Bills by

Ellen C. Jaffee

Assembly Member

11,958 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

11,958 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

A9064Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to banks
Changes the name of the banking department to the department of banking and financial services
Changes the name of the banking department to the department of banking and financial services; changes the name of the banking board to the banking and financial services board changes the name of…
Michael BenjaminBanks Committee
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A9076Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in correction
Authorizes the sheriff to charge prisoners fees to support the operations of the facility where they are incarcerated; requires inmates to assist in the provision of services
Authorizes the sheriff to charge prisoners fees to support the operations of the facility where they are incarcerated and requires the inmates of the facility to assist in the provision of necessary…
Stephen HawleyCorrection Committee

A6092Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Relates to preliminary procedures, petitions and special provisions regarding abandoned infants; repealer

Relates to procedures, petitions and special provisions regarding abandoned infants; defines abandoned infant; sets forth preliminary procedures; and provides for sustaining or dismissing a petition…

Amy PaulinJudiciary Committee

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A9075Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides for behavioral health wraparound demonstration projects combining services through the office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities,the office of mental health and the department of health

Provides for behavioral health wraparound demonstration projects combining services through the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, the Office of Mental Health, the…

Mark J.F. SchroederHealth Committee

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A7990Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Authorizes the Hamburg central school district to receive certain apportionments on an accelerated basis

Authorizes the Hamburg central school district to receive certain apportionments on an accelerated basis.

Jack Quinn IIIEducation Committee

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S6082Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Implements various provisions of law relating to racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding

Implements various provisions of law relating to racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding.

Eric AdamsRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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A7689Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Relates to manufactured homes certificate of title and the conveyance and encumbrance of manufactured homes as real property

Relates to manufactured homes certificate of title and the conveyance and encumbrance of manufactured homes as real property.

Marc AlessiJudiciary Committee

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S6081SenateA7689· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Relates to manufactured homes certificate of title and the conveyance and encumbrance of manufactured homes as real property

Relates to manufactured homes certificate of title and the conveyance and encumbrance of manufactured homes as real property.

Kenneth P. LaValleHousing, Construction And Community Development CommitteeHousing

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A7863Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Directs the department of health to use state employees in determining eligibility for the child health plus, the medical assistance program and family health plus

Directs the department of health to use state employees in determining eligibility for the child health plus, the medical assistance program and family health plus.

Peter AbbateHealth Committee

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A7870Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local governments

Authorizes town of Brookhaven to establish a housing and community court, and provides for its powers and duties

Authorizes the town of Brookhaven to establish a housing and community court to assist the district court in the disposition of all violations of town laws, codes and ordinances, and provides for…

Fred ThieleLocal Governments Committee

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S5030Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Prohibits rental car companies from discriminating on the basis of geographical location

Prohibits rental car companies from discriminating on the basis of the geographical location of the residence of the person attempting to enter into the rental agreement; prohibits imposing of…

John J. FlanaganConsumer Protection Committee

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S5067Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to the implementation of a surcharge on plastic shopping bags used to transport consumer goods

Relates to the implementation of a surcharge on plastic shopping bags used to transport consumer goods.

Eric T. SchneidermanInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5080Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Relates to excepting from community rating requirements group health insurance policies issued to multiple employer trusts

Excepts from community rating requirements group health insurance policies issued to multiple employer trusts consisting of municipal corporations and public benefit corporations.

Antoine M. ThompsonInsurance Committee

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S5083Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes crimes relating to computer intrusion, use of a minor in effectuation of such crimes, and cyberterrorism; repealer

Establishes the crimes of computer intrusion in the third degree, computer intrusion in the second degree, computer intrusion in the first degree, aggravated computer intrusion, use of a minor in…

Vincent L. LeibellCodes Committee

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S5091Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to providing a tax credit for the purchase of an electrical generator

Relates to providing a tax credit for the purchase of an electrical generator; such credit shall be equal to the amount expended in the previous tax year for the purchase of a electrical generator.

Vincent L. LeibellInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5094Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Directs Suffolk county social services district to withhold rent payments for housing accommodations in Islip which do not comply with the local building codes

Directs the Suffolk county social services district to withhold rent payments for housing accommodations in the town of Islip which do not comply with the state and local building codes.

Owen H. JohnsonSocial Services Committee

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S5109Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Creates an action for damages against a contractor for failure to pay prevailing wages or taxes, contributions, assessments, or benefits

Creates an action for damages against a contractor for failure to pay prevailing wages or taxes, contributions, assessments, or benefits.

Diane J. SavinoLabor Committee

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S5220Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Sets criteria for approval of rent increases resulting from major capital improvements in certain dwellings

Establishes criteria for approval of rent increases to rent regulated property resulting from major capital improvements to insure that the work performed is an enhancement or upgrade to a housing…

Liz KruegerHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S5361Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Creates the state emergency health powers act and enacts legislation relating to terrorism

Creates the state emergency health powers act; establishes measures to detect and track potential and existing public health emergencies and measures to declare a state of public emergency;…

Dale M. VolkerVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S5371Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Mandates that every owner of a cabaret establishment, but which is not a restaurant shall install security cameras

Enacts "Imette's Law"; mandates that every owner of an cabaret establishment, but which is not a restaurant, shall install security cameras at every entrance and exit of such establishment.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S5382Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Enacts the public benefits for professional facilities act

Enacts the "public benefits for professional facilities" act; defines terms; provides that any state or local authority that grants any benefit, for the purpose of construction, reconstruction,…

Bill PerkinsCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S5518Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Provides for the state to assume all costs of basic quality education; repealer

Makes provisions for the state to assume all costs of basic quality education and for the elimination of real property taxes for the support of education; requires board of regents to establish a…

Eric T. SchneidermanEducation Committee

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S5547Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Provides factors and requirements to be considered and followed when health care practitioner's diagnosis differs from treating health care practitioner as to disability

Provides factors to be considered when a health care practitioner's opinion differs from that of referral's treating health care practitioner as to a disability; requires such health care…

Martin Malavé DilanSocial Services Committee

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S5610Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Relates to the entitlement to unpaid leave of absence for victims of domestic violence

Relates to the entitlement to unpaid leave of absence for victims of domestic violence; permits victims of domestic violence to take an unpaid leave of absence for ninety days from employment to…

Joseph E. RobachLabor Committee

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S5630Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Prohibits transfer of civil service employees to a higher salary grade if at time of the transfer there is an eligible list, preferred list, or re-employment roster

Prohibits the transfer of civil service employees to higher salary grade than the position held by the employee prior to the transfer if at the time of the transfer there is an eligible list,…

Diane J. SavinoCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S5018Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Permits certain public safety dispatchers, public safety telecommunicators and communication officers to retire upon completion of 25 years of creditable service

Permits certain public safety dispatchers, public safety telecommunicators and communication officers employed by the state, or a county or municipal 911 department to retire upon completion of 25…

Diane J. SavinoCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S5019Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Relates to contractors who continually use sub-contractors who fail to pay the prevailing wage

Relates to contractors who continually use sub-contractors who fail to pay the prevailing wage.

Diane J. SavinoLabor Committee

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S5051Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Establishes a task force on occupational wellness

Establishes a task force on occupational wellness to study and evaluate the existing health of the state's workforce and the potential benefits of implementing occupational wellness programs; such…

Malcolm A. SmithHealth Committee

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S5065Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Relates to unfair claim settlement practices

Enacts provisions relating to unfair claim settlement practices; provides that an insurer doing business in this state shall be liable to a policy holder for such insurer's refusal to pay or…

Eric T. SchneidermanInsurance Committee

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S5077Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Prohibits disclosure of highway, bridge, tunnel and other thoroughfare toll and transit records, with exceptions

Prohibits the disclosure of highway, bridge, tunnel and other thoroughfare toll records, and commuter railroad and transit records to protect privacy, unless necessary to perform law enforcement…

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

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S5088Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Establishes a residential condominium owner's bill of rights

Enacts a bill of rights for owners of residential condominium units to provide fair and equitable treatment of all unit owners; directs the attorney general to promulgate a handbook summary of the…

Vincent L. LeibellHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S5099Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Assists public employees in securing affordable housing in New York state

Assists public employees in securing affordable housing in New York state; public employee homeownership assistance funds where programs are collectively bargained with employers; promulgate rules…

Diane J. SavinoCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S5122Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to exempting dyed Diesel motor fuel used in farming or manufacturing

Relates to exempting dyed Diesel motor fuel used in farming or manufacturing.

David J. ValeskyInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5128Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Provides free tuition expenses for dependent family members of N.Y. state military personnel

Provides free tuition expenses for SUNY or CUNY to surviving dependent family members of NYS military personnel who have died while performing official military duties.

Roy J. McDonaldVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S5131Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Creates a veteran's home and land ownership loan program

Creates a veteran's home and land ownership loan program to provide loans to veterans to purchase homes or unimproved land suitable for building; such loans to be secured by a second mortgage.

Roy J. McDonaldVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S5149Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Grants senior citizens the option to renew motor vehicle registration for one year or two years

Provides that persons sixty-five years of age or older shall have the choice of registering their motor vehicle or renewing such registration for a period of one year or two years.

Thomas P. MorahanTransportation Committee

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S5157Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Prohibits an insurer from preventing an insured from assigning his or her right to reimbursement for out-of-network services to such service provider

Prohibits an insurer from preventing an insured from assigning his or her right to reimbursement for out-of-network services to such service provider.

Thomas P. MorahanInsurance Committee

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S5249Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Directs the department of health to use state employees in determining eligibility for the child health plus, the medical assistance program and family health plus

Directs the department of health to use state employees in determining eligibility for the child health plus, the medical assistance program and family health plus.

Thomas K. DuaneHealth Committee

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S5254SenateA2129· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Enacts the "Omnibus Prevailing Wage Enforcement Act"

Enacts the "Omnibus Prevailing Wage Enforcement Act"; creates the office of the prevailing wage fraud inspector general for increased vigilance in the effort to achieve prevailing wage enforcement;…

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonLabor CommitteeEconomy

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S5290Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to elections

Relates to the procedure to fill vacancies for representatives in Congress

Relates to the procedure to fill vacancies for representatives in Congress; provides for a special popular election; sets procedures for independent nominating petitions.

Daniel L. SquadronElections Committee

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S5311Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to imposing stricter penalties for certain sexual offenses; repealer

Imposes stricter penalties for certain sexual offenses involving children; creates additional offenses related to sexual offenses against children.

Thomas P. MorahanCodes Committee

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S5313Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Establishes the crimes of abstraction or misapplication of medical assistance money, funds or property in the first, second and third degree

Establishes the crimes of abstraction or misapplication of medical assistance money, funds or property of an organization authorized as a medicaid provider in the first, second and third degrees…

Thomas P. MorahanHealth Committee

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S5324Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Provides an additional annual apportionment of building aid for certain school facilities

Provides an additional annual apportionment of building aid for instructional facilities housing significant numbers of nonresident secondary pupils from an adjacent school district.

Thomas P. MorahanEducation Committee

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S5356Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Provides residential electric customers with an option for greater control of the cost of such service by installing real time smart meters

Provides residential electric customers with an option for greater control of the cost of such service by the installation of real time smart meters; establishes sales, rental and service providers…

Vincent L. LeibellEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S5409Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Includes "alien status" (defined) in list of grounds determining commission of unlawful discriminatory practice and state civil rights violation; excepts credit

Outlaws discrimination because of alien status; includes alien status as a grounds for determining a commission of an unlawful discriminatory practice or a state civil rights violation; provides…

Hiram MonserrateInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5422Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes the uniform mediation act

Establishes the uniform mediation act; establishes that a mediation communication is privileged and is not subject to discovery or admissible in evidence unless waived or precluded; prohibits…

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S5427Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides for the establishment of seasonal limited use highways and minimum maintenance limited use highways; repealer

Provides for the establishment by towns of seasonal limited use highways and minimum maintenance limited use highways; repeals existing provisions relating to limited use highways.

Darrel J. AubertineTransportation Committee

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S5468Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Enacts the woman's right to know act; repealer

Enacts the "woman's right to know act"; provides women facing unplanned pregnancies who are considering abortion with full information and reflection time prior to having an abortion performed upon…

Darrel J. AubertineHealth Committee

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S5485Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Relates to the liability of landowners who permit recreational uses of their land

Amends provisions relating to the liability of landowners who permit recreational uses of their land; provides that landowners owe no duty to keep premises safe for entry, passage or other…

George WinnerJudiciary Committee

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