Bills by

Owen H. Johnson

Senator

20,524 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →ojohnson@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

20,524 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

A9420Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in election law
Requires paper ballots have a box, oval or other marking area that the voter may intentionally fill in to alert the voting system that any and all undervotes on the ballot are unintentional
Requires paper ballots have a box, oval or other marking area that the voter may intentionally fill in to alert the voting system that any and all undervotes on the ballot have been done so…
Sandy GalefElection Law Committee
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A9423Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes
Directs the division of criminal justice services to study and report on laws, rules and regulations relating to air guns
Directs the division of criminal justice services to study, review and report, to the governor and the legislature, on the laws, rules and regulation and policies relating to air rifles, air pistols…
Michael Gianaris

A9419Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to election law

Provides that election inspectors may vote through the use of an absentee ballot rather than through the use of a special ballot

Provides that election inspectors may vote through the use of an absentee ballot rather than through the use of a special ballot.

Sandy GalefElection Law Committee

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A9422Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Allows an applicant to use either of his or her last two income tax years for purposes of determining eligibility for the enhanced STAR exemption

Allows an applicant to use either of his or her last two income tax years for purposes of determining eligibility for the enhanced STAR exemption.

Sandy GalefReal Property Taxation Committee

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A9416Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Repeals subdivision 3 of section 727 of the real property tax law relating to petitions for review of the assessment on property

Repeals a provision of the real property tax law relating to petitions for review of the assessment on property.

Kevin CahillReal Property Taxation Committee

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A9417Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Authorizes assessing units to provide a real property tax exemption for private airports

Allows cities and towns to pass a local law or resolution, subject to permissive referendum, to allow a real property tax exemption for privately-owned, public use airports; the percentage of…

Kevin CahillReal Property Taxation Committee

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S6340Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Grants retroactive tier I membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Christina M. Haggerty

Grants retroactive tier I membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Christina M.

William T. StachowskiCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S6339Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Increases the cap on the total number of charter schools in the state to four hundred and permits operation of additional sites

Increases the cap on the total number of charter schools in the state to four hundred; permits operation of schools for different grades at additional sites; provides that the incorporation period…

Malcolm A. SmithEducation Committee

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S6337Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Authorizes tax increment bonds payable from real property taxes levied by a school district within a blighted project area

Authorizes tax increment bonds payable from real property taxes levied by a school district within a blighted project area.

David J. ValeskyLocal Government Committee

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S6411Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Establishes environmental standards and protections in the insurance business, and provides incentives and tax credits for offering green insurance

Establishes environmental standards and protections in the insurance business, and provides incentives and tax credits for offering green insurance.

Antoine M. ThompsonInsurance Committee

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S6328Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes the crime of promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child in the first degree

Establishes the crime of promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child in the first degree; definitions.

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

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S6326Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Prohibits leaving a child under the age of seven unattended in a motor vehicle

Provides that where a person responsible for the welfare of a child under the age of seven leaves such child inside a motor vehicle without the supervision of a person who is at least twelve years…

Craig M. JohnsonTransportation Committee

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A9432Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Relates to the practice of public accountancy by accountants who are not licensed in New York state; repealer

Relates to the practice of public accountancy by accountants who are not licensed in New York state; allows accountants licensed in other states to have practice privileges in New York.

Deborah GlickHigher Education Committee

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A9431Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Requires landowners to disclose if property has ever been contaminated from methamphetamines before sale or lease

Requires landowners to disclose if property has ever been contaminated from methamphetamines before sale or lease.

Joseph LentolJudiciary Committee

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S6324Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Considered by committee - defeated

Prohibits sex offender treatment programs from requiring that inmates or applicants for such program admit guilt to any crime as a prerequisite for admission into such program

Prohibits sex offender treatment programs from requiring that inmates or applicants for such program admit guilt to any crime as a prerequisite for admission into such program.

Pedro Espada Jr.Crime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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A9445Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Amend and recommit to corporations, authorities and commissions

Creates the New York title guaranty authority

Creates the New York title guaranty authority to initiate and operate a program which shall offer guaranties of real property titles in this state.

Richard BrodskyCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A9443Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Increases penalties for failing to stop at a red light where such failure caused an accident or injury or death of another person

Increases penalties for failing to stop at a red light where such failure caused an accident or injury or death of another; fine up to $500; 90 day suspension of license; mandatory attendance at…

Michael CusickTransportation Committee

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A9442Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Authorizes the village of Ocean Beach in Suffolk county to appoint James Albanese to a full-time competitive police officer position

Authorizes the village of Ocean Beach in Suffolk county to appoint James Albanese to a full-time competitive police officer position.

Ginny FieldsGovernmental Employees Committee

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A9437Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Establishes environmental standards and protections in the insurance business, and provides incentives and tax credits for offering green insurance

Establishes environmental standards and protections in the insurance business, and provides incentives and tax credits for offering green insurance.

Crystal Peoples-StokesInsurance Committee

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A9438Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Authorizes the owner or operator of a fleet of livery boats to acquire a recreational marine fishing license for its patrons

Establishes a marine and coastal district livery boat recreational marine fishing license which shall be held by the owner or operator of a fleet of livery boats, and which authorizes lessors of…

Harvey WeisenbergEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A9441Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in labor

Directs state insurance fund to offer title insurance and authorizes superintendent of insurance to implement such

Directs state insurance fund to offer title insurance and authorizes superintendent of insurance to implement such.

Richard BrodskyLabor Committee

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A9434Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in education

Requires adequate training in the use of automated external defibrillators and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Requires adequate training in the use of automated external defibrillators and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

David McDonoughEducation Committee

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A9440Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Creates tax abatements for certain commercial properties located within the Kingsbridge Armory mall project

Creates tax abatements for certain commercial properties located within the Kingsbridge Armory mall project.

Nelson CastroReal Property Taxation Committee

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S6316Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Creates a permanent environmental justice advisory group

Creates a permanent environmental justice advisory group; provides that the function of the group is to ensure that no group of people, including a racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic group, bears a…

Kevin S. ParkerEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S6314Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Authorizes the owner or operator of a fleet of livery boats to acquire a recreational marine fishing license for its patrons

Establishes a marine and coastal district livery boat recreational marine fishing license which shall be held by the owner or operator of a fleet of livery boats, and which authorizes lessors of…

Dean G. SkelosEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S6313Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Abolishes the New York city and Nassau county regional off-track betting corporations and establishes a reconstituted Metropolitan OTB

Abolishes the New York city and Nassau county regional off track betting corporations and establishes a reconstituted Metropolitan OTB.

Eric AdamsRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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A9459Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Prohibits hosting, suffering, permitting, organizing, or allowing gatherings where minors are drinking alcoholic beverages

Prohibits hosting, suffering, permitting, organizing, or allowing gatherings where minors are drinking alcoholic beverages.

Sandy GalefEconomic Development Committee

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A9457Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Allows local legislation relating to parental liability for damage caused by an infant's commission of the crime of making graffiti

Allows local legislation relating to parental liability for damage caused by an infant's commission of the crime of making graffiti.

Ginny FieldsJudiciary Committee

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A9477Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Provides an income tax credit to taxpayers who donate farm products to charitable or nonprofit organizations

Provides an income tax credit equal to the full market value of donated farm products to taxpayers who donate farm products to charitable or nonprofit organizations.

Fred ThieleWays And Means Committee

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A9479Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires the MTA to renegotiate the joint service operating agreement with the state of Connecticut

Requires the MTA to renegotiate the joint service operating agreement with the State of Connecticut; eliminates the metropolitan commuter transportation tax imposed on the residents of Dutchess,…

Aileen GuntherCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A9376Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to providing an address for a driver's license and registration

Requires applicants to provide a street address when applying for a license and registration; allows police access to such street addresses.

Dennis H. GabryszakTransportation Committee

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A9375Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Includes pension and retirement plans as plans eligible for income reduction when determining eligibility for enhanced STAR exemption

Includes pension and retirement plans as plans eligible for income reduction when determining income eligibility for senior citizens under the enhanced STAR exemption.

Dennis H. GabryszakReal Property Taxation Committee

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A9374Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing and wagering

Creates a scratch off lottery ticket with an arts theme; proceeds from such lottery ticket shall be made available for the support of elementary and secondary art ed

Requires the division of lottery to produce a scratch off lottery ticket with an arts theme; proceeds from such lottery ticket shall be made available for the support of elementary and secondary art…

Dennis H. GabryszakRacing And Wagering Committee

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A9363Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires that mattresses and upholstered furniture be fire retardant pursuant to regulation to be adopted by the office of fire prevention and control

Requires that mattresses and upholstered furniture be fire retardant pursuant to regulations to be adopted by the office of fire prevention and control; authorizes exemptions from the requirement…

Dennis H. GabryszakConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A9366Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to providing that sex offenders shall be ineligible to serve on school boards

Provides that no person who has been convicted of any offense under article one hundred thirty of the penal law shall be eligible for appointment or election to the office of trustee or member of a…

Dennis H. GabryszakEducation Committee

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A9352Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to banks

Requires financial institutions to notify a customer prior to charging a fee based on account inactivity

Requires financial institutions to notify a customer thirty days prior to charging a fee based on account inactivity; such notice shall include a telephone number and the full contact information of…

Dennis H. GabryszakBanks CommitteeFinance

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A9362Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Requires the district attorney to file information with the accusatory instrument when certain crimes are committed against a woman and it is not charged as a hate crime

Requires the district attorney to file information with the accusatory instrument when certain crimes are committed against a woman and it is not charged as a hate crime.

Dennis H. GabryszakCodes Committee

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