Sen. Michelle Hinchey

Primary J 1037

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Mourning the death of John P. Miller, meritorious veteran, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Passed Jun 8, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 7071

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Provides for the designation of geologically significant areas, territories and sites throughout the state, and for the establishment of a state geological trail

Provides for the designation of geologically significant areas, territories and sites throughout the state, and for the establishment of a state geological trail.

In committee Jun 7, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 6691

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Makes provisions permanent relating to the one-call notification system; repealer

Makes provisions permanent relating to the one-call notification system.

In committee Jun 7, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 4652

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Enacts the "Investing in Care Act"

Directs the commissioner of economic development, in consultation with the commissioner of health, labor and OCFS to study, develop, and implement a long-term strategy to support the growth of the caregiving industry in New York state.

In committee Jun 7, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 361

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to approved courses of study or equivalent on-the-job experience for counselors

Relates to requiring counselors to have certain courses of study or equivalent on-the-job experience including on providing trauma-informed, patient-centered care, referring individuals to appropriate treatments for co-occurring disorders, and sensitivity training.

Passed Jun 3, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1318

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Provides total disability benefits for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers for injuries sustained on or after July 1, 2021

Provides total disability benefits for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers for injuries sustained on or after July 1, 2021.

In committee Jun 3, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 4722

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes the soil health and climate resiliency act

Establishes the soil health and climate resiliency act; establishes the soil health program to assist farmers in improving the health of their soil; establishes the climate resilient farming initiative to promote and encourage farmers to reduce the effects of farming on climate change and to adapt to and mitigate the impact of climate change by improving and maintaining water management systems and soil health and resiliency.

In committee Jun 3, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 6332

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Provides that maximum dimension and weight limitations shall not apply to vehicles proceeding to and from a certain portion of the New York state thruway

Provides that maximum dimension and weight limitations shall not apply to vehicles proceeding to and from a certain portion of the New York state thruway provided that such vehicles are within compliance of the dimension and weight limitations applicable to the thruway.

In committee Jun 3, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 6330

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires the department of agriculture and markets to establish a database of New York state farms and farm products

Requires the department of agriculture and markets to establish a publicly available searchable database of New York state farms which includes the products available for purchase, produce grown and contact information for each farm.

In committee Jun 3, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 2036

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the reporting of a veteran's suicide

Provides that the coroner, coroner's physician or medical examiner shall promptly report to the division of veterans' services, in a form developed and provided by such division, any death which appears to be a suicide by a person who, to the knowledge of the coroner, coroner's physician or medical examiner, is a veteran; a report shall be provided to the governor and legislature on certain suicide statistics no later than June 13, 2024.

In committee Jun 2, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track