Sen. Pete Harckham

Primary S 9329

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Exempts school buses from central business district tolls

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to exempt school buses from paying tolls on the central business district bridges and tunnels. It achieves this by amending the vehicle and traffic law to explicitly state that school buses cannot be charged these fees, while requiring operators to follow specific application procedures set by the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority. The change applies immediately upon the bill's passage and directly affects transportation costs for schools and school bus operators.

In committee May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 774

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes the "earned time act"

Establishes the "earned time act" providing for time allowances against the term or maximum term of sentences imposed by the court to be credited on an annual pro rata basis.

In committee May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 9304

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to demonstration programs imposing monetary liability on the owner of a vehicle for failure of an operator thereof to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits in the town of Yorktown

Authorizes the town of Yorktown, Westchester county, shall have the ability to install and operate photo speed violation monitoring systems within construction or maintenance work areas that fall within the border or jurisdiction of such municipality; makes related provisions.

In committee May 10, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 1173

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Includes implantable infusion pumps for chronic non-cancer pain management as standard coverage for medical assistance

Maddy summaryThis bill expands medical assistance coverage to include implantable infusion pumps used for managing chronic non-cancer pain. By adding this specific medical device to the list of covered items, the legislation ensures that individuals relying on these pumps for pain relief can receive them through state health programs. The change becomes effective on July 1, 2024, and applies to anyone eligible for medical assistance who requires this type of treatment.

In committee May 10, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 1726

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to accessing records under the freedom of information law

Provides for accessing records under the freedom of information law including notification procedures and the release of names of natural persons and residential addresses.

In committee May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 6179

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as school holidays

Establishes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as school holidays, with dates established by religious law and tradition.

In committee May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 5373

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires schools to include instruction on the prevention of co-occurring disorders as an integral part of their health education programs

Requires schools to include instruction on the prevention of co-occurring disorders as an integral part of their health education programs.

In committee May 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 992

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Prohibits the sale and distribution of anti-fogging sprays and wipes containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Prohibits the sale and distribution of anti-fogging sprays and wipes containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; provides penalties for violations.

Passed May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3024

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Provides for memorial land facilities

Provides a permit for a memorial lands facility.

Passed May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 8356

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "harmful algal bloom monitoring and prevention act"

Enacts the "harmful algal bloom monitoring and prevention act"; establishes the harmful algal bloom monitoring and prevention fund.

Passed May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track