Senate · District 47 · 2015–16

Joseph A. Griffo

SD-47

Chair, Energy And Telecommunications

In office since 2009 · 9 sessionsgriffo@nysenate.gov

Effectiveness

26 of 352 sponsored bills passed (19.1%), 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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S3614In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Relates to requiring local building and planning regulations to accommodate the use of certain renewable and alternative energy sources
S3613In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Relates to "power purchase agreements" concerning energy technologies eligible for net metering
S3618In Assembly Committee· May 23, 2016Increases penalties for individuals or companies who engage in the business of cashing checks, drafts or money orders for consideration without a license
S3543In Senate Committee· Feb 22, 2016Relates to providing oversight and monitoring the operations of an independent system operator
S3540In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Abolishes the market clearing price
S3544In Senate Committee· Jun 13, 2016Directs the public service commission to issue an order governing the equitable sharing of interconnection costs for distributed generation resources
S3542Signed by Governor· Oct 26, 2015Relates to the public availability of certain competitive requests for proposalsSigned into law
S3545In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Authorizes the power authority of the state of New York and the Long Island power authority to enter into public-private partnerships for the improvement of the state's electric transmission grid
S3541In Senate Committee· Feb 22, 2016Relates to providing oversight and monitoring the operations of an independent system operator
S3519In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Permits a minor over twelve years of age to work as a referee for athletic games or competitions under certain circumstances
J568Adopted· Feb 26, 2015Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Massena Salvation ArmyAdopted
J569Adopted· Feb 26, 2015Commemorating the 164th Anniversary of the Camden Continental Fife & Drum Corps and recognizing the integral role it has played in the lives of many individuals and familiesAdopted
J516Adopted· Feb 26, 2015Honoring Robert Esche upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Community Service Award by the North Utica Senior Citizens Community Center on November 1, 2014Adopted
J518Adopted· Feb 26, 2015Honoring Dick Mattia upon the occasion of his retirement after 26 years of distinguished service to the American Heart Association's Greater Utica DivisionAdopted
J519Adopted· Feb 26, 2015Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the incorporation of the Village of Oriskany to be celebrated December 14, 2014Adopted
J517Adopted· Feb 26, 2015Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Human Technologies Corporation on October 30, 2014Adopted
J509Adopted· Feb 26, 2015Honoring Patricia L. and Patrick A. O'Brien upon the occasion of their being named 2014 Businesspersons of the Year by the Lewis County Chamber of CommerceAdopted
J510Adopted· Feb 26, 2015Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Meyda LightingAdopted
J512Adopted· Feb 26, 2015Honoring Chief Donald Wolanin upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of distinguished service to the Whitestown Police DepartmentAdopted
J515Adopted· Feb 26, 2015Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Sherrill-Kenwood Volunteer Fire Department to be celebrated on November 8, 2014Adopted

Committees

Energy And TelecommunicationsChair
Codes
Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business
Crime Victims, Crime And Correction
Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation
Finance
Higher Education
Infrastructure And Capital Investment
Racing, Gaming And Wagering
Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs