Release Date: 8/20/2008
Publication Date: 8/20/2008
8/20/2008 STATEMENT BY SENATE MAJORITY LEADER DEAN G. SKELOS
The extraordinary session of the State Legislature - - called by theGovernor to address the fiscal challenges facing New York - - has been asuccess because we have worked together to achieve significant savings inthis year’s budget without raising ta...
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Release Date: 8/20/2008
Publication Date: 8/20/2008
8/20/2008 SENATE PASSES CONSTITUTIONAL SPENDING CAP TO PROTECT TAXPAYERS
The New York State Senate today passed legislation (S.8738) to enact a constitutional spending cap that would limit year-to-year State spending increases to no more than four percent and force both houses of the Legislature and Governor to live withi...
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Release Date: 8/19/2008
Publication Date: 8/19/2008
8/19/2008 SENATE PASSES BILL TO PROHIBIT ZONE PRICING OF GASOLINE
The New York State Senate today gave final legislative approval to a bill, sponsored by Senator James Alesi (R-C, Perinton), to prohibit discriminatory pricing policies by petroleum companies.
"We're continuing to see sky-high prices for gas...
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Release Date: 8/15/2008
Publication Date: 8/15/2008
8/15/2008 LEADING ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS SUPPORT SENATE PLAN TO REDUCE SCHOOL ENERGY COSTS
The State's leading environmental groups today expressed support for a Senate Majority plan to give school districts the ability to reduce their soaring energy costs through a series of initiatives designed to increase energy efficiency and promote...
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Release Date: 8/8/2008
Publication Date: 8/8/2008
08/08/2008 SENATE PASSES BILL TO ENFORCE COLLECTION OF TAXES
ON RESERVATIONS
The New York State Senate today passed legislation (S.8146-B), sponsored by Senator Michael Nozzolio (R-C, Fayette) to enforce the collection of sales taxes on tobacco products sold to non-Indians at Indian-owned businesses.
"The on-going di...
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Release Date: 4/23/2008
Publication Date: 4/28/2008 9:36:00 AM
4/23/2008 SENATE INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO EDUCATE CHILDREN, PARENTS ON SAFE, RESPONSIBLE INTERNET USE
The New York State Senate today announced legislation, sponsored bySenator Stephen Saland (R-C-I, Poughkeepsie), to ensure students, parentsand teachers have the resources they need to keep children safe while usingthe Internet. T...
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Release Date: 4/15/2008
Publication Date: 4/15/2008
4/15/08 SENATE PASSES PAY EQUITY LEGISLATION
Bill Commissions a Study on Wage Differential Issues, Increases Penalties On Employers Practicing Wage Discrimination The New York Sta...
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Release Date: 4/3/2008
Publication Date: 4/3/2008
4/03/2008 SENATE PASSES LEGISLATION TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR LEAVING THE SCENE OF A BOATING ACCIDENT
The New York State Senate today passed legislation, sponsored bySenator John DeFrancisco (R-C-I-WF, Syracuse) that would increase thepenalties for boaters who leave the scene of a boating accident, makingthem consistent...
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Release Date: 4/2/2008
Publication Date: 4/2/2008
4/02/2008 STATE SENATE PASSES "CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION PREVENTION ACT OF 2008"
The New York State Senate today passed a comprehensive plan,sponsored by Senator Dale Volker (R-C-I, Depew), that would enactaggressive measures to protect children from the dangers posed by Internetpredators, child por...
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Release Date: 4/1/2008
Publication Date: 4/1/2008
4/01/2008 STATEMENT BY SENATE MAJORITY LEADER JOSEPH L. BRUNO
I congratulate Governor Paterson for requesting that the AttorneyGeneral investigate the New York State Police in light of the role theyplayed in the Troopergate scandal, as well as other disturbing allegationsraised by the N...
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Release Date: 3/18/2008
Publication Date: 3/18/2008
3/18/2008 SENATE PASSES "GRANNY’S LAW"
The New York State Senate today gave final legislative passage to abill (S.6979), sponsored by Senator Martin Golden (R-C, Brooklyn), thatwould impose stiffer penalties for physical attacks on senior citizens. Senator Golden and t...
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Release Date: 3/12/2008
Publication Date: 3/12/2008
3/12/2008 STATEMENT BY SENATE MAJORITY LEADER JOSEPH L. BRUNO
For the last several days New York has faced a crisis unlike anyother ever faced in State history, but it is now time to move on. Reportstoday that the Governor will resign underscore the severity of the crisis. But this Sta...
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Release Date: 3/11/2008
Publication Date: 3/11/2008
3/11/2008 SENATE MAJORITY PROPOSES CONSTITUTIONAL SPENDING CAP TO PROTECT TAXPAYERS Senate’s Plan Limits Spending and Taxes; Increases Accountability
The New York State Senate Majority today proposed enactment of aconstitutional spending cap that would prevent the Executive fromsubmitting a...
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Release Date: 3/6/2008
Publication Date: 3/6/2008
3/6/2008 SENATE TO REJECT "SPITZER CAR TAX" PROPOSED 300 PERCENT HIKE WOULD UNFAIRLY BURDEN NY DRIVERS
The New York State Senate Majority today announced it will reject the"Spitzer Car Tax" when it advances its budget next week, since the proposedthree hundred percent tax hike would unfairly...
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Release Date: 3/5/2008
Publication Date: 3/5/2008
3/5/2008 STATEMENT BY SENATE MAJORITY LEADER JOSEPH L. BRUNO
Reports today that the Assembly is about to embrace a multi-billionincrease in the state’s personal income tax are very disturbing. This,combined with reports that the Working Families Party is calling for a $16billion ...
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Release Date: 3/5/2008
Publication Date: 3/5/2008
3/5/2008 STATE SENATE TAKES ACTION TO KEEP OUR SCHOOLS SAFE AND PROTECT NEW YORK'S CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL ABUSE
Members of the New York State Senate Majority today announced actionon a comprehensive plan to enhance school safety and ensure the well-beingof millions of children across the State. The Senate'...
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Release Date: 2/26/2008
Publication Date: 2/26/2008
2/26/2008 Senate Forecasts Nearly $100 Million in Additional State Revenues
Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno and members of the SenateMajority Conference today released a revenue forecast by the Senate FinanceCommittee that estimates additional General Fund revenues, above theExecutive’s projection, of $4 million in 20...
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Release Date: 2/22/2008
Publication Date: 2/22/2008
2/22/2008 PETER KOO ANNOUNCES RUN FOR STATE SENATE
Peter Koo, President and CEO of the Starside Drugs Pharmacy chain, Chairman of Program Services for the Flushing Business Improvement District (BID), President of the Flushing Chinese Business Association, and member of Community Board 7 announced hi...
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Release Date: 2/13/2008
Publication Date: 2/13/2008
2/13/2008 SENATE PASSES BILL TO PROVIDE IMPROVED BENEFITS TO NEW YORK CITY SCHOOL TEACHERS
The New York State Senate today gave final legislative approval to abill, sponsored by Senator Serphin Maltese (Queens), that would allowcertain members of the New York City Teachers’ Retirement System to retireearly wi...
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Release Date: 2/13/2008
Publication Date: 2/13/2008
2/13/2008 STATEMENT BY SENATE MAJORITY LEADER JOSEPH L. BRUNO ON MTA & DOT CAPITAL PLANS
As we move forward with the State budget process, it is criticallyimportant that the Legislature have all the information necessary to planfor the future needs of the state’s transportation infrastructure. Currently, the MTA’s fiv...
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Release Date: 2/13/2008
Publication Date: 2/13/2008
2/13/2008 STATEMENT BY SENATE MAJORITY LEADER JOSEPH L. BRUNO ON RACING LEGISLATION
More than two years ago, we set out with these goals for any finalagreement on the future of thoroughbred horse racing in New York State:more accountability, increased oversight and greater transparency, and thecreation of a new racing model that ref...
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Release Date: 2/12/2008
Publication Date: 2/12/2008
2/12/2008 SENATE PASSES LEGISLATION TO PROTECT NEW YORKERS FROM SEX PREDATORS ON THE INTERNET
SENATE PASSES LEGISLATION TO PROTECT NEW YORKERS FROM SEX PREDATORS ON THE INTERNET The New York State Senate today passed legislation sponsored bySenator Dean Skelos (R, Rockville Centre) that would dramatically enhancepro...
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Release Date: 2/1/2008
Publication Date: 2/1/2008
2/1/2008 BRUNO AND SILVER ANNOUNCE JOINT LEGISLATIVE BUDGET SCHEDULE
Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno and Assembly Speaker SheldonSilver today announced an agreement on a joint legislative budget schedulethat sets out deadlines the Legislature will adhere to in order to achievean on-time budget for New York Stat...
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Release Date: 1/31/2008
Publication Date: 1/31/2008
1/31/2008 SENATE MAJORITY LEADER JOSEPH L. BRUNO RELEASES A STATEMENT ON CONGESTION PRICEING
The vote today on the congestion pricing plan came following an openprocess with input from the public in the metropolitan area. The originalcongestion pricing plan was changed to reflect concerns that were raisedduring fourteen public hearings...
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Release Date: 1/30/2008
Publication Date: 1/30/2008
1/30/2008 Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno Endorses McCain
With the results of the Florida Republican Presidential Primary nowin, the field of candidates is narrowing and a leader is emerging. I spokewith Rudy Giuliani this morning and he confirmed that he is dropping out ofthe race ...
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Release Date: 1/23/2008
Publication Date: 1/23/2008
1/23/2008 SENATE PASSES UPSTATE NOW -- A COMPREHENSIVE
JOB GROWTH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR UPSTATE
The New York State Senate today passed Upstate Now, a comprehensivejob creation and economic growth plan that will transform and revitalizethe upstate economy, generate billions of dollars in new investment, andcreate th...
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