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

A3662Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to correction
Establishes sex offender residency restrictions
Allows a district attorney to file a petition to seek the imposition of residency restrictions for certain sex offenders; allows a sex offender subject to a residency restriction to petition the…
Jeffrion AubryCorrection Committee
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A3666AssemblyS2656· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes
Relates to an order upon termination of criminal action in favor of the accused
Relates to an order upon termination of criminal action in favor of the accused.
Jeffrion Aubry

A3671Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to correction

Restricts level three sex offenders from residing within one quarter mile of any school or licensed day care facility

Restricts level three sex offenders from residing within one quarter mile of any school or licensed day care facility; makes a violation of this provision a class E felony.

David KoonCorrection Committee

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A3675Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides for increase in penalty for threat with what appears to be a bomb

Provides for increase in penalty for threat with what appears to be a bomb in relation to robbery in the second degree.

David KoonCodes Committee

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A3680Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Requires submission of evidence to grand jury within 6 months of commencement of felony criminal action where defendant held for grand jury action on felony complaint

Requires the submission of evidence by a district attorney to a grand jury within 6 months of the commencement of a criminal action where a defendant is being held for grand jury action on the basis…

Joseph LentolCodes Committee

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A3689Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires certain tow truck operators shall acquire photographic proof of the reason for towing a vehicle

Requires tow truck operators employed by private entities engaged in the business of towing vehicles shall first obtain photographic proof of the reason for towing a vehicle before towing such…

Nelson CastroTransportation Committee

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A3694Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Relates to entitlement to first party benefits

Establishes an insurer may not exclude basic economic loss from certain coverages; establishes where a covered person is guilty of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs…

Jeffrey DinowitzInsurance Committee

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A3712Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Regulates the use of informants by the prosecuting attorney and law enforcement personnel

Regulates the use of informants by the prosecuting attorney and law enforcement personnel; requires law enforcement personnel to submit an annual report to the department of state with statistical…

Joseph LentolCodes Committee

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A3720Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Prohibits the release of employee information by third party payroll processors

Prohibits the release of employee information by third party payroll processors; defines terms; provides exemptions.

Audrey PhefferJudiciary Committee

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A3740Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Provides for a quarterly deductible schedule for married and single participants of the EPIC program

Provides for a quarterly deductible schedule for married and single participants of the EPIC program.

David KoonAging Committee

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A3750Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Establishes a temporary commission to examine and review the degree of segregation in primary and secondary schools

Establishes a temporary commission to examine and review the degree and effect of segregation in primary and secondary schools and any correlation with school funding and the long-term impact of…

Barbara ClarkEducation Committee

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A3752Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Requires developers to deposit a portion of the total estimated project cost into an escrow account for damage caused to neighboring properties during construction

Requires developers to deposit a portion of the total estimated project cost into an escrow account for damage caused to neighboring properties during construction; provides that any work on a…

Joseph LentolCities Committee

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A376Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Requires health insurance policy standard provisions to cover annual audiological and, if needed, speech-language pathology, examinations and evaluations

Requires health insurance policy standard provisions to cover annual audiological examinations and evaluations and, if needed, speech-language pathology examinations and evaluations, prescribed by…

Rhoda JacobsInsurance Committee

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A3771Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to correction

Provides the release of copies of orders of protection concerning inmates under the jurisdiction of the division of parole

Provides that the division shall cause to be obtained and filed as soon as practicable copies of any orders of protection concerning each inmate; further provides that for the period such inmate is…

Jeffrion AubryCorrection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

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A3775Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Makes numerous provisions regarding discovery in criminal cases; replaces discovery on demand with mandatory discovery system; repealer

Amends numerous provisions of law regarding discovery procedure and requirements in criminal cases including provisions for discovery by defendant of arrest and complaint reports and discovery by…

Joseph LentolCodes Committee

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A3781Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Makes provisions regarding genetic predisposition

Defines the term "genetic predisposition" for purposes of individual and small group health insurance policies; requires that genetic predisposition be disregarded in community rating; provides that…

Brian KavanaghInsurance Committee

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A3792Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Exempts veterans organizations in New York city from city sewer and water charges

Exempts veterans organizations in New York city, as defined in section 452 of the real property tax law, from payment of city sewer and water charges.

Steven CymbrowitzCities Committee

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A3794Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to correction

Requires sex offenders to annually return a verification form to the division of criminal justice services

Requires sex offenders to annually return a verification form to the division of criminal justice services.

Michael GianarisCorrection Committee

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A3815Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Requires determinations of nonresponsibility on part of vendors by state agencies to be forwarded to state comptroller

Requires state agencies to forward final determinations of vendor nonresponsibility to the state comptroller; provides that the comptroller shall share such information with other state agencies;…

James F. BrennanGovernmental Operations Committee

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A3840Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Includes the production of cellulosic ethanol within the biofuel production tax credit

Includes the production of cellulosic ethanol within the biofuel production tax credit.

William MagnarelliWays And Means Committee

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A385Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Removes the limitation on the amount of additional bars permitted in any licensed premises

Removes the limitation on the amount of additional bars permitted in any licensed premises; allows any number of additional bars, counters or contrivances to be permitted upon the payment of a fee…

Susan JohnEconomic Development Committee

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A3859Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires livery vehicles to be equipped with global positioning equipment (GPS)

Requires livery vehicles to be equipped with global positioning equipment (GPS); provides a penalty of $175 for each violation; defines livery.

Adriano EspaillatTransportation Committee

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A3869Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in judiciary

Provides before filing of a notice of lien, certification from county of filing authorizing lienor to conduct businesses set forth in notice must be attached

Provides that before the filing of a notice of lien, certification from the county of filing authorizing lienor to conduct business set forth in notice must be attached.

Andrew RaiaJudiciary Committee

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A3881Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Provides that state aid to localities for administration of the school tax relief (STAR) exemption may only be used for such purpose and requires assessor consent

Provides that state aid to localities for administration of the school tax relief (STAR) exemption may only be used for such purpose and requires the written consent of the assessor or chairman of…

Jane CorwinReal Property Taxation Committee

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A389AssemblyS3271· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Makes the judicial hearing officer pilot program in the family courts of the seventh and eighth judicial districts permanent

Makes the judicial hearing officer pilot program in the family courts of the seventh and eighth judicial districts for ordering a reference to determine an application for an order of protection or…

Susan JohnJudiciary CommitteeLegal

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A3896Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Relates to requirements of prescriptions for drugs

Requires prescriptions to be typewritten, electronically printed or handwritten in ink or indelible pencil in a legible manner; requires that handwritten prescriptions shall only be written in print…

Nettie MayersohnHigher Education Committee

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A3931Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in higher education

Establishes a teacher shortage loan forgiveness program

Establishes loan program to encourage undergraduates to enter teaching field in academic areas of critical teacher shortage in New York state; provides for selection of candidates based on academic…

Andrew RaiaHigher Education Committee

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A3934Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in election law

Provides for appointment of election inspectors by minority parties

Provides for appointment of election inspectors by minority parties; shall possess same powers as major party appointments and whose duties shall be determined by the chairman and board of major…

Andrew RaiaElection Law Committee

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A3962Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in economic development

Establishes a matching economic development brochures grant program for localities

Establishes a matching economic development marketing brochures grant program for localities; if locality spends more than ten thousand dollars such grant for that amount spent shall be ten thousand…

Clifford CrouchEconomic Development Committee

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A3966Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Provides sales tax relief on parking sales for tax exempt organizations

Provides sales tax relief on parking sales for tax exempt organizations where a tax exempt organization, as defined in law, provides parking, garaging or storing of motor vehicles.

Clifford CrouchWays And Means Committee

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A3970Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Prohibits raising of tolls by the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority to increase funds transferred to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority or New York city

Provides that toll rates charged by the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority for the use of any project operated by the authority shall not be raised for the purpose of increasing the amount of…

Janele Hyer-SpencerCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A3973Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Creates within the office of general services a home ownership and local development program

Creates within the office of general services a home ownership and local development program.

Andrew RaiaGovernmental Operations Committee

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A3977Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Prohibits a health care coverage plan from making a payment or reimbursement for treatment related to the care of a patient with a hospital acquired infection

Prohibits a health care coverage plan, including medicaid, from making a purchase, payment or reimbursement for treatment and/or any other costs related to the care of a patient with a hospital…

Nettie MayersohnHealth Committee

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A3985Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Establishes a tax credit for alternative energy systems and generating equipment

Establishes a tax credit for qualified expenditures meeting the criteria prescribed by the department of tax and finance in consultation with the department of environmental conservation and the New…

Clifford CrouchWays And Means Committee

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A399Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Establishes the responsibility of bidder on public works contracts and provides for establishment of a construction contract lowest responsible bidder registry

Prohibits from bidding on a public work contract for 5 years from the date of conviction, any person or corporation, including officers, directors, owners and managers thereof, which has been…

Susan JohnLabor Committee

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A3991Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in higher education

Excludes illegal aliens from attending public post-secondary educational institutions

Excludes illegal aliens from attending public post-secondary educational institutions; requires such educational institutions to verify the legal citizenship status of all students; requires such…

Clifford CrouchHigher Education Committee

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A3998Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Requires at least two qualified individuals to be present supervising a public or school pool when instructional activity is taking place

Requires the sanitary code shall be amended to provide at least two qualified individuals to be present supervising a public or school pool when instructional activity is taking place.

Dennis H. GabryszakHealth Committee

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A400Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Provides for additional penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages or supplements

Provides for additional penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages or supplements; encourages private actions for recovery of wrongfully withheld wages or supplements by persons employed on a…

Susan JohnLabor Committee

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A4004AssemblyS3031· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Provides that persons who sell or rent video games shall display a warning with respect to the relationship between playing video games and epileptic seizures

Provides that persons who sell or rent video games shall display a warning sign with respect to the relationship between playing video games and epileptic seizures; establishes penalties for a…

Steven EnglebrightConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

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A4006AssemblyS5130· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Exempts compensation for active military service from inclusion in a resident's adjusted gross income

Exempts compensation for active military service from inclusion in a resident's adjusted gross income under certain circumstances.

Stephen HawleyWays And Means CommitteeFinance

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A4009Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Provides a tax credit in the amount of certain fees charged in connection with loans under the federal home loan guarantee program to national guard and reserve vets

Provides a tax credit in the amount of certain fees charged in connection with loans under the federal home loan guarantee program to national guard and reserve veterans.

Stephen HawleyWays And Means Committee

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A401Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Requires contractors and subcontractors who perform public work contracts to file with the department of labor

Requires contractors and subcontractors which perform public work contracts to file with the department of labor a sworn affidavit for the previous reporting period detailing number of persons…

Susan JohnLabor CommitteeEconomy

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A4021Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Provides for establishing a demonstration program implementing a dual track child protective program in Westchester county

Enacts the "Westchester county dual track demonstration project"; provides for establishing a demonstration program implementing a dual track child protective program in Westchester county; provides…

J. Gary PretlowSocial Services Committee

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A4023Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Excludes from personal income taxation moneys paid by certain taxpayers over the age of sixty-five for prescription drugs

Excludes from personal income taxation moneys paid by a taxpayer over the age of sixty-five for prescription drugs whose New York adjusted gross income is below or equal to $60,000.

Andrew RaiaWays And Means CommitteeFinance

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A4031Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Limits real property assessment increases and creates senior tax deferral

Limits real property assessment increases; caps municipal tax increases in this state; establishes a personal income tax credit for a cap on real property tax based off of a household's income;…

Fred ThieleReal Property Taxation Committee

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A4033Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Relates to exempting certain conveyances of real property for preservation purposes from the real estate transfer tax and capital gains tax

Relates to exempting conveyances of real property to 510(c)3 corporations and municipalities for preservation purposes from the real estate transfer tax and capital gains tax.

Fred ThieleWays And Means Committee

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A4036Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Establishes an exemption from the mortgage recording tax for a principal residence where the taxpayer is below the median household income where the residence is located

Establishes an exemption from the mortgage recording tax for a principal residence where the taxpayer is below the median household income where the residence is located.

Fred ThieleWays And Means Committee

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A4041AssemblyS3186· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to display of missing in attack on our nation flag commonly known as MIA-OON flag

Relates to display of Missing In Attack On Our Nation flag commonly known as MIA-OON flag.

Jonathan BingGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4045Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in consumer affairs and protection

Authorizes a pharmacist to substitute a brand name prescription drug for the generic equivalent of such drug if requested to do so by the patient

Authorizes a pharmacist to substitute a brand name prescription drug for the generic equivalent of such drug if requested to do so by the patient; if done the pharmacist must record the request.

Clifford CrouchConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A4051Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Relates to insurance coverage for certain prostheses

Relates to insurance coverage for prostheses which are necessary to compensate for the loss of a limb due to accident, injury or disease or the treatment of such conditions provided a treating…

Steven CymbrowitzInsurance Committee

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