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

A3486Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance
Provides health insurance coverage to dependent children up to 25 years of age
Defines "dependent children" as including any dependents up to the age of 25.
Fred ThieleInsurance Committee
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A3902Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education
Relates to piggyback contracts for the provision of transportation services for school districts
Relates to piggyback contracts for the provision of transportation services for school districts; defines the term "piggyback contract".
Marc AlessiEducation Committee
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A7428Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Enacts the "Rockland Bergen Bi-state watershed flood prevention and protection act"

Enacts the "Rockland Bergen Bi-State Watershed Flood Prevention and Protection Act"; creates the twelve member Rockland Bergen Bi-State River Commission to identify and remediate the potential flood…

Kenneth ZebrowskiEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1007Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Permits different standards relating to approval of the solid waste management plan in N.Y. city

Permits different standards to be employed for department of environmental conservation approval of solid waste management plans of cities of 1 million or more population submitted to it; ensures…

Carl KrugerCities Committee

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S1045Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Includes unsolicited telemarketing transmissions in the no telemarketing sales calls statewide registry and national "do-not-call" registry

Includes unsolicited telemarketing facsimile transmissions in the no telemarketing sales calls statewide and national "do-not-call" registry.

Neil D. BreslinConsumer Protection Committee

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S1050Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Expands application of additional penalties for repeat driving while intoxicated offenses to vehicular drug related offenses

Expands the requirement of mandatory imprisonment or community service for repeat convictions of driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired by drugs and commercial vehicle alcohol offenses;…

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S1081Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Relates to coterminous consumer electronics warranties

Relates to coterminous consumer electronics warranties; ensures that consumer electronics warranties are meaningful to the extent that the duration of coverage on all parts are coterminous and…

Martin Malavé DilanConsumer Protection Committee

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S1141Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Notice of committee consideration - withdrawn

Creates the governor's advisory council on bias-related violence

Provides for the creation of the governor's advisory council on bias-related violence; provides for membership therein and powers and duties thereof (chiefly studies and recommendations); provides…

Bill PerkinsFinance Committee

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S1158Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Enacts the "New York state healthy and green procurement act"

Enacts the "New York state healthy and green procurement act".

Carl L. MarcellinoFinance Committee

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S1168Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Notice of committee consideration - withdrawn

Creates the office of the taxpayer advocate

Creates the office of the taxpayer advocate; directs such office be in the control of the department of taxation and finance; outlines functions and duties of such office; creates mandatory…

Bill PerkinsInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1174Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to filing of amended tax returns in certain cases

Permits the limited filing of amended personal income tax returns in certain cases after the time period permitted by law has lapsed.

Hugh T. FarleyInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1176Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Requires school districts, upon notification from law enforcement agencies, to notify residents of sex offenders living in the district

Requires school districts, upon notification from law enforcement agencies, to notify residents of level two and three sex offenders living in the district; apportions money to school districts for…

Kenneth P. LaValleCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S1198Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Creates the felonies of aggravated vehicular assault and vehicular murder

Creates the felonies of aggravated vehicular assault and vehicular murder, to be Class C and Class B felonies, respectively.

Joseph E. RobachCodes Committee

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S1203Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Enacts the "foreclosure prevention act of 2009"

Enacts the "foreclosure prevention act of 2009"; establishes that before any mortgagee may accelerate the maturity of any eligible mortgage obligation, commence any legal action including mortgage…

Antoine M. ThompsonHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S1207Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Establishes a replacement tires energy efficiency program for passenger cars and light-duty trucks

Establishes a replacement tires energy efficiency program for passenger cars and light-duty trucks; the department shall adopt and implement a statewide program.

Antoine M. ThompsonTransportation Committee

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S1209Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to global warming pollution control

Relates to global warming pollution control; establishes greenhouse gas limits and a greenhouse gas reporting system; rules and regulations must be adopted by May 1, 2010.

Antoine M. ThompsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1216Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Places restrictions on the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority's ability to impose a wage and/or hiring freeze upon the city or covered organizations or employees thereof

Places restrictions on the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority's to impose a wage and/or hiring freeze upon the city or covered organizations or employees thereof.

Antoine M. ThompsonCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S1218Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Increases the amount of the credit received through the empire zone wage tax credit

Increases the amount of the credit received through the empire zone wage tax credit, from $3,000 to $10,000 and $1,500 to $3,000 for different employees.

Antoine M. ThompsonInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1225Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Establishes the NYS employee loan forgiveness program

Establishes the NYS employee loan forgiveness program; individuals employed by a state employer, for 5 years or more of qualified service, and with outstanding loan debt are eligible to receive…

Antoine M. ThompsonHigher Education Committee

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S1227Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to the penalty for violating certain provisions requiring a stop at a railroad crossing

Relates to the penalty for violating certain provisions requiring a stop at a railroad crossing.

Antoine M. ThompsonTransportation Committee

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S1251Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Relates to requiring disclosure of results of water testing of private residences at the time of sale or transfer

Relates to requiring disclosure of results of water testing of private residences at the time of sale or transfer.

Stephen M. SalandJudiciary Committee

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S1254Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to providing an exemption for school districts from requirements for separate specifications for public works

Provides an exemption for school districts from requirements for separate specifications for public works; permits school district to assign contract to a single responsible person, firm or…

Stephen M. SalandEducation Committee

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S1276Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Directs social services districts to contract with non-residential programs for victims of domestic violence to provide outreach and education in high schools

Directs social services districts to contract with non-residential programs for victims of domestic violence to provide outreach and education to students in public and private high schools;…

Velmanette MontgomerySocial Services Committee

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S1284Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Authorizes Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal to apply to the assessor of the town of Islip for a real property tax exemption

Authorizes Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal to apply to the assessor of the town of Islip for a real property tax exemption commencing on the date of conveyance of a certain parcel to such organization.

Owen H. JohnsonLocal Government Committee

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S1300Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Provides residency requirements for sex offenders

Provides residency requirements for sex offenders including criminal sanctions for violations; prohibits sex offenders from residing in a residence that is within one-quarter of a mile from any…

Craig M. JohnsonCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S1305Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Provides for grants program for developing and implementing effective techniques and activities to combat crime and violence in the schools; appropriation

Creates the conflict resolution and school violence reduction program; establishes a program of grants for developing and implementing effective techniques and activities to combat crime and…

Carl KrugerEducation Committee

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S1316Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides taxpayers with a personal income tax modification reducing federal adjusted gross income for tuition paid at an institution of higher education

Provides taxpayers with a personal income tax deduction for up to $3,000 paid for tuition of the taxpayer or a dependent of the taxpayer at an institution of higher education located in this state;…

Carl KrugerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1327Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes a process for the regulation of collecting, recording, and disclosing confidential information by state employees

Establishes a process for regulating the collecting, recording, and disclosing of confidential information by state employees.

José M. SerranoCodes Committee

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S1353Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Relates to the rights of youth in detention and residential programs for youth

Relates to the rights of youth in detention and residential programs for youth; creates youth advisory boards within secure and non-secure facilities to assist in the development of policies…

Thomas K. DuaneChildren And Families Committee

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S1367Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Extends the end of the period of service during World War II until December 31, 1946

Extends the end of the period of service constituting World War II until December 31, 1946 for purposes of retirement, public service and veterans' real property tax exemptions.

Owen H. JohnsonEducation Committee

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S1368Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Authorizes the Brentwood Church of God in Christ, Inc. to file an application for a real property tax exemption with the assessor of the town of Islip

Authorizes the Brentwood Church of God in Christ, Inc. to file an application for a real property tax exemption with the assessor of the town of Islip.

Owen H. JohnsonLocal Government Committee

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S1378Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Prohibits the discontinuance of utility service to multiple dwellings for non-payment of bills

Provides that no public utility shall discontinue gas, electric, steam or water service for non-payment of bills to an entire multiple dwelling but shall have all rights otherwise provided by law,…

Toby Ann StaviskyEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1395Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the city of New York to provide for a residential parking permit system

Authorizes the city of New York to provide for a residential parking permit system.

Daniel L. SquadronTransportation Committee

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S1426Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to criminal impersonation

Relates to criminal impersonation; provides that criminal impersonation shall include when any person or entity being deceived believes such impersonation or act is real.

Martin Malavé DilanCodes Committee

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S1427Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to elections

Prohibits at large election of members of town and village legislative bodies; requires election of members by wards

Prohibits, for elections after September 1, 2010, the at large election of members of town and village legislative bodies; requires county boards of elections to establish wards for such elections;…

Martin Malavé DilanElections Committee

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S1457Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Directs the commissioner of education to establish an incentive program for school districts wishing to implement programs of foreign language in the elementary school; appropriation

Directs the commissioner of education to establish an incentive program for school districts wishing to implement programs of foreign language in the elementary schools; further directs the…

Joseph E. RobachEducation Committee

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S1473Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Provides for submission of applications of charter schools to be made to the board of education of the local school district and to the chancellor, where appropriate

Provides for submission of applications of charter schools to be made to the board of education of the local school district and to the chancellor, where appropriate.

Stephen M. SalandEducation Committee

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S1475Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to establishing a demonstration program for private well water testing requirements for the sale of real property in certain counties

Establishes a demonstration program for private well water testing requirements for the sale of real property in certain counties.

Stephen M. SalandEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1486Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Expands the information that will be maintained on sex offenders by the division of criminal justice services

Requires the division of criminal justice services to maintain a record of the social security number, license plate number, motor vehicle description, employment address and criminal history of sex…

Dean G. SkelosCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S1493Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Includes the examination of tinted or shaded windows in the periodic inspection of motor vehicles

Includes the examination of tinted or shaded windows in the periodic inspection of motor vehicles required by law; authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate any and all rules and…

John A. DeFranciscoTransportation Committee

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S1500Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Expands the list of persons eligible to succeed the governor in a time of disaster

Expands list of persons eligible to succeed the governor if the office becomes vacant as a result of an attack or a natural or peacetime disaster.

John A. DeFranciscoVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S1529Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Permits a governing board of a municipality to grant a total exemption from real property taxation in certain instances for persons 75 years of age or over

Permits a governing board of a municipality, after a public hearing and by the adoption of a local law, ordinance or resolution, to exempt from real property taxation for school purposes, real…

Thomas P. MorahanAging Committee

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S1913Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Requires the notification of patients if it is determined that a health care provider exposed patients to a communicable disease through reckless conduct

Creates the crime of reckless infection of a patient with a communicable disease by a health care provider; requires the notification of patients by the department of health if a health care…

Thomas P. MorahanCodes Committee

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S1920Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Requires education degree granting institutions to provide instruction in the social and emotional development and learning of children

Directs the commissioner of education, in consultation and cooperation with the commissioner of mental health, to establish and implement rules and regulations requiring institutions granting…

Thomas P. MorahanEducation Committee

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S1922Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Clarifies the scope of protections against discrimination on the basis of disability

Clarifies the scope of protections against discrimination on the basis of disability under the New York state human rights law in the areas of employment, public accommodations and government…

Thomas P. MorahanInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1979Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Creates a commission to determine the future of the New York State thruway authority

Creates a temporary state commission to determine the legal issues and costs regarding the future of the New York State thruway authority.

William T. StachowskiFinance Committee

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S1984Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to establishing the students with disabilities school choice act

Relates to establishing the students with disabilities school choice act.

Ruben DiazEducation Committee

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S2009Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Restricts hiring of child care providers with criminal convictions

Restricts hiring of child care providers with criminal convictions.

Martin J. GoldenChildren And Families Committee

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S2011Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Directs preparation of report concerning child care subsidies and requirement to show good cause for failure to seek child support

Directs the office of children and family services and the office of temporary disability assistance to prepare a report concerning low income custodial parent's requirement to show good cause for a…

Martin J. GoldenChildren And Families Committee

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