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

A3509Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to correction
Makes the failure of a sex offender to appear at his or her registration determination hearing a class D felony
Expands the statement of notice of a registration determination hearing to be given to a sex offender to include notice of the right to counsel and that the failure to appear shall be a violation of…
Michael GianarisCorrection Committee
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A3547Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities
Assigns liability for monetary penalties for an illegal conversion of a housing unit to the person actually so doing and/or the owner, not the residents
Provides that the contractor who performed the construction work which results in an illegal conversion of a housing unit shall be held liable for monetary penalties related to such illegal…
N. Nick PerryCities Committee

A3583Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy

Authorizes the power authority to undertake and administer energy conservation and local management programs for public corporation customers

Authorizes the power authority of the state of New York to undertake and administer energy conservation, cogeneration and load management programs for the public corporation customers of the…

James F. BrennanEnergy CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

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A3620Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Creates city university of New York center for excellence in urban education to enhance the quality of teaching in public schools in N.Y. city

Creates City University of New York center for excellence in urban education to enhance the quality of teaching in public schools in NYC; establishes the regents teachers loan forgiveness program to…

Barbara ClarkHigher Education Committee

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A3621Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Establishes pilot grant program to enable overage, under-credit youth to obtain high school diploma or equivalent

Establishes pilot grant program to enable overage, under-credit youth to obtain high school diploma or equivalent.

Barbara ClarkEducation Committee

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A3649Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Relates to exempting school bus operators from sales tax for equipment and fuel used in operation of a school bus

Offers certain refunds or credits to school bus operators from sales tax for certain school buses and equipment and fuel used in operation of a school bus.

David GanttWays And Means Committee

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A3674Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Makes provisions with respect to sexual assault against a child by a person in a position of trust

Establishes offenses of sexual assault against a child by a person in a position of trust for the subjection of a child to sexual contact by a person in a position of trust; defines "person in…

David KoonCodes Committee

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A3699Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Establishes a task force on occupational wellness

Establishes a task force on occupational wellness to study and evaluate the existing health of the state's workforce and the potential benefits of implementing occupational wellness programs; such…

Michael GianarisHealth Committee

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A3718Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Authorizes optometrists to prescribe certain drugs that may be used for therapeutic purposes and taken orally

Authorizes optometrists certified to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents for the treatment or prevention of ocular disease, to also use specified oral pharmaceutical agents in their practices;…

Amy PaulinHigher Education Committee

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A3727Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Provides that out-of-home placement of child with emotional, behavioral or mental disorder, or a disability shall not be grounds for transfer of custody

Authorizes the court to approve a petition by or agreement with a social services official for temporary placement based on child service needs for the provision of necessary services for the…

Barbara ClarkChildren And Families Committee

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A373Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Prohibits revenue payment to officer or director of a public utility company contingent upon a change in control

Prohibits public utility company revenues from being paid to any officer or director contingent upon a change in control (merger, acquisition, etc.) of such public utility; requires severance pay to…

Rhoda JacobsCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A3742Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Provides for hazardous materials emergency response training for emergency medical services personnel of a fire department of N.Y. city

Provides for hazardous materials emergency response training for emergency medical services personnel of a fire department of a city of one million or more, by the state department of health and the…

Joseph LentolGovernmental Operations Committee

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A3785Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides for a child victim fee imposed on conviction for certain crimes and forfeiture of instrumentalities of such crimes and uses moneys to supplement a fund

Provides for a child victim fee imposed on conviction for certain crimes and forfeiture of instrumentalities of such crimes and uses moneys to supplement the children and families services…

William MagnarelliCodes Committee

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A3806Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Prohibits the investment of public pension funds in entities doing business in Sudan

Prohibits the investment of public pension funds in entities doing business in Sudan.

Karim CamaraGovernmental Employees Committee

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A3858Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Establishes the mature work task force within the state office for the aging, and provides for its powers and duties; repealer

Establishes the mature work task force within the state office for the aging to coordinate the state's efforts to assist older persons who choose to work and remain self-sufficient throughout their…

Steven EnglebrightAging Committee

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A388Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Creates a state-wide database of all donations of tissue or non-transplant organs procured by an organ procurement organization or a procurement organization

Creates a state-wide database of all donations of tissue or non-transplant organs procured by an organ procurement organization or a procurement organization; provides that such data shall include,…

Susan JohnHealth Committee

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A3894Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides that a person is guilty of vehicular homicide when such person causes the death of another person by operation of a motor vehicle

Provides that a person is guilty of vehicular homicide when such person causes the death of another person by operation of a motor vehicle when such death was caused committing a major traffic…

Joseph LentolTransportation Committee

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A3948Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Prohibits school districts from entering into telecommunications contracts as delineated herein

Prohibits school districts from entering into telecommunications contracts as delineated herein which grant exclusive rights or deals with exclusive advertising rights.

Barbara ClarkEducation Committee

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A395Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Authorizes the care and treatment of injured employees by duly licensed social workers under the workers' compensation program

Authorizes the mental health care and treatment of injured employees by licensed clinical social workers under the workers' compensation program.

Susan JohnLabor Committee

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A3968Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Increases fine imposed for unlawful possession of an alcoholic beverage

Increases the fine for the unlawful possession of an alcoholic beverage to not less than $250 but not exceeding $500 for the first offense and not less than $500 but not exceeding $1000 for all…

Clifford CrouchEconomic Development Committee

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A397Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Establishes on-track safety standards for New York city transit authority employees

Establishes on-track safety standards for New York city transit authority employees; establishes responsibilities for on-track safety; lays out instructions for train operators; relates to third…

Susan JohnLabor Committee

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A3975Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Bars eligibility for treatment as youthful offender if such youth has been found a juvenile delinquent on two or more occasions for acts constituting a felony

Bars eligibility for treatment as a youthful offender if such youth has been adjudicated a juvenile delinquent on two or more occasions for acts which would constitute a felony if committed by an…

Nettie MayersohnCodes Committee

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A3983Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Creates a tax credit for businesses that develop a "college to work" program, paying the tuition of individuals in exchange for future employment

Creates a tax credit for businesses that develop a "college to work" program, paying the tuition of individuals in exchange for the individual committing to work for the business after the…

Clifford CrouchWays And Means Committee

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A3995Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Relates to income limits applicable to residents of limited-profit housing companies and limited dividend housing companies

Makes certain persons and families, regardless of number of dependents, eligible for admission as residents to certain dwellings or accommodations of limited-profit housing companies and limited…

Steven CymbrowitzHousing Committee

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A3999Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Provides that two owners of real property may qualify for the persons with disabilities and limited incomes exemption if at least one person is disabled

Provides that two owners of real property may qualify for the persons with disabilities and limited incomes exemption provided that at least one of such persons is disabled.

Dennis H. GabryszakReal Property Taxation Committee

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A4016Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Removes the need for a health care provider to receive a separate written consent for the performance of an HIV related test

Relates to HIV related testing; removes the need for a health care provider to receive a separate written consent for the performance of an HIV related test; requires counseling or referrals for…

Nettie MayersohnHealth Committee

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A4028AssemblyS7158· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Increases penalties for hazing and prohibits bullying and cyber-bullying

Increases severity of hazing in the second degree from a violation to an E felony where injury occurs, and of hazing in the first degree from a class A misdemeanor to a D felony where serious injury…

Fred ThieleCodes CommitteeLegal

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A4055Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Creates council on affordable housing within executive department and requires comprehensive planning and construction of low and moderate income housing

Creates a fair sharing housing act and a council on affordable housing within the executive department; provides for planning and construction of low and moderate income housing in accordance with…

David GanttHousing Committee

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A4065Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to the apportionment of additional building aid for automated external defibrillators

Relates to the apportionment of additional building aid for automated external defibrillators.

Fred ThieleEducation Committee

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A4103Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Includes sworn environmental conservation police officers in definition of police officer for purposes of presumption regarding impairment caused by heart disease

Provides certain disability benefits for disabilities related to heart disease to sworn police officers of the division of law enforcement in the department of environmental conservation; provides…

Peter AbbateGovernmental Employees Committee

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A4118Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Makes it unlawful to sell or distribute end use product formulations for use on humans of DEET with concentrations of DEET of greater than 30 percent

Makes it unlawful to sell or distribute end use product formulations for use on humans of DEET with concentrations of DEET of greater than 30 percent except controlled-release formulations with more…

Richard BrodskyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A4127Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Directs the governor to establish a pilot program providing a 4 day work week for certain state employees

Directs the governor to establish a 2 year pilot program providing a 4 day work week for certain state employees; requires the department of civil service to report on the cost saving derived from…

Michael GianarisGovernmental Employees Committee

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A4138Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in economic development

Creates a waterfront revitalization demonstration program

Creates a waterfront revitalization demonstration program within the regional economic development partnership program of the urban development corporation to improve and redevelop waterfront areas…

George AmedoreEconomic Development Committee

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A4180Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in transportation

Requires a holder of a class DJ or MJ learners permit, while operating a vehicle, to display a sign indicating that such vehicle is being driven by a new driver

Requires a holder of a class DJ or class MJ learner's permit, while operating a vehicle, to display a sign indicating that such vehicle is being driven by a new driver; further authorizes the…

Sandy GalefTransportation Committee

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A4185Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Establishes requirement for certain persons, including physicians and law enforcement personnel, to file reports of domestic violence

Establishes requirement for certain persons, including, but not limited to, physicians, dentists, optometrists, nurses, substance abuse counselors, mental health professionals, district attorneys…

Felix OrtizSocial Services Committee

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A4211Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides administrative remedy for persons whose vehicle is wrongfully towed

Provides recourse for a person whose vehicle was wrongfully towed in a city with a population of one million or more against the parking violations bureau in such city or the responsible agent of…

James F. BrennanTransportation Committee

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A4220Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Establishes a bridge weight limit study commission to study various issues regarding the impact of weight limits on bridges throughout the state

Establishes a bridge weight limit study commission to study various issues regarding the impact of weight limits on bridges throughout the state.

Richard BrodskyTransportation Committee

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A4225Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in small business

Directs the department of economic development to study methods for keeping small retail businesses within the state and creates pilot program; appropriation

Directs the department of economic development to study methods for keeping small retail businesses within the state and creates pilot program to train and counsel small business owners and…

Clifford CrouchSmall Business Committee

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A4226Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in judiciary

Provides that an individual may be excused from jury duty if such service would cause a financial hardship to a self-employed individual

Provides that an individual may be excused from jury duty if such service would cause a financial hardship to a self-employed individual.

Clifford CrouchJudiciary Committee

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A4256Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Requires landlords to hold public forums with tenants before permitting cell phone towers to be placed on residential buildings; requires school to notify parents and faculty

Requires landlords to hold a public forum with tenants prior to contracting with cell phone carriers to mount cell phone towers on residential buildings; requires school districts to provide parents…

William ColtonHousing Committee

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A4257Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides that local assessing units shall determine tax abatement granted to freshwater wetlands, subject to rules and regulations of board of real property services

Provides that local assessing units shall determine the amount of the tax abatement granted to freshwater wetlands, subject to the rules and regulations of the state board of real property services;…

Clifford CrouchEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A4262Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in housing

Authorizes purchase of dwelling units by residents of public housing projects

Authorizes the purchase of dwelling units in public housing projects by residents thereof in certain instances; provides for the availability of loans for such purchase and technical assistance to…

Michael J. FitzpatrickHousing Committee

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A4265Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Provides a tax deduction of up to ten thousand dollars for any person who donates a human organ to another human being

Provides a tax deduction of up to ten thousand dollars for any person who donates a human organ to another human being; provides job security for those individuals who miss work during the recovery…

Felix OrtizWays And Means Committee

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A4266Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in transportation

Assigning one point to the driving record of persons who operate a motor vehicle while using a mobile telephone

Assigns one point to the driving record of persons who operate a motor vehicle while using a mobile telephone.

Felix OrtizTransportation CommitteeTransportation

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A4298Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Prohibits the formation of a subsidiary of a public authority without prior approval of the legislature

Prohibits the formation of a subsidiary of a public authority without prior approval of the legislature.

Richard BrodskyCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A4326Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires timely payments and interest in the event that payments are untimely to contractors

Requires timely payments and interest in the event that payments are untimely to contractors.

Carl HeastieConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A433Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to the sale or purchase of human body parts

Prohibits the procurement of human body parts for use in human transplantation except as provided by law; requires that procurement of body parts be performed only at registered facilities and…

Brian KavanaghHealth Committee

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A4333Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Requires the department of environmental conservation to prepare a report on the economic impact of hunting, fishing, and wildlife-associated activities in New York

Requires the department of environmental conservation to prepare a report on the economic impact of hunting, fishing, and wildlife-associated activities in New York.

Joseph MorelleEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A4349Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Relates to an employee's right to receive a copy of information pertaining to compensation and the amount of deductions

Relates to an employee's right to receive a copy of information pertaining to compensation and the amount of deductions.

Carl HeastieLabor Committee

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A4353Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Provides that damages for mental pain and anguish may be included in claims filed with the crime victims board

Provides that damages for mental pain and anguish may be included in claims filed with the crime victims board; applies to all claims filed with such board on and after the effective date of this…

David KoonGovernmental Operations Committee

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