2012
01/17/2012	Presiding Officer William J. Lindsay has proposed a local law requiring stores offering layaway plans to prominently post all fees associated with those plans. Many layaway plans include exorbitant fees that are not fully disclosed.
01/03/2012	Eighth District County Legislator William J. Lindsay elected Presiding Officer of the County Legislature for a record-tying seventh term at the January 3, 2012 organizational meeting. Fourteenth District County Legislator Wayne R. Horsley elected Deputy Presiding Officer.
01/03/2012	Suffolk County Legislature records another year of groundbreaking achievements in 2011.
2011
12/06/2011	Securitization of tobacco suit settlement monies authorized.
12/06/2011	Cap on the county’s sales tax on gasoline repealed.
12/06/2011	Hardship criteria for real property redemptions expanded.
12/06/2011	The time animal abuse offenders must remain on the county’s Animal Abuse Offenders Registry extended from five to 10 years.
12/06/2011	Term of the Welfare to Work Commission extended to 2021.
12/06/2011	Rabbi Steven Moss reappointed as chairman of the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission.
11/22/2011	County Legislature overrides County Executive’s vetoes of omnibus budget amendments.
11/22/2011	County Legislature adopts law requiring sex offenders to report to park police if they are spending the night at any county park.
11/22/2011	County Legislature adopts a Historic Structure Restoration pilot program in which private enterprises could use historic structures in return forrestoring the property.
11/22/2011	County Legislature establishes a “Puppy and Dog Protection” rating program for Suffolk pet stores.
11/09/2011	County Legislature makes hard choices, adopts omnibus budget that lays off 88 people rather than the 710 in County Executive Levy’s proposed budget.
11/09/2011	County Legislature approves lag payroll next year for management and confidential employees and a voluntary lag payroll for elected officials.
11/09/2011	Closed public hearings on two bills requiring companies doing business with the county and holders of occupational licenses to use Social Security Number Verification Service and the E-Verify Program for all employees.
08/16/2011	Ban the sale of Fuel Gel in Suffolk “Michael’s Law”.
08/16/2011	Limiting the Restraint of Pets Outdoors.
06/21/2011	Created a Public Financing Commission.
06/21/2011	Passed a law to require moving vehicles to be free of accumulated ice or snow.
06/07/2011	Approved a Capital Budget plan for 2012.
06/07/2011	Passed legislation which financed the continued operation of the Coram and Huntington Station Health Centers for another month.
06/07/2011	Banned the sale of Coal Tar Sealers in Suffolk county.
05/11/2011	Directed its Budget Review Office (BRO) to issue an RFP for a Public-Private Partnership to save the Foley Nursing Home.
05/11/2011	Passed a law to require pet shops to check perspective pet owner’s names against the animal abuse registry before selling pets.
05/11/2011	Approved the AME contract.
04/26/2011	Legislature declared 247 acres as surplus to clear the way for its sale or lease.
04/26/2011	Legislature banned the sale of synthetic cocaine “bath salts.”
04/26/2011	Legislature authorized the creation of a public nuisance web site.
04/26/2011	Legislature approved the appointment of Sarah Landsdale as Director of the Suffolk County Department of Planning.
04/26/2011	Legislature approved strengthening of the county’s crack house law.
03/22/2011	Legislature acted to require the proper disposal of prescription medication by health care providers.
03/22/2011	Legislature established Understanding, Accepting, & Respecting our Cultural Differences Week” in remembrance of Marcelo Lucero.
03/22/2011	Established Sunday Bus service on two East End Routes.
03/22/2011	Passed legislation authorizing a subscription to Shotspotter Gunshot Location System in five Suffolk Communities.
03/08/2011	The legislature voted to regulate the sale of tattoo equipment
03/03/2011	The Legislature votes to sell the Foley Skilled Nursing Facility
02/01/2011	Banned Sex Offenders from living near amusement parks.
02/01/2011	Banned the incineration of waste at the Bergen Point.
01/03/2011	Legislature reelects Lindsay Presiding Officer and Viloria-Fisher Deputy PO.
2010
12/21/2010	Approved a 50¢ Bus Fare Increase to fund a pilot study for Sunday Bus Service.
12/21/2010	Authorized Ducks Stadium title sponsorship for Bethpage Federal Credit Union.
12/21/2010	Approved a law to allow the DA, Sheriff, Treasurer, Clerk and Comptroller to fill their own budgeted positions.
12/07/2010	Passed legislation reducing minors’ access to spray paint.
12/07/2010	Established minimum standards for Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Devices.
12/07/2010	Expanded Suffolk’s Social Host Law.
10/12/2010	Acted to grant subpoena power for the Special Legislative Committee overseeing the Suffolk County Ethics Commission.
10/12/2010	Approved legislation creating a registry for Animal Abuse Offenders.
10/12/2010	Passed a bill requiring phone calls to residents prior to mosquito spraying in Suffolk’s neighborhoods.
09/16/2010	Legislature approved a measure to find a location for a Police substation in Huntington Station.
09/16/2010	Legislature approved legislation to raise the age from 18 to 21 to sell jewelry at exchanges.
08/17/2010	The Legislature approved the creation of a network of safe sober homes.
08/17/2010	The Legislature approved the hiring of Joseph Conway as special counsel to the Legislature’s Ethics Commission Oversight Committee.
08/17/2010	The Legislature established a notification requirement for consultant contracts.
08/03/2010	Legislature approved a cap of $3 on gasoline tax at the pump.
08/03/2010	The Legislature passed a law clarifying its authority to remove department heads when warranted.
08/03/2010	The Legislature approved legislation regulating utility poles on county roadways.
06/22/2010	Legislature establishes a Gun Offender Registry.
06/22/2010	Passes 2 laws prohibiting cyber bullying and cyber stalking.
06/22/2010	Legislature reforms title insurance contracting practices.
06/22/2010	Presiding Officer establishes a special Legislative Committee to investigate the County Ethics Commission
06/22/2010	Legislature passes law to increase independence of the County Ethics Commission
06/08/2010	Legislature approves its Capital Budget Plan, including major projects for Suffolk County Community College.
06/08/2010	Legislature votes to override County Executive’s veto of Homeless sex offender plan.
06/08/2010	Legislature bans the sale of aerosol dusting products to minors.
06/08/2010	Legislature votes to require legislative approval of plans to eliminate or transfer police functions.
06/08/2010	Legislature approves bill to prohibit demonstrations at funeral services.
05/11/2010		Suffolk Legislature honors NYC Mounted Police Officer Wayne Rhatigan from Holbrook with its Hometown Hero Award for his immediate action to protect New York City from a bomb in Times Square.
05/11/2010	Legislature votes to end the voucher system for homeless sex offenders.
05/11/2010	Legislature bans the sale of synthetic cannabinoids.
04/27/2010	Legislature approves requirement for advisory boards to conduct open meetings.
04/27/2010	Legislature expands the law against Bias Acts (Lucero’s Law).
04/27/2010	Legislature Bans the Sale of Drinking Games to minors.
03/23/2010	Legislature approves requirement for Homeless Sex Offenders to wear GPS tracking devices.
03/23/2010	Legislature passes legislation requiring any bill that cuts taxes to identify offsetting cost cuts.
03/23/2010	Legislature directs DHS to make its database of AED locations available to emergency 911 dispatchers and to develop signs for AED locations.
03/23/2010	Legislature establishes property tax exemptions for disabled veterans.
03/02/2010	Legislature approved the creation of a Hate Crimes Victims Advocate.
03/02/2010	Legislature required the publicizing of the Text-A-Tip program with Crime Stoppers promotion.
03/02/2010	Legislature directed the County’s IT department to study the feasibility of creating a Smart Phone Application for AED locations.
02/02/2010	Legislature approves leasing parking lots for Solar Carports: will bring in almost a half a million dollars annually.
01/19/2010	Presiding Officer Lindsay Shifts Legislature Meetings to Riverhead.
01/04/2010	Lindsay Re-Elected Suffolk's Presiding Officer - Viloria-Fisher Re-Elected as Deputy Presiding Officer.

2009
12/15/2009	Passed Head Injury Awareness Legislation.
12/01/2009	Passed legislation to prevent sex offenders from maintaining accounts on social networking websites.
12/01/2009	Prohibited sex offenders from living near their victims.
12/01/2009	Regulated the privatization of County owned marinas.
11/17/2009	Overrode Veto by County Executive of 200 new Police Officers
11/17/2009	Banned false advertising by unlicensed electricians and plumbers
11/17/2009	Directed the Assessment of the Community Service Program
11/17/2009	Created a Home Energy Efficiency Task Force
11/17/2009	Created a Domestic Violence Registry
10/13/2009	Passed a 1st in the Nation Ban on Drop Side Cribs
10/13/2009	Established a Teen Pregnancy Task Force
09/17/2009	Suffolk Hits Back at City for MTA Tax - Hike in Hotel/Motel Tax Will Recoup Some of County Cash Funding City Transit
09/17/2009	Approves Increase in funding for comprehensive sewer study
09/17/2009	Approves adding Immigrant Advocate to Hate Crimes Task Force
08/18/2009	Mandated swimming pool retailers post signs re: State pool alarm requirements
08/18/2009	Suffolk Passes 1st in the nation E-cigarette Ban.
08/04/2009	The Legislature passed a procedural motion granting subpoena power to the Public Safety Committee chaired by Legislator Jack Eddington to investigate the staffing practices of the Suffolk County Police Department.
08/04/2009	The Legislature passed a resolution which increases oversight of how the County hires consultants.
08/04/2009	The Legislature passed a resolution sponsored by Legislator Jon Cooper directing the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development to establish a Shop Suffolk Promotional Campaign.