Bills by

Darrel J. Aubertine

Senator

10,316 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →aubertin@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

10,316 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

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

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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S2908Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Increases the qualifications for school business officials

Increases the qualifications for school business officials, to better ensure fiscal accountability within school districts; school business officials shall be required to have: a post graduate…

John J. FlanaganEducation Committee

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S2925Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Provides that where a senior citizen purchases real property after the taxable status date, such person shall be eligible for the enhanced STAR exemption

Provides that where a person who meets the requirements for an enhanced exemption for property owned by senior citizens purchases real property after the levy of taxes, such person may file an…

Kenneth P. LaValleAging Committee

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S2926Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Appoints a Niagara county resident and St. Lawrence county resident to the power authority of the state of New York

Appoints a Niagara county resident and St.

Darrel J. AubertineEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S2979Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Prohibits pharmacists from refusing to dispense medication solely for philosophical, moral, or religious reasons

Prohibits pharmacists from refusing to dispense medication solely for philosophical, moral, or religious reasons.

Eric T. SchneidermanHigher Education Committee

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S3003SenateA737· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Designates security hospital treatment assistants in the office of mental health as peace officers

Designates security hospital treatment assistants in the office of mental health as peace officers while performing duties in or arising out of the course of such person's employment.

Andrew J. LanzaCodes CommitteeLegal

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S3010Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Restricts the number of passengers under the age of twenty-one when the holder has a class DJ or class MJ learner's permit or license

Restricts the number of passengers under the age of twenty-one when the holder has a class DJ or class MJ learner's permit or license.

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S3015Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Provides for additional veteran real property owner exemption where veterans otherwise eligible but not discharged from a current combat duty status

Provides for additional veteran real property owner exemption where veteran is otherwise eligible but not yet discharged from a current combat duty status.

Michael H. RanzenhoferVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S3017Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides for suspension of license penalties for licensed drivers under the age of eighteen for violations of certain restrictions

Provides for suspension of license penalties for licensed drivers under the age of eighteen for violations of certain restrictions; suspension of license for ninety days for the first violation; and…

Michael H. RanzenhoferTransportation Committee

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S3031SenateA4004· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Provides that persons who sell or rent video games shall display a warning with respect to the relationship between playing video games and epileptic seizures

Provides that persons who sell or rent video games shall display a warning sign with respect to the relationship between playing video games and epileptic seizures; establishes penalties for a…

Kenneth P. LaValleConsumer Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

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S3044Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to permitting the possession of external defibrillators by certain persons

Relates to permitting the possession of external defibrillators by a health care practitioner licensed or certified under title VIII of the education law or a person certified under this article…

James L. SewardHealth Committee

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S305Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Enacts the "Peconic Bay estuary protection act"

Enacts the "Peconic Bay estuary protection act" to implement a comprehensive conservation and management plan prepared pursuant to the national estuary program; establishes the Peconic Region…

Kenneth P. LaValleEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S3054Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Authorizes peace officers designated by the superintendent of insurance to execute arrest and search warrants

Authorizes peace officers designated by the superintendent of insurance to execute arrest warrants; authorizes peace officers designated by the superintendent of insurance to execute search warrants.

James L. SewardCodes Committee

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S3075Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Creates a debt management board; repealer

Creates a debt management board with authority to set a limit on state debt; authorizes the use of surplus moneys to reduce outstanding state funded debt; limits the amount of state debt that may be…

David J. ValeskyFinance Committee

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S3077Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes the class A misdemeanor of disruption of a sports contest

Establishes the class A misdemeanor of disruption of a sports contest for causing any object to be projected onto the field of play of a sports contest with intent to annoy, alarm or injure any…

David J. ValeskyCodes Committee

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S3079Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Requires the department of environmental conservation to prepare a report on the economic impact of hunting, fishing, and wildlife-associated activities in New York

Requires the department of environmental conservation to prepare a report on the economic impact of hunting, fishing, and wildlife-associated activities in New York.

David J. ValeskyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S3092Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Relates to establishment of "freedom health insurance plans"

Relates to establishment of "freedom health insurance plans"; provides a tax credit for certain health insurance plans purchased by small employers and certain individuals; provides additional…

David J. ValeskyInsurance Committee

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S3135Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Permits farm operations to place advertising and directional signs near state highways

Permits farm operations to place advertising and directional signs near state highways.

Joseph A. GriffoTransportation Committee

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S3166Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Allows peace officers employed by the NYSUCS to retire without benefit reduction due to early retirement upon attainment of age 50 and 25 years of service

Allows peace officers employed by the unified court system to retire without benefit reduction due to early retirement upon attainment of age 50 and completion of 25 years of service.

Diane J. SavinoCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S3174Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

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.

Andrew J. LanzaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3186Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Relates to display of missing in attack on our nation flag commonly known as MIA-OON flag

Relates to display of Missing In Attack On Our Nation flag commonly known as MIA-OON flag.

Jeffrey D. KleinFinance Committee

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S3189Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Affords uniformed personnel of the NYC department of correction and NYC department of sanitation the option of taking a monetary payment in lieu of terminal leave

Affords uniformed personnel of the NYC department of correction and uniformed members of the NYC department of sanitation the option of taking a monetary payment in lieu of terminal leave at the…

Diane J. SavinoCities Committee

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S3199Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Permits persons eleven years of age to possess a rifle under certain circumstances

Authorizes the possession and use of a single shot .22 caliber rifle by a person eleven years of age on a rifle range while supervised at an indoor or outdoor shooting range.

David J. ValeskyCodes Committee

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S3206Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Creates the tourism economic development fund and provides for supplemental tourism grants

Creates the tourism economic development fund, with revenue to come from sales and use taxes; dedicates its revenue to tourism promotion, and provides for supplemental tourism matching grants to be…

George D. MaziarzFinance Committee

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S3215Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Exempts compensation for active military service from inclusion in a resident's adjusted gross income

Exempts compensation for active military service from inclusion in a resident's adjusted gross income under certain circumstances.

George D. MaziarzInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3217Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Requires pharmaceutical drug manufacturers and wholesalers to annually disclose all gifts to certain health care practitioners

Enacts the New York state pharmaceutical drug manufacturer and wholesaler disclosure act; requires pharmaceutical drug manufacturers and wholesalers to annually report to the New York department of…

George D. MaziarzHealth Committee

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S3228Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to children who live on property owned by the state university of New York

Relates to children who live on property owned by the state university of New York; child shall be entitled to enroll in the pubic school district where the property resides; state shall make…

John J. FlanaganEducation Committee

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S3237Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to tort claims against water authorities of Erie, Suffolk, Monroe and Onondaga counties

Relates to tort claims against water authorities of Erie, Suffolk, Monroe and Onondaga counties.

John J. FlanaganCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S3244Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Requires the noncustodial parent to pay the annual service fee for child support payments

Requires the noncustodial parent to pay the annual service fee for child support payments.

Andrew J. LanzaSocial Services Committee

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S3249Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Creates the service related disabled veteran owned business enterprise act to promote such business enterprises

Creates the "service related disabled veteran owned business enterprise act" to promote such business enterprises.

John A. DeFranciscoVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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