Sen. Roxanne Persaud

Primary S 5116

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to sentencing and resentencing in domestic violence cases

Relates to sentencing and resentencing in domestic violence cases.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 2085

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires lithium batteries of less than one inch in diameter and products containing such batteries to be labeled with warnings related thereto

Requires lithium batteries of less than 1 inch in diameter and products containing such batteries to be labeled with warnings that swallowing such batteries has been known to cause death.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 5824

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to requiring counselors to have sensitivity training

Relates to requiring counselors to have sensitivity training as part of their courses of study or equivalent on-the-job experience.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 1247

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to domestic violence; repealer

Defines "victim of domestic violence"; prohibits employers from discriminating against victims of domestic violence.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 6114

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to providing broadband and fiber optic services

Relates to providing broadband and fiber optic services; requires the public service commission to determine the status of broadband and fiber optic services in New York state; provides that the commission shall require construction or installation of broadband and fiber optic services by an internet service provider in communities in which broadband and fiber optic services are determined to be absent, insufficient, or inadequate.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 1319

died · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to maternal depression screenings

Relates to maternal depression screenings; requires maternal health care providers providing pre- and postnatal care or pediatric care to the mother's infant to invite the mother to fill out a questionnaire to detect maternal depression.

died Jan 3, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 3731

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires that all special education students attending schools scheduled to be closed or to undergo a significant change be assigned to new schools prior to the implementation of the closing or change

Requires that all special education students attending schools scheduled to be closed or to undergo a significant change be assigned to new schools prior to the implementation of the closing or change.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 71

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to providing more predictable and stable schedules for employees in low-wage occupations

Relates to providing more predictable and stable schedules for employees in low-wage occupations.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 5347

died · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires the department of labor to produce a report regarding summer youth employment programs

Requires the department of labor, in consultation with the education department, the office of temporary and disability assistance, the office of children and family services, and any other entity the department deems appropriate, to produce a report regarding summer youth employment programs funded by state, federal and local appropriations.

died Jan 3, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 963

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to defining immigration status

Relates to defining immigration status in the executive law and the civil rights law; and provides a civil remedy for any harm or damage to the property or person of another due to a belief or perception regarding such person's immigration status.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track