Rep. Phara Souffrant Forrest

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District HD-057
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 105

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State (New York)
New York 2021-2022 General Assembly

Directs the division of housing and community renewal to conduct a study on alternatives to the affordable New York housing program by investigating new models and partnerships to provide affordable housing to residents of the state. [AB-10377] [Housing ] [Community Development ] [Economic Development ]
Directs the division of housing and community renewal to conduct a study on alternatives to the affordable New York housing program by investigating new models and partnerships to provide affordable housing to residents of the state.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Phara Souffrant Forrest Referred To Housing on 05/13/2022

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State (New York)
New York 2021-2022 General Assembly

Establishes the transgender and gender non-binary (TGNB) wellness and equity program; establishes a fund for such program. [AB-9418] [Healthcare ] [Human Rights ] [Public Health ]
Establishes the transgender and gender non-binary (TGNB) wellness and equity program; establishes a fund for such program.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patricia Fahy Reported on 06/01/2022

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State (New York)
New York 2021-2022 General Assembly

Establishes the nail salon minimum standards council act; establishes the nail salon minimum standards council which shall investigate wages and standards within the nail salon industry and submit recommendations on minimum wages, regulations and standards for nail salon workers. [AB-9398] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ] [Consumer Protection ]
Establishes the nail salon minimum standards council act; establishes the nail salon minimum standards council which shall investigate wages and standards within the nail salon industry and submit recommendations on minimum wages, regulations and standards for nail salon workers.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Phillip Steck Referred To Labor on 02/24/2022

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State (New York)
New York 2021-2022 General Assembly

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 his or her 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. [AB-9145] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
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 his or her 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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Linda Rosenthal Referred To Governmental Operations on 01/31/2022

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State (New York)
New York 2021-2022 General Assembly

Allows a person who has suffered interference with the use and enjoyment of private property or public parkland by a rotorcraft used in a manner that creates an unreasonable level of noise at ground level to have a right of action against a person who caused or contributed to the use of such rotorcraft in such manner; relates to the use of certain heliports in the city of New York. [AB-8473] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Air Quality ] [Public Safety ] [Property Tax ]
Allows a person who has suffered interference with the use and enjoyment of private property or public parkland by a rotorcraft used in a manner that creates an unreasonable level of noise at ground level to have a right of action against a person who caused or contributed to the use of such rotorcraft in such manner; relates to the use of certain heliports in the city of New York.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Linda Rosenthal Reported on 06/03/2022

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State (New York)
New York 2021-2022 General Assembly

Establishes an indirect source review for certain warehouse operations; requires the department of environmental conservation to conduct a study regarding zero emissions zones. [AB-9799] [Air Quality ] [Environmental ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Energy ] [Climate Change ]
Establishes an indirect source review for certain warehouse operations; requires the department of environmental conservation to conduct a study regarding zero emissions zones.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jo Simon Referred To Environmental Conservation on 04/18/2022

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State (New York)
New York 2021-2022 General Assembly

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. [AB-8462] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Weprin Amend And Recommit To Correction on 01/26/2022

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State (New York)
New York 2021-2022 General Assembly

Enacts the "freelance isn't free act"; provides for the payment of freelance workers as independent contractors, including requiring written contracts; timely payment of compensation and handling controversies relating to payment, complaint procedures, and penalties; excludes construction contracts. [AB-9368] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ] [Construction ] [Consumer Protection ]
Enacts the "freelance isn't free act"; provides for the payment of freelance workers as independent contractors, including requiring written contracts; timely payment of compensation and handling controversies relating to payment, complaint procedures, and penalties; excludes construction contracts.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Linda Rosenthal Reported Referred To Rules on 06/02/2022

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State (New York)
New York 2021-2022 General Assembly

Provides that the court shall not reduce jury awards as excessive in employment discrimination actions unless the court finds that the proponent has proven by clear and convincing evidence that the verdict compels the conclusion that the jury was influenced by partiality, prejudice, mistake or corruption. [AB-8282] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Human Rights ] [Criminal Justice ]
Provides that the court shall not reduce jury awards as excessive in employment discrimination actions unless the court finds that the proponent has proven by clear and convincing evidence that the verdict compels the conclusion that the jury was influenced by partiality, prejudice, mistake or corruption.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Phillip Steck Referred To Judiciary on 01/05/2022

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State (New York)
New York 2021-2022 General Assembly

Relates to establishing the commission on African American history and achievement to develop and recommend school curriculum that incorporates the contributions and achievements made by African Americans. [AB-10358] [Education ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Arts and Culture ] [Children and Youth ]
Relates to establishing the commission on African American history and achievement to develop and recommend school curriculum that incorporates the contributions and achievements made by African Americans.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Carroll Referred To Education on 05/13/2022

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