James L. Seward

Bills sponsored by

James L. Seward

Senator
District 51seward@senate.state.ny.us243 bills as primary sponsor

Sponsored Legislation

S8011SENATEA10218

Authorizes Trooper Katsur to receive state police retirement credit for services performed as a SUNY police officer

Vetoed
Mar 19, 2018
J4248SENATE

Honoring Marjorie S. Becker as recipient of the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce

Adopted
Mar 16, 2018
J4247SENATE

Honoring Middleburgh Hardware upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2017 Business of the Year Award by the Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce

Adopted
Mar 16, 2018
S7988SENATEA10155

Relates to providing commissions to licensed brokers for services provided to clients who obtain coverage through the state insurance fund

In Senate Committee
Mar 16, 2018
S7987SENATE

Relates to verification of driving history when used as a rating or underwriting factor for private passenger motor vehicle insurance

In Senate Committee
Mar 16, 2018
S7940SENATEA10486

Relates to clarifying that continuing care retirement communities are not subject to certain cybersecurity regulations

+2 co-sponsorsSenate Floor Calendar
AKSHARLARKIN
Mar 12, 2018
S7812SENATEA10071

Exempts manure deposited incidentally from noisome or unwholesome substances

In Senate Committee
Feb 27, 2018
S7767SENATEA9707

Repeals section 3403 of the insurance law relating to anti-arson applications

+1 co-sponsorIn Senate Committee
ROBACH
Feb 21, 2018
S7746SENATE✓ SignedA10634

Relates to extending authorization for certain exemptions from filing requirements

Signed by Governor
Feb 15, 2018
J3755SENATE

Mourning the death of Investigator Michael P. Petrie, New York State Trooper, family man, and dedicated member of his community

+2 co-sponsorsAdopted
GRIFFOAKSHAR
Feb 7, 2018
J3746SENATE

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2018, as Pure New York State Maple Month in the State of New York

+1 co-sponsorAdopted
BONACIC
Feb 6, 2018
J3735SENATE

Commending Mary Lou Garrett upon the occasion of being named the 2017 Times Journal Star

Adopted
Feb 6, 2018
S7668SENATEA9791

Relates to a Herkimer county recording tax to be imposed on the obligation secured by a mortgage on real property

+1 co-sponsorSenate Floor Calendar
TEDISCO
Feb 6, 2018
S7626SENATE✓ SignedA10584

Extends the effectiveness of provisions of law establishing an excess line advisory organization until 2024

Signed by Governor
Jan 31, 2018
S7540SENATE

Relates to domestic mutual property and casualty insurance companies

In Senate Committee
Jan 22, 2018
S7426SENATE

Authorizes peace officers designated by the superintendent of insurance/financial services to execute arrest and search warrants

In Senate Committee
Jan 17, 2018
S7393SENATEA10211

Relates to requests for unclaimed life insurance benefits

+1 co-sponsorIn Assembly Committee
SEPULVEDA
Jan 11, 2018
S7343SENATEA9645

Relates to extending the period of time for an initial firearm license recertification

+19 co-sponsorsIn Senate Committee
AMEDORECROCIDEFRANCISCO+16 more
Jan 8, 2018
S7288SENATE✓ SignedA8933

Relates to certain supplementary insurance

Signed by Governor
Jan 5, 2018
S7199SENATEA10540

Relates to the damage of a building or motor vehicle caused by fire or explosion in the course of the commission of a felony

+8 co-sponsorsIn Assembly Committee
DEFRANCISCOAKSHARBOYLE+5 more
Jan 2, 2018
J3149SENATE

Honoring Allison Homler upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Hartwick College 2017 Intern of the Year Award

Adopted
Dec 4, 2017
J3148SENATEK755

Honoring Matthew Colville upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the SUNY Oneonta 2017 Intern of the Year Award

Adopted
Dec 4, 2017
J3147SENATE

Honoring Keller Williams Upstate New York Properties upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Key Bank, NA Small Business of the Year Award

Adopted
Dec 4, 2017
J3146SENATE

Honoring The Family Engagement Center at Springbrook upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Breakthrough Business of the Year Award

Adopted
Dec 4, 2017
S6954SENATEA10998

Relates to licensing of independent insurance adjusters

In Senate Committee
Nov 27, 2017
J2950SENATE

Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the New Berlin Fire Department to be celebrated on July 28, 2017

Adopted
Jun 16, 2017
S6704SENATEA8467

Relates to the definition of the phrase "an inducement for, or as compensation for, any title insurance business"

+3 co-sponsorsIn Assembly Committee
ADDABBOGOLDENSERINO
Jun 14, 2017
S6695SENATE

Relates to creating a limited exception from the requirement to conduct an inspection for purposes of the issuance or renewal of a policy of automobile physical damage insurance

In Senate Committee
Jun 13, 2017
S6665SENATE✓ SignedA8306

Relates to reporting by the superintendent of financial services

Signed by Governor
Jun 12, 2017
J2695SENATE

Congratulating Carl E. Haynes, Ph.D., after 48 years of distinguished service to Tompkins Cortland Community College on August 31, 2017

Adopted
Jun 8, 2017
S6624SENATEA32

Relates to rating of individual and small group health insurance policies

In Senate Committee
Jun 7, 2017
S6623SENATE✓ SignedA8335

Relates to authorizing the Otsego 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 Otsego

Signed by Governor
Jun 7, 2017
S6612SENATEA8487

Relates to wireless communications equipment insurance

Vetoed
Jun 7, 2017
S6572SENATEA8264

Relates to the definition of small group for the purposes of health insurance policies and contracts; repealer

Senate Floor Calendar
Jun 5, 2017
S6556SENATEA8004

Provides for liability insurer payment of judgment in excess of policy limits when it fails to fairly settle the claim

+1 co-sponsorIn Senate Committee
FELDER
Jun 2, 2017
S6458SENATEA8050

Relates to removing the specification of counties in the capital district region for eligibility to apply for a grant through the capital district regional planning commission

In Senate Committee
May 22, 2017
S6445SENATEA8484

Relates to business entity license renewal dates for insurance brokers

+3 co-sponsorsSenate Floor Calendar
HAMILTONKAMINSKYRANZENHOFER
May 22, 2017
S6439SENATE

Relates to principle based reserves

In Senate Committee
May 19, 2017
J2276SENATE

Commending Sidney Elks Lodge No. 2175 upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2017 Business of the Years Award

Adopted
May 19, 2017
J2275SENATE

Honoring Carl Griffith upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Citizen of the Years Award by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce on June 2, 2017

Adopted
May 19, 2017
J2277SENATE

Honoring Paul Eaton upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Citizen of the Years Award by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce on June 2, 2017

Adopted
May 19, 2017
J2219SENATE

Honoring Scoutmaster Dr. John Foster upon the occasion of his retirement after 30 years of distinguished service to Troop 56, Lawyersville, New York

Adopted
May 17, 2017
J2191SENATE

Mourning the death of Harvey E. Stoddard, former Sheriff of Schoharie County, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Adopted
May 16, 2017
J2184SENATE

Commending Douglas DeRancy upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 30 years of distinguished service to SUNY Cortland

Adopted
May 16, 2017
S6132SENATE

Prohibits unilateral reduction, diminishment or non-payment of health insurance commissions or other compensation

+1 co-sponsorIn Senate Committee
O'MARA
May 11, 2017
S6107SENATEA8459

Relates to the taking of big game outside of legal hunting hours and failure to render aid

In Senate Committee
May 11, 2017
S6020SENATE✓ SignedA7534

Extends the "POW-MIA Memorial Highway" through the counties of Madison, Chenango and Broome

+2 co-sponsorsSigned by Governor
VALESKYAKSHAR
May 10, 2017
S6012SENATEA7866

Relates to school-based health centers

+4 co-sponsorsVetoed
ALCANTARAKENNEDYMONTGOMERY+1 more
May 10, 2017
S5984SENATEA7666

Relates to funeral entities and the operation of any crematory or crematorium

+2 co-sponsorsIn Senate Committee
JACOBSRITCHIE
May 9, 2017
S5890SENATE✓ SignedA8176

Relates to extending provisions of law relating to a health savings account pilot program

+1 co-sponsorSigned by Governor
TEDISCO
May 4, 2017

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