Sen. Robert Jackson

Primary J 2927

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 2020, as Russian American History Month in the State of New York

Passed Mar 3, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary J 2914

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 2020, as Dominican Heritage Month in the State of New York

Passed Feb 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 7634

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to imposing an additional two percent sales tax on certain retail sales

Imposes an additional two percent sales tax on retail sales of motor vehicles over $70,000 excluding commercial vehicles and electric vehicles, jewelry over $5,000 and articles of clothing, footwear, handbags, luggage, umbrellas, wallets or watches sold for over $1,000; provides that such tax shall be distributed equally to the credit of the state university of New York and the city university of New York.

In committee Feb 27, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 6706

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes the outdoor Rx act

Establishes the outdoor Rx act; requires the division of veterans' services to review issues relating to veterans' abilities to access state parks, lands and facilities; and provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

In committee Feb 26, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1848

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 Feb 19, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 7642

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to directing the commissioner to convene statewide and regional conventions to bring together underrepresented educators

Relates to directing the commissioner to convene statewide and regional conventions to bring together underrepresented educators annually to discuss experiences, best practices, and afford for networking, mentorship opportunities, and support.

Passed Feb 13, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 6445

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to the Amistad Commission

Relates to the Amistad commission; moves it from the department of state to the state education department.

Passed Feb 13, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 5433

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Prohibits state chartered banking institutions from investing in and providing financing for private prisons

Prohibits state chartered banking institutions from investing in and providing financing for private prisons.

Passed Feb 13, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3401

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to investment income

Relates to investment income and capital gains on investments deferred or excluded under 26 U.S.C. section 1400-z-2.

In committee Feb 13, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6788

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Creates a commission to evaluate the need for community colleges to participate in the educational opportunity program

Creates a commission to evaluate the need for community colleges to participate in the educational opportunity program.

Passed Feb 13, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track