Sen. James Skoufis

Co-sponsor S 2766

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to actions for non-payment of wages

Provides that a contractor making or taking a construction contract shall assume liability for any debt resulting from making a wage claim, owed to a wage claimant or third party on the wage claimant's behalf, incurred by a subcontractor at any tier acting under, by, or for the contractor for the wage claimant's performance of labor; provides for wage theft prevention and enforcement.

In committee Jun 2, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 70

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to enacting the "hate crimes analysis and review act"

Enacts the "hate crimes analysis and review act", specifying the collection and reporting of certain demographic data regarding the victims and alleged perpetrators of hate crimes.

Passed Jun 1, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 1759

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to establishing a list of emerging contaminants

Relates to adding additional chemicals to the list of emerging contaminants; directs the commissioner of health to establish the first list within 90 days and to update the list every three years.

Passed Jun 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 6641

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Extends the provisions of chapter 118 of the laws of 2012 relating to the powers of the chairman and members of the authority

Extends provisions relating to the powers of the chairman and members of the authority.

In committee May 26, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 1836

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes the office of the advocate for people with disabilities

Establishes the office of the advocate for people with disabilities to advocate on behalf of persons with disabilities and assure that persons with disabilities are afforded the opportunity to exercise all of the rights and responsibilities accorded to citizens of the state of New York.

In committee May 24, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary J 779

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Commending Ty'Shawn James upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal

Passed May 20, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 1414

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to accreditation, approval, and operation of midwifery birth centers

Provides that the commissioner of health shall approve the operating certificate of a midwifery birth center which is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization.

In committee May 20, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary J 807

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Celebrating the life of Paul Piperato, renowned Rockland County Clerk, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Passed May 20, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 5506

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to permitting all beds in hospice residences to be dually certified as both hospice and in-patient beds

Permits up to one hundred percent of beds in hospice residences to be dually certified as both hospice and in-patient beds.

In committee May 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1168

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes clinical staffing committees

Requires certain facilities establish clinical staffing committees.

In committee May 4, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track