Bills by

Darrel J. Aubertine

Senator

10,221 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →aubertin@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

10,221 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

A2831Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in housing
Expands the New York state low income housing tax credit program to certain one to four family residences
Expands the New York state low income housing tax credit program to certain one to four family residences, including a cooperative or a condominium unit.
Michael J. FitzpatrickHousing Committee
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A2832Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education
Mandates a code of ethics to be applied to school district employees in the prohibition of the use of school resources for personal gain
Mandates the trustees of common school districts and the board of education of every union free school district to establish a code of ethics to be applied to the prohibition of the use of school…
Michael J. FitzpatrickEducation Committee

A2852Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Ordered to third reading cal.236

Establishes the strategic network partnerships program to organize, integrate and coordinate state programs designed to assist manufacturing industries

Establishes the strategic network partnerships program to organize, integrate and coordinate state programs designed to assist manufacturing industries to become more competitive and productive;…

Robin SchimmingerOn the Assembly floor

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A2898Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Increases the estate tax unified credit threshold to the unified credit amounts allowable under the internal revenue code

Increases the estate tax unified credit threshold to the unified credit amounts allowable under the internal revenue code beginning January 1, 2011; eliminates the New York estate and…

Robin SchimmingerWays And Means Committee

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A2989Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in labor

Provides determination for partial disability and establishes objective medical guidelines, a benefit evaluation commission and pharmaceutical fee schedules; repealer

Relates to permanent partial disability; provides that such permanent partial disability shall be based on the objective medical guidelines for determination of percentage or permanent impairment;…

Brian KolbLabor Committee

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A2992Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Requires sellers of residential real property to disclose result of radon tests for all houses offered for sale, exchange, or for lease with option to buy

Requires sellers of residential real property to disclose to potential buyers, prior to execution of any contract, the results of radon tests conducted within 6 months for all houses offered for…

Audrey PhefferJudiciary Committee

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A3041Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in economic development

Amends the economic development law and the tax law to create tax incentives for manufacturing firms that maintain or increase employment

Amends the economic development law by adding a new article to create an incentive program for manufacturers that maintain or increase employment, and amends the tax law by adding a new article and…

Brian KolbEconomic Development Committee

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A3048Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Eliminates the corporate franchise tax and personal income tax on business corporations which are manufacturers

Eliminates the corporate franchise tax and personal income tax on business corporations that are manufacturers; defines terms "manufacturer" and "principally engaged".

Brian KolbWays And Means Committee

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A3057Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Creates the crime of criminal use of a mobile camera telephone, an E felony offense

Creates the crime of criminal use of a mobile camera telephone, an E felony offense; protects people from violation of their privacy.

Michael BenjaminCodes Committee

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A3080Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Relates to creating a tax credit for energy efficiency home improvements

Creates a tax credit for energy efficiency home improvements and products affixed to homes; directs NYSRDA to develop a list of qualified products and improvements and provides that such…

Thomas F. O'MaraWays And Means Committee

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A3141Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local governments

Establishes the town of Brookhaven land bank and commission

Establishes the town of Brookhaven land bank and commission for the purposes of acquiring, holding and managing land interests; provides for elected members of the commission; authorizes the…

Steven EnglebrightLocal Governments Committee

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A3183Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Creates a state trooper highway memorial task force to provide for the recognition of members of the division of state police who have died in the line of duty

Creates a state trooper highway memorial task force to develop and establish guidelines for recognition of members of the division of state police who have died in the line of duty; such recognition…

Michael CusickTransportation Committee

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A3208Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Increases partial real property tax exemption for residential improvements and an added exemption schedule for LEED certification standards for green buildings in certain cities

Increases partial real property tax exemption for residential improvements and an added exemption schedule for LEED certification standards for green buildings in certain cities.

Joan ChristensenReal Property Taxation Committee

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A3246Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to libraries and education technology

Enacts the "New Century Libraries: Libraries 2009 act"

Enacts the "New Century Libraries; Libraries 2009 act"; increases the apportionment of state aid to libraries and library services throughout the state; provides for adult and family literacy…

J. Gary PretlowLibraries And Education Technology Committee

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A3321Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to election law

Requires local boards of elections to verify the number of enrolled members of a party in an election district

Requires local boards of elections to verify the number of enrolled members of a party in an election district and reject all petitions where there are no enrolled members of a party in such district.

J. Gary PretlowElection Law Committee

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A3327Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to mental health

Provides reimbursement to licensed not-for-profit corporations providing the office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities services for retirement cost

Provides for the annual reimbursement to licensed not-for-profit corporations which provide direct care to consumers approved for service by the office of metal retardation and developmental…

J. Gary PretlowMental Health Committee

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A3386Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to banks

Enacts the Home Equity Fraud Act to control improper activities by home improvement contractors and finance companies

Enacts the "Home Equity Fraud Act" to control improper activities by home improvement contractors and finance companies; prohibits mortgage brokers or agents from acting as home improvement…

Barbara ClarkBanks Committee

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A3422Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Requires certain persons and officials, teachers, superintendents and certain professionals to complete training in reporting cases of suspected child abuse

Requires certain persons and officials required to report suspected child abuse and maltreatment to complete ongoing training; further all teachers, school superintendents and licensed professionals…

William ScarboroughChildren And Families Committee

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A3433Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in education

Establishes requirement for the instruction of students, teachers and coaches regarding the use of anabolic steroids and human growth hormones

Requires the instruction of students, teachers and coaches in the harmful use of anabolic steroids and human growth hormones by adolescents and provides for the testing of students suspected of…

Karim CamaraEducation Committee

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A3465Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to election law

Establishes a temporary state commission to make recommendations for new voting technology and provides for grants to localities to improve voting procedures; appropriation

Establishes a temporary state commission to make recommendations for new voting technology and provides for grants to localities to improve voting procedures; appropriates $25,000,000 therefor.

J. Gary PretlowElection Law Committee

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A3605Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Creates a cellulosic ethanol task force to prevent and reduce the production and emanation of greenhouse gases

Creates a cellulosic ethanol task force to prevent and reduce the production and emanation of greenhouse gases.

Clifford CrouchEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A3658Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes the crime of unlawful use of spyware and malware

Establishes the crime of unlawful use of spyware and malware; unlawful use of spyware and malware is a class A misdemeanor, provided, however, that unlawful use of spyware and malware by a person…

Darryl TownsCodes Committee

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A3719Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Facilitates payment of claims by health insurers to municipalities for early intervention services

Facilitates payment of claims by health insurers to municipalities for early intervention services; deems certification of the individualized family services plan by the early intervention official…

Amy PaulinInsurance Committee

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A3732Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Establishes small flexible fund accounts at the local level

Establishes small flexible fund accounts at the local level or the regrant program for one-time events or short term needs.

Jeffrey DinowitzAging Committee

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A3760Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Confers arrest powers on harbor masters and bay constables acting pursuant to their special duties

Provides that harbor masters and bay constables appointed by a county, city, town or village, have the power to arrest on warrants pursuant to their special duties within their geographical area of…

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A3763Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Relates to the refundability of the investment tax credit for research and development property

Relates to the refundability of the investment tax credit for research and development property where any taxpayer allowed certain credits that conducts basic, applied or translational research that…

William MagnarelliWays And Means Committee

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A3774Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Reduces the tax on aviation fuel businesses under article 13-A of the tax law; repealer

Reduces the tax on aviation fuel businesses by repealing the Kero-jet fuel tax.

Robin SchimmingerWays And Means Committee

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A3823Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in education

Amends provisions relating to the financing of charter schools to provide for financing by the state

Amends provisions relating to the financing of charter schools to provide for financing by the state rather than local school districts.

Sandy GalefEducation Committee

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A3838Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Ordered to third reading cal.292

Requires return of tenants' security deposits plus accumulated interest, less deductions, within thirty days of termination of tenancy

Requires that within thirty days of termination of a residential tenancy, the landlord shall return security deposits and accrued interest; permits withholding of unpaid rent from security deposit;…

Joseph LentolOn the Assembly floor

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A3839Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Provides for the apportionment of certain school aid commencing on and after July 1, 2010

Provides for the apportionment of certain school aid commencing on and after July 1, 2010.

William MagnarelliEducation Committee

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A393Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Ordered to third reading cal.24

Requires that a contractor or sub-contractor may not engage another person to do work on a public works project unless it is pursuant to a written agreement

Requires that a contractor or sub-contractor may not engage another person to do work on a public works project unless it is pursuant to a written agreement.

Susan JohnOn the Assembly floor

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A3937Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Authorizes the personal presence of crime victims during trial

Entitles the victim of a criminal offense, or his or her representative, to be personally present during the trial of the accused and to be seated at the prosecutors table whether or not he/she is…

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A3938Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Justifies the use of physical force on grounds surrounding a dwelling

Expands instances when a person may use physical force to protect his or her dwelling to include areas surrounding such dwelling; includes common areas owned by a cooperative or condo association.

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A3967Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Exempts certain easements from the real estate transfer tax

Exempts public use easements from the real estate transfer tax and provides that the grantor of such easement shall be immune from civil liability and action with respect to any act or omission…

Clifford CrouchWays And Means Committee

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A3979Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Allows for counties through their local governing body to elect to participate in a stream maintenance and flood control program

Authorizes the commissioner of environmental conservation to establish a stream maintenance and flood control program; allows for the local governing body of a county to elect to pass a local law…

Clifford CrouchEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A3984Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides new sentencing guidelines for offenses involving the possession and sale of controlled substances

Provides new sentencing guidelines for offenses involving the possession and sale of controlled substances to eliminate the "Rockefeller drug laws" by removing non-violent felony classification from…

Jeffrion AubryCodes Committee

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A402Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Relates to provisions in contracts relating to higher education capital matching grants

Whenever a recipient of a higher education capital matching grant enters into any contract, subcontract, lease, grant, bond, covenant or other agreement for or in connection with certain projects it…

Susan JohnLabor Committee

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A4061Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Makes provisions increasing the criminal penalties for crimes of vehicular assault, vehicular manslaughter and leaving the scene

Increases the criminal penalties for crimes of vehicular assault, vehicular manslaughter and leaving the scene of an incident where death or serious personal injury has resulted.

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A4074Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Excludes the issue of the cost of criminal history records searches from collective bargaining negotiations

Excludes the issue of the cost of criminal history records searches from collective bargaining negotiations.

Fred ThieleEducation Committee

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A4077Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Allows high performing public schools to modify state mandated curriculum plans

Allows high performing public schools to propose modified state mandated curriculum plans; provides that high performing schools decide how to best meet needs of students.

Fred ThieleEducation Committee

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A4078Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Provides for the removal of employees of school districts and boards of cooperative educational services upon certain felony convictions

Provides for the removal of employees of school districts and boards of cooperative educational services upon certain felony convictions; provides that if the conviction is for certain enumerated…

Fred ThieleEducation Committee

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A4196Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Appropriates monies for funding day care services to children of persons 24 and under to enable such persons to continue education

Provides funds for day care services for the children of persons 24 and under to enable such persons to continue secondary and post-secondary education; provides criteria to be governed by standard…

Philip RamosChildren And Families Committee

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A4224Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in agriculture

Creates the concentrated animal feeding operation environmental compliance revolving loan program

Creates the concentrated animal feeding operation environmental compliance revolving loan program.

Clifford CrouchAgriculture Committee

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A4249Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides protection for old growth forests on state owned land, prohibiting damaging, cutting, or removing; limits forestry activities in state parks

Provides protection for old growth forests on state owned land by prohibiting any person from damaging, cutting or removing any trees or vegetation from old growth forests; directs the department of…

Richard BrodskyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A4281Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in labor

Relates to a program for flood damage to businesses; provides a tax credit for businesses that purchase flood insurance

Relates to a program for flood damage to businesses; provides a tax credit for businesses that purchase flood insurance.

Clifford CrouchLabor Committee

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A4297Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Establishes a procurement policy committee to oversee procurement, public work, construction and revenue contracts

Establishes a procurement policy committee to oversee procurement, public work, construction and revenue contracts.

Richard BrodskyCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A431Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Provides that the state legislature be subject to the same freedom of information laws as other state agencies; repealer

Provides that the state legislature be subject to the same freedom of information laws as other state agencies.

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4310Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local governments

Provides that authorities having control of a fire department or fire company which provide emergency medical services may establish fees and charges for services

Provides that authorities having control of a fire department or fire company which provide emergency medical services may establish fees and charges for services, except in cities with one million…

Ronald CanestrariLocal Governments Committee

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A4338Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Authorizes use of closed-circuit television for the testimony of domestic violence victim witnesses in a criminal proceeding

Authorizes use of closed-circuit television for the testimony of domestic violence victim witnesses in a criminal proceeding subject to the same restrictions as are applicable to child witnesses.

Janele Hyer-SpencerCodes Committee

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