Sen. Leroy Comrie

Primary S 5560

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to the submission of environmental impact statements by entities proposing construction of a new building development within one mile of a transit facility

Requires the commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations requiring entities proposing construction of a new building development within one mile of a transit facility to submit environmental impact statements; defines transit facility.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 5556

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires SUNY and CUNY schools to refund students for housing credits and boarding charges used or charged for the period of time when such schools are closed or shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic

Requires SUNY and CUNY schools to refund students for housing credits and boarding charges used or charged for the period of time when such schools are closed or shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 5555

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes the "It's Your Data Act"

Establishes the "It's Your Data Act" for the purposes of providing protections and transparency in the collection, use, retention, and sharing of personal information.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 5559

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Provides for a two percent cap on rate increases imposed by utilities

Provides for a two percent cap on rate increases imposed by utilities.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 5548

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to requiring free internet service in households with students who live at or below the poverty level

Requires free internet service in households with students who live at or below the poverty level; directs broadband companies to install and/or upgrade broadband services in educational facilities.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 5561

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Creates a pilot program to encourage homeownership among persons and groups who are currently underrepresented and/or have seen a marked decline in rates of homeownership

Creates a pilot program to encourage homeownership among persons and groups who are currently underrepresented in homeownership and/or have seen a marked decline in rates of homeownership over the last decade; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 5594

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Enacts the statewide transportation authority reinvestment (STAR) act of 2023

Enacts the statewide transportation authority reinvestment (STAR) act; exempts mass transit authorities from bond issuance charges.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 5563

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires the New York city department of sanitation to remove any snow or ice accumulation in front of any fire hydrants

Amends the provision requiring owners, lessees or tenants to remove any obstructions in front of fire hydrants to require the New York city department of sanitation to remove any snow or ice accumulation in front of any such fire hydrants.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 5593

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Mandates budget expenditures by gas and electric corporations to improve power outage response and to stormproof power lines

Relates to mandating budget expenditures by gas and electric corporations to improve power outage response and to stormproof power lines.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 5564

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to establishing a task force to study and report on the potential implementation of blockchain technology in state record keeping, information storage, and service delivery

Relates to establishing a task force to study and report on the potential implementation of blockchain technology in state record keeping, information storage, and service delivery.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track