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

S3778Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions
Relates to promotional examinations for certain positions and promotions and transfers to administrative positions in state service
Relates to promotional exams for certain positions and promotions and transfers to administrative positions in state service.
Diane J. SavinoCivil Service And Pensions Committee
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S3852Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development
Relates to the right of tenant association to have the first option to purchase a housing unit
Relates to the right of tenant association to have the first option to purchase a housing unit.
Liz KruegerHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

S3893Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Adds additional powers and duties of the board of trustees of the NYC fire department pension fund and authorizes such board to draw upon assets of such pension fund

Provides for the powers and duties of the board of trustees of the NYC fire department pension fund and authorizes such board to draw upon assets of such pension fund to pay expenses.

Diane J. SavinoCities Committee

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S3918Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Relates to the premises on which games of chance may be conducted

Relates to the premises on which games of chance may be conducted.

John J. FlanaganRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S3919Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Prohibits the formation of a subsidiary of a public authority without prior approval of the legislature

Prohibits the formation of a subsidiary of a public authority without prior approval of the legislature.

John J. FlanaganCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S3967Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Grants private citizens broad authorization to commence civil judicial actions under certain titles of the environmental conservation law

Enacts "private environmental law enforcement act"; authorizes any private citizen who has an interest which is or may be adversely affected to commence civil judicial actions for injunctive or…

Suzi OppenheimerEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4015Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

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…

Thomas P. MorahanEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S403Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Authorizes insurance coverage for equipment and supplies used for the treatment of ostomies

Authorizes every policy that provides medical coverage shall include coverage for equipment and supplies used for the treatment of ostomies; allows a copayment to be imposed on equipment and…

Joseph E. RobachInsurance Committee

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S4034Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Requires the public service commission to review compensation paid to certain high level policy making employees of gas or electric corporations

Requires the public service commission to review at least once every three years, compensation paid to certain high level policy making employees of gas and/or electric corporations where such…

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S4069Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Allows certain members of public retirement systems to retire without a reduction of benefits due to early retirement upon age 55 and at least 25 years of service

Allows Tier 2, 3 and 4 members of the NYS&LERS and certain other public retirement systems to retire without a benefit reduction due to early retirement upon attainment of age 55 and the completion…

John J. FlanaganCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4169Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Establishes the Nissequogue River state park

Establishes the Nissequogue River state park.

John J. FlanaganCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S4180Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Establishes the "Family and medical leave independent savings account act"; provides a tax credit for employee compensation deferred to such accounts

Establishes the "Family and medical leave independent savings account act"; provides a tax credit for employee compensation deferred to such accounts.

John J. FlanaganLabor Committee

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S4189Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Enacts the "wireless telephone service consumer protection act", setting various standards to be enforced by the state consumer protection board

Enacts the "wireless telephone service consumer protection act", setting various standards to be enforced by the state consumer protection board; authorizes the board to promulgate rules and…

John J. FlanaganEnergy And Telecommunications CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

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S422Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Provides strict liability for medical costs resulting from a dog bite or bites; exemptions allowed for police work dogs, hearing dogs and service dogs

Provides strict liability for medical costs resulting from a dog bite or bites; allows exemptions for police work dogs, hearing dogs and service dogs; allows additional recovery where it can be…

Neil D. BreslinJudiciary Committee

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S4220Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes certain cities to implement a pilot truck weight photo-monitoring system at certain intersections throughout the city

Authorizes certain cities to implement a pilot truck weight photo-monitoring system at certain intersections throughout the city; requires owners of trucks to be monetarily liable when an operator…

Daniel L. SquadronTransportation Committee

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S4229Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Requires medical care insurance policies to include coverage for the care of Alzheimer's and related disease patients upon request

Provides for the coverage of Alzheimer's and related disease patients under group and individual health insurance contracts and non-profit medical or health service corporations; certain terms…

Diane J. SavinoInsurance Committee

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S4232Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to the monitoring of vehicular traffic speed by electronic toll collection systems operated by public authorities

Relates to the monitoring of vehicular traffic speed by electronic toll collection systems operated by public authorities; prohibits the public authority from making such vehicle speed data…

Diane J. SavinoTransportation Committee

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S4292Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Sets procedures for the conduct of line-ups: only one suspect may be presented at a time, notice to be given to witnesses, grounds for suppression of evidence

Sets procedures for the conduct of police line-ups: only one suspect (in person or photo) may be presented at a time, notice to be given to witnesses concerning the identification process, and…

Kevin S. ParkerCodes Committee

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S43Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Enacts the "pedestrian safety enhancement act of 2009"

Enacts the "pedestrian safety enhancement act of 2009"; requires that all vehicles emit sound to aid in the safety of blind pedestrians, other pedestrians, cyclists and children.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Transportation Committee

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S433Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Authorizes school districts to utilize funding subject to contract for excellence requirements in subsequent school years

Authorizes school districts to utilize funding subject to contract for excellence requirements in subsequent school years.

Darrel J. AubertineEducation Committee

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S4457Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Prohibits the division of housing and community renewal from adopting various rules and regulations pertaining to rent regulated housing accommodations

Prohibits the division of housing and community renewal from adopting various rules and regulations pertaining to rent regulated housing accommodations: notice of application for rent reduction,…

Eric T. SchneidermanHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S4466Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Extends the timeframe within which owners of certain private dwellings may be eligible to receive real property exemptions

Extends the timeframe within which owners of certain private dwellings may be eligible to receive real property exemptions.

Andrew J. LanzaHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S4488Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Creates the anatomical gift act; repealer

Creates the anatomical gift act; repeals current provisions; enacts procedures for making anatomical gifts; widens the class of individuals authorized to make a gift after the donor's death;…

Thomas K. DuaneHealth Committee

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S45Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to the adoption of a school district budget upon the voters failing to approve a budget

Provides that in the event that the original proposed school budget is not approved by the voters, the sole trustee, trustees or board of education shall adopt a final budget and such proposed…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Education Committee

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S4567Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Relates to landowner recreational liability and farm and horseback riding operation liability relief; and enacts the "equine activity safety code act"

Limits the liability of a farm or "u-pick" operation for injuries incurred while a person was picking and buying agricultural products; expands the limited exemption of a property owner from…

Michael H. RanzenhoferJudiciary Committee

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S458Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Authorizes commissioner of agriculture and markets to seek injunctive relief for violations concerning kosher foods

Authorizes the commissioner of agriculture and markets to institute an action in law or equity to enforce certain kosher food laws and specifically enumerates such violations subject to enforcement…

Carl KrugerAgriculture Committee

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S4611Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Provides that the domestic partner of a deceased member of the police department and fire department in the city of New York shall be entitled to health insurance

Provides that when a retired member of the fire or police department in the city of New York dies and is enrolled in a health insurance plan, the surviving spouse or eligible domestic partner, until…

George OnoratoCities Committee

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S4626Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires motor vehicle repair shops to provide written notice to customers that an insurance company cannot require a person to use a specific repair shop

Requires motor vehicle repair shops to provide written notice to customers that an insurance company cannot require a person to use a specific repair shop.

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S4644Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Requires certain persons and officials, teachers, superintendents and certain professionals to complete training in reporting cases of suspected child abuse

Requires certain persons and officials required to report suspected child abuse and maltreatment to complete ongoing training; further all teachers, school superintendents and licensed professionals…

Velmanette MontgomeryChildren And Families Committee

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S4668Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Relates to forensic DNA testing and to requests for certain DNA test comparisons

Establishes the minimum period of time that forensic samples should be retained by investigating authorities; creates the state commission for the integrity of the criminal justice system, as an…

Eric T. SchneidermanFinance Committee

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S4736Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Relates to the effectiveness of the additional beverage containers to the environmental conservation law

Relates to the effectiveness of the additional beverage containers to the environmental conservation law; repeals certain provisions of the environmental conservation law related thereto; requires…

Carl KrugerFinance Committee

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S474Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Provides that all governments and municipalities shall comply with all local, state and federal laws and rules in constructing or leasing facilities

Provides that all governments and municipalities shall comply with all local, state and federal laws and rules in constructing or leasing facilities; defines the term "unit of government".

Andrew J. LanzaLocal Government Committee

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S4758Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Requires police identification line-ups to be conducted sequentially

Requires police identification line-ups to be conducted sequentially, with defendants appearing one at a time.

Thomas K. DuaneCodes Committee

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S4822Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides for increase in penalty for threat with what appears to be a bomb

Provides for increase in penalty for threat with what appears to be a bomb in relation to robbery in the second degree.

Darrel J. AubertineCodes Committee

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S484Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Prohibits raising of tolls by the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority to increase funds transferred to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority or New York city

Provides that toll rates charged by the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority for the use of any project operated by the authority shall not be raised for the purpose of increasing the amount of…

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S4857Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Relates to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's ability to enter into contracts with foreign persons or corporations

Relates to the Port Authority of New York's ability to enter into contracts with foreign persons or corporations.

Vincent L. LeibellVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S4863Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Enacts the "Stony Brook university quality higher education and economic development act"

Enacts the "Stony Brook university quality higher education and economic development act".

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S4884Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Establishes New York Health Plus to provide comprehensive health coverage to all New Yorkers

Establishes New York Health Plus to provide comprehensive health coverage to all New Yorkers; provides for a phase-in period for such program and requires the governor to submit a financing plan to…

Thomas K. DuaneHealth Committee

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S4956Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to the definition of freshwater wetlands; repealer

Relates to the definition of freshwater wetlands; repeals section relating to the applicability of the freshwater wetlands article; provides authority of DEC over wetlands which are one acre or…

Antoine M. ThompsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S496Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides for notification to hospital patients upon intake of reports of hospital-acquired infections

Provides for notification to hospital patients upon intake of reports of hospital-acquired infections.

Andrew J. LanzaHealth Committee

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S4971Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Increases the value of the exemption for certain solar or wind energy systems or farm waste energy systems

Increases the value of the exemption for certain solar or wind energy systems or farm waste energy systems; provides that where the municipality does not tax at full value such exemption shall be…

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

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S521Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Creates a debt management board; repealer

Creates a debt management board with authority to set a limit on state debt; authorizes the use of surplus moneys to reduce outstanding state funded debt; limits the amount of state debt that may be…

Tom LibousFinance Committee

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S538Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Allows individuals to register their telefacsimile telephone numbers with the consumer protection board as part of the "do not call" statewide registry

Allows individuals to register their telefacsimile telephone numbers with the consumer protection board as part of the "do not call" statewide registry.

James S. AlesiConsumer Protection Committee

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S617Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Exempts crimes of making graffiti and possession of graffiti instruments from youthful offender procedure after defendant is found guilty of such a charge

Exempts crimes of making graffiti and possession of graffiti instruments from youthful offender procedure after defendant is found guilty of such a charge.

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S639SenateA1794· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Requires the suspending of pay of tenured teachers upon the conviction of a felony for possessing certain sexual performance materials

Provides for the suspending of pay of tenured teachers upon conviction of a felony for possessing or promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child or using, possessing or promoting a sexual…

William J. Larkin Jr.Education CommitteeEducation

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S64Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to banks

Prohibits banking organizations from issuing checks for unsolicited loans

Prohibits banking organizations from issuing checks or drafts to any person or other legal entity when the endorsement or deposit of such check or draft by such person or other legal entity would…

John L. SampsonBanks Committee

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S650Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Provides for licensing and regulating health insurance purchasing cooperatives serving sole proprietors and small employers

Provides for the licensing and regulation of health insurance purchasing cooperatives serving sole proprietors and small employers; provides that purchasing alliances or cooperatives operating…

William J. Larkin Jr.Insurance Committee

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S653Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Increases mileage limit within which transportation for school children will be provided, including to nonpublic schools

Increases the maximum mileage limitation for the transportation of children by school districts to and from school from 15 to 25 miles, the cost thereof is to be treated as an ordinary contingent…

William J. Larkin Jr.Education Committee

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