Bills by

Ellen C. Jaffee

Assembly Member

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2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

11,958 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

A315Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance
Provides for the enforcement of prompt settlement and payment of claims for health care services; and makes notice and documentation requirements of insurers
Provides for the enforcement of prompt settlement and payment of claims for health care services; makes notice and documentation requirements of insurers.
William MagnarelliInsurance Committee
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A3258Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation
Establishes the lighting efficiency and toxics reduction act
Establishes the lighting efficiency and toxics reduction act.
Michael BenjaminEnvironmental Conservation Committee
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A3368Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy

Reestablishes the state energy office to administer the provisions of the energy law; repealer

Reestablishes the state energy office to administer the provisions of the energy law, and transfers the powers and duties of the New York state energy research and development authority and the…

Steven EnglebrightEnergy Committee

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A3398Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Makes provisions regarding the application of pesticides by certified pesticide applicators; repealer

Makes numerous provisions regarding the regulation of the application of pesticides by certified pesticide applicators including provisions regarding training of applicators and record keeping…

Steven EnglebrightEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A3437Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Establishes an independent citizens education finance review committee

Establishes an independent citizens education finance review committee within the education department to monitor and report on the provision of and state assistance provided to public education in…

Barbara ClarkEducation Committee

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A3441Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Relates to paid leave for members of the civil air patrol

Provides that members of the civil air patrol shall be entitled to paid leave for training, drill and sanctioned missions.

Clifford CrouchGovernmental Employees Committee

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A3452Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to banks

Allows credit unions to offer membership to domestic partners of persons eligible for membership in such credit union

Allows credit unions to offer membership to domestic partners of persons eligible for membership in such credit union.

Deborah GlickBanks Committee

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A3457Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in higher education

Provides for the regulation of the practice of naturopathic medicine and provides for the licensure of naturopathic physicians

Provides for the regulation of the practice of naturopathic medicine; provides for the licensure of naturopathic physicians; establishes a state board for naturopathic medicine; defines terms; makes…

N. Nick PerryHigher Education Committee

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A3489Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to soft body stab-resistant and ballistic armor vests for police or correction officers

Allows the reimbursement of funds expended for the purchase of a soft body stab-resistant vest or a soft body ballistic armor vest by a state agency, municipal corporation, public authority or…

Jeffrion AubryGovernmental Operations Committee

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A3550Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Allows public employee organizations an opportunity to reconsider and re-vote on a written agreement that was initially voted down

Allows public employee organizations an opportunity to reconsider and revote on a written agreement that was initially voted down.

N. Nick PerryGovernmental Employees Committee

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A3561Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Requires proof of liability insurance prior to issuing a license to carry a firearm

Requires the submission of proof of personal liability insurance prior to the issuance or renewal of a license to carry a firearm.

N. Nick PerryCodes Committee

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A3595Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Provides for a tax credit for a certain amount of money expended on the care of a qualifying disabled child

Provides for a tax credit for a certain amount of money expended on the care of a qualifying disabled child.

Michael CusickWays And Means Committee

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A3617Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy

Directs the power authority to cooperate with and assist companies organized pursuant to the private housing finance law

Authorizes the power authority of the state of New York to cooperate with and assist companies organized under the private housing finance law to construct, finance and own/operate cogeneration…

James F. BrennanEnergy Committee

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A3618Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to the contents of the budget with respect to appropriations for certain information technology projects

Relates to the contents of the budget with respect to appropriations for certain information technology projects; directs the director of the budget to set forth appropriations for any information…

James F. BrennanGovernmental Operations Committee

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A3653Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires notices of termination to apply to snowmobiles and all vehicles insured or covered under an owner's policy of liability insurance

Requires notices of termination to apply to snowmobiles and all vehicles insured or covered under an owner's policy of liability insurance.

Robert OaksTransportation Committee

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A3679Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes procedure for the suspension and revocation of license to carry and possess firearm if carrying while under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Establishes procedure for the suspension and revocation of license to carry and possess a firearm if a person carries loaded firearm on person in a public place while under the influence of alcohol…

Joseph LentolCodes Committee

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A3698Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Relates to unfair claim settlement practices

Enacts provisions relating to unfair claim settlement practices; provides that an insurer doing business in this state shall be liable to a policy holder for such insurer's refusal to pay or…

Michael GianarisInsurance Committee

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A3715Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in housing

Protects tenants in unlawful lofts from eviction on certain grounds by precluding owners from making application to legalize residential occupancy for 10 years

Protects tenants in unlawful lofts ("interim multiple dwellings") from eviction on certain grounds (i.e., on grounds that the occupancy is unlawful because the building does not satisfy one or more…

Joseph LentolHousing Committee

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A3739Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Establishes an enhanced statewide business information and referral system call center

Establishes an enhanced statewide information and referral system call center; such call center shall be designated by a single easily recognizable three digit telephone number.

David KoonEconomic Development Committee

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A3749Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Prohibits for-profit business to have any involvement in the management or operation of a charter school

Prohibits for-profit business or corporate entity to have any involvement in the establishment, management or operation of a charter school.

Barbara ClarkEducation Committee

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A3795Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Establishes the state commission for the integrity of the criminal justice system and provides for its powers and duties

Establishes the state commission for the integrity of the criminal justice system and provides for its powers and duties; such commission shall, upon its own initiative, investigate, hold hearings,…

Michael GianarisJudiciary Committee

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A3817Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in local governments

Provides that volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers may receive up to thirty points for training courses of over 100 hours duration

Provides that volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers may receive up to thirty points in their respective service award programs for training courses of over one hundred hours in…

Jane CorwinLocal Governments Committee

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A3857Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Provides for determination of real property eligible for real property tax circuit breaker credit on personal income taxes

Changes the value of real estate to qualify for income tax circuit breaker credit from a full value which exceeds $85,000 to a full value which exceeds the median sale price of the county in which…

Steven EnglebrightAging Committee

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A3860Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides that criminal history records held by the division of criminal justice services may be released to child abuse caseworkers in N.Y. city

Provides that criminal history records held by the division of criminal justice services may be released to child abuse caseworkers in New York city.

Janele Hyer-SpencerCodes Committee

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A3907Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Establishes an intergenerational educational and mentoring service program to provide assistance to students in elementary schools

Establishes an intergenerational educational and mentoring service program in the state office for the aging to provide assistance by persons age 55 or older to students in elementary schools;…

Steven EnglebrightAging Committee

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A3940Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in aging

Establishes the N.Y. state lifespan respite care program in the office for the aging for purposes of fostering development of community respite care programs

Establishes the NY state lifespan respite care program in the office for the aging for purposes of fostering development of community respite care programs.

Andrew RaiaAging Committee

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A3978Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in consumer affairs and protection

Provides for the establishment of automotive glass replacement standards that are consistent with the federal motor vehicle safety standard requirements

Provides for the establishment of automotive glass replacement standards that are consistent with the federal motor vehicle safety standard requirements.

Clifford CrouchConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A3993Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in transportation

Requires applicants for a driver's license or non-driver identification card to submit satisfactory proof that the applicant's presence in the U.S. is authorized

Requires applicants for a driver's license or non-driver identification card to submit satisfactory proof to the department of motor vehicles that the applicant's presence in the United States is…

Clifford CrouchTransportation Committee

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A4005Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in higher education

Provides free tuition expenses for dependent family members of N.Y. state military personnel

Provides free tuition expenses for SUNY or CUNY to surviving dependent family members of NYS military personnel who have died while performing official military duties.

Stephen HawleyHigher Education Committee

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A4010Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Creates a wage tax credit for employers who employ New York national guard men and women, reservists, volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel

Creates a wage tax credit for employers who employ New York national guard men and women, reservists, volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel.

Stephen HawleyWays And Means Committee

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A4030Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Authorizes a real property tax exemption for certain persons with active military service of the United States and active duty reservists

Authorizes a real property tax exemption for certain persons with active military service of the United States and active duty reservists upon adoption of a local law, ordinance or resolution…

Fred ThieleReal Property Taxation Committee

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A4046Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Increases the personal needs allowance of individuals in nursing homes and individuals in residential programs for victims of domestic violence

Increases the personal needs allowance of individuals in nursing homes and individuals in residential programs for victims of domestic violence.

Clifford CrouchSocial Services Committee

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A406Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Relates to animal control and licensing of animals; makes various amendments to dog licensing laws in N.Y. city; establishes an animal population control fund; repealer

Relates to animal control and licensing of animals; relates to the better protection of lost and strayed animals and to securing the rights of owners thereof; relates to licensing of dogs in certain…

Brian KavanaghAgriculture Committee

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A4072Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Relates to providing state assistance to municipalities which provide affordable workforce housing, and making an appropriation therefor

Relates to providing state assistance to municipalities which provide affordable workforce housing, and making an appropriation therefor; provides that the division may enter into contracts with…

Fred ThieleHousing Committee

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A4081Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in housing

Creates a veteran's home and land ownership loan program

Creates a veteran's home and land ownership loan program to provide loans to veterans to purchase homes or unimproved land suitable for building; such loans to be secured by a second mortgage.

Stephen HawleyHousing Committee

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A409Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy

Provides for net metering of electric generating systems in areas of non-attainment of ambient air quality standards

Provides for net metering of electric generating systems in areas of non-attainment of ambient air quality standards.

Brian KavanaghEnergy Committee

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A4135Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Enacts the "Property taxpayers protection act"; repealer

Enacts the "Property taxpayers protection act"; relates to limitations upon school district tax levies; requires the state to fund certain programs mandated for municipal corporations and school…

George AmedoreReal Property Taxation CommitteeHousing

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A4149Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Makes various provisions regarding regulation of certain land development in the Adirondack park

Makes various provisions regarding regulation of certain land development in the Adirondack park; requires siting plan for leasing of forest land for recreational purposes by forest product…

Richard BrodskyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A4161Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to election law

Reduces the numbers of signatures required on designating and nominating petitions for statewide and local offices

Reduces the numbers of signatures required on designating and independent nominating petitions for statewide and local offices; reduces the required numbers of signatures by half or approximately…

Barbara ClarkElection Law Committee

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A4177Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Authorizes establishment of school district and board of cooperative educational services reserve funds for contributions to the state teachers' retirement system

Authorizes the establishment by school districts and boards of cooperative educational services of retirement contribution reserve funds for the purposes of making contributions to the New York…

Sandy GalefGovernmental Employees Committee

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A4182Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the department of motor vehicles to issue drivers' licenses to certain foreign nationals

Authorizes the department of motor vehicles to issue drivers' licenses to certain foreign nationals; establishes the procedure for obtaining a driver's license as a foreign national.

Felix OrtizTransportation Committee

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A4187Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Relates to the time to file a claim in a toxic tort case

Provides that in toxic tort cases where the specific toxic etiological cause of injury is not known for up to ten years (instead of five years) after the injury itself is discovered a plaintiff…

Philip RamosJudiciary Committee

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A4193Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Authorizes an income tax deduction of monies deposited into a house, townhouse, condominium or unit in a cooperative housing corporation account

Provides for the establishment of a home purchase account; enables first time house, condominium or unit in a cooperative housing corporation purchasers to deposit monies into an account established…

Philip RamosWays And Means Committee

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A4199Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Establishes a credit against income tax for certain donations of real property donated for land conservation purposes

Establishes a credit against income tax for certain donations of real property donated for public beach access or use, public waters or trails, fish and wildlife conservation or other similar land…

Fred ThieleWays And Means Committee

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A4208Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Reported

Requires the MTA to file a copy of proposed station closings with various governmental agencies

Requires the MTA to file a copy of proposed station closings with various governmental agencies; provides that the MTA hold public hearing on any proposed closings; allows the MTA to not comply with…

Joseph LentolCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A4214Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes political subdivisions to regulate the practice of booting of motor vehicles

Regulates at the state level and authorizes political subdivisions to regulate the practice of booting of motor vehicles, defined as placing a mechanical device upon a vehicle so as to prohibit…

James F. BrennanTransportation Committee

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A4231Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in housing

Provides an alternative hardship allowance based on 8 1/2% of assessed value

Provides for an alternative hardship allowance for landlords in New York city rent controlled apartments which allows a hardship rent increase where a building's annual net income is less than 8.5…

Michael J. FitzpatrickHousing Committee

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A4247Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Grants local authorities power to enact pesticide local laws, ordinances, and regulations, subject to certain limits, but which may be more stringent than state law

Permits a municipality to adopt local laws, ordinances and regulations, beyond regulation afforded by the state, which may be more stringent and may not be less stringent than those of the state,…

Richard BrodskyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A4284Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions

Authorizes the purchase of construction mortgages by the state of New York mortgage agency

Authorizes the state of New York mortgage agency to purchase construction mortgages from banks within the state during periods when there is an inadequate supply of credit available for new…

Michael J. FitzpatrickCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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