Sen. Tim Kennedy

Co-sponsor S 2804

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to establishing the housing access voucher program

Relates to establishing the housing access voucher program; provides that the commissioner of the division of housing and community renewal shall implement a program of rental assistance in the form of housing vouchers for eligible individuals and families who are homeless or who face an imminent loss of housing; provides that the commissioner shall designate housing access voucher local administrators in the state to administer the program.

In committee Feb 8, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 8238

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Extends the credit for rehabilitation of historic properties

Extends the credit for rehabilitation of historic properties until 2032; adds an annual reporting requirement.

In committee Feb 7, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 7832

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to the hiring of security guards by public sports venues with a capacity of at least sixty thousand people located in the county of Erie

Relates to the hiring of security guards by public sports venues with a capacity of at least sixty thousand people located in the county of Erie.

In committee Feb 2, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 1572

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to coverage for health care services under the basic health program for individuals whose immigration status renders him or her ineligible for federal financial participation

Provides eligibility for services under the basic health program for individuals whose immigration status renders him or her ineligible for federal financial participation and who meet additional requirements.

In committee Feb 1, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5374

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to fair pay for home care aides

Enacts provisions to provide minimum wages for home care aides; requires at least 150% of minimum wage or other set minimum; directs the commissioner of health to set regional minimum rates of reimbursement for home care aides under medicaid and managed care plans.

In committee Feb 1, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 4845

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to providing reforms to the New York state worker adjustment and retraining notification act

Removes the exclusion of part-time employees from certain definitions relating to employment and expanding the definition of employer; removes certain exclusions for employer notice requirements for the closing of a facility; removes the discretionary reduction of penalties for employers for certain acts or omissions concerning notice requirements for mass layoffs, relocations or employment loss; removes the maximum time period for determining back pay and other liabilities for certain employees who experience employment loss; allows the attorney general to take certain action to assist certain employees in receiving back pay and other liabilities; requires employers to pay severance to employees when there is a plant closing, relocation, or mass layoff.

In committee Jan 31, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary J 1730

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Recognizing March 6, 2022, as World Lymphedema Day, and paying special tribute to Dr. Joseph H. Dayan for his outstanding advocacy, education, and research contributions to the lymphatic community

Passed Jan 25, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary J 1729

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 6, 2022, as Lymphedema Day in the State of New York

Passed Jan 25, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary J 1709

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Honoring Officer Anthony LeBron upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of distinguished service to the Buffalo Police Department

Passed Jan 25, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary J 1708

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Commending Ronald Knox for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to Doyle Volunteer Hose Company No. 2

Passed Jan 25, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track