Asm. Sam Berger

Primary K 2295

Passed · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Commemorating the 115th anniversary of Mount Hebron Cemetery, honoring its historical significance and service to the community

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that honors the 115th anniversary of Mount Hebron Cemetery in Flushing, Queens. It recognizes the cemetery's historical importance, its role as a resting place for notable figures like Raphael Lemkin and Fred Lebow, and its ongoing service to the community. The resolution formally acknowledges the institution's contributions to New York State's heritage and directs that a copy of the document be sent to the cemetery.

Passed May 28, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 6136

Passed · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides that the thruway authority shall issue permits for ambulances and fire vehicles for toll exemptions

Provides that the thruway authority shall issue permits for ambulances and fire vehicles exempting such vehicles from paying tolls on the thruway when engaged in an emergency operation.

Passed May 16, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 7519

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Prohibits disseminating, publishing, distributing, or accessing certain depictions of individuals or children

Prohibits accessing or distributing certain sexually explicit depictions of children; prohibits consent to such depictions by anyone under eighteen years of age; makes such crimes eligible for bail; includes certain crimes as sex offenses.

In committee May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 3068

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as school holidays

Establishes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as school holidays, with dates established by religious law and tradition.

In committee May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 8216

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Establishes that instruction in financial education be provided to pupils in grades nine, ten, eleven or twelve

Establishes that instruction in financial education be provided to pupils in grades nine through twelve; establishes what should be included in such curriculum including the basics of financial planning, budgeting, borrowing, interest rates, personal insurance policies, etc.

In committee May 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 10057

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to concealment of identity in a lawful or unlawful assembly or riot

Establishes the offense of concealment of identity in a lawful assembly, unlawful assembly or riot.

In committee May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 10101

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes the "Hoosock and Jensen law" which increases the designation of certain offenses relating to unlawfully fleeing a police officer

Designates unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle in the third degree as a class E felony; designates unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle in the second degree as a class D violent felony offense; designates unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle in the first degree as a class B violent felony offense.

In committee May 6, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 10035

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes a state seal of financial literacy

Establishes a state seal of financial literacy; provides such seal recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in personal finance, budget management, and investment.

In committee May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 2800

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes staffing standards for physical therapists and therapist assistants, occupational therapists and therapy assistants, respiratory therapists and therapy technicians and recreational therapists

Includes physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, respiratory therapists, respiratory therapy technicians, and recreational therapists within the existing statutory staffing standards for nursing homes.

In committee Apr 30, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 9879

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes the temporary state commission on New York city property tax reform

Establishes the 13 member temporary state commission on New York city property tax reform to propose property tax reform for the city of New York that promotes fairness, clarity, and simplicity; that eliminates structural inequality and taxes similar properties similarly; that encourages the development and preservation of affordable and multifamily housing; that includes owner relief programs and an approach to transition that insures low- and moderate-income owners have affordable tax bills and that primary residents are not displaced from their homes; and that does not diminish revenue for the city of New York.

In committee Apr 24, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track