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

S2007Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes
Establishes the crimes of endangering the welfare of a child in the first and second degrees, a class E felony and a class A misdemeanor, respectively
Establishes the crimes of endangering the welfare of a child in the first and second degrees, a class E felony and a class A misdemeanor, respectively; provides a defense and that arrest is not…
Martin J. GoldenCodes CommitteeLegal
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S2016Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging
Establishes an Alzheimer's disease outreach and education program
Establishes an Alzheimer's disease outreach and education program for medical and non-medical professionals to promote earlier identification of Alzheimers and to provide information and other…
Martin J. GoldenAging Committee

S2021SenateA5912· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Enacts the "fair share tax reform act of 2009"

Enacts the "fair share tax reform act of 2009".

Eric T. SchneidermanInvestigations And Government Operations CommitteeLegal

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S2047Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Requires disclosure of gifts made to certain foundations by foreign governments, persons and entities

Requires disclosure of gifts made to certain foundations by foreign governments, persons and entities; imposes fines for violations.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S2055Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Establishes the third Friday in September of each year as a day of commemoration known as "PARK(ing) Day"

Establishes the third Friday in September of each year as a day of commemoration known as "PARK(ing) Day".

David J. ValeskyFinance Committee

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S2119Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Makes intentional damage to an authorized emergency vehicle a crime of criminal mischief in the third degree

Makes intentional damage to an authorized emergency vehicle a crime of criminal mischief in the third degree.

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S2122Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Transfers the authority to appoint the commissioner of education from the board of regents to the governor

Transfers the authority to appoint the commissioner of education from the board of regents to the governor.

Martin J. GoldenEducation Committee

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S2126Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to reimbursement of certain transportation costs provided by parents of students

Provides that the New York city school district shall reimburse parents for the cost of certain transportation which is provided by parents where children remain in school until 5:00 pm or later for…

Martin J. GoldenEducation Committee

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S2130Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to contracts of the NYC school construction authority

Relates to contracts of the NYC school construction authority and pre-qualified bidders.

Martin J. GoldenCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S2154Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Establishes tuition awards for members of the reserve armed forces of the United States

Establishes tuition awards for members of the reserved armed forces of the United States; eligibility for such tuition benefit shall be determined by the education services offices of the division…

George D. MaziarzHigher Education Committee

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S2170Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Prohibits compelling domestic abuse victims to contact their abusers

Prohibits the state, its political subdivisions, public authorities, and employees and agents thereof from compelling domestic abuse victims to contact their abusers, directly for any reason;…

Michael H. RanzenhoferSocial Services Committee

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S2185Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Requires hospitals to include in discharge planning for brain insult patients, an evaluation for treatment in a state certified acute rehabilitation unit

Requires hospitals to include in discharge planning for brain insult patients, an evaluation for treatment in a state certified hospital operated acute rehabilitation unit for traumatic brain injury.

Martin J. GoldenHealth Committee

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S2192Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Establishes the community chemical dependence services expansion program

Establishes the community chemical dependence services expansion program; provides funding for local governmental units for the provision of new and expanded chemical dependency services.

Martin J. GoldenMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S2200Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Increase penalties for the illegal taking of deer

Increases penalties for the illegal taking of deer; establishes that a person who illegally takes deer more than once shall lose his or her hunting license for ten years.

Dale M. VolkerEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2246Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Requires farm workers and domestic workers to be given at least 24 hours of consecutive rest

Requires farm workers and domestic workers to be given at least 24 hours of consecutive rest like other employees in New York State.

George OnoratoLabor Committee

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S1564Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to the brownfield cleanup program, the environmental restoration program, the brownfield opportunity area program and the brownfields shovel-ready program

Relates to the brownfield cleanup program, the environmental restoration program, the brownfield opportunity area program and the brownfields shovel-ready program.

Antoine M. ThompsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1570Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Establishes an alternative benefits demonstration program and creates health opportunity accounts

Establishes an alternative benefits demonstration program and creates health opportunity accounts to enable individuals to take responsibility for the outcomes of health care provided them, and to…

Martin J. GoldenHealth Committee

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S1577Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Creates the state pharmaceutical local choice program

Creates the state pharmaceutical local choice program to require that prescription drug plans within health insurance policies permit insureds to purchase pharmaceuticals from local pharmacies.

Martin J. GoldenAging Committee

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S1578Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Creates class E felony of criminal use of public records

Establishes the class E felony of criminal use of public records for the intentional use of any public record in the course of or in furtherance of the commission of a crime.

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S1588Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Requires that public hearings be held on the merger of certain health insurers

Requires that public hearing be held on the merger of health insurers with certain gross premium values, prior to any decision by the superintendent of insurance to approve or reject an agreement of…

William J. Larkin Jr.Insurance Committee

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S1603Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Enacts "Lori Ann's law" to establish procedures for law enforcement to locate and return missing persons

Enacts "Lori Ann's law" to establish procedures for law enforcement to locate and return missing persons; requires law enforcement agencies to immediately accept any missing person report; requires…

David J. ValeskyFinance Committee

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S1612Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides a waiver of vehicle registration and driver's license fees for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers

Provides a waiver of vehicle registration and driver's license fees for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers.

David J. ValeskyTransportation Committee

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S1617Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Requires the state and public entities to file a statement with the comptroller containing information regarding the issuance of bonds

Requires the state and public entities to file a statement with the comptroller containing information regarding the issuance of bonds; defines the term "public entity".

David J. ValeskyFinance Committee

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S1639Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Relates to establishing the small business insurance pool

Establishes the small business insurance board (SBIB) and small business insurance pool program to provide state-negotiated health insurance to qualified small businesses.

David J. ValeskyInsurance Committee

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S1651Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Increases the amount paid by social services districts for burial expenses

Increases the amount local social services districts will pay for burial expenses for indigent persons to the amount actually incurred, but not to exceed the amount established by the office of…

Martin Malavé DilanSocial Services Committee

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S1678Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Requires school district or BOCES employee to vacate position upon conviction for crime

Deems an employee of a school district or board of cooperative educational services an officer for the purpose of vacating of position upon commission of certain crimes.

John J. FlanaganInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1711Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to permitting excused absences of state employees for the purpose of donating blood

Permits state employees to be excused from work without loss of compensation for up to four hours to donate blood; permits supervisor to require proof of such donation.

Diane J. SavinoCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S1810Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides for the financing of emergency room facilities in two hospitals in each borough by the New York city health and hospitals corporation

Provides for the financing of emergency room facilities in two hospitals in each borough by the New York city health and hospitals corporation and requires representation on the board from each…

Andrew J. LanzaCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S1818SenateA3633· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Creates the teen driver safety commission

Creates the teen driver safety commission consisting of 12 members; requires the commission to study, examine and review the issue of teen driver safety; requires the commission to report its…

Andrew J. LanzaFinance CommitteeFinance

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S2272Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Requires a revenue distribution agreement for equitable allocation within the county of Suffolk for public safety purposes of sales and compensating use taxes

Requires a revenue distribution agreement for equitable allocation within the county of Suffolk for public safety purposes of sales and compensating use taxes.

Kenneth P. LaValleInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2366Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Notice of petition - requested

Relates to autism spectrum disorders

Relates to autism spectrum disorders in individuals twenty-one years or less; directs the department of health to promulgate rules and regulations establishing standards for qualified autism…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Insurance Committee

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S2547Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Provides that the use tax on heating fuels shall be suspended during winter months for certain low income senior citizens

Provides that the use tax on heating fuels shall be suspended during winter months for certain low income senior citizens.

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S2548Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Grants the power of site plan review to towns and villages over railroad facilities of the MTA

Grants towns and villages site plan review over railroad stations and other rail facilities of the metropolitan transportation authority in order that changes and improvements to such stations and…

Kenneth P. LaValleTransportation Committee

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S2578Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Establishes the "say yes to education demonstration program"

Establishes a demonstration program in the city school district of the city of Syracuse and adding five other cities with a population of less than one million.

David J. ValeskyHigher Education Committee

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S2583Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires electronic monitoring systems on school buses in the city of New York

Requires monitoring systems on school buses in the city of New York; requires retrofitting, notification and record keeping.

Martin J. GoldenTransportation Committee

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S2625Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Permits a parent or guardian of twins or higher order multiples to request that such children be placed in the same classroom or separate classrooms

Permits a parent or guardian of twins or higher order multiples to request that such children be placed in the same classroom or separate classrooms.

Frank PadavanEducation Committee

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S2626Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Imposes mandatory minimum sentence of six months imprisonment upon persons convicted of theft offenses involving motor vehicles

Imposes mandatory minimum sentence of six months imprisonment upon persons convicted of theft offenses involving motor vehicles.

Frank PadavanCodes Committee

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S2627Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Permits local authorities, if authorized by special or local law, to convert for law enforcement purposes, up to three percent of vehicles deemed abandoned

Permits local authorities to annually convert to their own use for law enforcement purposes, up to three percent of vehicles deemed abandoned or two such abandoned vehicles, whichever is greater.

Frank PadavanTransportation Committee

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S2639Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Authorizing the commissioner of health to apply for a medicaid reform demonstration waiver

Authorizes the commissioner of health to apply for a medicaid reform demonstration waiver; creates an initiative to provide for a more efficient and effective medicaid services delivery system; sets…

Michael H. RanzenhoferHealth Committee

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S2670Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Provides a tax exemption on real property owned by members of volunteer fire companies or voluntary ambulance services residing in certain counties of the state; rep

Provides a tax exemption on real property owned by members of volunteer fire companies or voluntary ambulance services residing in certain counties of the state; limits the exemption to 10% of the…

Thomas P. MorahanLocal Government Committee

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S2672Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Requires a detailed written explanation for the release of an inmate from prison

Requires the division of state parole to issue a detailed written explanation including the factors and reasons considered in the decision to release an inmate from prison within one week of such…

Thomas P. MorahanCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S2677Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Authorizes additional paid leave for state correctional officers who are absent on military duty

Authorizes additional paid leave for state correctional officers who are absent on military duty.

Thomas P. MorahanVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2703Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications

Relates to adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications.

Brian X. FoleyTransportation Committee

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S2739Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Exempts pet food from sales and compensating use taxes

Exempts pet food from sales and compensating use taxes.

Toby Ann StaviskyInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2751Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Requires a maximum water temperature of 120 degrees in any dwelling unit in a one-family, two-family, or multi-family, tenant occupied dwelling

Requires a maximum water temperature of 120 degrees in any dwelling unit in a one-family, two-family, or multi-family, tenant occupied dwelling.

Martin J. GoldenHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S2847Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Creates an education and outreach program for the autoimmune disease known as lupus; appropriation

Creates an education and outreach program for the autoimmune disease known as lupus; provides for an advisory council consisting of representatives of people with lupus and their families and health…

Diane J. SavinoHealth Committee

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S2848Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Allows certain persons to file an application with the department of education to be licensed as a social worker or clinical social worker

Provides additional time for certain persons to file an application with the department of education to be licensed as a social worker or clinical social worker; requires such persons to have…

Diane J. SavinoHigher Education Committee

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S2854Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Creates a temporary state commission concerning the incidence of asthma in the Bronx

Creates a temporary state commission to study and make recommendations concerning the incidence of asthma in the borough of the Bronx in New York city.

José M. SerranoFinance Committee

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S2880Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides standards of care to safely approach a hazard vehicle parked, stopped or standing on the shoulder of a highway

Provides standards of care to safely approach a hazard vehicle parked, stopped or standing on the shoulder of a highway.

John J. BonacicTransportation Committee

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