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

S3279Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
Includes the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC) at the State University of New York at Stony Brook in the center for excellence program
Includes the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC) at the State University of New York at Stony Brook in the center for excellence program.
Kenneth P. LaValleCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee
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S3291Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions
Includes sworn environmental conservation police officers in definition of police officer for purposes of presumption regarding impairment caused by heart disease
Provides certain disability benefits for disabilities related to heart disease to sworn police officers of the division of law enforcement in the department of environmental conservation; provides…
Diane J. Savino

S3352Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to additional considerations for public arbitration panels relating to certain employees of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority

Establishes public arbitration panels shall take into consideration for employees of the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority who are employed as bridge and tunnel officers and are peace officers…

Diane J. SavinoCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S3354Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Directs cities of one million or more which have enacted a new fire code in 2008 to provide training to fire officers and firefighters to perform new duties

Directs cities of one million or more which have enacted a new fire code in 2008 to provide training to fire officers and firefighters to perform new duties required by such fire code.

Diane J. SavinoCities Committee

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S3366Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Establishes fees for certain applications filed with the Adirondack park agency

Establishes fees for certain applications filed with the Adirondack park agency; creates a local government planning grant program; establishes the Adirondack community planning assistance fund.

Carl KrugerFinance Committee

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S3420Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Expands the "abandoned infant protection act" from five days to thirty

Expands the "abandoned infant protection act" by placing limitations on the application of provisions of the penal law relating to abandonment of a child and endangering the welfare of a child to…

Catharine YoungCodes Committee

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S3426Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to banks

Requires inclusion and explanation of additional annual data in assessing record of performance of banking institutions in meeting community credit needs

Requires inclusion and explanation of additional annual data in assessing record of performance of banking institutions in meeting community credit needs; additional data to include but not be…

José M. SerranoBanks Committee

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S3464Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Authorizes the attorney general to enforce the provisions of the environmental conservation law and its rules and regulations in the name of the people of the state

Authorizes the attorney general to commence a special proceeding in a court hearing jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of the environmental conservation law and the rules and regulations adopted…

José M. SerranoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S3469Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Exempts from personal income tax any monies received from the local property tax rebate

Exempts from personal income tax any monies received from the local property tax rebate.

Thomas P. MorahanInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3478Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to licenses to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms

Establishes a license for a pistol or revolver shall be issued to have and carry concealed, without regard to employment or place of employment and without judicial discretion on whether proper…

William T. StachowskiCodes Committee

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S348Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Requires preliminary investigation by commissioner of health in cases of multiple malpractice claims against a physician

Requires the state board for professional medical conduct to initiate a preliminary investigation of physicians against whom a significant number of claims of malpractice have been alleged;…

Carl KrugerHealth Committee

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S3483Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Changes the name of the office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities to the New York state developmental disabilities services office; repealer

Changes the name of the office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities to the New York state developmental disabilities services office.

Shirley L. HuntleyMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S3500Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides that residential health care facilities may return and redistribute unused medication

Provides that residential health care facilities may return and redistribute unused medication provided that such medication is in the manufacturer's original, tamper evident packaging; directs the…

Martin J. GoldenHealth Committee

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S3509Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Enacts provisions providing protection to employees from retaliatory actions by employers where such employees report improper business activities

Enacts provisions providing protection to employees from retaliatory actions by employers where such employees report improper business activities; applicable to employees who in good faith…

Diane J. SavinoLabor Committee

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S3529Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Grants eligibility for military service credit in public retirement systems to veterans who served in Turkey in the Gulf War

Grants eligibility for military service credit in public retirement systems to veterans who served in Turkey in the Gulf War.

William J. Larkin Jr.Civil Service And Pensions Committee

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S3547Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to registration of street rods and custom vehicles

Relates to registration of street rods and custom vehicles; provides for a one time registration fee; exempts such vehicles from certain equipment and inspection requirements.

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S3633Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to returnable beverage containers; repealer

Provides for the mandatory acceptance of empty beverage containers; allows the commissioner of environmental conservation to approve state assistance payments from deposits of beverage container…

Kenneth P. LaValleEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S3679Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

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

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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S332Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Enacts measures to provide for the resolution of disputes, creates the health insurance guaranty fund, and enacts other HMO reforms

Enacts measures to provide for the resolution of disputes; creates the health insurance guaranty fund, and enacts other HMO reforms with respect to third party requirements and coverages.

Neil D. BreslinInsurance Committee

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S3342Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Requires a certain class (J-2) of residential buildings in New York city to have emergency lighting

Requires a certain class (J-2) of residential buildings in New York city to have emergency lighting in like manner as a certain other class (J-1) of residential buildings.

Thomas K. DuaneHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S3722Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Directs department of environmental conservation to establish a program to permit purchase of fishing licenses through the internet

Directs department of environmental conservation to establish a program to permit purchase of fishing licenses through the internet.

James L. SewardEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

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S38Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Includes the war on terrorism within the definition of "period of war" for purposes of the veterans alternative property tax exemption

Includes the war on terrorism which commenced in 2001, within the definition of "period of war" for purposes of the veterans alternative property tax exemption.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S380Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees

Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees and their dependents or reducing the employer's contributions for such insurance from May 15, 2009 until May 15,…

Neil D. BreslinCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S3801Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Directs the commissioner of health to establish a schedule of fees for the use, maintenance and repair of air conditioners used by residents of adult homes

Directs the commissioner of health to establish a schedule of fees for the use, maintenance and repair of air conditioners used by residents of adult homes, enriched housing programs and residences…

John J. FlanaganHealth Committee

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S3803Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Requires the committee on open government to provide guidance to agencies on the development and maintenance of subject matter lists

Requires the committee on open government to provide guidance to agencies on the development and maintenance of subject matter lists.

John J. FlanaganInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S387Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Provides for a sex offender public awareness outreach program to provide educational outreach to schools, community groups and clergy on issues related to sex offenders

Provides for a sex offender public awareness outreach program to provide educational outreach to schools, community groups and clergy on issues related to sex offenders.

Joseph E. RobachCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S3870Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Relates to child protective and permanency proceedings for destitute children; repealer

Relates to child protective and permanency proceedings for destitute children.

Velmanette MontgomeryChildren And Families Committee

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S388Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Provides for the award of scholarships and loan forgiveness for nurses on the same terms as physicians

Provides for the award of regents scholarships and loan forgiveness for nurses on the same terms as physicians; applies to registered professional nurses as defined in section 6903 of the education…

Neil D. BreslinHigher Education Committee

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S3884Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Awards attorney fees and expert witness fees in appropriate cases

Awards attorney fees and expert witness fees in employment discrimination cases.

Craig M. JohnsonInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3892Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to enhancing the collective bargaining obligations of public employers and adjusting penalties for striking of public employees

Relates to enhancing the collective bargaining obligations of public employers and adjusting penalties for striking of public employees.

Diane J. SavinoCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S3917Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Provides that the periods of the Iranian Hostage Crisis and from November 21, 1979 to October 20, 1981 be "time of war" periods for civil service credit

Provides that the periods of the Iranian Hostage Crisis and from November 21, 1979 to October 20, 1981 be "time of war" periods for civil service credit.

John J. FlanaganVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S3922Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Authorizes the office of homeland security to establish and implement a statewide planning and mapping system of schools, colleges and universities of this state

Authorizes the office of homeland security to establish and implement a statewide planning and mapping system of schools, colleges and universities.

John J. FlanaganVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S3954Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Creates the New York state child care facilities finance agency; provides for functions, powers, duties thereof

Creates the NY state child care facilities finance agency as a public benefit corporation to act with the NYS housing finance agency to provide resources and funds for the construction of child care…

Suzi OppenheimerChildren And Families Committee

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S3992Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Relates to the processing of health claims and overpayments to physicians and other health care providers

Relates to the processing of health claims and overpayments to physicians and other health care providers.

Martin Malavé DilanInsurance Committee

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S4035Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to elections

Requires the state board of elections to maintain on its official website electronic voter registration forms which contain the county board of elections' address

Requires the state board of elections to maintain on its official website electronic voter registration forms which contain the county board of elections' address.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Elections Committee

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S4099Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to reimbursing Medicare Part B premium payments made by retirees of the metropolitan transportation authority and its subsidiary corporations

Authorizes the metropolitan transportation authority to reimburse on a monthly basis each authority retiree the cost of the premium for such retiree's enrollment in the hospital and medical program…

Diane J. SavinoTransportation Committee

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S4105Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides for seizure and forfeiture of property or money furnished in illegal exchange for a controlled substance

Provides for the seizure of any property or money furnished illegally in exchange for a controlled substance; creates a rebuttable presumption of such use or intent in certain circumstances;…

Darrel J. AubertineHealth Committee

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S4187Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Authorizes the installment payment of fees and civil penalties owed to the state by local governments and small businesses

Authorizes the installment payment of civil penalties owed to the state by local governments and small businesses; provisions of this bill do not apply to traffic infractions or parking violations.

John J. FlanaganCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S4228Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides coverage for reproductive health services to enrollees of medicaid, family health plus and child health plus

Provides coverage for reproductive health services to enrollees of medicaid, family health plus and child health plus; defines reproductive health care services and requires all managed care…

Diane J. SavinoHealth Committee

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S4312Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Provides for net energy metering of business solar electric generating systems

Provides for net energy metering of business solar electric generating systems.

Craig M. JohnsonEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S4326Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides a means of incorporation for affiliated churches of the Elim Fellowship under the religious corporation law

Provides a means of incorporation for affiliated churches of the Elim Fellowship under the religious corporations law; establishes requirements regarding notice, voting eligibility, meetings and…

David J. ValeskyCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S4359Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Permits the assessment of damages for wrongful denial of access to records under the freedom of information law

Authorizes the assessment of attorney's fees and other litigation costs incurred upon wrongful denial of access to records under Freedom of Information Law without a finding of significant interest…

Carl KrugerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4438Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes certain tax credits for employers who encourage teleworking and certain amounts paid for certain reimbursements for transportation; appropriation

Establishes certain tax credits for employers who encourage teleworking and certain amounts paid for certain reimbursements for transportation; imposes owner liability for failure of operator to…

Carl KrugerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4492Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Establishes the clinical trial access and education fund to provide grants for certain services for patients with life-threatening or disabling conditions/diseases

Establishes the clinical trial access and education fund to provide grants to eligible applicants to provide certain services for patients with life-threatening or disabling conditions or diseases.

Thomas K. DuaneHealth Committee

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S4521Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Requires that no scholarship, grant or award offered by a state university of New York college shall require the student to reside on campus

Requires that no scholarship, grant or award offered by a state university of New York college shall, as a condition of eligibility, require that the student reside on campus in campus housing.

George D. MaziarzEducation Committee

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S4592Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Penalties for counterfeit drugs

Relates to penalties for counterfeit drugs; establishes pedigree meaning an electronic record containing information regarding each distribution of a prescription drug, originating from a…

Eric T. SchneidermanEducation Committee

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S4616Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Provides for payment of salary and medical expenses for police officers exposed to HIV in the course of their duties; provides for HIV testing of the exposing person

Provides that exposure of a police officer (including corrections officers) to significant risk of HIV infection in the course of the performance of his or her duties is presumptive evidence that…

George OnoratoLocal Government Committee

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