Bills by

Christopher Friend

Assembly Member

17 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →

2017-2018 session

Sponsored bills

17 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

A9859Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2018· Substituted by s7404
Hold Arrestees in Tioga Jail
This bill allows the Tioga County Correctional Facility to detain individuals under arrest awaiting arraignment in any Tioga County court.
Christopher FriendOn the Assembly floor
Impact 3 · Low·0% to pass
Impact3/10Low
Passage0%
K1377Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2018

A10418Assembly· Moved May 7, 2018· Amend and recommit to local governments

Sell Town Parkland Parcels

This bill allows the town of Big Flats to sell Somerset Park land if it acquires or improves equivalent parkland.

Christopher FriendLocal Governments Committee

Impact 2 · Minimal·0% to pass

Impact2/10Minimal

Passage0%

A5265Assembly· Moved Mar 20, 2018· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Change Library Board Elections

This bill allows Chemung County library district budgets to be voted on either at the annual trustee election or the general election.

Christopher FriendCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

Impact 3 · Low·0% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage0%

A5186Assembly· Moved Jan 31, 2018· Opinion referred to judiciary

State Must Fund Local Mandates

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the state to fund local government costs for new or expanded programs mandated by state laws.

Christopher FriendJudiciary Committee

Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage0%

A5907Assembly· Moved Jan 3, 2018· Referred to ways and means

Extend Tioga Sales Tax

This bill extends Tioga County’s authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax through November 30, 2019.

Christopher FriendWays And Means Committee

Impact 3 · Low·0% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage0%

A5206Assembly· Moved Jan 3, 2018· Referred to governmental operations

Ban Unapproved State Fees

This bill prohibits state agencies from increasing or imposing fees, surcharges, or taxes without explicit legislative approval.

Christopher FriendGovernmental Operations Committee

Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage0%

A5170Assembly· Moved Jan 3, 2018· Referred to governmental operations

Require Legislature for Interstate Deals

This bill prohibits New York from entering into legal agreements with other states or foreign governments that affect residents unless approved by legislation.

Christopher FriendGovernmental Operations Committee

Impact 4 · Low·0% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage0%

A5171Assembly· Moved Jan 3, 2018· Referred to judiciary

Limit Landowner Liability Outdoors

This bill expands liability protection for property owners to cover a broader range of recreational activities on their land.

Christopher FriendJudiciary Committee

Impact 4 · Low·0% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage0%

A3811Assembly· Moved Jan 3, 2018· Referred to ways and means

Extend Chemung Sales Tax

This bill extends Chemung County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax until November 30, 2019.

Christopher FriendWays And Means Committee

Impact 4 · Low·0% to pass

Impact4/10Low

Passage0%

A7902Assembly· Signed Nov 29, 2017· Signed chap.421

Approve Candor Fire Actions

This bill legalizes and validates past actions and the formation of the joint Candor Fire District, despite procedural errors.

Christopher FriendSigned by Governor

Impact 3 · Low·Signed into law

Impact3/10Low

OutcomeSigned into law

A3022Assembly· Moved Jun 21, 2017· Substituted by s6770

Merge Erin, Chemung Town Courts

This bill retroactively approves the temporary establishment of a single town court for the towns of Erin and Chemung in 2016-2017.

Christopher FriendOn the Assembly floor

Impact 3 · Low·0% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage0%

K600Assembly· Moved Jun 12, 2017· Adopted

Honor Michael Doherty’s Retirement

This resolution commends Michael Doherty for his retirement after over 36 years of service to the Arc of Chemung.

Christopher FriendAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

K515Assembly· Moved May 24, 2017· Adopted

Honor Owego Lions Club

This resolution commemorates the 65th anniversary of the Owego Lions Club and recognizes its service to the community.

Christopher FriendAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

K477Assembly· Moved May 19, 2017· Withdrawn

Honor Owego Lions Club Anniversary

This resolution commemorates the 65th anniversary of the Owego Lions Club and recognizes its service to the community.

Christopher FriendIntroduced

Impact 1 · Minimal·0% to pass

Impact1/10Minimal

Passage0%

K449Assembly· Moved May 16, 2017· Adopted

Honor Southern Tier Food Bank

This resolution honors the Food Bank of the Southern Tier for being named Feeding America's 2017 Food Bank of the Year.

Christopher FriendAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted

K208Assembly· Moved Mar 22, 2017· Adopted

Honor Chemung Youth Bureau

This resolution commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Chemung County Youth Bureau for its service to local youth and families.

Christopher FriendAdopted

Impact 1 · Minimal·Adopted

Impact1/10Minimal

OutcomeAdopted