Asm. Harvey Epstein

Co-sponsor A 2265

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Enacts the Empowering People in Rights Enforcement (EMPIRE) Worker Protection Act

Enacts the "Empowering People in Rights Enforcement (EMPIRE) Worker Protection Act"; relates to the delegation of state enforcement authority to private actors; authorizes an aggrieved employee, whistleblower or representative organization to initiate a public enforcement action on behalf of the commissioner for certain provisions of the labor law, or any regulation promulgated thereunder.

In committee Feb 4, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 9642

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to establishing a commission to study the threat of new technologies as an extension of domestic violence

Establishes a commission to study how new technologies are being used by individuals, including but not limited to, stalkers and domestic violence perpetrators, to stalk, harass, abuse and continue to victimize their targets.

In committee Jan 31, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1556

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to providing a re-entry employment incentive tax credit

Relates to providing a re-entry employment incentive tax credit for taxpayers who hire individuals convicted of a felony in the last five years and who have been released from a correctional facility or are serving a period of post-release supervision in the last five years.

In committee Jan 30, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 5633

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Provides for the adjustment of the minimum amount of tax delinquency for which the driver's license of a taxpayer may be suspended

Provides for the adjustment of the minimum amount of tax delinquency for which the driver's license of a taxpayer may be suspended, based on inflation; prohibits inclusion in the license suspension program of a taxpayer who receives public assistance or supplemental security income, or whose income does not exceed 250% of the poverty level; authorizes the commissioner to grant exemptions to taxpayers whose payment of past due tax liabilities would create a hardship to the taxpayer in meeting necessary living expenses.

In committee Jan 29, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 9608

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Establishes the office of the HDFC cooperative ombudsman

Establishes the office of the HDFC cooperative ombudsman; establishes an office of the HDFC ombudsman fund for deposit of a residential unit fee, and directs the administration of such fund.

In committee Jan 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary A 7807

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relates to information provided to patients and health care practitioners regarding sudden unexpected death in epilepsy

Requires that certain information be provided to patients and health care practitioners regarding sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.

In committee Jan 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 4844

Passed · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires N.Y. city to collect discarded recyclable materials at city parks, playgrounds, historic sites and other facilities

Requires local solid waste management plans for cities over one million to include a plan for litter control including provision for placement of an adequate number of receptacles for trash and recyclables in commercial and business zones and in public recreational areas.

Passed Jan 23, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 1510

died · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to a judicial diversion program for certain felony offenders

Relates to a judicial diversion program for certain felony offenders; expands definition for an eligible defendant.

died Jan 22, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 715

In committee · New York Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relates to exempting breast pump replacement parts and certain supplies from sales and compensating use taxes

Exempts breast pump replacement parts and certain supplies from sales and compensating use taxes.

In committee Jan 22, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 9118

In committee · New York Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relates to establishing goals for participation by individuals with disabilities with respect to state employment, state contracts, legislative employment and judicial employment

Relates to establishing goals for participation by individuals with disabilities with respect to state employment, state contracts, legislative employment and judicial employment; establishes a goal of seven percent employment of individuals with disabilities within state agencies, the state legislature, unified court system and state contractors and subcontractors; defines terms.

In committee Jan 21, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track