Sen. Roxanne Persaud

Primary J 3057

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2020

Passed Mar 31, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 3460

In committee · New York Senate · 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 Mar 17, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 7123

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes the small business crime prevention services

Establishes the small business crime prevention services program to provide small businesses with information on strategies, best practices and programs offering training and assistance in prevention of crimes in and around the premises of small businesses or otherwise affecting small businesses, including but not limited to: assault, arson and other violent felony offenses; robbery, burglary, theft, identity theft counterfeiting, check and credit card fraud and other fraud; and vandalism, graffiti and other property damage; further provides that information on eligibility and applications for financial assistance be made available to small businesses; authorizes the New York state urban development corporation to provide loans, loan guarantees, interest subsidies and grants to small businesses, municipalities, not-for-profit corporations or other organizations for the purpose of preventing crimes against small businesses or on the premises or in the vicinity of small businesses; makes related provisions.

Passed Mar 11, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 7628

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to establishing the housing access voucher program

Relates to establishing the housing access voucher program; provides that the commissioner of the division of housing and community renewal shall implement a program of rental assistance in the form of housing vouchers for eligible individuals and families who are homeless or who face an imminent loss of housing; provides that the commissioner shall designate public housing agencies in the state to administer the program.

In committee Mar 10, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 8001

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to setting public assistance amounts for individuals receiving enhanced residential care

Sets public assistance amounts for individuals receiving enhanced residential care.

In committee Mar 9, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 7964

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes the office of the foster care ombudsman

Establishes the office of the foster care ombudsman to provide support to foster parents, biological parents, relatives, and youth in care.

In committee Mar 5, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 7647

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes the underrepresented teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program

Establishes the underrepresented teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program to attract and retain underrepresented certified teachers in schools which have an underrepresentation of underrepresented certified teachers; provides for grants and procedures for applying for such grants and eligibility requirements for fund distribution.

Passed Mar 4, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 1085

died · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to including bodegas and delicatessens in the definition of food service establishment

Requires the department of agriculture and markets to post the results of its graded inspections of retail food stores on their website.

died Mar 2, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary J 2904

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2020, as Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

Passed Feb 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 1135

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to African American history and achievement

Relates to establishing the commission on African American history and achievement.

In committee Feb 27, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track