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
Sponsored
732
130 bills, 602 resolutions
Passed a house
46
bills, Senate or Assembly
Signed into law
20
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
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.
Sponsored bills
130 bills, newest firstInclude resolutions
- S6424Signed by Governor· May 25, 2016Extends the amount of time the city of Middletown is authorized to sell or pledge delinquent liens held by such citySigned into law
- S6356In Senate Committee· Apr 7, 2016Relates to increasing the terms of office of members of the legislature to four years and prohibiting legislators from receiving outside income from active employment
- S6013In Senate Committee· Jan 19, 2016Enacts the "comprehensive contraception coverage act" to provide insurance coverage for FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and products
- S5977Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 18, 2015Relates to persons designated as peace officers
- S5899Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 17, 2015Requires the department of law shall file annual reports of awards pursuant to the New York state equal access to justice act
- S5833Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 18, 2015Relates to the use of electronic means for the commencement and filing of papers in certain actions and proceedings
- S5814In Senate Committee· Jan 25, 2016Relates to the patient self-determination act; authorizes the dispensation of lethal doses of medication to certain individuals
- S5808Signed by Governor· Nov 20, 2015Authorizes the town of Thompson to remove certain lands from the Kiamesha Lake sewer districtSigned into law
- S5775In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Relates to fiduciaries' powers
- S5710Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 16, 2015Relates to creating a public awareness campaign for the purpose of educating the public about the three non-native plant species present in this state with the highest invasiveness assessment ratings
- S5691Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 8, 2015Relates to spousal maintenance and child support in supreme and family court
- S5685Signed by Governor· Sep 25, 2015Repeals and reenacts the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act; repealerSigned into law
- S5684In Senate Committee· Jun 17, 2016Relates to the revocatory effect of divorce
- S5678Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 8, 2015Relates to the duration and amount of maintenance and of spousal support
- S5621In Senate Committee· Jun 17, 2016Provides for service of subpoena and delivery of records
- S5620In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Allows trustee to allocate to income gains from the sale or exchange of a capital asset to the extent the principal is re-characterized as income
- S5542Signed by Governor· Nov 14, 2016Relates to qualifications to serve as an emergency medical technicianSigned into law
- S5541Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 6, 2016Relates to the creation of the New York jockey injury compensation fund inc.
- S5543In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Establishes the commission on retired horses
- S5397Signed by Governor· Nov 20, 2015Authorizes the city of Middletown to sell or pledge delinquent liens held by such citySigned into law
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