Sen. Mike Gianaris

Primary S 155

Signed into law · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Authorizes the use of innovative techniques to enhance public participation in the rule making process

Authorizes the use of innovative techniques to enhance public participation in the rule making process; provides that use of such techniques shall in no way otherwise diminish public participation in the rule making process; establishes a three year pilot project for seven major regulatory agencies to hold public hearings upon petition of 125 or more New York residents.

Signed into law Dec 28, 2021 0 co-sponsors

Primary S 1251

Signed into law · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires the division of criminal justice services to publish quarterly reports providing information related to firearms, rifles and shotguns used in the commission of crimes in the state of New York

Requires the division of criminal justice services to publish quarterly reports beginning October 1, 2021, providing information related to firearms, rifles and shotguns used in the commission of crimes in the state of New York.

Signed into law Dec 22, 2021 0 co-sponsors

Primary S 1027

Signed into law · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to the canvassing of absentee, military and special ballots and ballots cast in affidavit envelopes; repealer

Relates to the canvassing of absentee, military and special ballots and ballots cast in affidavit envelopes.

Signed into law Dec 22, 2021 0 co-sponsors

Primary S 4306

Signed into law · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to enacting the "Make Voting Easy Act" to require the board of elections to designate at least one early voting polling place for every thirty thousand registered voters in each county

Enacts the "Make Voting Easy Act"; requires the board of elections to designate a number of early voting polling places based on the number of registered voters in each county; relates to the hours polls are open for early voting.

Signed into law Dec 22, 2021 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor S 1035

Signed into law · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Prohibits general hospitals from disallowing individuals with disabilities from having an essential support person accompany them for the duration of their hospitalization

Prohibits general hospitals from disallowing individuals with disabilities from having an essential support person accompany them for the duration of their hospitalization in response to a pandemic or state disaster emergency.

Signed into law Dec 21, 2021 1 co-sponsor

Primary S 7150

Signed into law · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to redistricting of congressional, senate and assembly districts

Relates to redistricting of congressional, senate and assembly districts; amends provisions directing plans to be submitted by the independent redistricting commission.

Signed into law Nov 24, 2021 0 co-sponsors

Primary S 1199

Signed into law · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires that at least one commissioner of the public service commission have experience in utility consumer advocacy

Requires that at least one commissioner of the public service commission have experience in utility consumer advocacy.

Signed into law Nov 8, 2021 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor S 1415

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to findings of the state board of parole necessary for discretionary release of incarcerated persons on parole

Provides for findings of the state board of parole necessary for discretionary release of incarcerated persons on parole.

In committee Nov 8, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 5023

Signed into law · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires veterinarians to report suspected animal cruelty

Requires veterinarians to report suspected animal cruelty to the police, duly incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, peace officer, district attorney's office, animal control officer, department of agriculture and markets, or other appropriate government agency and to turn over necessary records; protects the identity of such veterinarians; allows such veterinarians to receive a copy of such report.

Signed into law Oct 30, 2021 0 co-sponsors

Primary S 4254

Signed into law · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Prohibits insurers from refusing to issue or renew, cancel, or charge or impose an increased premium for certain policies based solely on the breed of dog owned

Prohibits insurers from refusing to issue or renew, cancel, or charge or impose an increased premium for homeowners' insurance policies based on the breed of a dog owned.

Signed into law Oct 30, 2021 0 co-sponsors