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S01580 - Expands the use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes by the Volunteer and Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association of Lewiston Fire Company No. 2.
Robert G. Ortt
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Introduced
S01526 - Provides a tax deduction for small business employers of 25% of the wages, salary or compensation paid to up to ten employees who earn up to 110% of the minimum wage.
Robert G. Ortt, Peter K. Oberacker, Robert Rolison
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S01312 - Relates to decisions by the state board on electric generation; requires approval through public referendum prior to certification for establishing a major electric generating facility.
Robert G. Ortt, Robert Rolison
Last updated over 1 year ago
2 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S01224 - Excludes real property conveyances from the written notice requirement when such property is being conveyed by the state of New York or any of its political subdivisions as part of a foreclosure proceeding.
George Borrello, Peter K. Oberacker, Robert G. Ortt
Last updated over 1 year ago
3 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S00990 - Relates to lowering the minimum required course load and permitting application prior to matriculation for the recruitment incentive and retention program for members of the New York state organized militia.
Robert G. Ortt
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Introduced
S01226 - Determines that disability compensation or benefits received by veterans from the United States department of veterans affairs are not to be treated as income or resources for purposes of determining eligibility for means-tested programs.
Robert G. Ortt, Jacob C. Ashby, Patrick M. Gallivan
Last updated over 1 year ago
4 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S01140 - Provides that the state shall cover the cost of maintenance and operation of local veterans' service agencies up to certain set limits.
Robert G. Ortt, Mario R. Mattera, Peter K. Oberacker
Last updated over 1 year ago
5 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S01179 - Provides an exemption from requirements for the alienation of parkland for renewable energy generating projects with a generating capacity not exceeding two megawatts and which are located above real property currently used for vehicle parking.
Peter Harckham, Joseph P. Addabbo, Leroy Comrie
Last updated over 1 year ago
14 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Engrossed
S01223 - Establishes a moratorium on the building or placing of any permanent or semi-permanent wind turbine on bodies of freshwater located within the state and within the jurisdiction and control of the state.
George Borrello, Patrick M. Gallivan, Peter K. Oberacker
Last updated over 1 year ago
4 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S01225 - Prohibits a government entity, its political subdivisions, agents or assigns from issuing regulations or guidance related to the COVID-19 virus without first getting approval from the state legislature.
George Borrello, Pamela A. Helming, Peter K. Oberacker
Last updated over 1 year ago
6 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from New York district SD-062
COMMITTEES
New York Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Robert G. Ortt is a Republican member of the New York State Senate, representing District 62. Senator Ortt was elected to the chamber in 2014. He has sponsored 94 bills in his career, 55% of which made it out of committee and 29 became law. Prior to joining the state Senate, Ortt served as Mayor of North Tonawanda from 2008 to 2014. He also served on the North Tonawanda Common Council. Ortt earned his B.S. in Business Administration from St. Bonaventure University in 1993. His professional experience includes working as Director of Public Relations for Dale Association Incorporated and as an active duty officer in the United States Army and the Army National Guard.read less
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New York Senate from New York
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