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

S618Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation
Relates to specifying requirements for applications for a driver's license and a non-driver identification card
Relates to specifying additional requirements for applications for a driver's license and a non-driver identification card to ensure compliance with federal law.
Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee
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S628Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance
Enacts "Hannah's law"; requires certain insurance policies to include coverage for the cost of enteral formulas for the treatment of eosinophilic disorders
Enacts "Hannah's law"; requires that every health insurance policy or contract which provides medical, major medical or similar comprehensive-type coverage or coverage for prescription drugs include…
John L. SampsonInsurance Committee

S654Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Directs the commissioner of health to notify patients upon the revocation, annulment, suspension or surrender of a license for medical misconduct

Directs the commissioner of health to notify certain patients of record of a physician upon the revocation, annulment, suspension, or surrender of a physician's license for medical misconduct which…

William J. Larkin Jr.Health Committee

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S656Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Eliminates certain fees/charges for purple heart license plates initially issued to purple heart recipients sixty-two years of age or older

Eliminates certain fees/charges for purple heart license plates initially issued to purple heart recipients who are sixty-two years of age or older.

William J. Larkin Jr.Transportation CommitteeTransportation

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S662Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides that photo images of a licensee contained on a renewal license shall be filed for no more than one year from the date of renewal

Provides that photo images of a licensee contained on a renewal license shall be filed for no more than one year from the date of renewal; such provisions shall not apply to any person who is 62…

William J. Larkin Jr.Transportation Committee

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S672Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Includes charity poker as a game of chance that charitable organizations may conduct at local option and provides for the regulation thereof

Includes charity poker as a game of chance that charitable organizations may conduct at local option and provides for the regulation thereof.

William J. Larkin Jr.Racing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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A1041Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Provides a sales tax exemption for equipment and apparatus used for metal fire escapes

Provides a sales tax exemption for equipment and apparatus used for metal fire escapes.

John McEnenyWays And Means Committee

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A3955Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in higher education

Provides in-state tuition rates at New York universities and colleges to qualified immigrant students

Provides in-state tuition rates at New York universities and colleges to qualified immigrant students if such students attended high school in the state for 2 years or more; graduated from high…

Karim CamaraHigher Education Committee

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A6488Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Directs a study of the incidence of autism spectrum disorders in New York

Directs a study of the incidence of autism spectrum disorders in New York and an evaluation of state and local programs for persons diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.

James ConteHealth Committee

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S722Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Establishes no itinerant vendor shall offer for sale baby food, nonprescription drugs or cosmetics

Establishes no itinerant vendor, except for a manufacturer, an authorized manufacturer's representative, or authorized distributor, shall offer for sale baby food, nonprescription drugs or cosmetics.

Craig M. JohnsonConsumer Protection Committee

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S786Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides a maximum $500 tax credit for taxpayer expenses not compensated by insurance related to the purchase of a qualified hearing aid

Provides a maximum $500 tax credit for taxpayer expenses, not compensated by insurance or otherwise, related to the purchase of a qualified hearing aid for the taxpayer or a dependent; limited to…

James S. AlesiInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S821Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Enacts telecommunications privacy law containing provisions regulating the collection, use or disclosure of information by telecommunications carriers

Enacts the telecommunications privacy law containing provisions regulating the collection, use or disclosure of information by telecommunications carriers; requires a telecommunication carrier to…

Carl KrugerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S876Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Provides for the development of a comprehensive campus security plan for the state university of New York, the city university of New York and community colleges;

Provides for the development of a comprehensive campus security plan for the state university of New York, the city university of New York and community colleges.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S2314Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Requires the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in school buildings

Requires the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in elementary and secondary school buildings; authorizes the commissioner of education to annually prescribe a special cost allowance for such…

Shirley L. HuntleyEducation Committee

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S2335Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Raises the minimum legal betting age from eighteen to twenty-one years

Raises the minimum legal betting age from eighteen to twenty-one years for playing charitable games of chance, placing pari-mutuel wagers on horse racing, playing lottery games and playing quick draw.

Frank PadavanRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S2463Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Establishes health care organization accountability for delay, failure or refusal to approve, provide, arrange or timely pay for certain health care services

Provides for accountability of "health care organizations" (i.e., entities, other than a health care provider, that approve, provide, arrange for or pay for health care services, including a health…

Kenneth P. LaValleJudiciary Committee

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S2510Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Increases partial real property tax exemption for residential improvements and an added exemption schedule for LEED certification standards for green buildings in certain cities

Increases partial real property tax exemption for residential improvements and an added exemption schedule for LEED certification standards for green buildings in certain cities.

John A. DeFranciscoLocal Government Committee

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S2523Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Provides that institutions of higher education shall compile reports regarding foreign students enrolled in such institutions

Provides that institutions of higher education shall compile reports regarding foreign students enrolled in such institutions; delineates the statistical information that each approved school must…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S2550Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Notice of committee consideration - requested

Provides that issuers of debit and credit cards shall pay sales and use taxes directly to the commissioner of taxation and finance

Provides that issuers of debit and credit cards shall pay sales and use taxes directly to the state tax commission.

Ruben DiazInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2574Senate· Moved Jan 6, 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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S2607Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Mandates bathroom facilities in parking lots associated with structures having a seating capacity of six thousand or more

Mandates bathroom facilities in parking lots associated with structures having a seating capacity of six thousand or more; entertainment or sporting facilities; at least six water closets for women…

John J. FlanaganConsumer Protection Committee

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S2618Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to prosecution by superior court information following dismissal of an indictment or count thereof

Relates to prosecution by superior court information following dismissal of an indictment or count thereof.

Eric T. SchneidermanCodes Committee

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S2674Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Directs the public service commission to report to the governor and legislative officials on proposed changes to laws and regulations on telephone service

Directs the public service commission to report to the governor and legislative officials on proposed changes to laws and regulations on universal access to adequate and affordable telephone…

Thomas P. MorahanEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S2675Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Establishes the "All Felons DNA Database Act"

Establishes the "All Felons DNA Database Act"; requires all adults and juveniles convicted of a felony after January 1, 2003 shall be required to be added to the state's DNA identification index.

Thomas P. MorahanFinance Committee

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S2693Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires a horse-drawn carriage operating at night to be equipped with functioning front and rear lamps

Requires a horse-drawn carriage operating at night to be equipped with functioning front and rear lamps.

Darrel J. AubertineTransportation Committee

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S2698Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Designates civil enforcement officers employed by Jefferson county sheriff's office as peace officers

Designates civil enforcement officers employed by Jefferson county sheriff's office as peace officers; does not give authority to carry firearm unless duly licensed.

Darrel J. AubertineCodes Committee

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S2699Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides for the issuance of distinctive license plates bearing the words "New York salutes the 10th Mountain Division"

Provides for the issuance of distinctive license plates bearing the words "New York salutes the 10th Mountain Division"; establishes the 10th Mountain Division scholarship fund.

Darrel J. AubertineTransportation Committee

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S2700Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Authorizes employees of the division of fish, wildlife and marine resources acting in the performance of his or her official duties to use silencers

Authorizes employees of the division of fish, wildlife and marine resources acting in the performance of his or her official duties to use silencers.

Darrel J. AubertineEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2709Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Establishes in N.Y. city a bus rapid transit and bus mobility demonstration program to enforce certain restrictions

Establishes in a city with a population of one million or more a bus rapid transit and bus mobility demonstration program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bus lanes by means of bus lane…

Martin Malavé DilanTransportation Committee

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S2716Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to providing a performance of duty disability retirement benefit for members of the armed forces injured in combat

Provides a performance of duty disability retirement benefit for members of a public retirement system who are members of the armed forces and are injured in combat; such benefit shall be 75% of…

Eric AdamsCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S2742Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Relates to a real property tax exemption for property owned by certain persons performing active duty in a combat zone

Authorizes municipalities to offer a real property tax exemption for property owned by certain persons performing active duty in a combat zone in an amount equal to ten percent of the value of the…

Martin J. GoldenVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2745Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes a business franchise and personal income tax credit for the targeted human pharmacological project fee paid to the Food and Drug Administration

Establishes a business franchise and personal income tax credit for the targeted human pharmacological project fee paid to the Food and Drug Administration for the purposes of submitting a human…

Martin J. GoldenInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2821Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Prohibits disclosure of testimony of a party to a health care quality assurance or peer review proceeding

Prohibits the disclosure and discovery of the testimony of a party to a health care quality assurance or peer review proceeding; further adds the failure to cooperate and participate in the quality…

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S2846Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Creates the lupus research enhancement program and the lupus research enhancement fund, and authorizes an appropriation

Creates the lupus research enhancement program; creates the lupus research enhancement fund; authorizes an appropriation therefor.

Diane J. SavinoHealth Committee

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S2881Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Establishes commission on feasibility of constructing and operating light rail commuter system between counties of Ulster, Sullivan and Orange, and New York city

Establishes commission on feasibility of constructing and operating light rail commuter system between the counties of Ulster, Sullivan and Orange, and the city of New York.

John J. BonacicFinance Committee

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S2883Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Permits the transfer of a lifetime hunting license held by a person killed in combat to a family member

Permits the transfer of a lifetime hunting license held by a member of any military branch of the United States of America, who died in combat or while deployed for military purposes on or after…

John J. BonacicEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2884Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Creates a regents large animal veterinarian loan forgiveness program

Creates a regents large animal veterinarian loan forgiveness program; establishes the number, criteria and notification requirements to receive an award under such program; establishes such awards…

John J. BonacicHigher Education Committee

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S2886Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Enacts provisions relating to collective negotiations by health care providers with certain health care plans

Enacts provisions relating to collective negotiations by health care providers with certain health care plans; applies to health benefit plans that provide benefits for medical or surgical expenses…

John J. BonacicHealth Committee

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S2891Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Relates to the procedural continuity of legislation during the two-year session

Provides that bills which have reached order of third reading but which shall not have been acted on by the house before the end of the first year of the two-year legislative session shall maintain…

John J. BonacicJudiciary Committee

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S2895Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Authorizes the superintendent of insurance to promulgate regulations relating to the replacement of automobile glass

Prohibits insurer from recommending a particular repair facility for replacement of auto glass unless expressly requested by the insured person to do so.

John J. BonacicInsurance Committee

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S2905SenateA2627· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Provides for required instruction in physical education in elementary schools

Provides for required instruction in physical education in elementary schools; requires that the regents shall include in its rules that students in elementary schools shall participate in physical…

John J. FlanaganEducation CommitteeEducation

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S2929Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides for a special election, at the discretion of the governor, to fill vacancies in the office of comptroller and attorney-general

Provides for a special election, at the discretion of the governor, to fill vacancies in the office of comptroller and attorney-general.

Joseph A. GriffoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2935Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Requires the removal from an insured's record of claims any claim paid for lost property which was not lost and the insured reimbursed the insurer for the claim

Requires the removal from an insured's record of claims any claim made in good faith and paid for lost property which was not lost and the insured reimbursed the insurer for the claim after the lost…

John J. FlanaganInsurance Committee

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S2996Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to rights and obligations of a municipality electing integrated non-participating owner status in gas and oil wells

Relates to rights and obligations of a municipality electing integrated non-participating owner status in gas and oil wells; provides that such municipal owner shall not have obligations for taxes,…

David J. ValeskyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S3058Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides for the issuance of a multiple event caterer's permit

Authorizes the state liquor authority to issue multiple event caterer's permits.

James L. SewardInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3072Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Alters requirements applicable to health insurance secured by qualifying small businesses

Alters requirements applicable to health insurance secured by qualifying small businesses; expands the availability of health care coverage.

David J. ValeskyInsurance Committee

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S3073Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes a tax credit for training expenses for emerging technology employees

Establishes a tax credit for training expenses for emerging technology employees; requires that training must be for full-time employees involved in the development, modification or improvement of…

David J. ValeskyInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3104Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Authorizes the trustees of the state university of New York and city university of New York to create academic review boards to study the cost of college textbooks

Authorizes the trustees of the state university of New York and city university of New York to create academic review boards for the review of textbooks sold, purchased or used for academic purposes…

Ruben DiazHigher Education Committee

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S3165Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Makes it an improper employer practice for a county legislature to reject an agreement negotiated by an employee organization when such agreement can be implemented

Makes it an improper employer practice for a county legislature which has allocated funds to reject an agreement negotiated by an employee organization which has been certified to represent…

Diane J. SavinoCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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