Sen. Rich Funke

Co-sponsor S 3018

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Eliminates the requirement that certain minority and women-owned business enterprise owners have a personal net worth of less than three million five hundred thousand dollars in order to obtain certification

Eliminates the requirement that certain minority and women-owned business enterprise owners have a personal net worth of less than three million five hundred thousand dollars in order to obtain certification as a certified minority and women-owned business enterprise; clarifies that an individual's net worth is to be considered in determining eligibility for certification under article 15-A of the executive law.

In committee Jun 21, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6790

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to reciprocity of debarments imposed under the federal Davis-Bacon Act

Relates to reciprocity of debarments imposed under the federal Davis-Bacon Act and directs the governor to convene a work group to study and make recommendations to the legislature regarding the appropriate payment of supplements to construction workers; prohibits companies who violate the Davis-Bacon act from contracting with the state.

In committee Jun 21, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 4283

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Exempts certain BOCES capital expenditures from limitations upon local school district tax levies

Exempts certain BOCES capital expenditures from limitations upon local school district tax levies.

In committee Jun 21, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3745

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes the electric vehicle charging tariff

Provides that each investor owned utility must file with the public service commission an electric vehicle charging tariff that allows a customer to purchase electricity solely for the purpose of recharging an electric vehicle; defines terms; makes related provisions.

In committee Jun 21, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5987

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Authorizes the study of parole officer staffing

Authorizes the study of the staffing of parole officers and other employees of the department assigned to community supervision; provides such study shall include, but not be limited to, a review of the number of parole officers in the field and in facilities, the number of persons released to community supervision, the caseloads assigned to parole officers, and whether such staffing is sufficient to achieve the public safety goals of the department and the reentry objectives of community supervision.

In committee Jun 21, 2017 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 1120

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Provides small businesses with grants to commercialize energy and environmental technology innovations in-state

Provides small businesses with grants of up to $100,000 to commercialize energy and environmental technology innovations and ideas in-state to stimulate economic development.

In committee Jun 20, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 6694

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to developing a senior tourism program

Provides for the establishment of a senior tourism program to study and make recommendations on the improvement of travel amenities available to seniors; including senior-friendly tourism attractions.

In committee Jun 20, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary J 2926

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Congratulating the Victor High School Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team and Coach Jim Andre upon the occasion of capturing the New York State Class B Championship

Passed Jun 20, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary J 2925

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Congratulating the Bishop Kearney High School Varsity Softball Team and Coach Dave Herbst upon the occasion of capturing the New York State Class C Championship

Passed Jun 20, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary J 2927

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Congratulating the Pittsford High School Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team and Coach Donovan Lopez upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Class A Championship

Passed Jun 20, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track