Co-sponsored legislation requesting the State of New York to authorize the County of Suffolk to establish an independent Office of School Inspector General.
Sponsored legislation in support of emergency prescription drug benefits under Medicaid during the implementation of the Medicare Part D program.
Co-sponsored legislation requesting the State of New York to create the Long Island Workforce Housing Incentive Program.
Co-sponsored legislation in support of amending the County Law to prohibit a County Clerk's Office from accepting for filing or recording any documents which include the social security number of any person.
Co-sponsored legislation in support of establishing a procedure for the civil commitment of sexually violent predators.
Co-sponsored legislation in support of extending the statute of limitations for sex crimes against children.
Co-sponsored legislation in support of amending the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) program.
Co-sponsored legislation in support of the Counterfeit Drug Enforcement Act of 2005.
Co-sponsored legislation directing the County Attorney to file an Amicus Curiae Brief on behalf of Suffolk County Medicare beneficiaries.
Co-sponsored legislation establishing a Tuition Assistance Program in Suffolk County Community College for children and spouses of fallen Soldiers.
Co-sponsored legislation prohibiting registered sex offenders from residing near schools, day care centers, and playgrounds.
Co-sponsored legislation implementing Leadership in Energy & Environment Design (LEED) for future County construction projects.
Co-sponsored legislation to promote non-political, professional diverse County Planning Commission.
Co-sponsored legislation authorizing the use of electronic monitoring devices for all sex offenders.
Co-sponsored legislation expanding volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers real property tax exemptions.
Co-sponsored legislation expanding veterans alternative real property tax exemptions.
Co-sponsored legislation to further extend first time homeowner County property tax exemption.
Co-sponsored legislation to establish a County policy permitting leaves of absence for breast cancer and prostate cancer screening.
Co-sponsored legislation to amend and strengthen requirements for fiscal impact and revenue impact statements.
Co-sponsored legislation to further accelerate the County's Affordable Housing Program.
Co-sponsored legislation to enact "Alec's Law" to help protect Suffolk children from SUV accidents.
Co-sponsored legislation designating the last week in April as "Alec's Week".
Co-sponsored legislation declaring November as "Mental Health Awareness Month" in Suffolk County.
Co-sponsored legislation authorizing the acquisition of land under Suffolk County Save Open Space (SOS) Farmland Preservation and Hamlet Parks Fund acquiring the Mohlenhoff property in the Town of Huntington.
Co-sponsored legislation linking County park fees for veterans to park fees for senior citizens.
Co-sponsored legislation to enhance evacuation plans for pets and animals.
Co-sponsored legislation authorizing the acquisition of land under the Suffolk County Multifaceted Land Preservation Program-Open Space Preservation Program acquiring Emerald Estates in the Town of Huntington.
Co-sponsored legislation establishing a policy to restrict placement of sex offenders.
Sponsored legislation authorizing the Suffolk County Department of Health Services to promote awareness of the benefits of cord blood and encourage cord blood donations.
Co-sponsored legislation to extend protections to residents of planned retirement communities.
Co-sponsored legislation prohibiting sex offenders from loitering on or about the grounds of playgrounds and day care centers and other locations where minors gather.
Co-sponsored legislation expanding income eligibility limits for real property tax emption for seniors.
Co-sponsored legislation expanding income eligibility limits for real property tax exemption for people with disabilities.
Co-sponsored legislation expanding tax exemptions to veterans.
Sponsored Legislation establishing "New Advocacy Program for Victims of Domestic Violence.
Sponsored Legislation requiring the use of Mercury-Free vaccines in County Health Centers.
Sponsored Legislation in support of the "Federal Combating Autism Act of 2005.
Sponsored Legislation requesting the New York State Legislature to pass the Mental Health Parity Bill known as "Timothy's Law.
Sponsored legislation requiring sufficient notice of Planning Commission referrals and meetings.
Co-sponsored legislation to strengthen nursing home screening requirements.
Sponsored legislation in support of tougher penalties for hazing and bullying in public school.
Sponsored legislation in support of the “Health Care Responsibility Act” requiring large big box retailers to provide health insurance for employees.
Sponsored legislation to amend New York State “Real Property Tax Law for Eligible Reservists” of our Armed Forces.
Sponsored legislation requesting the United States Congress to enact the “Reverse Mortgages to Help American Seniors Act”.
Sponsored legislation requesting New York State to provide tax credits to seniors for performing volunteer services.
Sponsored legislation to support the repeal of “Individual Alternative Minimum Tax”.
Sponsored legislation requesting the United States Congress to enact the “Medicare Informed Choice Act of 2005” to extend deadline to enroll in Medicare Part D.
Co-sponsored the successful creation of a new County Department of Environment & Energy.
Co-sponsored the successful creation of a new Department of Information Technology.
Co-Sponsored legislation to depoliticize the Suffolk County Planning Commission.
Co-sponsored Green Energy Bill, which requires compliance with environmentally friendly standards for certain County Capital projects.
Supported legislation to reform the County’s sick leave policy, which changes the way sick time is paid out to exempt (non-union) employees upon retirement.
