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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J5565Adopted· May 17, 2016Honoring Doris Fleming upon the occasion of her retirement after 34 years of distinguished service to the Town of Rosendale on March 9, 2016Adopted
J5566Adopted· May 17, 2016Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Bloomington Fire Department on June 5, 2016Adopted
S7710In Senate Committee· Jun 17, 2016Provides that adjustments made by a trustee, under the prudent investor act, shall be deemed to be re-characterizations for the purposes of the payment of commissions
S7653In Assembly Committee· Jun 15, 2016Relates to a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises
S7654Signed by Governor· Jul 21, 2016Relates to adding the Basher Kill and Shawangunk Kill to the definition of inland waterwaysSigned into law
S7655In Assembly Committee· Jun 8, 2016Provides that people may not stand in the street and solicit donations from passing vehicle unless such persons first obtain a permit
J5550Adopted· May 17, 2016Honoring Jennifer Mall Flad upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County DemocratAdopted
J5552Adopted· May 17, 2016Honoring Bill Morris upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County DemocratAdopted
J5554Adopted· May 17, 2016Commending Firefighter Dennis Banuat upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of distinguished service to the North Branch Fire DepartmentAdopted
J5556Adopted· May 17, 2016Congratulating the Orange-Ulster BOCES CTE Team upon the occasion of capturing First Place in the 2016 CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense CompetitionAdopted
J5547Adopted· May 17, 2016Honoring Sara LaFleur upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County DemocratAdopted
J5560Adopted· May 17, 2016Commending Officer Thomas Ferry upon the occasion of his retirement after 29 years of distinguished service to the Rosendale Police DepartmentAdopted
J5561Adopted· May 17, 2016Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Mark Gruber GalleryAdopted
J5558Adopted· May 17, 2016Commemorating the 130th Anniversary of the Delaware County Fair in Walton, New YorkAdopted
J5549Adopted· May 17, 2016Honoring Giovanni Lentini upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County DemocratAdopted
J5553Adopted· May 17, 2016Honoring Justin Sutherland upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County DemocratAdopted
J5559Adopted· May 17, 2016Congratulating Ryan Ellefsen upon the occasion of capturing First Place in the 215-pound Division at the National United Wrestling Association for Youth ChampionshipAdopted
J5548Adopted· May 17, 2016Honoring Matt Lare upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County DemocratAdopted
J5555Adopted· May 17, 2016Congratulating Coach Mike Mancuso upon the occasion of celebrating his 200th career victory as Head Coach of the Pine Bush High School Softball TeamAdopted
J5557Adopted· May 17, 2016Commending Investigator James P. Burpoe, Jr. upon the occasion of being named the 2016 New York Police Department 30th Precinct Cop of the YearAdopted

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