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

S2019Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education
Authorizes the board of trustees of the city university of New York to permit persons sixty years of age or over to take courses given without tuition
Authorizes the board of trustees of the city university of New York to permit persons sixty years of age or over to take courses given without tuition, either for credit, or without examination,…
Martin J. GoldenHigher Education Committee
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S2027Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging
Expands volunteerism by making use of AARP's database and institutes volunteer certificate programs
Expands volunteerism by making use of the databases of statewide aging organizations, and institutes volunteer certificate programs which train volunteers and individuals in programs to use the…
Martin J. GoldenAging Committee

S2043Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Relates to audio-visual coverage of judicial proceedings; repealer

Relates to audio-visual coverage of judicial proceedings; defines terms; provides exemptions; authorizes judicial discretion; provides supervision of audio-visual coverage and mandatory pre-trial…

John A. DeFranciscoJudiciary Committee

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S2054Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to the time for response from a local government to an application for a mining permit

Provides that a local government shall have ninety days, increased from thirty, to make certain determinations in response to an application for mining activities.

David J. ValeskyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2064Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

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.

Shirley L. HuntleyLocal Government Committee

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S2067Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Requires clear and legible dating along with recommended conditions of storage to ensure freshness of certain perishable foods and provides penalties for violations

Requires clear and legible dating along with recommended conditions of storage to ensure freshness of perishable foods; makes exemptions; authorizes enforcement and the imposition of a written "stop…

Shirley L. HuntleyConsumer Protection Committee

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S2070Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Establishes the mutual housing company rehabilitation loan fund and makes an appropriation therefor

Establishes the mutual housing company rehabilitation loan fund and makes an appropriation in the amount of ten million dollars to provide loans to mutual housing companies in existence for twenty…

Shirley L. HuntleyHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S2071Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Provides for health insurance coverage for nutritional care provided through licensed nutritionists

Provides for health insurance coverage for nutritional care provided through licensed nutritionists.

Shirley L. HuntleyInsurance Committee

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S2101Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Permits disclosure of arrest and prosecution records of applicants for employment in police departments and law enforcement agencies

Permits disclosure of arrest and prosecution records of applicants for employment by police departments and other law enforcement agencies.

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S2108Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Creates the crime of facilitating a sex offense through electronic communication

Creates the crime of facilitating a sex offense through electronic communication, a class D felony; defines electronic communication to include the transfer of electronic communication through the…

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S2149Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Increases the fines for certain handicapped parking violations

Increases the maximum fine for unauthorized off-street parking in a space designated for the handicapped from seventy-five dollars to one hundred dollars for the first offense and the minimum fine…

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S2150Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes definitions with respect to larceny from mentally disabled or mentally incapacitated persons

Establishes definitions with respect to larceny from mentally disabled or mentally incapacitated persons; sets forth an affirmative defense if the defendant appropriated the property in the course…

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S2153Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to providing a tax credit for the purchase of gun safety equipment

Provides a 25% tax credit against personal income taxes for the purchase of gun safety equipment up to $500.

George D. MaziarzInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2166Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to banks

Prohibits employer withdrawal from direct deposit account without notice to and permission from account owner

Prohibits employer withdrawal from direct deposit account without notice to and permission from account owner, who must be given 15 days notice of withdrawal and must give depository bank written…

Kevin S. ParkerBanks Committee

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S2194Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Increase the state board of acupuncture from a minimum of eleven members to a minimum of thirteen members, increasing the number of licensed acupuncturists from four

Increases the state board of acupuncture from a minimum of eleven members to a minimum of thirteen members, increasing the number of required licensed acupuncturists from four to six on such board.

Martin J. GoldenHigher Education Committee

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S2195Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Extends real property partial tax exemptions for qualified veterans to include taxes for school purposes

Extends real property partial tax exemptions for qualified veterans to include taxes for school purposes.

Martin J. GoldenVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2229SenateA8858· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Relates to pharmaceutical reimbursement under the EPIC program and Medicaid for certain small pharmacies

Relates to pharmaceutical reimbursement under the EPIC program and Medicaid for pharmacies that it is determined dispense on average under two hundred scripts a day.

Betty LittleAging CommitteeHealth

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S1560Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Establishes the I live New York student loan and loan forgiveness program

Establishes the I live New York student loan and loan forgiveness program; provides eligible students shall include those residing in NYS and in full-time attendance in a NYS associate's or…

Kenneth P. LaValleCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S1592Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Provides that the state office for the aging shall be deemed a consumer directed personal assistance service provider

Permits the office for the aging to contract for consumer directed personal assistance services through specifically defined models.

Martin J. GoldenAging Committee

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S1600Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Notice of committee consideration - withdrawn

Allows firefighters, members of a fire company auxiliary and members of a volunteer ambulance service to solicit funds on roadways

Allows firefighters, members of a fire company auxiliary and members of a volunteer ambulance service to solicit funds on roadways.

David J. ValeskyTransportation Committee

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S1613Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to the granting of excused leave to public officers and state or county employees to undertake screening for colon cancer

Relates to the granting of excused leave to public officers and state or county employees to undertake screening for colon cancer.

David J. ValeskyCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S1619Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Provides that a contract made by a person unlicensed to practice certain professions shall be against public policy

Provides that a contract made by a person unlicensed to practice engineering services, architectural services or landscape architectural services which assumes responsibility for both design and…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S1642Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Expands the products which may be purchased for public use

Expands the products which may be purchased for public use by including renewable energy resources; increases the cost premium percentage for renewable energy generated in New York.

David J. ValeskyLocal Government Committee

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S1671Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Justifies the use of physical force on grounds surrounding a dwelling

Expands instances when a person may use physical force to protect his or her dwelling to include areas surrounding such dwelling; includes common areas owned by a cooperative or condo association.

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

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S1684Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Considered by committee - defeated

Increases the penalty for multiple convictions of torturing or failing to provide sustenance to an animal

Increases the penalty for multiple convictions of torturing, killing or failing to provide sustenance to an animal to a class E felony, if convicted within five years from the date of a prior…

John J. FlanaganAgriculture Committee

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S1722Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to surplus revenues collected from returnable beverage containers, NY state specific UPC codes and the collection of deposits for bottles of water; repealer

Relates to surplus revenues collected from returnable beverage containers, New York state specific UPC codes and the collection of deposits for bottles of water.

Carl L. MarcellinoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1813Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Grants Normajean Cesario a retroactive system membership date in the New York state and local employees' retirement system

Grants Normajean Cesario a retroactive system membership date and tier 1 status in the New York city employees' retirement system.

Andrew J. LanzaCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S1815Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes political subdivisions having jurisdiction over highways to permit smoke free school zone signs to be placed within the rights of way

Authorizes political subdivisions having jurisdiction over highways to permit smoke free school zone signs to be placed within the right of way of such highways.

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S1819Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires port authority to acquire economic impact statement prior to increasing bridge and tunnel tolls

Requires the port authority of New York and New Jersey to acquire an economic impact statement by an independent contractor at least 30 days prior to increasing bridge and tunnel tolls.

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S1893Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Provides for the sale of motor fuel to senior citizens sixty-five or older with full service at self service prices

Requires owners and operators of premises or facilities for the retail sale of motor fuels for use in motor vehicles and offering self service and full service at the same time to provide full…

Jeffrey D. KleinAging Committee

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S1894Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Enacts the medical malpractice insurance premium credit act

Enacts the medical malpractice insurance premium credit act; provides a tax credit for a percentage of medical malpractice premiums paid by such taxpayer; defines relevant terms.

Jeffrey D. KleinInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1895Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Creates the Play for the Cure breast cancer education lottery to fund breast cancer educational projects

Creates the "Play for the Cure" breast cancer education lottery to fund breast cancer educational projects; provides for the creation of a special instant scratch off game; creates a separate…

Jeffrey D. KleinRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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A3953Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Reconstitutes the Roosevelt Island operating corporation to be the Roosevelt Island community

Reconstitutes the Roosevelt Island operating corporation board of directors; provides that the corporation shall be governed by an elected rather than appointed board; makes numerous related…

Micah KellnerCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A4702Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Relates to commencement of a small claims action in New York city civil courts

Requires notice by certified mail with return receipt requested for the commencement of a small claims action in New York city civil courts.

Hakeem JeffriesJudiciary Committee

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S2295Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Enacts provisions relating to tuition assistance program awards for certain students who have been granted an exclusion of parental income

Enacts provisions relating to tuition assistance program awards for certain students who have been granted an exclusion of parental income.

Toby Ann StaviskyHigher Education Committee

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S23Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires school buses be equipped with front crossing arms

Requires that all school buses be equipped with, and use, front crossing arms; applies to any school bus manufactured on or after January 1, 2011.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Transportation Committee

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S2313Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Provides for account wagering on simulcast horse races within and without the state

Provides for account wagering on simulcast horse races within and without the state; authorizes the operation of multi-jurisdictional account wagering providers in this state, subject to the rules…

Eric AdamsRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S2389Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Provides for certain insurance coverage of Chinese medicine services when performed by a licensed or certified acupuncturist

Provides for certain insurance coverage of Chinese medicine services when performed by a licensed or certified acupuncturist; defines "Chinese medicine".

Frank PadavanInsurance Committee

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S2526Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Enacts the Smart Growth for the New Century Act

Enacts the Smart Growth for the New Century Act; allows for the submission of a smart growth plan; establishes a smart growth review board; sets powers and duties of the smart growth review board;…

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

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S2541SenateA667· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Provides a tax exemption from sales and compensating use taxes on alternative energy systems

Provides a tax exemption from sales and compensating use taxes on alternative energy systems including alternative energy systems, new Energy Star appliances and tangible personal property used in…

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

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S2569Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Increases the amount of a tax credit for automated external defibrillators

Increases the amount of a tax credit for automated external defibrillators from five hundred dollars to one thousand five hundred dollars.

Toby Ann StaviskyInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2573Senate· Moved Jan 6, 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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S2596Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to the hiring of certain legislative employees

Relates to the hiring of certain legislative employees; requires certain non-partisan legislative employees to be hired from a list developed through a competitive examination; includes payroll,…

John J. BonacicInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S26Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Creates the crime of committing an offense while impersonating a police officer or peace officer

Creates the crime of committing an offense while impersonating a police officer or peace officer when he or she commits a specified offense and during the course of such specified offense either…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Codes Committee

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S2601Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Relates to the fees that may be charged by a county clerk's office

Relates to the fees that may be charged by a county clerk's office; requires that a county clerk not accept any document for recording if unnecessary personal identifying information is written on…

John J. FlanaganLocal Government Committee

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S2602Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides for the offer of state-owned real property not needed for state purposes to the municipality or county in which it is located

Provides for the offer of state-owned real property determined not to be needed for state purposes to the municipality in which it is located, or the county if the municipality declines; permits…

John J. FlanaganInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2605Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides for the mapping of breast cancer in the state

Requires mapping of breast cancer in the state; requires pesticide business to submit reports to the department of environmental conservation, which reports shall be in electronic format; changes…

John J. FlanaganHealth Committee

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S2611Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Provides for licensing of residential realty managers

Provides for the licensing of individuals and companies engaged in the business of residential realty management; imposes a one hundred fifty dollar annual registration fee; further imposes on every…

Carl KrugerJudiciary Committee

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S2624Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Makes piercing the body of a child under the age of eighteen years an unlawful body marking

Makes piercing or branding the body of a child under the age of eighteen years by means of body piercing or branding instruments the class B misdemeanor of unlawfully dealing with a child in the…

Frank PadavanCodes Committee

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