New York State Senator

Thomas O'Mara 2025-2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 20)

Legislative Session

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S01519

Introduced
1/10/25  
Refer
1/10/25  
Makes penalties for the possession and/or sale of methamphetamine similar to that of the penalties for possession and/or sale of heroin and cocaine.
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New York Senate Bill S01499

Introduced
1/10/25  
Refer
1/10/25  
Directs the commissioner of the department of health to apply for a waiver to implement a work requirement for able-bodied adult recipients of Medicaid.
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New York Senate Bill S01502

Introduced
1/10/25  
Refer
1/10/25  
Enacts the "responsible renewable energy recycling act" to require manufacturers of solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries to collect such materials when they are taken out of use; requires educational outreach relating thereto; establishes collection goals therefor; requires reporting of collection efforts.
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New York Senate Bill S01481

Introduced
1/10/25  
Refer
1/10/25  
Relates to penalties for the crimes relating to methamphetamine laboratory operations, including criminal possession of methamphetamine manufacturing materials and unlawful manufacture of methamphetamines.
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New York Senate Bill S01517

Introduced
1/10/25  
Refer
1/10/25  
Permits instruction in hunting, fishing and outdoor education in high school physical education courses.
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New York Senate Bill S01505

Introduced
1/10/25  
Refer
1/10/25  
Enacts the interstate medical licensure compact; provides a streamlined process that allows physicians to become licensed in multiple participating states, thereby enhancing the portability of a medical license and ensuring the safety of patients.
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New York Senate Bill S01482

Introduced
1/10/25  
Refer
1/10/25  
Allows for the taking of Zenaida macroura, commonly known as the mourning dove, as a migratory bird.
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New York Senate Bill S01507

Introduced
1/10/25  
Refer
1/10/25  
Includes reckless operation of a motor vehicle resulting in the death or serious injury of a companion animal in the definition of aggravated animal cruelty.
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New York Senate Bill S01486

Introduced
1/10/25  
Refer
1/10/25  
Enacts the "omnibus emergency services volunteer incentive act" to provide benefits to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers; increases the personal income tax deduction after four or more years of service; exempts motor vehicles used in the performance of such volunteers' duties from registration fees, use taxes and special fees for volunteer license plates; authorizes the provision of municipal health insurance coverage to such volunteers; establishes a volunteer recruitment service loan forgiveness program.
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New York Senate Bill S01521

Introduced
1/10/25  
Refer
1/10/25  
Allows retired state police officers to serve as police officers for local police departments without diminution of retirement benefits; empowers the superintendent of state police to approve such service.
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New York Senate Bill S01487

Introduced
1/10/25  
Refer
1/10/25  
Relates to business income base and certain small business taxpayers.

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill J00149

Introduced
1/10/25  
Refer
1/10/25  
Report Pass
4/2/25  
Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 2025, and recognizing their impact on the history of New York State
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New York Senate Bill J00025

Introduced
1/9/25  
Refer
1/9/25  
Report Pass
1/14/25  
Congratulating the Brooklyn Technical High School Football Team upon the occasion of capturing the 2024-25 NYC PSAL 3A Championship on November 29, 2024
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New York Senate Bill J00142

Introduced
1/10/25  
Refer
1/10/25  
Report Pass
1/14/25  
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 11-17, 2025, as Police Week in the State of New York
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New York Senate Bill S01470

Introduced
1/10/25  
Refer
1/10/25  
Directs the public service commission in consultation with NYSERDA to conduct a full cost benefit analysis of the technical and economic feasibility of renewable energy systems in the state of New York and to compare such directly with other methods of electricity generation within nine months after the effective date and every four years thereafter.