New York Senator Jose Serrano [D]

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NYS00795Intro
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Enacts the "Consumer and Small business Protection Act"; relates to standing for persons affected by prohibited or unlawful business practices; expands prohibited acts to include unfair, deceptive or abusive acts.
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2024-01-03
To Senate Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee
NYS07663Intro
25%
Establishes a state SNAP minimum benefit program to provide a minimum amount of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits that is higher than the amount of federal SNAP benefits.
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2024-01-03
To Senate Social Services Committee
NYS07692Intro
25%
Establishes a task force to examine, evaluate and determine the feasibility of establishing a state-funded version of SNAP; requires the task force to report its findings and a policy brief to the governor and the legislature.
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2024-01-03
To Senate Social Services Committee
NYS07775Intro
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Creates a temporary state pesticide commission to study the effects of the application of pesticides in cities with a population of one million or more.
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2024-01-03
To Senate Finance Committee
NYS07777Intro
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Relates to voluntary contributions in support of municipal animal pounds or shelters.
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2024-01-03
To Senate Agriculture Committee
NYS07807Intro
25%
Requires the office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to establish standards for the closing of segments of trails on the Empire state trail, and provide notice of such closings to the public.
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2024-01-03
To Senate Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation Committee
NYS07806Intro
25%
Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish design standards for trails and providing justification for any denial of any new trail applications or modification of existing trails.
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2024-01-03
To Senate Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation Committee
NYS07823Intro
25%
Requires the implementation of an electronic benefit transfer system using industry-standard commercial electronic funds transfer technology.
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2024-01-03
To Senate Social Services Committee
NYS07918Intro
25%
Provides that the Muslim holidays of Eid Ul-Fitr and Eid Ul-Adha shall be school holidays in the city school district of the city of New York.
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2024-01-03
To Senate New York City Education Committee
NYS07913Intro
25%
Enacts "private environmental law enforcement act"; authorizes any private citizen who has an interest which is or may be adversely affected to commence civil judicial actions for injunctive or declaratory relief to remedy environmental harms under c...
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2024-01-03
To Senate Environmental Conservation Committee
NYS07905Intro
25%
Enacts the climate and community investment act; prioritizes the allocation of public investments in disadvantaged communities; addresses climate change challenges through the expansion and growth of clean and renewable energy sources; adopts best va...
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2024-01-03
To Senate Environmental Conservation Committee
NYS07894Intro
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Enacts the "Modernized voter registration act of New York".
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2024-01-03
To Senate Elections Committee
NYS00278Intro
25%
Establishes a course of instruction and learning expectations on climate education in all public pre-kindergarten, elementary and secondary schools which shall include various principles and concepts including environmental justice.
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2024-01-03
To Senate Education Committee
NYS03254Intro
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Provides that in any jurisdiction in which a party is eligible under local law for free legal counsel, if such party has in good faith attempted to secure such counsel and is unable to obtain counsel through no fault of their own, the court shall adj...
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2024-01-03
To Senate Housing, Construction, and Community Development Committee
NYS00285Intro
25%
Adds arts and music education as a common school branch that should be incorporated into the public school curriculum to provide a more well-rounded education for children.
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2024-01-03
To Senate Education Committee
NYS01800Intro
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Establishes the nail salon minimum standards council act; establishes the nail salon minimum standards council which shall investigate wages and standards within the nail salon industry and submit recommendations on minimum wages, regulations and sta...
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2024-01-03
To Senate Labor Committee
NYS01856PassEnacts the birds and bees protection act; prohibits the sale of certain pesticides or use of seeds coated with such pesticides; requires the department of environmental conservation to review the latest scientific information concerning certain pesti...
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2023-12-22
APPROVAL MEMO.77
NYS04099PassProvides that it shall be unlawful for any person to organize, sponsor, conduct, promote, or participate in any contest, competition, tournament or derby where the objective of such contest or competition is to take wildlife.
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2023-12-22
SIGNED CHAP.762
NYS04859VetoEnacts the New York tropical deforestation-free procurement act requiring that companies contracting with the state do not contribute to tropical primary forest degradation or deforestation directly or through their supply chains; establishes the sup...
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2023-12-22
VETOED MEMO.135
NYS01196PassRequires health insurance policies and medicaid to cover biomarker testing for diagnosis, treatment, appropriate management, or ongoing monitoring of a covered person's disease or condition when the test is supported by medical and scientific evidenc...
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2023-12-22
APPROVAL MEMO.76
NYS07548VetoRelates to motions to vacate judgment; authorizes filing motions to vacate judgment for a conviction that was subsequently decriminalized; authorizes motions to vacate judgment to be filed at any time after entry of a judgment obtained at trial or by...
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2023-12-22
VETOED MEMO.148
NYS00608PassProhibits selling a drug subject to a shortage for an unconscionably excessive price.
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2023-12-13
SIGNED CHAP.725
NYS00214PassExpands eligibility for victims and survivors of crime to access victim compensation funds by removing the mandatory law enforcement reporting requirement, providing alternative forms of evidence that would show that a qualifying crime was committed ...
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2023-12-08
APPROVAL MEMO.43
NYS05026PassEnacts the "freelance isn't free act"; provides for the payment of freelance workers as independent contractors, including requiring written contracts; timely payment of compensation and handling controversies relating to payment, complaint procedure...
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2023-11-21
APPROVAL MEMO.35
NYS04982PassProtects employee freedom of speech and conscience by prohibiting employers from coercing employees into attending or participating in meetings sponsored by the employer concerning the employer's views on political or religious matters.
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2023-09-06
SIGNED CHAP.354
NYS06893PassProvides that it shall be unlawful to discharge any radiological substance into the Hudson River in connection with the decommissioning of a nuclear power plant; provides for attorney general enforcement.
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2023-08-18
SIGNED CHAP.279
NYS04887PassEnacts the "roadway excavation quality assurance act"; relates to workers on excavations; provides that utility companies or their contractors shall use competent workers and shall pay the prevailing wage on projects where a permit to use, excavate, ...
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2023-08-16
SIGNED CHAP.278
NYS07551Intro
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Provides for automatic sealing of certain convictions after a certain passage of time from either imposition of sentence, release from parole or probation, and if the defendant does not have a current charge pending; excludes certain offenses; permit...
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2023-06-09
SUBSTITUTED BY A1029C
NYS01163Intro
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Relates to acknowledging the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality and inhumanity of slavery in the city of New York and the state of New York; establishes the New York state community commission on reparations remedies to examine the institution...
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2023-06-08
SUBSTITUTED BY A7691
NYS07455Intro
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Extends authorization for certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with an event sanctioned by the New York Road Runners.
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2023-06-07
SUBSTITUTED BY A7290
NYS07480Intro
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Extends provisions of law relating to the Terence Cardinal Cooke health care center until December 31, 2028.
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2023-06-07
SUBSTITUTED BY A7171
NYS06636Intro
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Provides for the types of damages that may be awarded to the persons for whose benefit an action for wrongful death is brought.
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2023-06-06
SUBSTITUTED BY A6698
NYJ01317PassCongratulating Quinton A. Owens upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout
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2023-06-06
ADOPTED
NYJ01121PassMemorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 20, 2023, as Colombian Heritage Day in the State of New York, on the 213th Anniversary of Colombian Independence
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2023-06-06
ADOPTED
NYJ01357PassMourning the death of Sandra Pabon, district leader, distinguished citizen, and devoted member of her community
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2023-06-06
ADOPTED
NYS00727Intro
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Requires cities with a population of one million or more to collect discarded recyclable materials at city parks, playgrounds, historic sites and other recreational facilities; requires the posting of signs on facilities without trash receptacles sta...
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2023-06-05
SUBSTITUTED BY A3933A
NYS00809Engross
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Prohibits littering and dumping on state park lands and provides for penalties for violations.
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2023-06-05
SUBSTITUTED BY A5022A
NYJ01123PassCommemorating the 15th Anniversary of Communilife's Life is Precious Program
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2023-05-31
ADOPTED
NYJ01277PassCommending the Pride Center of Staten Island upon the occasion of hosting its Pridefest Festival on May 27, 2023
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2023-05-31
ADOPTED
NYJ01281PassCommemorating the 50th Anniversary of St. Sophia's Greek Cultural Festival
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2023-05-31
ADOPTED
NYJ01194PassCommemorating the 175th Anniversary of the City of Syracuse, New York
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2023-05-31
ADOPTED
NYJ01162PassCommemorating the 175th Anniversary of the Syracuse City School District to be celebrated on May 8, 2023
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2023-05-31
ADOPTED
NYJ01126PassCommemorating the 100th anniversary of Catholic Charities of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, New York
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2023-05-31
ADOPTED
NYJ01285PassHonoring the hard work, dedication, and commitment of the members of the New York State Legislative Messenger Service
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2023-05-31
ADOPTED
NYJ01161Intro
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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 28, 2023, as Chucks-N-Pearls Day in the State of New York
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2023-05-24
To Senate Finance Committee
NYJ01041PassMourning the death of Robin Dropkin, unwavering champion of public lands and environmental protection
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2023-05-23
ADOPTED
NYJ01118PassMourning the death of Sally Johnston, a leader of the disability movement, distinguished citizen, and devoted member of her community
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2023-05-23
ADOPTED
NYJ01047PassMemorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2023, as Menstrual Hygiene Day in the State of New York
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2023-05-23
ADOPTED
NYJ01065PassMemorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 9, 2023, as Sneakers Day in the State of New York
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2023-05-23
ADOPTED
NYJ01096PassMemorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2023, as Bike Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with National Bike Month
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2023-05-23
ADOPTED
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