Bills by

Craig M. Johnson

Senator

16,516 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →johnson@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

16,516 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

S6700Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Substituted by a7557a
Relates to net energy metering for certain solar and wind electric generating systems
Relates to energy efficiency and clean energy initiatives of New York power authority.
George D. MaziarzOn the Senate floor
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J3774Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Adopted
Honoring the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program on its 30th Anniversary
Craig M. JohnsonAdopted
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A9726Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Opinion referred to judiciary

Prohibits dismissal of an action on the grounds of raising or being a non-justiciable political question

Prohibits dismissal of an action on the grounds of raising or being a non-justiciable political question.

Rory LancmanJudiciary Committee

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A9531Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Opinion referred to judiciary

Imposes term limits for the offices of governor, comptroller and attorney-general

Establishes term limits for the offices of governor, attorney-general and comptroller; limits the amount of time any person can act as governor.

Mark J.F. SchroederJudiciary Committee

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A9424Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Amend and recommit to governmental operations

Prohibits increases in per diem rates for members of the legislature for two years

Prohibits increases in per diem rates for members of the legislature for two years.

Sam HoytGovernmental Operations Committee

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A9425Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Provides that people arrested in connection with a felony must submit a DNA sample

Provides that people arrested in connection with a felony must submit a DNA sample.

Joseph MorelleCodes Committee

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A9380Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Enacting clause stricken

Directs the state board of elections to obtain residential data on incarcerated persons to be used in creating congressional, senate, assembly, and county districts

Directs the state board of elections to obtain residential data on incarcerated persons to be used in creating congressional, senate, assembly, and county legislative body districts on the basis of…

Hakeem JeffriesStricken

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S6179Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Advanced to third reading

Permits a retail tobacco business licensed to sell liquor on the premises to allow smoking in the same area where the liquor is sold

Permits a retail tobacco business licensed to sell liquor on the premises to allow smoking in the same area where the liquor is sold when: (a) the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premise…

Jeffrey D. KleinOn the Senate floor

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A1360Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Reported referred to ways and means

Permits the creation of senior citizen rent exemption and tax abatement program

Authorizes the governing body of a municipality to adopt a program which would create a real property tax exemption for the owner of a rental unit occupied by a qualifying senior which shall be…

Steven EnglebrightWays And Means Committee

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A4472Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Clarifies the time in which the public service commission must act upon certain petitions

Clarifies the time in which the public service commission must act upon certain petitions.

Richard BrodskyEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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A5078Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Amended on third reading 5078a

Amends the definition of disguised gun to include certain guns that are designed and intended to appear to be a toy gun

Amends the definition of a "disguised gun" to include a weapon or device capable of being concealed on a person from which a shot can be discharged through the energy of an explosive which is…

Joseph LentolOn the Assembly floor

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A7791Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Referred to health

Requires hospitals, nursing homes and community health clinics to provide patient documents in large print format, language assistance services and audio recordings

Requires hospitals, nursing homes and community health clinics to provide patient documents in large print format, language assistance services and audio recordings of pertinent medical information.

Micah KellnerHealth Committee

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A7945Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to the Nassau county traffic and parking violations agency

Relates to the Nassau county traffic and parking violations agency.

Michelle SchimelStricken

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A613Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Reported referred to ways and means

Relates to unemployment insurance benefits for professional employment by certain educational institutions

Provides that an offer of employment or assignment made to a part-time faculty employee by a higher education institution which is contingent on enrollment, funding, or programmatic changes shall…

Susan JohnWays And Means Committee

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A1264AssemblyS5103· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Reported referred to codes

Requires contractors in certain large cities to recycle 50% of the waste generated on construction and demolition sites

Requires contractors in cities having a population of one million or more to recycle 50% of the waste generated on construction and demolition sites.

William ColtonCodes CommitteeLegal

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A726Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to certain prohibitions in contracts or agreements by health maintenance organizations

Relates to certain prohibitions in contracts or agreements by health maintenance organizations; prohibits clauses which entitle reimbursement at the lowest price or rate; prohibits contracts which…

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

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A2163Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Reported referred to codes

Includes animal wrestling and baiting in the prohibition of animal fighting

Includes animal wrestling and baiting within the prohibition of animal fighting; specifies prohibited conduct and presumptive evidence of intent that the animal engages in prohibited activity; does…

John McEnenyCodes Committee

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A6077AssemblyS5144· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Reported referred to codes

Includes wildlife animals as those subject to the animal cruelty provisions

Includes wildlife animals as those subject to the animal cruelty provisions of the agriculture and markets law.

Linda RosenthalCodes CommitteeLegal

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A656Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Amend and recommit to election law

Relates to uniform maximum contributions for all candidates regardless of position or office

Relates to uniform maximum contributions for all candidates regardless of position or office.

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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S5076Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Reported and committed to codes

Makes provisions for civil penalties for a state agency for the willful failure of its employee to make timely disclosure of a public record

Requires timely disclosure of requested records and makes the willful failure to make timely disclosure of public records pursuant to the provisions of the freedom of information law subject to a…

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

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A8753Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Amend and recommit to election law

Decreases contribution limits; repealer

Reduces campaign contributions limits for candidates for election to public office or party position.

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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S5174Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to emergency rule with respect to the removal of vehicles from public streets and highways

Relates to emergency rule with respect to the removal of vehicles from public streets and highways.

Martin Malavé DilanTransportation Committee

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S1441Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Reported and committed to codes

Requires return of a security deposit by a landlord within 30 days unless the landlord gives written notice of retention for legally authorized cause

Requires a landlord to return to a tenant the full security deposit within thirty days of the surrender of the premises by such tenant unless the landlord provides such tenant with a written…

Thomas K. DuaneCodes Committee

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S1650Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Advanced to third reading

Authorizes the assignment of social services recipients and applicants to accessible local offices

Permits an applicant for public assistance or care to select the local social services office most accessible to such person's residence if such office is in the local social services district in…

Martin Malavé DilanOn the Senate floor

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S1865Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Reported and committed to codes

Allows residents in the village of Pelham, county of Westchester, to park in their driveways overhanging the sidewalk during certain hours

Allows for certain residents in the village of Pelham, county of Westchester, to park in their driveways overhanging the sidewalk between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. provided such residents have…

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

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S2664Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Substituted by a2565

Provides that certain persons living with HIV or AIDS shall not be required to pay more than 30% of the household income towards shelter costs

Provides that persons living with clinical/symptomatic HIV or AIDS, and who are receiving shelter assistance or an emergency shelter allowance, shall not be required to pay more than 30% of the…

Thomas K. DuaneOn the Senate floor

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S3798Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Establishes an economic grant program for the Second Avenue Subway construction project area

Establishes an economic grant program for the Second Avenue Subway construction project area; appropriates funds therefor.

José M. SerranoFinance Committee

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S4380Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Relates to the ownership status of transit facilities

Directs, upon conveyance of certain transit facilities, that the New York city transit authority shall be deemed the sole owner of such facilities with respect to all obligations and liabilities…

Martin Malavé DilanFinance Committee

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S4810Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Eliminates the MTA's exemption from environmental quality review standards established by article 8 of the environmental conservation law

Eliminates the MTA's exemption from environmental quality review standards established by article 8 of the environmental conservation law.

Bill PerkinsFinance Committee

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S487Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Provides for gifts on tax returns for autism awareness and research

Provides for gifts on tax returns for autism awareness and research.

Andrew J. LanzaFinance CommitteeFinance

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S752Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Opinion referred to judiciary

Proposes an amendment to the constitution relating to equal pay for equal work

Proposes an amendment to article 1 of the constitution relating to equal pay for equal work; provides that all employees shall receive equal pay for equal work of comparable value, skill, effort and…

Liz KruegerJudiciary Committee

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S1504Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Opinion referred to judiciary

Relates to the taking of private property; repealer

Provides that with just compensation paid, private property may be taken only when necessary for the possession, occupation, or enjoyment of land by the public at large or by public agencies.

John A. DeFranciscoJudiciary Committee

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S2416Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Establishes a working farmland property tax credit for owners of agricultural assessment land within agricultural districts

Establishes a working farmland property tax credit for owners of agricultural assessment land within agricultural districts.

Catharine YoungFinance Committee

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S2196Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Eliminates sales tax on clothing and footwear regardless of cost

Eliminates sales tax on clothing and footwear regardless of cost.

Martin J. GoldenFinance Committee

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S2957Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Includes income received by members of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States for reduction of such members' federal adjusted gross income

Includes income received by members of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States for reduction of such members' federal adjusted gross income.

Eric AdamsFinance Committee

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S3128SenateA5056· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Notice of committee consideration - requested

Establishes a gift for preserving religious landmarks on state income tax returns, and provides for grants to preserve certain inner-city houses of worship

Establishes a gift for preserving religious landmarks option on state income tax returns; establishes the "preserving religious landmarks fund" into which all revenue from such gifts shall be…

Ruben DiazFinance CommitteeFinance

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S1150Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Grants each of the representatives of the counties of Dutchess, Putnam, Orange and Rockland a vote during the proceedings of the metropolitan transportation authority

Grants each of the representatives of the counties of Dutchess, Putnam, Orange and Rockland a vote during the proceedings of the metropolitan transportation authority.

William J. Larkin Jr.Finance Committee

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S1256Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Opinion referred to judiciary

Proposes a constitutional amendment protecting the people's right to keep and bear arms

Proposes a constitutional amendment protecting the right of the people to keep and bear arms for traditionally recognized purposes.

Stephen M. SalandJudiciary Committee

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S3627Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Reported and committed to codes

Establishes a hardship privilege for those with a suspended license where there is a necessary operation of a vehicle during the course of the licensee's employment

Establishes a hardship privilege for those with a suspended license where there is a necessary operation of a vehicle during the course of the licensee's employment.

Martin Malavé DilanCodes Committee

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S3983Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Enacts the "omnibus emergency services volunteer incentive act" to provide certain benefits to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers

Enacts the "omnibus emergency services volunteer incentive act" to provide benefits to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers, including a $2,000 personal income tax deduction; authorizes…

George WinnerFinance Committee

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S4950Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Substituted by a4110a

Requires disclosure of environmental conservation permit applicant's record of compliance with state, federal, and foreign environmental regulations

Requires applicants to the department of environmental conservation for permits to disclose information concerning other permits held and/or revoked, enforcement actions, criminal convictions, fees…

Antoine M. ThompsonOn the Senate floor

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A1696Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Reported referred to codes

Makes provisions regarding environmental benefit projects in lieu of civil penalties

Makes provisions regarding environmental benefit projects in lieu of civil penalties including establishing conditions for their acceptance and criteria for such projects; authorizes the attorney…

Steven EnglebrightCodes CommitteeLegal

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S3087Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Substituted by a1808

Provides for the issuance by an assessor of a receipt for the submission of an application for the STAR exemption, and for provision of a postpaid envelope

Provides for the issuance by an assessor of a receipt for the submission of an application for the STAR exemption, upon request of the applicant; requires the applicant to provide a self-addressed,…

David J. ValeskyOn the Senate floor

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S2233Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Substituted by a5462a

Relates to the guardianship and custody of destitute or dependent children who have a parent incarcerated or in a residential substance abuse treatment program

Relates to the guardianship and custody of destitute or dependent children who have a parent or parents incarcerated or in a residential substance abuse treatment program.

Velmanette MontgomeryOn the Senate floor

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