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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
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S3398A

Excludes video camera recordings from cameras worn or used by police from being included as personnel records; makes certain records available to independent review boards

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

October 25, 2019

In Senate Committee Codes Committee

S6804

Relates to expenditures supported by monies retained in a municipal contingency and tax stabilization reserve fund

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

October 25, 2019

In Senate Committee Rules Committee

S211C

Relates to voter notification of special elections

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

October 25, 2019

Signed by Governor

S6801

Relates to establishing a tax credit for rent paid on the personal residence of certain taxpayers

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

October 23, 2019

In Senate Committee Rules Committee

S6670A

Establishes the crime of strangulation in the first degree; disregard of banned employment procedures

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

October 04, 2019

In Senate Committee Rules Committee

S2074A

Relates to claims for unjust conviction

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

September 20, 2019

In Senate Committee Judiciary Committee

S6724

Establishes the losses from payroll interruption credit

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

September 18, 2019

In Senate Committee Rules Committee

S218B

Relates to requiring anaphylactic policies for child care services

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

September 12, 2019

Signed by Governor

S6706

Establishes the outdoor Rx act

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

September 11, 2019

In Senate Committee Rules Committee

S6707

Requires the department of health of the state of New York to conduct a study of the effects of racial and ethnic disparities on breastfeeding rates and prepare and submit a report

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

September 11, 2019

In Senate Committee Rules Committee

S6704

Authorizes the attorney general to bring an action for violation of the prohibitions concerning unlawful selling practices and specifies damages awardable

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

September 11, 2019

In Senate Committee Rules Committee

S6705

Requiring the department of public health to develop information regarding bone marrow donor programs and authorizes certain medical practitioners to provide such information to patients

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

September 11, 2019

In Senate Committee Rules Committee

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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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