Bills by

James Skoufis

Assembly Member

589 bills as co-sponsorProfile and scorecard →

2015-2016 session

Co-sponsored bills

589 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

A9536Assembly· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Tabled
Relates to access to viable agricultural land for new and beginning farmers
Relates to access to viable agricultural land for new and beginning farmers.
William MageeVetoed
Vetoed
ImpactPending
OutcomeVetoed
A9289Assembly· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.457
Relates to any department of environmental conservation management plan regarding mute swans
Relates to any adoption by the department of environmental conservation of a management plan concerning mute swans.
Steven CymbrowitzSigned by Governor
Signed into law

A9143Assembly· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.455

Authorizes the office for the aging to conduct a public education campaign relating to elder abuse

Authorizes the office for the aging to conduct a public education campaign relating to elder abuse.

Steven CymbrowitzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9118Assembly· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.454

Relates to contributions made to college savings accounts

Relates to contributions made to family tuition accounts; provides that a taxpayer may deposit a sum derived from his or her personal income tax refund into college savings accounts.

David BuchwaldSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A5235Assembly· Signed Nov 28, 2016· Signed chap.445

Directs the department of transportation to conduct a study of level grade rail crossings

Directs the department of transportation to conduct a study of level grade rail crossings and to submit a report to the governor and the legislature on or before April 1, 2017.

Thomas AbinantiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A1819Assembly· Vetoed Nov 28, 2016· Tabled

Relates to the residence and domicile of sex offender registrants

Relates to the residence of sex offender registrants.

Aileen GuntherVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A3802Assembly· Moved Nov 10, 2016· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to anti-concurrent causation clauses

Provides that when a flood event not covered under a policy or specifically excluded is a contributing factor in or occurs simultaneously as a covered event or peril, the insurer shall not deny or…

Phillip GoldfederStricken

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A5510Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.402

Relates to information concerning dense breasts

Relates to information concerning dense breasts.

Ellen C. JaffeeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A5133Assembly· Signed Nov 4, 2016· Signed chap.401

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.

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A3887Assembly· Signed Sep 30, 2016· Approval memo.5

Relates to clarifying health education

Relates to clarifying health education.

Catherine NolanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9200Assembly· Signed Sep 29, 2016· Signed chap.347

Increases certain special accidental death benefits

Increases certain special accidental death benefits paid to widows, widowers or the deceased member's children.

Margaret MarkeySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8674Assembly· Signed Sep 29, 2016· Signed chap.345

Relates to procedures involving taxpayer interviews

Relates to procedures involving taxpayer interviews.

William MagnarelliSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9615Assembly· Signed Sep 9, 2016· Signed chap.305

Makes the text of emergency rules available online

Makes the text of emergency rules available online.

Kenneth ZebrowskiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9612Assembly· Signed Sep 9, 2016· Signed chap.304

Relates to online posting of full text of rules, statements and analyses

Relates to online posting of full text of rules, statements and analyses.

Kenneth ZebrowskiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A4394Assembly· Signed Sep 9, 2016· Signed chap.299

Relates to licensing by military spouses

Authorizes licensing of certain military spouses whose spouse is transferred by the military to this state; makes related provisions.

Felix OrtizSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A10740Assembly· Signed Sep 6, 2016· Signed chap.296

Requires school districts and boards of cooperative educational services to conduct 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…

Donna LupardoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A3379Assembly· Signed Aug 19, 2016· Signed chap.253

Authorizes school districts to grant the Cold War veterans' real property tax exemption

Authorizes school districts to grant the Cold War veterans' real property tax exemption.

Michael CusickSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10739Assembly· Moved Jul 29, 2016· Opinion referred to judiciary

Provides for the reduction or revocation of the public pension of a public officer

Relates to providing for the reduction or revocation of the public pension of a public officer; authorizes the court to determine whether to reduce or revoke such pension based on the defined terms,…

David BuchwaldJudiciary Committee

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A9568Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.128

Relates to the tolling of the statute of limitations relating to personal injury caused by contact with superfund site substances

Relates to the tolling of the statute of limitations relating to personal injury caused by contact with or exposure to any substance or combination of substances found within an area designated as a…

John T. McDonald IIISigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A8165Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.111

Relates to the creation of the cystic fibrosis foundation license plate and cystic fibrosis research and education fund

Relates to the creation of the cystic fibrosis foundation license plate and cystic fibrosis research and education fund.

Shelley MayerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7555Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.99

Relates to exempting certain basic necessities from sales and use taxes

Relates to exempting certain basic necessities from sales and use taxes.

Linda RosenthalSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A6561Assembly· Signed Jul 21, 2016· Signed chap.103

Provides for issuance of distinctive plates to "Catholic war veterans of America"

Provides for issuance of distinctive plates to "Catholic War Veterans of America"; requires additional annual service charge of $10 to be deposited into the DMV distinctive plate development fund.

Peter AbbateSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A1266Assembly· Moved Jun 29, 2016· Amend and recommit to higher education

Relates to the licensure of athletic trainers; repealers

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

Charles LavineHigher Education Committee

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A9078Assembly· Signed Jun 22, 2016· Signed chap.65

Requires certain pharmacies to pursue a non-patient specific prescription to disperse an opioid antagonist or to register as an opioid overdose prevention program

Requires any chain pharmacy with twenty or more locations to pursue or maintain a non-patient specific prescription with an authorized health care professional to disperse an opioid antagonist to a…

Shelley MayerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A10714Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by s8119

Relates to railroad safety

Relates to railroad safety; requires joint inspection of traffic signals; increases penalties for the failure to comply with regulations; aligns railroad bridge inspection requirements with federal…

David BuchwaldOn the Assembly floor

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A10706Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by s8114

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.

Patricia FahyOn the Assembly floor

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A10048Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by s8104a

Includes within the class D felony of assault in the second degree, the intentional causing of physical injury to a station cleaner or terminal cleaner

Includes within the class D felony of assault in the second degree, the intentional causing of physical injury to a station cleaner or terminal cleaner employed by a mass transit company, while such…

Diana RichardsonOn the Assembly floor

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A4738Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Substituted by s2251a

Elevates assault of a utility worker to the class D felony of assault in the second degree

Elevates assault of a utility worker in the second degree to a class D felony; includes an employee of an entity governed by the public service law within such provisions.

Francisco MoyaOn the Assembly floor

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A2614Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2016· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to political contributions made by limited liability companies

Relates to political contributions made by limited liability companies.

Brian KavanaghStricken

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A10725Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by s8137

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…

Phil SteckOn the Assembly floor

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A10726Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by s8138

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…

Michael CusickOn the Assembly floor

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A10727Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by s8139

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…

Linda RosenthalOn the Assembly floor

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A10679Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by s8093

Relates to coverage for the detection of breast cancer, requiring certified mammography facilities to provide extended hours and excused leave to undertake a breast cancer screening

Relates to coverage for the detection of breast cancer; requires certified mammography facilities to provide extended hours; allows certain public employees excused leave to undertake a breast…

Didi BarrettOn the Assembly floor

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A10070Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to rules

Relates to the inherent risks of operating agricultural tourism areas and participating in activities in agricultural tourism areas

Relates to the inherent risks of operating agricultural tourism areas and participating in activities in agricultural tourism areas.

Carrie WoernerRules Committee

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A9381Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Substituted by s6692b

Relates to comprehensive emergency management provisions for homecare and hospice in counties and in cities with a population of one million or more

Relates to comprehensive emergency management plans' provisions for homecare and hospice in counties and in cities with a population of one million or more.

Michael CusickOn the Assembly floor

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A8582Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to rules

Relates to early voting

Relates to early voting; provides that beginning the eighth day prior to any election and ending on and including the second day prior to the election a person duly registered and eligible to vote…

Brian KavanaghRules Committee

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A8332Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.494

Relates to enacting the New York state secure choice savings program act

Creates a self-sufficient retirement savings program in the form of an automatic enrollment payroll deduction IRA, and establishes an administrative board responsible for promoting greater…

Robert J. RodriguezOn the Assembly floor

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A7704Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to rules

Provides for the reduction or revocation of the public pension of a public officer

Relates to providing for the reduction or revocation of the public pension of a public officer; authorizes the court to determine whether to reduce or revoke such pension based on the defined terms.

David BuchwaldRules Committee

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A6722Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.512

Provides that members of a public pension or retirement system convicted of a felony involving breach of public trust be subject to forfeiture of pension benefits, rights and privileges

Provides that members of a public pension or retirement system convicted of a felony involving breach of public trust be subject to forfeiture of pension benefits, rights and privileges.

David BuchwaldOn the Assembly floor

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A5161Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.436

Relates to requiring a medical facility or related services to obtain express prior written consent before the making and/or broadcasting of visual images of a patient's medical treatment

Relates to requiring a medical facility or related services to obtain express prior written consent before filming and/or broadcasting of visual images of a patient's medical treatment.

Edward BraunsteinOn the Assembly floor

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A1812Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to rules

Establishes a tax credit for farmers who make food donations to food banks or other public, charitable or not-for-profit emergency food programs

Establishes a tax credit for farmers who make food donations to food banks or other public, charitable or not-for-profit emergency food programs.

Margaret MarkeyRules Committee

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A10569Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.425

Relates to annual teacher and principal evaluations

Provides that prior to the 2019-2020 school year, a school district shall not be subject to a withholding of yearly increases in general support for public schools from funds appropriated from the…

Catherine NolanOn the Assembly floor

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A7837Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Referred to rules