Bills by

Owen H. Johnson

Senator

20,524 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →ojohnson@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

20,524 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

A829Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes
Increases the penalty for assaults involving a sports official
Makes the intentional causing of physical injury to a sports official a class D felony of assault in the second degree; creates class B misdemeanor of aggravated harassment of a sports official when…
Francine DelMonteCodes Committee
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A8306Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary
Defines prohibited restrictive covenants contained in real property documents and requires the filing of a declaration when recording documents containing such covenants
Defines prohibited restrictive covenants contained in real property documents and requires the filing of a declaration when recording of real property documents containing unlawful restrictive…
Grace MengJudiciary Committee

A831Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to crime of petit larceny

Changes the crime of petit larceny to petit larceny in the second degree and adds new crime of petit larceny in the first degree defined as the stealing of property by a person who has been…

Francine DelMonteCodes Committee

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A832Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Makes provisions with respect to the theft and criminal possession of air bags, increases penalties and creates a presumption

Makes the theft or criminal possession of two or more stolen air bags punishable as a class E felony and creates a presumption that a person who possesses two or more stolen air bags is presumed to…

Jeffrey DinowitzCodes Committee

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A833Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Defines probable aggregate annual income for the tenant's eligibility under guidelines set for housing authority

Defines "probable aggregate annual income" for purposes of determining eligibility for limited profit and limited dividend housing companies, as the annual net income after federal, state and…

Jeffrey DinowitzHousing Committee

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A8334Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Authorizes the Holy Cross Polish National Church to retroactively apply for a real property tax exemption for property in Smithtown

Authorizes the Holy Cross Polish National Church to retroactively apply for a real property tax exemption for property in Smithtown.

Michael J. FitzpatrickReal Property Taxation Committee

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A8336Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Authorizes the town of Smithtown to accept an application for real property tax exemption from the Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church

Authorizes the town of Smithtown to accept an application for real property tax exemption from the Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church in the village of Nesconset, town of Smithtown, county of Suffolk.

Michael J. FitzpatrickReal Property Taxation Committee

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A835Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Establishes a mechanism to address problems created when a cooperative or condominium sponsor suspends efforts to sell apartments in the building being converted

Prohibits upon the vacancy of an unsold condominium or cooperative dwelling unit, the rental of such unit unless the original offering plan provided for such rental and a majority of the members of…

Jeffrey DinowitzHousing Committee

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A836Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to election law

Limits the number and type of party committees which may be formed by state committees to receive or spend contributions to support or oppose candidates

Limits the number and type of party committees which may be formed by state committees to receive or spend contributions in support or opposition to candidates for election to public office to: one…

Jeffrey DinowitzElection Law Committee

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A837Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to election law

Designates state and city universities of New York as participating agencies for voter registration form distribution and assistance

Designates state and city universities of New York as participating agencies for voter registration form distribution and assistance; permits independent institutions to do the same upon request;…

Jeffrey DinowitzElection Law Committee

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A8386AssemblyS6221· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to banks

Allows savings banks, savings and loan associations and credit unions to accept deposits from municipal corporations; repealer

Allows savings banks, savings and loan associations and credit unions to accept deposits from municipal corporations and authorizes the deposit of certain public funds of political subdivisions and…

Darryl TownsBanks CommitteeFinance

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A840Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Requires environmental impact statements to consider cumulative effects of an action

Requires environmental impact statements to consider cumulative effects of an action for projects in communities already experiencing the impact by polluting facilities; defines "cumulative…

Jeffrey DinowitzEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A8415Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Directs the state comptroller to invest monies in the abandoned property fund in capital market investments in emerging domestic markets

Directs the state comptroller to invest monies in the abandoned property fund in capital market investments in emerging domestic markets.

Peter RiveraWays And Means Committee

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A842Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides for the impoundment and forfeiture of machinery, motor vehicles, aircraft and equipment after a previous conviction of illegally harvesting timber

Provides for the impoundment by law enforcement and forfeiture of any machinery, motor vehicles, aircraft and/or equipment used to illegally harvest timber after having previously been convicted of…

Aileen GuntherEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A8420Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Creates the alternative fuel incentive fund; creates the alternative fuels credit; establishes alternative fuel grants; appropriation

Creates the alternative fuel incentive fund; provides that monies allocated from the fund will be used for certain purpose; thirty million will be allocated for research and development; twenty…

James TediscoWays And Means Committee

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A8434Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Directs commissioner of environmental conservation to approve or deny adequacy of source evaluations and provides for regulation of bottled water facilities

Directs commissioner of environmental conservation to approve or deny adequacy of source evaluations and provides for regulation of bottled water facilities.

Dierdre ScozzafavaEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A8436Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Provides for the revocation of insurers license and prohibit sale of new policies where insurer cancels or fails to renew two percent or more of home owner policies

Provides for the revocation of insurers license, and prohibits the sale of new policies where insurer cancels or fails to renew two percent or more of home owner policies in high risk areas,…

Janele Hyer-SpencerInsurance Committee

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A8449Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Motion to discharge lost

Requires the estimated cost of mandated expenditures and appropriations within the body of the bill

Requires the estimated cost of mandated expenditures and appropriations within the body of the bill.

James TediscoGovernmental Operations Committee

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A8450Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to election law

Requires propositions authorizing creation of a state debt to contain an estimate of the debt service payable and publish an explanation thereof

Requires that any ballot proposition creating a state debt shall contain an estimate of the amortization period and the total expected debt service payable thereon until the bonds issued pursuant to…

James TediscoElection Law Committee

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A8453Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Exempts from state income taxation the first $250,000 earned by four-year college graduates or the first $150,000 earned by two-year graduates

Enacts the graduate outreach assistance law to exempt from state income taxation the first two hundred fifty thousand dollars, with a fifty thousand dollar cap per year, earned by a four-year…

James TediscoWays And Means Committee

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A8479Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Relates to payment for sanitation services provided to the New York city housing authority

Provides that the New York city housing authority shall not be required to pay for sanitation services provided to the New York city housing authority by the city of New York.

Brian KavanaghHousing Committee

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A8485Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Prohibits issuers of credit cards and debit cards from knowingly accepting or soliciting personal information of a cardholder from a third-party

Establishes issuers of credit cards and debit cards are prohibited from knowingly accepting or soliciting personal information of a cardholder from a third-party; establishes a civil penalty not to…

Peter RiveraConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A8537Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Authorizes the forest ranger force to establish a training program for volunteer search and rescue personnel to assist the forest rangers

Authorizes the forest ranger force to establish a training program for volunteer search and rescue personnel to assist the forest rangers in wild, remote and forested areas of the state.

Joan ChristensenEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A8544Assembly· 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.

Joseph MorelleInsurance Committee

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A869Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes issuance of distinctive number plates to members of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Authorizes issuance of distinctive number plates to members of the Seneca Nation of Indians.

Francine DelMonteTransportation Committee

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A886Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in health

Requires hospitals to report their hospital-acquired infection rates on a quarterly basis

Enacts the "hospital infections disclosure act"; requires all hospitals to report their infection rates to the department of health on a quarterly basis; requires such department to report such…

David McDonoughHealth Committee

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A890Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in housing

Authorizes the New York state housing finance agency to make loans to assist in home purchase

Creates housing purchase and rehabilitation fund within the New York State Housing Finance Agency; authorizes the commissioner of housing and community renewal to enter into a contract with an…

David McDonoughHousing Committee

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A899Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to tourism, arts and sports development

Establishes a dedicated fund to benefit the activities of the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain quadricentennial commission

Establishes a dedicated fund to benefit the activities of the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain quadricentennial commission, the French and Indian War 250th commemoration commission and provides financial…

Kevin CahillTourism, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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A907Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Amounts payable for medical assistance for items and services provided to eligible persons

Relates to amounts payable for medical assistance for items and services provided to eligible persons.

Aileen GuntherSocial Services Committee

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A911Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Provides that fees collected by a title company for payment to the secretary of state shall be non-refundable whether or not documents are accepted for filing

Provides that fees collected by a title company for payment to the secretary of state shall be non-refundable whether or not the documents for which such fee is collected are accepted for filing;…

Fred ThieleGovernmental Operations Committee

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A919Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Creates the western N.Y. economic development initiatives fund for purposes of funding approved projects from New York power authority surplus revenue

Creates the western NY economic development initiatives fund for purposes of funding approved projects from New York power authority surplus revenue; provides that money to come from surplus revenue.

Francine DelMonteCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A987Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Exempts certain assessors in small municipalities from having to file financial disclosure statements

Exempts certain assessors in small municipalities from having to file financial disclosure statements.

Stephen HawleyReal Property Taxation Committee

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A988Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Extends eligibility for the agricultural property tax credit to farmers having a leasehold interest of not fewer than five years in qualified agricultural property

Extends eligibility for the agricultural property tax credit to farmers having a leasehold interest of not fewer than five continuous years in qualified agricultural property; provides for…

Stephen HawleyWays And Means Committee

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A990Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to election law

Relates to computer programs utilized by the state board of elections

Relates to requiring the state board of elections to utilize computer programs for certain online filings which are compatible with widely used programs.

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A997Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Provides that real property owned by clergy shall be exempt from real property taxes to the extent of twenty percent of the assessment rather than $1,500

Provides that real property owned by a minister of the gospel, priest or rabbi of any denomination who is engaged in the work assigned by the church or denomination of which he is a member shall be…

Fred ThieleReal Property Taxation Committee

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A926Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Provides that the state policy with regard to the alcoholic beverage control law shall be to promote economic development in the beer, wine and liquor industries

Provides that the state policy with regard to the alcoholic beverage control law shall be to promote economic development and job opportunities in the beer, wine and liquor industries of the state.

Francine DelMonteEconomic Development Committee

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A928Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Designates a statewide wine industry liaison

Designates a statewide wine industry liaison to provide information, interpretation and guidance about state and local alcoholic beverage control laws, provide technical assistance to article six…

Francine DelMonteEconomic Development Committee

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A935Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing and wagering

Establishes age sixteen as the minimum age for assisting in the conduct of any game of bingo

Establishes age sixteen as the minimum age for assisting in the conduct of any game of bingo.

Francine DelMonteRacing And Wagering Committee

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A949Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in economic development

Increases the penalties where a person stands convicted of possession of alcoholic beverages in a motor vehicle for consumption

Increases the penalties for possession of alcohol by minors; authorizes issuance of an appearance ticket to such persons by a police or peace officer; increases fines for such offense to be not less…

David McDonoughEconomic Development Committee

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A956Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires item pricing with limited exception

Establishes a permanent state item pricing law; provides that such item pricing shall apply to food, certain paper products, certain cleaning products, and certain health and beauty aids; provides…

Kevin CahillConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A957Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to election law

Provides for ballot pamphlets for general elections and repeals provision for distribution of copies of constitutional amendments; repealer

Provides for the state board of elections to prepare and distribute to each voter a ballot pamphlet for every general election; provides for contents thereof and makes numerous related provisions…

Kevin CahillElection Law Committee

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A963Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local governments

Establishes the payment of certain volunteer firefighter death benefits shall be within ninety days of the filing of application to receive such death benefit

Establishes the payment of certain volunteer firefighter death benefits shall be within ninety days of the filing of application to receive such death benefit by the person or persons entitled to…

Kevin CahillLocal Governments Committee

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A964Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Requires certain pedestrian crosswalks and ramps to be clearly marked and painted in N.Y. city

Requires certain pedestrian crosswalks and ramps, those not located at street intersections, to be clearly marked and painted in any city with a population of one million or more.

Jeffrey DinowitzCities Committee

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A966Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Provides an exemption from sales tax for school supplies under ten dollars per item during a certain period including Labor Day weekend

Provides an exemption from sales tax for school supplies under ten dollars per item during a certain period including Labor Day weekend.

Francine DelMonteWays And Means Committee

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A970Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides for window tinting standards for motor vehicles and makes an appropriation therefor

Provides for window tinting standards on rear side windows of all motor vehicles in New York State and appropriates $50,000 therefor for the general purpose of enabling the superintendent of state…

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A980Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to a parent's right to know if an employee, volunteer or an administrator of a school district is reprimanded for inappropriate conduct towards their child

Relates to a parent's right to know if an employee, volunteer or an administrator of a school district is reprimanded for inappropriate conduct towards his or her child; enacts "parent's right to…

Aileen GuntherEducation CommitteeEducation

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A1075Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Prohibits the sale of products bearing the name of any schedule I, II, III, IV or V controlled substance that is unlawful to possess or sell

Prohibits the sale of products bearing the name of any schedule I, II, III, IV or V controlled substance, as defined under section 3306 of the public health law, that is unlawful to possess or sell.

Jeffrey DinowitzConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A1081Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to establishing a pilot program relating to free parking on public streets for zero emission vehicles, super ultra low emission vehicles, and hybrid vehicles

Relates to establishing a pilot program relating to free parking on public streets for zero emission vehicles, super ultra low emission vehicles, and hybrid vehicles.

Jeffrey DinowitzTransportation Committee

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