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

A8536AssemblyS5664· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in consumer affairs and protection
Relates to false advertising and providing rebates be given at the time of purchase
Amends the general business law in relation to false advertising and provides that any advertisers' rebates shall be granted at the time of purchase.
Nancy CalhounConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs
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A8646Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
Authorizes a public retirement system, mutual fund, or other institutional investor to bring actions for damages sustained due to violations of the Martin Act

A8658Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Requires coverage for anesthesia and hospital charges for dental care

Requires coverage for anesthesia and hospital charges for dental care.

Harvey WeisenbergInsurance Committee

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A8703Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes temporary parking permits for women in their third trimester of pregnancy

Authorizes temporary parking permits for women in their third trimester of pregnancy.

Janele Hyer-SpencerTransportation Committee

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S1088Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Aligns the education law more closely with the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act as to education of homeless children

Aligns the education law more closely with the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act as to education of homeless children.

Suzi OppenheimerEducation Committee

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S1242Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

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…

Antoine M. ThompsonFinance Committee

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S1394Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Reconstitutes the Roosevelt Island operating corporation to be the Roosevelt Island community

Reconstitutes the Roosevelt Island operating corporation board of directors; provides that the corporation shall be governed by an elected rather than appointed board; makes numerous related…

José M. SerranoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S2727Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Authorizes the Long Island power authority to propose certain rate changes to the public service commission

Authorizes the Long Island power authority to propose certain rate changes to the public service commission in the amount of two and one-half percent.

Kenneth P. LaValleEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S3203Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Prohibits interviews of other party's treating physicians or health care providers in malpractice or wrongful death actions

Prohibits interviews of other party's treating physicians or health care providers in personal injury medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice or wrongful death actions.

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

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S3637Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Changes the name of the office of temporary and disability assistance to the "office of economic support and opportunity"

Changes the name of the office of temporary and disability assistance to the "office of economic support and opportunity".

Daniel L. SquadronSocial Services Committee

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S3655Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Relates to the licensure of life settlement brokers; creates certain crimes relating to life settlement fraud; relates to premium finance agreements; repealer

Relates to the licensure of life settlement brokers; creates certain crimes relating to life settlement fraud; relates to premium finance agreements.

Neil D. BreslinInsurance Committee

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S4539Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Relates to payments for certain school, fire, fire protection and ambulance districts for lands exempt from real property taxation; Peconic Bay community preservation

Relates to payments for certain school, fire, fire protection and ambulance districts for lands exempt from real property taxation for purposes which implement the Peconic Bay community preservation…

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

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S47Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Prohibits credit card issuers from increasing interest rate or imposing fee upon account of holders based on indebtedness or late payment to other creditor

Prohibits the issuer of a credit card from increasing the rate of interest or imposing a fee on the account of a holder who has made timely payments and in the minimum amounts required, based on…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Consumer Protection Committee

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S4790Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Establishes the office of the child advocate

Establishes the office of child advocate to ensure the protection and promotion of legal rights for youth in programs and facilities under OCFS.

Velmanette MontgomeryChildren And Families Committee

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S5222Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Enacts the "diplomatic immunity notification act"

Requires notification to certain federal and state agencies when certain persons with diplomatic immunity violate the law; requires a report by law enforcement or police agencies to include, but not…

Liz KruegerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5721Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to disposition of fine money from conditional license holders and the distribution of mandatory surcharge for alcohol related offenses

Relates to disposition of fine money imposed for infractions relating to the operation of motor vehicles by conditional license holders and the distribution of mandatory surcharge for alcohol…

David J. ValeskyTransportation Committee

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A6584Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes the crimes of criminal possession of criminally diverted prescription medication and devices in the fifth, fourth, third, second and first degrees

Establishes the crimes of criminal possession of criminally diverted prescription medications and devices in the fifth, fourth, third, second and first degrees, establishes rebuttable presumptions…

Daniel BurlingCodes Committee

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A6680Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Directs superintendent of insurance to amend rules and regulations with respect to homeowners' policies

Directs superintendent of insurance to amend rules and regulations with respect to homeowners' policies; also directs study of certain facets of insurance industry including, but not limited to the…

George LatimerInsurance Committee

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A7457Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to reimbursing Medicare Part B premium payments made by retirees of the metropolitan transportation authority and its subsidiary corporations

Authorizes the metropolitan transportation authority to reimburse on a monthly basis each authority retiree the cost of the premium for such retiree's enrollment in the hospital and medical program…

Peter AbbateCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A7588Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Provides a tax credit for the purchase of certified sustainably harvested wood products

Provides a tax credit for the purchase of FSC-certified wood products.

Robin SchimmingerWays And Means Committee

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A8432Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Declares a policy of equal treatment in development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies

Declares a policy of equal treatment of people of all races, cultures, religions, incomes, education levels and sexual preference in the development and enforcement of environmental laws,…

Michael GianarisEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A8510Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Provides that certain retirement system members shall be eligible for service credit while on leave due to compensable occupational injury or disease

Provides that certain retirement system members shall be eligible for service credit while on leave resulting from an occupations injury or disease found to be compensable by the workers'…

Peter AbbateGovernmental Employees Committee

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A8584Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans' affairs

Authorizes the free use of campsites, parks and public places of recreation by veterans

Authorizes the free use of campsites, parks and public places of recreation by veterans.

Adriano EspaillatVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A8591Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in education

Relates to the elimination of state review officer; repealer

Relates to the elimination of state review officer.

Micah KellnerEducation Committee

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A8604Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Grants school tax exemption for payment of certain school and educational expenses

Grants school tax exemption up to 90% for payment of certain school tuition and educational expenses.

Greg BallReal Property Taxation Committee

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A8632Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Enacts the wine industry and liquor store revitalization act; repealer

Enacts the wine industry and liquor store revitalization act; authorizes grocery and drug stores to sell wine on their premises for consumption off the premises.

Joseph MorelleEconomic Development Committee

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A8655Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Requires committing to custody of sheriff a person against whom a verified statement has been filed alleging the intimidation of a victim or a witness while on bail

Requires the incarceration of a defendant, pending a bail revocation hearing, upon filing of a statement alleging the intimidation of a victim or witness while such defendant was at liberty on bail;…

Robin SchimmingerCodes Committee

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A3971Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides for mandatory imprisonment and plea restrictions for offenses victimizing the elderly and physically disabled

Defines the felonies of victimizing the elderly or physically disabled in the 3rd degree, 2nd degree and 1st degree and provides that a sentence of imprisonment must be imposed upon conviction of…

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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S1784Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Directs a study of the siting processes for wind energy production facilities

Directs a study of the siting processes for wind energy production facilities and provides for a report with recommendations for an overall sitings plan.

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S2451Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides authority for financing and construction of a building to be used as a school for Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary by the dormitory authority

Provides authority for financing and construction of a building to be used as a school for Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary by the dormitory authority.

Kevin S. ParkerCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S3885Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to payment methods permitted for use by taxpayers under the electronic funds transfer programs

Relates to payment methods permitted for use by tax payers under the electronic funds transfer programs prescribed by sections 9 and 10 of the tax law.

Craig M. JohnsonInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4044Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Relates to the sale of tonic water, bitters and maraschino cherries at liquor stores

Relates to the sale of tonic water at liquor stores.

Daniel L. SquadronCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S5598Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Relates to certification and decertification of businesses as empire zone enterprises; repealer

Relates to certification and decertification of businesses as empire zone enterprises.

William T. StachowskiLocal Government Committee

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S5727Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Establishes the empire state housing investment fund act of 2009

Establishes the empire state housing investment fund act of 2009.

Pedro Espada Jr.Housing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S84Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Provides for approval and ratification of certain transportation contracts for the North Collins central school district

Provides for approval and ratification of certain transportation contracts for the North Collins central school district.

Dale M. VolkerEducation Committee

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A1782Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Prohibits the sale or display to minors of indecent materials

Prohibits sale or display of indecent materials to minors; establishes standards of sexually-oriented indecent materials which cannot be sold or displayed to minors; includes only persons under the…

Nancy CalhounCodes Committee

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A1784Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides additional minimum sentence for conviction of crimes committed while possessing a firearm

Provides additional minimum sentences of imprisonment of five years for certain armed felony offenses and provides that such addition is to be an increase of any minimum term otherwise imposed and…

Nancy CalhounCodes Committee

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A330Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Establishes a re-entry employment incentive tax credit

Establishes a re-entry employment incentive tax credit for employers who hire individuals who have been released from correctional facilities in this state for full-time employment at a rate that is…

Hakeem JeffriesWays And Means Committee

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A4112Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Ordered to third reading cal.311

Prohibits the taking of striped bass from the Hudson river for commercial purposes

Prohibits the taking of striped bass from the Hudson river for commercial purposes; defines the pertinent portions of the Hudson river and "taking of striped bass for commercial purposes"; does not…

Richard BrodskyOn the Assembly floor

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A5723Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Exempts from sales and compensating use taxes waste containers, compactors and portable toilets sold to persons performing waste removal or portable toilet services

Exempts from sales and compensating use taxes containers, compactors, portable toilets sold to and for use by persons performing waste removal or portable toilet services.

Herman D. FarrellWays And Means Committee

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A6224Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides for state reimbursement of localities for expenses of lighting certain highways in Nassau and Suffolk counties

Requires the state to reimburse localities for the expenses incurred by them in operating and maintaining the lighting systems along Sunrise highway (route 27), a state highway, in Nassau and…

Robert BarraTransportation Committee

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A6343Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Provides a real property tax exemption for members of voluntary fire companies and ambulance services in certain counties and municipalities, upon election

Provides a real property tax exemption for certain members of volunteer fire companies and ambulance services in any county, having a population of more than 150,000 and less than 155,000 as…

Timothy P. GordonReal Property Taxation Committee

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A7132Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Substituted by s3528a

Relates to the renunciation of property interests

Establishes certain renunciations shall not necessarily constitute a qualified disclaimer for the purposes of the estate tax or the gift tax; allows a beneficiary of a disposition to renounce…

Charles LavineOn the Assembly floor

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A7490AssemblyS5726· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to reacquisition of a lot, plot, or part thereof owned by a burial society or by a cemetery corporation

Relates to reacquisition of a lot, plot, or part thereof owned by a burial society or by a cemetery corporation; definition of a burial society.

Steven CymbrowitzCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

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A751Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Creates the crime of evading arrest or detention

Creates the crimes of evading arrest or detention in the first, second, third and fourth degrees and establishes a person guilty of any of such crimes is guilty of a felony; creates the crime of…

David McDonoughCodes Committee

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A8330Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Ordered to third reading cal.576

Grants employees in labor class positions rights with regards to the suspension or demotion upon abolition or reduction of certain positions

Grants employees in labor class positions rights with regards to the suspension or demotion upon abolition or reduction of certain positions.

Peter AbbateOn the Assembly floor

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A8550Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Reforms the system of school governance in the city school district of the city of New York; appropriation; repealer

Reforms the system of school governance in the city school district of the city of New York; establishes a parent commission; commission on public education.

Daniel O'DonnellEducation Committee

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A8605Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Makes victims of certain dog attacks eligible for awards by the crime victims board

Makes victims of certain dog attacks eligible for awards by the crime victims board; requires dog control officers to give victims a card with notice thereof.

Adriano EspaillatGovernmental Operations Committee

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A8619Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy

Directs a study of the siting processes for wind energy production facilities

Directs a study of the siting processes for wind energy production facilities and provides for a report with recommendations for an overall sitings plan.

Marc AlessiEnergy Committee

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