Bills by

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Senator

7,266 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →addabbo@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

7,266 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

A8741Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.243
Relates to causes of action against certain businesses arising in connection with the AED
Relates to causes of action against certain businesses arising in connection with the AED; provides that gross negligence by a business or employee must be shown; provides that a provider of an AED…
Amy PaulinSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
A915Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.229
Relates to the administration of property tax assessments for certain orchards and vineyards
Relates to the administration of property tax assessments for certain orchards and vineyards; establishes the portion of the value of orchard or vineyard land eligible for real property tax…
Francine DelMonte

S1871Senate· Moved Jul 30, 2010· Amend (t) and recommit to judiciary

Extends dram shop liability to cover persons who sell false id to persons under 21 years of age

Extends dram shop liability to cover persons who sell false identification to a person under 21 years of age who causes injury or damages while intoxicated or whose ability is impaired.

Jeffrey D. KleinJudiciary Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S2490Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.278

Provides notice to municipal housing authorities whenever a sex offender is released to public housing

Provides notice to public housing authorities whenever a sex offender is released to public housing.

Jeffrey D. KleinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3296Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.280

Prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of child care products containing bisphenol A

Enacts the "bisphenol A-free children and babies act"; prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of child care products containing bisphenol A; prohibits the manufacture, distribution and…

Antoine M. ThompsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S1700Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.277

Increases from $1,000 to $2,000 the property damage threshold after which a motor vehicle accident report must be filed with the commissioner of motor vehicles

Prohibits insurers from imposing a surcharge for accidents where the property damage does not exceed two thousand dollars and where no physical injury resulted.

Neil D. BreslinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S2622Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.279

Provides that traps shall bear the name and residence address or the assigned identification number of the trapper

Provides that traps shall bear the name and residence address or the assigned identification number of the trapper.

David J. ValeskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S87Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6722

Provides a tax check-off box on personal income tax return forms for gifts to the after-school activity fund

Provides a tax check-off box on personal income tax return forms for gifts to the after-school activity fund.

John L. SampsonVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5620Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.284

Relates to hypodermic syringes and the lawful possession of such syringes

Relates to hypodermic syringes and the lawful possession of such syringes.

Thomas K. DuaneSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5633Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6726

Authorizes the deferral of vacation days for certain members of the retirement system

Authorizes the deferral of up to five vacation days per year for state correctional officers and security hospital treatment assistants and the receipt of a lump sum payment equal to the value of…

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7776Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.237

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland

Authorizes the village of Sloatsburg, town of Ramapo to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland.

Ann RabbittSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A2358Assembly· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Tabled

Authorizes the commissioner of health to make grants to be used to help pay for the costs of conducting local blood drives

Authorizes the commissioner of health to make grants to not-for-profit organizations and elementary, secondary and postsecondary schools to be used to help pay for the costs of conducting local…

Richard GottfriedVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A5537Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.232

Relates to loitering; repealer

Clarifies provisions of the penal law describing when a person is guilty of loitering by removing subdivisions that have been declared unconstitutional.

Daniel O'DonnellSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4031Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.281

Authorizes the county of Nassau to transfer ownership of certain parklands to the town of North Hempstead

Authorizes the county of Nassau to transfer ownership of certain parklands to the town of North Hempstead.

Craig M. JohnsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4562Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6724

Relates to the duration of the probationary periods and disciplinary hearings for employees of the health and hospitals corporation of the city of NY in a non-competitive class

Changes the probationary period for employees of the health and hospital corporation of the city of NY in a non-competitive class who have completed at least one year of continuous service in his or…

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5748Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.286

Modifies the methods used for calculating final average salary for certain members of the New York city teachers' retirement system

Modifies the methods used for calculating final average salary for certain members of the New York city teachers' retirement system.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5743Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.285

Designates a portion of the state highway system to be known as the "Sampson Veterans Memorial highway"

Designates a portion of the state highway system to be known as the "Sampson Veterans Memorial Highway".

Michael F. NozzolioSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A2642Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.230

Relates to subscription expiration notice requirements for magazines

Requires that subscription expiration notices for magazines be clearly disclosed in a conspicuous manner.

Audrey PhefferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7753Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.235

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland.

Ann RabbittSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4812Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6725

Prohibits certain agencies from charging for the process of a FOIL request made by state and local agencies or the state legislature

Prohibits agencies from charging for the process of a FOIL request made by state and local agencies or the state legislature.

Craig M. JohnsonVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S3718Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6723

Expands the application of provisions for a reduced retirement age for certain Triborough bridge and tunnel authority employees

Expands the application of provisions for a reduced retirement age for certain Triborough bridge and tunnel authority employees to January 1, 2012.

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5597Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.283

Relates to the applicability of local laws of certain cities to buildings owned, leased or operated by the state or its agencies

Relates to the applicability of local building codes to state and state agency owned buildings; creates the New York city-New York state task force on building and fire safety; provides for the…

Daniel L. SquadronSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A11606Assembly· Moved Jul 23, 2010· Amend and recommit to housing

Relates to interim multiple dwellings in a city with a population of one million or more persons

Relates to interim multiple dwellings in a city with a population of one million or more persons.

Vito LopezHousing Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S8316Senate· Vetoed Jul 21, 2010· Vetoed memo.6714

Relates to eliminating the validity of agreements between the state and Indian tribes as part of a stipulation in federal court

Chapter amends S. 8285 and A. 11515, to eliminate the validity of agreements between the state and Indian tribes or nations as part of a stipulation and order approved by a federal court, with…

Jeffrey D. KleinVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S8008Senate· Vetoed Jul 21, 2010· Vetoed memo.6713

Extends the expiration of the power for jobs program and the energy cost savings benefits program

Extends the expiration of the power for jobs program and the energy cost savings benefits program.

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S6966Senate· Vetoed Jul 21, 2010· Vetoed memo.6712

Relates to positions in the competitive class of the state

Provides that no position in the state which has been previously classified in the competitive class shall be reclassified into the non-competitive or exempt class.

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A6340Assembly· Moved Jul 21, 2010· Opinion referred to judiciary

Allows satisfaction of constitutional requirement that bills be on members desks by distribution of bills in electronically written form

Allows satisfaction of constitutional requirement that bills be on members desks prior to passage/voting by distribution of bills in electronically written form: provides that a bill shall be deemed…

Sandy GalefJudiciary Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S4872Senate· Vetoed Jul 21, 2010· Vetoed memo.6710

Provides procedures for resolution of disputes between a public employer and Suffolk county probation officers

Provides procedures for resolution of disputes between a public employer and Suffolk county probation officers.

Brian X. FoleyVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5440Senate· Vetoed Jul 21, 2010· Vetoed memo.6711

Allows a licensed winery or farm winery to sell wine for consumption upon the premises of a food festival

Allows a licensed winery or farm winery to sell wine for consumption upon the premises of a food festival except for an event conducted within a city with a population of one million or more.

David J. ValeskyVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A10466Assembly· Vetoed Jul 20, 2010· Tabled

Designates certain state-owned lands, located in the hamlet of Westhampton, town of Southampton, county of Suffolk, as the Edwin M. Schwenk Memorial Nature Preserve

Designates certain state-owned lands, located in the hamlet of Westhampton, town of Southampton, county of Suffolk, as the Edwin M.

Fred ThieleVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A1729Assembly· Vetoed Jul 20, 2010· Tabled

Prohibits hospitals from denying staff membership or professional privileges to psychologists without cause

Prohibits hospitals from denying staff membership or professional privileges to any psychologist without stating the reasons therefor; provides that such reasons must be related to standards of…

Richard GottfriedVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S7945Senate· Signed Jul 16, 2010· Signed chap.176

Prohibits the recording of certain identifying information of a person subjected to temporary questioning or search in a public place by police in certain cities

Prohibits the electronic recording of certain information identifying information of a person subjected to temporary questioning or search in a public place by police officers.

Eric AdamsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7129Senate· Signed Jul 16, 2010· Signed chap.226

Authorizes Greenburgh North Castle Union free school district to lease certain real property

Authorizes Greenburgh North Castle Union free school district to lease certain real property and establishes that the Greenburgh North Castle Union Free School District 12 and St.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6873Senate· Signed Jul 16, 2010· Approval memo.6

Clarifies provisions relating to occupancy of class A multiple dwellings

Relates to clarifying provisions relating to occupancy of class A multiple dwellings.

Liz KruegerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S1789Senate· Signed Jul 16, 2010· Signed chap.224

Authorizes Greenburgh - North Castle Union free school district to lease certain real properties

Authorizes Greenburgh North Castle Union free school district to lease certain real property.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8367Senate· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.223

Enacts the "city of Newburgh fiscal recovery act" to authorize such city to issue bonds to liquidate certain deficits, and impose certain budgetary requirements

Enacts the " city of Newburgh fiscal recovery act" to authorize such city to issue bonds to liquidate certain deficits, and imposes certain budgetary requirements upon the city to restore fiscal…

Andrea Stewart-CousinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8312Senate· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.173

Provides that certain discretionary purchases shall be subject to written internal controls established by each state agency

Relates to discretionary purchases by state agencies; provides that certain discretionary purchases shall be subject to written internal controls established by each state agency.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8314Senate· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.175

Relates to expanding opportunities for women and minority-owned business enterprises and increasing competition and diversity in procurements by the state and its pu

Relates to expanding opportunities for women and minority-owned business enterprises and increasing competition and diversity in procurements by the State and its public authorities.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8313Senate· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.174

Relates to expanding opportunities for minority and women-owned business enterprises in procurements by the state and public authorities

Relates to expanding opportunities for minority and women-owned business enterprises in procurements by the state and public authorities.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8070Senate· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.222

Relates to appliance and equipment energy efficiency standards

Relates to appliance and equipment energy efficiency standards for portable light fixtures, bottle-type water dispensers, commercial hot food holding cabinets, portable electric spas and residential…

Daniel L. SquadronSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A11320Assembly· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.202

Expands the definition of eligible applicant for the affordable home ownership development program

Expands the definition of eligible applicant for the affordable home ownership development program to include a public benefit corporation formed to assist particular municipalities with their…

Vito LopezSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8017Senate· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.221

Relates to charter schools

Enacts a chapter amendment relating to charter schools in relation to unissued charters.

Suzi OppenheimerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7827Senate· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.220

Requires reporting of newborn hearing screening results and data to the department of health

Requires reporting of newborn hearing screening results and data to the department of health.

Thomas K. DuaneSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A11064Assembly· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.200

Extends the effectiveness of chapter 618 of the laws of 1998

Extends the effectiveness of chapter 618 of the laws of 1998, amending the general municipal law and the education law relating to disposal of surplus computer equipment by political subdivisions.

Michael BenedettoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A11067Assembly· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.201

Extends the effectiveness of chapter 552 of the laws of 1995

Extends the effectiveness of chapter 552 of the laws of 1995, amending the education law relating to contracts for the transportation of school children.

Alan MaiselSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7715Senate· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.219

Directs the New York state bridge authority to acquire and maintain the walkway over the Hudson bridge

Directs the New York state bridge authority to acquire an the walkway over the Hudson bridge to mean the Poughkeepsie-Highland railroad bridge which was constructed across the Hudson river north of…

José M. SerranoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7696Senate· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.172

Relates to the sale of bonds and notes of the city of New York

Relates to the sale of bonds and notes of the city of New York; extends provisions of state financial emergency act for the city of New York and other provisions from June 30, 2010 until June 30,…

Carl KrugerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law