Bills by

Craig M. Johnson

Senator

16,516 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →johnson@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

16,516 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

A11671Assembly· Moved Jul 30, 2010· Referred to transportation
Enables property owners to exchange easements on local roadways for easements on state highways
Enables property owners to exchange easements on local roadways for easements on state highways.
David GanttTransportation Committee
ImpactPending
PassagePending
A11676Assembly· Moved Jul 30, 2010· Referred to governmental operations
Authorizes the town justice of the town of Deerfield to temporarily reside outside of such town until such term expires on December 31, 2011
Authorizes Walter Loin, the town justice of the town of Deerfield to temporarily reside outside of such town until such term expires on December 31, 2011.
David TownsendGovernmental Operations Committee

A11516Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Approval memo.14

Creates an exemption to the residency requirement for firefighters of the Huguenot Fire Co., Inc.

Creates an exemption to the residency requirement for firefighters in the town of Deer Park.

Aileen GuntherSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A11505Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Approval memo.13

Allows a permanent resident of the United States to serve as public health director of Tompkins county while pursuing citizenship

Allows a permanent resident of the United States to serve as public health director of Tompkins county while pursuing citizenship.

Barbara LiftonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8227Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.308

Makes provisions relating to HIV testing, including consent for such testing, required offering for such testing, confidentiality and disclosure

Relates to HIV testing, including consent for such testing, required offering for such testing, confidentiality and disclosure.

Thomas K. DuaneSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8215Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.307

Relates to designating a portion of the state highway system in the town of Shelter Island as the "Lt. Joseph J. Theinert Memorial Way"

Relates to designating a portion of state route 114 in the town of Shelter Island as the "Lt.

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8173Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.306

Relates to a real estate tax abatement program for certain commercial, industrial and manufacturing properties in a city with a population of one million or more

Relates to extending the eligibility for a real estate tax abatement program for certain commercial, industrial and manufacturing properties in a city with a population of one million or more.

Liz KruegerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8148Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6736

Relates to the consideration of certain real property transfers in the county of Orange and the purpose of such lands conveyed

Relates to the consideration of certain real property transfers in the county of Orange and the purpose of such lands conveyed.

John J. BonacicVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S8095Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.305

Relates to the Rome urban renewal agency; and to transfer any books, records and remaining rights of the dissolved agency to the city of Rome; repealer

Relates to the Rome urban renewal agency; transfers any books, records and remaining rights of the dissolved agency to the city of Rome.

David J. ValeskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A11301Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.274

Relates to repair of damaged pesticide containers

Relates to repair of damaged pesticide containers; expands exceptions from transportation ban.

Robert SweeneySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7947Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.304

Designates the "Trooper David J. Lane Memorial Highway" in Greene county

Designates the "Trooper David J.

James L. SewardSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A11237Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.273

Relates to the base proportions of approved assessing units in the county of Nassau

Relates to the base proportions of approved assessing units in the county of Nassau.

Harvey WeisenbergSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A11136Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Approval memo.12

Relates to the residency requirement for the Armor Fire Company in Erie county

Relates to the residency requirement for the Armor Volunteer Fire Company in Erie county.

Jack Quinn IIISigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7845Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.303

Relates to insurance losses as a result of the insured being intoxicated or under the influence of narcotics

Prohibits an insurer from denying benefits for certain emergency services rendered as a result of the insured being intoxicated or under the influence of narcotics; allows the insurer, where…

Neil D. BreslinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7801Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.302

Increases the cap on the total raffle prize amount permissible for a license period

Increases the cap on the total raffle prize amount permissible for a license period.

William T. StachowskiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A11034Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.271

Defines the scope of responsibilities of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services regarding recovery services

Defines the scope of responsibilities of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services regarding recovery services, terms of operating certificates and the DWI provider list and permits…

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A11023Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Approval memo.11

Relates to the residency requirement for the Boght Community fire district in Albany county

Relates to the residency requirement for the Boght Community fire district in Albany county; authorizes more than 45% of membership from outside the district boundaries.

Robert ReillySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A11007Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.269

Requires disclosure to consumers of the type of rebate being offered, whether additional fees may apply, and remittance of the rebate to the consumer

Requires disclosure to consumers of the type of rebate being offered, whether additional fees may apply, and form of remittance of the rebate to the consumer.

Audrey PhefferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10992Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.268

Extends certain provisions regarding the payment of fees and other charges by credit card

Extends certain provisions regarding the payment of fees and other charges by credit card.

David GanttSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7738Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.301

Authorizes the city of Schenectady to enter into a contract to sell some or all of the delinquent tax liens held by such city to a private party; repealer

Authorizes the city of Schenectady to enter into a contract to sell some or all of the delinquent tax liens held by such city to a private party.

Hugh T. FarleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7700Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.300

Designates a portion of the state highway system in the county of Broome, as the "Officer Aldo Rossi Junior Memorial Highway"

Amends the description of the "Senator Warren M.

Tom LibousSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10889Assembly· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Tabled

Adds a representative of veteran and alcoholism or substance abuse programs to the advisory council on alcoholism and substance abuse services

Adds a representative of veteran and alcoholism or substance abuse programs to the advisory council on alcoholism and substance abuse programs and a representative who is a combat veteran and is…

Amy PaulinVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A10835Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.267

Relates to allowing certain special assessing units other than cities to adjust their current base proportions

Relates to allowing certain special assessing units other than cities to adjust their current base proportions.

Harvey WeisenbergSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10786Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.266

Relates to the imposition of sales and compensating use taxes in the county of Erie

Relates to the imposition of sales and compensating use taxes in the county of Erie.

Robin SchimmingerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10770Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.265

Relates to the rate of regular interest used in the actuarial valuation of liabilities for the purpose of calculating contributions to certain retirement systems

Relates to the rate of regular interest used in the actuarial valuation of liabilities for the purpose of calculating contributions to certain retirement systems.

Peter AbbateSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10766Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.264

Relates to disclosures required for certain solicitations by container

Relates to disclosures required for certain solicitations by container.

Catherine NolanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10676Assembly· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Tabled

Clarifies the scope of protections against discrimination on the basis of disability in services provided by public entities

Clarifies the scope of protections against discrimination on the basis of disability in services provided by public entities including exclusion from participation or denial of benefits, services,…

Amy PaulinVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A10620Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.263

Designates a bridge on interstate route 86 over Falconer - Kimball Road in the town of Ellicott as the "Roger Tory Peterson Memorial Bridge"

Designates a bridge on interstate route 86 over Falconer - Kimball Stand Road in the town of Ellicott, as the "Roger Tory Peterson Memorial Bridge".

William ParmentSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7452Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.299

Relates to the re-employment of retired persons by the board of higher education of the city of New York

Relates to the re-employment of retired persons by the board of higher education of the city of New York.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7316Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6735

Provides for the sanitization of every used mattress or bedding material transported, stored or sold in the state

Provides for the sanitization of every used mattress or bedding material transported, stored or sold in the state.

José PeraltaVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S7314Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.298

Relates to the definition of cash for ABC purposes

Amends the definition of cash to include electronic funds transfer for ABC purposes.

Craig M. JohnsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10448Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.262

Extends from December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2012, the deadline for requests for release of records under Jonathan's law for incidents before May 5, 2007

Extends from December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2012, the deadline for submission of written requests for the release of records pertaining to allegations and investigations of abuse and mistreatment…

Timothy P. GordonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7257Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.297

Includes payments from the state's farmland protection program as federal gross income

Includes payments from the state's farmland protection program as federal gross income from farming for otherwise eligible farmers.

David J. ValeskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10410Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.261

Authorizes the facsimile transmission or transmission by electronic means of orders of protection and temporary orders of protection

Authorizes the facsimile transmission or transmission by electronic means of orders of protection and temporary orders of protection for the purpose of the service thereof.

Linda RosenthalSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7225Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.296

Increases the bonding authority of the NYC housing development corporation

Increases the bonding authority of the NYC housing development corporation.

Pedro Espada Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7198Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.295

Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Harriet Tubman Memorial Highway"

Designates a portion of the state highway system constituting statroute 34 from its intersection with route 104 southerly to its intersection with route 17-c as the "Harriet Tubman Memorial Highway."

David J. ValeskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7187Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6733

Provides for taxpayer gifts for lupus education and prevention, and establishes the lupus education and prevention fund and outreach program

Provides for taxpayer gifts for lupus education and prevention, and establishes the lupus education and prevention fund and outreach program.

Kevin S. ParkerVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A10233Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.260

Authorizes the detaining in the Chautauqua county correctional facility of persons awaiting arraignment in any local court in the county of Chautauqua

Authorizes the detaining in the Chautauqua county correctional facility of persons awaiting arraignment in any local court in the county of Chautauqua.

William ParmentSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10222Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Approval memo.10

Relates to certain payments to the horsemen's organization

Relates to certain payments to the horsemen's organization.

J. Gary PretlowSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7086Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.294

Authorizes the town of Lewisboro to discontinue use of certain park land

Authorizes the town of Lewisboro in the county of Westchester to discontinue the use of certain park land and lease such land for use of a wireless communications facility.

Vincent L. LeibellSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7078Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6732

Relates to transfer of retirement membership for SUNY employees within the professional, scientific and technical bargaining unit

Relates to transfer of retirement membership for SUNY employees within the professional, scientific and technical bargaining unit into the New York state and local employees' retirement system.

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A10137Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.258

Extends the provisions of chapter 534 of the laws of 1993 relating to physical therapy assistants for an additional four years

Extends the provisions of chapter 534 of the laws of 1993 relating to physical therapy assistants for an additional four years.

Ronald CanestrariSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10126Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.257

Extends the provisions of chapter 831 of the laws of 1981, amending the labor law relating to fees and expenses in unemployment insurance proceedings

Extends the provisions of chapter 831 of the laws of 1981, amending the labor law relating to fees and expenses in unemployment insurance proceedings.

George LatimerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10061Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.256

Relates to inmate labor for non-profit organizations

Relates to inmate labor for non-profit organizations.

Jeffrion AubrySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6958Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.293

Amending the education law and educational requirements for physicians assistants

Relates to the educational requirements for special assistants and physician's assistants.

Toby Ann StaviskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10049Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.255

Relating to payment in lieu of taxes for property acquired for park or recreational purposes by town of Hempstead

Relates to payment in lieu of taxes for property acquired for park or recreational purposes by the town of Hempstead.

Harvey WeisenbergSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law