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

S2629Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection
Provides for the proper packaging and labeling of pharmaceutical drugs; creates penalties for intentional fraud
Provides for the proper packaging and labeling of pharmaceutical drugs; creates penalties for intentional fraudulent replacement, packaging, and labeling of such drugs; provides for better consumer…
Frank PadavanConsumer Protection Committee
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S2637Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business
Establishes special class A-1 distiller's license for distillers with alternating premises
Authorizes the issuance of a special class A-1 distiller's license for operation on the premises of certain other distiller licensees to produce up to 10,000 gallons per year from New York…
William J. Larkin Jr.Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

S2694Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Increases the amount for which work must be contracted out through a competitive bid process in Saint Lawrence county

Increases the amount for which work must be contracted out through a competitive bid process in Saint Lawrence county.

Darrel J. AubertineTransportation CommitteeTransportation

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S2715Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

New York renewable energy sources act

Requires certain providers of electric service to purchase electricity from eligible electric generators; establishes a rate schedule for certain renewable energy projects; prescribes the powers and…

Antoine M. ThompsonEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S2733Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Prohibits the placement of certain insureds in the motor vehicle insurance assigned risk plan based upon any accident occurring while responding to an accident

Prohibits the placement of an insured in the motor vehicle insurance assigned risk plan based upon any accident arising from such insured's operation of a motor vehicle while responding to an…

Kenneth P. LaValleInsurance CommitteeFinance

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S2758Senate· Moved Jan 6, 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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S2762Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Amends the definition of "emergency service"

Amends the definition of "emergency service"; provides that such term shall include returning from the operation, or parking, of an authorized emergency vehicle, when such vehicle is engaged in…

Joseph E. RobachTransportation Committee

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S2774Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to prostitution offenses; creates the new crimes of unlawful prostitution and sexual exploitation of a child

Relates to prostitution offenses; creates the new crimes of unlawful prostitution and sexual exploitation of a child.

Dale M. VolkerCodes Committee

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S2878Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Directs the office of minority health to establish a program of data collection for the assessment of health and health care of minorities in N.Y. state

Directs the office of minority health to establish a program of data collection for the assessment of disparities in health and the delivery of health care to minorities in New York state.

John J. BonacicHealth Committee

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S2888Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Requires a report relating to insurance fraud to include the incidence of misrepresentation by insureds of the principal place where vehicles are garaged and driven

Requires that the report due to the governor and to legislative leaders relating to insurance fraud include the incidence of misrepresentation by insureds of the principal place where vehicles are…

John J. BonacicCodes Committee

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S2894Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Creates a task force on interagency cooperation within the forestry industry

Creates a task force on interagency cooperation within the forestry industry.

John J. BonacicEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2985Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides for a tax exemption for commercial horse boarding services when provided by a commercial horse boarding operation

Provides for a tax exemption for commercial horse boarding services when provided by a commercial horse boarding operation; defines terms.

Michael H. RanzenhoferInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2988Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Provides that any person who knowingly harbors, houses or employs a defaulting sex offender and who fails to contact law enforcement regarding the offender is guilty

Provides that any person who knowingly harbors, houses or employs a sex offender who has failed to register or verify address and employment, and who fails to contact his or her local law…

Michael H. RanzenhoferCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S2998Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to amount of apportionments of deficiencies in apportionments of state monies to certain nonpublic schools to reimburse them for their expenses in complying with certain state requirements

Relates to amount of apportionments and deficiencies in apportionments of state monies to certain nonpublic schools to reimburse them for their expenses in complying with certain state requirements.

Suzi OppenheimerEducation Committee

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S3002Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Allows the estate of Redmond O'Hanlon to file for an accidental death benefit

Allows the estate of Redmond O'Hanlon to file for an accidental death benefit.

Andrew J. LanzaCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S3005Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Increases the amount combat veterans shall be exempt from real property taxation to thirty-five percent

Increases the amount combat veterans shall be exempt from real property taxation to thirty-five percent.

Andrew J. LanzaVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S3027Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Relates to insurance coverage for certain prostheses

Relates to insurance coverage for prostheses which are necessary to compensate for the loss of a limb due to accident, injury or disease or the treatment of such conditions provided a treating…

Kenneth P. LaValleInsurance Committee

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S3085Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides a tax credit in the amount of five hundred dollars for the purchase and registration of a four-stroke snowmobile

Provides a tax credit in the amount of five hundred dollars for the purchase and registration of a four-stroke snowmobile.

David J. ValeskyInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S31Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Provides for the regulation of conduct on school property and at school-authorized activities

Provides for the regulation of conduct on school property and at school-authorized activities; authorizes school districts to develop their code of conduct with input from community representative…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Education Committee

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S3112SenateA8800· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Authorizes the local enactment of residency requirements for certain employees of police departments; salary increases and civil service credit

Authorizes the enactment of local laws requiring residency in cities with a population of one million or more for members of the police force appointed to such positions; provides increased salaries…

Shirley L. HuntleyInvestigations And Government Operations CommitteeLegal

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S3133Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides that operators of hybrid vehicles shall be permitted to travel in high occupancy vehicle lanes regardless of the number of passengers in such vehicle

Provides that operators of qualified hybrid vehicles shall be permitted to travel in high occupancy vehicle lanes regardless of the number of passengers in such vehicle; defines terms.

Kenneth P. LaValleTransportation Committee

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S3137Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Establishes the New York state independent budget office

Creates the New York state independent budget office with a director to be appointed by a special committee composed of the assembly speaker and minority leader, the temporary president and minority…

Joseph A. GriffoJudiciary Committee

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S3139Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Limits tenure of temporary president of the senate, speaker of the assembly, minority leaders and committee chairs

Limits the tenure of the temporary president of the senate, speaker of the assembly, minority leader of the senate and minority leader of the assembly to 8 years; limits the tenure of the chairman…

Joseph A. GriffoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3167Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Enacts the residential clean heat and power efficiency act of 2009

Enacts the residential clean heat and power efficiency act of 2009 to encourage homeowners to achieve significantly improved energy use efficiency and reduced pollutant emissions in meeting their…

Joseph A. GriffoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3168Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to residential micro-combined heat and power generating equipment

Relates to net energy metering for residential micro-combined heat and power generating equipment.

Joseph A. GriffoEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S3184Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Establishes the Hudson School of Math, Science and Engineering Regional Technology Institute; provides governing board powers and duties

Establishes the Hudson School of Math, Science and Engineering Regional Technology Institute; provides governing board, powers and duties; purpose being to expand learning opportunities,…

John J. BonacicEducation Committee

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S3196Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to exempting diesel motor fuel used by ambulance services from certain taxes

Exempts diesel motor fuel used by and sold to ambulance services from certain taxes.

David J. ValeskyInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3220Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Authorizes mutual aid agreements between counties for the provision of services by coroners and medical examiners

Authorizes mutual aid agreements between counties for the provision of services by coroners and medical examiners.

George D. MaziarzLocal Government Committee

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S3233Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Notice of committee consideration - withdrawn

Expands coverage of sex offender registration act

Expands coverage of sex offender registration act; includes certain persons within the provisions of the sex offender registration act who have had pleas accepted or who have had verdicts entered…

John J. FlanaganMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S3241Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Authorizes counties and the city of New York to impose a fee on probationary people for the cost of drug tests

Authorizes counties and the city of New York to impose fees on persons serving probation for the actual cost of drug tests up to $600 per year.

John J. FlanaganCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S3298Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides that the N Y city health and hospital corporation spend a minimum of 10% of its budget on acute care and emergency room facilities in each borough

Provides that the New York city health and hospital corporation spend a minimum of 10% of its budget on acute care and emergency room facilities in each borough and requires a representative from…

Andrew J. LanzaCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S33Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes a person is guilty of grand larceny in the fourth degree when he or she steals property and is in possession of an anti-security item

Establishes a person is guilty of grand larceny in the fourth degree when he or she steals property and is in possession of an anti-security item; makes criminal possession of an anti-security item…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Codes Committee

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S3339Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Determines workers' compensation rates based upon number of hours worked for an employer

Determines workers' compensation rates based upon number of hours worked for an employer; requires maintenance of accurate records and provides a penalty for failure to maintain such records.

Thomas K. DuaneLabor Committee

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S3376Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to the refundability of the investment tax credit for research and development property

Relates to the refundability of the investment tax credit for research and development property where any taxpayer allowed certain credits that conducts basic, applied or translational research that…

Carl KrugerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S338Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Provides for the licensure of agents of authorized title insurance companies

Provides for the licensure of authorized title insurance company agents and empowers the insurance department to administer all requirements relating thereto; requires the superintendent of…

Carl KrugerInsurance Committee

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S3403Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Allows commissioner of environmental conservation to enter into a contract for the undertaking of an urban reforestation project

Allows commissioner of environmental conservation to enter into a contract for the undertaking of an urban reforestation project by or through a city with a population of greater than 20,000;…

José M. SerranoEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

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S3409Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Authorizes the employment of state and local work release inmates by not-for-profit organizations and public service projects

Authorizes the employment of state and local work release inmates by not-for-profit organizations and public service projects.

Catharine YoungCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S3444Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Relates to allowing veterans to fish for free in state parks

Allows veterans of the armed forces of the United States to fish for free in state parks under the jurisdiction of a state agency.

José M. SerranoCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S3517Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Provides that all persons convicted of being spectators at animal fights shall be guilty of a misdemeanor

Provides that all persons convicted of being spectators at animal fights shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and provides for increased penalties for a second offense.

José M. SerranoAgriculture Committee

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S3526Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to elections

Provides for a referendum on the question "Do you support the division of New York into two separate states ?"

Provides for a referendum on the question "Do you support the division of New York into two separate states?"

Joseph E. RobachElections Committee

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S3548Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Provides that an eligible member of the public retirement system may buy service credit for certain military service with two years of credited service

Provides that an eligible member of the public retirement system may buy service credit for certain military service with two years of credited service.

George D. MaziarzCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S3572Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Requires food service establishments to post a warning when trans fat is used in some or all of their food preparation

Requires food service establishments to post a warning when trans fat is used in some or all of their food preparation.

Diane J. SavinoHealth Committee

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S3620Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Establishes a bus rapid transit program and relates to safety guidelines and procedures involving transit buses

Establishes a bus rapid transit program and relates to safety guidelines and procedures involving transit buses.

Martin Malavé DilanTransportation Committee

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S3688Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Relates to limited-profit housing companies

Relates to limited-profit housing companies; authorizes certain companies to pay dividends or interest in excess of six percent per annum; relates to the dissolution of certain rental housing…

John L. SampsonHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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