NY legislative records: on Civil Rights
Eric Adams:
Expand opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses
Summary by Speaker Carl Heastie (7/6/10) plus Bill excerpts:Relates to expanding opportunities for women and minority-owned business (MWOB) enterprises and increasing competition and diversity in procurements by the State and its
public authorities [with new clauses]:- [Limit MWOB outreach] to small businesses under 300 employees whose owners' personal net worth does not exceed $3.5 million.
- Appoint a state chief diversity officer to formulate policies relating
to workforce diversity and MWOB enterprises.
- For state procurement contracts, [require] adherence to diversity practices.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 32-20-10 on Jun/25/10; State Sen. Eric Adams co-sponsored and voted YES; passed Assembly 117-23-10 on Jun/29/10; Signed by Governor David Paterson on Jul/15/10.
Source: New York State Legislature voting records SB8314
Jun 25, 2010
John DeFrancisco:
Don't expand opportunities for women/minority-owned business
Summary by Speaker Carl Heastie (7/6/10) plus Bill excerpts:Relates to expanding opportunities for women and minority-owned business (MWOB) enterprises and increasing competition and diversity in procurements by the State and its
public authorities [with new clauses]:- [Limit MWOB outreach] to small businesses under 300 employees whose owners' personal net worth does not exceed $3.5 million.
- Appoint a state chief diversity officer to formulate policies relating
to workforce diversity and MWOB enterprises.
- For state procurement contracts, [require] adherence to diversity practices.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 32-20-10 on Jun/25/10; State Sen. John DeFrancisco voted NO; passed Assembly 117-23-10 on Jun/29/10; Signed by Governor David Paterson on Jul/15/10.
Source: New York State Legislature voting records SB8314
Jun 25, 2010
Marc Molinaro:
Expand opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses
Summary by Speaker Carl Heastie (7/6/10) plus Bill excerpts:Relates to expanding opportunities for women and minority-owned business (MWOB) enterprises and increasing competition and diversity in procurements by the State and its
public authorities [with new clauses]:- [Limit MWOB outreach] to small businesses under 300 employees whose owners' personal net worth does not exceed $3.5 million.
- Appoint a state chief diversity officer to formulate policies relating
to workforce diversity and MWOB enterprises.
- For state procurement contracts, [require] adherence to diversity practices.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 32-20-10 on Jun/25/10; passed Assembly 117-23-10 on Jun/29/10; State Rep. Marc Molinaro voted YES; Signed by Governor David Paterson on Jul/15/10.
Source: New York State Legislature voting records SB8314
Jun 29, 2010
Joe Morelle:
Expand opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses
Summary by Speaker Carl Heastie (7/6/10) plus Bill excerpts:Relates to expanding opportunities for women and minority-owned business (MWOB) enterprises and increasing competition and diversity in procurements by the State and its
public authorities [with new clauses]:- [Limit MWOB outreach] to small businesses under 300 employees whose owners' personal net worth does not exceed $3.5 million.
- Appoint a state chief diversity officer to formulate policies relating
to workforce diversity and MWOB enterprises.
- For state procurement contracts, [require] adherence to diversity practices.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 32-20-10 on Jun/25/10; passed Assembly 117-23-10 on Jun/29/10; State Rep. Joe Morelle voted YES; Signed by Governor David Paterson on Jul/15/10.
Source: New York State Legislature voting records SB8314
Jun 29, 2010
Grace Meng:
Expand opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses
Summary by Speaker Carl Heastie (7/6/10) plus Bill excerpts:Relates to expanding opportunities for women and minority-owned business (MWOB) enterprises and increasing competition and diversity in procurements by the State and its
public authorities [with new clauses]:- [Limit MWOB outreach] to small businesses under 300 employees whose owners' personal net worth does not exceed $3.5 million.
- Appoint a state chief diversity officer to formulate policies relating
to workforce diversity and MWOB enterprises.
- For state procurement contracts, [require] adherence to diversity practices.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 32-20-10 on Jun/25/10; passed Assembly 117-23-10 on Jun/29/10; State Rep. Grace Meng voted YES; Signed by Governor David Paterson on Jul/15/10.
Source: New York State Legislature voting records SB8314
Jun 29, 2010
Hakeem Jeffries:
Expand opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses
Summary by Speaker Carl Heastie (7/6/10) plus Bill excerpts:Relates to expanding opportunities for women and minority-owned business (MWOB) enterprises and increasing competition and diversity in procurements by the State and its
public authorities [with new clauses]:- [Limit MWOB outreach] to small businesses under 300 employees whose owners' personal net worth does not exceed $3.5 million.
- Appoint a state chief diversity officer to formulate policies relating
to workforce diversity and MWOB enterprises.
- For state procurement contracts, [require] adherence to diversity practices.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 32-20-10 on Jun/25/10; passed Assembly 117-23-10 on Jun/29/10; State Rep. Hakeem Jeffries voted YES; Signed by Governor David Paterson on Jul/15/10.
Source: New York State Legislature voting records SB8314
Jun 29, 2010
Adriano Espillat:
Expand opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses
Summary by Speaker Carl Heastie (7/6/10) plus Bill excerpts:Relates to expanding opportunities for women and minority-owned business (MWOB) enterprises and increasing competition and diversity in procurements by the State and its
public authorities [with new clauses]:- [Limit MWOB outreach] to small businesses under 300 employees whose owners' personal net worth does not exceed $3.5 million.
- Appoint a state chief diversity officer to formulate policies relating
to workforce diversity and MWOB enterprises.
- For state procurement contracts, [require] adherence to diversity practices.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 32-20-10 on Jun/25/10; passed Assembly 117-23-10 on Jun/29/10; State Rep. Adriano Espillat voted YES; Signed by Governor David Paterson on Jul/15/10.
Source: New York State Legislature voting records SB8314
Jun 29, 2010
David Paterson:
Expand opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses
Summary by Speaker Carl Heastie (7/6/10) plus Bill excerpts:Relates to expanding opportunities for women and minority-owned business (MWOB) enterprises and increasing competition and diversity in procurements by the State and its
public authorities [with new clauses]:- [Limit MWOB outreach] to small businesses under 300 employees whose owners' personal net worth does not exceed $3.5 million.
- Appoint a state chief diversity officer to formulate policies relating
to workforce diversity and MWOB enterprises.
- For state procurement contracts, [require] adherence to diversity practices.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 32-20-10 on Jun/25/10; passed Assembly 117-23-10 on Jun/29/10; signed by Governor David Paterson on Jul/15/10.
Source: New York State Legislature voting records SB8314
Jul 15, 2010
Adriano Espaillat:
Equal marriage rights for same-sex couples
Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage Equality Act". Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should have the same access as others
to the protections, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes
otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in all respects under the law.
Legislative outcome: Sen. Espaillat voted YEA; Bill passed Senate 33-29-0; Bill Passed House 80-63-3; Signed by Governor Cuomo, June 24
Source: New York legislative voting record on A 8354
Jun 15, 2011
Andrew Cuomo:
Equal marriage rights for same-sex couples
Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage Equality Act". Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should have the same access as others
to the protections, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes
otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in all respects under the law.
Legislative outcome: Bill passed Senate 33-29-0; Bill Passed House 80-63-3; Signed by Governor Cuomo, June 24
Source: New York legislative voting record on A 8354
Jun 24, 2011
Anthony Brindisi:
Equal marriage rights for same-sex couples
Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage Equality Act". Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should have the same access as others
to the protections, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes
otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in all respects under the law.
Legislative outcome: Rep. Brindisi co-sponsored; Bill passed Senate 33-29-0; Bill Passed House 80-63-3; Signed by Governor Cuomo, June 24
Source: New York legislative voting record on A 8354
Jun 14, 2011
Claudia Tenney:
Opposed equal marriage rights for same-sex couples
Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage Equality Act". Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should have the same access as others
to the protections, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes
otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in all respects under the law.
Legislative outcome: Rep. Tenney voted NAY; Bill passed Senate 33-29-0; Bill Passed House 80-63-3; Signed by Governor Cuomo, June 24
Source: New York legislative voting record on A 8354
Jun 15, 2011
Eric Adams:
Equal marriage rights for same-sex couples
Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage Equality Act". Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should have the same access as others
to the protections, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes
otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in all respects under the law.
Legislative outcome:Bill passed Senate 33-29-0; State Senator Eric Adams voted YES; Bill Passed House 80-63-3; Signed by Governor Cuomo, June 24
Source: New York legislative voting record on A 8354
Jun 24, 2011
Grace Meng:
Equal marriage rights for same-sex couples
Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage Equality Act". Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should have the same access as others
to the protections, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes
otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in all respects under the law.
Legislative outcome:Rep. Grace Meng voted YEA; Bill passed Senate 33-29-0; Bill Passed House 80-63-3; Signed by Governor Cuomo, June 24
Source: New York legislative voting record on A 8354
Jun 15, 2011
Hakeem Jeffries:
Equal marriage rights for same-sex couples
Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage Equality Act". Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should have the same access as others
to the protections, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes
otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in all respects under the law.
Legislative outcome:Rep. Hakeem Jeffries voted YEA; Bill passed Senate 33-29-0; Bill Passed House 80-63-3; Signed by Governor Cuomo, June 24
Source: New York legislative voting record on A 8354
Jun 15, 2011
Joe Morelle:
Equal marriage rights for same-sex couples
Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage Equality Act". Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should have the same access as others
to the protections, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes
otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in all respects under the law.
Legislative outcome: Rep. Morelle co-sponsored; Bill passed Senate 33-29-0; Bill Passed House 80-63-3; Signed by Governor Cuomo, June 24
Source: New York legislative voting record on A 8354
Jun 14, 2011
John DeFrancisco:
Opposed equal marriage rights for same-sex couples
Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage Equality Act". Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should have the same access as others
to the protections, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and in fairness to all New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes
otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally in all respects under the law.
Legislative outcome:Sen. DeFrancisco voted NAY; Bill passed Senate 33-29-0; Bill Passed House 80-63-3; Signed by Governor Cuomo, June 24
Source: New York legislative voting record on A 8354
Jun 24, 2011
Lee Zeldin:
Opposed equal marriage rights for same-sex couples
Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Marriage Equality Act". Marriage is a fundamental human right. Same-sex couples should have the same access as
others to the protections, responsibilities, rights, obligations, and benefits of civil marriage. Stable family relationships help build a stronger society. For the welfare of the community and in fairness to all
New Yorkers, this act formally recognizes otherwise-valid marriages without regard to whether the parties are of the same or different sex. It is the intent of the legislature that the marriages of same-sex and different-sex couples be treated equally
in all respects under the law.Legislative outcome: Bill passed Senate 33-29-0; State Senator Lee Zeldin voted NAY; Bill Passed House 80-63-3; Signed by Governor Cuomo, June 24
Source: New York legislative voting record on A 8354
Jun 24, 2011
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