Bills by

Herman D. Farrell

Assembly Member

31 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →

2017-2018 session

All bills

31 bills. Ordered by the date of each bill’s latest official action: referral, amendment, floor vote, passage or signature.

Impact is how much a bill would change if enacted, from 1 (minimal) to 10 (transformational). Passage is our estimate of the chance it becomes law this session. How we score

A7462Assembly· Moved Jan 3, 2018· Referred to ways and means
Require Officials' Tax Returns
This bill requires New York to publicly disclose state income tax return information of certain high-level elected officials, including the president.
David BuchwaldWays And Means Committee
Impact 6 · Moderate·0% to pass
Impact6/10Moderate
Passage0%
A4982Assembly

A2158Assembly· Moved Jan 3, 2018· Ordered to third reading cal.161

Reveal Political Ad Backers

This bill requires political committees to clearly disclose their identity on political communications and establishes penalties for noncompliance.

Kenneth ZebrowskiOn the Assembly floor

Impact 5 · Moderate·0% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage0%

A8427Assembly· Signed Dec 15, 2017· Signed chap.451

Require American Steel for Projects

The New York Buy American Act requires certain large state contracts for road and bridge construction to use American-made iron and steel, with specific exceptions and a workgroup to study its impact.

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law

Impact7/10Significant

OutcomeSigned into law

A2090Assembly· Moved Dec 15, 2017· Enacting clause stricken

End Advance Voter Registration

This bill proposes removing the requirement that voter registration be completed at least ten days before each election in New York.

Brian KavanaghStricken

Impact 4 · Low·0% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage0%

A8510Assembly· Moved Sep 27, 2017· Enacting clause stricken

Exempt Housing Transfers From Tax

This bill exempts certain property transfers by housing development fund companies made before August 19, 2016, from real property transfer tax.

Herman D. FarrellStricken

Impact 6 · Moderate·0% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage0%

A7464Assembly· Moved Sep 27, 2017· Enacting clause stricken

Extend NYC Taxes

This bill extends the expiration dates for certain New York City tax rates and authorizations from 2017 to 2020.

Herman D. FarrellStricken

Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage0%

A7287Assembly· Moved Sep 27, 2017· Enacting clause stricken

Reform State Budget Rules

This bill enacts the New York State Fiscal Reform and Accountability Act, increasing budget transparency, oversight, and limits on state-funded debt.

Herman D. FarrellStricken

Impact 9 · Transformational·0% to pass

Impact9/10Transformational

Passage0%

A7288Assembly· Moved Sep 27, 2017· Enacting clause stricken

Limit State Debt, Allow Terrorism Response

This bill proposes constitutional amendments to limit state-funded debt, allow debt for terrorism response, and set new rules for state debt approval and repayment.

Herman D. FarrellStricken

Impact 9 · Transformational·0% to pass

Impact9/10Transformational

Passage0%

A1140Assembly· Moved Sep 27, 2017· Enacting clause stricken

Keep Cash Tolls Available

This bill requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to provide at least one cash toll lane at toll barriers in New York City.

Herman D. FarrellStricken

Impact 6 · Moderate·0% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage0%

A1115Assembly· Moved Sep 27, 2017· Enacting clause stricken

Expand Taxed Telecom Equipment

This bill expands the definition of taxable real property to include additional telecommunications equipment such as conduits for electricity and other substances.

Herman D. FarrellStricken

Impact 4 · Low·0% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage0%

A1078Assembly· Moved Sep 27, 2017· Enacting clause stricken

LLC Members Must Collect Tax

This bill expands reporting and personal liability requirements for certain officers, managers, and owners related to sales and fuel taxes in New York.

Herman D. FarrellStricken

Impact 4 · Low·0% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage0%

A7863Assembly· Signed Sep 12, 2017· Signed chap.302

Extend Business Tax Rules

This bill extends transitional tax provisions for certain business and banking corporations in New York City through January 1, 2020.

Herman D. FarrellSigned by Governor

Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law

Impact6/10Moderate

OutcomeSigned into law

A7523Assembly· Signed Sep 1, 2017· Signed chap.272

Extend Real Estate Tax Cut

This bill extends reduced state and city real estate transfer tax rates for certain transfers to real estate investment trusts until 2020.

Herman D. FarrellSigned by Governor

Impact 4 · Low·Signed into law

Impact4/10Low

OutcomeSigned into law

A8323Assembly· Signed Jun 29, 2017· Signed chap.72

Limit City Tax Increases

This bill limits 2018 property tax base proportion increases for New York City classes to zero percent and requires adjustments to maintain total proportions.

Herman D. FarrellSigned by Governor

Impact 4 · Low·Signed into law

Impact4/10Low

OutcomeSigned into law

A6662Assembly· Signed Jun 29, 2017· Signed chap.64

Extend NYC Bond Sale Powers

This bill extends by one year, from 2017 to 2018, the authority for New York City to issue certain bonds and notes.

Herman D. FarrellSigned by Governor

Impact 4 · Low·Signed into law

Impact4/10Low

OutcomeSigned into law

A6663Assembly· Signed Jun 29, 2017· Signed chap.65

Extend Local Investment Rules

This bill extends the expiration date for laws governing temporary investments by local governments from 2017 to 2020.

Herman D. FarrellSigned by Governor

Impact 3 · Low·Signed into law

Impact3/10Low

OutcomeSigned into law

A7463Assembly· Moved Jun 21, 2017· Substituted by s4628a

Raise Income Limit for Tax Breaks

This bill raises the maximum income eligibility for certain property tax abatements to $50,000 in New York City.

Brian KavanaghOn the Assembly floor

Impact 6 · Moderate·0% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage0%

A5542Assembly· Moved May 25, 2017· Advanced to third reading cal.524

Tell Workers About Tax Credits

This bill requires New York employers to notify employees annually about potential eligibility for federal and state earned income tax credits.

Herman D. FarrellOn the Assembly floor

Impact 4 · Low·0% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage0%

A1141Assembly· Moved May 25, 2017· Advanced to third reading cal.485

Extend Time for Rent Claims

This bill requires landlords who miss filing annual rent registrations to have those years considered when determining legal regulated rent and mandates providing documentation of rent increases to…

Herman D. FarrellOn the Assembly floor

Impact 7 · Significant·0% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage0%

K508Assembly· Moved May 24, 2017· Adopted

Honor Fallen Assembly Members

This resolution honors and memorializes 13 deceased former New York State Assembly members for their public service careers.

Carl HeastieAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

A1881Assembly· Moved May 17, 2017· Referred to finance

Update Unclaimed Property Rules

This bill updates the abandoned property law, adjusting reporting requirements, claim thresholds, interest accrual, and recognizing electronic contact as written contact.

Herman D. FarrellFinance Committee

Impact 4 · Low·0% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage0%

K202Assembly· Moved Mar 22, 2017· Adopted

Proclaim Russian American History Month

This resolution urges the Governor to proclaim April 2017 as Russian American History Month in New York and promote related educational and cultural activities.

Luis R. SepúlvedaAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

K177Assembly· Moved Mar 13, 2017· Adopted

Honor James R. Tallon, Jr.

This resolution honors James R.

Carl HeastieAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

A5577Assembly· Moved Feb 15, 2017· Enacting clause stricken

Tax on Satellite TV Providers

This bill imposes a 5% excise tax on direct broadcast satellite service providers in New York, with the cost passed to customers.

Herman D. FarrellStricken

Impact 9 · Transformational·0% to pass

Impact9/10Transformational

Passage0%

K104Assembly· Moved Feb 13, 2017· Adopted

Declare Black History Month

This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim February 2017 as Black History Month in New York State to honor African-American contributions.

Carl HeastieAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

A3049Assembly· Moved Feb 6, 2017· Referred to finance

Protect Immigrant Rights and Services

This bill restricts state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, protects immigrants’ access to services, and provides legal counsel in removal proceedings.

Francisco MoyaFinance Committee

Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage0%

K19Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2017· Adopted

Honor Martin Luther King Day

This resolution commemorates the 32nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr.

Carl HeastieAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

A1087Assembly· Moved Jan 17, 2017· Enacting clause stricken

Cap Appeals Bond for Tobacco

This bill caps the bond required to stay enforcement of judgments against tobacco companies during appeals at $250 million.

Herman D. FarrellStricken

Impact 4 · Low·0% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage0%

K9Assembly· Moved Jan 9, 2017· Adopted

Honor Brian DiGiovanna Retirement

This resolution honors Brian DiGiovanna on his retirement after eight years of distinguished service as President of the Association of Supreme Court Reporters.

Helene WeinsteinAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

E8Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2017· Adopted

Notify Senate of New Speaker

This resolution creates a committee to notify the Senate that Carl E.

Herman D. FarrellAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted