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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J3218Adopted· Jan 12, 2016Commending the Francis J. Bellamy Community Awards Committee upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Awards Breakfast on September 8, 2015Adopted
J3222Adopted· Jan 12, 2016Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Colton Volunteer Fire Department on September 26, 2015Adopted
J3213Adopted· Jan 12, 2016Honoring the Coffin family upon the occasion of their designation as recipient of the 2015 Family of the Year Award by Kids OneidaAdopted
J3208Adopted· Jan 12, 2016Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Sylvan Beach Volunteer Fire Department on July 16-19, 2015Adopted
J3209Adopted· Jan 12, 2016Honoring Ellie Bruce and Dale Rashford upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the 2015 Frank Clark Service Award by the Rome Sports Hall of FameAdopted
J3210Adopted· Jan 12, 2016Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. William Robinson Fleet upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding AnniversaryAdopted
J3215Adopted· Jan 12, 2016Congratulating Dorothy and Curran Wade upon the occasion of their retirement after 27 years of distinguished service to WYBG RadioAdopted
J3211Adopted· Jan 12, 2016Commending Lieutenant Wayne T. Griffith II after more than 26 years of dedicated service to the Whitesboro Police Department, Whitesboro, New YorkAdopted
J3212Adopted· Jan 12, 2016Honoring Douglas P. Hanno upon the occasion of his retirement as Lewis County Clerk after 16 years of distinguished public serviceAdopted
J3214Adopted· Jan 12, 2016Honoring John K. Bartow, Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of dedicated service to the people of New York StateAdopted
J3150Adopted· Jan 12, 2016Honoring M. James Dawson upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of distinguished service as Supervisor for the Town of BrasherAdopted
J3149Adopted· Jan 12, 2016Commending Theodore Achen for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Whitesboro Fire Department on January 9, 2016Adopted
S6071In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Relates to eligibility for SNAP benefits and specifies additional products eligible for WIC benefits
S6025In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Creates the "veteran owned business enterprise act" to promote such business enterprises
S6024In Assembly Committee· Mar 22, 2016Relates to providing a program to extend natural gas delivery to unserved or underserved areas
J3059Adopted· Jan 12, 2016Commending Sister Catherine Sean Croghan upon the occasion of celebrating her 50th JubileeAdopted
J3046Adopted· Jun 23, 2015Honoring Chief Daniel J. Schwertfeger upon the occasion of his installation as President of the New York Association of Fire Chiefs on June 20, 2015Adopted
J3040Adopted· Jun 23, 2015Honoring Superintendent Leueen Smithling for her retirement after eight years of distinguished service to the Beaver River Central School DistrictAdopted
J3038Adopted· Jun 23, 2015Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Visiting Nurse Association of Utica and Oneida County on June 30, 2015Adopted
J3027Adopted· Jun 23, 2015Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim Saturday, September 26, 2015, as Hunting and Fishing Day in the State of New YorkAdopted

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