be located at, or accessible within a one hundred foot radius…

Jeffrey D. KleinRules Committee

ImpactPending

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S7922Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.228

Extends the effectiveness of the state charter advisory board

Extends the effectiveness of the state charter advisory board.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7332Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.206

Extends, until December 31, 2017, the authorization of residential property owners in high risk brush fire areas on Staten Island to cut and remove reeds

Extends, from December 31, 2016 to December 31, 2017, the expiration of the authorization granted to residential property owners in high risk brush fire areas on Staten Island to cut and remove…

Andrew J. LanzaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6466Senate· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.180

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.

Jeffrey D. KleinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8141Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2016· Signed chap.72

Relates to establishing the New York state community restoration fund

Establishes the New York state community restoration fund.

Diane J. SavinoSigned 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

ImpactPending

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

ImpactPending

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

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7089Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to court ordered forensic evaluations and reports in child custody and visitation proceedings

Relates to court ordered forensic evaluations and reports in child custody and visitation proceedings.

Diane J. SavinoRules Committee

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S6797Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Prohibits employers from requiring low-wage employees to enter into covenants not to compete and requires employers to notify potential employees of any requirement to enter into a covenant not to compete

Prohibits employers from requiring low-wage employees to enter into covenants not to compete and requires employers to notify potential employees of any requirement to enter into a covenant not to…

Diane J. SavinoRules Committee

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S6340Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by a8704c

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.

Andrew J. LanzaOn the Senate floor

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S5887Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to public works undertaken pursuant to project labor agreements, use of the alternative delivery method known as design-build contracts

Relates to public works undertaken pursuant to project labor agreements and the use of the alternative delivery method known as design-build contracts.

Andrew J. LanzaRules Committee

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S5708Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Requires dealers to disclose information regarding fees for updating maps on global positioning systems installed in motor vehicles

Requires dealers to disclose information regarding fees for updating maps on global positioning systems installed in motor vehicles.

Diane J. SavinoRules Committee

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S4702Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Relates to members of the twenty-year/age fifty retirement program for Triborough bridge and tunnel members

Relates to members of the twenty-year/age fifty retirement program for Triborough bridge and tunnel members.

Diane J. SavinoRules Committee

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S4542Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Referred 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.

Jeffrey D. KleinCities Committee

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S4332Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Requires the medical advisory committee to establish the use of comprehensive nationally recognized treatment guidelines for all body parts or conditions

Requires the medical advisory committee to establish the use of comprehensive nationally recognized treatment guidelines for all body parts or conditions which have no recommendations by such…

Diane J. SavinoRules Committee

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S3922Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Committed to rules

Allows N.Y. city to provide tax and rent relief to senior citizens based on the metered use of water in a dwelling unit

Allows a city of one million or more to provide tax and rent relief to senior citizens based on the metered use of water in a dwelling unit.

Diane J. SavinoRules Committee

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S1223Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Recommitted to rules

Establishes the New York state pre-paid tuition plan by which a person may contribute to an account for the pre-payment of college tuition, tax free

Establishes the New York state pre-paid tuition plan by which a person may contribute to an account for the pre-payment of college tuition, tax free.

David CarlucciRules Committee

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S7987Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by a10278a

Relates to the identification of unknown dead and missing persons

Relates to the identification of unknown dead and missing persons; requires the county medical examiner and coroner to provide certain information to the division of criminal justice services and to…

Diane J. SavinoOn the Senate floor

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S6660Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to correction

Enacts Danielle DiMedici, Jessica Tush and Brittany Passalacqua's Law

Enacts Danielle DiMedici, Jessica Tush and Brittany Passalacqua's Law; establishes the crimes of failure to register or verify as a domestic abuse offender in the first and second degrees; creates a…

Michael F. NozzolioCorrection Committee

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S7127Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to veterans' affairs

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

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