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

S2969Senate· Moved Jan 25, 2010· Referred to higher education
Authorizes nurse practitioners to sign death certificates in like manner as physicians and imposes upon nurse practitioners the same duties that physicians have
Authorizes nurse practitioners to sign death certificates in like manner as physicians and imposes upon nurse practitioners the same duties that physicians have in connection therewith; makes such…
Velmanette MontgomeryHigher Education Committee
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S1557Senate· Moved Jan 25, 2010· Notice of committee consideration - requested
Authorizes the establishment of a caregiver support program for grandparents and other older adult relative caregivers
Creates a caregiver support program for grandparents and other older adult relative caregivers who are providing primary care for children aged 18 and under either formally or informally to provide…
Ruben DiazFinance Committee

S4480Senate· Moved Jan 25, 2010· Substituted by a7137b

Relates to the membership composition of the metropolitan transportation authority board

Relates to the membership composition of the metropolitan transportation authority and the establishment of specific committees to assist the chairman of such authority.

Martin Malavé DilanOn the Senate floor

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S6656Senate· Moved Jan 22, 2010· Referred to health

Requires the testing of newborns for Pompe disease, Fabry disease, Niemann-Pick disease, Gaucher disease and severe combined immunodeficiency disease

Requires the testing of newborns for Pompe disease, Fabry disease, Niemann-Pick disease, Gaucher disease and severe combined immunodeficiency disease.

Dean G. SkelosHealth Committee

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S6653Senate· Moved Jan 22, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Eliminates the time period during which a free Methodist church must hold its annual election of trustees

Eliminates the time period during which a free Methodist church must hold its annual election of trustees.

Catharine YoungCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A9767Assembly· Moved Jan 22, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Prohibits the public presentation by legislators of certain funds within twenty days of the date of an election in which the legislator is a candidate

Prohibits the public presentation by legislators of certain funds within twenty days of the date of an election in which the legislator is a candidate.

Grace MengGovernmental Operations Committee

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S6650Senate· Moved Jan 22, 2010· Referred to social services

Adopts the family violence option in the Social Security Act permitting waiver of federal program requirements or penalty provisions for domestic violence services

Adopts the family violence option (a/k/a the Wellstone/Murray amendment) in the federal Social Security Act permitting waiver of federal program requirements or penalty provisions for domestic…

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonSocial Services Committee

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A9762Assembly· Moved Jan 22, 2010· Held for consideration in judiciary

Imposes civil penalties on landlords for including unenforceable provisions in residential leases

Imposes civil penalties on landlords for including unenforceable provisions in residential leases.

Linda RosenthalJudiciary Committee

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A9765Assembly· Moved Jan 22, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Amends the tax law in relation to the timing of distribution of mortgage recording tax revenues by counties

Amends the tax law in relation to the timing of distribution of mortgage recording tax revenues by counties.

Fred ThieleWays And Means Committee

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A9760Assembly· Moved Jan 22, 2010· Held for consideration in judiciary

Relates to the compensation of state-paid judges, NYC housing judges, and establishes special commissions; appropriation; repealer

Relates to the compensation of state-paid judges, NYC housing judges, and establishes specials commissions on compensation increases.

Thomas McKevittJudiciary Committee

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A9761Assembly· Moved Jan 22, 2010· Held for consideration in economic development

Prohibits the advertisement of alcoholic beverages during television broadcasts of sporting events

Prohibits the advertisement of alcoholic beverages during television broadcasts of sporting events prior to 10:00 p.m.

Felix OrtizEconomic Development Committee

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A9759Assembly· Moved Jan 22, 2010· Referred to insurance

Provides insurance coverage for male cancer patients facing involuntary sterilization

Provides insurance coverage for male cancer patients facing involuntary sterilization for the storage of up to four ejaculates before the initiation of cancer treatments; provides that storage fees…

Ginny FieldsInsurance Committee

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A9758Assembly· Moved Jan 22, 2010· Referred to education

Requires minors under 18 years to attend school on a full-time basis, unless in vocational program; must enroll in GED course until 19

Requires minors under 18 years to attend school on a full-time basis, unless such minor is seventeen or older and enrolled in a vocational or occupational education program, with the consent of the…

Karim CamaraEducation Committee

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S6649Senate· Moved Jan 22, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides for validity of service of process in certain circumstances

Provides that when two certain acts of service have been attempted and one of the two acts has been validly effected, it shall be sufficient to sustain the service if it is shown that the defendant…

Eric T. SchneidermanCodes Committee

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S6647Senate· Moved Jan 22, 2010· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Establishes the task force on adults with autism within the office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities

Establishes the task force on adults with autism within the office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities to study, evaluate and develop recommendations relating to specific actionable…

John J. BonacicMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S6645Senate· Moved Jan 22, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Creates the metropolitan transportation authority interim finance authority

Creates the metropolitan transportation authority interim finance authority.

Carl L. MarcellinoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S4280Senate· Moved Jan 22, 2010· Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations

Exempts food and beverages sold from vending machines for one dollar and fifty cents or less from the) sales and use tax

Increases the exemption from the sales and use tax for food and beverages sold from vending machines.

David J. ValeskyInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4112Senate· Moved Jan 22, 2010· Amend and recommit to health

Relates to certain prohibitions in contracts or agreements by health maintenance organizations

Relates to certain prohibitions in contracts or agreements by health maintenance organizations; prohibits clauses which entitle reimbursement at the lowest price or rate; prohibits contracts which…

Jeffrey D. KleinHealth Committee

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S2204Senate· Moved Jan 22, 2010· Amend and recommit to environmental conservation

Relates to junior small and big game hunting license and the use of crossbows; repealer

Relates to junior small and big game hunting license and the use of crossbows; provides that persons ages sixteen or seventeen may hunt big game; imposes a nine dollar fee for the junior small and…

Dale M. VolkerEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S983Senate· Moved Jan 22, 2010· Amend and recommit to finance

Consolidates and reduces the frequency of reporting requirements by various departments, agencies and public authorities; repealer

Consolidates and reduces the frequency of reporting requirements by various departments, agencies and public authorities; also provides for copies of public documents to be sent to the legislative…

Carl KrugerFinance Committee

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S2205Senate· Moved Jan 22, 2010· Amend and recommit to codes

Enacts the "child sexual abuse and exploitation prevention act"; repealer

Enacts the "child sexual abuse and exploitation prevention act"; relates to prostitution offenses and creating the crime of sexual exploitation of a child; relates to computer sex crimes against…

Dale M. VolkerCodes Committee

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S1910Senate· Moved Jan 22, 2010· Amend and recommit to crime victims, crime and correction

Requires a sex offender to verify his or her address even if he or she has not moved since the last verification

Requires a sex offender to state, on a verification form, the name of any school for children in grades pre-kindergarten through twelfth which is located within a one-half mile radius of such…

Jeffrey D. KleinCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S6644Senate· Moved Jan 21, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to imposing a state sales and compensating use tax surcharge on certain beverage products

Relates to imposing a state sales and compensating use tax surcharge on certain beverage products.

Thomas K. DuaneInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A9754Assembly· Moved Jan 21, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires warning labels on energy beverages

Requires warning labels printed on or attached to energy beverages sold or displayed at retail; penalty of $1,000 for each violation; rules and regulations by the commissioner where energy beverages…

Nelson CastroConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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S6643Senate· Moved Jan 21, 2010· Referred to local government

Provides flood property assessment relief for certain real property in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Allegany counties

Provides flooded property assessment relief for certain real property in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Allegany and Erie counties which were affected by catastrohic flooding in August 2009.

Catharine YoungLocal Government Committee

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A9752Assembly· Moved Jan 21, 2010· Referred to codes

Exempts crimes of making graffiti and possession of graffiti instruments from youthful offender procedure after defendant is found guilty of such a charge

Exempts crimes of making graffiti and possession of graffiti instruments from youthful offender procedure after defendant is found guilty of such a charge.

Louis TobaccoCodes Committee

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A9745Assembly· Moved Jan 21, 2010· Referred to education

Provides for aidable reimbursement for universal prekindergarten pupils in certain circumstances

Provides for aidable reimbursement for universal prekindergarten pupils in certain circumstances.

David GanttEducation Committee

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A9741Assembly· Moved Jan 21, 2010· Referred to cities

Orders the confiscation of property or devices belonging to persistent violators of noise ordinances

Orders the confiscation of property or devices, used in willful and continual violation of any provision of this code or order or regulation promulgated by the commission or the board, which belongs…

Vivian CookCities Committee

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A9743Assembly· Moved Jan 21, 2010· Referred to transportation

Prohibits operation of a motor vehicle on any highway in this state equipped with a radar device commonly known as a phazer II connected to a power source

Prohibits operation of a motor vehicle on any highway in this state equipped with a radar device commonly known as a PHAZER II connected to a power source; provides for use of rebuttable presumption.

Vivian CookTransportation Committee

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A9742Assembly· Moved Jan 21, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Allows salary and civil service exam credits for police officers in certain cities and property tax credits for resident officers

Allows salary and civil service exam credits for police officers in certain cities and property tax credits for resident officers and student loan forgiveness program for certain police officers.

Vivian CookGovernmental Employees Committee

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A9744Assembly· Moved Jan 21, 2010· Held for consideration in veterans' affairs

Increases annuity of blind veterans or spouses of deceased blind veterans to $1500 annually

Increases annuity of blind veterans or spouse of deceased blind veteran to $1500 annually.

Vivian CookVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A9738Assembly· Moved Jan 21, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Gives tax credits for employers who provide compensation to employees serving in active duty in the National Guard or military reserves

Gives tax credits for employers who provide compensation to employees serving in active duty in the national guard or military reserves.

Charles LavineWays And Means Committee

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S6641Senate· Moved Jan 21, 2010· Referred to education

Establishes a parent participation board in each community school district in the city school district of the city of New York

Establishes a parent participation board in each community school district in the city school district of the city of New York; directs such boards to each establish an office of education…

Hiram MonserrateEducation Committee

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S6640Senate· Moved Jan 21, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Penalizes by a minimum fine of $2500 persons who knowingly rent residential property in violation of state or local occupancy limits, zoning, or rules

Penalizes owners who knowingly rent property in violation of occupancy limits, zoning laws, or related rules; penalties include a fine of $2500, required restoration of the property to pre-rental…

Hiram MonserrateJudiciary Committee

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S6634Senate· Moved Jan 21, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Increases to $10,000 the contribution that a resident taxpayer may make to family tuition accounts for each child during a taxable year

Increases the contribution that a resident taxpayer may make to family tuition accounts for each beneficiary thereof during a taxable year.

Hiram MonserrateInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S6637Senate· Moved Jan 21, 2010· Referred to education

Requires that a qualified psychosocial history be made in evaluating school children for handicapping conditions

Requires the making of a compilation of a psychosocial history by a qualified school district social worker an essential part of the evaluation of school children for handicapping conditions;…

Hiram MonserrateEducation Committee

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S6638Senate· Moved Jan 21, 2010· Referred to aging

Makes real property tax deferments available to senior citizens; provides for liens and funding thereof

Empowers a county or a city with a population of one million or more to provide for deferment of real property taxes owed by persons 65 years of age or older by local law; sets forth procedures for…

Hiram MonserrateAging Committee

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S6639Senate· Moved Jan 21, 2010· Referred to insurance

Directs the superintendent of insurance to promulgate rules and regulations limiting the use of credit scores to determine automobile insurance premiums

Directs the superintendent of insurance to promulgate rules and regulations limiting the use of credit scores to determine automobile insurance premiums.

Hiram MonserrateInsurance Committee

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S6635Senate· Moved Jan 21, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Ensures language assistance services by state agencies and requires state agencies to maintain records and to submit an annual report on language services

Ensures language assistance services by state agencies; requires state agencies to maintain records of the primary language spoken by any individual seeking such assistance; and requires state…

Hiram MonserrateCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S6633Senate· Moved Jan 21, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Increases civil penalties for violations of building maintenance standards within the city of New York

Increases civil penalties for violations of state and local laws which pertain to building maintenance and operation within the city of New York.

Hiram MonserrateHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S6636Senate· Moved Jan 21, 2010· Referred to banks

Requires mortgage lenders and brokers to provide consumer with mortgage bill of rights pamphlet which must be signed by the consumer prior to mortgage application

Requires mortgage lenders and brokers to provide consumers with a mortgage bill of rights pamphlet which must be read and signed by the consumer prior to applying for a mortgage.

Hiram MonserrateBanks Committee

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