Sponsored bills

Honoring Rev. William Cosgrove upon the occasion of receiving the Distinguished Service Award from the Cardinal McCloskey Council of the Knights of Columbus

Thomas P. MorahanAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Jamie Tedesco, recipient of a 2009 State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence

Thomas P. MorahanAdopted

Adopted

Commending Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County, Inc. upon the occasion of its 25th Anniversary

Thomas P. MorahanAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Connor E. Briggs on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout

Thomas P. MorahanAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Michael Savoia upon the occasion of his selection as the Warwick Valley Dispatch Student-Athlete of the Week

Thomas P. MorahanAdopted

Adopted

Makes the phrase "I Love New York" the official state slogan

Makes the phrase "I Love New York" the official state slogan.

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Requires that the chairman of the state athletic commission be present to constitute a quorum or to conduct business

Requires the presence of the designated chairman of the state athletic commission in order to constitute a quorum of such commission, unless such chairman is incapacitated.

Keith L.T. WrightVetoed

Vetoed

Enacts the "public schools emergency alert act"

Enacts the "public schools emergency alert act"; requires the chancellor of a city school district in a city with a population of one million or more to implement an emergency alert notification…

Rory LancmanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Repeals section 516 of the family court act relating to agreement or compromise of support in paternity proceedings

Repeals section 516 of the family court act which provides for court approval of a written agreement or compromise for child support between a putative father and a mother or person on behalf of the…

Helene WeinsteinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Permits civil and pretrial inmates to receive medical diagnosis and treatment in outside hospitals without a court order; repealer

Permits civil and pretrial inmates to receive medical diagnosis and treatment in outside hospitals without a court order; repeals provisions of section 508 of the correction law relating to removal…

Jeffrion AubrySigned by Governor

Signed into law

Mourning the untimely death of Sergeant Jonathan Keller of Wading River, New York, and paying tribute to his courageous actions as a member of the United States Army National Guard

Kenneth P. LaValleAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim the week of May 19-23, 2009, as Marrow Donor Awareness Week in New York State

Jeffrion AubryAdopted

Adopted

Allows a person to operate a fire truck without possessing a commercial drivers license

Allows a person to operate a fire truck without possessing a commercial driver's license.

Brian X. FoleyOn the Senate floor

Congratulating Alvida Oline Huseby Putz upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday on June 10, 2009

Timothy P. GordonAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kennedy upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

Thomas P. MorahanAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Byron Quinn upon the occasion of his selection as the Warwick Valley Dispatch Student-Athlete of the Week

Thomas P. MorahanAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Katie Stage upon the occasion of her selection as the Warwick Valley Dispatch Student-Athlete of the Week

Thomas P. MorahanAdopted

Adopted

Honoring John Diorio upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of distinguished service to Molloy High School

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Congratulating Janet and John Saeli on their 50th Wedding Anniversary

Thomas P. MorahanAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Rosemary Schellaci upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2009 Senior Citizen of the Year Award

Thomas P. MorahanAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Patrick Kemp upon the occasion of his selection as the Warwick Valley Dispatch Student-Athlete of the Week

Thomas P. MorahanAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Matthew P. Dwyer upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

Suzi OppenheimerAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of St. Augustine Parish of Depew, New York

Dale M. VolkerAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Elizabeth and Joseph Ginley on their 50th Wedding Anniversary

Thomas P. MorahanAdopted

Adopted

Commending Firefighter Henry Mysilborski for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to Greenport Fire Department

Kenneth P. LaValleAdopted

Adopted

Commending Firefighter Charles Bumble, Sr. for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Greenport Fire Department

Kenneth P. LaValleAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O'Connor upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

Thomas P. MorahanAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Dress Barn upon the occasion of receiving the Corporate Partnership Award

Thomas P. MorahanAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Peter and Rebecca Lang upon the occasion of receiving the Delores Treger Friend of People to People Award

Thomas P. MorahanAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Wyeth Pharmaceuticals upon the occasion of receiving the Spirit of Volunteerism Award

Thomas P. MorahanAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Eric Stranski upon the occasion of his selection as the Warwick Valley Dispatch Student-Athlete of the Week

Thomas P. MorahanAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Caroline and Nicholas Lesando on their 66th Wedding Anniversary

Thomas P. MorahanAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Kenneth Wilder upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2009 Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen Award

Thomas P. MorahanAdopted

Adopted

Commending Firefighter Robert E. Walden for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to Greenport Fire Department

Kenneth P. LaValleAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Noah Katz and his family of Freshtown Supermarkets upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Business Investment Award from the Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

Accepting FOIL requests through electronic mail

Provides that each agency shall accept FOIL requests through electronic mail; such agencies shall respond via electronic mail to the extent practicable.

RoAnn DestitoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Makes provisions regarding enforcement of open meetings law: court may void, stay, or impose a civil penalty

Strengthens the open meetings law by providing two alternatives to court invalidation of an action taken when any aspect of a meeting is closed in violation of the law: first, a court may stay the…

Susan JohnVetoed

Vetoed

Provides that if a public body has the ability, it must post notices of place and time of public meetings on its website

Provides that if a public body has the ability, it must post notices of place and time of public meetings on its website.

Adam BradleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

Memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim May 15 - June 15, 2009, as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month in the State of New York

Matthew TitoneAdopted

Adopted

Extends the effectiveness of provisions of the civil service law relating to injunctive relief in improper practice cases

Extends the effectiveness of provisions of the civil service law relating to injunctive relief in improper practice cases until June 30, 2011.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Extends for an additional two years the effectiveness of provisions establishing dispute resolution during collective negotiations

Extends for an additional two years the effectiveness of provisions establishing dispute resolution during collective negotiations.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to extending certain provisions of chapter 729 of 1994 relating to health insurance benefits and contributions of retired employees of school districts

Relates to extending certain provisions of chapter 729 of 1994 relating to health insurance benefits and contributions of retired employees of school districts until 2010.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim May 2009 as Personal Financial Literacy Month in the State of New York

Darryl TownsAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing the Governor to proclaim May 11, 2009, as New York State Assembly Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day

Michele TitusAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Harvey Rosenthal upon the occasion of his designation as the fifth recipient of the annual Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr. Advocacy Award

Michele TitusAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing the Governor to proclaim 2009 as Quadricentennial of the great State of New York

Marcus MolinaroAdopted

Adopted

Urging the New York State Congressional delegation to provide for the establishment of a national hate crime hotline

Peter RiveraAdopted

Adopted

Relates to implementing various supplemental fees and taxes for the metropolitan commuter transportation district; repealer

Relates to implementing various supplemental fees and taxes for the metropolitan commuter transportation district.

Sheldon SilverSigned by Governor

Signed into law