Asm. Joe DeStefano

Co-sponsor A 5157

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "omnibus emergency services volunteer incentive act" to provide certain benefits to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers

Enacts the "omnibus emergency services volunteer incentive act" to provide benefits to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers; increases the personal income tax deduction after four or more years of service; exempts motor vehicles used in the performance of such volunteers' duties from registration fees, use taxes and special fees for volunteer license plates; authorizes the provision of municipal health insurance coverage to such volunteers; establishes a volunteer recruitment service loan forgiveness program.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5250

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to retaining peace officer status for facilities parole officers

Relates to retaining peace officer status for facilities parole officers.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5153

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act

Enacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act; establishes the New York state nursing recruitment incentive and retention program; defines terms; provides for tuition benefits and the reimbursement of student loans if a person is a registered and licensed nurse; provides that SUNY and CUNY shall pay for a person's education if such person signs a contract stating that he or she shall work in New York state as a registered nurse; makes related provisions; establishes the New York state nursing recruitment incentive and retention account.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5218

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to designating an individual to be notified in the case of dose or brand change for psychotropic medication

Designates an individual to be notified in the case of dose or brand change for psychotropic medication.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5225

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the state board of parole membership, interviews with incarcerated individuals, and determination of parole

Allows for the removal of members of the state board of parole by a majority vote in the senate and the assembly; requires three or more members of such board personally interview potential parolees; requires that the determination to parole an incarcerated individual be unanimous.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5440

Failed · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes credits against income tax for a teacher's unreimbursed expenditures for qualified supplies

Establishes credits against income tax for a teacher's unreimbursed expenditures for qualified supplies.

Failed Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5442

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to calculation of the earned income credit

Relates to calculation of the earned income credit for taxable years beginning in 2024, provides the applicable percentage shall be 45%.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5387

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to bills containing provisions requiring appointments to be made by the legislative leaders

Requires certain bills which establish a commission, task force, board, council or any similar body shall have not less than one position appointed by each of the legislative leaders.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5211

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to community preservation funds for the town of Chester

Authorizes the town of Chester to establish community preservation funds; establishes a real estate transfer tax with revenues therefrom to be deposited in said community preservation fund.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5417

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides an itemized deduction for expenses for course-mandated supplies for eligible college students paid by taxpayers

Provides an itemized deduction for expenses for course-mandated supplies for eligible college students paid by taxpayers.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track