Asm. Catalina Cruz

Co-sponsor A 9802

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes a program to address the legalization of specified basements and cellars and the conversion of other specified basements and cellars in a city with a population of one million or more

Establishes a program to address the legalization of specified basements and cellars and the conversion of other specified basements and cellars in a city with a population of one million or more.

In committee May 23, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 9180

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Increases the income eligibility threshold for the tuition assistance program

Increases the income eligibility threshold for the tuition assistance program.

In committee May 19, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 3470

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to regulation of billing of facility fees

Relates to regulation of the billing of facility fees; requires notice prior to billing facility fees not covered by a patient's insurance; defines facility fees as those charged by a hospital, facility or provider designed to compensate for operational costs separate from professional fees.

In committee May 18, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 196

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to violations of safety conditions in adult care facilities

Relates to violations of safety conditions in adult care facilities; provides penalties for safety violations and operating without a valid license; prohibits reductions in fines in certain circumstances where a patient is endangered or harmed.

In committee May 18, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 547

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to the operator of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle from behind; not less than three feet distance

Relates to operators of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle from behind outside the city of New York.

In committee May 18, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5398

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes "Kyra's Law"

Requires the court to consider a child's health and safety when making a decision regarding child custody and visitation; directs presumptions that may be made by the court and admissibility of certain evidence in such cases; requires court officials to take part in training to handle such cases regarding domestic violence and child abuse.

In committee May 18, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 545

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides for licensure of school psychologists and establishes a pilot program of multi-tiered system of support to address the social and emotional needs of students

Provides for the licensure of school psychologists; authorizes the use of the title "school psychologist" to licensed or exempt individuals; defines practice of school psychology; sets forth requirements for professional licensure (including educational attainment, experience, exam and fee); provides for issuance of limited permits under specified circumstances; identifies exempt persons.

In committee May 18, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 642

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires counting affidavit ballots of eligible voters if a voter appears at a polling place in the correct county but in the incorrect election district

Requires the counting of an affidavit ballot of an eligible voter if such voter appeared at a polling place in the correct county but in the incorrect election district; provides that such vote shall not be cast and canvassed for such contests for which the person was not entitled to vote at such election.

In committee May 17, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4115

Passed · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires N.Y. city to establish and implement a plan for the control of litter

Requires cities with a population of one million or more to establish and implement a plan for the control of litter; requires the development of signage for areas without trash receptacles reminding individuals to take their trash with them when leaving.

Passed May 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 9181

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Places restrictions on the sale of space heaters

Requires electric space heaters to have thermostats, automatic shut-offs and be certified by a testing and certification body recognized and approved by the United States department of labor, occupational safety and health administration.

In committee May 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track