Sen. Jose Serrano

Primary S 8932

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Extends authorization for certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with an event sanctioned by New York Road Runners

Extends authorization for certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with an event sanctioned by New York Road Runners.

In committee May 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 8294

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Renames the 149th Street Grand Concourse subway station the "149th Street-Hostos station"

Renames the 149th Street Grand Concourse subway station the "149th Street-Hostos station".

In committee May 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 1352

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals

Requires cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals, including two hours of course work encompassing minority healthcare issues.

Passed May 23, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 8955

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions of law relating to the operation of personal watercraft and specialty prop-craft

Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions of law relating to the operation of personal watercraft and specialty prop-craft.

In committee May 17, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 12

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Enacts the Empowering People in Rights Enforcement (EMPIRE) Worker Protection Act

Enacts the "Empowering People in Rights Enforcement (EMPIRE) Worker Protection Act"; relates to the delegation of state enforcement authority to private actors; authorizes an aggrieved employee, whistleblower or representative organization to initiate a public enforcement action on behalf of the commissioner for certain provisions of the labor law, or any regulation promulgated thereunder.

In committee May 9, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1762

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes the "New York public banking act"

Establishes the "New York public banking act"; authorizes municipal and other local governments to form and control public banks through the ownership of capital stock or other ownership interests, and to loan or grant public funds or lend public credit to such public banks for the public purposes of achieving cost savings, strengthening local economies, supporting community economic development, and addressing infrastructure and housing needs for localities.

In committee May 5, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6843

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "all-electric building act"

Enacts the "all-electric building act"; provides that the state energy conservation construction code shall prohibit infrastructure, building systems, or equipment used for the combustion of fossil fuels in new construction statewide no later than December 31, 2023 if the building is less than seven stories and July 1, 2027 if the building is seven stories or more.

In committee May 3, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2796

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to enacting the "community financial services access and modernization act of 2022"

Relates to enacting the "community financial services access and modernization act"; modernizes existing statute to reflect the full scope of financial services available at neighborhood "check cashing" establishments; provides for a comprehensive regulatory framework for the delivery of the expanded financial services currently being offered.

In committee Apr 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 1421

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Prohibits the lease of state forests, wildlife management areas and unique areas for the purpose of gas production

Prohibits the lease of state forests, wildlife management areas and unique areas for the purpose of gas production.

Passed Apr 25, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 1185

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes the extended producer responsibility act

Establishes the extended producer responsibility act requiring covered materials and product producers to develop and implement strategies to promote recycling, reuse and recovery of packaging and paper products.

In committee Apr 25, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track