Bills by

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Senator

7,101 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →addabbo@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

7,101 bills. Ordered by the date of each bill’s latest official action: referral, amendment, floor vote, passage or signature.

Impact is how much a bill would change if enacted, from 1 (minimal) to 10 (transformational). Passage is our estimate of the chance it becomes law this session. How we score

S1680Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance
Creates the stun gun grant program
Creates the stun gun grant program under which police departments may be eligible for grants to purchase taser stun guns.
John J. FlanaganFinance Committee
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S1682Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection
Provides that no candy or confection shall be sold in this state which resembles marijuana or marijuana products or imitates the flavor of marijuana
Provides that no candy or confection sold in this state shall be packaged, shaped or manufactured to resemble marijuana or marijuana products or to imitate the flavor of marijuana.
Kenneth P. LaValleConsumer Protection Committee
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S1768Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Relates to the granting of higher education degrees by authorized institutions; repealer

Relates to the granting of higher education degrees by authorized institutions; provides that no entity shall confer a degree upon an individual unless it is an authorized institution or all of its…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S1772Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides for the issuance of distinctive plates for volunteer fire chiefs

Provides for the issuance of distinctive plates for volunteer fire chiefs.

Kenneth P. LaValleTransportation Committee

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S1776Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Relates to the practice of land surveying

Relates to the practice of land surveying; upgrades the licensing requirements for land surveyors and revises the definition of land surveying as practicing that branch of the engineering profession…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S1801Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides for a special election to fill vacancies in the office of United States senator, comptroller and attorney general; repealer

Provides for a special election to fill vacancies in the office of United States senator, comptroller or attorney general which shall be held not more than 45 days after the occurrence of such…

Martin J. GoldenInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1820Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides for corporate franchise and personal income tax check-offs for taxpayer gifts for colon cancer research

Provides for a corporate franchise tax check-off and a personal income tax check-off for taxpayer gifts for colon cancer research; establishes the colon cancer research fund; provides for such…

Thomas P. MorahanHealth Committee

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S1840Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Makes certain persons who are eligible for or receiving social security disability insurance benefits eligible for elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage

Makes certain persons (meeting certain income requirements) who are eligible for or receiving social security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits eligible for elderly pharmaceutical insurance…

Jeffrey D. KleinAging Committee

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S697Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes a tax credit for alternative energy systems and generating equipment

Establishes an alternative energy systems and generating equipment tax credit for qualified expenditures meeting the criteria prescribed by the department of taxation and finance, in consultation…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Investigations And Government Operations Committee

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S741Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Prohibits the use of mobile telephones to text message while driving

Prohibits the use of mobile telephones to text message while driving.

Kenneth P. LaValleTransportation Committee

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S769Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Prohibits the unauthorized sale of veterans' commemorative property by cemeteries

Prohibits the unauthorized sale, purchase, sale or transfer of any cemetery marker, flag holder, monument, statue or other physical memorabilia that is over 75 years old that commemorates the life…

William J. Larkin Jr.Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S799Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Provides for daycare reimbursement by the state within thirty days of an invoice being issued

Provides for daycare reimbursement by the state within thirty days of an invoice being issued.

Kenneth P. LaValleChildren And Families Committee

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S803Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Provides for disclosure of relationships between institutions of higher education and study abroad programs

Provides for disclosure of relationships between institutions of higher education and study abroad programs.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S866Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Makes technical corrections to the conservation easement tax credit

Makes technical corrections to the conservation easement tax credit.

Carl L. MarcellinoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S875Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Relates to unexpended surplus funds which may be retained by a board of education

Relates to unexpended surplus funds which may be retained by a board of education.

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

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S935Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Makes provisions regarding genetic predisposition

Defines the term "genetic predisposition" for purposes of individual and small group health insurance policies; requires that genetic predisposition be disregarded in community rating; provides that…

Carl KrugerInsurance Committee

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S227Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Provides for the development of individual site specific disaster preparedness plans for nuclear power plants operating within the state

Requires the state emergency management office to undertake a complete review of existing disaster preparedness plans; provides for the development of individual site specific disaster preparedness…

Kenneth P. LaValleVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2271Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Brings certain provisions of law relating to service award programs into compliance with the age discrimination in employment act of 1967

Brings certain provisions of law relating to service award programs into compliance with the age discrimination in employment act of 1967.

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

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S2370Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides for establishment of the New York health plan and makes an appropriation to the temporary commission on implementation of the plan

Enacts the New York State Health Plan, a comprehensive system of access to health insurance for New York state residents: provides for administrative structure of the plan, including its status as a…

Eric T. SchneidermanHealth Committee

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S242Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Exempts tuition payments from items used to determine total spending for purposes of implementing a contingency school budget

Exempts tuition payments from items used to determine total spending for purposes of implementing a contingency school budget.

Kenneth P. LaValleEducation Committee

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S2462Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Exempts certain public employees and court clerks from provisions of law requiring the payment of an application fee for appointment as a notary public

Exempts certain public employees who in the course of their duties and responsibilities provide notary service to the public without receiving remuneration and court clerks of the unified court…

Kenneth P. LaValleFinance Committee

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S2464Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Provides that policies which provide hospital, surgical or medical coverage shall provide coverage for hysterectomies

Provides that insurance policies which provide hospital, surgical or medical coverage shall provide coverage for hysterectomies; provides that such coverage shall include inpatient hospital coverage…

Kenneth P. LaValleInsurance Committee

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S2551Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Provides student tuition relief initiative for valued education awards

Provides student tuition relief initiative for valued education awards.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S2555Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to the powers of the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority

Requires the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority to submit a report indicating certain numbers and information relating to such authority.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Transportation Committee

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S2571Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Prohibits certain persons convicted under article six-C of the correction law from serving as a trustee, principal, officer, or member of a board of education of any public school

Prohibits certain persons convicted of article six-C of the correction law as serving as a trustee, principal, officer, or member of a board of education of any public school in any BOCES, city,…

Kenneth P. LaValleCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S2628Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides for the seizure and forfeiture of vehicles, vessels and aircraft used in counterfeit goods

Provides for the seizure and forfeiture of vehicles, vessels and aircraft used in counterfeit goods.

Frank PadavanCodes Committee

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S2632Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes crime of aggravated criminal conduct

Establishes crime of aggravated criminal conduct to provide more severe penalties for persons who have committed 3 or more qualifying misdemeanors or felonies within ten years of the present class A…

Frank PadavanCodes Committee

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S2692Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the issuance of "Cure Parkinson's Disease" license plates and establishes the cure Parkinson's disease trust fund

Authorizes the issuance of "Cure Parkinson's Disease" license plates and establishes the cure Parkinson's disease trust fund.

Kenneth P. LaValleTransportation Committee

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S2712Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Increases from twenty dollars to thirty dollars the processing fee that holders of dishonored checks may charge

Increases from twenty dollars to thirty dollars the processing fee that holders of dishonored checks may charge.

Thomas P. MorahanJudiciary Committee

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S2723Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to dental, medical and podiatric malpractice actions and to establishing a limitation on noneconomic damages in personal injury actions

Requires a certificate of merit in actions for damages, contribution or indemnity arising out of alleged negligence of a professional licensed pursuant to the education law; establishes a party in…

Dale M. VolkerCodes Committee

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S2735Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Establishes the New York state genome institute within the office of science, technology and academic research

Establishes the New York state genome institute within the office of science, technology and academic research to review research activity that is being done across the state related to genetics,…

Kenneth P. LaValleEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S2800Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Enacts the "truth in voting act"

Enacts the "truth in voting act"; requires bond resolutions to be voted on at the same time as the school budget vote; requires school districts to prepare and present a proposed contingency budget…

Kenneth P. LaValleEducation Committee

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S2812Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Establishes an independent office of school inspector general for school districts outside of the city of New York

Establishes a school inspector general for school districts outside of the city of New York.

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

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S2917Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Makes certain convictions for operating under the influence predicates for other operating under the influence convictions

Provides that a conviction for operation of a motor vehicle, snowmobile, or all terrain vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall be deemed a prior conviction for the purpose of…

John A. DeFranciscoTransportation Committee

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S2987Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Creates a small business electric energy tax credit

Creates a small business electric energy tax credit.

Michael H. RanzenhoferInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2994Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Permits a liquor retailer for off-site consumption to register three liquor stores under one license; permits such liquor retailers to sell certain food items

Permits a liquor retailer for off-site consumption to register three liquor stores under one license; permits such liquor retailers to sell certain food items.

Pedro Espada Jr.Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S3029Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Requires the installation and maintenance of lockout devices on lottery vending machines by licensed lottery sales agents to prevent use by minors

Requires the installation and maintenance of lockout devices on lottery vending machines by licensed lottery sales agents to prevent use by minors.

Kenneth P. LaValleRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S3043Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Directs the office of real property services to develop a program to determine eligibility for the enhanced STAR exemption

Directs the office of real property services to develop a program to determine eligibility for the enhanced STAR exemption without necessitating the collection of personal information by the assessor.

James L. SewardLocal Government Committee

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S306Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Authorizes a study of the fiscal impact of granting local school districts the authority to implement an income tax surcharge

Authorizes and directs the department of education and the state board of real property services to undertake a study with the department of taxation and finance on the fiscal impact and implication…

Kenneth P. LaValleEducation Committee

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S3063Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Prohibits the use of certain toxic chemicals for lawn and grounds maintenance

Prohibits the use of certain pesticides, characterized by various toxic properties, for commercial lawn application, golf course application, residential application for ornamental purposes or turf…

Kenneth P. LaValleEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S3136Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Designates particular town roads as low-volume roads and sets new special standards for maintenance of such roads

Designates particular town roads as low-volume roads and sets new special standards for maintenance of such roads.

Joseph A. GriffoTransportation Committee

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S3207Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Prohibits the transfer of unexpended moneys from funds receiving moneys from a dedicated fee into any other fund

Prohibits the transfer of unexpended moneys from funds receiving moneys from a dedicated fee into any other fund.

George D. MaziarzFinance Committee

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S3230Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Exempts coin-operated tire inflation equipment from sales and use tax

Exempts coin operated tire inflation equipment from sales and use tax.

John J. FlanaganInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3231Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Relates to preventing defendants from making any profit from their crimes

Relates to preventing defendants from making any profit from their crimes; includes instances where defendant plead not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect.

John J. FlanaganCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S3235Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Enacts the Responsible Bidders Database Act; requires state comptroller to maintain a database containing certain information for certain contracts

Enacts the Responsible Bidders Database Act; requires the state comptroller to maintain a computerized database system containing certain information relating to contractors, for state agency and…

John J. FlanaganFinance Committee

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S3245Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to elections

Provides for the registration and regulation of certain campaign consultants

Provides for the registration and regulation of certain campaign consultants; establishes a code of conduct that campaign consultants must follow.

Frank PadavanElections Committee

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S326Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes a forestry stewardship and habitat conservation credit for personal income and business franchise taxes

Establishes a forestry stewardship and habitat conservation credit for personal income and business franchise taxes.

Betty LittleInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3278Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Provides for an increased death benefit payment by the N.Y. state and local police and fire retirement system to the beneficiary of police officer Theodore Raffel

Provides for an increased death benefit payment by the New York state and local police and fire retirement system to the survivors of police officer Theodore Raffel, who was a Southampton Village…

Kenneth P. LaValleCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S3372Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to elections

Provides that qualified persons who are not registered to vote may register on a day of election at their polling places

Provides that qualified persons who have never previously registered to vote may register on any day, including a day of election, that the board of elections is open for business; requires…

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Elections Committee

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