Sen. Monica Martinez

Co-sponsor J 2306

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Congratulating the Binghamton University Debate Team upon the occasion of capturing the Cross-Examination Debate Association's National Tournament Championship

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 8829

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Prohibits the importing, possession, or sale of any part or product of the skin or body of a kangaroo for commercial purposes

Prohibits the importing, possession, or sale of any part or product of the skin or body of a kangaroo for commercial purposes.

In committee May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3170

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes "Kyra's Law"

Requires the court to consider a child's health and safety when making a decision regarding child custody and visitation; directs the court to review certain information as it relates to allegations of child abuse, domestic violence and child safety; requires the court to appoint an attorney to represent the child when credible allegations of serious risk to the child's safety have been made.

In committee May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1370

died · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Provides for the seizure and redemption of unlawfully operated and unsafe commercial motor vehicles

Provides for a fine of not less than ten thousand dollars for each offense committed, or by imprisonment for not more than one hundred eighty days or by both such fine and imprisonment for a class A misdemeanor where a stretch limousine has failed an inspection but an operator still operates such vehicle; provides for the seizure and redemption of unlawfully operated and unsafe commercial motor vehicles by an officer; requires such vehicle information to be entered into the New York statewide police information network as an impounded vehicle; makes related provisions.

died May 6, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 4402

died · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to decreasing the length of the suspension period applicable to certain striking workers who seek to obtain unemployment insurance benefits

Relates to decreasing the length of the suspension period applicable to certain individuals who lose their jobs due to a labor dispute, such as a strike, and who seek to obtain unemployment insurance benefits; decreases the suspension period from two consecutive weeks to one week; provides that the waiting period and suspension period shall be served concurrently.

died May 6, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 4739

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the service area for paratransit transportation

Requires accessible buses to be available within a service area measuring three miles from any bus line of the authority or its subsidiaries.

In committee May 6, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5719

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to veterans' eligibility for public housing

Relates to veterans' eligibility for public housing; expands eligibility requirements to include veterans of the recent conflicts; requires granting of a preference for public housing to veterans or families of veterans who have a military service connected disability.

In committee May 6, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 2863

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to the preservation of regionally significant projects with respect to agencies drawing on funds for new building projects

Expands the law to include the preservation of regionally significant projects with respect to agencies drawing on funds for new building projects.

Passed May 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 6914

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Provides for rates for residential health care facilities

Provides for updates to rates for residential health care facilities.

In committee May 6, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 9103

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes the affordable housing broadband assistance grant program

Establishes the affordable housing broadband assistance grant program within the division of broadband access to support no-cost and/or discounted subscriptions for households receiving federal, state, or local housing assistance or residing in housing units designated for low-income and/or vulnerable populations.

In committee Apr 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track