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

S2094Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation
Makes provisions regarding public hearings
Requires a public hearing when permit modification has the potential to significantly improve the permit and the quality of the environment or mitigate the project's impact and enable the project to…
Antoine M. ThompsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee
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S2113Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes
Enhances the criminal penalties for assaulting employees of a local social services district while in the performance of their duties
Enhances the criminal penalties for assaulting employees of a local social services district while in the performance of their duties; elevates it to assault in the second degree, a class D felony.
Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

S2125Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Establishes a loan guarantee program for charter schools

Establishes a loan guarantee program for charter schools to guarantee loans made to provide funding for defined charter school projects; sets terms and conditions; establishes loan guarantee fund.

Martin J. GoldenCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S2167Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Enacts the "Clear Your Good Name Act"; requires all state and municipal law enforcement agencies to expunge references to and records of voidable arrests

Enacts the "Clear Your Good Name Act"; requires all state and municipal law enforcement agencies to expunge references to and records of "voidable arrests", as defined herein; provides criminal…

Kevin S. ParkerCodes Committee

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S2174Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle on a public road, street or highway which is equipped with a display device within the view of the operator

Prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle on a public road, street or highway which is equipped with a display device within the view of the operator; and defines the term display device as…

Ruben DiazTransportation CommitteeTransportation

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S2184Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to issue driving privilege cards to persons not otherwise qualified to receive a driver's license

Authorizes the commissioner to issue driving privilege cards to persons not otherwise qualified to receive a driver's license.

Ruben DiazTransportation Committee

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S2222Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Increases penalties and requires imprisonment for leaving the scene of an incident without reporting; presumption of avoiding prosecution for DUI

Increases penalties and requires imprisonment for leaving the scene of an incident without reporting; creates a presumption of avoiding prosecution for DUI when leaving the scene of an incident…

Ruben DiazTransportation CommitteeTransportation

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S2237Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Notice of committee consideration - requested

Makes conforming technical changes to the New York City administrative code and the emergency tenant protection act relating to vacancy decontrol; repealer

Makes conforming technical changes to the New York City administrative code and the emergency tenant protection act relating to vacancy decontrol.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S2257Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides for temporary retail permits for new applicants

Provides for temporary retail permits for new applicants.

David J. ValeskyInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1563Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Authorizes the commissioner of education to conduct a study regarding paperwork requirements imposed by the department of education

Authorizes the commissioner of education to conduct a study regarding paperwork requirements imposed by the department of education; provides that the commissioner of education is to then implement…

Kenneth P. LaValleEducation Committee

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S1675Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Relates to unclaimed and abandoned prize money

Provides that unclaimed prize money for the prize on a winning ticket shall be retained by the division of the lottery for payment to the person entitled thereto for not less than six months after…

John J. FlanaganRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S1694Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Enacts a "Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Insurance Rate Reform Act" and revives previously expired provisions of law relating to automobile insurance rates

Enacts the comprehensive motor vehicle insurance rate reform act; amends provisions applicable to automobile insurance rates including establishing a program for consumer information on insurers and…

Carl KrugerFinance Committee

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S1697Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Grants $75 business franchise tax and personal income tax credits for donations of $500 or more of food and food products to food banks by food producers

Grants $75 business franchise tax and personal income tax credits for donations of $500 or more of food and food products produced in this state to food banks by food producers and food processors.

William J. Larkin Jr.Agriculture Committee

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S1733Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Prohibits the receipt of pension benefits by an elected official who has been convicted of certain criminal conduct and provides for the return of retirement contributions

Prohibits the receipt of pension benefits by an elected official who has been convicted of a designated felony offense relating to such person's performance of official duties or responsibilities;…

Liz KruegerCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S1750Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires that motor vehicle repair shops provide certain information regarding work guarantees

Requires that motor vehicle repair shop invoices provide certain information regarding work guarantees stating the terms and time limits of any guarantee for repair work performed; also requires…

Toby Ann StaviskyTransportation Committee

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S1754Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Prohibits insurer from increasing auto insurance premiums upon renewal for persons 60 years of age or over solely on the ground of insureds' age

Prohibits insurer from increasing auto insurance premiums upon renewal for persons 60 years of age or over based solely on the ground of the insured's age.

Toby Ann StaviskyInsurance Committee

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S1804Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Limits options for plea bargaining for repeat driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol offenders

Limits options for plea bargaining for repeat driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol offenders by precluding the plea to a lesser offense where the offender has been convicted of a…

Owen H. JohnsonTransportation Committee

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S1849Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Implements the Middle Class STAR rebate program; establishes a maximum residential school tax credit; repealer

Implements the Middle Class STAR rebate program; establishes a maximum residential school tax credit.

Jeffrey D. KleinLocal Government Committee

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S2264Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Makes provisions regarding purchase and procurement of natural gas at lowest available price at the city gate

Makes provisions regarding purchase and procurement of natural gas at lowest available price at city gate.

Catharine YoungEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S2266Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Authorizes minors who are members of a religious community to engage or assist in employment which minors are otherwise prohibited from performing

Authorizes minors who are 14 or older and are active members of a religious community to engage or assist in employment which such minors are otherwise prohibited from performing; requires such…

Catharine YoungLabor Committee

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S2281Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Enacts the "Equal Access to Health and Human Services for Limited English Speaking Individuals" act

Enacts the "Equal Access to Health and Human Services for Limited English Speaking Individuals" act; directs certain state agencies to provide language assistance services for persons seeking family…

Kevin S. ParkerFinance Committee

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S2287Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to elections

Provides for the re-enfranchisement of voters with felony convictions; repealer

Provides for the re-enfranchisement of voters with felony convictions by repealing certain provisions in the election law.

Kevin S. ParkerElections Committee

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S230SenateA333· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Adds national estuary implementation projects as projects eligible for state funding pursuant to the environmental protection fund

Makes state funding from the environmental protection fund available for national estuary implementation projects which would implement water quality improvement projects pursuant to an approved…

Kenneth P. LaValleEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

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S2346Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides for the use of least toxic pesticides and restricts the use of anti-microbial pesticides and biopesticides

Provides for the use of least toxic pesticides and restricts the use of anti-microbial pesticides and biopesticides; makes exceptions for the use of pesticides in connection with drinking water…

Eric T. SchneidermanEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2364Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Permits any medical provider authorized by the workers' compensation board to treat injured workers

Permits any medical provider authorized by the workers' compensation board to treat injured workers.

George OnoratoLabor Committee

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S2372Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Provides that establishments that serve alcoholic beverages shall be at least five hundred feet from a school, church, synagogue or other place of worship; repealer

Provides that establishments that serve alcoholic beverages shall be at least five hundred feet, rather than two hundred feet, from a school, church, synagogue or other place of worship; provides…

Frank PadavanCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S2386Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Requires residential real property managers to be licensed by secretary of state

Requires residential real property managers or any firm employing a property manager, contracting with a property manager or contracting to provide a property manager to file a registration…

Frank PadavanJudiciary Committee

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S2412Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Establishes parameters of civil liability for persons involved in equine activities

Enacts the "equine activity safety code act"; provides that an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, or any other person, which shall include a corporation or partnership, shall not be…

Catharine YoungJudiciary Committee

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S2413Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Exempts from the sales tax meals served to laborers at farm labor camp commissaries

Exempts from the sales tax meals served to laborers at farm labor camp commissaries.

Catharine YoungInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2422Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Establishes the Phytophthora research program at the state college of agriculture and life sciences; appropriation

Establishes the Phytophthora research program at the New York state college of agriculture and life sciences at Cornell university; provides that such research shall include, but not be limited to,…

Catharine YoungAgriculture Committee

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S2423Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Establishes the AgJobs NY program to provide low interest loans to finance certain costs of agribusinesses; appropriates $50,000,000

Establishes the AgJobs NY program to provide low interest loans to finance certain costs of agribusinesses; appropriates $50,000,000.

Catharine YoungAgriculture Committee

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S2446Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Expands the scope of areas from which sex offenders are prohibited from knowingly entering and provides that sex offender registrants shall refrain from such areas

Expands the scope of areas from which sex offenders are prohibited from knowingly entering to include the area 1000 feet (in cities with a population of one million or more) and 1500 feet (in any…

Kenneth P. LaValleCodes Committee

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S2469Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Provides grants to households for home energy assistance; appropriation

Provides grants of up to $200 to low income households for home energy assistance through the office of temporary and disability assistance; appropriates $500 million therefor.

Kevin S. ParkerFinance Committee

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S2479Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Provides a real property tax exemption for first-time homebuyers of pre-owned real property as primary residential property

Provides a real property tax exemption, at local option, for first-time homebuyers of pre-owned real property as primary residential property and provides flexibility to local taxing authorities…

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

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S2496Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Creates a homeownership rehabilitation credit

Creates a homeownership rehabilitation credit; allows a taxpayer to be credited for fifteen percent of the qualified rehabilitation expenses made by such taxpayer with respect to a qualified…

Dale M. VolkerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2498Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides for mandatory testing of breath, blood or urine in the event of a motor vehicle collision resulting in death or injury

Provides for mandatory testing of breath, blood or urine in the event of a motor vehicle collision resulting in death or injury; provides immunity from civil liability for those health care…

Dale M. VolkerTransportation Committee

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S2499Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Requires the employers of police officers to provide such officers with a bullet proof and knife proof vest that provides front, back and side protection; repealer

Requires the employers of police officers to provide such officers with a bullet proof and knife proof vest that provides front, back and side protection.

Dale M. VolkerFinance Committee

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S2508Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides for an additional personal tax exemption for taxpayers who care for certain family members 70 or over

Provides an additional personal income tax exemption for an individual taxpayer who provides more than one-half of the support for a parent, stepparent, immediate family member or sibling who is 70…

John A. DeFranciscoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2512Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Enacts the "electronic equipment recycling and reuse act"

Enacts the "electronic equipment recycling and reuse act"; relates to the recycling, reuse and safe handling of electronic equipment sold in the state of New York; defines terms; directs…

Antoine M. ThompsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2532Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Provides free use of state parks for veterans and the surviving spouses or domestic partners of those killed in combat

Provides free use of state parks for veterans and the surviving spouses or domestic partners of those killed in combat.

George D. MaziarzCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S2543Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Establishes the bilingual teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program

Establishes the bilingual teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program to attract and retain bilingual, certified teachers in areas of greatest need, especially schools under…

Kevin S. ParkerEducation Committee

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S2594Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to the execution of a warrant of arrest and establishes educational programs for judicial personnel on the law of searches, arrests and seizures

Makes various provisions to the criminal procedure law in relation to the execution of a warrant of arrest; authorizes the commissioner of the division of criminal justice services to establish a…

Eric AdamsCodes Committee

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S2606Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires all operators of mechanically propelled vessels to hold a boating safety certificate

Requires all operators of mechanically propelled vessels to be 10 years of age or older and to hold a boating safety certificate; operators under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a person over…

John J. FlanaganTransportation Committee

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S2635Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Provides for optional excusal from jury service for persons age 70 or over

Provides for optional excusal from jury service for persons age 70 or over, without any need to show mental or physical incapacity, undue hardship or extreme inconvenience to the applicant.

Frank PadavanJudiciary Committee

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S2644Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Relates to extensions of state and local deadlines following a state disaster emergency

Relates to extensions of state and local deadlines following a state disaster emergency; adds school district to the list of municipality and district corporations; further relates to the…

Eric AdamsVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2647Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Enhances the penalty for persons who violate orders of protection after having been previously convicted of violating such orders

Enhances the penalty for persons who violate orders of protection after having been previously convicted of violating such orders.

Eric AdamsCodes Committee

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S2671Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Prohibits parole for any inmates convicted of homicide unless five members of the parole board are present at the hearing

Prohibits parole for any inmates convicted of homicide unless five or more members of the parole board are present at the hearing.

Thomas P. MorahanCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S2697Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Establishes the volunteer firefighters and emergency medical service volunteer tuition assistance grant program

Establishes the volunteer firefighters and emergency medical service volunteer tuition assistance grant program; provides that counties shall have the option to establish such program by the…

Darrel J. AubertineHigher Education Committee

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