Asm. John McDonald

Co-sponsor A 7044

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the general powers and duties of the canal corporation

Relates to the general powers and duties of the canal corporation; requires the canal corporation to cause the locks and lift bridges of the canal system to be operated May first through November fifteenth annually; requires the canal corporation to maintain and preserve the Erie Canal's historic resources; permits certain usage of the canal system's state drydocks, travel lifts, and other facilities for commercial boat companies.

In committee May 2, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 9989

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Authorizes tuition assistance program awards for students enrolled in short-term credential programs offered by certain public institutions

Authorizes tuition assistance program awards for students enrolled in short-term credential programs offered by certain public institutions.

In committee Apr 29, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 3090

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the purchase of zero-emission buses and the procurement of electric-powered buses, vehicles or other related equipment

Relates to the purchase of zero-emission buses and the procurement of electric-powered buses, vehicles or other related equipment.

In committee Apr 29, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 3996

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes energy efficiency measures by the public service commission and NYSERDA

Establishes energy efficiency measures by the public service commission and NYSERDA including requiring utilities to hire and train employees who are from priority populations or living in areas designated as environmental justice communities.

In committee Apr 29, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 8569

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to medical use of psilocybin

Relates to medical use of psilocybin.

In committee Apr 29, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 8143

Passed · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to establishing the "Advanced Building Codes, Appliance and Equipment Efficiency Standards Act of 2022"

Establishes the "advanced building codes, appliance and equipment efficiency standards act of 2022"; adds the promotion of clean energy and the implementation of the climate agenda set forth in the New York state climate leadership and community protection act to the state energy conservation construction code; increases the efficiency standards of appliances and equipment by the state energy conservation construction code; increases the energy efficiency standards of appliances and equipment.

Passed Apr 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2412

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the purchase or lease of zero emission vehicles for state-owned vehicle fleets

Directs the office of general services in consultation with the department of environmental conservation and the New York state energy research and development authority to prepare a state fleet procurement plan for the purchase or lease of state agency vehicles to ensure state agency vehicles will be zero emission vehicles over a certain period of time.

In committee Apr 25, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 8327

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and reduce noise pollution by promoting the adoption of quieter, zero-emission landscaping equipment; provides for rebates at the point of sale for applicants purchasing or leasing certain equipment; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

In committee Apr 25, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5740

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides for the licensing of vision impairment specialists

Provides for the licensing of vision impairment specialists.

In committee Apr 22, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 9908

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relates to exemptions from preauthorization requirements in certain circumstances

Exempts health care professionals from preauthorization requirements where the insurer or health care plan has approved not less than ninety percent of such professional's preauthorization requests in the preceding six-month evaluation period.

In committee Apr 20, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track