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

S4624Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government
Provides for giving of just compensation upon the taking of any billboard
Provides for giving of just compensation upon the taking of any billboard in accordance with the eminent domain procedure law; removes amortization schedules for the removal of billboards in areas…
Martin Malavé DilanLocal Government Committee
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S4710Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes
Relates to the promotion and performance of a sexual performance by a child
Relates to the promotion and possession of a sexual performance by a child; creates various degrees of crimes relating to promotion of an obscene sexual performance by a child, possession of an…
Vincent L. LeibellCodes Committee

S4791Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Appropriates one million dollars to the department of education for extracurricular activities in certain school districts

Appropriates one million dollars to the department of education for the purpose of initiating, maintaining or encouraging extracurricular activities in school districts in cities with a population…

Velmanette MontgomeryEducation Committee

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S4803Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to reimbursement rates for inpatient hospital services at Westchester medical center

Relates to reimbursement rates for inpatient hospital services at Westchester medical center.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsHealth Committee

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S4834Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to an interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children

Authorizes the commissioner of education to participate in an interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children and to establish requirements to remove barriers imposed on children…

Martin J. GoldenEducation Committee

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S4858Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Requires establishment of a long term care insurance program for all state employees and retirees

Requires the establishment of a long term care insurance program for all state employees and retirees.

Vincent L. LeibellCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4881Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides that demonstration rates of payment for telehealth services by home health agencies, long term home health care and AIDS home care shall be paid equitably

Provides that demonstration rates of payment for telehealth services by home health agencies, long term home health care and AIDS home care shall be paid to providers in an equitable and direct…

David J. ValeskyHealth Committee

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S4924Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes the state Green School Construction Act

Establishes the state Green School Building Construction Act.

Antoine M. ThompsonInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4933Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides for draft and final environmental impact statements

Provides for draft and final environmental impact statements.

Velmanette MontgomeryEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4977Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides a credit against tax for the purchase and installation of grab bars

Provides a credit against tax for the purchase and installation of grab bars by a resident owner of real property who is a qualified senior citizen; sets forth a credit schedule; defines qualified…

Ruben DiazInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4978Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Enacts the criminal street gang related crimes act

Enacts the criminal street gang related crimes act; provides for enhanced criminal sanctions where crimes are related to criminal street gangs.

Ruben DiazCodes Committee

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S547Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Creates a 24/7 sobriety pilot program and makes an appropriation therefor

Creates a 24/7 sobriety pilot program in up to ten counties to be determined by the superintendent of police; requires persons convicted of certain DWI offenses in such counties and sentenced to…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Finance Committee

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S564Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides that vehicles with permits for handicapped parking issued anywhere in the state may use all spaces for handicapped parking in the city of New York

Provides that vehicles with permits for handicapped parking issued anywhere in the state may use all spaces for handicapped parking in the city of New York.

Carl L. MarcellinoTransportation Committee

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S601Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Disallows corporate and personal income tax deductions for property in continued noncompliance with regards to rent impairing violations

Disallows corporate and personal income tax deductions for interest, depreciation, taxes or amortization for persons who own real property offered for lease which is in continued non-compliance with…

Carl L. MarcellinoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S613Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides for revocation of probation where a person is convicted of a new offense while such person is under probation supervision for a felony offense

Provides for revocation of probation where a person is convicted of a felony or an offense in another jurisdiction which if committed in this state would constitute a felony, while the defendant is…

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S619Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Provides for random testing for anabolic steroids in athletes in public and private schools; appropriation

Provides for random testing for anabolic steroids in athletes in public, and private schools; appropriates $1,000,000 therefor.

Andrew J. LanzaEducation Committee

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S660Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Prohibits the issuance to or holding of thoroughbred track, harness track or video gaming licenses by persons convicted of moral turpitude felonies

Prohibits the issuance to or holding of thoroughbred track, harness track or video gaming licenses by persons convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude; applies also to certain transfers of…

William J. Larkin Jr.Racing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S661Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Authorizes certain cities and villages to expedite foreclosure on substantially physically distressed and unoccupied residential, commercial or industrial properties

Authorizes certain cities and villages to expedite foreclosure on substantially physically distressed and unoccupied residential, commercial or industrial properties; establishes procedures…

William J. Larkin Jr.Local Government Committee

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S666Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Authorizes towns, villages and counties to offer additional means and incentives for the preservation of farms and open areas

Authorizes towns, villages and counties to offer additional means and incentives for the preservation of agricultural lands and farms, and open, scenic and natural spaces, areas, woodlands and…

William J. Larkin Jr.Local Government Committee

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S673Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Authorizes the abatement of municipal and school real property taxes in certain cases of catastrophic loss and establishes procedures therefor

Authorizes the abatement of real property taxes in certain cases of catastrophic loss and establishes procedures therefor; limits eligibility to one, two, or three family houses; applies to all…

William J. Larkin Jr.Local Government Committee

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S690Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Authorizes state reimbursement to municipal corporations for tax revenue lost and expenses incurred as a result of the reduced assessment of forest land

Authorizes a procedure whereby the chief executive officer of a municipal corporation in which there is located privately owned forest lands which are exempt from real property taxes to make…

Betty LittleLocal Government Committee

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S692Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Requires library trustees to complete minimum hours of approved training; authorizes state aid for administration, development and delivery of library trustee training

Requires library trustees to complete minimum hours of approved training; authorizes state aid for administration, development and delivery of library trustee training programs.

Hugh T. FarleyEducation Committee

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S1000Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Expands the products which may be purchased for public use

Expands the products which may be purchased for public use by including renewable energy resources; further increases the cost premium percentage of a product deemed reasonably competitive.

Carl L. MarcellinoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1013Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Provides omnibus co-op or condominium conversion requirements, including existing tenants right to purchase and capital replacement reserve fund

Provides that a non-eviction plan submitted for conversion of dwelling units to cooperative or condominium ownership shall not be declared effective until at least 25% of the tenants shall have…

Carl KrugerHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S1041Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Establishes a state board for dentistry and a state board for dental hygiene

Establishes a state board for dentistry and a state board for dental hygiene; relates to the use of the title "registered dental hygienist"; provides for limited permits to practice dental hygiene.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S1042Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Authorizes on-site inspections of degree granting proprietary institutions by the commissioner of education for compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Authorizes on-site inspections of degree granting proprietary institutions by the commissioner of education for compliance with applicable laws and regulations; establishes an advisory council for…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S1047Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Provides that a school district vote on a bond resolution shall take place on the third Tuesday in May in conjunction with the school budget vote

Provides that a school district vote on a bond resolution shall take place on the third Tuesday in May in conjunction with the school budget vote; provides that such bond resolution vote may only be…

Kenneth P. LaValleEducation Committee

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S1048Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Increases penalties for certain alcohol related driving convictions

Increases penalties for repeat driving while ability impaired conviction committed within the preceding ten years or for a fourth conviction for a similar offense.

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S1077Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Sets forth the dates upon which interest shall be added to the first and second installments of real estate taxes in the county of Suffolk

Sets forth the dates upon which interest shall be added to the first and second installments of real estate taxes in the county of Suffolk; the first one-half of the tax on real estate which is due…

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

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S1146Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Notice of committee consideration - requested

Establishes a clean air account and makes an appropriation therefor

Establishes a clean air account and makes an appropriation therefor; specifies the manner in which such appropriation is to be utilized.

Bill PerkinsFinance Committee

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S1157Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Grants additional credit on civil service exams for appointments as police officers and firefighters who are residents of certain cities

Grants additional credit on competitive civil service exams for appointments as police officers and firefighters who are residents of cities with a population between 250,000 and one million upon…

Antoine M. ThompsonCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S1186Senate· 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.

Kenneth P. LaValleInsurance Committee

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S1202Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Authorizes a real property tax credit for police and firefighters in certain counties upon enactment of a local law

Authorizes a real property tax credit for police officers and firefighters in counties with a population between 250,000 and one million, upon enactment of a local law, ordinance or resolution.

Antoine M. ThompsonLocal Government Committee

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S1208Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Makes the act of menacing with a deadly weapon, dangerous instrument or firearm the class E felony of menacing in the first degree

Removes the act of menacing committed with a deadly weapon, dangerous instrument or firearm from the class A misdemeanor of menacing in the second degree, and includes such act within the provisions…

Antoine M. ThompsonCodes Committee

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S1238Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Creates the Buffalo housing development corporation

Creates the Buffalo housing development corporation; enumerates the powers and duties of the corporation and the powers and duties of its members; authorizes the issuance of bonds.

Antoine M. ThompsonHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S1252Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to the effect of mandates on school districts

Provides that state mandates shall not be implemented in school districts after such district has passed a budget, any such mandates shall be implemented in the following fiscal year.

Stephen M. SalandEducation Committee

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S1277Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Establishes the post-adoption services program under the direction of the office of children and family services; appropriation

Establishes the post-adoption services program under the direction of the office of children and family services and lists optional services to be provided to adoptive families; makes an…

Velmanette MontgomeryChildren And Families Committee

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S1324Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires port authority of New York and New Jersey to make automated external defibrillators available throughout major air terminals

Requires the port authority of New York and New Jersey to make automated external defibrillators available throughout major air terminals; requires that training be provided to airport personnel in…

Carl KrugerCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S1326Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Establishes the education equity act which provides language assistance to parents/guardians who have children enrolled in public school and who do not speak English

Establishes the "education equity act" which provides language assistance to parents or guardians who have children enrolled in public school and whose primary language is not English; defines…

José M. SerranoEducation Committee

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S1333Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Provides additional compensation to certain city employees who possess and use foreign languages in performance of duties

Provides additional compensation to certain city employees who possess or make substantial use of foreign languages in the performance of official duties in addition to salary; further creates the…

José M. SerranoLocal Government Committee

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S1361Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes a tax credit for alternative energy systems and generating equipment

Establishes an alternative energy systems and generating equipment tax credit for qualified expenditures meeting the criteria prescribed by the department of taxation and finance, in consultation…

Craig M. JohnsonInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1365Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Increases restrictions on the sending of unsolicited telefacsimile advertising and increases penalties and expands remedies for violations

Increases restrictions on the sending of unsolicited telefacsimile advertising, making such restrictions applicable to computer media; expands remedies for violations of such restrictions regarding…

Martin Malavé DilanConsumer Protection Committee

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S1373Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Enacts the comprehensive auto theft prevention act

Enacts the comprehensive auto theft prevention act to ensure that the motor vehicle theft epidemic in this state is comprehensively addressed by the criminal justice system; requires mandatory…

Toby Ann StaviskyCodes Committee

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S1465Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Authorizes the personal appearance of crime victims at the parole hearings of the offender

Requires that the district attorney inform the victim of a crime of such victim's right to personally or by representative appear, where the crime victim is deceased or is mentally or physically…

Joseph E. RobachCodes Committee

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S1467Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Allows individuals to register their telefacsimile telephone numbers with the consumer protection board as part of the "do not call" statewide registry

Allows individuals to register their telefacsimile telephone numbers with the consumer protection board as part of the "do not call" statewide registry.

Joseph E. RobachConsumer Protection Committee

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S1470Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Requires any state mandated program imposed on municipalities and school districts to be funded by the state

Requires that the state fund any program which imposes a mandate upon municipal corporations or school districts; establishes criteria for any exemption from such law if such mandate is ordered by…

Stephen M. SalandLocal Government Committee

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S1912Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Relates to notice of radioactive emissions at Indian Point Energy Centers

Relates to notice of radioactive emissions at Indian Point Energy Center.

Thomas P. MorahanVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S1921Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to exempting school bus operators from sales tax for equipment and fuel used in operation of a school bus

Offers certain refunds or credits to school bus operators from sales tax for certain school buses and equipment and fuel used in operation of a school bus.

Thomas P. MorahanInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1924Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Establishes a nuclear whistleblower access and assistance program to promote public health and safety

Directs the NYS energy research and development authority and public and private operators of each nuclear-powered electric generating facility to establish a nuclear whistleblower access and…

Thomas P. MorahanEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1931Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to banks

Provides criteria for membership in credit unions and permits the extension of certain services to nonmembers

Provides criteria for membership in credit unions and permits the extension of certain services to nonmembers.

Kevin S. ParkerBanks Committee

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