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Legislative Wrap-Up March 11, 2010: Senate Bills Protect Disabled, Provide Cost Savings For Libraries

Posted by Senate Blogger on Friday, March 12th, 2010

The New York State Senate passed legislation this week which protects New York’s disabled community, grows our state’s agriculture industries and markets, protects consumers from telemarketing frauds, and provides for new cost-saving measures for libraries, among other initiatives.

Legislative Wrap-Up March 3, 2010: Senate Bills Grow Agriculture Industry, Support Corrections Officers On Military Duty

Posted by Senate Blogger on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

The New York State Senate passed 11 bills today, including legislation which enhances the state’s agribusiness industry and supports our state’s corrections officers who are on leave for military service. Strengthening New York’s Agribusiness

Legislative Wrap-Up March 1, 2010: Senate Protects Crime/Fraud Victims, Provides Equal Justice & Emergency Care for New Yorkers

Posted by Senate Blogger on Monday, March 1st, 2010

The Senate Majority passed a powerful package of bills enhancing civil protections, and providing for increased access to emergency care resources.

Today’s legislative package affords broad protections for New Yorkers by:

· Assisting crime victims in their recovery process;

· Ensure domestic violence victims can register to vote without fear;

In the News

Op-Ed: State needs to confront autism epidemic

Posted by Craig M. Johnson on Sunday, February 14th, 2010

Autism is now recognized as a medical condition requiring treatment and health insurance coverage, but there is no such coverage.

Senator Krueger Calls for Equity in State Budget Cuts

Posted by Liz Krueger on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

As the legislature began budget hearings today, State Senator Liz Krueger (Vice-Chair of the Senate Finance Committee) called on the legislature to ensure that the final state budget is balanced fairly and equitably with regards to local governments.“I understand that we are facing an extremely difficult budget and there will be large cuts to many programs, but we must make sure that the pain is distributed equitably and appropriately,” said Senator Krueger. “In the Governor’s proposed 2010-11 executive budget, New York City shoulders a disproportionate amount of pain.”

Newsday: Suffolk Lawmaker Backs Bill to Fight Foreclosure Scams

Posted by Brian X. Foley on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

By Ellen Yan

Press Releases

Removing Politics From The Role Of The State Police Superintendent, Mandating Accountability And Independence

Posted by Majority Press on Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

To crack down on the dangerous misuse of the State Police force, State Senator Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan) and Assembly Member Hakeem Jeffries (D-Brooklyn) unveiled sweeping reforms (S.7104/A.TBD) to the process by which the Superintendent of the State Police is nominated, confirmed, and carries out the responsibilities of the office. The legislation will require greater accountability, independence, and transparency in the operation of the State Police.

Domestic Violence Victims, Law Enforcement Officials and Advocates Join Senator Schneiderman To Support Strangulation Prevention Act

Posted by on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Domestic violence victims, law enforcement officials, legislators and advocates joined Senator Eric T. Schneiderman at a press conference today to announce support for the Strangulation Prevention Act of 2010.

Senate Majority Passes Mandate Relief Package

Posted by on Monday, March 15th, 2010

Four-Measure Plan Will Reduce Unfunded Mandates, Protect Taxpayers & Provide Districts Better Budgeting Abilities

The New York State Senate passed four measures today which will finally provide mandate relief across the state, and reverse New York’s long-standing practice of passing financial burdens onto local school districts.

Reports

Report Of The New York State Senate Select Committee To Investigate The Facts And Circumstances Surrounding The Conviction Of Hiram Monserrate

Posted by on Thursday, January 14th, 2010

In October 2009, the New York State Senate unanimously passed a resolution approving a special committee of inquiry to investigate the conduct for which Senator Hiram Monserrate was convicted by the State Supreme Court of Queens County. The Committee examined precedent, rules, and all relevant law to establish the proper procedures and identify the remedies available to the Senate. The Committee conducted a thorough review of the facts and relevant evidence, as well as the potential options available under applicable law to address to this matter.

File:

Final Monserrate Report.pdf

File:

Final Monserrate Report .DOC

Joint Advisory Board on Broadcast of State Government Proceedings

Posted by Senate Blogger on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

The New York State Legislature Joint Advisory Board on Broadcast of State Government Proceedings today released its initial report on the current legislative broadcasts and the expansion of such programming. The complete report is available on the Assembly and Senate websites.

File:

joint advisory board report[1].pdf

Background Memorandum on Passage of Bills Passed by the New York State Senate on June 30th, 2009

Posted by on Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

On June 30, 2009, the New York State Senate convened a regular session at noon. Lisa Copeland, Deputy Journal Clerk of the Senate, identified 31 Democratic members as present in the Senate Chamber, along with Senator Frank Padavan (R-Queens). A quorum being obtained, the Senate proceeded to unanimously pass over 100 critical bills.

For more legal background on the Senate's proceedings on June 30, 2009, please see the attached memorandum produced by Gregory M. Krakower, Director of Senate Policy Group & Special Counsel.

File:

070109 Background Memo on Passage of Bills.pdf

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All day	Ronald McDonald House Free Colorectal Cancer Screenings
9:00 am	Local Government Meeting Reforming Medicaid – Investigating Current Strategies Targeting Waste, Fraud and Abuse
10:00 am	Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Meeting
11:00 am	Homeland Security Business Roundtable
3:00 pm	Senate Session 03-17-10
6:00 pm	Community Census Presentation

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