Senator • Democrat
Brian Kavanagh
New York • District SD-027
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Activity Summary
Bills Sponsored
27
Aggregate Impact (Sponsored Bills):
100% Positive
Voting Pattern
Nay: 24
Yea: 8890
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Sponsored Bills
NY S00028•Introduced
Eliminates provisions exempting employees with disabilities from the minimum wage law; provides that laws or minimum wage orders that authorize an employer to pay a wage that is less than the minimum wage are valid provided that under such laws or orders an employee with a disability is paid the same wage as an employee in a comparable position that does not have a disability.
Co-Sponsor
NY S00439•Introduced
Enacts "the prison minimum wage act" relating to payment for labor performed by incarcerated individuals.
Co-Sponsor
NY S01280•Introduced
Requires the display of certain labels and warnings on gas stoves sold, displayed for sale, or offered for sale at retail to a consumer in this state; authorizes the department of state to adopt regulations regarding the placement and format of such labels; provides for penalties; authorizes the attorney general to enforce such provisions.
Co-Sponsor
NY S01069•Engrossed
Prohibits the lease of state forests, reforestation areas, wildlife management areas and unique areas for the purpose of gas and oil production.
Co-Sponsor
NY S07413•Introduced
Requires notice to be provided ninety days prior to commencement of a foreclosure action by a homeowners' association or condominium board to enforce a lien for unpaid common charges, assessments, fines or fees.
Primary Sponsor
NY S07320•Introduced
Prohibits discriminatory practices by real estate appraisers; furthers fair housing compliance.
Primary Sponsor
NY S04275•Introduced
Relates to the closure of nursing homes.
Primary Sponsor
NY S05751•Introduced
Amends the constitution to delete the requirement that registration for purposes of voting be completed at least ten days before election day; provides that laws be made to adequately safeguard against deception in the exercise of the right of suffrage.
Co-Sponsor
NY S00952•Introduced
Requires that the entire amount of a rental deposit or advance be refundable to the tenant upon the tenant's vacating of the premises except for an amount lawfully retained for non-payment of rent or utilities, damage caused by the tenant, or storage costs; requires landlord to provide an itemized statement of damages and to return the balance of the deposit within 14 days; requires that tenant be given the opportunity to inspect the rental premises prior to signing a lease; allows a grantee or assignee of the leased premises to demand that an escrow account be opened.
Primary Sponsor
NY S07282•Introduced
Ends involuntary servitude in state and local correctional facilities in New York state.
Co-Sponsor
NY S05662•Introduced
Relates to authorizing a reduction of taxes pursuant to shelter rent; provides that such taxes shall not be assessed on projects located in New York City.
Primary Sponsor
NY S04842•Introduced
Enacts the "Renewable Capitol act"; requires the office of general services, in consultation with the power authority of the state of New York, to ensure that all operations that power, heat or cool the empire state plaza complex shall entirely use renewable energy systems; requires the office of general services to establish an advisory committee to advise the office of general services on the preparation, design and content of a plan for the use of renewable energy systems.
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NY S04520•Introduced
Relates to the role of the department of corrections and community supervision in planning and facilitating the discharge or release of incarcerated individuals to the community.
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NY S03877•Introduced
Requires the New York city department of buildings to confirm that there are no tenants living at certain properties prior to approving or issuing permits for the demolition or the substantial alteration or renovation of such properties.
Co-Sponsor
NY S03629•Engrossed
Prohibits the participation of certain animals in traveling animal acts; prohibits the department of environmental conservation from issuing permits or licenses allowing participation of certain animals in traveling animal acts; excludes certain permanent performing institutions; imposes a civil penalty not to exceed $1000 for a violation.
Co-Sponsor
NY S00394•Introduced
Establishes application processing and review requirements for reprieves, commutations and pardons by the governor; requires the governor to provide: a written notification that the application has been received; a receipt number that the applicant can then use to check on the applicant's application status; guidelines for supplementing the application with additional or updated information; and a notification when a decision is made on the application; requires quarterly reports to the legislature regarding reprieves, commutations and pardons.
Co-Sponsor
NY S00342•Introduced
Establishes the "earned time act" providing for time allowances against the term or maximum term of sentences imposed by the court to be credited on an annual pro rata basis.
Co-Sponsor
NY S00159•Introduced
Provides for findings of the state board of parole necessary for discretionary release of incarcerated individuals on parole.
Co-Sponsor
NY S04558•Introduced
Requires fashion sellers to carry out environmental due diligence for the portions of their business related to wearing apparel, footwear or fashion bags, including wearing apparel, footwear or fashion bags produced as a private label; establishes a fashion remediation fund.
Co-Sponsor
NY S02057•Introduced
Enacts the "beauty justice act"; provides for the regulation of ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics; prohibits the sale of personal care products and cosmetic products containing certain restricted products.
Co-Sponsor
NY S07203•Introduced
Enacts the tropical rainforest economic & environmental sustainability act requiring that companies contracting with the state do not contribute to tropical forest degradation or deforestation directly or through their supply chains; establishes the supply chain transparency assistance program to assist small and medium-sized businesses and minority and women-owned businesses in achieving compliant supply chains.
Co-Sponsor
NY S04071•Engrossed
Includes stormwater in the definition of sewage for purposes of certain water, sewer, and water and sewer authorities; defines stormwater.
Co-Sponsor
NY S07145•Introduced
Prohibits participation in torture and improper treatment of incarcerated individuals by health care professionals; prohibits a health care professional from engaging, assisting or planning the torture or improper treatment of an incarcerated individual; requires health care professionals to report torture and improper treatment.
Co-Sponsor
NY S02097•Engrossed
Limits liability of producers, representative organizations and retailers for antitrust, restraint of trade, or unfair trade practices arising from actions undertaken in accordance with a carpet collection program.
Primary Sponsor
NY S06971•Introduced
Relates to actions upon a subordinate bond or note; provides a statute of limitations for such actions.
Primary Sponsor
NY S06923•Introduced
Provides for absence from school for the mental or behavioral health of the minor.
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NY S05037•Introduced
Establishes visiting policies for incarcerated people, to provide incarcerated people opportunities for personal contact with relatives, friends, clergy, volunteers and other persons to promote better institutional adjustment and better community adjustment upon release.
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