Bills by

Craig M. Johnson

Senator

16,516 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →johnson@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

16,516 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

A224Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation
Directs the N.Y. state Thruway Authority to discontinue the New Rochelle toll plaza on the New England section of the state thruway
Directs the NYS Thruway Authority to discontinue the New Rochelle toll plaza on the New England section of the state thruway.
George LatimerTransportation Committee
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A2240Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation
Relates to establishing a state wide school zone speed limit
Relates to establishing a state wide school zone speed limit with respect to any public highway passing or abutting on the entrance or exit of a private or public, elementary or secondary school…
Mark J.F. SchroederTransportation Committee

A2249Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Provides that employees of school districts who are suspended on charges of sex with a minor or student must furnish security in order to get wages

Provides that employees of school districts who are suspended on charges of sex with a minor or student must furnish security in order to get wages.

Mark J.F. SchroederEducation Committee

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A2265Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Limits the financial obligation of certain insureds covered by health insurance where physician is a non-participating provider

Limits the financial obligation of certain insureds covered by health insurance where physician is a non-participating provider.

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

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A2268Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides that failure to seek necessary medical or emergency assistance, when having recklessly caused injury to a person, is a class A misdemeanor

Provides that failure to seek necessary medical or emergency assistance, when having recklessly caused physical injury or with criminal negligence caused physical injury to a person, is a class A…

Donna LupardoCodes Committee

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A2280Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in consumer affairs and protection

Relates to prohibiting unsolicited text messaging through wireless telephones

Relates to prohibiting unsolicited text messaging through wireless telephones.

Bill ReilichConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A2282Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires vendors and agents of vendors to disclose credit score calculations and qualifications to consumers and applicants for credit

Requires vendors and agents of vendors to disclose credit score calculations and qualifications to consumers and applicants for credit.

Hakeem JeffriesConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

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A2291Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions

Authorizes and establishes compensation for members of the Genesee Valley Regional Market Authority

Authorizes compensation for members of the Genesee Valley Regional Market Authority and establishes such compensation as a $150 stipend for each board meeting attended in order to attract and…

David GanttCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A2298Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Makes changes in description of the habitat protection zone for Long Island sound

Makes changes in description of the fish habitat protection zone for the north shoreline of the Long Island sound.

Steven EnglebrightEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A2308Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Allows a person who has visitation or contact rights with a child to petition family court to continue such rights if the child has been surrendered to an agency

Allows a parent who has visitation or contact rights with a child pursuant to a surrender agreement to petition family court to enforce such rights against the agency to which the child was…

Vito LopezChildren And Families Committee

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A2309Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Clarifies procedures for the emergency removal of children from their homes; repealer

Clarifies procedures for the emergency removal of children from their homes; allows, for an authorized child protective agent to remove a child from the home without court order where such person…

Vito LopezChildren And Families Committee

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A2318Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Establishes criteria that the board of standards and appeals must use before granting a variance to allow new residential construction in a district zoned for manufacturing

Establishes criteria that the board of standards and appeals must use before granting a variance to allow new residential construction in a district zoned for manufacturing.

Vito LopezCities Committee

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A2319Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in correction

Prohibits inmate of a correctional facility serving a life without parole sentence from having visitation under the family reunion program

Prohibits an inmate in a correctional facility serving a life without parole sentence or who has been convicted of a sex offense as defined in articles 130 and 263 of the penal law, from being…

Bill ReilichCorrection Committee

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A2324Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in economic development

Authorizes the development and implementation of an online tracking system for loans and grants

Authorizes the development and implementation of an online tracking system for loans and grants by the department of economic development, in conjunction with the empire state development…

Bill ReilichEconomic Development Committee

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A2333Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Allows parents/guardians and evaluators access to observe programs for handicapped children

Allows parents/guardians and evaluators access to observe programs for handicapped children.

Ellen C. JaffeeEducation Committee

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A2356Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides for establishment of the New York health plan and makes an appropriation to the temporary commission on implementation of the plan

Enacts the New York State Health Plan, a comprehensive system of access to health insurance for New York state residents: provides for administrative structure of the plan, including its status as a…

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

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A1276Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes a person is guilty of grand larceny in the fourth degree when he or she steals property and is in possession of an anti-security item

Establishes a person is guilty of grand larceny in the fourth degree when he or she steals property and is in possession of an anti-security item; makes criminal possession of an anti-security item…

Audrey PhefferCodes Committee

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A1282Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Establishes that instruction in financial education be provided to pupils in grades nine, ten, eleven or twelve

Establishes that instruction in financial education be provided to pupils in grades nine through twelve; establishes what should be included in such curriculum including the basics of financial…

Robert ReillyEducation Committee

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A1284Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Authorizes background checks of the employees of contractors performing services for state agencies

Authorizes background checks of the employees of contractors performing services for state agencies who have access to confidential data or who perform certain types of services where background…

Robert ReillyGovernmental Operations Committee

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A1293Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Requires court clerk to mail disposition of criminal felony trial to any crime victim not present at time defendant sentenced or acquitted after completion of trial

Requires that following the acquittal after trial or the sentencing of any defendant for a felony, the clerk of the court, or such clerk's designee, shall mail a written summary of the disposition…

Keith L.T. WrightCodes Committee

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A1295Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Changes the name of practitioners of podiatry from podiatrists to podiatric physicians

Changes the name of practitioners of podiatry from podiatrists to podiatric physicians in numerous provisions of law.

Keith L.T. WrightHigher Education Committee

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A1299Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to identity theft; clarifies personal identifying information and what acts constitute the offense of identity theft

Relates to identity theft; clarifies personal identifying information and what acts constitute the offense of identity theft.

Keith L.T. WrightCodes Committee

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A1309Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires certain labeling information on child safety seats regarding compatibility with automobiles

Provides for certain labeling requirements on child safety seats; requires that no seat intended for use by a child less than four years of age shall be sold if it fails to conspicuously disclose on…

Audrey PhefferConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A1318Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Prohibits disposal of spoils containing toxic pollutants into the waters of the marine district

Prohibits the disposal of any dredged spoils containing toxic pollutants into the waters of the marine district.

William ColtonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A1333Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires commissioner of motor vehicles to establish rules and regulations for postponements of hearings after a plea of not guilty

Requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to establish rules and regulations providing for the postponement of motor vehicle hearings after a plea of not guilty.

Keith L.T. WrightTransportation Committee

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A1335Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires a public hearing for substantial change in transit authority service by the New York city transit authority

Conditions the institution of any substantial change in surface route or rapid transit route service upon approval by the metropolitan transportation authority and committee on operations of the NYC…

Keith L.T. WrightCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A1342Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Increases penalty for leaving scene of an accident without reporting to class E felony

Increases penalty for leaving scene of an accident without reporting to class E felony.

William ColtonTransportation Committee

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A1358Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in housing

Incorporates the percentages of housing reserved under federal law for persons with mobility impairments and sensory impairments into New York state rehabilitation

Incorporates the percentages of housing reserved under federal law for persons with mobility impairments (5%) and sensory impairments (2%) into New York state rehabilitation and building codes.

Ann RabbittHousing Committee

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A1366Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Authorizes Vaishnav Temple of New York to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for certain land

Authorizes Vaishnav Temple of New York to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for certain land in the village of New Hyde Park.

Michelle SchimelReal Property Taxation Committee

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A1369Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Relates to the profession of parent-coordinators in the city of New York

Relates to the position of parent-coordinators in the city of New York; calls upon the state education department to prepare and submit a report for implementation of minimum competency standards…

Keith L.T. WrightHigher Education Committee

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A1370Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in higher education

Regulates the practice of naturopathic medicine

Regulates the practice of naturopathic medicine; establishes a state board for naturopathic medicine; establishes requirements to receive a limited permit in naturopathic medicine; establishes…

Sam HoytHigher Education Committee

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A1372Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Authorizes the assessor of the county of Nassau to accept an application for exemption from real property taxes from the Shelter Rock Jewish Center, Inc.

Michelle SchimelReal Property Taxation Committee

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A1374Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Provides for public assistance eligibility requirements for persons with AIDS or HIV-related illnesses and the expiration thereof

Provides for public assistance eligibility requirements for persons with AIDS or HIV- related illnesses and the expiration of such benefits.

Keith L.T. WrightSocial Services Committee

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A1375Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Relates to the maintaining of copies of purchase invoices and labeling of all commercial feed products for ten years

Relates to the maintaining of copies of purchase invoices and labeling of all commercial feed products used in the feeding of bovine animals for ten years and requires such records to be open for…

Margaret MarkeyAgriculture Committee

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A1400Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Defines as aggravated harassment in the third degree photographing persons entering or leaving reproductive health care services facilities

Defines as aggravated harassment in the third degree photographing (whether by still or moving pictures) persons entering or leaving reproductive health care services facilities; exempts…

Keith L.T. WrightCodes Committee

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A1408Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing and wagering

Provides for funding for a sound basic education

Provides for funding for a sound basic education; directs that a percentage of payments under articles five and ten of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law made by off-track betting…

Keith L.T. WrightRacing And Wagering Committee

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A1409Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Establishes tenants' right to offset rental payments by the cost of certain emergency repairs

Allows a tenant to offset against future rental payments the cost of certain emergency repairs a landlord is either unwilling or unable to correct within twenty-four hours of notice to the landlord…

Keith L.T. WrightJudiciary Committee

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A1415Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Requires family court judges to order counseling for children as direct or indirect victims in family offense proceeding, where there is a demonstrated need

Requires family court as part of an order of protection in a family offense proceeding to order counseling for children when one member of the family or household has been charged with or found to…

Keith L.T. WrightJudiciary Committee

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A1416AssemblyS7119· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Requires commercial bicyclists in New York city to wear helmets, display the identifier at the rear of the bicycle, and register with the local police precinct

Requires commercial bicyclists in New York city to wear helmets (meeting A.N.S.I. or Snell standards), display the required identifier only at the rear of the bicycle, and register with the local…

Keith L.T. WrightCities CommitteeLocal Government

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A1420Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes the crime of obtaining identity by electronic fraud

Establishes the crime of obtaining identity by electronic fraud when a person knowingly and willingly solicits, requests or takes any action by means of a fraudulent electronic communication with…

Keith L.T. WrightCodes CommitteeLegal

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A1425Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to banks

Creates the personal development account program

Creates the personal development account program; provides that the purpose of the program is to provide individuals with an opportunity to build their assets; provides that contributions by…

Keith L.T. WrightBanks Committee

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A1432Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Limits the increase in a property's assessed value for assessment rolls in 2005 and thereafter

Limits the increase in a property's assessed value for assessment rolls in 2005 and thereafter for a certain class two property located in the borough of Manhattan identified on the tax map as Block…

Keith L.T. WrightReal Property Taxation Committee

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A1435AssemblyS1441· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Requires return of a security deposit by a landlord within 30 days unless the landlord gives written notice of retention for legally authorized cause

Requires a landlord to return to a tenant the full security deposit within thirty days of the surrender of the premises by such tenant unless the landlord provides such tenant with a written…

Keith L.T. WrightJudiciary CommitteeLegal

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A1445Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Regulates the use of human subjects for medical research and experimentation

Regulates the use of human subjects for medical research and experimentation, including subjects with mental disorders and children; makes definitions; addresses exclusion or inclusion of subjects…

Keith L.T. WrightHealth Committee

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A1454Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Requires the commissioner of labor to promulgate rules and regulations directing employers to provide notice to employees eligible for the earned income tax credit

Requires the commissioner of labor, in consultation with the commissioner of taxation and finance, to promulgate rules and regulations directing employers to annually provide notice to employees who…

Keith L.T. WrightLabor Committee

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A1456Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Provides for administrative expenses for job retraining services

Increases the percentage of the funds allocated to substate grantees from the federal economic dislocation and worker adjustment act available to be expended for administrative expenses; increases…

Keith L.T. WrightLabor Committee

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A1473Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Directs the president of the state civil service commission to publish reports annually relating to diversity within state government

Directs the president of the state civil service commission to publish reports annually relating to diversity within state government.

Keith L.T. WrightGovernmental Employees Committee

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A1484Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to banks

Prohibits foreign banking corporations from issuing payday loans

Prohibits foreign banking corporations from issuing payday loans; defines payday loans as any transaction in which a short-term cash advance is made to a consumer in exchange for (i) a consumer's…

Keith L.T. WrightBanks Committee

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A1485Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to election law

Establishes a statewide minimum payscale for certain election inspectors and coordinators and provides that counties assume payment of such workers

Establishes a statewide minimum payscale for certain election inspectors and coordinators and provides that counties assume payment of such workers.

Keith L.T. WrightElection Law Committee

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A1501Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Relates to establishing the children's ounce of prevention fund from revenues received through the stock transfer tax

Establishes the children's ounce of prevention fund from revenues received through the stock transfer tax; decreases percentage of tax rebate currently allowed in order to fund programs relating to…

Keith L.T. WrightWays And Means Committee

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