Bills by

Darrel J. Aubertine

Senator

10,316 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →aubertin@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

10,316 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

A3244Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection
Conforms state law to recent federal changes pertaining to motor vehicle retail leasing to enhance consumer protection; repealer
Conforms state law to recent federal changes pertaining to motor vehicle retail leasing to enhance consumer protection; provides for additional disclosures regarding terms and conditions, fees,…
Audrey PhefferConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee
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A3412Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection
Relates to leased vehicle protections
Relates to leased vehicle protections; provides that every lease shall itemize and set forth in detail all costs required to be paid by the lessee or purchaser of the rental vehicle upon termination…
J. Gary PretlowConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

A3464Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Expands scope of criminal mischief to include cases wherein a person intentionally damages property of another with intent to harass, annoy, or alarm

Expands scope of criminal mischief to include cases wherein a person intentionally damages property of another with intent to harass, annoy, or alarm; permits offenders to be prosecuted…

J. Gary PretlowCodes Committee

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A3510Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides that it shall be unlawful to install or possess a concealed vehicular compartment

Provides that it shall be unlawful to install or possess a concealed vehicular compartment, meaning a hidden or concealed enclosure or compartment integrated into a vehicle that is intended or…

Michael GianarisCodes Committee

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A3516Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Requires the state comptroller and commissioner of taxation and finance to divest state employee benefit funds from businesses in or associated with Sudan

Requires the state comptroller and commissioner of taxation and finance to divest state employee benefit funds from businesses in or associated with Sudan.

N. Nick PerryGovernmental Employees Committee

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A3557Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Authorizes localities to remove citizenship requirements for police and firefighters in their jurisdictions

Authorizes localities to remove citizenship requirements for police and firefighters in their jurisdictions.

N. Nick PerryGovernmental Operations Committee

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A3569Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Requires employers to present substantial evidence when contesting workers' compensation claims

Requires employers to present substantial evidence when contesting workers' compensation claims; directs the workers' compensation board to award a claimant legal fees, if it finds that an employer…

N. Nick PerryLabor Committee

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A3570Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to election law

Extends the right to vote to certain resident aliens

Extends the right to vote in local elections to alien residents who have earned permanent legal status in this country and have been residents of this state for at least three years and who have…

N. Nick PerryElection Law Committee

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A3604Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Provides a real property tax exemption to agricultural lands that are used for certain purposes

Provides a real property tax exemption to agricultural lands that are used for certain purposes.

Clifford CrouchReal Property Taxation Committee

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A3612Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Provides for the establishment of life long learning centers within the state university to provide courses to persons 40 or older seeking to explore life options

Provides for the establishment of life long learning centers within the state university of New York to provide courses in community colleges and colleges and universities in the state university…

Steven EnglebrightAging Committee

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A3614Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Includes unsolicited telemarketing transmissions in the no telemarketing sales calls statewide registry and national "do-not-call" registry

Includes unsolicited telemarketing facsimile transmissions in the no telemarketing sales calls statewide and national "do-not-call" registry.

Michael GianarisConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A3643Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires registration of home improvement contractors

Requires registration of home improvement contractors with the department of state; permits denial of registration for convictions for fraud; provides for civil penalties for operating without…

Audrey PhefferConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A3659Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local governments

Relates to the function of industrial development agencies

Relates to the function of industrial development agencies; relates to the application and community impact report, financial assistance agreements, wages and standards, displaced worker protection,…

Sam HoytLocal Governments Committee

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A3781Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Makes provisions regarding genetic predisposition

Defines the term "genetic predisposition" for purposes of individual and small group health insurance policies; requires that genetic predisposition be disregarded in community rating; provides that…

Brian KavanaghInsurance Committee

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A3792Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Exempts veterans organizations in New York city from city sewer and water charges

Exempts veterans organizations in New York city, as defined in section 452 of the real property tax law, from payment of city sewer and water charges.

Steven CymbrowitzCities Committee

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A3931Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in higher education

Establishes a teacher shortage loan forgiveness program

Establishes loan program to encourage undergraduates to enter teaching field in academic areas of critical teacher shortage in New York state; provides for selection of candidates based on academic…

Andrew RaiaHigher Education Committee

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A3934Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in election law

Provides for appointment of election inspectors by minority parties

Provides for appointment of election inspectors by minority parties; shall possess same powers as major party appointments and whose duties shall be determined by the chairman and board of major…

Andrew RaiaElection Law Committee

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A3973Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Creates within the office of general services a home ownership and local development program

Creates within the office of general services a home ownership and local development program.

Andrew RaiaGovernmental Operations Committee

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A3985Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Establishes a tax credit for alternative energy systems and generating equipment

Establishes a tax credit for qualified expenditures meeting the criteria prescribed by the department of tax and finance in consultation with the department of environmental conservation and the New…

Clifford CrouchWays And Means Committee

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A399Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Establishes the responsibility of bidder on public works contracts and provides for establishment of a construction contract lowest responsible bidder registry

Prohibits from bidding on a public work contract for 5 years from the date of conviction, any person or corporation, including officers, directors, owners and managers thereof, which has been…

Susan JohnLabor Committee

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A4021Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Provides for establishing a demonstration program implementing a dual track child protective program in Westchester county

Enacts the "Westchester county dual track demonstration project"; provides for establishing a demonstration program implementing a dual track child protective program in Westchester county; provides…

J. Gary PretlowSocial Services Committee

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A4023Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Excludes from personal income taxation moneys paid by certain taxpayers over the age of sixty-five for prescription drugs

Excludes from personal income taxation moneys paid by a taxpayer over the age of sixty-five for prescription drugs whose New York adjusted gross income is below or equal to $60,000.

Andrew RaiaWays And Means CommitteeFinance

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A4031Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Limits real property assessment increases and creates senior tax deferral

Limits real property assessment increases; caps municipal tax increases in this state; establishes a personal income tax credit for a cap on real property tax based off of a household's income;…

Fred ThieleReal Property Taxation Committee

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A4041AssemblyS3186· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to display of missing in attack on our nation flag commonly known as MIA-OON flag

Relates to display of Missing In Attack On Our Nation flag commonly known as MIA-OON flag.

Jonathan BingGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4230Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in housing

Eliminates certain restrictions on the right to eviction for landlord's personal use

Removes certain restrictions relating to the "immediate and compelling necessity" of the landlord on a landlord's ability in certain New York city apartments which are rent stabilized or rent…

Michael J. FitzpatrickHousing Committee

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A4236Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Allows the use of the individual tax identification number when a legal immigrant applies for a driver's license or a renewal of a driver's license

Allows the use of the individual tax identification number when a legal immigrant applies for a driver's license or a renewal of a driver's license.

Felix OrtizTransportation Committee

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A4283Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in housing

Includes mixed residential and commercial property within the affordable home ownership program

Includes mixed residential and commercial property within the provisions of the affordable home ownership development program thus authorizing the affordable housing corporation to fund the…

Michael J. FitzpatrickHousing Committee

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A4312Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Creates a homeownership rehabilitation credit

Creates a homeownership rehabilitation credit; allows a taxpayer to be credited for fifteen percent of the qualified rehabilitation expenses made by such taxpayer with respect to a qualified…

Michael J. FitzpatrickWays And Means Committee

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A4313Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to election law

Provides for the inclusion, at a voter's option, of an email address in the voter registration application and record for notices to be sent thus and by U.S.P.S.

Provides for the inclusion, at a voter's option, of an email address in the voter registration application and record, whereupon notices and other communication required to be sent to the voter by…

Sandy GalefElection Law Committee

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A4368Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Enacts the volunteer peace officers' benefit law; provides for qualifications, insurance and other benefits

Enacts the volunteer peace officers' benefits law; provides for qualifications, insurance and other benefits; defines all relevant terms; requires physical, eye sight, agility and psychological exams.

Carl HeastieCodes Committee

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A4404Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides that conviction of assault on a social worker which prevents him or her from performing a lawful duty is a felony

Provides that conviction of assault on a social worker which prevents him or her from performing a lawful duty is a felony.

Janele Hyer-SpencerCodes Committee

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A4426Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Provides for an additional ten dollar licensing fee to be charged for the registration of any application for a professional license

Provides for an additional ten dollar licensing fee to be charged for the registration of any application for a professional license and establishes the unlawful practice oversight account to fund…

Ronald CanestrariHigher Education Committee

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A4448Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Allows localities to exclude disability pension in determining eligibility level for partial exemption from real property tax

Gives localities the option to exclude income from any disability pension or benefit in computation of income for purposes of determining eligibility for the partial real property tax exemption…

J. Gary PretlowReal Property Taxation Committee

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A451Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Extends provisions providing for the distribution of community services block grant program funds by the department of state

Extends provisions providing for the distribution of community services block grant program funds by the department of state.

Rhoda JacobsGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4521Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in housing

Authorizes the establishment of the home equity protection insurance program

Authorizes the establishment of the home equity protection insurance program directing the agency to issue a commitment to insure and insure the full value of certain residences which are…

Michael J. FitzpatrickHousing Committee

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A4575Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Requires institutions of higher education to determine and report on the number of students who withdraw because of credit card debt

Requires every institution of higher education in the state to interview students who withdraw to determine whether such withdrawal is the result of credit card debt incurred by the student;…

Peter RiveraHigher Education Committee

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A4615Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Prohibits the sale of ammunition without proof of a firearm license

Prohibits the sale of handgun ammunition to any person unless the person can produce proof of a firearm license; defines "ammunition"; imposes a civil penalty of between $500 and $1,000 for each…

J. Gary PretlowCodes Committee

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A4619Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Establishes a task force to study and make recommendations on the necessity, content and manner of instruction about problem gambling in grades 4 through 12

Establishes an adolescent gambling task force to study and make recommendations on the necessity, content and manner of instruction about problem gambling in grades 4 through 12.

Peter RiveraEducation Committee

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A4636Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides that certified handicapped individuals may use ATVs on public land for transportation purposes only, during the hunting season

Provides that certified handicapped individuals may use an ATV on public land for transportation purposes only, during the hunting season.

Clifford CrouchTransportation Committee

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A4650Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Establishes a priority senior housing waiting list and website through the office of the New York city housing authority for use by adults sixty-five years of age and older

Establishes a priority senior housing waiting list and website through the office of the New York city housing authority for use by adults sixty-five years of age and older.

Grace MengHousing Committee

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A4723Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Provides any rates for motor vehicle liability and collision insurance shall provide for a reduction after completion of a certain certified course

Provides that any rates for motor vehicle liability and collision insurance shall provide for a reduction for a three year period after completion of the national safety council's emergency vehicle…

Joseph MorelleInsurance Committee

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A476Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Provides for a state workforce fuel reduction and conservation program which will develop and assist in implementing strategies to reduce fuel consumption

Provides for a state workforce fuel reduction & conservation program which will develop and assist in implementing strategies to reduce fuel consumption by the state's motor vehicle fleet and to…

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4772Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Provides for health insurance coverage for nutritional care provided through licensed nutritionists

Provides for health insurance coverage for nutritional care provided through licensed nutritionists.

Vivian CookInsurance Committee

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A478Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to definition of tropical hardwoods for purposes of state purchasing restrictions

Includes additional definitions for procedures relating to state purchasing of tropical hardwoods; requires state to maximize the use of environmentally preferable building materials; requires use…

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4843Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Establishes commission on feasibility of constructing and operating light rail commuter system between counties of Sullivan and Orange, and New York city

Establishes commission on feasibility of constructing and operating a light rail commuter system between the counties of Sullivan and Orange, and the city of New York.

Peter RiveraCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A4924Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in economic development

Establishes the growth in manufacturing incentive program

Establishes the growth in manufacturing incentive program to establish a tax incentive program providing tax credits to manufacturing firms creating new jobs in the manufacturing sector over a…

Marc ButlerEconomic Development Committee

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A4939Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Creates the crime of reckless endangerment of the public health for recklessly transmitting HIV/AIDS

Creates crimes of reckless endangerment of public health with respect to HIV/AIDS transmission; creates crime of filing false instrument with respect to HIV/AIDS; provides for HIV/AIDS testing for…

Joseph GiglioCodes Committee

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