Sen. Steve Rhoads

Co-sponsor S 231

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to persons authorized to visit inmate-patient facilities of the department of mental hygiene

Authorizes the governor and lieutenant-governor, commissioner of general services, secretary of state, comptroller, attorney general, and members of the legislature, provided that such request does not impact upon the department's ability to manage its facilities as determined by the director of the facility, to visit any facility designated by the commissioner of mental health for care and treatment.

In committee May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor J 2250

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

celebrating the 126th Anniversary of the birth of Paul Robeson

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor J 2351

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Mad Wednesdays, and paying tribute to its founder, Maria Davis, for her ceaseless dedication to HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 8544

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to permitting certain claims for compensation based on death due to COVID-19 in memory of Joseph Fletcher

Enacts the "Joseph Fletcher act"; permits certain claims by essential employees for compensation based on death due to COVID-19 which were previously denied or not timely filed.

In committee May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor J 2267

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Congratulating the City of Poughkeepsie upon the occasion of hosting the 17th Annual Guelaguetza Festival on August 4, 2024

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor J 2350

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Honoring Virginia Mulhall upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Liberty Bell Award by the Washington County Bar Association

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor J 2308

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 9, 2024, as Sneakers Day in the State of New York

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor J 2307

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2024, as Gun Violence Awareness Month in the State of New York

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor J 2306

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Congratulating the Binghamton University Debate Team upon the occasion of capturing the Cross-Examination Debate Association's National Tournament Championship

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3170

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes "Kyra's Law"

Requires the court to consider a child's health and safety when making a decision regarding child custody and visitation; directs the court to review certain information as it relates to allegations of child abuse, domestic violence and child safety; requires the court to appoint an attorney to represent the child when credible allegations of serious risk to the child's safety have been made.

In committee May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track