Bills by

Ellen C. Jaffee

Assembly Member

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2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

11,958 bills. Ordered by the date of each bill’s latest official action: referral, amendment, floor vote, passage or signature.

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A2154Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health
Requires hospitals to provide notice to employees and patients of environmental health and safety hazards
Requires hospitals to provide notice to employees and patients of environmental health and safety hazards; requires the appointment of an environmental health and safety information access contact…
Steven EnglebrightHealth Committee
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A2156Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to tourism, arts and sports development
Prohibits the operation of all-terrain vehicles in the state forest preserve, Long Island central pine barrens area and Albany pine bush preserve
Prohibits the operation of all-terrain vehicles by the general public in the state forest preserve, Long Island central pine barrens area and Albany pine bush preserve; grants exceptions for the…
Steven EnglebrightTourism, Arts And Sports Development Committee

A2159Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy

Establishes clean energy funds for the improvement of energy efficiency and development of clean energy technologies; repealer

Enacts provisions regarding the electric industry in New York state; prohibits electricity providers from selling electricity generated in a closed service territory and if it is a subsidized…

Steven EnglebrightEnergy Committee

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A2197Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Relates to establishment of "freedom health insurance plans"

Relates to establishment of "freedom health insurance plans"; provides a tax credit for certain health insurance plans purchased by small employers and certain individuals; provides additional…

Joseph MorelleInsurance Committee

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A2200Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Relates to contracts of the power authority of the state of New York

Authorize NYS Economic Development Power Allocation Board to allocate any power available under the economic development program, the power for jobs program, or any other program to eligible…

Joseph MorelleEconomic Development Committee

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A2220Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Allows a person acting as de facto parent to apply to the supreme court for a writ of habeas corpus

Allows a person acting as de facto parent to apply to the supreme court for a writ of habeas corpus to have a minor child brought before the court.

Amy PaulinJudiciary Committee

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A2223Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Creates a task force to study and assess the condition of African American men in New York

Establishes a task force on the condition of African American men in New York; such task force shall consist of 17 members; task force shall report its findings no later than December 31, 2010.

Crystal Peoples-StokesGovernmental Operations Committee

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A2225Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Establishes the university at Buffalo institute for African American studies; appropriation

Establishes the university at Buffalo institute for African American studies; appropriates $100,000 therefor.

Crystal Peoples-StokesHigher Education Committee

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A2233Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Requires cigarette manufacturer to disclose chemical additives in cigarettes

Requires manufacturers of cigarettes sold or distributed in the state to disclose additives used in the manufacture of cigarettes and to identify those substances which have been determined to be…

Brian KavanaghHealth Committee

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A2235Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Establishes the commission on the infrastructure of New York state and provides for its powers and duties

Establishes the commission on the infrastructure of New York state to ensure that the infrastructure of the state meets current and future demand and facilitates economic growth, is maintained in a…

Michael GianarisGovernmental Operations Committee

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A2276Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to the sentencing of persistent child predators

Provides that a person who is found to be a persistent child predator may be sentenced as a felon; defines persistent child predator as one who commits an enumerated misdemeanor offense and who has…

John McEnenyCodes Committee

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A2283Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Provides for the registration and regulation of rental vehicle companies by the commissioner of motor vehicles; repealer

Requires the registration and regulation by the commissioner of motor vehicles of rental vehicle companies, as defined; prohibits discriminatory practices by rental vehicle companies based on age,…

Audrey PhefferConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A2286Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Provides that where a person engaged in the business of repairing household appliances identifies a part which will be necessary for repair, it is deemed warranted

Provides that where a person engaged in the business of repairing household appliances identifies a part which will be necessary for repair, it is deemed warranted for the benefit of the consumer,…

David GanttConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A229Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Increases to 15% the amount of the empire state film production credit that can be taken against taxes administered by N.Y. city

Increases to 15% the amount of the empire state film production credit that can be taken against taxes administered by cities of one million or more; increases the aggregate of the credits which may…

Michael GianarisWays And Means Committee

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A2327Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Authorizes the sale of gift baskets containing alcoholic beverages packaged with New York grown agricultural products

Authorizes the sale of gift baskets containing alcoholic beverages packaged with New York grown agricultural products.

Bill ReilichEconomic Development Committee

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A2329AssemblyS4010· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to the transitioning age of students with disabilities

Provides that the transitioning age of students with disabilities shall commence at the age of fourteen years.

Ellen C. JaffeeEducation CommitteeEducation

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A2354Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides for the use of funds allocated for emergency response training and programs

Provides for the timely use of funds allocated for emergency medical and trauma care, including disaster preparedness, response training and programs.

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

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A1275Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides clarification on the gun show events to include the building structures and grounds where shows occur; and public auctions, flea markets and garage sales

Provides clarification on the definition of gun show events to include the building structures and grounds where shows occur; and to include public auctions, flea markets and garage sales; and…

Amy PaulinCodes Committee

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A1328Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Enacts the "anti-organized retail theft act"

Enacts the "anti-organized retail theft act"; criminalizes organized retail theft and establishes the crime of leader of an organized retail theft enterprise; relates to the authorization of…

Audrey PhefferCodes Committee

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A1344Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Establishes a distinctive "New York recycles" license plate, with the proceeds therefrom deposited into the solid waste account of the environmental protection fund

Establishes a distinctive "New York recycles" license plate, with the proceeds from the additional $25 annual service charge therefor to be deposited into the solid waste account of the…

William ColtonTransportation Committee

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A1347Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Provides for the payment of a relocation allowance to certain employees of the department of correctional services

Provides for the payment of a relocation allowance to certain transferred or reassigned employees of the department of correctional services.

RoAnn DestitoWays And Means Committee

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A1353Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Creates the office of the taxpayer advocate

Creates the office of the taxpayer advocate; directs such office be in the control of the department of taxation and finance; outlines functions and duties of such office; creates mandatory…

Keith L.T. WrightWays And Means CommitteeFinance

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A1384Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Directs the commissioner of labor to establish the form and content for contracts for the employment of domestic workers

Directs the commissioner of labor to establish the form and content for contracts for the employment of domestic workers; requires all contracts for such employment to comply with such form and…

Keith L.T. WrightLabor Committee

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A1387Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local governments

Creates an exception to the competitive bidding process for certain purchases and contracts by political subdivisions, districts and local authorities

Creates an exception to the competitive bidding process for certain purchases and contracts by political subdivisions, districts and local authorities.

Michelle SchimelLocal Governments Committee

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A1430Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to banks

Requires mortgagee banks to provide notice to mortgagors when personal mortgage insurance is no longer required

Requires mortgagee banks to provide written notice to mortgagor when such mortgagor is no longer required to maintain personal mortgage insurance coverage; provides such notice shall be delivered to…

Keith L.T. WrightBanks Committee

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A1434Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Provides for reduction in private passenger automobile insurance premiums for participation in an official police department or other anti-theft program

Requires that any schedule of rates or rating plan for non-commercial private passenger automobile insurance coverage submitted to the superintendent of insurance shall provide for an appropriate…

Keith L.T. WrightInsurance Committee

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A1464Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Allows a court to preclude disclosure of jurors' names and addresses; repealer

Allows a court to issue an order precluding the disclosure of jurors' names and addresses upon a showing by the people that such an order is necessary to prevent bribery, jury tampering or physical…

Keith L.T. WrightCodes Committee

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A1481Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Requires the division of criminal justice services and the chief administrator of the courts to track the number of crimes involving automated teller machines

Requires the division of criminal justice services and the chief administrator of the courts to annually track the number of crimes involving automated teller machines.

Keith L.T. WrightJudiciary Committee

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A1518Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Relates to actions by health care providers against patients

Relates to actions by health care providers against patients; provides that it shall be an affirmative defense to an action by a health care provider against a patient for recovery of payment for an…

William ColtonInsurance Committee

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A1522Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to mental health

Relates to community notice requirements for the location of supported housing for mentally disabled persons

Provides for community notice requirements prior to the location of supported housing for mentally disabled persons by not-for-profit organizations contracting with the office of mental health,…

William ColtonMental Health Committee

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A1525Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Mandates courses of study in internet safety in all public and private schools grades k thru 12

Mandates courses of study in internet safety in all public and private schools grades k thru 12.

William ColtonEducation Committee

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A1531Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Relates to requiring uniform prescription drug information cards

Requires the use of uniform prescription drug information cards or technology for claims processing in a form approved by the national council for prescription drug programs and acceptable to the…

William ColtonInsurance Committee

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A1535Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to correction

Authorizes the commissioner of correctional services to develop and implement programs in correctional facilities to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases

Authorizes the commissioner of correctional services, in consultation with the commissioner of health, to develop and implement programs in every correctional facility to prevent the spread of…

Richard GottfriedCorrection Committee

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A1570Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Provides for the establishment of a state eminent domain ombudsman and provides for the powers and duties thereof; enacts the "eminent domain ombudsman act"

Provides for the establishment of a state eminent domain ombudsman and provides for the powers and duties thereof; assists in the development of guidelines and analyzes actions with potential…

Richard BrodskyJudiciary Committee

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A1576Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Requires state agencies and contractors to recycle 50% of the waste generated on public works construction and demolition sites

Requires state agencies and contractors to recycle 50% of the waste generated on public works construction and demolition sites.

William ColtonGovernmental Operations Committee

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A1585Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy

Directs public service commission to establish rules requiring the development of clean energy technologies by electric corporations

Directs the public service commission to adopt rules and regulations requiring electric corporations to develop and utilize clean energy technologies which annually reduce the pollution generated;…

Steven EnglebrightEnergy Committee

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A1599Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Every policy which provides coverage for prescribed drugs shall provide coverage for any drug most likely to provide relief

Provides that every policy which provides coverage for prescribed drugs shall provide coverage for any drug most likely to provide relief; establishes certain exceptions.

Kenneth ZebrowskiInsurance Committee

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A1603Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Creates an additional criteria to allow more counties to be eligible for empire zone designation

Allows a county which at the time of the application contains no cities within its boundaries, has a population of more than 250,000, has a common border with an adjacent state, has at least two…

Kenneth ZebrowskiEconomic Development Committee

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A1640Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides that impersonation of a disabled veteran vendor is a class A misdemeanor

Provides that impersonation of a disabled veteran vendor, by carrying or possessing a specialized vending license without authority or any form of insignia or by words or actions; designates such…

Jonathan BingCodes Committee

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A1641Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to election law

Provides for ballot pamphlets for general elections and repeals provision for distribution of copies of constitutional amendments

Provides for the state board of elections to prepare and distribute to each voter a ballot pamphlet for every general election; provides for contents thereof and makes numerous related provisions…

Jonathan BingElection Law CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

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A1642Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Provides that no person shall because of their sex be subjected to any discrimination in his or her civil rights

Provides that no person shall because of sex be subjected to any discrimination in his or her civil rights by any other person or by any firm, corporation, or institution, or by the state or any…

Jonathan BingJudiciary Committee

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A2405Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides an increase in the value of property subject to criminal prosecution for misapplication of property

Provides an increase in the value of property subject to criminal prosecution for misapplication of property, and excludes property subject to certain rental purchase agreements.

David GanttCodes Committee

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A2413Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Authorizes the Rockland Housing Action Coalition, Inc. to file an application for a real property tax exemption

Authorizes the Rockland Housing Action Coalition, Inc. to file an application for a real property tax exemption.

Ellen C. JaffeeReal Property Taxation Committee

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A2447Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Redesignates the office of employee relations as the office of employee and retiree relations

Redesignates the state office of employee relations as the office of employee and retiree relations and creates a bureau for retired employees within such office to assist the director on all…

Audrey PhefferGovernmental Employees Committee

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A2453Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in transportation

Prohibits the writing, sending or reading of text messages on a mobile telephone while driving

Prohibits the writing, sending or reading of text messages on a mobile telephone while driving.

Felix OrtizTransportation Committee

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A2460Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to libraries and education technology

Establishes additional state aid to certain merged public library systems

Creates additional state aid for public library systems which merge after January 1, 2010; provides formulas for increased aid based upon the number of library systems which result from mergers and…

J. Gary PretlowLibraries And Education Technology Committee

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A2463Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the impoundment of any motor vehicle operated by a person who drives while ability impaired or intoxicated

Authorizes the impoundment of any motor vehicle operated by a person who drives while ability is impaired or intoxicated; provides for the imposition of towing and storage fees; provides for the…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A2497Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Provides for implementation of domestic violence employee awareness and assistance policies by employers and grants disability benefits credit therefor

Provides for the implementation of domestic violence employee awareness and assistance policies by employers and grants a disability benefits insurance premium credit to the employer for the…

J. Gary PretlowLabor Committee

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