Sen. James Skoufis

Co-sponsor J 2432

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Congratulating the members of the Hoosic Valley Odyssey of the Mind Teams upon the occasion of winning first place in New York State for their outstanding solutions to their respective problems

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates the Hoosic Valley Odyssey of the Mind teams for winning first place in New York State. It recognizes the achievements of the student teams and their coaches, acknowledging their success in a competition that fosters creativity and problem-solving skills. The resolution directs that copies of the document be sent to the coaches and team members to honor their accomplishments.

Passed May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor J 2413

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Fania Records

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commemorates the 60th anniversary of Fania Records, a historic New York-based label founded in 1964 that pioneered salsa music and launched the careers of many Latin music legends. The bill formally recognizes the label's cultural impact and its role in telling the story of American immigration through music, noting that three of its recordings are already listed in the National Recording Registry. It directs the state legislature to pause its proceedings to honor the label's members and resolves to send a copy of the resolution to Fania Records.

Passed May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 4785

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Enacts the health care consumer and provider protection act relating to collective negotiations by health care providers with certain health care plans

Enacts provisions relating to collective negotiations by health care providers with certain health care plans in certain counties; applies to health benefit plans that provide benefits for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of a health condition, accident or sickness, including an individual, group, blanket or franchise insurance policy or insurance agreement offered by certain enumerated entities.

In committee May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 9277

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to pricing changes for online grocery delivery services

Requires the clear and conspicuous disclosure of pricing changes for online grocery delivery services; imposes a fine of not more than one hundred dollars for the first offense and not more than two hundred fifty dollars for a second or subsequent offense for violations.

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 2820

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Designates portion of the state highway system as the "Detective Brian C. Mulkeen Memorial Bridge"

Designates a portion of the state highway system in the town of Woodbury, county of Orange, as the "Detective Brian C. Mulkeen Memorial Bridge".

Passed May 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 1538

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Prohibits the use of drilling fluids and flowback water from wells, pools or fields on any highway

Prohibits the use of drilling fluids and flowback water from wells, pools or fields on any highway for any purpose including but not limited to de-icing or dust suppression.

Passed May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 9266

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to certain data required in an annual report on the administration of managed long term care plans

Requires certain data to be included in reports on the administration of managed long term care plans; changes reporting period to annually.

In committee May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 6155

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Authorizes retired firefighters to be employed as fire science instructors by career and technical education centers without a reduction of benefits

Authorizes retired firefighters to be employed as fire science instructors by career and technical education centers without a reduction of their retirement benefits.

In committee May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor J 2257

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Celebrating March 26, 2024, as Bangladesh Day and commemorating the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track