New York State Representative

Christopher Friend 2023-2024 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 7)

Legislative Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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New York 2023-2024 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A06443

Introduced
4/10/23  
Refer
4/10/23  
Relates to establishing a defined contribution program for which elected officials are deemed mandatory members.
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New York Assembly Bill A08283

Introduced
11/27/23  
Refer
11/27/23  
Includes aggravated threat of mass harm, making a threat of mass harm, aggravated harassment in the second degree, harassment in the first degree, menacing in the third degree, menacing in the second degree, menacing in the first degree, and aggravated harassment in the first degree in being eligible for bail; makes aggravated threat of mass harm and making a threat of mass harm eligible to be considered hate crimes; increases the penalties for aggravated threat of mass harm and making a threat of mass harm.

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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New York 2023-2024 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A06841

Introduced
5/8/23  
Refer
5/8/23  
Prohibits the elimination of building systems or equipment used for the combustion of fossil fuels, including, natural gas, propane and fuel oil in new building construction.
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New York Assembly Bill A07000

Introduced
5/10/23  
Refer
5/10/23  
Requires certain meetings between the governor, the temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly relating to the state budget to be open to the general public; to provide an opportunity for the public to attend, listen to, and observe such meetings; and to broadcast and maintain records of such meetings on each party's website.
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New York 2023-2024 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A07263

Introduced
5/16/23  
Refer
5/16/23  
Enacts the "ratepayer disclosure and transparency act" which requires an annual report that includes the estimated or actual ratepayer costs and benefits of any mandated state energy program to the governor and legislature including any New York climate leadership and community protection act compliance costs.
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New York Assembly Bill A07455

Introduced
5/23/23  
Refer
5/23/23  
Authorizes retired firefighters to be employed as fire science instructors by career and technical education centers without a reduction of their retirement benefits.
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New York Assembly Bill A08034

Introduced
9/13/23  
Refer
9/13/23  
Provides that any requirement that undocumented immigrants who are seeking asylum in the United States be sheltered in a certain locality or localities shall only apply to those towns, cities, and counties that opt-in to such requirement through the adoption of a local law or ordinance; defines the term "sheltered" as including, but not limited to, being temporarily or permanently placed into housing, dwelling, or living quarters by a state or local governmental entity.
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New York Assembly Bill A08185

Introduced
10/27/23  
Refer
10/27/23  
Repeals certain provisions establishing a fee for background checks on certain firearm and ammunition purchases; removes such fees as a source of funds for the background check fund.
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New York Assembly Bill A08259

Introduced
11/15/23  
Refer
11/15/23  
Extends the maximum number of months for the reconsideration of denied applications by the parole board for parole for certain violent felony offenses from 24 months to 60 months.
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New York Assembly Bill A08271

Introduced
11/27/23  
Refer
11/27/23  
Requires that any rules or regulations promulgated by the department of environmental conservation pursuant to the climate action fund are subject to a vote of the legislature and must be approved by a majority vote prior to implementation.
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New York Assembly Bill A08279

Introduced
11/27/23  
Refer
11/27/23  
Enacts the "dismantling student antisemitism act", or "DSA act"; requires mandatory sensitivity training that includes the topic of antisemitism; includes reporting requirements regarding antisemitism complaints and disciplinary processes.
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New York Assembly Bill A08284

Introduced
11/27/23  
Refer
11/27/23  
Enacts the "stop Anti-Semitism on college campuses act" to ensure no state aid is granted to any college or university that authorizes, facilitates, provides funding for, or otherwise supports any event promoting Anti-Semitism on campus; defines "Anti-Semitism".
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New York Assembly Bill A08290

Introduced
11/27/23  
Refer
11/27/23  
Makes it a violation to loiter while masked or disguised by unusual or unnatural attire or facial alteration while in a group of six or more persons so masked or disguised.
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New York Assembly Bill A08399

Introduced
12/13/23  
Refer
12/13/23  
Enacts "the combating campus antisemitism act"; prohibits the granting of tuition assistance awards to any student who has knowingly engaged in promoting antisemitism in a manner that is directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action and is likely to incite or produce such action, that constitutes "true threats"; makes related provisions.
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New York Assembly Bill A08447

Introduced
12/29/23  
Refer
12/29/23  
Relates to the availability and purchase of zero-emission school buses.