Senate · District 62 · 2015–16
Robert Ortt
SD-62
Chair, Mental Health And Developmental Disabilities
In office since 2015 · 6 sessions
Sponsored
216
181 bills, 35 resolutions
Passed a house
65
bills, Senate or Assembly
Signed into law
14
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
23 of 217 sponsored bills passed (13.5%), 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
181 bills, newest firstInclude resolutions
- S7619In Assembly Committee· Jun 14, 2016Relates to the effectiveness of certain rules adopted pursuant to the state administrative procedure act
- S7618Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 15, 2016Authorizes Nicholas Cofield to take the competitive exam for police officer and be placed on the eligible list for such position in the town of Niagara
- S7612In Senate Committee· May 24, 2016Relates to a cost of living adjustment for designated human services for the purpose of establishing rates of payments
- S7584Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 7, 2016Relates to the authority of the justice center to visit, inspect and appraise the management of out-of-state schools or facilities
- S7469Signed by Governor· Jul 21, 2016Relates to authorizing the Orleans county jail to also be used for the detention of persons under arrest being held for arraignment in any court located in the county of OrleansSigned into law
- S7468In Assembly Committee· Jun 14, 2016Establishes a task force to examine and evaluate the operations of the justice center for the protection of people with special needs
- S7454In Senate Committee· May 3, 2016Relates to liability for owners of dogs for injuries caused by such dog
- S7453In Senate Committee· May 3, 2016Provides that a license to possess a pistol or revolver shall permit the licensee to carry such weapon concealed
- S7452In Senate Committee· May 3, 2016Relates to safe patient handling in schools operated by the office for people with developmental disabilities
- S7252Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 8, 2016Requires the division of criminal justice services to provide notice to the appropriate local police agency, within 48 hours, of the change of address, or the other information relating to a sex offender
- S7132Signed by Governor· Jul 21, 2016Relates to guardianship of people who are intellectually disabled and people who are developmentally disabledSigned into law
- S7095In Senate Committee· Jun 6, 2016Relates to a leave of absence for military spouses
- S7012In Assembly Committee· May 17, 2016Relates to the possession and sale of substances containing heroin
- S6993In Senate Committee· Mar 14, 2016Relates to payment by the state of certain costs associated with the psychiatric examination of defendants to determine mental fitness
- S6915Signed by Governor· Nov 28, 2016Relates to eligibility for dependents of military servicemembers for certain developmental disability servicesSigned into law
- S6916Signed by Governor· Sep 29, 2016Requires the commissioner of mental health to develop detailed definitions of types of injuries that may result from certain attacks by persons in state forensic psychiatric centersSigned into law
- S6917In Assembly Committee· Jun 6, 2016Relates to the reemployment of certain persons ordered to military service
- S6840In Senate Committee· Feb 26, 2016Establishes the housing opportunities for people to empower excellence and equity (HOPE) trust fund
- S6838In Senate Committee· Feb 26, 2016Enacts the "Learning for Work" act; appropriation
- S6839In Senate Committee· Feb 26, 2016Relates to updating reporting requirements for institutions of higher education
Committees
- Mental Health And Developmental DisabilitiesChair
- Cities
- Civil Service And Pensions
- Corporations, Authorities And Commissions
- Environmental Conservation
- Higher Education
- Local Government
- Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs