Bills by

Frank Padavan

Senator

143 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →padavan@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

143 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

S3770Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education
Authorizes SUNY and CUNY to offer up to two free courses per semester to police officers
Authorizes SUNY and CUNY to offer up to two free courses per semester to police officers.
Frank PadavanHigher Education Committee
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S4974Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions
Provides that certain unremarried spouses of deceased employees of the state shall pay for health insurance coverage at the same rate as active state employees
Provides that unremarried spouses of deceased employees of the state who retired prior to April 1, 1979 shall be required to pay for health insurance coverage at the same rate as paid by active…
Frank PadavanCivil Service And Pensions Committee

S2299Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Prohibits the sale of lottery tickets by vending machine

Prohibits the sale of lottery tickets by vending machine; limits the power of the division of the lottery to promulgate rules and regulations with regard to the method to be used in selling lottery…

Frank PadavanRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S2303Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Requires that the chances of winning lottery games be printed on lottery tickets

Requires that the chances of winning lottery games be printed on lottery tickets; requires that such chances of winning be printed on the face of lottery tickets, clearly identified, described in…

Frank PadavanRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S2307Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Requires establishment of standards for cleaning and fencing vacant lots in New York city

Requires that local legislative bodies in cities with a population of one million or more shall establish standards for the cleaning and fencing of vacant lots; provides that the owner of property…

Frank PadavanCities Committee

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S2308Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides a fine for a person responsible for a trailer or semitrailer parked or left unattended in New York city

Provides a fine of one thousand dollars for a person responsible for a trailer or semitrailer parked or left unattended in a city with a population of one million or more.

Frank PadavanTransportation Committee

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S2323Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Increases the reimbursement rate paid by the state to cities for repair and maintenance of state arterials

Increases the reimbursement rate paid by the state to cities for repair and maintenance of state arterials; increases such reimbursement amount from $.85 to $1.25 per square yard of pavement area;…

Frank PadavanTransportation Committee

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S2324Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to penalties for the illegal shipment of cigarettes

Relates to penalties for the illegal shipment of cigarettes and the authority of state and local authorities to bring actions to recover civil fines for such violations.

Frank PadavanHealth Committee

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S2336Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Excludes services of attendants in certain residential care centers for community residences and family care homes; repealer

Excludes from requirements of nursing licensure, services of attendants in residential care centers for adults, family care homes and certain community residences operated or licensed by office of…

Frank PadavanHigher Education Committee

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S2379Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Includes possession of armor piercing, frangible or devastator ammunition as criminal possession of a weapon

Includes possession of armor piercing, frangible or devastator ammunition as criminal possession of a weapon in the 4th degree and where possession is knowingly with intent to use against another,…

Frank PadavanCodes Committee

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S2380Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Requires providers of health care policies to provide coverage for colorectal cancer early detection

Requires providers of health care policies to provide coverage for colorectal cancer early detection for persons fifty years of age or older; requires the superintendent of insurance to provide…

Frank PadavanInsurance Committee

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S2382Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Prohibits operation of lottery vending machines unless machine is located in specified locations: bars, private clubs, tobacco businesses and certain work places

Prohibits the operation of lottery vending machines unless machine is located in specified locations: bars; private clubs; tobacco businesses; and certain places of employment (i.e., that have an…

Frank PadavanRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S2634Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to leaving the scene of an incident causing personal injury to another person without reporting

Allows prosecutors to prosecute any person operating a motor vehicle who causes personal injury to another person who fail to report such incident.

Frank PadavanTransportation Committee

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S4973Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Relates to the rebuttable presumption regarding distributing unsolicited advertising on private property in cities with a population of one million or more

Relates to the rebuttable presumption regarding distributing unsolicited advertising on private property in cities with a population of one million or more.

Frank PadavanConsumer Protection Committee

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S2321Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Prohibits New York state from entering into any compact with an Indian tribe to permit commercialized casino gambling unless the state constitution is amended

Prohibits New York State from entering into any compact with an Indian tribe to permit commercialized casino gambling unless and until the state constitution is amended to permit commercialized…

Frank PadavanInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2327Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Adds G6PD deficiency to the list of testing for neonatal screenings

Adds glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase or G6PD deficiency to the list of required neonatal screenings.

Frank PadavanHealth Committee

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S2372Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Provides that establishments that serve alcoholic beverages shall be at least five hundred feet from a school, church, synagogue or other place of worship; repealer

Provides that establishments that serve alcoholic beverages shall be at least five hundred feet, rather than two hundred feet, from a school, church, synagogue or other place of worship; provides…

Frank PadavanCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S2386Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Requires residential real property managers to be licensed by secretary of state

Requires residential real property managers or any firm employing a property manager, contracting with a property manager or contracting to provide a property manager to file a registration…

Frank PadavanJudiciary Committee

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S2425Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Includes wildlife animals as those subject to the animal cruelty provisions

Includes wildlife animals as those subject to the animal cruelty provisions of the agriculture and markets law.

Frank PadavanAgriculture Committee

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S2635Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Provides for optional excusal from jury service for persons age 70 or over

Provides for optional excusal from jury service for persons age 70 or over, without any need to show mental or physical incapacity, undue hardship or extreme inconvenience to the applicant.

Frank PadavanJudiciary Committee

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S3179Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Provides that certain tenants who own or keep pets shall not be denied occupancy or be subject to eviction solely on those grounds

Provides that no person 62 years of age or older shall be denied occupancy in multiple dwellings, nor shall such tenant be evicted from a multiple dwelling on the sole ground that he or she owns or…

Frank PadavanJudiciary Committee

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S2317Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to maintain official records of the transfer of title to vehicles in this state whether or not registered in this state

Requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to maintain official records of the transfer of title to vehicles in this state whether or not registered in this state.

Frank PadavanTransportation Committee

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S2318Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Prohibits holders of learner's permits from driving in a road test area

Prohibits holders of learner's permits from driving in a road test area; provides that learner's permits shall not be valid in any area designated by the commissioner of motor vehicles as a road…

Frank PadavanTransportation Committee

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S2333Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Prohibits any executive officer of the state from concurring in federal determination allowing a gaming establishment on newly acquired Indian lands without consent

Prohibits any executive officer of the state from concurring in, or consenting to, any determination by the United States Secretary of the Interior that allowing a gaming establishment on newly…

Frank PadavanInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2371Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Relates to tenant security deposit accounts and administrative expenses to which a person may be entitled

Provides that a landlord depositing security deposits in an interest bearing account shall be entitled to receive as administration expenses a sum equivalent to 20 percent of the interest earned by…

Frank PadavanJudiciary Committee

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S2381Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Provides that certain corporations or associations that permit persons under the age of eighteen to bet on horse races shall be guilty of a misdemeanor

Provides that employees of certain corporations or associations that permit or offer to permit any persons under the age of eighteen to bet on horse races shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Frank PadavanRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S2387Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Provides that the authorization for a city with a population of one million to exempt or reduce taxes on residential energy shall remain in full force and effect

Provides that the authorization for a city with a population of one million or more to exempt or reduce taxes on residential energy sources and services shall remain in full force and effect.

Frank PadavanCities Committee

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S2628Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides for the seizure and forfeiture of vehicles, vessels and aircraft used in counterfeit goods

Provides for the seizure and forfeiture of vehicles, vessels and aircraft used in counterfeit goods.

Frank PadavanCodes Committee

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S2632Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes crime of aggravated criminal conduct

Establishes crime of aggravated criminal conduct to provide more severe penalties for persons who have committed 3 or more qualifying misdemeanors or felonies within ten years of the present class A…

Frank PadavanCodes Committee

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S3178Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Prohibits the slaughter of horses for human consumption

Prohibits any person from slaughtering a horse where such person knows or has reason to know that such horse will be used for human consumption; and prohibits any person from selling, bartering,…

Frank PadavanConsumer Protection Committee

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S3245Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to elections

Provides for the registration and regulation of certain campaign consultants

Provides for the registration and regulation of certain campaign consultants; establishes a code of conduct that campaign consultants must follow.

Frank PadavanElections Committee

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S4942Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Repeals certain provisions of law relating to the State Northeastern Queens Nature and Historical Preserve Commission and appropriates funds to such commission

Repeals certain provisions of law relating to the State Northeastern Queens nature and Historical Preserve Commission and appropriates funds to such commission.

Frank PadavanFinance Committee

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S2300Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Clarifies that express legislative consent is required for any compact made by N.Y. state with an Indian tribe authorizing commercialized casino gambling activities

Clarifies that any compact made by New York State with an Indian tribe authorizing commercialized casino gambling activities is to be made under the authority, and with the express consent, by…

Frank PadavanInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2302Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to reflective material on stop signs

Relates to reflective material on stop signs; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to require all municipalities to install reflective material along the length of poles supporting stop signs.

Frank PadavanTransportation Committee

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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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S2326Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Permits district attorneys to appeal bail decisions

Provides that where a criminal action is pending in a local criminal court or a superior court, the district attorney upon motion, may seek an order from the Appellate Division of the Department in…

Frank PadavanCodes 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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S2339Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Extends the protections of the medical exemption from mandatory immunizations for students

Extends the protections of the medical exemption from mandatory immunizations for students to ensure deference to the professional assessments of physicians and nurse practitioners in the care of…

Frank PadavanHealth Committee

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S2375Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Provides a municipality or community board to express an opinion before a license is granted to a person to sell liquor at retail for off-premises consumption

Provides a municipality or community board to express an opinion before a license is granted to a person to sell liquor at retail for off-premises consumption.

Frank PadavanCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S2377Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to penalties for the crimes relating to making graffiti and possession of graffiti instruments

Relates to penalties for the crimes relating to making graffiti and possession of graffiti instruments.

Frank PadavanCodes 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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S2388Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Requires that persons in charge of any commercial building in the city of New York keep the sidewalk, flagging and curbstone free from sign advertisements

Requires that persons in charge of any commercial building in the city of New York keep the sidewalk, flagging and curbstone free of obstruction by sign advertisements.

Frank PadavanCities Committee

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S2631Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Prohibits casino advertising near schools, child day care centers, playgrounds or youth centers

Prohibits casino advertising near schools, child day care centers, playgrounds and youth centers; authorizes imposition of a civil penalty of between $250 and $1,000 for each violation thereof.

Frank PadavanHealth Committee

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S3177Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to instruction in the humane treatment of animals and the requirement of training in the humane treatment of animals for the certification of teachers

Relates to classroom instruction in the humane treatment of animals and the requirement of training in the humane treatment of animals for the certification or licensing of classroom teachers,…

Frank PadavanEducation Committee

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S2298Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Allows homeowners associations to recover attorneys' fees incurred from certain real property causes of action

Allows a prevailing party in an action brought to enforce contractual covenants or property restrictions which run with the land on a home in a homeowners association to be awarded reasonable…

Frank PadavanJudiciary Committee

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S2320Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Provides that no issuer of a credit card shall send unsolicited, blank checks to a card member residing in New York state

Provides that no issuer of a credit card shall send unsolicited, blank checks to a credit card member residing in New York state.

Frank PadavanConsumer Protection Committee

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S2325Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Requires immediate suspension of liquor license upon third reported incident in nine month period

Requires immediate suspension of liquor license of a premises licensed by the state liquor authority upon the third reported incident occurring either adjacent to its premises or in its parking lot…

Frank PadavanInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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