Senate · District 47 · 2015–16
Joseph A. Griffo
SD-47
Chair, Energy And Telecommunications
In office since 2009 · 9 sessionsgriffo@nysenate.gov
Sponsored
351
172 bills, 179 resolutions
Passed a house
49
bills, Senate or Assembly
Signed into law
16
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
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.
All sponsored legislation
351 bills and resolutions, newest firstHide resolutions
- S2263In Assembly Committee· May 24, 2016Extends certain educational benefits to eligible veterans
- S2157In Senate Committee· Jan 14, 2016Relates to disclosure of the identities of political committees making certain expenditures for political communications
- S2158In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Relates to requiring credit cards to contain smart chip technology
- S2159In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Establishes protocols for combative sports; authorizes mixed martial arts events in this state
- J275In Senate Committee· Jan 20, 2015Honoring Ruth Garner upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate
- J259In Senate Committee· Jan 20, 2015Honoring Saverio Spagnolo upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal
- J260Adopted· Jan 22, 2015Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Utica MaennerchorAdopted
- S1973In Senate Committee· Jun 17, 2016Prohibits the sale of food products containing melatonin to minors
- S1974In Assembly Committee· May 3, 2016Adds employees of the office of children and family services to the list of public employees for which prevention of duties constitutes assault in the second degree
- S1970In Senate Committee· Apr 7, 2016Provides that the senate shall be composed of 62 senators, each representing 1 county of the state
- S1969In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Provides for a special election, at the discretion of the governor, to fill vacancies in the office of comptroller and attorney-general
- S1946In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Relates to insurance coverage of early intervention services
- S1882In Assembly Committee· Mar 8, 2016Relates to the distribution of grants for the health workforce retraining program
- S1880In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Requires transporters, school districts, and counties to establish a rider verification system for certain special transportation passengers
- S1883In Senate Committee· Jun 8, 2016Establishes requirements for registered and certified pharmacy technicians
- S1881In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Permits employees of authorized organizations to operate games of chance
- S1808Signed by Governor· Aug 13, 2015Relates to the qualifications for membership and general powers of credit unionsSigned into law
- S1789Vetoed· Dec 11, 2015Requires medical certificate portion of death certificates to include a determination of whether the deceased suffered a sudden, unexpected death in epilepsyVetoed
- S1757Signed by Governor· Aug 14, 2015Prohibits the sale or offering for sale of any powdered or crystalline alcohol productSigned into law
- J191Adopted· Jan 22, 2015Honoring Phil Russo upon the occasion of his retirement after 35 years of distinguished service to Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc.Adopted
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