In The New York State Senate
Senator Maziarz has held several leadership positions in the New York State Senate. In January 1997, Maziarz was named Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, a post which he held through the 2001-2002 session. Legislation from this committee included:
- Enactment of a major expansion to the state’s Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage Program (EPIC) which increased income eligibility, reduced annual fees and lowered co-payments for prescription drugs for New York’s seniors.
- Passage and enactment of the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Protection Act which protects New Yorkers, particularly seniors, from the deceptive telemarketing acts and practices.
In 2003-2004, Maziarz served as Chairman of the Committee on Tourism, Recreation, and Sports Development. He previously served as Chairman of the Senate Labor Committee. He currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee. He also serves as a member of the Rules; Higher Education; Crime, Crime Victime, and Corrections; Environmental Conservation; and Transportation Committees. He voted against same-sex marriage legislation on December 2, 2009; the bill was defeated.
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