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S1092B

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

Relates to the performance of a pelvic examination on an anesthetized or unconscious person

October 07, 2019

Signed by Governor

Sponsor's position

"In New York, we have empowered women with rights over their bodies and this issue is no different."

senator Roxanne J. Persaud

S2387

Relates to menstrual product labeling

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

October 11, 2019

Signed by Governor

sponsor's position

"We know what’s in the food we eat, the medicine we take, & the clothes we wear. We have a right to know what’s in our menstrual products.""

senator Roxanne J. Persaud

S1083

Creates a firearm violence research institute; and making an appropriation therefor

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

January 08, 2020

In Senate Committee Finance Committee

sponsor's position

"Better policies on gun control may be created, and reached sooner, if we are well informed.""

senator Roxanne J. Persaud

S8091

Relates to the provision of certain employee benefits when such employee is subject to a mandatory or precautionary order of quarant...

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

March 18, 2020

Signed by Governor

sponsor's position

"Anyone who subject to a quarantine or isolation to help protect other people’s health should not have to fear losing their jobs or pay.""

senator Roxanne J. Persaud

Bills

Resolutions

S8054

Relates to designating a portion of the state highway system as Firefighter Steven Pollard Memorial Bridge

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

March 13, 2020

In Senate Committee Transportation Committee

S8043

Enacts the "second chance act"

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

March 12, 2020

In Senate Committee Crime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

S7123

Establishes the small business crime prevention services

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

March 11, 2020

Passed Senate

S8001

Relates to setting public assistance amounts for individuals receiving enhanced residential care

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

March 09, 2020

In Senate Committee Social Services Committee

S7964

Establishes the office of the foster care ombudsman

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

March 05, 2020

In Senate Committee Children And Families Committee

S7647

Establishes the underrepresented teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program

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

March 04, 2020

Passed Senate

S1085A

Relates to including bodegas and delicatessens in the definition of food service establishment

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

March 02, 2020

In Senate Committee Finance Committee

S7792

Relates to requiring the people to serve defendants notice alleging that the defendant and the person alleged to be the victim of such crime were members of the same family or household

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

February 20, 2020

In Senate Committee Codes Committee

S1079

Requires the department of labor to produce a report regarding summer youth employment programs

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

February 13, 2020

Passed Senate

S7291A

Relates to minimum standards for code enforcement personnel

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

February 12, 2020

Passed Senate

S7544

Requires the department of health to develop an informational pamphlet for patients undergoing pelvic examinations and to make the informational pamphlet available

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

February 12, 2020

On Floor Calendar

S5443

Relates to the reimbursement of employment-related transportation expenses incurred due to the physical injuries sustained as a direct result of a crime

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

February 11, 2020

Passed Senate

J3057

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2020

Mar 31, 2020

ADOPTED

J2904

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2020, as Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

Feb 27, 2020

ADOPTED

J2827

Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program

Feb 25, 2020

ADOPTED

J2826

Mourning the death of Tommie Allen, renowned coach, popular DJ, and devoted member of his community

Feb 25, 2020

ADOPTED

J2759

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim November 2020, as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

Feb 11, 2020

ADOPTED

J2658

Commending Detective Margaret Palazzolo for her retirement after more than 26 years of dedicated service to the New York City Police Department

Jan 28, 2020

ADOPTED

J2500

Recognizing January 24, 2020, as International Day of Education

Jan 22, 2020

ADOPTED

J2497

Commemorating the 54th Anniversary of the Independence of Guyana

Jan 22, 2020

ADOPTED

J2499

Recognizing February 1, 2020, as World Hijab Day

Jan 22, 2020

ADOPTED

J2496

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Guyana becoming a Republic to be celebrated February 23, 2020

Jan 22, 2020

ADOPTED

J2498

Commending Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique upon the occasion of its 46th Anniversary of Independence

Jan 22, 2020

ADOPTED

J2495

Recognizing February 2, 2020, as World Wetlands Day-recognize

Jan 22, 2020

ADOPTED

new york state senator Roxanne J. Persaud

Legislation

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sponsor's position

Relates to designating a portion of the state highway system as Firefighter Steven Pollard Memorial Bridge

Enacts the "second chance act"

Establishes the small business crime prevention services

Relates to setting public assistance amounts for individuals receiving enhanced residential care

Establishes the office of the foster care ombudsman

Establishes the underrepresented teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program

Relates to including bodegas and delicatessens in the definition of food service establishment

Relates to requiring the people to serve defendants notice alleging that the defendant and the person alleged to be the victim of such crime were members of the same family or household

Requires the department of labor to produce a report regarding summer youth employment programs

Relates to minimum standards for code enforcement personnel

Requires the department of health to develop an informational pamphlet for patients undergoing pelvic examinations and to make the informational pamphlet available

Relates to the reimbursement of employment-related transportation expenses incurred due to the physical injuries sustained as a direct result of a crime

new york state senator
Roxanne J. Persaud