Sen. Kevin Thomas

Co-sponsor S 6651

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to applying cost-of-living adjustments

Provides a cost-of-living adjustment for New York public retirement systems.

In committee Jan 6, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 7190

died · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to projects approved by the Nassau county industrial development agency

Amends the approval process for projects of the Nassau county industrial development agency in the village of Hempstead; provides that the IDA adopt guidelines, approved by the governing body of the village with respect to approval of projects within Hempstead.

died Jan 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 7656

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Prohibits unsolicited telemarketing sales calls during certain declared states of emergency

Prohibits unsolicited telemarketing sales calls during a declared state of emergency or disaster emergency where the declaration or proclamation of emergency includes a finding that unsolicited telemarketing sales calls would impair actions taken to limit, control, or mitigate the emergency; explains the basis of such finding; provides that such prohibition may not extend for a period of more than two weeks, subject to renewal for additional two-week periods by further findings of necessity made at the end of each two-week period.

In committee Jan 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 7477

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Prohibits the possession and use of live ammunition at a film production facility or a qualified film production facility

Prohibits the possession and use of live ammunition at a film production facility or a qualified film production facility; requires all persons employed or present at a film production facility or a qualified film production facility to receive proper training on the safe use, handling, storage and transportation of firearms.

In committee Jan 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 5722

died · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Restricts certain practices from remote supervision by licensed pharmacists

Prohibits drugs from being dispensed unless a licensed pharmacist has verified that: the package contains the drug to be dispensed, whether the drug is packaged in a child-resistant container, whether a stock container is open and the quantity of the drug to be dispensed.

died Jan 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 6002

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to remote or electronic delivery of certain programs of continuing education

Provides that where mandatory continuing education programs are offered through electronic or other remote means where the licensee must provide proof of attendance by responding to a visual or auditory prompt in the program, such program shall provide a sufficient length of time for a person with a visual or other impairment to be able to view and respond to such prompt or direction.

In committee Jan 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 3213

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to procurement requirements for end point device security

Directs that state agencies require that procurement of personal computing goods, services and solutions meet the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework.

In committee Jan 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 98

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to providing an additional ten percent credit on qualified labor expenses under the empire state film production and post production credits in Nassau and Suffolk counties

Provides an additional ten percent credit on qualified labor expenses under the empire state film production credit and empire state film post production credit in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

In committee Jan 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 2088

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to requiring internet service providers to charge a residential rate to emergency service organizations

Relates to requiring internet service providers to charge a residential rate to emergency service organizations; creates a new article for the regulation of internet service providers.

In committee Jan 5, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 2156

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to the duty of real estate brokers to supervise salesmen and associate brokers

Codifies the duty of real estate brokers to supervise salesmen and associate brokers through regular, frequent and consistent personal guidance, instruction and oversight; lists elements of supervision including the ability to familiarize salesmen with state and federal laws against discrimination.

In committee Jan 5, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track