George Latimer in NY legislative records
On Civil Rights:
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. Latimer voted YES; Signed by Governor David Paterson on Jul/15/10.
Source: New York State Legislature voting records SB8314
Jun 29, 2010
On Civil Rights:
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: Assembly Member Latimer sponsored and 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
On Environment:
Fund environmental projects with real estate transfer tax
Excerpts from legislation: AN ACT to amend the real estate transfer tax deposits into the environmental protection fund; and to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to the recycling of electronic equipment.
Amounts sufficient to accomplish the purposes are hereby appropriated and authorized to be paid:- $17.6 million for new property acquisition;
- $17 million for non-point source pollution projects
- $13.4 million for Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation Projects;
- $12 million: waterfront revitalization programs;
- $11 million: Park Operations Program;
- $9 million for zoos, aquaria, and botanical gardens
- $3 million for the Hudson River Park;
Legislative outcome: Latimer voted YES; bill passed House 86-47-16 o; bill passed Senate 32-27-3; Signed by Governor David Paterson on May 28
Source: New York legislative voting record on A 11308
May 28, 2010
On Government Reform:
Allow municipalities to regulate puppy mills
S3753: To allow municipalities to regulate pet dealers as long as the law, rule, regulation, or ordinance is not less stringent than state law.Summary by Animal Law Coalition:
The New York state legislature has passed a measure, A. 740-A/S. 3753-A that will allow municipalities to regulate puppy mills. Under current law only the
Department of Agriculture and Markets can regulate "pet dealers" which are basically dog and cat breeders.
Legislative Outcome:
Passed Assembly 120-21-6 on Jun/16/13; Passed Senate 53-10-0 on Jun/21/13; State Sen. Latimer voted YES; Signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo on Jan/10/14.
Source: Animal Law Coalition on New York voting record S3753
Jun 21, 2013
On Gun Control:
Exempt retired cops for assault weapons acquired on job
A6356: Creates an exemption to allow qualified retired New York and federal law enforcement officers to possess large-capacity ammunition devices and assault weapons.New York City press release (NYC.gov):
Qualified retired New York or federal law enforcement officers are exempt from prosecution for violating large capacity magazine restrictions for guns that were issued or purchased in the course of official duties and owned at the time
of retirement, or comparable replacements. Other guns not owned in the course of official duties prior to retirement are not exempt.
Legislative Outcome:
Passed Assembly 116-13-18 on May/23/13; Passed Senate 49-14-0 on Jun/20/13; State Sen. George Latimer voted YES; Signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo on Jul/5/13.
Source: New York City press release on New York voting record A6356
May 23, 2013
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