Senate Passes Package Of Sex Crimes Bills
March 5, 2012
Legislation would keep children safer, increase penalties for criminals
(Long Island, NY) The New York State Senate today passed a series of bills increasing penalties for people convicted of sex crimes against children.
The Senate passed legislation (S1541A), sponsored by Senator Majority Leader Dean Skelos, that would increase criminal penalties for sexual contact between a child and […]
Murray Joins Fight Against Child Abuse
March 3, 2012
Co-sponsors legislation to extend statute of limitations for child-sex-abuse crimes
(Long Island, NY) Assemblyman Dean Murray speaks at a press conference for the Child Victims Act of New York while Assemblywoman Margaret Markey looks on.
Assemblyman Dean Murray (R, C – East Patchogue) joined Assemblywoman Margaret Markey (D – Maspeth) and survivors of child abuse at a […]
Legislation Passed Protecting Sexual Violence Victims
February 29, 2012
Legislation to help protect the confidentiality of victims
(Albany, NY) New York State Senator Lee M. Zeldin (R, C, I- Shirley) announced the passage of his legislation today to help protect the confidentiality of victims of sexual violence.
The bill (S.4073B), which will allow victims of sexual violence to have their voter records sealed in order to […]
Senate Allows Continued Use Of Lever Voting Machines
February 29, 2012
Significant cost savings to local school districts, villages and special districts
(Long Island, NY) The New York State Senate today passed a mandate relief bill that would allow school districts, special districts and villages to permanently continue using lever voting machines in their respective local elections, sponsored by Senator Jack Martins (S. 6296). This legislation would […]
Senate Passes Boll To Increase Penalties For Stalking
February 27, 2012
3.4 million people are stalking victims in the United States each year
(Long Island, NY) Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau) informs residents that the New York State Senate has passed legislation (Senate bill 924A) that will increase the penalties for stalking. Approximately 3.4 million people are stalking victims in the United States each year.
“Stalking is a serious […]
Murray Joins Attorney General To Support I Stop
February 21, 2012
Program creates real-time system to track illicit narcotics
(Mineola, NY) Continuing the battle against prescription-drug abuse, Assemblyman Dean Murray (R, C – East Patchogue) proudly joined Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and his Senate and Assembly colleagues at a press conference today in support of the groundbreaking Internet System for Tracking Overprescribing (I-STOP) plan. If enacted, I-STOP […]
Murray Helps Pass Prescription Drug Legislation
February 15, 2012
Bill combats abuse and illegal sale of controlled substances
(Long Island, NY) Working aggressively to curtail the diversion, abuse and illegal sale of drugs, Assemblyman Dean Murray (R, C – East Patchogue) proudly joined his colleagues today in passing legislation calling for better reporting by pharmacies when and where prescriptions are being filled and creates a […]
Senate Passes Tough Sentences For Sex Offenders
February 14, 2012
Legislation Would Require Consecutive Sentences for Each Act of Rape
(Long Island, NY) The New York State Senate today passed a bill, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, that would ensure significantly longer prison sentences for serial rapists.
Under current law, it is possible for a judge to issue concurrent sentences for multiple counts arising from […]
Senate Passes Tiffanys Law
February 14, 2012
Bill Would, For the First Time, Link Convictions for Operating Different Vehicles While Intoxicated
(Long Island, NY) The New York State Senate today passed “Tiffany’s Law” (S.2860A), sponsored by Senator John A. DeFrancisco (R-C-I, Syracuse). The bill would require all prior convictions of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, whether it be an automobile (DWI), snowmobile (SWI), […]
Senate Passes Package Of School Bus Bills
February 10, 2012
Bills will make riding buses safer for students, enhance communication, and make “school bus” signs more economical
(Long Island, NY) Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau) reports the New York State Senate has passed a trio of school bus bills which will protect child safety and enhance communication.
Senate bill 3099A increases the penalties for passing a stopped school […]
