Sen. Jeremy Cooney

Primary J 2498

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Mourning the untimely death of James E. Sauer, renowned pilot, loving husband and father, and devoted member of his community

Passed May 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 8315

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Prohibits insurers from excluding, limiting, restricting, or reducing coverage on a homeowners' insurance policy based on the breed of dog owned

Prohibits insurers from excluding, limiting, restricting, or reducing coverage on a homeowners' insurance policy based solely on the insured harboring or owning a specific breed of dog.

In committee May 10, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 7388

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to the workers' compensation benefit of certain disabled employees

Provides that the weekly benefit which the disabled employee is entitled to receive for disability commencing: on or after January first, two thousand twenty-four shall be fifty percent of the employee's average weekly wage but shall not exceed fifty percent of the state average weekly wage; on or after January first, two thousand twenty-five shall be fifty-five percent of the employee's average weekly wage but shall not exceed fifty-five percent of the state average weekly wage; on or after January first, two thousand twenty-six shall be sixty percent of the employee's weekly average wage but shall not exceed sixty percent of the state average weekly wage; and on or after January first of each succeeding year, shall be sixty-seven percent of the employee's average weekly wage but shall not exceed sixty-seven percent of the state average weekly wage.

In committee May 10, 2022 0 co-sponsors 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

Co-sponsor S 1658

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the regulation of short-term rental units

Relates to the regulation of short-term rental units; authorizes short-term rental units; requires short-term rental hosts to register each unit with the division of housing and community renewal.

In committee May 4, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 8230

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes limits upon local government tax levies

Establishes limits upon local government tax levies.

In committee May 3, 2022 0 co-sponsors 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 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

Primary S 8943

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to an engineering technology degree

Provides that an applicant with a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering technology and an applicant with a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering shall have the same number of education and experience credit requirements, shall have the same eligibility for an identification card as "an engineer in training", as well as examination and examination eligibility requirements.

In committee Apr 29, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 5435

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to certified registered nurse anesthetists

Defines the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetist; requires collaboration with a licensed physician qualified to determine the need for anesthesia services; requires licensing; defines qualifications.

In committee Apr 29, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track