Sen. Kevin Parker

Primary S 3094

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to the authorization of certain municipalities to participate in a community-wide energy aggregation program

Authorizes certain municipalities to participate in a community-wide energy aggregation program where they can request bids, select an energy service provider, install energy efficiency measures and develop local renewable energy facilities to provide electric and/or gas supply services, including gas efficiency and renewable heating technologies to participating customers.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 5730

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to creating the New York electronic communications privacy act; search and seizure of electronic devices and electronic communications

Relates to creating the New York electronic communications privacy act; relates to the search and seizure of electronic devices and electronic communications.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 2150

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the special powers of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, in consultation with the New York city transit authority, the Long Island Rail Road and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company, to allow riders travelling within the limits of the city of New York to pay a fare for commuter rail service equal to that of a MetroCard ride and for such riders to make free transfers.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 3618

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to providing enhanced enforcement of the warranty of habitability for housing accommodations

Provides for enhanced enforcement of the warranty of habitability for housing accommodations; provides court may award punitive damages to a tenant upon finding the landlord's breach of warranty was intentional and malicious.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 3281

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Enacts the "access to public services for non-English speakers act"

Enacts the "Access to Public Services for Non-English Speakers Act"; requires state agencies to take reasonable steps to provide equal access to services through oral language services or translating documents for persons with limited English proficiency.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 2225

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Provides legal assistance to youth ordered by the court into the custody of the office of children and family services and placed or committed to a state operated juvenile detention center

Provides legal assistance to youth ordered by the court into the custody of the office of children and family services and placed or committed to a state operated juvenile detention center.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 3100

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires state and local law enforcement officers to identify themselves to the public

Requires state and local law enforcement officers to identify themselves to the public upon initiation of law enforcement activity.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 2700

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes the bilingual teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program

Establishes the bilingual teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program to attract and retain bilingual, certified teachers in areas of greatest need, especially schools under registration review; provides for grants and procedures for applying for such grants and eligibility requirements for fund distribution.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 3636

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Provides for the use of common areas in housing authority projects for tenant group meetings without the imposition of a fee

Provides for the use of common areas in housing authority projects by tenant groups, committees or organizations without the imposition of a fee providing that the meeting is peacefully conducted, during reasonable hours, does not obstruct any access, and the space is reserved three days in advance.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 2432

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to requiring the office of developmental disabilities to require pediatric care providers to screen for autism; repealer

Directs the commissioner of health and commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to jointly promulgate rules and regulations requiring pediatric health care providers to screen children beginning at the age of 18 months for autism spectrum disorders during each wellness and preventative care examination.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track