Bills by

Peter Lopez

Assembly Member

11 bills as co-sponsorProfile and scorecard →

2017-2018 session

Co-sponsored bills

11 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

A208Assembly· Signed Aug 24, 2018· Signed chap.207
Drug Tests for Bus Drivers
This bill requires all school bus drivers in New York to undergo pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing, regardless of commercial license status.
Donna LupardoSigned by Governor
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10Moderate
OutcomeSigned into law
A7191Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2018· Referred to rules
Ban ISP Data Sharing
This bill prohibits internet service providers from disclosing consumers’ personal information without their express written consent.

A2600Assembly· Moved Mar 12, 2018· Referred to health

Post Drinking Water Data Online

This bill requires the New York Department of Health to post detailed public drinking water system information online and participate in the federal Drinking Water Watch program.

Luis R. SepúlvedaHealth Committee

Impact 3 · Low·0% to pass

Impact3/10Low

Passage0%

A4770Assembly· Moved Jan 31, 2018· Held for consideration in judiciary

Let Voters Propose and Recall

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow voters in New York State to create laws, amend the constitution, and recall elected officials through initiative, referendum, and recall…

Brian KolbJudiciary Committee

Impact 9 · Transformational·0% to pass

Impact9/10Transformational

Passage0%

A6355Assembly· Moved Jan 3, 2018· Referred to governmental operations

Strengthen State Contract Rules

The New York State Procurement Integrity Act strengthens oversight, transparency, and ethical standards in state and authority contracting and procurement processes.

Crystal Peoples-StokesGovernmental Operations Committee

Impact 7 · Significant·0% to pass

Impact7/10Significant

Passage0%

A6132Assembly· Moved Jan 3, 2018· Referred to education

Buy Local Food for Schools

This bill requires New York school districts to purchase food products grown, produced, harvested, or processed within New York State, with certain cost and availability waivers.

Barbara LiftonEducation Committee

Impact 6 · Moderate·0% to pass

Impact6/10Moderate

Passage0%

A2872Assembly· Moved Jan 3, 2018· Referred to governmental operations

Ban Sanctuary Policies Statewide

This bill prohibits local governments in New York from adopting policies that prevent enforcement of federal laws and withholds state funding from violators.

Dean MurrayGovernmental Operations Committee

Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass

Impact8/10Significant

Passage0%

A5036Assembly· Vetoed Dec 29, 2017· Tabled

Let Adoptees Access Birth Records

This bill allows adult adoptees in New York to access their original birth certificates and birth parent information, with provisions for birth parent privacy.

David WeprinVetoed

Impact 7 · Significant·Vetoed

Impact7/10Significant

OutcomeVetoed

A5616Assembly· Signed Dec 18, 2017· Approval memo.43

Help First-Time Homebuyers Save

This bill establishes the New York State First Home Savings Program, allowing first-time homebuyers to create tax-advantaged savings accounts for purchasing a home.

Philip RamosSigned by Governor

Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law

Impact8/10Significant

OutcomeSigned into law

A6510Assembly· Signed Sep 12, 2017· Signed chap.290

Extend Veterans' Property Tax Exemption

This bill allows local governments and school districts in New York to extend veterans’ property tax exemptions beyond the current 10-year limit.

Anthony D'UrsoSigned by Governor

Impact 5 · Moderate·Signed into law

Impact5/10Moderate

OutcomeSigned into law

A5133Assembly· Moved Jun 21, 2017· Substituted by s4077a

Increase Corrections Death Benefits

This bill allows certain state correction officers' beneficiaries to choose a lump-sum death benefit equal to the member's pension reserve if the officer dies after becoming retirement-eligible,…

Addie JenneOn the Assembly floor

Impact 5 · Moderate·0% to pass

Impact5/10Moderate

Passage0%