Sen. Jake Ashby

Co-sponsor S 1226

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Determines that disability compensation or benefits received by veterans from the VA are not to be treated as income or resources for purposes of determining eligibility for means-tested programs

Determines that disability compensation or benefits received by veterans from the United States department of veterans affairs are not to be treated as income or resources for purposes of determining eligibility for means-tested programs.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1287

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Expands eligibility for the New York state excelsior scholarship award to certain applicants enrolled on a part-time basis or in a BOCES or other approved vocational program

Expands eligibility for the New York state excelsior scholarship award to certain applicants enrolled on a part-time basis or in a BOCES or other approved vocational program; provides criteria for eligibility, and limits on amounts and durations for any such awards.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1273

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Enacts into law components of legislation relating to the "Military Spouse Act of 2023"

Permits a military spouse to practice an occupation upon submission of licensure, certification or registration to practice an equivalent occupation issued by any other state; provided the licensure standards are not lower than those of this state.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1272

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes the New York state volunteer fire protection emergency reimbursement account

Establishes the New York state volunteer fire protection emergency reimbursement account; provides reimbursement for expenses incurred related to procurement of personal protective equipment and other expenses.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1453

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Allows credit unions, savings banks, savings and loan associations and federal savings associations to accept and secure deposits from municipal corporations

Allows credit unions, savings banks, savings and loan associations and federal savings associations to accept and secure deposits from municipal corporations.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1577

died · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires the department of education to report information regarding counselors, social workers and psychologists in schools

Requires the department of education to report information regarding counselors, social workers and psychologists in schools and to implement a plan to increase the school counselor, school social worker and school psychologist to student ratio to nationally accepted standards and provide funding for such.

died Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1637

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes the healthcare workforce innovation fund; appropriation

Establishes the healthcare workforce innovation fund for the purpose of expanding the direct care provider and home health aide workforce pipelines; makes appropriation.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1852

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes the consolidated assistance program for EMS departments which creates a sustainable state financing mechanism for emergency medical services

Establishes the consolidated assistance program for EMS departments which creates a sustainable state financing mechanism for emergency medical services.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2198

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to a tax credit for employment of an individual who has successfully completed a judicial diversion substance abuse treatment program or graduated from drug court

Establishes a tax credit for employment of an individual who has successfully completed a judicial diversion substance abuse treatment program or graduated from drug court.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2170

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Allows home-schooled children to participate in interscholastic athletic activities and drivers ed in the district where they reside

Allows home-schooled children to participate in interscholastic athletic activities and driver's education in the district where they reside.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track