Eric Adams's Reports

Veterans, Homeland Security, Military Affairs Meeting: March 9, 2010

UPDATE: (rev.3/9/10, 2pm)

 

All the nominations from the committee passed. 

 

Brigadier General Patrick Murphy answered questions from members attending the committee meeting.

 

S.1384 Stavisky (held at the request of the sponsor)S.4025C Foley (held at the request of the sponsor)S. 5347 Leibell - referred to FinanceS.6041 Foley- reported to First Reading Calendar

 

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Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Meeting; January 26, 2010

Veterans, Homeland Security and Military AffairsMet: January 26, 201010:00AMLocation: Capitol 123

No Speakers

Nominations:

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Racing, Gaming, Wagering Committee Meeting; January 20, 2010

Racing, Gaming and WageringMet: January 20, 2010Original Meeting time 10AM- Postponed and met at 2:30PMLocation: Capitol 123

No NominationsNo Resolutions

Speakers: John Sabini, Chairman, NYS Racing and Wagering Board

Bills:

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ADAMS-SPONSORED BILL PASSES SENATE: EXTENDS ALLOWED DAYS FOR COURT CONFIRMATION OF A STANDBY GUARDIAN

This bill extends the number of days for court confirmation of a standby guardian from 60 to 180.   For more information, click link below.

File: 
Billl S2782- Adams

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SENATOR ADAMS' BILL TO AID DISASTER VICTIMS PASSED BY SENATE

Senate Passes Bill Sponsored by Senators Adams to Assist Disaster Victims

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SENATOR ADAMS PRESENTS NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Q & A ABOUT SWINE FLU

SEE DOCUMENT BELOW FOR INFO. 

ALSO, click here to visit the NYS Department of Health.

FOR URGENT AND UPDATED INFORMATION:

File: 
CLICK HERE FOR SWINE FLU INFO

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Senate and Rules Reform

Rules Reform

We, the new Democratic majority, are cleaning up the mess the previous majority left behind – and we are committed to returning our state government to its rightful owners: the people of New York.

Over the last forty years, the previous Majority created a legislative process that stifled debate, eliminated accountability, and denied participation from elected Senators.

With the measures in this report, we will open up debate, require accountability and encourage statewide participation.

File: 
Rules Reform.pdf

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Senator Adams Applauds NYS Lottery Decision to Retain College Scholarships

NYS Senator Eric Adams, Chairman of the State Senate Standing Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering, praises the announcement from the NYS Lottery that it will NOT implement its money-saving plan to eliminate Leaders of Tomorrow college scholarships

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Racing, Gaming Wagering Commitee Repeals Fee Increases

Racing and Wagering Legislation: S.2363

S.2363 repeals sections 22, 23, and 24 of chapter 115 of the laws of 2008 amending the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law relating to retention rates for facilities authorized to accept wagers on out-of-state tracks.

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