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

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.

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J3966Adopted· Feb 25, 2016Congratulating Jonathan Chao upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on February 27, 2016Adopted
J3970Adopted· Feb 25, 2016Congratulating Samuel Shen upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on February 27, 2016Adopted
S6769In Senate Committee· Apr 7, 2016Relates to the removal of certain pension and retirement benefits from persons convicted of certain felonies
S6768In Senate Committee· Feb 18, 2016Increases from 20% to 40%, the tax credits for premiums paid for long-term care insurance premiums during certain taxable years
S6747In Assembly Committee· Mar 15, 2016Establishes St. Patrick's day as a school holiday for all city school districts of one million or more with an Irish-American population of 7.5% or more
S6732In Senate Committee· Feb 11, 2016Relates to compelling family reasons and the continuance of unemployment benefits
S6628In Senate Committee· Feb 1, 2016Relates to certain exemptions on multiple dwellings in the city of New York
S6630Senate Floor Calendar· May 25, 2016Relates to any department of environmental conservation management plan regarding mute swans
S6558In Senate Committee· Jan 26, 2016Requires applicants for all-night liquor licenses to notify local community boards of their intent to apply for such licenses
S6560In Senate Committee· Jun 2, 2016Establishes the green building credit for construction or rehabilitation of property in conformity with certain energy efficiency standards
S6538In Senate Committee· Jun 9, 2016Establishes the "vehicle lienholder accountability act"
S6537In Senate Committee· Jan 22, 2016Prohibits motor vehicle dealers from advertising lease specials for a limited number of in stock vehicles which meet the advertised vehicle specifications
S6536In Senate Committee· Jan 22, 2016Relates to including mandatory overtime in a member's final average salary or wages
S6535In Assembly Committee· Jun 16, 2016Authorizes and directs the boards of trustees of SUNY and CUNY to review and revise the report of the New York State Governor's Task Force on Campus Fire Safety
S6533In Senate Committee· Jan 22, 2016Restricts the use of an electronic device while crossing a crosswalk; provides an exemption for the use of a hands free headset
S6534In Senate Committee· Jan 22, 2016Relates to an electronically submitted absentee ballot application
S6475In Senate Committee· Jan 15, 2016Relates to requiring bills with a threshold level of co-sponsorship to be brought to the floor for a vote to be taken thereon
S6428Signed by Governor· Mar 11, 2016Relates to requiring pet dealers to provide instructions pertaining to the care of small animalsSigned into law
S6422Signed by Governor· Mar 21, 2016Prohibits 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
S6373In Assembly Committee· Jun 9, 2016Ensures that preschoolers with disabilities living in temporary housing shall maintain enrollment in their preschool special education program in the district of origin

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