Senate · District 42 · 2015–16

John J. Bonacic

SD-42No longer in office

Chair, Judiciary; Chair, Racing, Gaming And Wagering

In office since 2009 · 5 sessionsbonacic@nysenate.gov

Effectiveness

47 of 733 sponsored bills passed (48.1%), 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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J1858Adopted· May 5, 2015Honoring John Beilman upon the occasion of his selection as the Ulster County 2015 Senior Citizen of the Year by the New York State Office for the AgingAdopted
J1860Adopted· May 5, 2015Congratulating Bruce Guyette upon the occasion of celebrating his 500th career victory as Head Coach of the Minisink Valley High School Girls Softball TeamAdopted
J1861Adopted· May 5, 2015Commending Dr. William Richards upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 12 years of distinguished service as President of SUNY OrangeAdopted
J1729Adopted· Apr 28, 2015Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Delaware Opportunities Inc.Adopted
J1728Adopted· Apr 28, 2015Commemorating the 35th Anniversary of Mohonk Consultations, Inc.Adopted
J1711Adopted· Apr 28, 2015Congratulating Madison Olivero upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honorsAdopted
J1713Adopted· Apr 28, 2015Congratulating Dustan Winship upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honorsAdopted
J1708Adopted· Apr 28, 2015Congratulating Eric Hawkins upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 17, 2015Adopted
J1709Adopted· Apr 28, 2015Congratulating Colin Henkler upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 17, 2015Adopted
J1710Adopted· Apr 28, 2015Congratulating John Lunden upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 17, 2015Adopted
J1712Adopted· Apr 28, 2015Congratulating Advaita Rao-Sharma upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honorsAdopted
J1707Adopted· Apr 28, 2015Commending Rabbi Joel Schwab upon the occasion of his retirement after 33 years of distinguished service as Spiritual Leader of Temple SinaiAdopted
J1706Adopted· Apr 28, 2015Commending Joan Carvajal upon the occasion of her retirement after 18 years of distinguished service to the Greenwood Lake Public LibraryAdopted
S4859Signed by Governor· Sep 25, 2015Relates to extending authorization to impose certain taxes in the county of SullivanSigned into law
S4845Senate Floor Calendar· May 4, 2015Provides time frames within which service by mailing must be made both within and without the state
S4846In Senate Committee· Jun 17, 2016Provides that a foreign corporation's application for authority to do business in this state constitutes consent to jurisdiction of the courts of this state
J1674Adopted· Apr 28, 2015Mourning the death of William Brustman, retired Lieutenant Colonel, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his communityAdopted
J1541Adopted· Apr 22, 2015Commending 2nd Assistant Chief Todd Gray upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Firematic Life Saver Award by the Washington Heights Volunteer Fire Department on May 2, 2015Adopted
J1542Adopted· Apr 22, 2015Congratulating James E. Steinberg, III upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout on June 20, 2015Adopted
J1469Adopted· Apr 22, 2015Commending Superintendent John P. Latini upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of distinguished service as an educatorAdopted

Committees

JudiciaryChair
Racing, Gaming And WageringChair
Alcoholism And Drug Abuse
Banks
Children And Families
Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation
Finance
Housing, Construction And Community Development
Rules