Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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Nov 28, 2016 |
signed chap.469 |
Nov 16, 2016 |
delivered to governor |
Jun 15, 2016 |
returned to assembly passed senate 3rd reading cal.1858 substituted for s8036a |
Jun 15, 2016 |
substituted by a10558a ordered to third reading cal.1858 |
Jun 13, 2016 |
print number 8036a |
Jun 13, 2016 |
amend (t) and recommit to rules |
Jun 07, 2016 |
referred to rules |
Senate Bill S8036A
Signed By Governor2015-2016 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(R, C, IP) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status Via A10558 - Signed by Governor
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
Bill Amendments
2015-S8036 - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A10558
- Law Section:
- Mental Hygiene Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add §13.42, Ment Hyg L
2015-S8036 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S8036 TITLE OF BILL : An act to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to establishing the autism spectrum disorders program PURPOSE : Directs the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and an autism spectrum disorders advisory board to develop, implement, monitor and annually update a statewide ASD program which shall provide for lifespan supports for persons with ASD and their families. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS : This proposal would add a new section 13.42 to the mental hygiene law directing the OPWDD to create an ASD lifespan plan and authorizes the creation of an ASD advisory board. JUSTIFICATION : The goal of the ASD advisory board is to provide advice and counsel to the Commissioner of Health regarding the implementation of the recommendations of the annual statewide ASD program with the ultimate goal of designing and developing a state-wide service delivery system
2015-S8036 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 8036 I N S E N A T E June 7, 2016 ___________ Introduced by Sen. NOZZOLIO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to establishing the autism spectrum disorders program THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The mental hygiene law is amended by adding a new section 13.42 to read as follows: S 13.42 AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS PROGRAM. (A) THE OFFICE SHALL HAVE THE CENTRAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADMINISTERING THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE AND OTHERWISE COORDINATING THE STATE'S POLICIES WITH RESPECT TO AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, THE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, THE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, THE OFFICE OF TEMPORARY DISABIL- ITY ASSISTANCE, THE COUNCIL ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PLANNING COUNCIL AND THE JUSTICE CENTER FOR THE PROTECTION OF PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. (B) THE OFFICE SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: (1) TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, MONITOR, AND ANNUALLY UPDATE A STATEWIDE AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS PROGRAM WHICH SHALL PROVIDE FOR COMPREHENSIVE, LIFESPAN SUPPORTS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, COORDINATION OF SERVICES, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES; (2) TO FURNISH THE GOVERNOR, THE TEMPORARY PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, AND THE SPEAKER OF THE ASSEMBLY WITH THE ANNUALLY UPDATED PLAN REQUIRED PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH ONE OF THIS SUBDIVISION NO LATER THAN SIXTY DAYS AFTER THE CLOSE OF EACH FISCAL YEAR; (3) TO ACCEPT AND EXPEND ANY GRANTS, AWARDS OF OTHER FUNDS OR APPRO- PRIATIONS AS MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR THESE PURPOSES, SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS AS TO THE APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES AND AUDITS AS PRESCRIBED FOR STATE FUNDS BY THE STATE FINANCE LAW; AND (4) TO THE EXTENT FEASIBLE, UTILIZE EXISTING ORGANIZATIONS WITH DEMON- STRATED INTEREST AND EXPERTISE IN SERVING PERSONS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted.
2015-S8036A (ACTIVE) - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A10558
- Law Section:
- Mental Hygiene Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add §13.42, Ment Hyg L
2015-S8036A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S8036A TITLE OF BILL : An act to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to establishing the autism spectrum disorders advisory board PURPOSE : Directs the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to establish the autism spectrum disorders (ASD) advisory board. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS : This proposal would add a new section 13.42 to the mental hygiene law directing the OPWDD to create an ASD advisory board. The board would be required to perform tasks and duties including submitting a report annually to the Legislative leaders no later than October 1st that will include recommendations aimed to improve upon current ASD supports and services and interagency coordination of such supports and services. JUSTIFICATION : The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that an average of 1 out of every 68 children in the United States is diagnosed with an ASD. Research has shown that early detection of ASD, when followed by appropriate interventions, can lead to better
2015-S8036A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 8036--A I N S E N A T E June 7, 2016 ___________ Introduced by Sen. NOZZOLIO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to establishing the autism spectrum disorders advisory board THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The mental hygiene law is amended by adding a new section 13.42 to read as follows: S 13.42 AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS ADVISORY BOARD. (A) THERE IS HEREBY ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE OFFICE THE AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS ADVISORY BOARD. SUCH BOARD SHALL CONSIST OF NINETEEN MEMBERS, TEN OF WHOM SHALL BE APPOINTED AND NINE OF WHOM SHALL SERVE EX OFFICIO. OF THE TEN APPOINTED MEMBERS, TWO SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, TWO SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE TEMPORARY PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, TWO SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE ASSEMBLY, TWO SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE MINORITY LEADER OF THE SENATE AND TWO SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE MINORITY LEADER OF THE ASSEMBLY. OF THE TWO MEMBERS APPOINTED BY EACH APPOINTING AUTHORITY, ONE MEMBER SHALL HAVE EXPERTISE OF WORK AS A PROFESSIONAL IN THE FIELD OF AUTISM AND ONE MEMBER SHALL BE A FAMILY ADVOCATE OR SELF-ADVOCATE IN THE COMMUNITY THAT SUCH ADVOCATE RESIDES. A REPRESENTATIVE FROM EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATE AGENCIES SHALL SERVE EX OFFICIO: THE OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISA- BILITIES; THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; THE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH; THE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES; THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PLANNING COUNCIL; THE COUNCIL ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; AND THE OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE GOVERNOR. (B) MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SHALL SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY. VACANCIES ON THE BOARD SHALL BE FILLED IN THE SAME MANNER AS THE ORIGINAL APPOINTMENT. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SHALL RECEIVE NO COMPEN- EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD15753-04-6
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