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

A10453Assembly· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means
Authorizes and directs the transfer of funds from the community projects fund for the operation of state parks
Authorizes and directs the transfer of 12 million dollars from the community projects fund for the operation of state parks.
Peter LopezWays And Means Committee
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S7266Senate· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
Relates to authorizing the New York city off-track betting corporation to file a petition for adjustment of indebtedness
Relates to authorizing the New York city off-track betting corporation to file a petition for adjustment of indebtedness.
Eric T. SchneidermanRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

S7260Senate· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Referred to higher education

Relates to the access and use of electronic materials acquired by certain libraries

Relates to the access and use of electronic materials acquired by certain libraries; provides that electronic materials acquired by libraries of public institutions of higher education be available…

William T. StachowskiHigher Education Committee

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A10446Assembly· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Referred to health

Creates the observational care unit demonstration program

Creates the observational care unit demonstration program; authorizes the commissioner of health to approve up to five medical practices in underserved rural areas of the state to operate such…

Dennis H. GabryszakHealth Committee

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A10445Assembly· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Establishes a cap on certain credits, imposes a surcharge against certain taxes and increases the alternative minimum tax on corporations

Establishes a cap on certain credits, imposes a surcharge against certain taxes and increases the alternative minimum tax on corporation.

James F. BrennanWays And Means Committee

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A10441Assembly· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Referred to education

Authorizes the state to recover excess payments from county vocational education and extension boards over a period of three years

Authorizes the state to recover excess payments from county vocational education and extension boards over a period of three years.

Marc AlessiEducation Committee

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A10442Assembly· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to the disciplinary hearings and procedures for teachers in the city district of the city of New York

Relates to the disciplinary hearings and procedures for teachers in the city district of the city of New York; requires hearings to be referred to the New York city office of administrative trials…

Michael BenjaminEducation Committee

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S7259Senate· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Referred to finance

Establishes the empire state performance commission for the purpose of designing and advising the governor and the legislature on the implementation of a performance

Establishes the empire state performance commission in the executive department for the purpose of designing and advising the governor and the legislature on the implementation of a…

Liz KruegerFinance Committee

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A10409Assembly· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Starred on calendar

Extends provisions of law permitting the secretary of state to provide special handling of documents filed or issued by the division of corporations

Extends provisions of law permitting the secretary of state to provide special handling of documents filed or issued by the division of corporations.

RoAnn DestitoOn the Assembly floor

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A10404Assembly· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Substituted by s6682

Relates to subcommittees for mental health of community service boards; the effective date

Amends part R2 of chapter 62 of the laws of 2003, amending the mental hygiene law and the state finance law relating to the community mental health support and workforce reinvestment program and the…

Felix OrtizOn the Assembly floor

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A10405Assembly· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Substituted by s6683

Relates to the community mental health support and workforce reinvestment program and the community health and workforce reinvestment account; effectiveness

Felix OrtizOn the Assembly floor

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S7214Senate· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Amend and recommit to racing, gaming and wagering

Relates to the process for selection of a video lottery gaming operator at Aqueduct Raceway

Relates to the process for selection of a video lottery gaming operator at Aqueduct Raceway; provides that an international accountancy firm recommended by the comptroller shall review proposals and…

Martin J. GoldenRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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A10119Assembly· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Amend and recommit to health

Amends the inpatient reimbursement rates for certain general hospitals

Amends the inpatient reimbursement rates for those general hospitals most significantly affected by revenue losses resulting from Medicaid rebasing that took effect 12/1/2009.

Francine DelMonteHealth Committee

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S6997Senate· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Substituted by a9955

Authorizes the Manhattan assessor to accept an application for exemption from real property taxes from Manhattan Youth Recreation and Resources, Inc. for a certain parcel of land

Authorizes the assessor of the borough of Manhattan to accept an application for exemption from real property taxes from Manhattan Youth Recreations and Resources, Inc. for a certain parcel of land…

Daniel L. SquadronOn the Senate floor

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A9196Assembly· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Amend (t) and recommit to codes

Establishes the crimes of menacing and assault on a judge or a district attorney

Establishes the crimes of menacing, assault and aggravated assault on a judge or a district attorney.

Aileen GuntherCodes Committee

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A9122Assembly· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Enacting clause stricken

Amends the constitution relating to veterans with disabilities

Amends the constitution relating to veterans with disabilities; provides that where a veteran has been appointed or promoted from an eligible list on which he or she was allowed additional credit as…

Fred ThieleStricken

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A6727Assembly· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Held for consideration in local governments

Authorizes village of Frankfort to finance a certain specific object or purpose over a period of ten years

Authorizes the village of Frankfort, to finance a certain specific object or purpose over a period of ten years computed from the date of the first bond anticipation notes issued.

Marc ButlerLocal Governments Committee

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A2579Assembly· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Amend (t) and recommit to judiciary

Provides, in tort cases where one defendant has settled, that remaining defendants must elect prior to trial as to reduction in liability; repealer

Provides, in tort cases where one defendant has settled, that remaining defendants must elect, prior to trial, whether to reduce liability by the amount of the settlement or by the amount of the…

Helene WeinsteinJudiciary Committee

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A8250Assembly· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Amend and recommit to education

Enacts the "New York state health kids act"

Enacts the "New York state healthy kids act", to provide that only healthy foods and beverages be served, during the school day, in all schools in the state; directs the board of regents and the…

Peter RiveraEducation Committee

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S5306Senate· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Advanced to third reading

Creates the Orangetown public library district; repealer

Creates the Orangetown public library district; modifies the boundaries; authorizes individual libraries to apply for appropriations on an individual basis.

Thomas P. MorahanOn the Senate floor

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S5279Senate· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Advanced to third reading

Provides for the inclusion of low income credit unions in the banking development district program in cities having a population of one million or more persons

Provides for the inclusion of low income credit unions in the banking development district program in cities having a population of one million or more persons.

Daniel L. SquadronOn the Senate floor

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S1598Senate· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Amend and recommit to codes

Requires the renewal of firearms licenses after five years and the taking of a safety course outside the city of New York

Requires the renewal of firearms' licenses after five years and the taking of a safety course outside the city of New York; sets a date for expiration and provides for a schedule for recertification…

Eric T. SchneidermanCodes Committee

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S3666Senate· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Amend and recommit to environmental conservation

Relates to the public right of passage upon navigable waterways of the state

Codifies the public right of passage upon navigable waterways of the state for purposes of commerce or recreation; permits restrictions to protect scientific research.

John J. FlanaganEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S5731Senate· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Amend and recommit to energy and telecommunications

Directs the public service commission to conduct an in-depth public interest analysis of proposed mergers by telephone corporations

Directs the public service commission to conduct an in-depth public interest analysis of proposed mergers by telephone corporations and other telecommunications services providers over which said…

Darrel J. AubertineEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S3455Senate· Moved Mar 26, 2010· Amend and recommit to finance

Relates to activities engaged in by neighborhood preservation companies

Relates to activities engaged in by neighborhood preservation companies; allows certain limits on annual contract amounts may be exceeded in instances where the division of housing and community…

Pedro Espada Jr.Finance Committee

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A10437Assembly· Moved Mar 25, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to membership of the advisory council established within the acquired immune deficiency syndrome institute

Relates to membership of the advisory council established within the acquired immune deficiency syndrome institute; provides that vacancies shall be filled in the manner of the original appointments…

Darryl TownsHealth Committee

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A10435Assembly· Moved Mar 25, 2010· Referred to education

Provides for an apportionment to the Yonkers city school district based upon universal prekindergarten enrollment

Provides for an apportionment to the Yonkers city school district based upon universal prekindergarten enrollment.

Mike SpanoEducation Committee

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A10438Assembly· Moved Mar 25, 2010· Held for consideration in consumer affairs and protection

Provides that certain gift certificates may be used by the holder to pay down a debt owed to a merchant

Provides that a gift certificate issued by a single merchant or an affiliated group of merchants that share the same name, mark or logo may be used by the holder thereof to pay down any debt owed to…

Harvey WeisenbergConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A10424Assembly· Moved Mar 25, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Creates a contingency budget cap that is one hundred twenty percent of a five year averaged consumer price index

Creates a contingency budget cap that is one hundred twenty percent of a five year averaged consumer price index.

Barbara LiftonWays And Means Committee

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A10414Assembly· Moved Mar 25, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to establishing the L3C act regarding low-profit limited liability companies

Relates to establishing the L3C act regarding low-profit limited liability companies.

Richard BrodskyCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A10416Assembly· Moved Mar 25, 2010· Referred to insurance

Prohibits the disruption of health services by third parties

Prohibits the disruption of health services by third party requiring patients to use certain health care providers; establishes $1,000 fine for violations.

Nelson CastroInsurance Committee

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A10421Assembly· Moved Mar 25, 2010· Referred to mental health

Enhances assisted outpatient treatment program and makes Kendra's law permanent

Enhances assisted outpatient treatment program and repeals expiration of Kendra's law.

Aileen GuntherMental Health Committee

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A10433Assembly· Moved Mar 25, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Limits an employer's access to consumer credit reports in connection with employment applications

Limits an employer's access to consumer credit reports in connection with employment applications.

Frank SkartadosConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A10420Assembly· Moved Mar 25, 2010· Referred to local governments

Establishes a petition to start the process to change the elective office of receiver of taxes

Establishes a petition to start the process to change the elective office of receiver of taxes.

Sandy GalefLocal Governments Committee

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A10434Assembly· Moved Mar 25, 2010· Referred to education

Provides Yonkers city school district with additional supplemental education improvement plan funds

Provides Yonkers city school district with additional supplemental education improvement plan funds.

Mike SpanoEducation Committee

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A10415Assembly· Moved Mar 25, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Directs the transfer of certain unspent discretionary funds allocated to a member of the legislature into the property tax circuit breaker reserve fund

Directs the transfer of certain unspent discretionary funds allocated to a member of the legislature into the property tax circuit breaker reserve fund.

Marc ButlerWays And Means Committee

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A10418Assembly· Moved Mar 25, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Authorizes certain counties, cities and school districts to impose up to a four percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes; repealer

Authorizes certain counties, cities and school districts to impose up to a four percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes; preserves the authority of certain counties and a city to impose…

Sandy GalefWays And Means Committee

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A10427Assembly· Moved Mar 25, 2010· Held for consideration in local governments

Relates to the operation of fire districts providing emergency medical services

Relates to the operation of fire districts providing emergency medical services.

Joel MillerLocal Governments Committee

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A10419Assembly· Moved Mar 25, 2010· Held for consideration in education

Prohibits the sale of certain foods in vending machines on school grounds or property

Prohibits the sale of certain foods in vending machines on school grounds or property, including but not limited to, candy, carbonated water with added sweeteners, or beverages that contain caffeine…

Sandy GalefEducation Committee

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A10428AssemblyS7134· Moved Mar 25, 2010· Referred to education

Establishes the special education short-term revolving loan fund and authorizes the state comptroller to provide special education short-term revolving loans

Establishes the special education short-term revolving loan fund and authorizes the state comptroller to provide special education short-term revolving loans to certain special act school districts…

Catherine NolanEducation CommitteeEducation

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A10432Assembly· Moved Mar 25, 2010· Referred to local governments

Amends the NY government reorganization and citizen empowerment act

Amends the NY government reorganization and citizen empowerment act, relating to the requirements for consolidation or dissolution of certain local government entities.

Michelle SchimelLocal Governments Committee

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A10411Assembly· Moved Mar 25, 2010· Referred to insurance

Prohibits first fail accident and/or health insurance policies

Prohibits first fail accident and/or health insurance policies; enacts penalties and defines terms.

Jonathan BingInsurance Committee

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A10425Assembly· Moved Mar 25, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Increases penalties for criminal use of a firearm in the first degree when committing a drug related felony offense

Increases penalties for criminal use of a firearm in the first degree when committing a drug related felony offense.

Thomas McKevittCodes Committee

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A10413Assembly· Moved Mar 25, 2010· Referred to correction

Creates the temporary state commission to recommend the closure of state correctional facilities

Creates the temporary state commission to recommend the closure of state correctional facilities to examine, evaluate and make recommendations on the closure of state correctional facilities,…

Michael BenjaminCorrection Committee

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A10426Assembly· Moved Mar 25, 2010· Referred to insurance

Repeals section 7718 of the insurance law, relating to the prohibited advertisement of the corporation in sale of insurance

Repeals section 7718 of the insurance law, relating to the prohibited advertisement of the corporation in sale of insurance.

Thomas McKevittInsurance Committee

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