Bills by

Darrel J. Aubertine

Senator

10,221 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →aubertin@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

10,221 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

S3925Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education
Requires cancellation of classes at state universities on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, unless chancellor grants exemption
Provides that no class or any other course of instruction shall be held in any institution within the state or city university on those days of religious observance known as Rosh Hashanah or Yom…
Toby Ann StaviskyHigher Education Committee
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S3948Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor
Creates the "fair share health act" consisting of a program and fund
Creates the "fair share health act"; establishes the fair share health program; establishes the fair share health fund.
Suzi OppenheimerLabor Committee
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S3961Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Prohibits the use of official position for political fundraising

Prohibits the use or exploitation of official position by an officer or employee of a state agency for political fundraising as a standard of ethics for state employees; makes unlawful use of…

Suzi OppenheimerFinance Committee

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S3999Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Includes school taxes in the real property tax exemption for certain volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers if the school district decides to opt in

Includes school taxes in the real property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers in the county of Rockland if the school district decides to opt in; removes cap on amount of…

Thomas P. MorahanLocal Government Committee

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S4060Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to direct access to school-based health centers under child health plus

Provides direct access for covered services to school-based health centers for eligible children under child health plus.

Velmanette MontgomeryHealth Committee

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S4067Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Designates uniformed officers of the fire marshal's office of the town of Huntington as peace officers

Designates uniformed officers of the fire marshal's office of the town of Huntington as peace officers.

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

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S4093Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Relates to alternative school tax and county tax apportionment in cities and towns

Relates to alternative school tax and county tax apportionment in cities and towns.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsLocal Government Committee

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S414Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires that instruction in the laws relating to handicapped parking be included in the pre-licensing driver's course

Relates to parking spaces for handicapped persons; provides that the commissioner of motor vehicles shall provide in any pre-licensing course a mandatory component of education of the laws relating…

Neil D. BreslinTransportation Committee

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S4174Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Requires the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington flag to be displayed at all state police buildings

Requires the flag of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. be displayed at all state police buildings.

John J. FlanaganFinance Committee

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S4184Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Implements procedural requirements for hiring of retired persons for public service positions

Implements procedural requirements for hiring of retired persons for public service positions.

John J. FlanaganCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4185Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Relates to the disqualification of tax delinquent bidders with some exceptions

Relates to the disqualification of tax delinquent bidders with some exceptions; provides that no agency shall be permitted to enter into a contract with a bidder or subcontractor who has an…

John J. FlanaganFinance Committee

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S4186Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Limits the use of social security numbers for identification of employees

Limits the use of social security numbers for identification of employees.

John J. FlanaganInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4246Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Establishes an incremental funding schedule to make home visiting programs available to at-risk children

Increases funding for home visit programs across the state by establishing funding for the years 2010-11 and 2011-12 and requiring the office of children and family services to develop a statewide…

Darrel J. AubertineChildren And Families Committee

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S4249Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Requires additional investigation of certain claims of abuse or maltreatment

Requires additional investigation when three or more claims of abuse or maltreatment of a child are made relating to the same person; requires such person to be investigated and evaluated at least…

Darrel J. AubertineChildren And Families Committee

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S4285Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Authorizes Dianne P. Grasso to apply for retroactive membership and tier I status in the New York state teachers' retirement system

Authorizes Dianne P. Grasso to apply for retroactive membership and tier I status in the New York state teachers' retirement system.

William J. Larkin Jr.Civil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4311Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Increases the penalties for persons leaving the scene of a boating accident

Increases the penalties for persons leaving the scene of a boating accident.

John A. DeFranciscoCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S4314Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during periods of military conflict

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during periods of military conflict.

Michael F. NozzolioCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4328Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Relates to the creation of an animal cruelty and animal fighting data base

Relates to the creation of an animal cruelty and animal fighting database; research purposes; available to all law enforcement entities, district attorneys, duly incorporated humane societies,…

David J. ValeskyFinance Committee

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S4379Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes distinctive license plates to be issued to Hispanic and African-American veterans

Authorizes distinctive license plates to be issued to Hispanic and African-American veterans.

Martin Malavé DilanTransportation Committee

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S4487Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

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.

Martin Malavé DilanTransportation Committee

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S4525Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Authorizes stem cell research, requires informed consent, prohibits human reproductive cloning

Authorizes stem cell research, requires informed consent; requires the provision of information regarding embryos in connection with fertility treatment and informed consent for donation of embryos…

Liz KruegerHealth Committee

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S4596Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Prohibits the sale or offer for sale at retail of bottled water in this state in a beverage container unless such container includes on its label certain information

Prohibits the sale or offer for sale at retail of bottled water for human consumption, food preparation or culinary purposes in this state in a beverage container unless such container includes on…

Hiram MonserrateConsumer Protection Committee

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S4608Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides for discounted tokens and other payment devices for the Triborough, Bronx-Whitestone and Throgs Neck bridges in certain cases

Provides that the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority shall offer for sale tokens or other payment devices for crossing the Triborough, Bronx-Whitestone and Throgs Neck bridges at a cost…

George OnoratoTransportation Committee

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S4706Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Creates "Great Swamp Protection Act" for lands in Dutchess and Putnam counties

Creates "Great Swamp Protection Act" for lands in Dutchess and Putnam counties to provide for coordination of existing programs and to prepare and implement a comprehensive land use plan to protect…

Vincent L. LeibellEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4724Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Allows the state office of homeland security to decide if the sale, lease or operation of state-owned infrastructure would threaten public security

Increases the powers and duties of state office of homeland security by giving it the power to decide if the sale, lease or operation of any critical infrastructure owned by the state or public…

Vincent L. LeibellVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S473Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to the crime of endangering the welfare of a child

Creates a new class D violent felony offense of endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree; the current offense of endangering the welfare of a child is converted to the second degree…

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S4731Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Includes medical assistance rendered while such workers are off duty within the duties and activities in relation to which benefits shall be paid and provided

Includes medical assistance rendered by volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers while such workers are off duty or outside their jurisdiction or area of responsibility within the duties and…

Vincent L. LeibellLocal Government Committee

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S4763Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Provides for payment of salary, wages, medical and hospital expenses of members of the state police with injuries or illness incurred in the performance of duties

Provides for payment of salary, wages, medical and hospital expenses of members of the state police with injuries or illness incurred in the performance of their duties.

Diane J. SavinoCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4775Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Requires health insurance coverage for lymphedema

Requires health insurance policies and contracts shall provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema; and requires such coverage shall include benefits for equipment, supplies,…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Insurance Committee

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S4797Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Grants additional service credit for members of the New York state and local police and fire retirement system who are absent without pay for child care leaves of absence

Grants additional service credit for members of the NYS and Local Police and Fire Retirement Systems who are absent without pay for child care leaves of absence; such credit shall not exceed one…

Diane J. SavinoCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4802Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Establishes a 25 year retirement plan for detention officers employed by the city of Yonkers

Establishes a 25 year retirement plan for detention officers employed by the city of Yonkers.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4820Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Provides that municipalities may not create zoning overlay districts unless they have entered into an intermunicipal agreement with another municipality

Provides that municipalities may not create zoning overlay districts unless they have entered into an intermunicipal agreement with another municipality; provides that a municipality may not up-zone…

Darrel J. AubertineLocal Government Committee

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S4828Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to authorizing the issuance of distinctive license plates for recipients of the Bronze or Silver star

Authorizes the issuance of distinctive license plates for recipients of the Bronze or Silver star and their spouses.

Hugh T. FarleyTransportation Committee

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S485Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to sales and compensating use taxes on certain machinery and equipment at a marine terminal facility located in a city with a population of one million or more

Provides that certain machinery and equipment for use directly and predominantly in loading, unloading and handling cargo carried by commercial ships at a marine terminal facility located in a city…

Andrew J. LanzaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4878Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to exempting school bus operators from sales tax for equipment and fuel used in operation of a school bus

Offers certain refunds or credits to school bus operators from sales tax for certain school buses and equipment and fuel used in operation of a school bus.

David J. ValeskyInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4879Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to rates charged volunteer fire companies and volunteer ambulance companies

Relates to rates charged volunteer fire companies and volunteer ambulance companies.

David J. ValeskyEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S4895Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Establishes the farm pesticide collection program for the collection and disposal of pesticides from farms within the state

Establishes the farm pesticide collection program for the collection and disposal of pesticides from farms within the state; provides that such program shall be administered jointly by the…

Darrel J. AubertineEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4902Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Creates mental health incident review panels

Creates mental health incident review panels.

Shirley L. HuntleyMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S4910Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Permits direct reimbursement to ambulance services for prehospital emergency medical services

Permits direct reimbursement to ambulance services for prehospital emergency medical services.

John J. BonacicInsurance Committee

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S502Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority to remove unused eastbound tollbooths from the Verrazano-Narrows bridge

Requires the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority to remove unused eastbound toll booths from the Verrazano-Narrows bridge.

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S503Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to arson in the first degree

Establishes a person is guilty of arson in the first degree when he intentionally damages a building or motor vehicle by causing an explosion or a fire and when such explosion or fire is accelerated…

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S504Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to increasing the number of members of the MTA from sixteen to eighteen

Increases the number of members of the metropolitan transportation authority from 16 to 18 and requires the appointees recommended by the mayor be from each of the five boroughs.

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S506Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to electric generating facilities operating within five hundred feet of a residence

Provides that certain electric generating facilities operating within five hundred feet of a residence shall not be permitted to operate unless the demand for electrical capacity exceeds the daily…

Andrew J. LanzaEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S508Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Provides for presumptive eligibility for workers' compensation for certain persons engaged in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations

Provides for presumptive eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for certain persons engaged in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations; requires having passed a physical…

Andrew J. LanzaLabor Committee

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S510Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

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.

Andrew J. LanzaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S512Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Provides that the borough of Staten Island shall also be known and designated as the "Borough of Parks"

Provides that the borough of Staten Island shall also be known and designated as the "Borough of Parks".

Andrew J. LanzaCities Committee

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S513Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides that the MTA shall provide health insurance coverage for the wife and sons of deceased transit authority worker Andrew Greaves

Provides that the city of New York shall provide health insurance coverage for the wife and sons of deceased metropolitan transportation authority worker Andrew Greaves.

Andrew J. LanzaHealth Committee

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S514Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Provides that the city of New York is authorized to reduce property taxes on all classes of property within the city by eighteen and one-half percent

Provides that the city of New York is authorized to reduce property taxes on all classes of property within the city by eighteen and one-half percent.

Andrew J. LanzaCities Committee

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S517SenateA2290· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Adjusts the allocation of triborough bridge and tunnel authority surpluses to more fairly reflect the source of such surpluses and distribution of MTA riders

Adjusts the allocation of Triborough bridge and tunnel authority surpluses to more fairly reflect the source of such surpluses and distribution of MTA riders; increases from twenty-four million…

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation CommitteeTransportation

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