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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J5033Adopted· May 4, 2016Mourning the death of John K. Gempler, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his communityAdopted
S7351Senate Floor Calendar· May 16, 2016Extends expiration of provisions of judiciary law authorizing referees to determine applications for orders of protection while family court is in session
J4956Adopted· May 4, 2016Congratulating Levi Ward upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 21, 2016Adopted
J4957Adopted· May 4, 2016Commending Firefighter Anthony Fairbairn upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Neversink Fire DepartmentAdopted
J4959Adopted· May 4, 2016Commending Firefighter Eugene Schmick, Sr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 55 years of dedicated service to the Unionville Fire DepartmentAdopted
J4955Adopted· May 4, 2016Congratulating Ahdem Sarki upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on May 21, 2016Adopted
J4958Adopted· May 4, 2016Commending Firefighter Hendrie Samyn upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Neversink Fire DepartmentAdopted
J4960Adopted· May 4, 2016Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Neversink Fire Department EMSAdopted
J4961Adopted· May 4, 2016Commending Firefighter Alan Gale, Sr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 55 years of dedicated service to the Unionville Fire DepartmentAdopted
J4949Adopted· May 4, 2016Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Albert Priebe upon the occasion of celebrating their 73rd Wedding AnniversaryAdopted
J4950Adopted· May 4, 2016Commemorating the First Annual Noah Webster Weekend in the Village of Goshen on May 6-7, 2016Adopted
J4926Adopted· May 4, 2016Honoring James Gregston Greer V upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 10, 2016Adopted
J4927Adopted· May 4, 2016Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of Baird's TavernAdopted
J4929Adopted· May 4, 2016Honoring Charles R. Elmore upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Donald Schields Award by the Town of Deerpark Police Benevolent Association on March 19, 2016Adopted
J4925Adopted· May 4, 2016Honoring Marie Biedinger upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 10, 2016Adopted
J4928Adopted· May 4, 2016Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Shamrock Scramble 5K Road Race in Wallkill, New York, on March 20, 2016Adopted
J4924Adopted· May 4, 2016Honoring Antoinette Vessey upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 10, 2016Adopted
J4923Adopted· May 4, 2016Honoring Lillian Goldberg upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 10, 2016Adopted
S7312In Senate Committee· Jun 17, 2016In relation to admissibility of an opposing party's statement
J4907Adopted· May 4, 2016Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 15-17, 2016, as the 81st Annual 4-H Capital Days in the State of New YorkAdopted

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