Asm. Joe DeStefano

Co-sponsor A 8100

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to youth programs sponsored by fire departments

Relates to youth programs sponsored by fire departments; provides that participants may respond to an emergency or hazardous activity, but shall remain in an appropriate and safe designated area that has been established by the chief or officer in charge; provides such participants cannot respond to an emergency on a vehicle using lights and/or sirens; provides such participants may not enter a burning structure; protects volunteer fire departments and fire companies from certain criminal and civil liability potentially arising from the operation of a youth program.

In committee May 5, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 8816

Passed · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes the people with disabilities access to programs commission

Establishes the people with disabilities access to programs commission to examine, evaluate and make recommendations for new laws with respect to how the state should streamline eligibility requirements and processes for its programs and services to assist people with disabilities.

Passed May 4, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5044

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the licensure of athletic trainers; and adds athletic trainers to the list of persons and officials required to report cases of suspected child abuse or maltreatment

Relates to the licensure of athletic trainers; adds athletic trainers to the list of persons and officials required to report cases of suspected child abuse or maltreatment.

In committee May 4, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 3907

Failed · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relates to the legislative power of the University of the State of New York

Relates to legislative review of rules and regulations adopted by the board of regents that will increase school district costs.

Failed May 3, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary A 3776

Failed · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Grants dealers in firearms access to the NYSPIN database

Grants dealers in firearms access to the New York Statewide Police Information Network to allow law enforcement the opportunity to question persons that attempt to sell stolen firearms.

Failed May 3, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary A 3777

Failed · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Excludes tax levies necessary for expenditures increasing school safety or security from the school district tax levy limit

Relates to excluding tax levies necessary for expenditures increasing school safety or security from the school district tax levy limit.

Failed Apr 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary A 3750

Failed · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Provides that results of state examinations for students in grades three through eight shall not affect such students overall grade point average

Instructs the commissioner of education to prohibit schools from placing state administered test scores on a student's official transcript; further instructs the commissioner of education to alert parents of students that state administered test scores are not included in such student's official transcript.

Failed Apr 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary K 775

Passed · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2022, as Bullying Prevention Month in the State of New York

Passed Apr 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 4648

Failed · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Adjusts the regional labor force cost index for the Hudson Valley region

Adjusts the regional labor force cost index for the Hudson Valley region for the 2022-2023 school year and thereafter.

Failed Apr 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 8101

Failed · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Prohibits certain COVID-19 mask and face covering mandates by state agencies

Prohibits state agencies from promulgating rules, regulations or any form of guidance requiring individuals under the age of eighteen who are not exhibiting COVID-19 related symptoms, as defined by the centers for disease control and prevention, to wear a mask or face covering in a public place or while participating in any recreational or organized sporting activity.

Failed Apr 26, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track