Sen. Nathalia Fernández

Co-sponsor S 1917

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires the Department of Homeless Services to notify the affected community board prior to locating transitional housing for the homeless

Relates to requiring the Department of Homeless Services to notify the affected community board prior to locating transitional housing for the homeless; requires written notification sixty days before the department enters into a contractual arrangement with a transitional housing provider or otherwise finalizes its decision to use or expand a location as transitional housing.

In committee Feb 27, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3118

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires the office for people with developmental disabilities to create a staffing plan for workforce emergencies when experiencing staffing shortages

Requires the office for people with developmental disabilities to create a staffing plan for workforce emergencies when experiencing staffing shortages.

Passed Feb 27, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5714

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to increasing access to resources for culturally diverse arts and culture organizations that advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion, racial and social justice, and cultural preservation

Increases access to resources for culturally diverse arts and culture organizations that advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion, racial and social justice, and cultural preservation.

Passed Feb 27, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 8657

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to indoor air quality in ice skating rinks

Requires ice skating rinks maintain a certain indoor air quality and maintain a certificate of acceptable air quality where a resurfacing machine is used.

In committee Feb 27, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 8660

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes a multi-agency study group to conduct a study and to make recommendations regarding the optimal pension and retirement plan alternatives which could be made available in this state

Establishes a multi-agency study group to conduct a study and to make recommendations regarding the optimal pension and retirement plan alternatives which could be made available to not-for-profit human services corporations in this state.

In committee Feb 27, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor J 1840

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2024, as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in the State of New York

Passed Feb 27, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 4411

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Prohibits the use of unmarked police vehicles, concealed identity police vehicles and undercover police officers for routine traffic enforcement

Prohibits the use of unmarked police vehicles, concealed identity police vehicles, including police vehicles which use ghost graphics, and undercover police officers for routine traffic enforcement.

In committee Feb 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 8641

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Authorizes camp operators and employees to administer medications and treatment to children under certain circumstances

Allows camp operators and employees to administer medications and treatment to children, under parent direction and authorization.

In committee Feb 26, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 8621

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to providing for prompt payment by contractors receiving public funds of amounts owed to small businesses and minority-owned business enterprises

Requires contractors receiving public funds to pay amounts owed to small businesses and minority-owned business enterprises within seven days of receipt of payment from state agencies.

In committee Feb 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 8615

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes requirements for the reporting of GRAS substances

Establishes requirements for the reporting of GRAS (generally recognized as safe) substances.

In committee Feb 21, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track