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
- J6502Adopted· Jun 16, 2016Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Rome Art and Community CenterAdopted
- J6486Adopted· Jun 16, 2016Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Sculpture Space on June 17, 2016, and paying tribute to this year's honoreesAdopted
- J6485Adopted· Jun 16, 2016Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Candella's Farm & GreenhousesAdopted
- J6451Adopted· Jun 16, 2016Congratulating the Syracuse Developmental Academy East Blasters Soccer Team upon the occasion of capturing the Eastern New York State Cup FinalsAdopted
- S8136In Senate Committee· Jun 13, 2016Relates to eliminating the canal corporation; repealer
- S8132In Senate Committee· Jun 13, 2016Relates to eliminating the canal corporation; repealer
- J6414Adopted· Jun 15, 2016Commending Kenneth M. Tompkins after nine years of distinguished service as Empire State Development Mohawk Valley Regional DirectorAdopted
- J6365Adopted· Jun 15, 2016Commending Gordon J. Silsby upon the occasion of his selection as Grand Marshal of the City of Sherrill 2016 Centennial Parade on July 30, 2016Adopted
- J6259Adopted· Jun 15, 2016Honoring The Reverend Paul Angelicchio, Frederick A. Normand, and Monsignor Francis Culkin posthumously for a Francis J. Bellamy AwardAdopted
- J6197Adopted· Jun 9, 2016Honoring Ken Roser as recipient of the 2015 Business Person of the Year Award by the Greater Utica Chamber of CommerceAdopted
- J6096Adopted· Jun 7, 2016Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Norfolk Volunteer Fire DepartmentAdopted
- J6090Adopted· Jun 7, 2016Commending the Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees upon the occasion of hosting its Annual World Refugee Day Celebration on June 18, 2016Adopted
- S7961In Assembly Committee· Jun 15, 2016Relates to the reporting of sudden, unexpected death in epilepsy
- J6012Adopted· Jun 2, 2016Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Nortz and Virkler, Inc.Adopted
- J5956Adopted· Jun 2, 2016Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1249Adopted
- J5955Adopted· Jun 2, 2016Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim September of 2016, as Chiari Malformation Awareness Month in the State of New YorkAdopted
- S7931In Senate Committee· May 25, 2016Authorizes the court to issue orders requiring wireless telephone companies to transfer the billing responsibility and rights to wireless telephone numbers in instances of domestic violence
- S7898Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 17, 2016Relates to the effectiveness of payments in lieu of taxes made by certain entities for property located at One Nirvana Plaza, Forestport, New York
- J5944Adopted· May 24, 2016Honoring Richie Evans posthumously upon the occasion of his induction into the Greater Utica Sports Hall of FameAdopted
- J5943Adopted· May 24, 2016Honoring John Pitarresi upon the occasion of his induction into the Greater Utica Sports Hall of FameAdopted
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