Bills by

Owen H. Johnson

Senator

20,524 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →ojohnson@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

20,524 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

S1933Senate· Moved Apr 8, 2010· Reported and committed to finance
Provides for the recordation of restrictive covenant modification documents where conveyance instruments include language violative of civil rights laws
Provides for notice of illegal restrictive covenant language in documents to be recorded and the recordation of restrictive covenant modification documents where conveyance instruments include…
Kevin S. ParkerFinance Committee
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S716Senate· Moved Apr 8, 2010· Referred to real property taxation
Authorizes Vaishnav Temple of New York to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for certain land
Authorizes Vaishnav Temple of New York to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for certain land in the village of New Hyde Park.
Craig M. JohnsonReal Property Taxation Committee

A10570Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Provides for corporate franchise tax and personal income gifts for the Helping Our Military in Emergencies (HOME) fund and establishes such fund

Provides for corporate franchise tax and personal income gifts for the Helping Our Military in Emergencies (HOME) fund to help families encountering financial emergencies while their loved ones are…

James TediscoWays And Means Committee

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A10565Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Held for consideration in education

Requires that school district officers have a high school diploma or GED certificate

Requires that school district officers have a high school diploma or GED certificate and that any candidate for school district officer or board of education member shall make available to voters an…

Michael MontesanoEducation Committee

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A10561Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Establishes the honest use of refund and rebate forms act

Establishes the honest use of refund and rebate forms act; defines terms; prohibits the display of expired manufacturer's refund and rebate forms; makes penalties.

Sandy GalefConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A10567Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to racing and wagering

Relates to resources of agriculture and New York state horse breeding development fund designated to educate, promote, advertise and protect the standardbred breeding industry

Relates to resources of agriculture and New York state horse breeding development fund designated to educate, promote, advertise and protect the standardbred breeding industry.

J. Gary PretlowRacing And Wagering Committee

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A10563Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Prohibits the use of social security numbers by an organization or governmental agency for the identification of an individual

Prohibits the use of social security numbers by an organization or governmental agency for identification purposes of individuals, including: publicly posting or displaying an individual's social…

Joan MillmanGovernmental Operations Committee

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A10564Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Permits denial of bail or release in certain cases involving dangerous crimes or to protect jurors, witnesses or evidence; repealer

Permits a judicial officer on application of a prosecuting attorney to deny bail or pretrial release to certain persons accused of dangerous crimes or to release such persons on condition in certain…

Michael MontesanoCodes Committee

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A10566Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Held for consideration in education

Relates to procurement of materials and supplies by superintendents and schools

Authorizes the commissioner of education to promulgate regulations which enable superintendents and schools to purchase material goods and supplies directly from vendors or suppliers when such…

Michael MontesanoEducation Committee

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A10559Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Establishes a process for the regulation of collecting, recording, and disclosing confidential information by state employees

Establishes a process for regulating the collecting, recording, and disclosing of confidential information by state employees.

Nelson CastroGovernmental Operations Committee

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A10562Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to social services

Requires that certain tax information be disclosed when there is an application for public assistance for a minor child

Requires that tax information regarding who is claiming a minor child as a dependent be disclosed to the office of children and family services or the office of temporary and disability assistance…

David KoonSocial Services Committee

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A10558Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to correction

Prohibits sex offender treatment programs from requiring that inmates or applicants for such program admit guilt to any crime as a prerequisite for admission into such program

Prohibits sex offender treatment programs from requiring that inmates or applicants for such program admit guilt to any crime as a prerequisite for admission into such program.

Nelson CastroCorrection Committee

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S7407Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to venue for certain civil actions arising out of certain violations of the lien law and the vehicle and traffic law

Relates to venue for certain civil actions arising out of certain violations of the lien law and the vehicle and traffic law.

Ruben DiazCodes Committee

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S7405Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to education

Provides for the mandatory implementation by school districts of social and emotional development into elementary and secondary school educational programs

Provides for the mandatory implementation by school districts of social and emotional development into elementary and secondary school educational programs.

Eric AdamsEducation Committee

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A10552Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to economic development

Authorizes a 90 day extension for ABC licenses

Authorizes licensees or permittees under the alcoholic beverage control law to apply for a one-time 90 day extension for a $1,500 fee.

Marc AlessiEconomic Development Committee

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A10553Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Extends the provisions of article 4 of the real property tax law for residents in the counties of Orange, Rockland and Ulster

Extends the provisions of article IV of the real property tax law for residents in the counties of Orange, Rockland and Ulster from March 1st to April 15th because of the winter storms on February…

Nancy CalhounReal Property Taxation Committee

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S7402Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Provides senior citizens shall be entitled to use any park, recreational facility or historic site without the imposition of any fee or other charge

Provides senior citizens shall be entitled to use any park, recreational facility or historic site without the imposition of any fee or other charge; defines senior citizens as persons 65 years of…

José M. SerranoCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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A10555Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to cities

Requires the taxi and limousine commission of the city of New York to develop procedures for requiring inspection stickers to be visible to the public

Requires the taxi and limousine commission of the city of New York to develop procedures for requiring inspection stickers to be visible to the general public and indicate the date for the next…

Joan MillmanCities Committee

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S7401Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to codes

Designates venue of certain special proceedings against certain state bodies or officers

Permits special proceedings against certain designated state officials to be commenced in a supreme court in the judicial district of the petitioner's residence or principal place of business;…

Daniel L. SquadronCodes Committee

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S7398Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Prohibits service providers from solely relying upon consumer credit reports for the purpose of determining whether to provide or continue to provide service

Prohibits service providers from solely relying upon credit reports for the purpose of determining whether to provide or continue to provide service to any consumer or potential consumer; further…

José PeraltaConsumer Protection Committee

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S7396Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to elections

Sets out the procedures and requirements for special primary elections

Requires party designations of candidates for special elections to be determined by special primary elections.

José PeraltaElections Committee

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S7397Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Ensures language assistance services by state agencies and requires state agencies to maintain records and to submit an annual report on language services

Ensures language assistance services by state agencies; requires state agencies to maintain records of the primary language spoken by any individual seeking such assistance; and requires state…

José PeraltaCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S7395Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Requires every state and local agency to post or provide a written list of the amount of every fee it collects or imposes

Requires every state and local agency to post, on its internet website, a list of the amount or range of amounts of every fee imposed or collected by such agency and the purpose of such fee; also…

José PeraltaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S7393Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Increases civil penalties for violations of building maintenance standards within the city of New York

Increases civil penalties for violations of state and local laws which pertain to building maintenance and operation within the city of New York.

José PeraltaHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S7391Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Penalizes by a minimum fine of $2500 persons who knowingly rent residential property in violation of state or local occupancy limits, zoning, or rules

Penalizes owners who knowingly rent property in violation of occupancy limits, zoning laws, or related rules; penalties include a fine of $2500, required restoration of the property to pre-rental…

José PeraltaJudiciary Committee

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S7392Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to education

Requires that a qualified psychosocial history be made in evaluating school children for handicapping conditions

Requires the making of a compilation of a psychosocial history by a qualified school district social worker an essential part of the evaluation of school children for handicapping conditions;…

José PeraltaEducation Committee

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S7390Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to insurance

Directs the superintendent of insurance to promulgate rules and regulations limiting the use of credit scores to determine automobile insurance premiums

Directs the superintendent of insurance to promulgate rules and regulations limiting the use of credit scores to determine automobile insurance premiums.

José PeraltaInsurance Committee

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S7394Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Increases to $10,000 the contribution that a resident taxpayer may make to family tuition accounts for each child during a taxable year

Increases the contribution that a resident taxpayer may make to family tuition accounts for each beneficiary thereof during a taxable year.

José PeraltaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S7362Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Provides that real property tax exemption for professional basketball and hockey franchises in a city of one million or more shall be subject to local law

Provides that the real property tax exemption for professional basketball and hockey franchises in a city of one million or more shall be subject to enactment of a local law by the legislative body…

José PeraltaStricken

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A10373Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Amend (t) and recommit to ways and means

Amends the percentages used to determine the presumed cost of doing business for agents and wholesale dealers that sell cigarettes

Amends the percentages used to determine the presumed cost of doing business for agents and wholesale dealers that sell cigarettes.

Michael BenjaminWays And Means Committee

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S6870Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Authorizes the N.Y. State Consumer Protection Board to establish a bike theft prevention website and requires posting notification of such registration by bike retailers

Authorizes the NYS Consumer Protection Board to establish a bike theft prevention website; requires bike shops to provide notice to buyers, to post information and provides for civil penalties for…

Liz KruegerFinance Committee

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S6669Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Prohibits service providers from solely relying upon consumer credit reports for the purpose of determining whether to provide or continue to provide service

Prohibits service providers from solely relying upon credit reports for the purpose of determining whether to provide or continue to provide service to any consumer or potential consumer; further…

Diane J. SavinoStricken

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S6663Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Increases civil penalties for violations of building maintenance standards within the city of New York

Increases civil penalties for violations of state and local laws which pertain to building maintenance and operation within the city of New York.

Diane J. SavinoStricken

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S6665Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Requires every state and local agency to post or provide a written list of the amount of every fee it collects or imposes

Requires every state and local agency to post, on its internet website, a list of the amount or range of amounts of every fee imposed or collected by such agency and the purpose of such fee; also…

Diane J. SavinoStricken

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S6666Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Sets out the procedures and requirements for special primary elections

Requires party designations of candidates for special elections to be determined by special primary elections.

Diane J. SavinoStricken

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S6664Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Increases to $10,000 the contribution that a resident taxpayer may make to family tuition accounts for each child during a taxable year

Increases the contribution that a resident taxpayer may make to family tuition accounts for each beneficiary thereof during a taxable year.

Diane J. SavinoStricken

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S6667Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Ensures language assistance services by state agencies and requires state agencies to maintain records and to submit an annual report on language services

Ensures language assistance services by state agencies; requires state agencies to maintain records of the primary language spoken by any individual seeking such assistance; and requires state…

Diane J. SavinoStricken

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S6668Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Requires mortgage lenders and brokers to provide consumer with mortgage bill of rights pamphlet which must be signed by the consumer prior to mortgage application

Requires mortgage lenders and brokers to provide consumers with a mortgage bill of rights pamphlet which must be read and signed by the consumer prior to applying for a mortgage.

Diane J. SavinoStricken

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S6660Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Penalizes by a minimum fine of $2500 persons who knowingly rent residential property in violation of state or local occupancy limits, zoning, or rules

Penalizes owners who knowingly rent property in violation of occupancy limits, zoning laws, or related rules; penalties include a fine of $2500, required restoration of the property to pre-rental…

Diane J. SavinoStricken

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S6662Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Requires that a qualified psychosocial history be made in evaluating school children for handicapping conditions

Requires the making of a compilation of a psychosocial history by a qualified school district social worker an essential part of the evaluation of school children for handicapping conditions;…

Diane J. SavinoStricken

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S6659Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Directs the superintendent of insurance to promulgate rules and regulations limiting the use of credit scores to determine automobile insurance premiums

Directs the superintendent of insurance to promulgate rules and regulations limiting the use of credit scores to determine automobile insurance premiums.

Diane J. SavinoStricken

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S6474Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Amended on third reading 6474c

Authorizes the correctional association to inspect residential juvenile detention facilities

Authorizes the correctional association to inspect residential juvenile detention facilities.

Velmanette MontgomeryOn the Senate floor

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S6454Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Amended on third reading 6454a

Requires municipalities to reimburse taxpayers for certain penalties and/or late fees charged to the taxpayer

Requires municipalities to reimburse taxpayers for certain penalties and/or late fees charged to the taxpayer.

Brian X. FoleyOn the Senate floor

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A8211Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Amend and recommit to racing and wagering

Authorizes off-track betting corporations to host video lottery terminals

Authorizes off-track betting corporations to host video lottery terminals.

Ginny FieldsRacing And Wagering Committee

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A5765Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Recommitted to environmental conservation

Relates to solid waste management facilities

Requires that an applicant for a permit to construct or renew a permit to operate a solid waste management facility demonstrate compatibility with the solid waste management plan of the planning…

Robert SweeneyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A7937Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Substituted by s4983c

Prohibits the use of certain toxic chemicals for lawn and grounds maintenance at schools and day care centers

Prohibits the use of certain toxic chemicals for lawn and grounds maintenance at schools and day care centers.

Steven EnglebrightOn the Assembly floor

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A8819Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Amend and recommit to governmental employees

Authorizes Peter J. Smith to have his retirement allowance recalculated and payable under section 375-g of the retirement and social security law

Authorizes Peter J. Smith, a retiree receiving benefits from the New York state and local police and fire retirement system, to have his retirement allowance recalculated and payable under section…

Marc AlessiGovernmental Employees Committee

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