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

S1875Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health
Provides for a program of asthma disease management and control within the department of health
Provides for a program of asthma disease management and control within the department of health; program shall provide various services to health care providers, patients, and others; authorizes the…
Jeffrey D. KleinHealth Committee
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S1876Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education
Establishes additional criteria for library systems to obtain state aid by requiring compliance with regulations restricting minors access to obscene materials
Establishes additional criteria for library systems to obtain state aid by requiring compliance with regulations restricting minors access to obscene materials through the use of computers…
Jeffrey D. KleinEducation Committee

S2282Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Requires credit reporting agencies to furnish proof of identity theft to creditors upon debtor's request

Requires credit reporting agencies to furnish proof of identity theft to creditors upon debtor's request.

Kevin S. ParkerConsumer Protection Committee

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S2303Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Requires that the chances of winning lottery games be printed on lottery tickets

Requires that the chances of winning lottery games be printed on lottery tickets; requires that such chances of winning be printed on the face of lottery tickets, clearly identified, described in…

Frank PadavanRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S2309Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Provides for the retention of qualified public defenders through assistance in repaying student loans

Provides for the retention of qualified public defenders through assistance in repaying student loans.

Eric AdamsHigher Education Committee

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S2323Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Increases the reimbursement rate paid by the state to cities for repair and maintenance of state arterials

Increases the reimbursement rate paid by the state to cities for repair and maintenance of state arterials; increases such reimbursement amount from $.85 to $1.25 per square yard of pavement area;…

Frank PadavanTransportation Committee

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S2324Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to penalties for the illegal shipment of cigarettes

Relates to penalties for the illegal shipment of cigarettes and the authority of state and local authorities to bring actions to recover civil fines for such violations.

Frank PadavanHealth Committee

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S2345Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Requires audio and video recording of statements made during criminal interrogations of felony offenses

Provides that an oral or written statement of an accused made as a result of a custodial interrogation shall be presumed inadmissible as evidence against such accused in any criminal proceeding…

Eric T. SchneidermanCodes Committee

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S237Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Removes a cap on allowable real property tax exemptions available to certain veterans

Removes caps on allowable real property tax exemptions available to several categories of military veterans.

Kenneth P. LaValleVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2382Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Prohibits operation of lottery vending machines unless machine is located in specified locations: bars, private clubs, tobacco businesses and certain work places

Prohibits the operation of lottery vending machines unless machine is located in specified locations: bars; private clubs; tobacco businesses; and certain places of employment (i.e., that have an…

Frank PadavanRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S2505Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to supervision, coordination and approval of highway routing designations for the transportation of hazardous materials

Provides that the department of transportation shall be responsible for the supervision, coordination and approval of highway routing designations for the transportation of hazardous materials in…

John A. DeFranciscoTransportation Committee

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S2522Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes and directs the metropolitan transportation authority to prepare a study on the feasibility of developing a Long Island high speed rail initiative

Authorizes and directs the metropolitan transportation authority to prepare a study on the feasibility of developing a Long Island high speed rail initiative for the operation of a high speed rail…

Kenneth P. LaValleTransportation Committee

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S2525Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Enacts the "higher education community service opportunity act"

Enacts the "higher education community service opportunity act" to encourage and promote a program whereby students who have benefitted from society's assistance with their post secondary education…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S2540Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Authorizes the chemical treatment of sex offenders

Authorizes the chemical treatment of violent felony sex offenders with medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) treatment according to a schedule of administration monitored by the department of…

Kenneth P. LaValleCodes Committee

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S2546Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides that residential buildings shall be deemed eligible buildings for the green building tax credit

Provides that residential buildings shall be deemed eligible buildings for the green building tax credit.

Kevin S. ParkerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2564Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Relates to the residency requirement for the real property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers in certain counties

Provides that in certain counties, volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers need not reside in the city, town or village served by the fire company or ambulance service to be eligible for the…

John A. DeFranciscoLocal Government Committee

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S2579Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Provides for the apportionment of certain school aid commencing on and after July 1, 2010

Provides for the apportionment of certain school aid commencing on and after July 1, 2010.

David J. ValeskyEducation Committee

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S2588Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Enacts "Nixzmary's Law" to establish the class A-I felony of aggravated murder of a child for which the sentence shall be life imprisonment without parole; repealer

Enacts "Nixzmary's Law" to establish the class A-I felony of aggravated murder of a child for which the sentence shall be life imprisonment without parole; aggravated murder of a child shall include…

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S2620Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Enacts the "taxpayer advocate act" to create the office of taxpayer advocate

Enacts the "taxpayer advocate act" to create the office of taxpayer advocate.

John A. DeFranciscoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2636Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides for a demonstration project for the use of enforcement cameras on high occupancy vehicle and bus lanes on the Staten Island Expressway

Provides for a demonstration project for the use of enforcement cameras on high occupancy vehicle and bus lanes on the Staten Island Expressway.

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S2663Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Provides that two owners of real property may qualify for the persons with disabilities and limited incomes exemption if at least one person is disabled

Provides that two owners of real property may qualify for the persons with disabilities and limited incomes exemption provided that at least one of such persons is disabled.

Dale M. VolkerLocal Government Committee

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S2667Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Authorizes optometrists to prescribe certain drugs that may be used for therapeutic purposes and taken orally

Authorizes optometrists certified to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents for the treatment or prevention of ocular disease, to also use specified oral pharmaceutical agents in their practices;…

David J. ValeskyHigher Education Committee

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S2696Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Makes juvenile delinquents criminally responsible for acts constituting the crime of cemetery desecration in the first degree

Makes juvenile delinquents criminally responsible for acts constituting the crime of cemetery desecration in the first degree.

Darrel J. AubertineChildren And Families Committee

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S27Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Creates the mandatory ignition interlock program; repealer

Creates the mandatory ignition interlock program and the ignition interlock fund; requires installation of ignition interlock device for all persons convicted of driving while intoxicated.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Transportation Committee

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S2738Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Awards annuity to recipients of purple heart medals

Awards annuity to recipients of purple heart medals, who are identified as recipients under executive order 11016 and are New York state residents, annually for the amount of one thousand dollars.

Toby Ann StaviskyVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2743Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to providing for a modification of elementary and secondary school tuition for personal income tax deduction purposes; repealer

Relates to providing for a modification of elementary and secondary school tuition for personal income tax purposes.

Martin J. GoldenInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2747Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides that sentence for commission of certain provisions of murder in the first degree is death or life without parole

Provides that the sentence for committing murder in the first degree when the victim is a police officer, peace officer or correction officer shall be either death or life imprisonment without parole.

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S2757SenateA5766· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Provides for the licensing of genetic counselors; creates the state board for genetic counseling

Provides for the licensing of genetic counselors; creates the state board for genetic counseling.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education CommitteeEducation

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S2811Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Directs public utilities to provide call center service assistance from centers located within the state and the utilities service area

Directs public utilities to provide call center service assistance from centers located within the state and the service area; describes the various services which must be addressed from the call…

Dale M. VolkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S2845Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Authorizes tuition assistance to be paid to students attending educational institutions for which Pell grants may be awarded

Authorizes tuition assistance to be paid to students attending educational institutions for which Pell grants may be awarded.

Diane J. SavinoHigher Education Committee

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S2863Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Establishes the self-sufficiency program within the New York state urban development corporation act

Establishes the self-sufficiency program within the New York state urban development corporation act to promote economic development; defines terms; authorizes the urban development corporation to…

David J. ValeskyCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S2877Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes the qualified solar and fuel cell manufacturer facilities and operations credit

Establishes the qualified solar and fuel cell manufacturer facilities and operations credit.

John J. BonacicInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2906Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Enacts the criminal street gang abatement act of 2009; appropriation

Enacts the criminal street gang abatement act of 2009; creates the crime of gang solicitation, recruitment or retention; creates the crime of gang solicitation, recruitment or retention of minors;…

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

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S2915Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Authorizes villages, towns and counties to enter into shared procurement contracts with state education, local schools and BOCES districts

Authorizes villages, towns and counties to enter into shared procurement contracts to purchase telecommunications and information technology systems with the state education department, local…

John A. DeFranciscoLocal Government Committee

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S2918Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides a fuel tax credit for emergency response volunteers and provides for repeal thereof

Provides a fuel tax credit of up to $500 for emergency response volunteers and provides for the repeal thereof on 12/31/2012.

John A. DeFranciscoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3033Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Authorizes municipalities to adopt a local law authorizing the assessor of such municipality to accept late applications for the STAR exemption

Authorizes municipalities to adopt a local law authorizing the assessor of such municipality to accept applications for the basic STAR exemption and the enhanced STAR exemption for senior citizens…

Kenneth P. LaValleAging Committee

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S3037Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Prohibits incentive arrangements for inducing a health care provider to change prescriptions

Prohibits incentive arrangements for inducing a health care provider to change prescriptions.

Stephen M. SalandInsurance Committee

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S3055Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Provides school tax exemption relief (STAR) to small business with 20 or fewer employees

Provides school tax exemption relief (STAR) to small business with 20 or fewer employees.

James L. SewardLocal Government Committee

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S3090Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Creates the crime of criminal trespass on the field of play of a sports event

Creates the crime of criminal trespass on the field of play; makes it a crime for a fan to enter the field of play of a professional sporting event when such fan does not have permission to be on…

David J. ValeskyCodes Committee

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S311Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Establishes procedures for the collection of overpayments from health care providers

Establishes procedures for the collection of overpayments from health care providers; requires insurers to notify health care professionals regarding billing codes; and requires certain contracts…

George D. MaziarzInsurance Committee

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S3158Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Provides for special accidental death benefits for district attorney investigator members

Provides for special accidental death benefits for district attorney investigator members.

Jeffrey D. KleinLocal Government Committee

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S3211Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Authorizes a person to use physical force, including deadly physical force in defense of a person, in defense of a premises or in defense of a dwelling, residence or

Authorizes a person to use physical force, including deadly physical force in defense of a person, in defense of a premises or in defense of a dwelling, residence or vehicle under specific…

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S3216Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Makes provisions regarding safety of certain employees of the office of mental health, including certain staffing ratios and filling of staff vacancies

Makes provisions regarding safety of certain employees of the office of mental health: provides that the commissioner of the office of mental health shall direct that in outpatient programs no…

George D. MaziarzMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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