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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S8228In Senate Committee· Dec 23, 2016Relates to the early childhood advisory council
J6514In Senate Committee· Aug 10, 2016Honoring Bishop Charles Leslie Norris, Sr. as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate
J6455Adopted· Jun 16, 2016Honoring Marilyn Bitterman upon the occasion of her retirement after 40 years of distinguished service to Community Board 7, Borough of QueensAdopted
J6424Adopted· Jun 15, 2016Honoring Angela Augugliaro as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State SenateAdopted
J6423Adopted· Jun 15, 2016Honoring Jerry Wind as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State SenateAdopted
J6415Adopted· Jun 15, 2016Honoring Michael Augugliaro as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State SenateAdopted
J6416Adopted· Jun 15, 2016Honoring Beverly McDermott as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State SenateAdopted
J6417Adopted· Jun 15, 2016Honoring Joseph Amoroso as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State SenateAdopted
S8095Signed by Governor· Sep 29, 2016Relates to the eligibility of J-51 tax abatements to reflect cost of living adjustmentsSigned into law
S7986In Senate Committee· Jun 2, 2016Requires public schools to display a poster depicting first aid procedures used to treat a person who is choking
S7983Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 14, 2016Requires the department of social services, the department of health, and not-for-profit corporations to inquire into whether applicants for financial assistance have engaged in military service
S7963In Senate Committee· May 31, 2016Increases certain penalties and authorizes the payment of rewards for aid in the apprehension and conviction of persons guilty of certain felonies or misdemeanors related to endangered and threatened species
S7962In Senate Committee· May 31, 2016Relates to establishing the New York minority employment plan act
S7954In Senate Committee· May 31, 2016Prohibits contracts for the purchase or lease of consumer goods from restricting venue in an action relating to such contract
S7933In Senate Committee· May 26, 2016Relates to designating and nominating petitions
J5983Adopted· Jun 2, 2016Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Monsignor Francis J. Dillon Council Knights of Columbus on June 26, 2016Adopted
J5920Adopted· May 24, 2016Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Saint Mel's Roman Catholic Church of Flushing, New YorkAdopted
J5919Adopted· May 24, 2016Honoring Kevin P. Lynch upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Green Leadership AwardAdopted
S7857In Senate Committee· May 17, 2016Relates to firearms designed to look like everyday objects
S7858In Senate Committee· May 17, 2016Provides protection to employees and former employees from retaliatory actions by employers for the reporting of illegal business activities

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