Expands opportunities for veteran-owned business enterprises.
Sen. Rob Ortt
Sponsored bills
Repeals the prohibition on fossil fuel equipment and building systems in new buildings that is to become effective in 2026.
Prohibits a government entity, its political subdivisions, agents or assigns from issuing regulations or guidance related to the COVID-19 virus without first getting approval from the state legislature.
Requires a valid government issued photo identification card be presented when casting a ballot; provides for persons eligible for Medicaid to receive identification cards.
Adopts the interstate nurse licensure compact (Part A); adopts the advanced practice registered nurse compact (Part B).
Allows school districts to permit home-schooled students to participate in district interscholastic sports.
Establishes the office of Native American affairs to act as a centralized office for Native American nations to access information on state programs that are provided to Native Americans.
Establishes a veterans internship program (V.I.P. NY); awards ten percent of available internships in the assembly youth participation program and the senate student program to eligible honorably discharged veterans.
Establishes a task force on veterans employment opportunities in the department of veterans' services.
Expands the use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes by the Volunteer and Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association of Lewiston Fire Company No. 1.