Sen. Nathalia Fernández

Co-sponsor S 6713

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires the incorporation of structured, explicit, language-based multisensory approaches to literacy instruction for current and prospective teachers

Requires the commissioner of education to establish and enforce rules and regulations to incorporate at least a three credit course devoted to the instructional techniques necessary for effective literacy instruction which shall include delivering structured, systematic, explicit, evidence-based instruction in reading, including but not limited to those incorporating multisensory instruction for current and prospective teachers.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6717

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to including additional positions in the definition of employee for the purposes of health care and mental hygiene worker bonuses

Relates to including additional positions in the definition of employee for the purposes of health care and mental hygiene worker bonuses.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6563

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to a school ventilation and energy efficiency assessment, repair and verification program

Establishes a school ventilation and energy efficiency assessment, repair and verification program to require each school to: obtain an HVAC Assessment Report performed by qualified testing personnel documenting the functionality of the existing system or lack thereof, and obtain a report from a mechanical engineer identifying any upgrades, replacements or other measures recommended to improve the functionality, health and safety and/or energy efficiency of the HVAC system; adjust, and, if necessary, repair existing building HVAC systems, and install or replace HVAC systems, if necessary, to ensure proper and efficient operation, as well as compliance with health and safety standards; obtain an HVAC Verification Report performed by qualified testing personnel documenting any upgrades, replacements, installations or any other work performed on the HVAC system functions as designed and/or in compliance with health and safety standards; install CO2 sensors in classrooms, assembly areas, kitchen or cafeteria areas or building office spaces to provide ongoing verification that proper ventilation is maintained during operation; makes related provisions.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6744

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes requirements for school libraries

Requires elementary and secondary school libraries provide equitable access to physical and digital media.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6774

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Provides earned income tax credit to youth workers, increases standard deduction for individuals 18 to 24, and provides for deduction of student loan interest

Provides an earned income tax credit to youth workers; increases the standard deduction for individuals eighteen to twenty-four years of age; provides for the deduction of student loan interest; provides for the expiration of such provisions.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6769

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires a landlord to have clean hands to bring action for rent or eviction in certain cases

Relates to conditions precedent to the bringing of certain actions or proceedings.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6836

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the entitlement to unpaid leave of absence for victims of domestic violence

Relates to the entitlement to unpaid leave of absence for victims of domestic violence; permits victims of domestic violence to take an unpaid leave of absence for twenty days from employment to address on-going domestic violence; defines "address on-going domestic violence"; contains provision to protect the individual's job position and benefits.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6899

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Enacts the state and local clean energy partnership

Enacts the "state and local clean energy partnership", directing the public service commission to establish a standard New York state community choice aggregation program for all utility service territories.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 7010

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires insurance companies to provide at least ninety days of rehabilitation services to an insured upon a doctor's referral

Requires insurance companies to provide at least ninety days of rehabilitation services to an insured upon a doctor's prescription.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 7046

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to expansion of absentee voting provisions

Makes the expansion of absentee voting provisions permanent.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track