Senate · District 1 · 2015–16
Kenneth P. LaValle
SD-1No longer in office
Chair, Higher Education
In office since 2009 · 6 sessionslavalle@nysenate.gov
Sponsored
537
357 bills, 180 resolutions
Passed a house
85
bills, Senate or Assembly
Signed into law
28
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
50 of 538 sponsored bills passed (16.1%), ranking #10 of 66 in the Senate. Effectiveness points, which weigh each passed bill by its impact, start with the 2023–24 session.
All sponsored legislation
537 bills and resolutions, newest firstHide resolutions
- J5182Adopted· May 4, 2016Commending Firefighter Anthony Chiaramonte upon the occasion of being named the 2015 Firefighter of the Year by the Riverhead Fire Department on May 13, 2016Adopted
- J5172Adopted· May 4, 2016Honoring ex-Chief Dave Taylor upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years of dedicated service to the Mount Sinai Fire DistrictAdopted
- S7342In Senate Committee· Jun 17, 2016Relates to state support for operating expenses of the state university of New York and the city university of New York
- J4948Adopted· May 4, 2016Honoring the Southold High School Team R.I.C.E. 870 upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the Engineering Inspiration Award on April 9, 2016Adopted
- S7331In Senate Committee· Apr 15, 2016Provides for an optional excuse from jury service for persons age 70 and over
- S7330In Senate Committee· Apr 15, 2016Establishes space on the business franchise and personal income tax forms to make a gift for home delivered meals for seniors
- S7259In Senate Committee· Jun 9, 2016Clarifies certain powers of the trustees of the Freeholders and the Commonalty of the town of Southampton
- S7260In Senate Committee· Apr 12, 2016Provides applicant identification for applications of service
- S7226Senate Floor Calendar· May 23, 2016Relates to educational requirements for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants
- S7218In Senate Committee· Apr 7, 2016Relates to the tuition, aid and placement report for all non-public institutions of higher education
- S7186In Senate Committee· Apr 6, 2016Relates to validating certain grants of lands and charters
- S7158In Assembly Committee· Apr 11, 2016Relates to the farm workforce retention credit
- S7133Senate Floor Calendar· May 23, 2016Extending the authorization for the length of leased lands located at the state university of New York at Purchase
- J4664Adopted· Apr 6, 2016Congratulating Ty Llwyd House and Farm upon the occasion of being named a Historic Site by Governor Andrew M. CuomoAdopted
- J4658Adopted· Apr 6, 2016Congratulating the Southold High School Varsity Cheerleading Team upon being named Winter Scholar Athlete Team Champion in Competitive CheerleadingAdopted
- J4638Adopted· Mar 31, 2016Commending Firefighter Christopher Steel for special recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to the Manorville Fire DepartmentAdopted
- J4637Adopted· Mar 31, 2016Commending Firefighter Steve Mosca for special recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to the Manorville Fire DepartmentAdopted
- J4639Adopted· Mar 31, 2016Commending 2nd Assistant Chief Christopher Lindberg upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Heroism AwardAdopted
- J4636Adopted· Mar 31, 2016Commending Firefighter Eric Weissbard upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to the Manorville Fire DepartmentAdopted
- J4635Adopted· Mar 31, 2016Commending 1st Assistant Chief Joseph Danowski for special recognition after 40 years of dedicated service to the Manorville Fire DepartmentAdopted
Committees
- Higher EducationChair
- Aging
- Education
- Environmental Conservation
- Finance
- Insurance
- Judiciary
- Rules
- Social Services