Sen. James Gaughran

Primary J 2406

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Congratulating Joan Olivero upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award, the most prestigious of Girl Scouting honors

Passed May 3, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 6193

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Designates April twentieth as a day of commemoration to be known as New York state constitution day

Designates April twentieth as a day of commemoration to be known as New York State Constitution Day.

Passed May 3, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1288

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes the veteran career assistance program within the SUNY and CUNY systems

Establishes the veteran career assistance program within the SUNY and CUNY systems to provide veterans with assistance in resume writing and employment placement services.

Passed May 3, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1378

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to a real property tax exemption for property owned by certain persons performing active duty in a combat zone

Authorizes municipalities to offer a real property tax exemption for property owned by certain persons performing active duty in a combat zone in an amount to the extent of fifteen percent of the assessed value of the real property, but shall not exceed twelve thousand dollars.

Passed May 3, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5473

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the rights of parties involved in foreclosure actions

Relates to the rights of parties involved in foreclosure actions; provides additional details regarding the commencement and termination of certain actions related to real property.

In committee May 3, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1829

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to prepare a report regarding the replacement of certain electric generating sites with renewable energy development and energy storage

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to prepare a report regarding the replacement of decommissioned or dormant electric generating sites with renewable energy development and energy storage opportunities.

Passed May 2, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 1093

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Excludes deer management professionals retained by the incorporated village of Lloyd Harbor, or the incorporated village of Upper Brookville from the hunting rifle ban on Long Island

Excludes deer management professionals retained by the incorporated village of Lloyd Harbor, or the incorporated village of Upper Brookville from the hunting rifle ban on Long Island.

Passed May 2, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 6244

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Waives pandemic unemployment assistance repayments under certain circumstances

Waives Unemployment Pandemic Benefits repayments in whole or in part if the payment of such pandemic unemployment assistance was without fault on the part of the claimant and such repayment would be contrary to equity and good conscience.

Passed May 2, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6813

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to unfair claim settlement practices

Relates to claim settlement practices when an insurer refuses to pay or is delaying payment of a settlement; provides a policyholder a private right of action against such insurer doing business in the state who has refused or delayed payment of an insurance claim.

In committee Apr 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1053

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to establishing the crime of voyeurism

Establishes the crime of voyeurism in the first and second degree which is defined as when someone for their own amusement, entertainment, profit, sexual arousal or sexual gratification trespasses for the purpose of viewing a person dressing or undressing or the sexual or other intimate parts of such person at a place and time when such person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, without such person's knowledge or consent.

Passed Apr 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track