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

A529Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Approval memo.7
Establishes a civil remedy for victims of bias-related violence
Establishes a civil remedy for victims of bias-related violence or intimidation for deprivation of a civil liberty, property damage, injury or death motivated by race, religion, national origin,…
RoAnn DestitoSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
S5906Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.289
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.
Thomas P. Morahan

A8556Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.242

Relates to the definition of tax return preparer

Relates to the definition of tax return preparer; enrolled agents.

Herman D. FarrellSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5873Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.288

Authorizes the town of Malta, county of Saratoga to discontinue the use of certain lands as parklands and to sell and convey such lands, which are no longer needed

Authorizes the town of Malta, county of Saratoga to discontinue the use of certain lands as parklands and to sell and convey such lands, including the historic residence known as the…

Roy J. McDonaldSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8181Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.240

Relates to the powers and duties of the racing and wagering board to impose certain fines

Relates to the powers and duties of the racing and wagering board to impose certain fines; increases certain fines from five thousand to twenty-five thousand dollars.

Francine DelMonteSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A3083Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Approval memo.15

Provides for greater protections to consumers in rental purchase agreements; repealer

Provides for greater protections to consumers in rental purchase agreements; defines certain terms; provides greater disclosure to consumer regarding the amount, number and times at which various…

Audrey PhefferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5798Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.287

Authorizes Nassau county to convey to Manhasset-Lakeville Water district, an easement through land in Leeds Pond Preserve to install underground water main

Authorizes Nassau county to convey to Manhasset-Lakeville Water district, an easement through land in Leeds Pond Preserve to install underground water main.

Craig M. JohnsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A3577Assembly· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Tabled

Provides that taxpayers may contribute to the heart disease prevention and education fund by their income tax return and establishes the fund

Provides that taxpayers may contribute to the heart disease prevention and education fund by their income tax return and establishes the fund.

Jeffrion AubryVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A5320Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.231

Includes lymphatic disease in the definition of children with physical disabilities, and requires the department to post certain links on its website

Includes lymphatic diseases in the definition of children with physical disabilities; requires the department to provide links to the national lymphedema and lymphatic disease organization on the…

Alan MaiselSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A6686Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.234

Increases the maximum percentage for agricultural protection state assistance payments when project costs are contributed by the owner of the agricultural land

Increases the maximum percentage for agricultural protection state assistance payments when project costs are contributed by the owner of the agricultural land; provides that payments shall not…

William MageeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8173Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.239

Directs the president of the SUNY Upstate Medical University to conduct a study concerning the need for branch campuses in the Fort Drum/Watertown and Mohawk Valley

Directs the president of the SUNY Upstate Medical University to conduct a study to explore the viability and compelling need for branch campuses of the SUNY Upstate Medical University in the Fort…

RoAnn DestitoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7774Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.236

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 village of Sloatsburg, 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

A8741Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.243

Relates to causes of action against certain businesses arising in connection with the AED

Relates to causes of action against certain businesses arising in connection with the AED; provides that gross negligence by a business or employee must be shown; provides that a provider of an AED…

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A915Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.229

Relates to the administration of property tax assessments for certain orchards and vineyards

Relates to the administration of property tax assessments for certain orchards and vineyards; establishes the portion of the value of orchard or vineyard land eligible for real property tax…

Francine DelMonteSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S1871Senate· Moved Jul 30, 2010· Amend (t) and recommit to judiciary

Extends dram shop liability to cover persons who sell false id to persons under 21 years of age

Extends dram shop liability to cover persons who sell false identification to a person under 21 years of age who causes injury or damages while intoxicated or whose ability is impaired.

Jeffrey D. KleinJudiciary Committee

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S2490Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.278

Provides notice to municipal housing authorities whenever a sex offender is released to public housing

Provides notice to public housing authorities whenever a sex offender is released to public housing.

Jeffrey D. KleinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3296Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.280

Prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of child care products containing bisphenol A

Enacts the "bisphenol A-free children and babies act"; prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of child care products containing bisphenol A; prohibits the manufacture, distribution and…

Antoine M. ThompsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S1700Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.277

Increases from $1,000 to $2,000 the property damage threshold after which a motor vehicle accident report must be filed with the commissioner of motor vehicles

Prohibits insurers from imposing a surcharge for accidents where the property damage does not exceed two thousand dollars and where no physical injury resulted.

Neil D. BreslinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S2622Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.279

Provides that traps shall bear the name and residence address or the assigned identification number of the trapper

Provides that traps shall bear the name and residence address or the assigned identification number of the trapper.

David J. ValeskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S87Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6722

Provides a tax check-off box on personal income tax return forms for gifts to the after-school activity fund

Provides a tax check-off box on personal income tax return forms for gifts to the after-school activity fund.

John L. SampsonVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5620Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.284

Relates to hypodermic syringes and the lawful possession of such syringes

Relates to hypodermic syringes and the lawful possession of such syringes.

Thomas K. DuaneSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5633Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6726

Authorizes the deferral of vacation days for certain members of the retirement system

Authorizes the deferral of up to five vacation days per year for state correctional officers and security hospital treatment assistants and the receipt of a lump sum payment equal to the value of…

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7776Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.237

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 village of Sloatsburg, 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

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A2358Assembly· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Tabled

Authorizes the commissioner of health to make grants to be used to help pay for the costs of conducting local blood drives

Authorizes the commissioner of health to make grants to not-for-profit organizations and elementary, secondary and postsecondary schools to be used to help pay for the costs of conducting local…

Richard GottfriedVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A5537AssemblyS4593· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.232

Relates to loitering; repealer

Clarifies provisions of the penal law describing when a person is guilty of loitering by removing subdivisions that have been declared unconstitutional.

Daniel O'DonnellSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4031Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.281

Authorizes the county of Nassau to transfer ownership of certain parklands to the town of North Hempstead

Authorizes the county of Nassau to transfer ownership of certain parklands to the town of North Hempstead.

Craig M. JohnsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4562Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6724

Relates to the duration of the probationary periods and disciplinary hearings for employees of the health and hospitals corporation of the city of NY in a non-competitive class

Changes the probationary period for employees of the health and hospital corporation of the city of NY in a non-competitive class who have completed at least one year of continuous service in his or…

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5748Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.286

Modifies the methods used for calculating final average salary for certain members of the New York city teachers' retirement system

Modifies the methods used for calculating final average salary for certain members of the New York city teachers' retirement system.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5743Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.285

Designates a portion of the state highway system to be known as the "Sampson Veterans Memorial highway"

Designates a portion of the state highway system to be known as the "Sampson Veterans Memorial Highway".

Michael F. NozzolioSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A2642Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.230

Relates to subscription expiration notice requirements for magazines

Requires that subscription expiration notices for magazines be clearly disclosed in a conspicuous manner.

Audrey PhefferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7753Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.235

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

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4812Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6725

Prohibits certain agencies from charging for the process of a FOIL request made by state and local agencies or the state legislature

Prohibits agencies from charging for the process of a FOIL request made by state and local agencies or the state legislature.

Craig M. JohnsonVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S3718Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6723

Expands the application of provisions for a reduced retirement age for certain Triborough bridge and tunnel authority employees

Expands the application of provisions for a reduced retirement age for certain Triborough bridge and tunnel authority employees to January 1, 2012.

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5597Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.283

Relates to the applicability of local laws of certain cities to buildings owned, leased or operated by the state or its agencies

Relates to the applicability of local building codes to state and state agency owned buildings; creates the New York city-New York state task force on building and fire safety; provides for the…

Daniel L. SquadronSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A3038Assembly· Moved Jul 28, 2010· Amend (t) and recommit to real property taxation

Provides for an exemption of any increase in real property assessments in the county of Onondaga

Provides for an exemption of any increase in real property assessments in the county of Onondaga.

Joan ChristensenReal Property Taxation Committee

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S8453Senate· Moved Jul 27, 2010· Referred to rules

Eliminates the maximum age for taking the civil service examination for appointment as a police officer

Eliminates the maximum age for taking the civil service examination for appointment as a police officer.

Catharine YoungRules Committee

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S8177Senate· Moved Jul 27, 2010· Amend and recommit to rules

Relates to the manner of posting and changing beer prices to beer wholesalers and retail licensees

Relates to the manner of posting and changing beer prices to beer wholesalers and retail licensees.

Pedro Espada Jr.Rules Committee

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S8316Senate· Vetoed Jul 21, 2010· Vetoed memo.6714

Relates to eliminating the validity of agreements between the state and Indian tribes as part of a stipulation in federal court

Chapter amends S. 8285 and A. 11515, to eliminate the validity of agreements between the state and Indian tribes or nations as part of a stipulation and order approved by a federal court, with…

Jeffrey D. KleinVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A11447Assembly· Moved Jul 21, 2010· Enacting clause stricken

Directs the law revision commission to review, assess and make recommendations on revisions to divorce and maintenance laws of the state

Directs the law revision commission to review, assess and make recommendations on revisions to the divorce and maintenance laws of the state; requires such commission to report its findings and…

Helene WeinsteinStricken

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S8008Senate· Vetoed Jul 21, 2010· Vetoed memo.6713

Extends the expiration of the power for jobs program and the energy cost savings benefits program

Extends the expiration of the power for jobs program and the energy cost savings benefits program.

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S6966Senate· Vetoed Jul 21, 2010· Vetoed memo.6712

Relates to positions in the competitive class of the state

Provides that no position in the state which has been previously classified in the competitive class shall be reclassified into the non-competitive or exempt class.

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A6340Assembly· Moved Jul 21, 2010· Opinion referred to judiciary

Allows satisfaction of constitutional requirement that bills be on members desks by distribution of bills in electronically written form

Allows satisfaction of constitutional requirement that bills be on members desks prior to passage/voting by distribution of bills in electronically written form: provides that a bill shall be deemed…

Sandy GalefJudiciary Committee

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S4872Senate· Vetoed Jul 21, 2010· Vetoed memo.6710

Provides procedures for resolution of disputes between a public employer and Suffolk county probation officers

Provides procedures for resolution of disputes between a public employer and Suffolk county probation officers.

Brian X. FoleyVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5440Senate· Vetoed Jul 21, 2010· Vetoed memo.6711

Allows a licensed winery or farm winery to sell wine for consumption upon the premises of a food festival

Allows a licensed winery or farm winery to sell wine for consumption upon the premises of a food festival except for an event conducted within a city with a population of one million or more.

David J. ValeskyVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A10466Assembly· Vetoed Jul 20, 2010· Tabled

Designates certain state-owned lands, located in the hamlet of Westhampton, town of Southampton, county of Suffolk, as the Edwin M. Schwenk Memorial Nature Preserve

Designates certain state-owned lands, located in the hamlet of Westhampton, town of Southampton, county of Suffolk, as the Edwin M.

Fred ThieleVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A1729Assembly· Vetoed Jul 20, 2010· Tabled

Prohibits hospitals from denying staff membership or professional privileges to psychologists without cause

Prohibits hospitals from denying staff membership or professional privileges to any psychologist without stating the reasons therefor; provides that such reasons must be related to standards of…

Richard GottfriedVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed