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S7194

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor Calendar
    • Passed Senate
    • Passed Assembly
  • Delivered to Governor
  • Signed/Vetoed by Governor

Relates to prohibiting the investment of common retirement funds in private prisons

January 03, 2018

In Senate Committee Civil Service And Pensions Committee

what's your position?

Sponsor's position

There is no reason a progressive state like New York should be benefiting from mass incarceration."

senator Brian A. Benjamin

Brian A. Benjamin

(D)

S6747

Relates to the closure of the Rikers Island correctional facility within 3 years

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor Calendar
    • Passed Senate
    • Passed Assembly
  • Delivered to Governor
  • Signed/Vetoed by Governor

February 09, 2018

In Senate Committee Crime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

what's your position?

sponsor's position

Rikers Island represents the worst aspects of New York's Criminal Justice system."

senator Brian A. Benjamin

Brian A. Benjamin

(D)

Bills
Resolutions

S9022

Relates to establishing a temporary state assistance fund to provide legal counsel in certain bankruptcy proceedings and providing for the administration thereof

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor Calendar
    • Passed Senate
    • Passed Assembly
  • Delivered to Governor
  • Signed/Vetoed by Governor

October 02, 2020

In Senate Committee Rules Committee

S8844

Relates to the definition of a clinical peer reviewer

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor Calendar
    • Passed Senate
    • Passed Assembly
  • Delivered to Governor
  • Signed/Vetoed by Governor

July 29, 2020

In Senate Committee Rules Committee

S8666

Relates to vacating certain records for misdemeanor marihuana convictions

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor Calendar
    • Passed Senate
    • Passed Assembly
  • Delivered to Governor
  • Signed/Vetoed by Governor

July 23, 2020

Passed Senate

S8722

Prohibits state chartered banking institutions from investing in and providing financing for private prisons

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor Calendar
    • Passed Senate
    • Passed Assembly
  • Delivered to Governor
  • Signed/Vetoed by Governor

July 23, 2020

Passed Senate

S222C

Relates to reporting of youth placed in foster care settings and recruitment of foster parents

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor Calendar
    • Passed Senate
    • Passed Assembly
  • Delivered to Governor
  • Signed/Vetoed by Governor

July 22, 2020

Passed Senate & Assembly

S272A

Requires public retirement systems to post board meeting minutes on their websites

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor Calendar
    • Passed Senate
    • Passed Assembly
  • Delivered to Governor
  • Signed/Vetoed by Governor

July 22, 2020

Passed Senate

S6665

Relates to domestic violence-related activity of the New York state office for the prevention of domestic violence; repealer

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor Calendar
    • Passed Senate
    • Passed Assembly
  • Delivered to Governor
  • Signed by Governor

July 21, 2020

Signed by Governor

S8706

Relates to providing for the remote conduct of certain practices and procedures relating to board meetings

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor Calendar
    • Passed Senate
    • Passed Assembly
  • Delivered to Governor
  • Signed/Vetoed by Governor

July 09, 2020

In Senate Committee Rules Committee

S8689

Relates to programs, supports and services for individuals being released from state and local correctional facilities

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor Calendar
    • Passed Senate
    • Passed Assembly
  • Delivered to Governor
  • Signed/Vetoed by Governor

July 08, 2020

In Senate Committee Rules Committee

S8615

Relates to interest to be recovered upon a sum awarded in certain circumstances

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor Calendar
    • Passed Senate
    • Passed Assembly
  • Delivered to Governor
  • Signed/Vetoed by Governor

June 22, 2020

In Senate Committee Rules Committee

S8412

Relates to providing for the remote conduct of certain practices and procedures relating to board meetings

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor Calendar
    • Passed Senate
    • Passed Assembly
  • Delivered to Governor
  • Signed by Governor

June 17, 2020

Signed by Governor

S8400

Relates to the establishment by the city of New York of a revenue stabilization fund and variations from generally accepted accounting principles

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor Calendar
    • Passed Senate
    • Passed Assembly
  • Delivered to Governor
  • Signed by Governor

June 17, 2020

Signed by Governor

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J874

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2, 2019, as Immigrant Children and Family Day in the State of New York

Mar 25, 2019

REFERRED TO FINANCE

Brian A. Benjamin

J5941

Commending Joseph Seminara upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal

Dec 12, 2018

REFERRED TO FINANCE

Brian A. Benjamin

J5913

Commending Bonnie Chapman upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal

Jul 11, 2018

REFERRED TO FINANCE

Brian A. Benjamin

J4749

Honoring Lieutenant Michael R. Davidson posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal

Apr 24, 2018

ADOPTED

Brian A. Benjamin

J3601

Mourning the death of Leslie Wyche, community advocate, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Jan 30, 2018

ADOPTED

Brian A. Benjamin

J3600

Mourning the death of Wyatt Tee Walker, civil rights leader, pastor, and devoted member of his community

Jan 30, 2018

ADOPTED

Brian A. Benjamin

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