Sen. Andrew Gounardes

Primary S 6404

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to death benefits for members of the uniformed force of the New York city department of sanitation and members of the uniformed force of the New York city department of correction

Relates to death benefits for members of the uniformed force of the New York city department of sanitation and members of the uniformed force of the New York city department of correction; establishes that the beneficiaries of a member who would have been entitled to a service retirement benefit at the time of his or her death may elect to receive, in a lump sum, an amount payable which shall be equal to the pension reserve that would have been established had the member retired on the date of his or her death, or the value of the death benefit and the reserve-for-increased-take-home-pay, if any, whichever is greater.

In committee Apr 11, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 123

died · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes a statewide campaign for the acceptance, inclusion, tolerance and understanding of diversity

Establishes a statewide campaign for the acceptance, inclusion, tolerance and understanding of diversity.

died Mar 31, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5924

died · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to prohibited practices relating to student educational debt

Prohibits certain practices regarding collection and enforcement of student debt.

died Mar 31, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 8667

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to additional requirements for licensing of drivers and motorcyclists

Requires proof of at least six hours of driving experience under a certified instructor prior to issuance of licenses for certain drivers and motorcyclists.

In committee Mar 29, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 8664

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to service retirement benefits for members of the NYC police pension fund

Provides that service retirement benefits for members of the NYC police pension fund shall not be reduced by the primary social security retirement benefit commencing at age sixty-two.

In committee Mar 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 6371

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to service retirement benefits for certain members of the New York city employees' retirement system

Relates to service retirement benefits for certain members of the New York city employees' retirement system; provides that for New York city uniformed correction/sanitation revised plan members of the New York city employees' retirement system, the service retirement benefit shall not be reduced by the primary social security retirement benefit commencing at age sixty-two.

In committee Mar 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 8655

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to modifying the retirement program for Triborough bridge and tunnel members

Relates to modifying the retirement program for Triborough bridge and tunnel members; provides for a twenty-year retirement program for Triborough bridge and tunnel members.

In committee Mar 25, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 161

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to veterans' preferences with respect to civil service promotions

Relates to veterans' preferences with respect to civil service promotions; removes requirement of service during a time of war for additional points on civil service examinations for veterans.

Passed Mar 24, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 3142

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to providing assistance to small businesses in the procurement and purchase of personal protective equipment for employees

Provides assistance to small businesses in the procurement and purchase of personal protective equipment for employees; directs bulk purchasing of PPE by the division for small business; provides a tax credit for the cost of such PPE to small business employers.

In committee Mar 22, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 5870

Signed into law · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to prohibiting certain retaliatory action against unlawful discriminatory practices by employers

Prohibits the release of personnel or employees as a retaliatory action against employees who complain or assist in proceedings involving unlawful discriminatory practices by employers.

Signed into law Mar 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors