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.

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S2306Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities
Provides city of one million or more may assess tickets for professional sporting events for use by city school district
Provides city of one million or more may assess tickets for professional sporting events for use by city school district.
Frank PadavanCities Committee
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S2314Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education
Requires the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in school buildings
Requires the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in elementary and secondary school buildings; authorizes the commissioner of education to annually prescribe a special cost allowance for such…
Shirley L. HuntleyEducation Committee
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S2329Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to investments by the comptroller; appropriation

Relates to investments by the comptroller; requires the comptroller to comply with provisions of the executive law relating to participation by minority and women owned businesses in awarding…

Frank PadavanCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S2330Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Provides that liquor authority may include certain terms and conditions as part of various licenses for on-premises consumption to assure premises lawfully operated

Provides that the state liquor authority may, with the consent of the applicant, include certain terms and conditions as part of various licenses for on-premises consumption of beer and liquor for…

Frank PadavanCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S2335Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Raises the minimum legal betting age from eighteen to twenty-one years

Raises the minimum legal betting age from eighteen to twenty-one years for playing charitable games of chance, placing pari-mutuel wagers on horse racing, playing lottery games and playing quick draw.

Frank PadavanRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S2378Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Authorizes tuition assistance program financial aid officers to make adjustments in special circumstances to determine a student's applicable income for an award

Authorizes tuition assistance program financial aid officers to make income adjustments in special circumstances in determining a student's applicable income for an award including catastrophic…

Frank PadavanHigher Education Committee

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S2436Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to farm tractors and self propelled machines used primarily for agricultural purposes

Excludes farm tractors and self propelled machines used primarily for agricultural purposes from certain requirements for motor vehicles relating to registration and licensing of drivers, and…

Catharine YoungTransportation Committee

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S2463Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Establishes health care organization accountability for delay, failure or refusal to approve, provide, arrange or timely pay for certain health care services

Provides for accountability of "health care organizations" (i.e., entities, other than a health care provider, that approve, provide, arrange for or pay for health care services, including a health…

Kenneth P. LaValleJudiciary Committee

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S2494Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Permits the declaration of an emergency pursuant to the EMTPA for rental housing accommodations located in buildings covered by a project based assistance contract

Permits the declaration of an emergency pursuant to the EMTPA for rental housing accommodations located in buildings covered by a project based assistance contract pursuant to section 8 of the…

Jeffrey D. KleinHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S2500Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Grants additional credit to volunteer firefighters in competitive civil service examinations for appointment and promotion, also for retention

Grants additional credit to volunteer firefighters in competitive examinations, granted only at the time of establishing the resulting eligibility list; creates a preference in retention for…

Dale M. VolkerCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S2510Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Increases partial real property tax exemption for residential improvements and an added exemption schedule for LEED certification standards for green buildings in certain cities

Increases partial real property tax exemption for residential improvements and an added exemption schedule for LEED certification standards for green buildings in certain cities.

John A. DeFranciscoLocal Government Committee

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S2550Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Notice of committee consideration - requested

Provides that issuers of debit and credit cards shall pay sales and use taxes directly to the commissioner of taxation and finance

Provides that issuers of debit and credit cards shall pay sales and use taxes directly to the state tax commission.

Ruben DiazInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2566Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Allows a mortgagor to receive an assignment of mortgage in lieu of a discharge of mortgage when the mortgagor is refinancing an existing loan

Allows a mortgagor to receive an assignment of mortgage in lieu of a discharge of mortgage when the mortgagor is refinancing an existing loan.

John A. DeFranciscoJudiciary Committee

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S2574Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Ensures language assistance services by state agencies and requires state agencies to maintain records and to submit an annual report on language services

Ensures language assistance services by state agencies; requires state agencies to maintain records of the primary language spoken by any individual seeking such assistance; and requires state…

Hiram MonserrateCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S2607Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Mandates bathroom facilities in parking lots associated with structures having a seating capacity of six thousand or more

Mandates bathroom facilities in parking lots associated with structures having a seating capacity of six thousand or more; entertainment or sporting facilities; at least six water closets for women…

John J. FlanaganConsumer Protection Committee

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S2616Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Limits medical waste treatment facilities construction, prohibits issuance of permits to facilities, provides for annual review of permits issued to previously-exist

Prohibits the establishment or conversion of medical waste treatment, storage, transfer or disposal facilities in any area of the state not zoned for such uses; prohibits the issuance of permits to…

John L. SampsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2618Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to prosecution by superior court information following dismissal of an indictment or count thereof

Relates to prosecution by superior court information following dismissal of an indictment or count thereof.

Eric T. SchneidermanCodes Committee

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S2662Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Codifies state university of New York educational opportunity centers

Codifies state university of New York educational opportunity centers which provide an integrated system of education, vocational training and student support services targeted to higher education…

Dale M. VolkerHigher Education Committee

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S2674Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Directs the public service commission to report to the governor and legislative officials on proposed changes to laws and regulations on telephone service

Directs the public service commission to report to the governor and legislative officials on proposed changes to laws and regulations on universal access to adequate and affordable telephone…

Thomas P. MorahanEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S2675Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Establishes the "All Felons DNA Database Act"

Establishes the "All Felons DNA Database Act"; requires all adults and juveniles convicted of a felony after January 1, 2003 shall be required to be added to the state's DNA identification index.

Thomas P. MorahanFinance Committee

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S2691Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Enacts provisions relating to the reporting of child abuse

Enacts provisions relating to the reporting of child abuse; requires members of the clergy to report suspected allegations of child abuse or maltreatment to an appropriate law enforcement agency;…

Stephen M. SalandChildren And Families Committee

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S2709Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Establishes in N.Y. city a bus rapid transit and bus mobility demonstration program to enforce certain restrictions

Establishes in a city with a population of one million or more a bus rapid transit and bus mobility demonstration program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bus lanes by means of bus lane…

Martin Malavé DilanTransportation Committee

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S2716Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to providing a performance of duty disability retirement benefit for members of the armed forces injured in combat

Provides a performance of duty disability retirement benefit for members of a public retirement system who are members of the armed forces and are injured in combat; such benefit shall be 75% of…

Eric AdamsCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S2742Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Relates to a real property tax exemption for property owned by certain persons performing active duty in a combat zone

Authorizes municipalities to offer a real property tax exemption for property owned by certain persons performing active duty in a combat zone in an amount equal to ten percent of the value of the…

Martin J. GoldenVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2745Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes a business franchise and personal income tax credit for the targeted human pharmacological project fee paid to the Food and Drug Administration

Establishes a business franchise and personal income tax credit for the targeted human pharmacological project fee paid to the Food and Drug Administration for the purposes of submitting a human…

Martin J. GoldenInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2755Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Establishes the crime of sale or possession of images of animal cruelty

Establishes the crime of sale or possession of images of animal cruelty.

Craig M. JohnsonConsumer Protection Committee

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S2770Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Authorizes veterans who served in combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom after March 20, 2003 to receive extra credit on competitive examinations

Authorizes veterans who served in combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom after March 20, 2003 to receive extra credit on competitive examinations.

Eric AdamsVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2815Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Establishes the New York state healthy community program within the department of health

Establishes the New York state healthy community program within the department of health to promote community-based approaches to chronic disease prevention and control.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S2822Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Prohibits certain restaurants and food establishments from serving foods containing artificial trans fat

Prohibits certain restaurants and food establishments from serving foods containing artificial trans fat.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S2826Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes third, second and first degree crimes for failure to report lost or stolen firearms

Establishes third, second and first degree crimes for failure to report lost or stolen firearms.

Eric AdamsCodes Committee

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S2835Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Relates to the permanent termination of parental rights for reason of mental illness or mental retardation; repealer

Relates to the permanent termination of parental rights for reason of mental illness or mental retardation.

Shirley L. HuntleyChildren And Families Committee

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S2846Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Creates the lupus research enhancement program and the lupus research enhancement fund, and authorizes an appropriation

Creates the lupus research enhancement program; creates the lupus research enhancement fund; authorizes an appropriation therefor.

Diane J. SavinoHealth Committee

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S2870Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides for the exemption of contributions made by an employer to an accident or health plan for the benefit of an employee's domestic partner from federal gross income

Provides for the exemption of contributions made by an employer to an accident or health plan for the benefit of an employee's domestic partner from federal gross income for tax purposes.

Thomas K. DuaneInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2881Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Establishes commission on feasibility of constructing and operating light rail commuter system between counties of Ulster, Sullivan and Orange, and New York city

Establishes commission on feasibility of constructing and operating light rail commuter system between the counties of Ulster, Sullivan and Orange, and the city of New York.

John J. BonacicFinance Committee

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S2884Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Creates a regents large animal veterinarian loan forgiveness program

Creates a regents large animal veterinarian loan forgiveness program; establishes the number, criteria and notification requirements to receive an award under such program; establishes such awards…

John J. BonacicHigher Education Committee

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S2886Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Enacts provisions relating to collective negotiations by health care providers with certain health care plans

Enacts provisions relating to collective negotiations by health care providers with certain health care plans; applies to health benefit plans that provide benefits for medical or surgical expenses…

John J. BonacicHealth Committee

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S2920Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Establishes the empire state professional nursing scholarship program and grants for nursing education

Establishes the empire state professional nursing scholarship program to provide financial support to applicants to enter or continue in a registered nurse educational program and who agree to…

Kenneth P. LaValleHealth Committee

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S2941Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to all terrain vehicles and agricultural use

Relates to registration of all terrain vehicles operated on public highways connecting portions of a farm or farms, municipal sanitary landfills and licensed motor vehicle repair shops.

Michael F. NozzolioTransportation Committee

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S2963Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires car registration forms to display the label "qualified hybrid vehicle" and the estimated MPG of such vehicle as calculated by the EPA

Requires applicants for registration of hybrid vehicles to submit proof of the make, model and model year of the motor vehicle for which registration is being applied, to the commissioner;…

Martin Malavé DilanTransportation Committee

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S2965Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Includes sex offense convictions in background checks for persons applying for membership in a fire company

Includes sex offense convictions in background checks for persons applying for membership in a fire company.

Craig M. JohnsonFinance Committee

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S2966Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Requires bedding to be securely sealed and packaged prior to shipping or delivery to end-user consumers

Requires bedding to be securely sealed and packaged prior to shipping or delivery to end-user consumers.

Craig M. JohnsonConsumer Protection Committee

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S3032Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Directs the distribution of health care proxy blank forms and instructions with mailings of drivers license and registration renewals

Directs the distribution of health care proxy blank forms and instructions with mailings of drivers license and registration renewals; provides for cooperation between motor vehicle and health…

Kemp HannonTransportation CommitteeTransportation

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S3034Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Creates the public employees' fair employment act study commission to review the existing Taylor law

Creates the public employees' fair employment act study commission to review the existing Taylor law addressing labor relations between public employers and employees.

Michael H. RanzenhoferFinance Committee

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S3072Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Alters requirements applicable to health insurance secured by qualifying small businesses

Alters requirements applicable to health insurance secured by qualifying small businesses; expands the availability of health care coverage.

David J. ValeskyInsurance Committee

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S3073Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes a tax credit for training expenses for emerging technology employees

Establishes a tax credit for training expenses for emerging technology employees; requires that training must be for full-time employees involved in the development, modification or improvement of…

David J. ValeskyInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S308Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Exempts wholesale distributors from complying with the provisions of the pistol and revolver ballistic identification databank

Exempts wholesale distributors from complying with the provisions of the pistol and revolver ballistic identification databank; defines a wholesale distributor as a person, firm or corporation that…

George D. MaziarzConsumer Protection Committee

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S3104Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Authorizes the trustees of the state university of New York and city university of New York to create academic review boards to study the cost of college textbooks

Authorizes the trustees of the state university of New York and city university of New York to create academic review boards for the review of textbooks sold, purchased or used for academic purposes…

Ruben DiazHigher Education Committee

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S3109Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Requires private elementary and secondary schools to require prospective employees to submit fingerprints for a criminal history background check

Requires nonpublic and private elementary and secondary schools to require their prospective employees to submit fingerprints through the commissioner of education for the purpose of criminal…

Dean G. SkelosEducation Committee

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S3213Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Requires the packaging on prescribed drugs to include a label which lists the country of origin of the prescribed drug

Requires the packaging on prescribed drugs to include a label which lists the country of origin of the prescribed drug.

George D. MaziarzHealth Committee

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S3243Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Establishes an enhanced statewide business information and referral system call center

Establishes an enhanced statewide information and referral system call center; such call center shall be designated by a single easily recognizable three digit telephone number.

John J. FlanaganCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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