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

S3999Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government
Includes school taxes in the real property tax exemption for certain volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers if the school district decides to opt in
Includes school taxes in the real property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers in the county of Rockland if the school district decides to opt in; removes cap on amount of…
Thomas P. MorahanLocal Government Committee
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S4011Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation
Provides persons with disabilities with access to prearranged for-hire vehicles
Provides persons with disabilities with access to prearranged for-hire vehicles and shuttle services.
Thomas P. MorahanTransportation Committee

S4062Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to the delivery of material goods, supplies and services by or to the chancellor of the city school district of the city of New York

Relates to the delivery of material goods, supplies and services by or to the chancellor of the city school district of the city of New York.

Eric T. SchneidermanEducation Committee

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S4078Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Provides for a notice of conveyance of real property to be sent to the owners of record of a piece of real property and the owners listed on the newly filed record

Provides for a notice of conveyance of real property to be sent to the owners of record of a piece of real property and the owners listed on the newly filed record; provides for third party…

John L. SampsonJudiciary Committee

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S4080Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides for impact of collateral source payments upon tort claims for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death; repealer

Provides for the equal treatment of public and private defendants when considering the impact of collateral source payments in tort claims for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death;…

Eric T. SchneidermanCodes Committee

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S4084Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides for banning the possession, sale or manufacture of assault weapons, subject to an exception; expands duties of superintendent of state police; repealer

Adds additional weapon models to the definition of an assault weapon and adds related definitions; bans the possession, sale or manufacture of assault weapons, subject to an exception; expands the…

Eric T. SchneidermanCodes Committee

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S413Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Establishes the consumer advocate insurance commission

Establishes the consumer advocate insurance commission to use insurance data submitted by insurance companies and health maintenance organizations to support sound policy decisions that protect the…

Neil D. BreslinConsumer Protection Committee

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S414Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires that instruction in the laws relating to handicapped parking be included in the pre-licensing driver's course

Relates to parking spaces for handicapped persons; provides that the commissioner of motor vehicles shall provide in any pre-licensing course a mandatory component of education of the laws relating…

Neil D. BreslinTransportation Committee

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S4185Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Relates to the disqualification of tax delinquent bidders with some exceptions

Relates to the disqualification of tax delinquent bidders with some exceptions; provides that no agency shall be permitted to enter into a contract with a bidder or subcontractor who has an…

John J. FlanaganFinance Committee

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S4219Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Creates the Hudson River pilots surcharge board

Creates the Hudson River pilots surcharge board; provides that the board shall determine the rate of surcharge to be applied and benefits provided to Hudson River pilots.

Neil D. BreslinCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S4233Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Prohibits oil or natural gas drilling operations or pipelines on the lands under the waters of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie

Prohibits oil or natural gas drilling operations or pipelines on or beneath the lands under the waters of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, the connecting bays and harbors of such lakes, the connecting…

John L. SampsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4246Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Establishes an incremental funding schedule to make home visiting programs available to at-risk children

Increases funding for home visit programs across the state by establishing funding for the years 2010-11 and 2011-12 and requiring the office of children and family services to develop a statewide…

Darrel J. AubertineChildren And Families Committee

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S4311Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Increases the penalties for persons leaving the scene of a boating accident

Increases the penalties for persons leaving the scene of a boating accident.

John A. DeFranciscoCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S4314Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during periods of military conflict

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during periods of military conflict.

Michael F. NozzolioCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4352Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Makes provisions relating to the investigation of child abuse and maltreatment in foster family homes

Transfers the function of investigating allegations of child abuse or maltreatment of a child being cared for in a foster family home operated or supervised by the division for youth to the local…

Carl KrugerChildren And Families Committee

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S4354Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Restricts plea bargaining for the crime of rape in the first degree

Prohibits plea bargaining to any lesser offense when a defendant is charged or indicted for the crime of rape in the first degree.

Carl KrugerCodes Committee

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S4376Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Reduces the required minimum age for obtaining a junior archery license

Reduces the required minimum age for obtaining a junior archery license from fourteen years to twelve years of age.

George D. MaziarzEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4379Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes distinctive license plates to be issued to Hispanic and African-American veterans

Authorizes distinctive license plates to be issued to Hispanic and African-American veterans.

Martin Malavé DilanTransportation Committee

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S4409Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Provides that the disability retirement of Elizabeth Mockler shall be calculated using a final average salary which is not subject to limitation

Provides that the disability retirement of Elizabeth Mockler shall be calculated using a final average salary which is not subject to limitation.

Owen H. JohnsonCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4411Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Grants 10% real property tax exemption on seasonal residences to members of certain volunteer fire companies and departments on Fire Island

Grants a 10% real property tax exemption on seasonal residences to enrolled members of certain incorporated volunteer fire companies and departments on Fire Island, in the county of Suffolk, who are…

Owen H. JohnsonLocal Government Committee

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S4418Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Requires the registrar of title to real property to provide notice of the change of ownership to property upon the death of the registered owner thereof

Requires the registrar of title to real property to provide notice to the local assessor of the change of ownership to property upon the death of the registered owner thereof.

Owen H. JohnsonJudiciary Committee

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S446Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Makes various provisions regarding health insurance coverage for bone density measurement, mammograms, cervical cytological screening, and infertility

Makes various provisions regarding health insurance coverage including requiring certain policies to cover bone density measurement and other drug therapy; removes the deductible from coverage for…

Carl KrugerInsurance Committee

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S4487Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to implementing various supplemental fees and taxes for the metropolitan commuter transportation district; repealer

Relates to implementing various supplemental fees and taxes for the metropolitan commuter transportation district.

Martin Malavé DilanTransportation Committee

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S451Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Requires approval of the commissioner of agriculture and markets for compromise of a fine or penalty relating to kosher violations

Requires approval of the commissioner for compromise of a fine or penalty relating to kosher violations.

Carl KrugerAgriculture Committee

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S4513Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Requires day care providers to escrow security deposits exceeding the value of two weeks of provided services

Requires day care providers to escrow security deposits in excess of the value of two weeks of provided services.

Velmanette MontgomeryChildren And Families Committee

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S4525Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Authorizes stem cell research, requires informed consent, prohibits human reproductive cloning

Authorizes stem cell research, requires informed consent; requires the provision of information regarding embryos in connection with fertility treatment and informed consent for donation of embryos…

Liz KruegerHealth Committee

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S4555Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to strengthening early childhood education by requiring full-day kindergarten and lowering the age of compulsory attendance to age five

Relates to strengthening early childhood education by requiring full-day kindergarten and lowering the age of compulsory attendance to age five.

Suzi OppenheimerEducation Committee

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S4557Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Grants local authorities power to enact pesticide local laws, ordinances, and regulations, subject to certain limits, but which may be more stringent than state law

Permits a municipality to adopt local laws, ordinances and regulations, beyond regulation afforded by the state, which may be more stringent and may not be less stringent than those of the state,…

Suzi OppenheimerEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4558Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Provides that county assessors are to classify all property on assessment rolls into three classes and local laws may provide different rates for the classes

Provides that county assessors are to classify all property on assessment rolls into three classes (two of residential and one of all other) and municipal corporations may enact local laws providing…

Suzi OppenheimerLocal Government Committee

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S459Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Raises the limit on extension of contracts for neighborhood crime prevention activities

Increases the current four year aggregate cap on local agency eligibility for funding under the neighborhood preservation crime prevention act to nine years.

Carl KrugerFinance Committee

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S4596Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Prohibits the sale or offer for sale at retail of bottled water in this state in a beverage container unless such container includes on its label certain information

Prohibits the sale or offer for sale at retail of bottled water for human consumption, food preparation or culinary purposes in this state in a beverage container unless such container includes on…

Hiram MonserrateConsumer Protection Committee

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S4605Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Requires landlords to pay interest on all money of tenants of commercial property held as a security deposit

Requires landlords to pay interest on all money of tenants of commercial property held by such landlords as a security deposit, subject to the same conditions applicable to money of tenants held by…

George OnoratoJudiciary Committee

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S4608Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides for discounted tokens and other payment devices for the Triborough, Bronx-Whitestone and Throgs Neck bridges in certain cases

Provides that the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority shall offer for sale tokens or other payment devices for crossing the Triborough, Bronx-Whitestone and Throgs Neck bridges at a cost…

George OnoratoTransportation Committee

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S4619Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Prohibits the transmission of unsolicited checks, drafts, or negotiable instruments to credit card or debit card holders without their consent

Prohibits the transmission of unsolicited checks, drafts, or negotiable instruments to credit card or debit card holders without their consent; violations are punishable by civil fines, enforceable…

George OnoratoConsumer Protection Committee

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S4656Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Relates to the sale of delinquent tax liens on brownfield property in Suffolk county

Authorizes Suffolk county to sell certain delinquent tax liens on brownfield property to private buyers.

Brian X. FoleyLocal Government Committee

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S4675Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Denies youthful offender treatment to persons convicted of a class B violent felony offense

Denies eligibility for youthful offender treatment upon conviction of a class B violent felony, unless the court determines that such person was a minor participant in the crime or that mitigating…

Catharine YoungCodes Committee

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S4699Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Directs the state office of homeland security to conduct a review and analysis of security measures at rail yards

Directs the state office of homeland security to conduct a review and analysis of security measures at rail yards and to issue related reports and recommendations.

Vincent L. LeibellVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S4706Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Creates "Great Swamp Protection Act" for lands in Dutchess and Putnam counties

Creates "Great Swamp Protection Act" for lands in Dutchess and Putnam counties to provide for coordination of existing programs and to prepare and implement a comprehensive land use plan to protect…

Vincent L. LeibellEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4720Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to crimes of terrorism

Enacts legislation relating to terrorism; including the crimes of agricultural adulteration in the first and second degrees, cyber-terrorism, hazardous use of a laser pointer, structuring in the…

Vincent L. LeibellCodes Committee

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S4722Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Relates to the service time of military personnel

Relates to the service time of military personnel.

Vincent L. LeibellVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S4725Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Establishes a residential cooperative and condominium owner's bill of rights

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

Vincent L. LeibellHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S473Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to the crime of endangering the welfare of a child

Creates a new class D violent felony offense of endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree; the current offense of endangering the welfare of a child is converted to the second degree…

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S4761Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Authorizes the city of Auburn to prefer local businesses in awarding public contracts

Authorizes the city of Auburn to grant a preference to local businesses located in Cayuga county in awarding city contracts for public works and purchases, when such contracts do not exceed $100,000.

Michael F. NozzolioLocal Government Committee

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S4762Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Relates to the flying of September 11th remembrance flags

Provides for the flying of September 11th remembrance flags at the buildings housing local legislative bodies on all days on which the flag of the United States of America is displayed.

Michael F. NozzolioFinance Committee

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S4772SenateA8544· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Relates to treatment of qualified financial contracts in an insurance insolvency proceeding affecting a domestic, foreign or alien insurer

Relates to treatment of qualified financial contracts in an insurance insolvency proceeding affecting a domestic, foreign or alien insurer.

Neil D. BreslinInsurance CommitteeFinance

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S4775Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Requires health insurance coverage for lymphedema

Requires health insurance policies and contracts shall provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema; and requires such coverage shall include benefits for equipment, supplies,…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Insurance Committee

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S4802Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Establishes a 25 year retirement plan for detention officers employed by the city of Yonkers

Establishes a 25 year retirement plan for detention officers employed by the city of Yonkers.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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