Senate · District 58 · 2015–16

Thomas F. O'Mara

SD-58

Chair, Environmental Conservation

In office since 2011 · 8 sessionsomara@nysenate.gov

Effectiveness

29 of 197 sponsored bills passed (35.1%), 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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J804Adopted· Mar 3, 2015Congratulating Daniel Tomlinson upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle ScoutAdopted
S3932Stricken· Feb 8, 2016Enacts the "microbead-free waters act" to prohibit the sale of personal cosmetic products containing microbeads
J609Adopted· Feb 26, 2015Honoring Don Divens upon the occasion of his retirement after 37 years of distinguished service as Highway Superintendent for the Town of HornbyAdopted
J546Adopted· Feb 26, 2015Congratulating Emma Rogus upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honorsAdopted
J547Adopted· Feb 26, 2015Congratulating Natalie Rogus upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honorsAdopted
J544Adopted· Feb 26, 2015Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the South Corning Fire Department, and commending James L. Johnson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated serviceAdopted
J545Adopted· Feb 26, 2015Congratulating Silka Jacobson-Evans upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Scouting honorsAdopted
J499Adopted· Feb 26, 2015Commending Philip J. Swaney, Sr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Honor Our Heroes ProgramAdopted
J459Adopted· Feb 10, 2015Congratulating Austin Sanford upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on February 26, 2015Adopted
J444Adopted· Feb 10, 2015Commending P. Earle Gleason upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of distinguished service to the Yates County Veterans' Service AgencyAdopted
J429Adopted· Feb 10, 2015Mourning the death of former Assemblyman Donald R. Davidsen, renowned public servant, distinguished citizen, and devoted member of his communityAdopted
S2865In Senate Committee· Jan 6, 2016Establishes the wine industry and liquor store development act; repealer
S2780In Assembly Committee· May 25, 2016Enacts the "omnibus emergency services volunteer incentive act" to provide certain benefits to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers
J357Adopted· Feb 3, 2015Congratulating Rodrigo Jose Samodal upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on February 8, 2015Adopted
S2549Signed by Governor· Aug 13, 2015Extends authorization of the county of Schuyler to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes until November 30, 2017Signed into law
S2550Signed by Governor· Sep 25, 2015Extends authorization of the county of Tompkins to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes until November 30, 2017Signed into law
S2548Signed by Governor· Aug 13, 2015Extends authorization of the county of Yates to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes until November 30, 2017Signed into law
S2551Signed by Governor· Aug 13, 2015Extends authorization of the county of Chemung to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes until November 30, 2017Signed into law
J316Adopted· Jan 26, 2015Congratulating Carrie Long upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday on January 6, 2015Adopted
J263Adopted· Jan 22, 2015Commemorating the 125th Anniversary of Keuka College to be feted with a year-long celebrationAdopted

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