Sen. Zellnor Myrie

Primary J 2131

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Commending Arcellie Marina Muschamp posthumously upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal

Passed Mar 29, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 8229

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Replaces all instances of the words or variations of the words feminine hygiene products and sanitary napkins with the words menstrual products or pads, respectively, or a variation thereof

Replaces all instances of the words or variations of the words feminine hygiene products and sanitary napkins with the words menstrual products or pads, respectively, or a variation thereof.

In committee Mar 29, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 7667

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes application processing and review requirements for reprieves, commutations and pardons

Establishes application processing and review requirements for reprieves, commutations and pardons by the governor; requires the governor to provide: a written notification that the application has been received; a receipt number that the applicant can then use to check on his or her application status; guidelines for supplementing the application with additional or updated information; and a notification when a decision is made on the application; requires quarterly reports to the legislature regarding reprieves, commutations and pardons.

In committee Mar 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 318

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to the prohibition of the sale of infant inclined sleepers and the restriction of the use of such inclined sleepers in certain settings

Prohibits the sale of infant inclined sleepers; restricts the use of such inclined sleepers in certain settings.

In committee Mar 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 307

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires a reading proficiency level assessment and dyslexia screening for certain incarcerated individuals

Requires all incarcerated individuals who do not have a high-school diploma or its equivalent to receive a reading proficiency-level assessment and dyslexia screening upon intake; requires for such individuals who perform below a certain proficiency level to be provided with dyslexia intervention that is evidence-based effective and consistent with science-based research specifically tailored to addressing dyslexia.

In committee Mar 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 7819

Signed into law · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to special elections to fill vacancies in the state senate and assembly

Relates to special elections to fill vacancies in the state senate and assembly and certain deadlines with regard to such special elections.

Signed into law Mar 18, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor S 4472

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to persons designated by a general hospital to identify infectious disease processes

Relates to persons designated by a general hospital to identify infectious disease processes, conduct surveillance and epidemiologic investigations, and develop plans to prevent and control the transmission of infectious agents within general hospitals.

In committee Mar 15, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 416

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes a New York state prison labor board

Establishes a New York state prison labor board to create, monitor and enforce an equitable and rehabilitative system of prison labor; abolishes penal servitude by prohibiting the forced labor of incarcerated individuals; provides fair wages and treatment of incarcerated individuals; prohibits the use of the labor of incarcerated individuals for earnings which inure to the benefit of the state of New York, the government of the United States, any state of the United States, any public corporation, or any private shareholder or individual.

In committee Mar 15, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 16

died · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to establishing restrictions on the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building

Relates to establishing restrictions on the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building; prohibits the sale of over-the-counter diet pills or dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to people under 18 unless properly prescribed by a health care provider; exempts certain protein powders, protein drinks and foods.

died Mar 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6808

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes procurement goals for New York state food products purchased by state agencies

Establishes a procurement goal that at least fifteen percent of all food and food products purchased by state agencies shall be New York state food products in the first and second year after such law takes effect, at least twenty percent in the third year and twenty-five percent thereafter.

Passed Mar 9, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track