Bills by

Owen H. Johnson

Senator

20,524 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →ojohnson@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

20,524 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

S2622Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.279
Provides that traps shall bear the name and residence address or the assigned identification number of the trapper
Provides that traps shall bear the name and residence address or the assigned identification number of the trapper.
David J. ValeskySigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
S87Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6722
Provides a tax check-off box on personal income tax return forms for gifts to the after-school activity fund
Provides a tax check-off box on personal income tax return forms for gifts to the after-school activity fund.
John L. SampsonVetoed
Vetoed

S5620Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.284

Relates to hypodermic syringes and the lawful possession of such syringes

Relates to hypodermic syringes and the lawful possession of such syringes.

Thomas K. DuaneSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5633Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6726

Authorizes the deferral of vacation days for certain members of the retirement system

Authorizes the deferral of up to five vacation days per year for state correctional officers and security hospital treatment assistants and the receipt of a lump sum payment equal to the value of…

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7776Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.237

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland

Authorizes the village of Sloatsburg, town of Ramapo to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland.

Ann RabbittSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A2358Assembly· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Tabled

Authorizes the commissioner of health to make grants to be used to help pay for the costs of conducting local blood drives

Authorizes the commissioner of health to make grants to not-for-profit organizations and elementary, secondary and postsecondary schools to be used to help pay for the costs of conducting local…

Richard GottfriedVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A5537AssemblyS4593· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.232

Relates to loitering; repealer

Clarifies provisions of the penal law describing when a person is guilty of loitering by removing subdivisions that have been declared unconstitutional.

Daniel O'DonnellSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4031Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.281

Authorizes the county of Nassau to transfer ownership of certain parklands to the town of North Hempstead

Authorizes the county of Nassau to transfer ownership of certain parklands to the town of North Hempstead.

Craig M. JohnsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4562Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6724

Relates to the duration of the probationary periods and disciplinary hearings for employees of the health and hospitals corporation of the city of NY in a non-competitive class

Changes the probationary period for employees of the health and hospital corporation of the city of NY in a non-competitive class who have completed at least one year of continuous service in his or…

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5748Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.286

Modifies the methods used for calculating final average salary for certain members of the New York city teachers' retirement system

Modifies the methods used for calculating final average salary for certain members of the New York city teachers' retirement system.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5743Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.285

Designates a portion of the state highway system to be known as the "Sampson Veterans Memorial highway"

Designates a portion of the state highway system to be known as the "Sampson Veterans Memorial Highway".

Michael F. NozzolioSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A2642Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.230

Relates to subscription expiration notice requirements for magazines

Requires that subscription expiration notices for magazines be clearly disclosed in a conspicuous manner.

Audrey PhefferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7753Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.235

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland.

Ann RabbittSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4812Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6725

Prohibits certain agencies from charging for the process of a FOIL request made by state and local agencies or the state legislature

Prohibits agencies from charging for the process of a FOIL request made by state and local agencies or the state legislature.

Craig M. JohnsonVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S3718Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6723

Expands the application of provisions for a reduced retirement age for certain Triborough bridge and tunnel authority employees

Expands the application of provisions for a reduced retirement age for certain Triborough bridge and tunnel authority employees to January 1, 2012.

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5597Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.283

Relates to the applicability of local laws of certain cities to buildings owned, leased or operated by the state or its agencies

Relates to the applicability of local building codes to state and state agency owned buildings; creates the New York city-New York state task force on building and fire safety; provides for the…

Daniel L. SquadronSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8651Assembly· Moved Jul 29, 2010· Amend and recommit to real property taxation

Relates to the taxation of agricultural and horticultural lands in the town of Hempstead, Nassau county

Relates to the taxation of agricultural and horticultural lands in the town of Hempstead, Nassau county.

Earlene HooperReal Property Taxation Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A10802Assembly· Moved Jul 28, 2010· Amend (t) and recommit to transportation

Eliminates the registration fee for gold star mother and gold star family member distinctive license plates

Eliminates the registration fee for gold star mother and gold star family member distinctive license plates.

Stephen HawleyTransportation Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A3038Assembly· Moved Jul 28, 2010· Amend (t) and recommit to real property taxation

Provides for an exemption of any increase in real property assessments in the county of Onondaga

Provides for an exemption of any increase in real property assessments in the county of Onondaga.

Joan ChristensenReal Property Taxation Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S8453Senate· Moved Jul 27, 2010· Referred to rules

Eliminates the maximum age for taking the civil service examination for appointment as a police officer

Eliminates the maximum age for taking the civil service examination for appointment as a police officer.

Catharine YoungRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S8177Senate· Moved Jul 27, 2010· Amend and recommit to rules

Relates to the manner of posting and changing beer prices to beer wholesalers and retail licensees

Relates to the manner of posting and changing beer prices to beer wholesalers and retail licensees.

Pedro Espada Jr.Rules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S8450Senate· Moved Jul 26, 2010· Referred to rules

Provides that firefighters who die in the line of duty have their names inscribed on the New York state fallen firefighter memorial

Provides that firefighters who die or have died in the line of duty, as determined by an authoritative agency, have their names inscribed on the New York state fallen firefighter memorial.

Dean G. SkelosRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A11606Assembly· Moved Jul 23, 2010· Amend and recommit to housing

Relates to interim multiple dwellings in a city with a population of one million or more persons

Relates to interim multiple dwellings in a city with a population of one million or more persons.

Vito LopezHousing Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S8316Senate· Vetoed Jul 21, 2010· Vetoed memo.6714

Relates to eliminating the validity of agreements between the state and Indian tribes as part of a stipulation in federal court

Chapter amends S. 8285 and A. 11515, to eliminate the validity of agreements between the state and Indian tribes or nations as part of a stipulation and order approved by a federal court, with…

Jeffrey D. KleinVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A11447Assembly· Moved Jul 21, 2010· Enacting clause stricken

Directs the law revision commission to review, assess and make recommendations on revisions to divorce and maintenance laws of the state

Directs the law revision commission to review, assess and make recommendations on revisions to the divorce and maintenance laws of the state; requires such commission to report its findings and…

Helene WeinsteinStricken

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S8162Senate· Moved Jul 21, 2010· Amend and recommit to rules

Enhances the reporting requirements for businesses which store or use hazardous materials

Enhances the reporting requirements for the storage or use of hazardous materials by businesses, outside of a city having a population of one million or more.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S8008Senate· Vetoed Jul 21, 2010· Vetoed memo.6713

Extends the expiration of the power for jobs program and the energy cost savings benefits program

Extends the expiration of the power for jobs program and the energy cost savings benefits program.

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A11148Assembly· Moved Jul 21, 2010· Amend and recommit to rules 11148a

Enhances the reporting requirements for businesses, outside of a city with population of one million or more, which store or use hazardous materials

Enhances the reporting requirements for the storage or use of hazardous materials by businesses, outside of a city having a population of one million or more.

Mike SpanoRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S6966Senate· Vetoed Jul 21, 2010· Vetoed memo.6712

Relates to positions in the competitive class of the state

Provides that no position in the state which has been previously classified in the competitive class shall be reclassified into the non-competitive or exempt class.

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A6340Assembly· Moved Jul 21, 2010· Opinion referred to judiciary

Allows satisfaction of constitutional requirement that bills be on members desks by distribution of bills in electronically written form

Allows satisfaction of constitutional requirement that bills be on members desks prior to passage/voting by distribution of bills in electronically written form: provides that a bill shall be deemed…

Sandy GalefJudiciary Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S4872Senate· Vetoed Jul 21, 2010· Vetoed memo.6710

Provides procedures for resolution of disputes between a public employer and Suffolk county probation officers

Provides procedures for resolution of disputes between a public employer and Suffolk county probation officers.

Brian X. FoleyVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5440Senate· Vetoed Jul 21, 2010· Vetoed memo.6711

Allows a licensed winery or farm winery to sell wine for consumption upon the premises of a food festival

Allows a licensed winery or farm winery to sell wine for consumption upon the premises of a food festival except for an event conducted within a city with a population of one million or more.

David J. ValeskyVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S8448Senate· Moved Jul 20, 2010· Referred to rules

Authorizes the town justice of the town of Deerfield to temporarily reside outside of such town until such term expires on December 31, 2011

Authorizes Walter Loin, the town justice of the town of Deerfield to temporarily reside outside of such town until such term expires on December 31, 2011.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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PassagePending

S8234Senate· Moved Jul 20, 2010· Opinion referred to judiciary

Allows satisfaction of constitutional requirement that bills be on members' desks by distribution of bills in electronically written form

Liz KruegerJudiciary Committee

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PassagePending

S8205Senate· Moved Jul 20, 2010· Opinion referred to judiciary

Implements the budget submitted by the governor when the budget is not enacted by the legislature in a timely manner

Implements the budget submitted by the governor when the budget is not enacted by the legislature in a timely manner.

John A. DeFranciscoJudiciary Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A10466Assembly· Vetoed Jul 20, 2010· Tabled

Designates certain state-owned lands, located in the hamlet of Westhampton, town of Southampton, county of Suffolk, as the Edwin M. Schwenk Memorial Nature Preserve

Designates certain state-owned lands, located in the hamlet of Westhampton, town of Southampton, county of Suffolk, as the Edwin M.

Fred ThieleVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A1729Assembly· Vetoed Jul 20, 2010· Tabled

Prohibits hospitals from denying staff membership or professional privileges to psychologists without cause

Prohibits hospitals from denying staff membership or professional privileges to any psychologist without stating the reasons therefor; provides that such reasons must be related to standards of…

Richard GottfriedVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S8447Senate· Moved Jul 19, 2010· Referred to rules

Relates to interim multiple dwellings in a city with a population of one million or more persons

Relates to interim multiple dwellings in a city with a population of one million or more persons.

Martin Malavé DilanRules Committee

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S8446Senate· Moved Jul 19, 2010· Referred to rules

Clarifies the exemption for cooperative housing corporations where there is no change in beneficial ownership

Clarifies the exemption for cooperative housing corporations where there is no change in beneficial ownership.

Carl KrugerRules Committee

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S7945Senate· Signed Jul 16, 2010· Signed chap.176

Prohibits the recording of certain identifying information of a person subjected to temporary questioning or search in a public place by police in certain cities

Prohibits the electronic recording of certain information identifying information of a person subjected to temporary questioning or search in a public place by police officers.

Eric AdamsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7129Senate· Signed Jul 16, 2010· Signed chap.226

Authorizes Greenburgh North Castle Union free school district to lease certain real property

Authorizes Greenburgh North Castle Union free school district to lease certain real property and establishes that the Greenburgh North Castle Union Free School District 12 and St.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6873Senate· Signed Jul 16, 2010· Approval memo.6

Clarifies provisions relating to occupancy of class A multiple dwellings

Relates to clarifying provisions relating to occupancy of class A multiple dwellings.

Liz KruegerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S1789Senate· Signed Jul 16, 2010· Signed chap.224

Authorizes Greenburgh - North Castle Union free school district to lease certain real properties

Authorizes Greenburgh North Castle Union free school district to lease certain real property.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8444Senate· Moved Jul 15, 2010· Referred to rules

Chapter amends S. 4472 and A. 5434 to provide for notice of a bedbug infestation in a public school to the guardians of affected students in the school

Provides for notice of a bedbug infestation in a public school to the guardians of affected students in the school; requires principal to advise the parents' association or the parent-teachers'…

Toby Ann StaviskyRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending