Sen. Kevin Parker

Primary S 9382

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to the purchase or lease of zero emission vehicles for state-owned vehicle fleets

Directs the commissioner of general services to include requirements in any procurement for the manufacturing or retrofitting of zero emission vehicles and charging or fueling infrastructure that the components and parts used or supplied in the performance of the contract or any subcontract thereto shall be produced or made in whole or substantial part in the United States, its territories or possessions and that final assembly of the zero emission vehicles and charging or fueling infrastructure shall occur in the United States, its territories or possessions.

Passed Dec 19, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 7453

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and reduce noise pollution by promoting the adoption of quieter, zero-emission landscaping equipment; provides for rebates at the point of sale for applicants purchasing or leasing certain equipment; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Passed Dec 16, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 7475

Signed into law · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to an immigration bail business

Provides for regulating immigration bail businesses including restrictions on who may operate such a business; provides for who may bring an action against an immigration bail business.

Signed into law Dec 9, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor S 4371

Vetoed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to emissions of toxic air contaminants

Directs the department of environmental conservation to promulgate air quality standards for emissions of certain toxic air contaminants.

Vetoed Dec 9, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 9603

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to establishing an abatement and exemption from real property taxes for capital improvements to reduce carbon emissions

Relates to establishing an abatement and exemption from real property taxes for capital improvements to reduce carbon emissions; establishes an energy efficiency improvement board to approve the abatements and exemptions.

In committee Nov 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 5451

Vetoed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Directs the department of public service to prepare a written report on the effect of the COVID-19 state of emergency on certain utilities and on the affordability of services

Directs the department of public service to prepare written reports on the effect the COVID-19 state of emergency has on certain utilities of electric, gas, water, wastewater, and telephone service to commercial and residential customers in the state and on the affordability of services.

Vetoed Nov 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 410

Vetoed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "Lydia Soto law"

Establishes a Minority Coordinating Council on Asthmatic Affairs within the department of health to assess the asthma risk factors for the minority citizens of our state, counties and regions; identifies the existing barriers to quality asthma treatment and care among minorities; develops action steps for addressing care issues; launches a state-wide asthma awareness campaign to educate our citizens about the disease; requires report.

Vetoed Nov 23, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 5891

Signed into law · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to enacting the "New York collegiate athletic participation compensation act"

Relates to enacting the "New York collegiate athletic participation compensation act"; allows student-athletes to receive compensation including for the use of a student's name, image, or likeness; allows student-athletes to seek professional representation.

Signed into law Nov 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor S 3062

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Increases the minimum wage annually; repealer

Increases the minimum wage annually; provides for the enforcement of the minimum wage; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.

In committee Nov 9, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 9586

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Enacts the "New York urban and community tree planting and forestry program act"

Enacts the "New York urban and community tree planting and forestry program act"; provides for education, technical assistance and support for tree planting and forestry projects in urban areas and disadvantaged communities.

In committee Oct 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track