Thomas F. O'Mara | NY State Senate

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S946

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

Relates to penalties for the crimes relating to methamphetamine laboratory operations

January 08, 2020

In Senate Committee Codes Committee

Sponsor's position

Meth labs pose unacceptable risks to our neighborhoods, and threaten the safety of police officers and first responders. "

senator Thomas F. O'Mara

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“Local roads are essential. This year’s state budget includes critical steps and increased funding to move forward on this priority. State investment in our local transportation infrastructure is vital to the post-COVID future of local communities, economies, environments, governments, and taxpayers.

O’Mara and Palmesano say increased funding for local roads and bridges in state budget long overdue: Highlight agreement to provide additional state transportation aid

local roads and bridges

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"One of the first that needs rescinding is this arbitrary, capricious, non-scientific curfew that continues to prevent restaurants, bars, taverns, and the entire hospitality industry from truly beginning a full recovery from the COVID-19 economic shutdown. It continues to destroy small business owners, their employees, and the livelihoods they depend on," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara again calls for ending Cuomo's curfew for restaurants and bars

Coronavirus Pandemic; COVID-19: Governor; Extraordinary Powers

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The hazardous and toxic chemicals associated with these labs pose unacceptable risks to our neighborhoods and the public at large, as well as to the safety of police officers, firefighters, and other first responders," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara legislation targets meth crimes: Harsher penalties for repeat offenders, cooking meth in the presence of a child, and meth lab explosions and fires

Methamphetamine

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Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on issues facing New York State government.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of April 12, 2021 ~ 'New budget of missed opportunities and a troubling future'

2021-2022 State Budget

S1599

Relates to the elimination of any fees associated with the distinctive license plates for purple heart recipients

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

January 08, 2020

In Senate Committee Transportation Committee

S941

Relates to hunting, fishing and outdoor education in high school physical education courses

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

January 08, 2020

In Senate Committee Environmental Conservation Committee

S939

Enacts the "omnibus emergency services volunteer incentive act" to provide certain benefits to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers

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

January 08, 2020

In Senate Committee Investigations And Government Operations Committee

S949

Reimburses counties who have purchased or will purchase Medicaid fraud detection software

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

January 08, 2020

In Senate Committee Health Committee

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