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

A6708Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health
Requires certain requirements for hospital discharge plans
Requires certain requirements for hospital discharge plans; requires that a standard form be used for discharges, with information pertaining to what to expect during a normal course of recovery…
Joel MillerHealth Committee
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A6723Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations
Relates to subcutaneous implanting of an identification device
Relates to subcutaneous implanting of an identification device.
Audrey PhefferGovernmental Operations Committee
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A6730Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to election law

Provides for the registration and regulation of certain campaign consultants

Provides for the registration and regulation of certain campaign consultants; establishes a code of conduct that campaign consultants must follow.

James F. BrennanElection Law Committee

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A6739Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in environmental conservation

Provides for the recycling, reuse and safe handling of electronic equipment sold in the state of New York and requiring certain retailers to participate in recycling

Provides for the recycling, reuse and safe handling of electronic equipment sold in the state of New York and requiring certain retailers to participate in recycling programs.

Micah KellnerEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A6756Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Provides foreclosure relief for fundamentally unaffordable mortgage loans, second mortgages and home equity loans

Provides foreclosure relief for fundamentally unaffordable mortgage loans, second mortgages and home equity loans.

James F. BrennanJudiciary Committee

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A6773Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Creates the insurer fund for underserved neighborhood/rural area development corporation

Creates the insurer fund for underserved neighborhood/rural area development corporation; provides that such corporation shall operate in accordance with a plan of operation; provides that the…

Peter RiveraInsurance Committee

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A6794Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Allows affixing of blue light on emergency vehicles for rear projection only

Allows affixing of blue light on emergency vehicles for rear projection only; provides that affixing blue light to front of emergency vehicle exclusive to vehicle owned and operated by volunteer…

Greg BallTransportation Committee

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A6804Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides an expedited review process for the Atlantic Yards arena and redevelopment project and subjects such project to urban land use procedures

Provides an expedited review process for the Atlantic yards arena and redevelopment project and subjects such project to urban land use procedures.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6828Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to banks

Enacts the "New York sub-prime predatory lending prevention act"

Enacts the "New York sub-prime predatory lending prevention act"; establishes guidelines for sub-prime loans; establishes duties of mortgage bankers and mortgage brokers; relates to the…

James F. BrennanBanks CommitteeFinance

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A683Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Allows third party notification by insurance carriers in regard to long term care policies

Allows third party notification by insurance carriers in regard to long term care policies; further prohibits the inclusion of certain goods/services in the sale of insurance policies without…

Kevin CahillInsurance Committee

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A6834Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in transportation

Creates a commission to determine the future of the New York State thruway authority

Creates a temporary state commission to determine the legal issues and costs regarding the future of the New York State thruway authority.

Joseph MorelleTransportation Committee

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A6839Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Provides that the acquisition of real property owned by the state shall be subject to permissive referendum

Provides that any acquisition of real property located within the state by the office of general services or the department of environmental conservation, shall be subject to permissive referendum…

Dierdre ScozzafavaGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6892Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires warning labels on cosmetics containing D4 or D5 siloxanes, pthalates, triclosan, parabens or synthetic chemical musks

Requires warning labels on cosmetics containing D4 or D5 siloxanes, pthalates, triclosan, parabens or synthetic chemical musks.

Grace MengConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A6906Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Amends the definition of gold star mother or parent to include a mother or parent of a soldier who died in a non-combat accident

Amends the definition of gold star mother or parent to include a mother or a parent of a soldier who died in a non-combat accident while serving his or her country.

Dierdre ScozzafavaReal Property Taxation Committee

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A6968Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Requires reimbursements for erroneous taxations to be completed within ten days

Requires reimbursements for erroneously collected taxes to be completed within ten days.

David KoonWays And Means Committee

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A6976Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to mental health

Establishes the inter-office coordinating council within department of mental hygiene to provide cooperation amongst the offices of such department

Establishes the inter-office coordinating council within the department of mental hygiene to provide cooperation amongst the offices of such department so as to assure the provisions of services to…

Peter RiveraMental Health Committee

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A6985Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Creates the crime of luring or enticing of a child, by false requests for help or promises of rewards

Creates the crime of luring or enticing of a child by false requests for help or promises of rewards; makes such an act a class C felony.

Joseph SaladinoCodes Committee

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A6995Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions

Authorizes the N.Y. state public service commission to approve sewer rate increases

Authorizes the NYS public service commission to approve sewer rate increases.

Ann RabbittCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A7026Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Creates the new crime of cyber harassment; and increases the penalties for the crimes of harassment and stalking when committed against a child

Creates the new crime of cyber harassment; and increases the penalties for the crimes of harassment in 1st and 2nd degree and stalking in the 3rd and 4th degree when committed by an adult against a…

Ann RabbittCodes Committee

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A7037Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to alcoholism and drug abuse

Concerns siting of facilities licensed by the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services

Concerns siting of facilities licensed by the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services.

Felix OrtizAlcoholism And Drug Abuse Committee

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A7040Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in judiciary

Provides upon violation of order of protection respondent be arrested and taken before most accessible magistrate

Provides upon violation of order of protection respondent be arrested and taken before most accessible magistrate for arraignment.

Greg BallJudiciary Committee

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A7044Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in veterans' affairs

Provides veteran's exemption for unmarried surviving spouse of qualifying veteran

Provides the veteran's exemption from real property taxes to the unmarried surviving spouse of a qualifying veteran; relates to both regular veteran's exemption and the alternative exemption.

Greg BallVeterans' Affairs CommitteeLocal Government

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A709Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Ordered to third reading cal.58

Prohibits release of certain balloons

Prohibits the outdoor release of 25 or more balloons inflated with a gas that is lighter than air within a 24 hour period in order to reduce litter and protect the marine environment; makes related…

Brian KavanaghOn the Assembly floor

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A7094Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Establishes a personal income tax credit for portion of residential real property taxes which exceeds a certain percentage of the household gross income

Establishes a personal income tax credit for a portion of a taxpayer's residential real property taxes which exceeds a certain percentage of the taxpayer's household gross income; provides that the…

Sandy GalefWays And Means Committee

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A7102AssemblyS1513· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Establishes the New York state nursing faculty scholarship incentive program

Establishes the New York state nursing faculty scholarship incentive program for advanced degrees in nursing; such incentives shall be awarded annually, on a competitive basis, to registered…

Aileen GuntherHigher Education CommitteeEducation

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A7111Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Establishes tax deductions for the tax paid by the taxpayer in connection with the purchase of a new automobile and for the interest paid by the taxpayer

Establishes tax deductions for the tax paid by the taxpayer in connection with the purchase of a new automobile and for the interest paid by the taxpayer in connection with an automobile loan.

Brian KolbWays And Means Committee

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A7130AssemblyS3553· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Relates to authorizing the thruway authority to form a captive insurance company

Relates to authorizing the thruway authority to form a captive insurance company.

Joseph MorelleInsurance CommitteeFinance

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A7178Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires all handicap permits to have a photo of the handicapped person to which it was issued

Requires all handicap permits to have a photo of the handicapped person to which it was issued.

Marc AlessiTransportation Committee

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A7179Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Includes persons with disabilities within the definition of head of household for the senior citizens' tax abatement for rent-controlled and regulated property

Includes persons with disabilities (defined) within the definition of head of household for purposes of making them eligible for the senior citizens' tax abatement for rent-controlled and…

Jonathan BingReal Property Taxation Committee

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A7180Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in consumer affairs and protection

Provides for greater protections to consumers in rental purchase agreements

Provides for greater protections to consumers in rental purchase agreements; defines certain terms, including "lease charge" and "trade area"; provides greater disclosure to consumer regarding the…

Karim CamaraConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A7192Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Enacts the "internet dating safety act"; requires internet dating services to provide notice whether the service conducts criminal background screenings

Enacts the "internet dating safety act"; requires internet dating services to provide notice whether the service conducts criminal background screenings; requires internet dating services to provide…

Annette RobinsonConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A7234Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Provides retirement service credit to certain members discharged from military service due to injuries suffered during certain military conflicts

Provides three years of retirement service credit to certain retirement system members discharged from military service due to injuries suffered during certain military conflicts even if they did…

Michael CusickGovernmental Employees Committee

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A7267Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Relates to the dates for which qualified fuel cell electric generating equipment expenditures may be incurred

Relates to the dates for which qualified fuel cell electric generating equipment expenditures may be incurred and to investment tax credits for alternative energy production facilities and small…

Fred ThieleWays And Means Committee

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A7270Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in transportation

Relates to improving school bus safety by providing for the disqualification of drivers for certain crimes involving children

Relates to improving school bus safety by providing for the disqualification of drivers for certain crimes involving children.

Fred ThieleTransportation Committee

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A7280Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Enacts the N.Y. state school taxpayers' protection act

Enacts the NYS school taxpayers' protection act; requires the reporting of suspected corruption or conflicts of interest within the operation of a school district; requires the treasurer of each…

Fred ThieleEducation Committee

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A7315Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in local governments

Requires display of street numbers on all buildings or dwellings to which numbers have been assigned

Requires the owner, agent, lessee or other person in charge of any building or dwelling to have the proper street number prominently displayed so that such street number is plainly legible from a…

Alec Brook-KrasnyLocal Governments Committee

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A7317Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Establishes mandatory reporting of alleged incidents of abuse, mistreatment or neglect of residents in assisted living and adult care facilities

Establishes the mandatory reporting by certain professional or official persons who come into contact with mentally or physically incapacitated persons who were abused including residents of…

Karim CamaraAging Committee

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A736Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides that an elementary or secondary student shall not have capacity to consent to sexual conduct with a school employee

Provides that a full time elementary or secondary student shall not have capacity to consent to sexual conduct with a school employee at his or her school, including volunteers, when the employee is…

Aileen GuntherCodes Committee

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A7376Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Directs state university trustees to promulgate and enforce a sweat-free code of conduct for the licensing and purchase of apparel at colleges of state university

Directs the state university trustees to promulgate and enforce a sweat-free code of conduct for the licensing and purchase of apparel at colleges and universities of the state university; requires…

Peter RiveraHigher Education Committee

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A738Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Authorizes real property taxing authorities to impose service charges upon otherwise tax exempt property

Authorizes real property taxing authorities to impose service charges upon otherwise tax exempt property to defray the cost of services and improvements which benefit such property.

Aileen GuntherReal Property Taxation Committee

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A7380Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to reimbursement rates for inpatient hospital services at Westchester medical center

Relates to reimbursement rates for inpatient hospital services at Westchester medical center.

Richard BrodskyHealth Committee

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A7382Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Establishes the crimes of vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter in an active work zone and intrusion into an active work zone

Establishes the crimes of vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter in an active work zone and intrusion into an active work zone.

Michael CusickCodes Committee

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A7396Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Allows police agencies access to photo image files maintained by the department of motor vehicles

Allows police agencies, pursuant to rules and regulations of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, access to photo image files maintained by the department of motor vehicles for the purpose of issuing…

Dierdre ScozzafavaTransportation Committee

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A7419Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Enacts the comprehensive auto theft prevention act

Enacts the comprehensive auto theft prevention act to ensure that the motor vehicle theft epidemic in this state is comprehensively addressed by the criminal justice system; requires mandatory…

Rory LancmanCodes Committee

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A7459Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Relates to residential wireless telephone service

Relates to residential wireless telephone service; disclosure, notification and consumer protection requirements in wireless telecommunications consumer transactions; plain language disclosures to…

Daniel O'DonnellConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A7464Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Establishes the disaster preparedness first responder recognition program

Establishes the disaster preparedness first responder recognition program; names the initial first responders to receive recognition.

Ann-Margaret CarrozzaGovernmental Operations Committee

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A748Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides for source separation and disposal of recyclable materials and requires municipalities to adopt local laws providing therefor

Provides for source separation and disposal of recyclable materials and requires municipalities to adopt local laws providing therefor; prohibits transporters from commingling recyclables with other…

Brian KavanaghEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A7498Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in consumer affairs and protection

Regulates the use of automatic telephone answering devices by businesses and government

Regulates the use of automatic telephone answering devices by businesses and government; requires such devices to announce that the call is being answered by such a device and state whether or not,…

Joel MillerConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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