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

S1452Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation
Relates to the installation of an ignition interlock device for subsequent convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Strengthens penalties requiring the installation of an ignition interlock device for subsequent convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; includes persons under the age of 21…
George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee
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S1453Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation
Mandates ignition interlock devices for school buses
Mandates ignition interlock devices for school buses manufactured after July 1, 2009; authorizes school boards to determine the specifics of retrofitting school buses manufactured prior to such…
George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

S1478Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes the offense of unlawfully residing or entering upon school grounds

Establishes the class A misdemeanor of unlawfully residing or entering upon school grounds for the entry upon school grounds, of any sex offender required to register and verify pursuant to the sex…

Dean G. SkelosCodes Committee

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S1484SenateA3794· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Requires sex offenders to annually return a verification form to the division of criminal justice services

Requires sex offenders to annually return a verification form to the division of criminal justice services.

Dean G. SkelosCrime Victims, Crime And Correction CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

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S1497Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides for a tax deduction not to exceed two hundred dollars for monetary gifts to a library as defined under section 253 of the education law

Provides for a personal income tax deduction not to exceed two hundred dollars for monetary gifts to a public library; provides such monetary gifts must be used for the purchase of books or towards…

John A. DeFranciscoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1517Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Prohibits insurers from limiting payment on claims based on pricing caps and from recommending a particular repair facility, and requires notice to insureds

Prohibits insurers from limiting payment on claims for damage to motor vehicles based on pricing caps for labor, parts, paint or repair materials; prohibits insurers from recommending a particular…

John A. DeFranciscoInsurance Committee

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S1520Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Authorizes the commissioner of education to establish rules, regulations and guidelines regarding the use and possession of mobile telephones by students

Authorizes the commissioner of education to establish rules, regulations and guidelines regarding the use and possession of mobile telephones by students while in school; provides that such mobile…

Thomas K. DuaneEducation Committee

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S1528Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Authorizes commissioner of housing and community renewal to maintain housing registry called "Access-New York"

Authorizes commissioner of housing and community renewal to maintain housing registry of accessible or adaptable housing for disabled called "Access-New York"; provides that certain owners shall…

Thomas P. MorahanHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S1530Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Requires operators of nuclear power plants to give notice of scheduled and unscheduled releases of radioactive materials and of breakdowns or malfunctions

Requires operators of nuclear power plants (or designee) to give notice of: scheduled releases of radioactive materials at least 24 hours before the release is planned to occur; unscheduled releases…

Thomas P. MorahanVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S1925Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Eliminates the licensure requirement of citizenship or permanent residence in those professions where such requirement presently exists

Eliminates the licensure requirement of citizenship or permanent residence where such requirement presently exists in the professions of certified shorthand reporting, chiropractic, dental hygiene…

Thomas P. MorahanHigher Education Committee

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S1967Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Redefines assault in the second degree to include public health and building inspection officers within provisions applicable to assault 2nd

Redefines assault in the second degree to include public health and building inspection officers within provisions applicable to assault 2nd degree.

William T. StachowskiCodes Committee

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S1997Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides an exemption from the tax on sales and the compensating use tax for certain equipment purchased by companies located in college incubator facilities

Provides an exemption from the tax on sales and the compensating use tax for equipment, with a purchase price of five hundred dollars or greater, purchased by companies located in college incubator…

Kenneth P. LaValleInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2017Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to locator technology; provides a personal income tax credit for the purchase of locator technology

Directs the coordinating council for services related to Alzheimer's disease and other dementia to make recommendations concerning locator technology; provides a personal income tax credit for the…

Martin J. GoldenHealth Committee

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S2041Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to insurer interests in certain motor vehicle repair shops

Provides that on or after September 1, 2011, an insurer may not hold nor acquire interest in a motor vehicle repair shop; insurers that before September 1, 2011 owned an interest in a motor vehicle…

John A. DeFranciscoTransportation Committee

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S2050Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Requires institutions of higher education to disclose financial aid policies

Enacts the "financial aid disclosure act"; makes definitions; requires institutions of higher education to disclose financial aid policies relating to contributions to be made by such institution,…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S2069SenateA4595· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Relates to expiration date on meat, dairy products and perishable food items

Requires any person, firm or corporation offering any dairy product, meat, meat by-product, meat food product or perishable food item for sale in the state to label such product with an expiration…

Shirley L. HuntleyConsumer Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

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S2090SenateA11636· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Establishes under the direction of the state board of pharmacy a drug repository program

Establishes under the direction of the state board of pharmacy a drug repository program to accept and dispense donated drug prescriptions; authorizes such board and the commissioner of health to…

Kemp HannonHigher Education CommitteeEducation

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S2095Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Provides that a customer may switch electric service from a person, corporation or municipality to a rural electric cooperative in certain instances

Expands powers of rural electric cooperatives by eliminating the prohibition that such cooperatives shall not distribute, sell, supply or dispose of electric energy to any premises or building…

David J. ValeskyEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S2099Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Requires sunscreen products to be labeled with best if used before dates and storage recommendations

Requires sunscreen products to be labeled with expiration dates and storage recommendations; authorizes the attorney general to seek injunctive relief, restitution, and civil penalties in the case…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Consumer Protection Committee

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S2104Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides that no person convicted of certain felonies may not file for change of name while incarcerated or under supervised release therefor

Provides that no person convicted of certain felonies defined under specified laws of this state may file a petition for change of name while such person is incarcerated or under supervised release…

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S2109Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Includes within class D felony of assault in the second degree commission of assault in the third degree in the presence of certain children or against same victim

Includes within the provisions of the class D felony of assault in the second degree, the commission of the offense of assault in the third degree in the presence of a child under 18 years of age…

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S2113Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Enhances the criminal penalties for assaulting employees of a local social services district while in the performance of their duties

Enhances the criminal penalties for assaulting employees of a local social services district while in the performance of their duties; elevates it to assault in the second degree, a class D felony.

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S2120Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to contracts by the New York city school construction authority

Relates to contracts by the New York City school construction authority; provides that a bid shall not be rejected or be deemed invalid, impaired or in any manner defective solely for harmless,…

Martin J. GoldenCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S2125Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Establishes a loan guarantee program for charter schools

Establishes a loan guarantee program for charter schools to guarantee loans made to provide funding for defined charter school projects; sets terms and conditions; establishes loan guarantee fund.

Martin J. GoldenCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S2127Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Authorizes the reimbursement of non-public schools and teachers

Authorizes the reimbursement of non-public schools and teachers for training to properly administer, grade, compile and report the results of the state-prepared examinations and to teach their…

Martin J. GoldenEducation Committee

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S2129Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Relates to notification upon the projected opening, closing or consolidation of any public school in New York city

Requires notification of certain public officials and parents upon the projected opening, closing or consolidation of any public school in New York city.

Martin J. GoldenCities Committee

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S2148Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to the crimes of criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree and grand larceny in the third degree

Establishes the possession of stolen items from a museum, historical society, historical site or cemetery as criminal possession of stolen property in the 3rd degree and the theft of item or items…

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S2152Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Establishes a bladder cancer screening program for firefighters

Directs the commissioner of health to establish, promote and maintain a bladder cancer screening program for firefighters in order to encourage such firefighters to seek medical care for the…

George D. MaziarzHealth Committee

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S2157Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Establishes no adverse action shall be taken against an insured who has made inquiries related to his or her insurance policy or had filed certain claims

Establishes no adverse action shall be taken against an insured based, in whole or in part, on the fact that the insured has made inquiries related to his or her insurance policy or had filed a…

George D. MaziarzInsurance Committee

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S2159Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Provides that the trustees of SUNY may authorize the establishment of a new category of tuition for non-resident students enrolled in distance learning courses

Provides that the trustees of the state university of New York may authorize the establishment of a new category of tuition for non-resident students enrolled in distance learning courses.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S2191Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Provides an exemption to the permit requirements for out-of-state visiting and appointed faculty for the performance of acupuncture

Provides an exemption to the permit requirements for out-of-state visiting and appointed faculty for the performance of acupuncture.

Martin J. GoldenHigher Education Committee

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S2237Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Notice of committee consideration - requested

Makes conforming technical changes to the New York City administrative code and the emergency tenant protection act relating to vacancy decontrol; repealer

Makes conforming technical changes to the New York City administrative code and the emergency tenant protection act relating to vacancy decontrol.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S2255Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Directs the commissioner of transportation to use a salt substitute to deice certain highways bordering the Kensico and Croton watershed

Directs the commissioner of transportation to use a salt substitute to deice certain highways bordering the Kensico and Croton watershed; prohibits the use of road salt as a deicer on…

Eric T. SchneidermanTransportation Committee

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S2257Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides for temporary retail permits for new applicants

Provides for temporary retail permits for new applicants.

David J. ValeskyInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1563Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Authorizes the commissioner of education to conduct a study regarding paperwork requirements imposed by the department of education

Authorizes the commissioner of education to conduct a study regarding paperwork requirements imposed by the department of education; provides that the commissioner of education is to then implement…

Kenneth P. LaValleEducation Committee

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S1675Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Relates to unclaimed and abandoned prize money

Provides that unclaimed prize money for the prize on a winning ticket shall be retained by the division of the lottery for payment to the person entitled thereto for not less than six months after…

John J. FlanaganRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S1679Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Provides that a municipality may disclose any portion of a call made to its E911 system under certain conditions

Provides that a municipality may disclose any portion of a call made to its E911 system in any emergency situation to protect public safety or upon the consent of persons who made such calls.

John J. FlanaganLocal Government Committee

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S1688Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides crime victim's right to attend criminal trial and pretrial proceeding

Provides that victims of crimes or, in cases involving a minor child or homicide, a family member of the victim, shall have the right to be personally present at arraignment, trial (except when the…

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

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S1697Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Grants $75 business franchise tax and personal income tax credits for donations of $500 or more of food and food products to food banks by food producers

Grants $75 business franchise tax and personal income tax credits for donations of $500 or more of food and food products produced in this state to food banks by food producers and food processors.

William J. Larkin Jr.Agriculture Committee

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S1758Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Establishes the Historic Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership to replace and expand the territory of the former Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership

Establishes the Historic Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership to replace and expand the territory of the former Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership.

Roy J. McDonaldEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1778Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Enacts the "OSHA Notification Act"

Enacts the "OSHA notification act"; requires the city commissioner of buildings to report to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration any violations of this code, which in the…

Diane J. SavinoHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S1804Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Limits options for plea bargaining for repeat driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol offenders

Limits options for plea bargaining for repeat driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol offenders by precluding the plea to a lesser offense where the offender has been convicted of a…

Owen H. JohnsonTransportation Committee

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S1811Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides that persons under 18 years of age charged with a traffic violation must appear in court with a parent or guardian to answer the charge

Provides that persons under 18 years of age charged with a traffic violation must appear in court with a parent or guardian to answer the charge.

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S1849Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Implements the Middle Class STAR rebate program; establishes a maximum residential school tax credit; repealer

Implements the Middle Class STAR rebate program; establishes a maximum residential school tax credit.

Jeffrey D. KleinLocal Government Committee

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S2281Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Enacts the "Equal Access to Health and Human Services for Limited English Speaking Individuals" act

Enacts the "Equal Access to Health and Human Services for Limited English Speaking Individuals" act; directs certain state agencies to provide language assistance services for persons seeking family…

Kevin S. ParkerFinance Committee

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S2446Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Expands the scope of areas from which sex offenders are prohibited from knowingly entering and provides that sex offender registrants shall refrain from such areas

Expands the scope of areas from which sex offenders are prohibited from knowingly entering to include the area 1000 feet (in cities with a population of one million or more) and 1500 feet (in any…

Kenneth P. LaValleCodes Committee

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S2498Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides for mandatory testing of breath, blood or urine in the event of a motor vehicle collision resulting in death or injury

Provides for mandatory testing of breath, blood or urine in the event of a motor vehicle collision resulting in death or injury; provides immunity from civil liability for those health care…

Dale M. VolkerTransportation Committee

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