Sen. Steve Rhoads

Co-sponsor S 6964

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Prohibits local government action which prevents the enforcement of federal laws

Requires that local governments comply with a detainer request issued by a federal law enforcement agency; requires that such local government not interfere with the ability of federal law enforcement officials to conduct enforcement activities at municipal or county jails in furtherance of their duty to enforce federal laws.

In committee Feb 23, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 8625

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Enacts the New York state antisemitism vandalism act

Enacts the New York state antisemitism vandalism act which establishes the crime of vandalism of pro-Israel print, which provides a class A misdemeanor for any individual who intentionally destroys, damages, removes, or causes to be destroyed, damaged or removed any banner, poster, flyer or billboard which is located in a public space, where the intent or purpose of such banner, poster, flyer or billboard is to bring awareness for Israeli individuals who have been victims of a crime, or to positively support the country or citizens of Israel in any way.

In committee Feb 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 5173

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to county-wide shared services panels

Authorizes the South Nassau Water Authority and the North Shore Water Authority to remain eligible for funding in state fiscal year two thousand twenty-four--two thousand twenty-five.

In committee Feb 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 8578

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes a housing infrastructure tax credit to provide a credit of up to ten percent of costs for infrastructure projects

Establishes a housing infrastructure tax credit to provide a credit of up to ten percent of costs for infrastructure projects related to the construction of new homes or multiple dwellings commenced and completed within a specific time period.

In committee Feb 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 8568

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a feasibility study on the use of small modular reactors

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a feasibility study and prepare a report on the benefits and implementation of nuclear small modular reactors.

In committee Feb 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 8567

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to directing the public service commission to evaluate hydrogen, sewage thermal energy, and nuclear small modular reactors as renewable energy sources

Directs the public service commission to evaluate hydrogen, sewage thermal energy, and nuclear small modular reactors as renewable energy sources and report the results of such evaluation to the governor and the legislature.

In committee Feb 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 8570

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a feasibility study on sewage thermal energy

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a feasibility study and prepare a report on the benefits and implementation of sewage thermal energy.

In committee Feb 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary J 1801

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Mourning the death of Robert Niemczyk Sr., Honorary Hicksville Fire Chief, devoted family man and distinguished member of his community

Passed Feb 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor J 1806

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Congratulating Dr. Jeanette Epps upon the occasion of serving as a Mission Specialist aboard NASA's SpaceX Dragon to the International Space Station

Passed Feb 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary J 1804

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Commending Lieutenant Brendan Mullaney upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate

Passed Feb 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track