Sen. Kristen Gonzalez

Co-sponsor S 900

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Prohibits the use of aversive conditioning and other certain punishments

Prohibits the use of aversive conditioning which includes any procedure which causes obvious signs of physical pain, including but not limited to hitting, pinching and electric shock; prohibits the use of any procedure or punishment which denies a vulnerable person reasonable sleep, shelter, bedding, bathroom facilities and any other aspect expected of a humane existence; defines terms.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 7621

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits

Requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2643

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to the operation of bicycles at stop signs and traffic-control signals

Relates to the operation of bicycles at stop signs and traffic-control signals.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1532

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires the board of education and the trustees or sole trustee of every school district to establish policies and procedures regarding the treatment of transgender or gender non-conforming students

Requires the board of education and the trustees or sole trustee of every school district to establish policies and procedures regarding the treatment of transgender or gender non-conforming students.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6081

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes the homeless protection act which designates certain offenses against homeless persons as hate crimes

Establishes the homeless protection act which designates certain offenses against homeless persons as hate crimes; includes the definition of homelessness.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 7672

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Creates the office of the correctional ombudsman

Creates the office of the correctional ombudsman to achieve transparency, fairness, impartiality and accountability in New York state correctional facilities; relates to reports by coroners; designates investigators of the office of the correctional ombudsman as peace officers; authorizes the attorney general to investigate the alleged commission of any criminal offense committed by an employee of the department of corrections and community supervision in connection with his or her official duties; relates to the confidentiality of certain records; includes the office of the correctional ombudsman records within the definition of public safety agency records; makes related provisions.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6327

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes new targets for offshore wind electricity generation

Establishes new targets for offshore wind electricity generation; includes the requirements that there is at least 9,900 megawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2035, 15,800 megawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2040, at least 18,000 megawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2045 and at least 20,000 megawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2050.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 7692

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes a task force to examine, evaluate and determine the feasibility of establishing a state-funded version of SNAP

Establishes a task force to examine, evaluate and determine the feasibility of establishing a state-funded version of SNAP; requires the task force to report its findings and a policy brief to the governor and the legislature.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 7558

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires the department of education to develop school health and mental health professionals to student ratios in public schools

Requires the department of education to develop school health and mental health professionals to student ratios in public schools for students who do not receive services pursuant to the individuals with disabilities education act.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 310

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to establishing the professional practice of certified midwifery

Establishes the professional practice of community midwifery; defines as the management in the home, birth center, or community setting, of normal pregnancies, child birth, and postpartum care, including newborn evaluation, resuscitation and referral for infants; sets requirements for license and practice.

In committee Jan 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track