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

A3856Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes
Prohibits possession of certain condoms as evidence
Provides that possession of a condom may not be received in evidence in any trial, hearing or proceeding as evidence of prostitution, patronizing a prostitute, promoting prostitution, permitting…
Barbara ClarkCodes Committee
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A3858Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging
Establishes the mature work task force within the state office for the aging, and provides for its powers and duties; repealer
Establishes the mature work task force within the state office for the aging to coordinate the state's efforts to assist older persons who choose to work and remain self-sufficient throughout their…
Steven EnglebrightAging Committee

A3863Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in aging

Directs the office for the aging, in consultation with other entities, to conduct a study of the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of evacuation plans for nursing homes

Directs the office for the aging, in consultation with the department of health and other entities, to conduct a study of the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of evacuation plans for nursing…

Andrew RaiaAging Committee

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A3864Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to continue providing half fare transportation for aged and handicapped persons

Requires the metropolitan transportation authority to continue providing half fare transportation for the commuter rail for persons sixty-five years of age or older and handicapped persons.

Andrew RaiaCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A3870Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Confers peace officer status on bay constables

Includes bay constables appointed by a county, city, town or village within the definition of peace officers.

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A388Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Creates a state-wide database of all donations of tissue or non-transplant organs procured by an organ procurement organization or a procurement organization

Creates a state-wide database of all donations of tissue or non-transplant organs procured by an organ procurement organization or a procurement organization; provides that such data shall include,…

Susan JohnHealth Committee

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A3894Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides that a person is guilty of vehicular homicide when such person causes the death of another person by operation of a motor vehicle

Provides that a person is guilty of vehicular homicide when such person causes the death of another person by operation of a motor vehicle when such death was caused committing a major traffic…

Joseph LentolTransportation Committee

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A3921Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Defines felony of aggravated rape when a defendant, knowing he or she is a carrier of HIV, engages in certain sexual intercourse acts

Creates the crime of aggravated rape when a defendant, knowing he or she is a carrier of HIV, engages in certain sexual intercourse acts; such crime is a class A-II felony.

Nettie MayersohnCodes Committee

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A3922Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to tourism, arts and sports development

Authorizes park police patrols for McCarren, Fort Greene, Commodore John Barry and McGoldrick parks in Brooklyn, Kings county

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of the New York city department of parks and recreation to provide for the increased patrol by department park enforcement officers for the purpose of…

Joseph LentolTourism, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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A3927Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Authorizes the city of Yonkers to discontinue the use of certain city lands as parkland and to sell and convey such lands

Authorizes the city of Yonkers to discontinue the use of certain city lands as parkland and to sell and convey such lands.

J. Gary PretlowCities Committee

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A3933Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Grants retroactive membership with Tier I status in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Madeline Finn-Verburg

Grants retroactive membership with tier I status in the New York state and local employees retirement system to Madeline Finn-Verburg.

Robert ReillyGovernmental Employees Committee

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A3948Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Prohibits school districts from entering into telecommunications contracts as delineated herein

Prohibits school districts from entering into telecommunications contracts as delineated herein which grant exclusive rights or deals with exclusive advertising rights.

Barbara ClarkEducation Committee

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A395Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Authorizes the care and treatment of injured employees by duly licensed social workers under the workers' compensation program

Authorizes the mental health care and treatment of injured employees by licensed clinical social workers under the workers' compensation program.

Susan JohnLabor Committee

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A3960Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Exempts from taxation real property owned by a non-profit organization organized for the purpose of promoting future economic development

Creates a permissive class exemption from real property taxation on any real property owned by a non-profit organization organized for the purpose of promoting future economic development by means…

Clifford CrouchReal Property Taxation Committee

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A3968Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Increases fine imposed for unlawful possession of an alcoholic beverage

Increases the fine for the unlawful possession of an alcoholic beverage to not less than $250 but not exceeding $500 for the first offense and not less than $500 but not exceeding $1000 for all…

Clifford CrouchEconomic Development Committee

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A3969Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy

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…

Janele Hyer-SpencerEnergy Committee

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A397Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Establishes on-track safety standards for New York city transit authority employees

Establishes on-track safety standards for New York city transit authority employees; establishes responsibilities for on-track safety; lays out instructions for train operators; relates to third…

Susan JohnLabor Committee

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A3975Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Bars eligibility for treatment as youthful offender if such youth has been found a juvenile delinquent on two or more occasions for acts constituting a felony

Bars eligibility for treatment as a youthful offender if such youth has been adjudicated a juvenile delinquent on two or more occasions for acts which would constitute a felony if committed by an…

Nettie MayersohnCodes Committee

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A3976Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Prohibits label obstruction of over-the-counter drugs

Makes it illegal to knowingly alter, mutilate, destroy, obstruct, obscure or remove, by means of a sticker, tag or other device used to deter theft, or a price sticker, or otherwise, the whole or…

Nettie MayersohnConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A3983Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Creates a tax credit for businesses that develop a "college to work" program, paying the tuition of individuals in exchange for future employment

Creates a tax credit for businesses that develop a "college to work" program, paying the tuition of individuals in exchange for the individual committing to work for the business after the…

Clifford CrouchWays And Means Committee

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A3987Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Grants a tax credit for materials aiding the ventilation and illumination in factory work rooms

Grants a tax credit for materials aiding the ventilation and illumination in factory work rooms during the manufacturing process; provides that the tax credit amount shall equal thirty-five percent…

Clifford CrouchWays And Means Committee

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A3995Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Relates to income limits applicable to residents of limited-profit housing companies and limited dividend housing companies

Makes certain persons and families, regardless of number of dependents, eligible for admission as residents to certain dwellings or accommodations of limited-profit housing companies and limited…

Steven CymbrowitzHousing Committee

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A3999Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Provides that two owners of real property may qualify for the persons with disabilities and limited incomes exemption if at least one person is disabled

Provides that two owners of real property may qualify for the persons with disabilities and limited incomes exemption provided that at least one of such persons is disabled.

Dennis H. GabryszakReal Property Taxation Committee

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A4008Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in veterans' affairs

Requires the creation of a list of documents suitable for vets applying for real property tax exemptions

Requires the executive director of the office of real property services to create a list of documents which support a veterans eligibility when applying for real property tax exemptions.

Stephen HawleyVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A4016Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Removes the need for a health care provider to receive a separate written consent for the performance of an HIV related test

Relates to HIV related testing; removes the need for a health care provider to receive a separate written consent for the performance of an HIV related test; requires counseling or referrals for…

Nettie MayersohnHealth Committee

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A4019Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Authorizes the city school district of Mount Vernon to expend the proceeds of bonds or notes for projects set forth in bond resolutions

Authorizes the city school district of the city of Mount Vernon, New York to expend the proceeds of bonds or notes issued pursuant to the bond resolutions for the projects set forth in the bond…

J. Gary PretlowCities Committee

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A4025Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local governments

Authorizes the county of Orange to discontinue use of certain park lands in exchange for the dedication of other lands as park lands

Authorizes the county of Orange to discontinue use of certain park lands in exchange for the dedication of other lands as park lands.

Ann RabbittLocal Governments Committee

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A4028AssemblyS7158· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Increases penalties for hazing and prohibits bullying and cyber-bullying

Increases severity of hazing in the second degree from a violation to an E felony where injury occurs, and of hazing in the first degree from a class A misdemeanor to a D felony where serious injury…

Fred ThieleCodes CommitteeLegal

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A4047Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Gives state income tax credit to volunteer firefighters and members of a volunteer ambulance corps in good standing up to $1200

Gives state income tax credit to volunteer firefighters and members of a volunteer ambulance corps in good standing up to $1200; must be in good standing for a minimum of five years and maintain…

Clifford CrouchWays And Means Committee

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A405Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Provides for public access to certain records of public entities regarding certain public work and building service employees classified as apprentices

Provides for public access (public inspection and copying) to certain records of public entities regarding certain public work and building service employees (i.e., records or portions thereof…

Susan JohnLabor Committee

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A4055Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Creates council on affordable housing within executive department and requires comprehensive planning and construction of low and moderate income housing

Creates a fair sharing housing act and a council on affordable housing within the executive department; provides for planning and construction of low and moderate income housing in accordance with…

David GanttHousing Committee

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A4059Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local governments

Authorizes industrial development agencies to provide assistance to qualified residential facilities

Authorizes industrial development agencies to provide technical and financial assistance to qualified residential facilities.

J. Gary PretlowLocal Governments Committee

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A4062Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Authorizes and directs the office for the aging to study the feasibility of creating a state-wide program to track certain elderly individuals

Authorizes and directs the office for the aging to study the feasibility of creating a state-wide program to track certain elderly individuals; requires the office for the aging to prepare a report…

Andrew RaiaAging Committee

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A4065Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to the apportionment of additional building aid for automated external defibrillators

Relates to the apportionment of additional building aid for automated external defibrillators.

Fred ThieleEducation Committee

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A4075Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Provides that the commissioner of education shall implement regulations authorizing school districts to not duplicate services or tasks to students with IEPs

Provides that the commissioner of education shall implement regulations authorizing school districts to not duplicate services or tasks to students with individualized education programs.

Fred ThieleEducation Committee

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A408Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to election law

Relates to procedures for change of enrollment

Amends procedures for change of party enrollment to require post mark 25 days prior to a primary, general or special election.

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A4080Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in housing

Preferences under the affordable home ownership development program for service related disabled veterans

Provides for preferences under the affordable home ownership development program for service related disabled veterans.

Stephen HawleyHousing Committee

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A4090Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in education

Establishes the Asian Lunar New Year day as a school holiday for all city school districts in N.Y. city with an Asian population of 7.5% or more

Establishes the Asian Lunar New Year day as a school holiday for all city school districts of cities of one million inhabitants or more, with an Asian population of seven and one-half percent or…

Grace MengEducation Committee

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A410Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Establishes a certified wood program

Establishes a certified wood program; defines "certified wood"; further establishes, based on the results of the program for certified wood, a pilot project for certified paper procurement.

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4103Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Includes sworn environmental conservation police officers in definition of police officer for purposes of presumption regarding impairment caused by heart disease

Provides certain disability benefits for disabilities related to heart disease to sworn police officers of the division of law enforcement in the department of environmental conservation; provides…

Peter AbbateGovernmental Employees Committee

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A4118Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Makes it unlawful to sell or distribute end use product formulations for use on humans of DEET with concentrations of DEET of greater than 30 percent

Makes it unlawful to sell or distribute end use product formulations for use on humans of DEET with concentrations of DEET of greater than 30 percent except controlled-release formulations with more…

Richard BrodskyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A4121Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Requires taxicabs in New York city to display the taxi and limousine commission's complaint telephone number on their rear bumpers; sets minimum insurance coverage

Requires taxicabs in New York city to display the taxi and limousine commission's complaint telephone number on their rear bumpers; requires the commission to staff this telephone with a person from…

James F. BrennanCities Committee

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A4123Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Provides that a state agency may deny, suspend or revoke a license on the basis of violations of federal immigration law

Provides that a state agency may deny, suspend or revoke a license, for a period of not greater than five years, on the basis of two violations, occurring in a five year period, of certain…

Barbara ClarkGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4127Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Directs the governor to establish a pilot program providing a 4 day work week for certain state employees

Directs the governor to establish a 2 year pilot program providing a 4 day work week for certain state employees; requires the department of civil service to report on the cost saving derived from…

Michael GianarisGovernmental Employees Committee

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A4136Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in children and families

Prohibits certain child care facilities from employing felons; provides criminal record access for certain child care entities

Prohibits certain enumerated child care facilities from employing or using as volunteers, persons convicted of certain enumerated offenses; also allows the facilities to have access to criminal…

George AmedoreChildren And Families Committee

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A4138Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in economic development

Creates a waterfront revitalization demonstration program

Creates a waterfront revitalization demonstration program within the regional economic development partnership program of the urban development corporation to improve and redevelop waterfront areas…

George AmedoreEconomic Development Committee

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A4165Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Requires dangerous or unsafe structural conditions in structures in New York city to be reported upon knowledge by owners, agents, employees, and engineers

Requires dangerous or unsafe structural conditions in structures in New York city to be reported upon knowledge thereof by owners, agents, employees, and engineers; provides that failure to do so by…

James F. BrennanCities Committee

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A4180Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in transportation

Requires a holder of a class DJ or MJ learners permit, while operating a vehicle, to display a sign indicating that such vehicle is being driven by a new driver

Requires a holder of a class DJ or class MJ learner's permit, while operating a vehicle, to display a sign indicating that such vehicle is being driven by a new driver; further authorizes the…

Sandy GalefTransportation Committee

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A4185Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Establishes requirement for certain persons, including physicians and law enforcement personnel, to file reports of domestic violence

Establishes requirement for certain persons, including, but not limited to, physicians, dentists, optometrists, nurses, substance abuse counselors, mental health professionals, district attorneys…

Felix OrtizSocial Services Committee

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A4192Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Requires palmprints, fingerprints and photographs of juveniles convicted of a felony to be made available by the division of criminal justice services to law enforcement agencies

Requires palmprints, fingerprints and photographs of juveniles convicted of a felony to be made available by the division of criminal justice services to law enforcement agencies upon demand.

Philip RamosCodes Committee

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