Senate · District 11 · 2015–16
Tony Avella
SD-11No longer in office
Chair, Ethics; Vice chair, Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation; Vice chair, Environmental Conservation
In office since 2011 · 4 sessionsavella@nysenate.gov
Sponsored
382
316 bills, 66 resolutions
Passed a house
48
bills, Senate or Assembly
Signed into law
8
by the governor
Avg impact
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no rated bills passed yet
Vote participation
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no floor votes recorded yet
Effectiveness
18 of 383 sponsored bills passed (6.7%), ranking #10 of 66 in the Senate. Effectiveness points, which weigh each passed bill by its impact, start with the 2023–24 session.
All sponsored legislation
382 bills and resolutions, newest firstHide resolutions
- S5121In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Provides that at a primary election an unaffiliated registered voter shall be granted the opportunity to vote in a single primary election of such voter's choice
- J1892Adopted· May 5, 2015Commending the Queens Centers for Progress upon the occasion of hosting its 65th Anniversary Gala, and paying tribute to this year's honoreesAdopted
- S5105In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Relates to requiring an automatic recanvass of ballots in certain election contests
- S5106In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Relates to providing notice to affected property owners of applications for variances and special permits
- S5104In Senate Committee· Apr 13, 2016Requires food vendors to provide a trash receptacle
- S5107In Senate Committee· Mar 17, 2016Grants cities authority to review and approve plans for the construction of structures proposed to be made within its boundaries
- S5052In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Requires the department of state to list all corporate officers for all entities on file with the department
- S5050In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Requires notification by the New York city board of standards and appeals to affected senators and assembly members
- S5051In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Provides for a "None of the Above" option on ballots in certain uncontested elections
- S5042In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Relates to candidates' personal liability for violations of municipal law committed in furtherance of campaign activities
- S5043In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Requires a certificate of occupancy be obtained within four years of the initial permit for construction and/or alteration
- S5044In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Relates to rezoning and municipal building impacts in New York City
- S5045In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Relates to the installation of traffic control devices upon request in cities
- S5046Signed by Governor· Dec 22, 2015Prohibits any municipality from collecting a fine, penalty or forfeiture when the charge of a violation of the vehicle and traffic law is dismissedSigned into law
- S5016In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Includes outside captive salespersons within the definition of an "employee"
- S4938In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Relates to protecting indoor air quality in state owned, leased or operated buildings
- S4936In Senate Committee· Mar 23, 2016Implements state policy of fair and equal pay for equivalent value of work
- S4937In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Provides that the public service commission shall establish service performance standards for telephone corporations
- S4890In Assembly Committee· May 25, 2016Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish standards for the distance from school grounds of the residence of certain sex offenders on probation or parole
- S4837Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 2, 2015Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to manage squid
Committees
- EthicsChair
- Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And RecreationVice chair
- Environmental ConservationVice chair
- Banks
- Education
- Elections
- Housing, Construction And Community Development
- Insurance
- Judiciary
- New York City Education Subcommittee
- Transportation