Sen. James Gaughran

Primary S 1314

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Suspends certain provisions relating to petitions for incorporation of a village

Suspends certain provisions relating to petitions for incorporation of a village until December 31, 2024; directs the department of state to conduct a study on the existing laws and regulations regarding the incorporation, merger, and dissolution of municipalities for the purpose of making recommendations of amendments to such laws.

In committee May 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 63

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to allowances for the costs of diapers

Relates to authorizing the payment of costs, up to eighty dollars, of diapers for an eligible child two years of age or younger for children receiving safety net assistance.

Passed May 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6522

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Protects patients from certain penalties due to money judgments arising from actions brought by hospitals or health care professionals

Protects patients from liens against their primary residence and wage garnishment due to money judgments arising from actions brought by hospitals or health care professionals.

In committee May 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 9091

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to special accidental death benefits for certain deceased paid employees of the city of New York or the New York city health and hospitals corporation

Relates to special accidental death benefits for certain deceased paid employees of the city of New York or the New York city health and hospitals corporation whose duties are to provide medical, behavioral health, dental, or other health-related services.

In committee May 9, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 849

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the statute of limitations for actions based on employment discrimination

Relates to the statute of limitations for actions based on discriminatory practices in employment; establishes action must be commenced within six years.

Passed May 9, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1738

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the water resources planning council

Expands the water resources planning council; directs such council to fulfill certain duties; requires reports from the council.

In committee May 6, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1273

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Safeguards cash accounts for people with developmental disabilities in a facility

Safeguards cash accounts for people with developmental disabilities in a facility under the control of the commissioner of mental health, the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities and the commissioner of alcoholism and substance abuse services.

Passed May 5, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1762

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes the "New York public banking act"

Establishes the "New York public banking act"; authorizes municipal and other local governments to form and control public banks through the ownership of capital stock or other ownership interests, and to loan or grant public funds or lend public credit to such public banks for the public purposes of achieving cost savings, strengthening local economies, supporting community economic development, and addressing infrastructure and housing needs for localities.

In committee May 5, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 9020

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to the territory of a county district

Provides that the territory of certain county districts may coincide with the territorial boundaries of the county.

In committee May 4, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 5136

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to protections for private education loan borrowers and cosigners

Enacts protections for private education loan borrowers and cosigners; requires certain notifications from creditors and debt collectors; prohibits acceleration; enacts provisions for cosigner release.

Passed May 4, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track