Sen. Jose Serrano

Co-sponsor S 4578

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Provides for the appointment of a standing committee on conference to resolve differences between similar, but not identical, bills and resolutions

Provides for the appointment of a standing committee on conference to resolve differences between similar, but not identical bills and resolutions; also provides that such committee may refer bills and resolutions to sub-committees for disposition; further provides for appointment of a non-partisan counsel to make referrals to such standing committee on similar bills and resolutions.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2953

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Makes provisions regarding the siting of environmental facilities in minority communities or economically distressed areas

Makes various provisions regulating the location of environmental facilities to insure equity of treatment for minority communities or economically distressed areas; requires environmental impact statements to state whether the siting of a facility will cause or increase a disproportionate burden on such areas.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 3211

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires cities with populations over 45,000 to incrementally reduce emissions in diesel powered motor vehicles owned by city agencies

Requires cities with populations over 45,000 to incrementally reduce emissions in diesel powered motor vehicles owned by city agencies; defines terms.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 3320

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes it shall be unlawful for a person to have his or her application to rent or lease a residence to be denied due to prior housing court proceedings

Establishes it shall be unlawful for a person to have his or her application to rent or lease a residence to be denied due to a previous housing court proceeding; allows a person aggrieved to maintain a civil action.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3713

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Sets criteria for approval of rent increases resulting from major capital improvements in certain dwellings

Establishes criteria for approval of rent increases to rent regulated property resulting from major capital improvements to insure that the work performed is an enhancement or upgrade to a housing accommodation or service therein and is not merely repair or replacement to existing services; prohibits approval of a major capital improvement rent increase where any outstanding hazardous violations exist.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 3048

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to allowing veterans to fish for free in state parks

Allows veterans of the armed forces of the United States to fish for free in state parks under the jurisdiction of a state agency.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 3179

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Removes provisions prohibiting N.Y. city from strengthening rent regulation laws to provide more comprehensive coverage than state laws

Removes provisions that prohibit cities of one million or more from strengthening rent regulation laws to provide more comprehensive coverage than state laws.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 4482

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Enacts the New York state fair pay act

Enacts the "New York State fair pay act"; provides that it shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employer to discriminate between employees on the basis of sex, race and/or national origin by paying different wages.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 4080

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes the date for the accrual of causes of action based on medical, dental or podiatric malpractice

Establishes the date for the accrual of certain causes of action based on negligence.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3183

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Revises proceedings to recover possession to prevent avoidable eviction and resulting homelessness; requires improved notice to the respondent

Revises proceedings to recover possession of premises located in a multiple dwelling; requires premises to be registered with the local agency responsible for code enforcement; petition shall be stated in plain language and include notice of the rights of the respondent and a statement of any outstanding code violations on the premises and whether rent payments from a public assistance office is being withheld therefor; provides civil penalties for willful misstatements on such petition.

In committee Jan 3, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track