Bills by

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Senator

7,266 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →addabbo@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

7,266 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

A606Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.291
Relates to authorizing ministers of congregations in the county in which a jail, workhouse or correctional facility is located to visit inmates
Authorizes any clergyman of congregations in the county in which local correctional facilities are located to visit inmates; currently requires ministers to have charge of a congregation in the town…
RoAnn DestitoSigned by Governor
Signed into law
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A6469Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.313
Increases the footage that a vessel cannot operate in the Irondequoit Bay from two hundred to three hundred feet
Provides that no vessel shall be operated in the channel between Irondequoit Bay and Lake Ontario or within three hundred feet of the shore, the channel, a dock, pier, raft or float or an anchored…
Joseph Morelle

A7749Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.326

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland.

Ann RabbittSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7773Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.328

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland.

Ann RabbittSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A7921Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.330

Authorizes the establishment of bank branches in any existing banking development district

Authorizes the establishment of bank branches in any existing banking development district.

José PeraltaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A4321Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.302

Adds a local fire company to the list of companies and districts which are exempt from state limits on non-resident members

Adds a local fire company, the Sir William Johnson Fire Company in Fulton County, to the list of companies and districts which are exempt from state limits on non-resident members.

Marc ButlerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A4421Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.303

Relates to the city of Gloversville and the town of Johnstown entering into certain cooperative agreements

Relates to the development of joint municipal economic development areas in the city of Gloversville and the town of Johnstown and provides for the determination of property tax rates for property…

Marc ButlerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A6486Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.314

Adds a local fire company to the list of companies and districts which are exempt from state limits on non-resident members

Adds a local fire company, the Fort Johnson Fire District in Montgomery County, to the list of companies and districts which are exempt from state limits on non-resident members.

George AmedoreSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A4632Assembly· Vetoed Aug 11, 2009· Tabled

Relates to granting peace officer status to uniformed members of the fire marshall's office in the village of Southampton

Relates to granting peace officer status to uniformed members of the fire marshall's office in the village of Southampton.

Fred ThieleVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A7432Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Approval memo.10

Increases the membership of the New York state heritage areas advisory council from 21 to 26, and grants council authority to elect its chair

Increases the membership of the New York state heritage areas advisory council from 21 to 26, and provides that such council shall elect its chair from amongst its membership for a term of 3 years.

Steven EnglebrightSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A7607Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.321

Extends the term during which the Troy public library district may be established by three years

Extends the term during which the Troy public library district may be established by three years.

Ronald CanestrariSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A7751Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.327

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland.

Ann RabbittSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A8379Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.335

Authorizes the town of Marcellus to purchase the fire barn and equipment located in the village of Marcellus

Authorizes the town of Marcellus to purchase the fire barn and equipment located outside the village of Marcellus.

William A. BarclaySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A8521Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.337

Provides for notification between the department of corrections and the sentencing court as to erroneous sentences

Provides for notification between the department of corrections and the sentencing court as to erroneous sentences.

Jeffrion AubrySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A8559Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.338

Relates to the prohibition of the sale of Tasmanian Forester Kangaroo

Relates to the prohibition of the sale of Tasmanian Forester Kangaroo.

Robert SweeneySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A8593Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Approval memo.11

Reduces the dimensions of signs required to be displayed where wine ice cream is being sold

Reduces the dimensions of signs required to be displayed where wine ice cream is being sold.

William MageeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A5709Assembly· Vetoed Aug 11, 2009· Tabled

Designates uniformed officers of the fire marshal's office of the town of Huntington as peace officers

Designates uniformed officers of the fire marshal's office of the town of Huntington as peace officers.

James ConteVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A7368Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.316

Extends the provisions of law requiring deposits on kegs

Extends the provisions of law requiring deposits on kegs.

Robin SchimmingerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A2247Assembly· Vetoed Aug 11, 2009· Tabled

Authorizes and directs the department of labor to study hostile workplace behavior and its consequences

Authorizes and directs the department of labor to study hostile workplace behavior and its consequences.

Mark J.F. SchroederVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A4633Assembly· Vetoed Aug 11, 2009· Tabled

Designates employees of the village court of the village of Westhampton Beach serving as uniformed court officers as peace officers

Designates employees of the village court of the village of Westhampton Beach serving as uniformed court officers as peace officers.

Fred ThieleVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A4263Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.301

Authorizes town justices in the town of Willing, in the county of Allegany, to reside outside of such town

Authorizes town justices in the town of Willing, in the county of Allegany, to reside outside of such town, so long as such person reside in an adjoining town.

Joseph GiglioSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A4617Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.304

Establishes a pilot program in Westchester county authorizing the county to sell bonds through electronic securities bidding services; repealer

Establishes a pilot program in Westchester county authorizing the county to sell bonds through electronic securities bidding services; defines open auction and closed auction; provides that the…

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A2956Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.299

Designates Mirror Lake and Lake Placid as inland waterways for purposes of waterfront revitalization

Designates Mirror Lake and Lake Placid as inland waterways for purposes of waterfront revitalization.

Teresa SaywardSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A6273Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Approval memo.9

Creates a conservation easement agreement in a town having a certain population based on the latest decennial federal census

Creates a conservation easement agreement in a town having a certain population; interests or rights that have been acquired for the purpose of an open space or an open area, shall be partially…

Jane CorwinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A7449Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.318

Extends utility repayment agreements from one year to two in the case of persons applying for public assistance

Extends utility repayment agreements from one year to two in the case of persons applying for public assistance.

Keith L.T. WrightSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A7692Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.323

Designates a portion of state route 38 as the New York State Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Highway of Valor

Designates a portion of state route 38 as the New York State Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Highway of Valor.

Brian KolbSigned by Governor

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A8580Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.339

Provides for the licensure of electrical inspectors within the county of Westchester

Provides for the licensure of electrical inspectors within the county of Westchester.

Adam BradleySigned by Governor

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A8589Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.340

Legalizes, validates, ratifies and confirms certain actions taken by the town of Schodack, in the county of Rensselaer, with respect to certain bond anticipation notes

Legalizes, validates, ratifies and confirms certain actions taken by the town of Schodack, in the county of Rensselaer, with respect to certain bond anticipation notes.

Timothy P. GordonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A2089Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Approval memo.8

Creates a conservation easement agreement in certain towns

Creates a conservation easement agreement exemption; allows certain towns whose interests or rights have been acquired for the purpose of an open space or an open area, shall be partially exempt…

Mark J.F. SchroederSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A2262Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.297

Relates to penalties for persons leaving the scene of a boating accident

Increases the penalties for persons leaving the scene of a boating accident.

Albert A. StirpeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A2534Assembly· Vetoed Aug 11, 2009· Tabled

Designates as peace officers, the uniformed court officers of the town court of the town of New Windsor

Designates as peace officers, the uniformed court officers of the town court of the town of New Windsor.

Nancy CalhounVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A8637Assembly· Vetoed Aug 11, 2009· Tabled

Designates employees of the village of Port Chester serving as court attendants at the village of Port Chester court facilities as peace officers

Designates employees of the village of Port Chester serving as court attendants at the village of Port Chester court facilities as peace officers.

George LatimerVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A1005Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.293

Revises the standards relating to incorporation of stock/mutual insurance companies in New York state

Relates to the incorporation of stock and mutual insurance companies.

Jonathan BingSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A3939Assembly· Vetoed Aug 11, 2009· Tabled

Grants peace officer status to uniformed court officers employed by the village of Northport village justice court

Grants peace officer status to uniformed court officers employed by the village of Northport village justice court.

Andrew RaiaVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A789Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Approval memo.12

Provides mothers with basic breastfeeding related rights

Provides mothers with basic breastfeeding related rights before, during and after the birth of her baby; requires posting of list of rights in conspicuously public locations in maternal healthcare…

Aileen GuntherSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S5887Senate· Moved Aug 6, 2009· Substituted by a8903a

Relates to the New York city school district, board of education, chancellor, community councils and community superintendents

Relates to the reorganization of the New York city school construction authority, board of education and community boards.

Frank PadavanOn the Senate floor

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A9038Assembly· Signed Jul 28, 2009· Signed chap.240

Provides for the extension of health insurance coverage to the unmarried child of an insured through the age of 29 years

Provides for the extension of health insurance coverage to the unmarried child of an insurered through the age of 29 years.

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A9023Assembly· Signed Jul 28, 2009· Signed chap.239

Provides a tax credit for rehabilitation of historic properties; repeals section 5 of chapter 547 of the laws of 2006

Provides a tax credit for rehabilitation of historic properties; repeals section 5 of chapter 547 of the laws of 2006, amending the tax law and the parks, recreation and historic preservation law,…

Sam HoytSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A8402Assembly· Signed Jul 28, 2009· Signed chap.237

Provides enhanced consumer and provider protections

Provides enhanced consumer and provider protections limitations on denial of claims for pre-authorized health care services; relates to grievance procedures; relates to managed care health insurance…

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

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S2782Senate· Signed Jul 28, 2009· Signed chap.260

Increases the time a court has to confirm the appointment of a standby guardian from sixty to one hundred eighty days

Increases the time a court has to confirm the appointment of a standby guardian from sixty to one hundred eighty days.

Eric AdamsSigned by Governor

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S2803Senate· Signed Jul 28, 2009· Signed chap.261

Extends authorization of the county of Tioga to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes until November 30, 2011

Extends from November 30, 2009 to November 30, 2011, the authorization granted to the county of Tioga to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes.

Tom LibousSigned by Governor

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S3224Senate· Signed Jul 28, 2009· Signed chap.267

Authorizes the county of Schuyler to extend the one percent additional sales and compensating use tax for two more years

Authorizes the county of Schuyler to extend the additional one percent sales tax and compensating use tax for two more years until November thirtieth, two thousand eleven.

George WinnerSigned by Governor

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S3401Senate· Signed Jul 28, 2009· Signed chap.271

Enables county jails to utilize space within the jail for electronic identification processing

Enables county jails to utilize space within the jail for electronic identification processing.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S3847Senate· Signed Jul 28, 2009· Signed chap.281

Requires court to fully describe stipulation of agreement in summary proceeding to recover possession of real property to a party without counsel

Requires the court, in any summary proceeding to recover possession of real property, to describe fully to a party (petitioner or respondent) who is not represented by counsel, any stipulation…

Liz KruegerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S1031Senate· Vetoed Jul 28, 2009· Vetoed memo.25

Legalize, validate, ratify and confirm a transportation contract of the South Colonie CSD

Legalize, validate, ratify and confirm a transportation contract of the South Colonie CSD.

Neil D. BreslinVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed