Senate Passes Package Of School Bus Bills
February 6, 2012
Bills intended to make riding bus safer for students, enhance communication, and make “school bus” signs more economical
(Long Island, NY) The New York State Senate today passed a series school bus bills that will ensure child safety and enhanced communication.
A bill was passed, sponsored by Senator John Bonacic, that increases the penalties for passing a […]
Mandatory Jail Time For Repeat DWI Offenders
February 6, 2012
Fuschillo legislation passed by Senate
(Long Island, NY) Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) today announced that the New York State Senate has passed legislation he sponsors requiring a mandatory jail sentence for repeat DWI offenders.
“Drunk drivers who repeatedly jeopardize innocent lives should not be able to get off with just community service; the only appropriate […]
Murray Applauds Governor For Approving LIPA Oversight
February 2, 2012
Cuomo signs bill co-sponsored by assemblyman
(Long Island, NY) Assemblyman Dean Murray (R, C – East Patchogue) today welcomed the news that Governor Cuomo has approved his co-sponsored legislation to provide better service and electricity rates for Long Island residents. The new law will require the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) to undergo thorough and regular […]
LaValle Tells Colleges To Allow More Vocational Training
February 2, 2012
To Prevent Failure, Frustration and Students’ Dropping Out.
(Long Island, NY) New York State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle, chair of the State Senate’s Higher Education Committee, said today that the State’s Community Colleges need to better identify which students are better suited for a vocational rather than an academic track which would save students’ money and […]
Legislation Passed To Combat Illegal Drug Use
February 2, 2012
Bill to aid pharmacists to combat prescription drug fraud and abuse
(Albany, NY) Assemblyman Dean Murray (R, C – East Patchogue) today announced that legislation he co-sponsored to combat prescription drug fraud and abuse was passed overwhelmingly in the Assembly. The bill (A.3806) now goes to the State Senate Health Committee for a vote.
On Sunday, June […]
Governor Signs LIPA Accountability Act
February 2, 2012
Bill now signed into Law
(Long Island, NY) Governor Cuomo has signed into law the Long Island Power Authority Oversight and Accountability Act, said Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau). Senator Hannon is a co-sponsor of this bill.
Earlier this week, the Senate unanimously approved the LIPA Oversight and Accountability Act – which will allow ratepayers to file complaints […]
Stronger Penalties For Professional Shoplifters
January 31, 2012
Fuschillo legislation passed by Senate
(Long Island, NY) Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) announced that the New York State Senate has passed legislation he sponsored to raise penalties for criminals who use “booster bags” and other anti-security devices to steal merchandise from store shelves.
“Billions of dollars in merchandise are being stolen from store shelves each […]
Skelos And Silver Announce Joint Budget Schedule
January 30, 2012
Sets deadlines that lead to an early adoption of a state budget
(Long Island, NY) Senate Majority Leader Dean G. Skelos and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver today announced an agreement on a joint legislative budget schedule that, for the first time, sets deadlines that lead to an early adoption of a state budget.
“This schedule sets out […]
Senator Zeldin Questions College Board Officials
January 27, 2012
On SAT Cheating Scandal
(Albany, NY) State Senator Lee M. Zeldin (R, C, I- Shirley) questioned College Board officials on the policies and procedures pertaining to the security of the SAT this passed Tuesday, January 24, 2012, during a New York State Senate Higher Education Committee public hearing on the SAT cheating scandal, chaired by State […]
Bipartisan Legislative Task Force Releases District Lines
January 26, 2012
Plan is “Fair, Legal and Protects Minority Voting Interests.”
(Long Island, NY) The Bipartisan Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment –co-chaired by Senator Michael F. Nozzolio and Assemblyman John J. McEneny - today released new Senate district lines, based on population shifts which occurred over the last ten years.
The Senate plan is fair, legal […]
