Bills by

Ellen C. Jaffee

Assembly Member

11,958 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →

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

A1052Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations
Enacts the Responsible Bidders Database Act; requires state comptroller to maintain a database containing certain information for certain contracts
Enacts the Responsible Bidders Database Act; requires the state comptroller to maintain a computerized database system containing certain information relating to contractors, for state agency and…
RoAnn DestitoGovernmental Operations Committee
ImpactPending
PassagePending
A1072Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means
Enacts the residential clean heat and power efficiency act of 2009
Enacts the residential clean heat and power efficiency act of 2009 to encourage homeowners to achieve significantly improved energy use efficiency and reduced pollutant emissions in meeting their…
RoAnn DestitoWays And Means Committee

A1142Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in higher education

Relates to creating a fee remission program for veterans

Creates a fee remission program for veterans attending schools within the SUNY or CUNY system.

David McDonoughHigher Education Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1010Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Relates to licensing the practice of polysomnographic technology

Relates to licensing the practice of polysomnographic technology; establishes requirements and procedures for professional licensure and registration; allows limited permits to be issued to eligible…

Jonathan BingHigher Education Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1013Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Creates a state board for national certification of school nurse grant program

Creates a state board for national certification of school nurse grant program.

Aileen GuntherHigher Education CommitteeEducation

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1027Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Authorizes certain counties to impose taxes on cigarettes, cigars and tobacco products

Authorizes the counties of Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk, Westchester, Dutchess and Rensselaer to impose local taxes on the use, possession, sale, transfer, storage, withdrawal or…

Earlene HooperWays And Means Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1198Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Postpones implementation of certain methodology of calculating rates paid to residential health care facilities by governmental agencies

Postpones from April 1, 2009 until April 1, 2011, the implementation of the calculation of the operating cost component of rates paid by governmental agencies for inpatient services provided by…

RoAnn DestitoHealth Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1212Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to medicaid management by the commissioner of health and the department of health

Relates to medicaid management; authorizes the commissioner of health and the department of health to report to the legislature and for the department to develop outcome results-based objectives for…

RoAnn DestitoHealth Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1218Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Provides that agencies redact all personal identifying information before any document is made available to the public

Provides that agencies redact all personally identifying information before any document is made available to the public.

RoAnn DestitoGovernmental Operations Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1665Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Establishes integrated pest management requirements for schools

Establishes integrated pest management requirements for schools including requirement for all schools to have pest management plans for pest control activities; requires the posting of notices of…

Steven EnglebrightEducation Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1675Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Clarifies the division of probation and correctional alternatives authority to promulgate rules and regulations

Clarifies the division of probation and correctional alternatives' authority to promulgate rules and regulations for correctional alternative programs; and establishes greater flexibility to…

Keith L.T. WrightCodes Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1713Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Tuition benefits and scholarships awarded based on service in the armed forces shall not be in TAP income equation

Provides that in determining income for the purposes of the tuition assistance program, tuition benefits and scholarships awarded based on service in the armed forces shall not be considered as…

Steven EnglebrightHigher Education Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1738Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Creates the Kings Park land redevelopment task force and postpones the sale of real property at the former Kings Park Psychiatric Center Campus

Postpones the sale of property at the former Kings Park Psychiatric center campus; creates the King Park land redevelopment task force to develop recommendations for the alternate use of designated…

Steven EnglebrightGovernmental Operations Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A174Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires the posting of signs near pre-packaged salads offered for sale notifying consumers of the advisability of washing the produce before consumption

Requires the posting of signs near pre-packaged salads offered for sale by retail food stores notifying consumers of the advisability of washing the produce before consumption and referring them to…

Audrey PhefferConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1741Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Requires siting, erection, purchase, repair, enlargement and remodeling of healthy and high performance school buildings

Requires the plans and specifications for the siting, erection, purchase, repair, enlargement or remodeling of school buildings in every school district to be subject to the approval of the…

Steven EnglebrightEducation Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1759Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Increases penalty for harassment when conduct is committed on school grounds or to a child

Makes conduct constituting harassment in the second degree into aggravated harassment in the second degree when such conduct is committed on school grounds or to a child, thus increasing punishment…

Joseph MorelleCodes CommitteeLegal

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A176Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires the owner of a leased vehicle to complete a visual inspection upon the termination of the lease agreement in the presence of the lessee

Requires the owner of a leased vehicle to complete a visual inspection upon the termination of the lease agreement in the presence of the lessee.

Audrey PhefferConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1776Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Increases the property value and rent paid limitations on qualifying for the real property circuit breaker tax

Increases the property value to $95,000 and rent paid to $600 a month to qualify for the real property circuit breaker tax.

Joseph MorelleWays And Means Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1809Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Directs the commissioner of education to establish guidelines for local policies regarding possession or use of mobile telephones in public schools

Directs the commissioner of education to establish guidelines for local policies regarding possession or use of mobile telephone in public schools by December 31, 2009; requires a school facility to…

Catherine NolanEducation CommitteeEducation

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1811Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Directs each school district to develop and publish a written policy about the placement of twins or higher order multiples in school classes

Directs each school district to develop and publish a written policy about the placement of twins or higher order multiples in school classes.

Catherine NolanEducation Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1816Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to procurement by the board of education of the city school district of the city of New York and by the New York city school construction authority; repealer

Authorizes the chancellor of the city district to ensure that all contracts or agreements involving the purchase or delivery of material goods, supplies and services, including any franchise or…

Catherine NolanEducation Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1835AssemblyS3400· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Grants excused leave to public officers, employees of the state, county, municipality or school district to undertake screening for colon cancer

Grants excused leave to public officers, employees of the state, county, municipality or school district to undertake screening for colon cancer.

Jeffrey DinowitzGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A188Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Allows persons 62 years or older in any housing project to keep common household pets

Allows persons 62 years or older to keep and care for common household pets in municipal housing; prevents eviction of such persons based on the ownership of pets; provides that any pet who poses a…

Audrey PhefferHousing Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A190Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Provides that tenant must be given notice and opportunity to be heard before hardship rent increase may be granted

Provides that an application by an owner of rent regulated property in NYC to the division of housing and community renewal for a hardship rent increase above rent guidelines shall not be granted…

Hakeem JeffriesHousing Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1908Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Reduces the tax on motor fuel, the additional tax on motor fuel and the supplemental tax on motor fuel by a cumulative four percent over three years

Reduces the tax on motor fuel, the additional tax on motor fuel and the supplemental tax on motor fuel by a cumulative four percent over three years; also suspends state sales and compensating use…

Fred ThieleWays And Means Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1966Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Provides an exemption from taxation of energy star-compliant improvements to certain residential premises

Provides an exemption from taxation of energy star-compliant improvements to certain residential premises.

Nancy CalhounReal Property Taxation Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1972Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Establishes standards for the storage and maintenance of pesticides

Makes various provisions regarding pesticide safety including required notification of local fire departments, emergency response personnel and health officials by all certified applicators,…

Steven EnglebrightEnvironmental Conservation Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1977Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to regulating outdoor wood-burning devices

Relates to regulating outdoor wood-burning devices; establishes outdoor wood-burning devices shall be operated only between September thirtieth through May first; establishes that outdoor…

Donna LupardoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1978Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to the sale of state owned land

Establishes prior to the disposition of land by state agencies and authorities the state land acquisition advisory council shall review such land; establishes if certain criteria is met such land…

Donna LupardoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1987Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Makes provisions relating to the prohibition of the use of herbicides on utility right of way

Provides that the use of herbicides to control vegetation that grows in utility right of ways should be replaced by other methods of controlling such growth of vegetation including mechanical…

William ParmentAgriculture Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A1995Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Provides state aid to school districts within local governments which provide community housing opportunities

Provides state aid to school districts within local governments which provide community housing opportunities.

Fred ThieleReal Property Taxation Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A201Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to election law

Provides for early voting in primary and general elections during the 2 week period prior to the election

Provides for early voting in primary and general elections during the 2 week period prior to the election.

Karim CamaraElection Law Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A2010Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to penalties for the operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles

Relates to penalties for the operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles by setting forth minimum penalties for every person convicted of such violation.

Michael BenjaminTransportation Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A2015Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans' affairs

Prohibits the unauthorized sale of veterans' commemorative property by cemeteries

Prohibits the unauthorized sale, purchase, sale or transfer of any cemetery marker, flag holder, monument, statue or other physical memorabilia that is over 75 years old that commemorates the life…

Joseph MorelleVeterans' Affairs Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A2025Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Provides methods to insure prompt payment of construction contracts

Provides methods to insure prompt payment of construction contracts.

Susan JohnConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A2037Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to mental health

Provides for the investigation of qualifications of persons employed in programs operated or certified by the office of mental health and OMRDD

Provides for the thorough investigation of the character qualifications, background and suitability of prospective employees involved in direct client care employed in programs operated or certified…

Michael BenjaminMental Health Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A2049Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Prohibits medicaid's use of any prior approval or preferred drug list requirement for AIDS, HIV, infection, or hepatitis C

Prohibits medicaid's use of any prior approval or preferred drug list requirement for AIDS, HIV, infection, or hepatitis C.

Susan JohnSocial Services Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A2055Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Provides a tax exemption for petroleum products that are purchased for heating purposes

Provides a tax exemption for petroleum products that are purchased for heating purposes.

Thomas F. O'MaraWays And Means Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A2060Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy

Makes provisions regarding purchase and procurement of natural gas at lowest available price at the city gate

Makes provisions regarding purchase and procurement of natural gas at lowest available price at city gate.

William ParmentEnergy Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A2067Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Prohibits the use of job applicant's personal credit history as hiring criteria, unless a reasonable nexus exists

Prohibits the use of job applicant's personal credit history as hiring criteria, unless a reasonable nexus exists.

Michael BenjaminGovernmental Operations Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A2078Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides electronic monitoring system for functionally impaired elderly or disabled persons; appropriation

Makes provision for personal emergency response services as part of home care services by means of electronic communication equipment; allows various health-care facilities to apply for and offer…

Joseph MorelleHealth Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A2080Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Relates to special proceedings brought by tenants in certain areas alleging conditions dangerous to life, safety or health

Enhances legal protections and remedies for tenants in special proceedings brought in New York city, Westchester, Rockland, Nassau and Suffolk against property owners alleging conditions dangerous…

Daniel O'DonnellJudiciary Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A2105Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Bans dangerous dogs from dwellings where children under 12 years reside; provides penalties including fines/jail time for multiple violations within 5 years

Bans dangerous dogs from dwellings where children under 12 years reside; provides penalties including fines/jail time for multiple violations within 5 years.

Michael BenjaminAgriculture Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A2107Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Provides for including uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces in the definition of "family member" in relation to regulations pertaining to rights of family members

Provides for including uncles, aunts, nephews, and nieces in the definition of "family member" in relation to regulations pertaining to rights of family members to succeed in certain cases to the…

Michael BenjaminHousing Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A2125Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Renames the New York state occupational safety and health hazard abatement board the New York state worker protection board

Renames the New York state occupational safety and health hazard abatement board the New York state worker protection board; establishes the membership of the board shall consist of nine persons.

Susan JohnLabor Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A2155Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Grants a state personal income tax deduction for retirement plan distributions used to purchase long-term care insurance

Grants a state personal income tax deduction for retirement plan distributions used to purchase long-term care insurance; exempts distributions from individual retirement accounts and individual…

Steven EnglebrightWays And Means Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A2192Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets to assign inspectors to perform ongoing oversight of slaughterhouses, rendering and commercial feed plants

Directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets to assign inspectors to perform ongoing oversight of slaughterhouses, rendering plants, and commercial feed plants; they shall enforce all…

Margaret MarkeyAgriculture Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A2195Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Prohibits the feeding of blood and blood products to animals

Prohibits the feeding of blood and blood products, whether cooked or uncooked, to cattle, swine, sheep, goats, or poultry; any violation makes the person guilty of a class E felony, punishable by…

Margaret MarkeyAgriculture Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A2203Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Provides for the creation of the manufacturing technology act to provide grant assistance for retraining and upgrading existing factories

Provides for the creation of the manufacturing technology act to provide grant assistance for retraining and upgrading existing factories.

Joseph MorelleLabor Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending