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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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 September 20, 2021 ~ 'A recipe for crisis that New York can't afford'

COVID-19 vaccines

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“It’s disappointing, to say the least, to see Governor Hochul fall in line with the continuation of what has been disastrous, dangerous, radical parole reform

O’Mara denounces ongoing release of state inmates: Says continued pro-criminal mentality endangers public safety

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“I was opposed to this Act, and especially the creation of this Wage Board, from the start. In fact, when this legislation was being debated I voiced my fear on the floor of the Senate about giving such far-reaching authority to an unelected, unaccountable body.

O’Mara, colleagues urge Governor Hochul to delay any 'Farm Wage Board' action: Warn that lowering overtime threshold would further threaten already hard hit family farms and rural economies

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A public library is a fundamental resource for area families, seniors, and countless other community residents.

Local public libraries awarded state grants: Area lawmakers praise local libraries for public outreach and information throughout COVID-19 response

Library Funding; Library construction

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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