Bills by

Craig M. Johnson

Senator

16,516 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →johnson@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

16,516 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

A6416Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health
Directs that all ambulances' shall be equipped with epinephrine auto-injector devices
Directs that all ambulances shall be equipped with epinephrine auto-injector devices.
Linda RosenthalHealth Committee
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A6418Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation
Adds asbestos as a contaminant for purposes of making brownfield site determinations
Adds asbestos as a contaminant for purposes of making brownfield site determinations.
Robin SchimmingerEnvironmental Conservation Committee
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A6426Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in labor

Requires that statements of employee rights and employer obligations for domestic workers are prepared in English, Spanish, Creole and other necessary languages

Requires that statements of employee rights and employer obligations for domestic workers are prepared in English, Spanish, Creole and other necessary languages.

Felix OrtizLabor Committee

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A6438Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Allows local tax collectors to send tax statements by electronic mail to an address provided by a homeowner and to opt out of receiving paper statements

Allows local tax collectors to send tax statements by electronic mail to an address provided by a homeowner and to opt out of receiving paper statements of taxes.

Harvey WeisenbergReal Property Taxation Committee

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A6454Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Prohibits the public display of pornographic magazines or materials by street vendors in N.Y. city

Prohibits the public display of pornographic magazines or materials by street vendors in cities of one million or more; imposes a $100 fine for a first offense, a $250 fine for a second offense, and…

Felix OrtizCodes Committee

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A6461Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Relates to the salaries of full-time city court judges in certain cities

Relates to the salaries of full-time city court judges in certain cities.

Mark J.F. SchroederJudiciary Committee

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A6464Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in veterans' affairs

Includes the war on terrorism within the definition of "period of war" for purposes of the veterans alternative property tax exemption

Includes the war on terrorism which commenced in 2001, within the definition of "period of war" for purposes of the veterans alternative property tax exemption.

Marc AlessiVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A6497Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Relates to modifications increasing federalized itemized deductions for removing underground home heating oil storage tanks

Relates to modifications increasing federalized itemized deductions for removing underground home heating oil storage tanks; such deduction shall be limited to one thousand dollars in any one year.

David McDonoughWays And Means Committee

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A6544Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Enacts the bilingual services act

Enacts the bilingual services act to provide for effective communication between all levels of government and the people of this state who are precluded from utilizing public services because of…

Felix OrtizGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6547Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Enacts the small business relief act of 2009

Enacts the small business relief act; establishes the credit for college to work program; authorizes certain counties to impose taxes at a lower rate than the uniform local rate; relates to research…

Bill ReilichWays And Means Committee

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A6551Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Provides that lands owned by the state for reforestation purposes shall be subject to taxation for all purposes

Provides that lands owned by the state acquired for reforestation purposes shall be subject to taxation for all purposes; removes language which excepted county purposes.

Dierdre ScozzafavaReal Property Taxation Committee

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A6554Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Allows a taxpayer to be allowed a credit for home heating costs when such heating costs exceed five percent of the taxpayer's New York adjusted gross income

Creates a credit for home heating costs; allows a taxpayer to be allowed a credit for home heating costs associated with his or her principal residence when such heating costs exceed five percent of…

Dierdre ScozzafavaWays And Means Committee

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A6558Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Creates the organ donor distinctive license plate program and the "organ donor distinctive plates fund"

Creates the organ donor distinctive license plate program and the "organ donor distinctive plates fund"; provides for an additional annual service charge of $25 to be charged for such plates with a…

Darryl TownsTransportation CommitteeTransportation

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A6577Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in environmental conservation

Provides hunter safety instructors with a free hunting license in consideration for such services

Provides hunter safety instructors with a free hunting license in consideration for such services for the next license year beginning after the date the course was completed.

Daniel BurlingEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A6581Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in correction

Appropriates funds to conduct a survey of inmates to determine the presence of AIDS and related health factors

Provides that the commission of correction is authorized to conduct a survey of persons committed to the custody of the department of correctional services for the purpose of determining the…

Daniel BurlingCorrection Committee

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A6590Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Provides a tax exemption on real property owned by members of volunteer fire companies or voluntary ambulance services in a certain county

Provides a tax exemption on real property owned by members of volunteer fire companies or voluntary ambulance services in any counties having a population of more than 1,334,000 inhabitants but less…

Robert BarraReal Property Taxation Committee

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A6597Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Curtails transmission of unsolicited electronic mail over public computer networks

Curtails transmission of unsolicited electronic mail over public computer networks; creates crime of aggravated harassment of an individual through electronic mail and makes it a class A misdemeanor.

Vivian CookCodes Committee

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A6602Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Authorizes the division of criminal justice services to direct public library systems to place certain warnings of internet dangers for children on such library system

Authorizes the division of criminal justice services to direct public library systems to place certain warnings of internet dangers for children on such library system's internet homepage, including…

Rory LancmanConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A6609Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Repeals provision of the tax law relating to the suspension and revocation of a license to sell lottery tickets for a violation of article 13-F of the public health law

Repeals provision of the tax law relating to the suspension and revocation of a license to sell lottery tickets for a violation of article 13-F of the public health law which are the provisions on…

Daniel BurlingWays And Means Committee

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A6613Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Prohibits state officers and employees from using state aircraft for political purposes

Prohibits a statewide elected official, state officer or employee, member of the legislature or legislative employee to use state aircraft for political purposes; a violation of such restriction…

Daniel BurlingGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6615Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in health

Requires pharmaceutical drug manufacturers and wholesalers to annually disclose all gifts to certain health care practitioners

Enacts the New York state pharmaceutical drug manufacturer and wholesaler disclosure act; requires pharmaceutical drug manufacturers and wholesalers to annually report to the New York department of…

Daniel BurlingHealth Committee

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A6616Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Establishes a civilian medal of valor for conspicuous and unselfish acts of valor, heroism or courage in assisting any other person

Establishes a civilian medal of valor for conspicuous and unselfish acts of valor, heroism or courage in assisting any other person; creates within the executive department, a civilian medal of…

Daniel BurlingGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6622Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to operating permit program fees for sources of regulated air contaminants

Relates to operating permit program fees for sources of regulated air contaminants; increases fee per tonage from $45 to $80.

Ginny FieldsEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A6627Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service in certain hostilities in Afghanistan

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service in certain hostilities in Afghanistan.

William MagnarelliGovernmental Employees Committee

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A6638Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the manner in which members of the metropolitan transportation authority shall be appointed

Relates to the manner in which members of the metropolitan transportation authority shall be appointed; continues governor's control of board.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A664Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Requires no budget bill shall be passed unless it shall have been upon the desks of the members for at least ten days

Requires no budget bill shall be passed or become a law unless it shall have been printed and upon the desks of the members, in its final form, for at least ten calendar legislative days prior to…

Brian KavanaghWays And Means Committee

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A6652Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to election law

Establishes no conduit or intermediary may contribute, loan or guarantee in excess of a certain amount in connection with the nomination or election of any one candidate

Establishes no conduit or intermediary may contribute, loan or guarantee in excess of one thousand dollars in connection with the nomination or election of any one candidate for state or local…

James TediscoElection Law Committee

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A6657Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Provides that liquor authority may include certain terms and conditions as part of various licenses for on-premises consumption to assure premises lawfully operated

Provides that the state liquor authority may, with the consent of the applicant, include certain terms and conditions as part of various licenses for on-premises consumption of beer and liquor for…

Richard GottfriedEconomic Development Committee

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A6669Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in tourism, arts and sports development

Entitles New York state high school graduate free access to state park, parkway, recreational facility or historic site for one year

Entitles New York state high school graduate free access to state park, parkway, recreational facility or historic site for one year.

Greg BallTourism, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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A667Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

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…

Brian KavanaghWays And Means Committee

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A6678Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides for increasing the applicability of brand name and generic prescription drug and other medical services co-payments for medicaid recipients

Provides for increasing the applicability of brand name and generic prescription drug and other medical services, except diagnostic services, co-payments for medicaid recipients.

Robin SchimmingerHealth Committee

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A6733Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Authorizes claiming authorities to retain electronic/surveillance equipment for law enforcement purposes in civil forfeiture actions for the proceeds of a crime

Authorizes claiming authorities or agents to retain electronic equipment or devices and surveillance equipment for law enforcement purposes in civil forfeiture actions for the proceeds of a crime;…

Frank SkartadosCodes Committee

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A6734Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to increasing the refund value of a beverage container paid by a distributor to a dealer

Relates to increasing the refund value of a beverage container paid by a distributor to a dealer where such container was accepted by such dealer without the use of a reverse vending machine.

Joel MillerEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A6738Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Increases tax on alcohol; creates the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Treatment Fund

Increases tax on alcohol; creates the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Treatment Fund; requires an annual report on the spending and allocation of the fund; establishes a task force for the Alcoholism…

Felix OrtizWays And Means Committee

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A6744Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Authorizes the use of kayaks on reservoirs serving the city of New York subject to reasonable rules and regulations

Authorizes the use of kayaks on reservoirs serving the city of New York subject to reasonable rules and regulations.

Greg BallEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A675Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Provides the assessor shall issue a receipt to the applicant of proof of submission of a STAR application

Provides the assessor shall issue a receipt to the applicant of proof of submission of a STAR application.

Kevin CahillReal Property Taxation Committee

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A6759Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Provides for lowering co-payments for covered drugs for certain participants in the elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage program

Provides for lowering co-payments for covered drugs for certain participants in the elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage program.

Daniel BurlingAging Committee

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A6767Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Provides that taxpayer may deduct all health insurance paid by the taxpayer for self, spouse or child

Provides that taxpayer may reduce federal adjusted gross income by an amount equal to all health insurance premiums actually paid by such taxpayer for self, spouse or child, less amount claimed for…

Joel MillerWays And Means Committee

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A6777AssemblyS2989· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Authorizes local social services districts to choose which state- but not federally-required medicaid services to provide and categories of eligibility to cover

Authorizes local social services to choose which state-required but not federally-required medicaid services to provide to eligible persons and which categories of eligibility to cover; directs the…

Robin SchimmingerSocial Services CommitteeHealth

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A6779Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Imposes a ninety day residency requirement for eligibility for medical assistance

Imposes a ninety day residency requirement for eligibility for medical assistance; authorizes the commissioner of health to promulgate any and all rules and regulations and take any other measures…

Robin SchimmingerSocial Services Committee

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A6800Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to tourism, arts and sports development

Dedicates community gardens in the state of New York as parkland

Dedicates community gardens in the state of New York as parkland; requires the appropriate community board in cities with a population of one million or more persons to approve plot's withdrawal…

James F. BrennanTourism, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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A6819Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Relates to the timeliness of prosecutions for assaults committed against children

Relates to the timeliness of prosecutions for assaults committed against children; establishes the period of limitation shall not begin to run until the child has reached the age of eighteen or the…

Dierdre ScozzafavaCodes Committee

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A6856Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Prohibits a member of the legislature from disbursing moneys pursuant to a memoranda of understanding regarding certain line item appropriations prior to an election

Prohibits a member of the legislature from disbursing or making public moneys pursuant to a memoranda of understanding regarding certain line item appropriations prior to such member's election.

Sandy GalefGovernmental Operations Committee

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A686Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to insurer interests in certain motor vehicle repair shops

Provides that on or after September 1, 2011, an insurer may not hold nor acquire interest in a motor vehicle repair shop; insurers that before September 1, 2011 owned an interest in a motor vehicle…

RoAnn DestitoTransportation Committee

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A6861Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions

Limits asbestos-related liabilities relating to certain mergers and consolidations

Limits asbestos-related liabilities relating to certain mergers and consolidations; limits a successor company's responsibility for the predecessor's torts to the total value of the predecessor's…

Dierdre ScozzafavaCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6863Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Relates to the crime of eavesdropping

Relates to the crime of eavesdropping; allows a parent or guardian to intercept certain communications by his or her child.

Dierdre ScozzafavaCodes Committee

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A6865Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in education

Requires school districts to develop and implement programs which develop parents and volunteer mentors as partners for student achievement

Requires school boards and BOCES to develop and implement programs which provide opportunities to develop parents and volunteer mentors as partners for student achievement and which encourage…

Fred ThieleEducation Committee

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A6866Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Establishes office for new Americans, assists local governments in attracting groups of immigrants

Establishes office for new Americans, assisting local governments in attracting groups of immigrants.

Fred ThieleEconomic Development Committee

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A6870Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Imposes longer sentences of imprisonment upon persons convicted of a sex offense, who have a prior conviction of a sex offense committed against a child

Imposes longer sentences of imprisonment upon persons convicted of a sex offense, who have a prior conviction of a sex offense committed against a child.

Karim CamaraCodes Committee

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