Bills by

Ellen C. Jaffee

Assembly Member

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2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

11,958 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

A223Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation
Prohibits the operation of a school, camp, or charter omnibus with any passenger standing
Prohibits, without exception, the operation of a school, camp, or charter omnibus with any passenger standing.
Audrey PhefferTransportation Committee
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A2230AssemblyS1248· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance
Provides for health insurance coverage for family members of children who require psychiatric or psychological services
Provides for health insurance coverage for family members of children who require psychiatric or psychological services.

A2232Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Establishes licensing procedure for building managers of multiple dwellings in New York city

Requires the licensing of building managers of multiple dwellings; prohibits owner from operating a multiple dwelling without a licensed manager; provides for a restricted license for dwellings of…

Daniel O'DonnellHousing Committee

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A2268Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides that failure to seek necessary medical or emergency assistance, when having recklessly caused injury to a person, is a class A misdemeanor

Provides that failure to seek necessary medical or emergency assistance, when having recklessly caused physical injury or with criminal negligence caused physical injury to a person, is a class A…

Donna LupardoCodes Committee

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A2280Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in consumer affairs and protection

Relates to prohibiting unsolicited text messaging through wireless telephones

Relates to prohibiting unsolicited text messaging through wireless telephones.

Bill ReilichConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A2282Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires vendors and agents of vendors to disclose credit score calculations and qualifications to consumers and applicants for credit

Requires vendors and agents of vendors to disclose credit score calculations and qualifications to consumers and applicants for credit.

Hakeem JeffriesConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

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A2298Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Makes changes in description of the habitat protection zone for Long Island sound

Makes changes in description of the fish habitat protection zone for the north shoreline of the Long Island sound.

Steven EnglebrightEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A2308Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Allows a person who has visitation or contact rights with a child to petition family court to continue such rights if the child has been surrendered to an agency

Allows a parent who has visitation or contact rights with a child pursuant to a surrender agreement to petition family court to enforce such rights against the agency to which the child was…

Vito LopezChildren And Families Committee

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A2309Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Clarifies procedures for the emergency removal of children from their homes; repealer

Clarifies procedures for the emergency removal of children from their homes; allows, for an authorized child protective agent to remove a child from the home without court order where such person…

Vito LopezChildren And Families Committee

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A2333Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Allows parents/guardians and evaluators access to observe programs for handicapped children

Allows parents/guardians and evaluators access to observe programs for handicapped children.

Ellen C. JaffeeEducation Committee

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A2356Assembly· 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…

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

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A1282Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Establishes that instruction in financial education be provided to pupils in grades nine, ten, eleven or twelve

Establishes that instruction in financial education be provided to pupils in grades nine through twelve; establishes what should be included in such curriculum including the basics of financial…

Robert ReillyEducation Committee

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A1295Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Changes the name of practitioners of podiatry from podiatrists to podiatric physicians

Changes the name of practitioners of podiatry from podiatrists to podiatric physicians in numerous provisions of law.

Keith L.T. WrightHigher Education Committee

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A1318Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Prohibits disposal of spoils containing toxic pollutants into the waters of the marine district

Prohibits the disposal of any dredged spoils containing toxic pollutants into the waters of the marine district.

William ColtonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A1335Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires a public hearing for substantial change in transit authority service by the New York city transit authority

Conditions the institution of any substantial change in surface route or rapid transit route service upon approval by the metropolitan transportation authority and committee on operations of the NYC…

Keith L.T. WrightCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A1342Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Increases penalty for leaving scene of an accident without reporting to class E felony

Increases penalty for leaving scene of an accident without reporting to class E felony.

William ColtonTransportation Committee

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A1358Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in housing

Incorporates the percentages of housing reserved under federal law for persons with mobility impairments and sensory impairments into New York state rehabilitation

Incorporates the percentages of housing reserved under federal law for persons with mobility impairments (5%) and sensory impairments (2%) into New York state rehabilitation and building codes.

Ann RabbittHousing Committee

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A1370Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in higher education

Regulates the practice of naturopathic medicine

Regulates the practice of naturopathic medicine; establishes a state board for naturopathic medicine; establishes requirements to receive a limited permit in naturopathic medicine; establishes…

Sam HoytHigher Education Committee

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A1374Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Provides for public assistance eligibility requirements for persons with AIDS or HIV-related illnesses and the expiration thereof

Provides for public assistance eligibility requirements for persons with AIDS or HIV- related illnesses and the expiration of such benefits.

Keith L.T. WrightSocial Services Committee

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A1408Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing and wagering

Provides for funding for a sound basic education

Provides for funding for a sound basic education; directs that a percentage of payments under articles five and ten of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law made by off-track betting…

Keith L.T. WrightRacing And Wagering Committee

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A1409Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Establishes tenants' right to offset rental payments by the cost of certain emergency repairs

Allows a tenant to offset against future rental payments the cost of certain emergency repairs a landlord is either unwilling or unable to correct within twenty-four hours of notice to the landlord…

Keith L.T. WrightJudiciary Committee

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A1415Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Requires family court judges to order counseling for children as direct or indirect victims in family offense proceeding, where there is a demonstrated need

Requires family court as part of an order of protection in a family offense proceeding to order counseling for children when one member of the family or household has been charged with or found to…

Keith L.T. WrightJudiciary Committee

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A1416Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Requires commercial bicyclists in New York city to wear helmets, display the identifier at the rear of the bicycle, and register with the local police precinct

Requires commercial bicyclists in New York city to wear helmets (meeting A.N.S.I. or Snell standards), display the required identifier only at the rear of the bicycle, and register with the local…

Keith L.T. WrightCities Committee

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A1425Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to banks

Creates the personal development account program

Creates the personal development account program; provides that the purpose of the program is to provide individuals with an opportunity to build their assets; provides that contributions by…

Keith L.T. WrightBanks Committee

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A1435AssemblyS1441· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Requires return of a security deposit by a landlord within 30 days unless the landlord gives written notice of retention for legally authorized cause

Requires a landlord to return to a tenant the full security deposit within thirty days of the surrender of the premises by such tenant unless the landlord provides such tenant with a written…

Keith L.T. WrightJudiciary CommitteeLegal

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A1445Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Regulates the use of human subjects for medical research and experimentation

Regulates the use of human subjects for medical research and experimentation, including subjects with mental disorders and children; makes definitions; addresses exclusion or inclusion of subjects…

Keith L.T. WrightHealth Committee

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A1501Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Relates to establishing the children's ounce of prevention fund from revenues received through the stock transfer tax

Establishes the children's ounce of prevention fund from revenues received through the stock transfer tax; decreases percentage of tax rebate currently allowed in order to fund programs relating to…

Keith L.T. WrightWays And Means Committee

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A1502Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Provides income tax incentives in New York city for the creation of jobs

Provides income tax incentives in New York city for the creation of private sector jobs; provides for credits against an employer's local tax liability (banking corporation tax, commercial rent tax,…

Keith L.T. WrightCities Committee

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A1541Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in consumer affairs and protection

Requires retailers issuing gift certificates to hold the amount equal to the issued gift certificate in escrow to be paid out upon closing of such retailer

Requires retailers issuing gift certificates to hold the amount equal to the issued gift certificate in escrow to be paid out upon closing of such retailer.

Robert ReillyConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A1583Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Regulates the display and storage of pesticides offered for retail sale

Establishes requirements for the display of pesticides offered for sale in retail food selling establishments and requirements for non-food selling establishments; authorizes local governments to…

Steven EnglebrightEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A1608Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Permits access to certain conviction records by chapters of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, Inc. free of charge

Permits access to conviction records maintained by the division of criminal justice services of volunteers and prospective volunteers by New York state chapters of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of…

Kenneth ZebrowskiGovernmental Operations Committee

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A1629Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Requires all prekindergarten teachers to be fingerprinted regardless of their certification

Requires all prekindergarten teachers to be fingerprinted regardless of their certification.

Kenneth ZebrowskiEducation Committee

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A1639Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Establishes the microenterprise development act to assist very small businesses and low-income business people

Establishes the microenterprise development act to assist very small businesses and low-income business people.

Jonathan BingEconomic Development Committee

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A1647Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local governments

Makes various provisions to reform local development corporations and industrial development agencies: conflicts of interest, standard tax exemption policies, etc.

Makes various provisions to reform local development corporations and industrial development agencies: conflicts of interest, standard tax exemption policies, municipal input, more information to be…

Richard BrodskyLocal Governments Committee

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A2394Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Establishes speeding without a license as a class A misdemeanor punishable by various fines and/or imprisonment depending on excessive speed

Establishes speeding without a license as a class A misdemeanor, punishable by a sliding scale of fines and/or imprisonment, based upon how much the applicable speed limit was exceeded.

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A2404Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Creates the crime of unauthorized use of a commercial or municipal vehicle

Makes it a C felony to use a commercial or municipal vehicle without the authorization of the owner or agent of the owner of such vehicle.

David GanttCodes Committee

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A2424Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Provides school tax exemption relief (STAR) to small business with 100 or fewer employees

Provides school tax exemption relief (STAR) to small business with 100 or fewer employees.

Bill ReilichReal Property Taxation Committee

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A2462Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to regulation of dimensions and weight of motor vehicles in certain cities; repealer

Prohibits a city with a population of one million or more from regulating dimensions and weight of motor vehicles; removes provision relating to a comment period for municipalities in response to…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A2485Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in education

Relates to providing funding for transitional programs for students from English-speaking Caribbean countries

Relates to providing funding for transitional programs for students from English-speaking Caribbean countries who are not eligible for limited English proficiency programs.

J. Gary PretlowEducation Committee

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A2489Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Reduces sales tax by one percent on vehicles manufactured in the United States

Reduces sales tax on vehicles manufactured in the United states by one percent; provides that the commissioner of taxation and finance shall obtain a listing of such vehicles from the commissioner…

J. Gary PretlowWays And Means Committee

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A2512Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Permits security guard companies in certain instances to perform security related work in N.Y. city by armed guards without obtaining a N.Y. city firearms special permit

Permits security guard companies, employing ten or more guards who are each holders of a duly issued, current special armed guard registration card, to perform security related work in the city of…

J. Gary PretlowCodes Committee

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A2519Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to mental health

Relates to the rights of former outpatients of mental health facilities to have files sealed after ten years

Authorizes former outpatients of mental health facilities to request a court of competent jurisdiction to render an order to have their files sealed when more than ten years have elapsed since the…

J. Gary PretlowMental Health Committee

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A2594Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Relates to the Monroe county juvenile justice center

Relates to the Monroe county juvenile justice center; establishes a limited secure placement facility for juveniles in Monroe county; authorizes the office of children and family services to enter…

David GanttChildren And Families Committee

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A2599Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Requires individuals who have an order of protection issued against them to wear an electronic monitoring device

Requires individuals who have an order of protection issued against them to wear an electronic monitoring device.

Felix OrtizCodes Committee

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A2610Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Relates to the use of an official state of New York quality trademark for milk and milk products

Provides for the use of an official state of New York quality trademark for milk and milk products; sets forth requirements and procedures.

Robert ReillyAgriculture Committee

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A2673Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Establishes a tax credit for each child of an at-home parent

Establishes a tax credit for each child of an at-home parent; provides for appropriation to replace any funds used from education funds.

Margaret MarkeyWays And Means Committee

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