Senate · District 45 · 2015–16

Betty Little

SD-45No longer in office

Chair, Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation

In office since 2009 · 6 sessionslittle@senate.state.ny.us

Effectiveness

33 of 272 sponsored bills passed (31.4%), ranking #10 of 66 in the Senate. Effectiveness points, which weigh each passed bill by its impact, start with the 2023–24 session.

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S8221In Senate Committee· Dec 21, 2016Directs 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
J6487Adopted· Jun 16, 2016Honoring the accomplishments of Governor Charles Evans Hughes and celebrating the centennial of his presidential candidacyAdopted
J6488Adopted· Jun 16, 2016Honoring Chandler M. Ralph upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Dr. Edward L. Trudeau Award by the Adirondack Health FoundationAdopted
J6489Adopted· Jun 16, 2016Commending the Very Reverend James Barry Lonergan upon the occasion of celebrating the Golden Jubilee of his ordination to the Catholic PriesthoodAdopted
J6490Adopted· Jun 16, 2016Commending the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh upon the occasion of celebrating its 90th AnniversaryAdopted
S8096Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 16, 2016Requires the New York City Housing Authority to provide a written statement articulating the reasons for denial of any request
J6351Adopted· Jun 15, 2016Mourning the death of Stanley Brooks Burdick, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his communityAdopted
J6353Adopted· Jun 15, 2016Commending Herbert A. Burkhard for special recognition after more than 55 years of dedicated service to Poughkeepsie and GranvilleAdopted
J6352Adopted· Jun 15, 2016Honoring Matthew A. Rozell as recipient of the 2015 Louis E. Yavner Teaching Award by the New York State Board of Regents on May 17, 2016Adopted
J6354Adopted· Jun 15, 2016Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Clinton Community College in Plattsburgh, New YorkAdopted
J6350Adopted· Jun 15, 2016Mourning the death of Gene C. Terry distinguished citizen and devoted member of his communityAdopted
S8029In Senate Committee· Jun 7, 2016Prohibits the construction of any mausoleum or columbarium in a cemetery where such mausoleum or columbarium is the only form of interment offered in a cemetery
S8028In Senate Committee· Jul 27, 2016Authorizes the state to convey certain forest preserve land
S8027In Assembly Committee· Jun 14, 2016Enacts legislation to implement a constitutional amendment authorizing the placement of public utility line and bike paths in the forest preserve and establishing land banks
S8026In Senate Committee· Jul 27, 2016Authorizes public utility line and bike paths located within the forest preserve, and establishes land banks within such preserve for public projects
S7903In Assembly Committee· Jun 14, 2016Establishes the New York state first home savings program to authorize first time home buyers to establish savings accounts to buy their first home
J5678Adopted· May 17, 2016Honoring Technical Sergeant Christopher M. Giovazzino upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Sworn Supervisor's Recognition Award by the New York State Police on May 26, 2016Adopted
J5676Adopted· May 17, 2016Honoring Technical Sergeant Ronald M. Pena upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Superintendent's Commendation Award by the New York State Police on May 26, 2016Adopted
J5680Adopted· May 17, 2016Honoring Case Management Supervisor/Senior Investigator David T. Pelchar as recipient of a Unit Citation Award by the Biological Science Casework Unit of the Forensic Investigation CenterAdopted
J5681Adopted· May 17, 2016Honoring Technical Sergeant Jay D. Cook upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Superintendent's Commendation Award by the New York State Police on May 26, 2016Adopted

Committees

Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And RecreationChair
Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business
Consumer Protection
Crime Victims, Crime And Correction
Education
Environmental Conservation
Finance
Health
Judiciary
Rules
Social Services