Sponsored bills

Extends the sunset date of Kendra's law

Extends the sunset date of Kendra's law from June 30, 2010 to June 30, 2015.

Felix OrtizSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Adds certain substances to the list of nonprescription drugs reimbursed by medicaid

Adds certain substances to the list of nonprescription drugs reimbursed by medicaid.

Thomas K. DuaneOn the Senate floor

Relates to urban development action area projects rehabilitated by municipal loans; effective date

Extends provisions relating to urban development action area projects rehabilitated by municipal loans.

Karim CamaraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to small loans to owners of multiple dwellings to remove substandard or insanitary conditions; effective date

Relates to smalls loans to owners of multiple dwellings to remove substandard or insanitary conditions; extends effectiveness of provisions.

Vanessa GibsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Defines the Richardson Center Corporation as an educational institution and authorizes the commissioner of general services to sell and convey certain land in the city of Buffalo, county of Erie

Defines the Richardson Center Corporation as an educational institution and authorizes the commissioner of general services to sell and convey certain land in the city of Buffalo, county of Erie.

Antoine M. ThompsonOn the Senate floor

Authorizes the NYSUDC to form a limited liability company for the purpose of certification as a community development entity under the New Markets tax credit program

Authorizes the to form a limited liability company for the purpose of certification as a community development entity under the New Markets tax credit program.

Bill PerkinsWays And Means Committee

Relates to the manufactured home cooperative fund

Relates to the manufactured home cooperative fund.

Pedro Espada Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

Clarifies the definition of work activities to include certain work-study and internship positions

Makes permanent the provisions of chapter 534 of the laws of 2000, which clarifies the definition of work activities to include certain work-study and internship positions; further ensures that…

Daniel L. SquadronSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Designates certain state-owned lands, located in the hamlet of Westhampton, town of Southampton, county of Suffolk, as the Edwin M. Schwenk Memorial Nature Preserve

Kenneth P. LaValleOn the Senate floor

Defines the scope of responsibilities of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services regarding recovery services

Defines the scope of responsibilities of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services regarding recovery services, terms of operating certificates and the DWI provider list and permits…

Thomas P. MorahanOn the Senate floor

Creates the bioscience facilities development program

Creates the bioscience facilities development program; provides grants to local economic development corporations for the purpose of creating a revolving fund for loans to bioscience facilities to…

William T. StachowskiOn the Senate floor

Authorizes assessor of county of Nassau to accept an application for exemption from real property taxes from S.N. Services Corporation

Authorizes assessor of county of Nassau to accept an application for exemption from real property taxes from S N Services Corporation for parcels of lands located in the towns of Rockville Center…

Dean G. SkelosOn the Senate floor

Provides for an apportionment to the Yonkers city school district based upon universal prekindergarten enrollment

Provides for an apportionment to the Yonkers city school district based upon universal prekindergarten enrollment.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsEducation Committee

Extends until June 30, 2012 the provisions relating to the Oneida Indian Nation real property tax depository fund

Extends from June 30, 2010 until June 30, 2012 the provisions relating to the Oneida Indian Nation real property tax depository fund.

Joseph A. GriffoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Designates a bridge on interstate route 86 over Falconer - Kimball Road in the town of Ellicott as the "Roger Tory Peterson Memorial Bridge"

Designates a bridge on interstate route 86 over Falconer - Kimball Stand Road in the town of Ellicott, as the "Roger Tory Peterson Memorial Bridge".

Catharine YoungOn the Senate floor

Establishes the New York state War of 1812 200th anniversary commemoration commission to promote the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812

Establishes the New York state War of 1812 200th anniversary commemoration commission to promote the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 by planning and executing an organized series of War of 1812…

Darrel J. AubertineOn the Senate floor

Designates as peace officers, the uniformed court officers of the town court of the town of New Windsor

Designates as peace officers, the uniformed court officers of the town court of the town of New Windsor.

William J. Larkin Jr.On the Senate floor

Relates to establishment of initial rents in housing accommodations rehabilitated with loans to housing development companies; effective date

Relates to establishment of initial rents in housing accommodations rehabilitated with loans to housing development companies.

Pedro Espada Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

Directs the commissioner of health to establish a schedule of fees for the use, maintenance and repair of air conditioners used by residents of adult homes

Directs the commissioner of health to establish a schedule of fees for the use, maintenance and repair of air conditioners used by residents of adult homes, enriched housing programs and residences…

Velmanette MontgomeryOn the Senate floor

Authorizes William Bianco and Eric Lipinsky to file for retroactive membership in the optional 20 year retirement plan

Authorizes William Bianco and Eric Lipinsky to file for retroactive membership in the optional 20 year retirement plan of the New York State and Local Retirement System.

Kenneth P. LaValleOn the Senate floor

Makes permanent chapter 572 of the laws of 1994 amending the public health law relating to emergency medical service in Suffolk county

Makes permanent chapter 572 of the laws of 1994 amending the public health law relating to emergency medical service in Suffolk county.

Owen H. JohnsonOn the Senate floor

Relates to establishing rents in respect of certain loans to owners of multiple dwellings; effective date thereof

Extens effectiveness of provisions establishing rents in respect of certain loans to owners of multiple dwellings.

Pedro Espada Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to establishing the L3C act regarding low-profit limited liability companies

Relates to establishing the L3C act regarding low-profit limited liability companies.

William T. StachowskiCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

Authorizes the village of Fair Haven to reduce the speed limit on Westside Drive

Authorizes the village of Fair Haven to reduce the speed limit on Westside Drive.

David J. ValeskyTransportation Committee

Authorizes the city of Yonkers to adopt a local law creating a bureau of administrative adjudication for certain code and ordinance violations

Authorizes the city of Yonkers to adopt a local law creating a bureau of administrative adjudication for code and ordinance violations regarding conditions which constitute a threat or danger to the…

Andrea Stewart-CousinsLocal Governments Committee

Designates the Bushkill stream as an inland waterway

Designates the Bushkill stream as an inland waterway.

John J. BonacicOn the Senate floor

Extends the effectiveness of chapter 846 of the laws of 1970 relating to payments in lieu of taxes for property acquired for park or recreational purposes

Extends the effectiveness of chapter 846 of the laws of 1970 relating to payments in lieu of taxes for property acquired for park or recreational purposes.

Dean G. SkelosOn the Senate floor

Makes the sale of a controlled substance that results in the death of a person manslaughter in the second degree

Makes the sale of a controlled substance that results in the death of a person manslaughter in the second degree.

Craig M. JohnsonCodes Committee

Includes possession of four or more stolen bicycles in the crime of criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree and the value exceeds $600

Includes possession of four or more stolen bicycles in the crime of criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree and the value exceeds six hundred dollars.

Andrew HevesiRules Committee

Establishes the uniform debt-management services act

Provides for budget planning and debt settlement services.

Audrey PhefferOn the Assembly floor

Creates minority and women-owned business enterprise regional advocates

Creates minority and women-owned business enterprise regional advocates; provides that the advocates will help ensure that municipal agencies comply with the provisions of law relating to minority…

Michele TitusRules Committee

Relates to uninterrupted payment of disability benefits

Provides for the uninterrupted payment of disability benefits; requires adequate notice and time to respond to inquiries for continued benefits.

Diane J. SavinoOn the Senate floor

Relates to the agriculture and New York state horse breeding development fund

Relates to the agriculture and New York state horse breeding development fund.

David J. ValeskyRacing And Wagering Committee

Allows certain members of the New York state and local employees' retirement system to purchase and obtain additional service credit

Allows members of the New York state and local employees retirement system who have at least ten years of credited service to purchase and obtain up to five years of additional service credit.

Diane J. SavinoOn the Senate floor

Relates to agreements between brewers and beer wholesalers

Permits brewers with a certain annual volume and with a certain percentage of sales to terminate an agreement with a beer wholesaler without having good cause; requires payment of fair market value…

David J. ValeskyOn the Senate floor

Allows the release of any animal to another pound, or duly incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to animals or humane society in certain cases

Allows the release of any animal to another pound, shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, duly incorporated humane society, or duly incorporated animal protective association for…

Suzi OppenheimerOn the Senate floor

Relates to certain taxes and the Rockland county solid waste management authority

Relates to certain taxes, motor fuel and sales and compensating use taxes, and the Rockland county solid waste management authority.

Thomas P. MorahanWays And Means Committee

Legalizes, confirms, ratifies and validates certain transportation contracts of the South Huntington school district of the 2005-2006 school year

Legalizes, confirms, ratifies and validates certain transportation contracts of the South Huntington union free school district of the 2005-2006 school year.

Carl L. MarcellinoOn the Senate floor

Relates to the commission for the blind and the operation of vending facilities

Relates to the commission for the blind and the operation of vending facilities.

Neil D. BreslinOn the Senate floor

Requires the state office for the aging to report on the delivery of services to and needs of traditionally underserved populations in their annual report to the governor

Requires the state office for the aging to report on the delivery of services to and needs of traditionally underserved populations in their annual report to the governor and legislature.

Thomas K. DuaneOn the Senate floor

Requires energy services companies to provide customers with a consumers bill of rights

Requires energy services companies to provide customers with a consumer bill of rights; establishes civil cause of action and civil penalties for violations of such provisions.

Kevin S. ParkerOn the Senate floor

Provides that a victim of domestic violence who has left certain housing accommodations shall be deemed to be occupying such accommodation as a primary residence

Provides that victims of domestic violence who are forced to flee rent regulated units due to domestic violence shall be deemed to be occupying such rent regulated units as their primary residence…

Suzi OppenheimerOn the Senate floor

Creates the New York city transit authority safety advisory panel to study and report on safety from terrorist acts

Creates the New York city transit authority safety advisory panel to study and report on safety from terrorist acts and to provide a moratorium on the closing of token booths and minimum staffing…

Martin Malavé DilanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

Relates to the provision of information to veterans regarding veteran-owned business opportunities

Relates to the provision of information to veterans regarding veteran-owned business opportunities.

Andrew J. LanzaOn the Senate floor

Authorizes pharmacists to perform collaborative drug therapy management with physicians in certain settings

Permits pharmacists that practice in licensed health care facilities to engage in collaborative management of drug therapy to reduce potential medication errors and adverse reactions pursuant to…

Ronald CanestrariOn the Senate floor

Provides for a reasonable amount of construction contract sum to be deposited in a separate interest bearing escrow account with a third party escrow agent

Provides for a reasonable amount of construction contract sum to be deposited in a separate interest bearing escrow account with a third party escrow agent; provides further that the owner shall be…

Neil D. BreslinOn the Senate floor

Relates to the reimbursement of out-of-network providers of clinical laboratory services

Relates to the reimbursement of out-of-network providers of clinical laboratory services.

Thomas K. DuaneOn the Senate floor

Relates to co-payments for prescription drugs

Prohibits insurers, HMO's and health plans from charging a copayment for a prescription drug which is higher than the usual and customary cost of such drug.

Liz KruegerOn the Senate floor