Bills by

Craig M. Johnson

Senator

16,516 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →johnson@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

16,516 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

A6081Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local governments
Prohibits, unless authorized by state law, municipalities from authorizing local law enforcement to enforce any provision of federal immigration law
Prohibits, unless authorized by state law, municipalities from authorizing or requiring local law enforcement to enforce any provision of federal immigration law, rule or regulation; requires…
Peter RiveraLocal Governments Committee
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A6083Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
Relates to the Erie county fiscal stability authority's borrowing determinations
Relates to the Erie county fiscal stability authority's borrowing determinations.
Mark J.F. SchroederCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

A6087Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Expands the definitions of assault in the 2nd and aggravated harassment in the 2nd to include offenses committed against school personnel

Expands the definition of assault in the second degree to include assaulting school personnel; expands the definition of aggravated harassment in the second degree to include school personnel.

Jane CorwinCodes Committee

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A6096Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Requires every certain family dwellings and dwelling accommodations to have carbon monoxide detectors

Requires one and two family dwellings and dwelling accommodations located in a building owned as a condominium or cooperative in the state to have carbon monoxide detectors.

Mark J.F. SchroederGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6102Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Provides for pollution tax credits for the purchase of certain machinery or equipment for the reduction of pollution made by dry cleaning businesses

Provides for pollution tax credits for the purchase of certain machinery or equipment for the reduction of pollution made by dry cleaning businesses.

Steven EnglebrightWays And Means Committee

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A6108Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Places stricter provisions and consequences on the operation of class DJ or MJ learner's permits or licenses

Prohibits passengers under the age of eighteen in a car with a driver having a class DJ or MJ learner's permit or license unless the passengers are related, increases the suspension period for…

Earlene HooperTransportation Committee

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A6110Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in judiciary

Relates to special proceedings to convey title to abandoned dwellings to individuals

Relates to special proceedings to convey title to abandoned dwellings to individuals whose income level is below the EPIC income level; provides that such individual shall pay the taxes and restore…

Earlene HooperJudiciary Committee

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A6114Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local governments

Authorizes the county of Nassau to issue bonds to refund bonds issued by the Nassau county interim finance authority

Authorizes the county of Nassau to issue bonds to refund bonds issued by the Nassau county interim finance authority.

Earlene HooperLocal Governments Committee

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A612Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Requires the payment of prevailing wages on certain state university of New York construction projects

Requires the payment of prevailing wages on construction projects involving the state university of New York, the dormitory authority or the state university construction fund and any third party.

Susan JohnLabor Committee

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A6120Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides for a graduated license for the operation of motor vehicles for youth

Provides for a graduated license for the operation of motor vehicles for youth: must have learner's permit for nine months; after obtaining license, may not transport passenger less than 20 years of…

Earlene HooperTransportation Committee

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A6121Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Increases the penalty for unlawfully dealing with a minor in the first degree to a class E felony

Increases the penalty for unlawfully dealing with a minor in the first degree from a class A misdemeanor to a class E felony.

Earlene HooperCodes Committee

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A6122Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in labor

Authorizes the care and treatment of injured employees by duly licensed social workers under the workers' compensation program

Authorizes the care and treatment of injured employees by duly licensed social workers under the workers' compensation program.

Earlene HooperLabor Committee

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A6129Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Expands basis upon which a motion for summary judgment in lieu of filing a complaint may be made so as to include additional commercial causes of action

Expands basis upon which a motion for summary judgment in lieu of filing a complaint may be made so as to include additional causes of action and alters other civil procedures for the purpose of…

Robin SchimmingerJudiciary Committee

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A6132Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Establishes presumption that marital property be distributed equally except upon sufficient evidence to establish otherwise; repealer

Establishes in certain matrimonial actions a presumption that marital property be distributed equally except upon sufficient evidence to establish otherwise based upon consideration of factors in…

Helene WeinsteinJudiciary Committee

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A6145Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides for a demonstration project for the use of enforcement cameras on high occupancy vehicle and bus lanes on the Staten Island Expressway

Provides for a demonstration project for the use of enforcement cameras on high occupancy vehicle and bus lanes on the Staten Island Expressway.

Michael CusickTransportation Committee

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A6183Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Provides two days excused leave for parents for participation with child's education

Provides two days excused leave for parents for participation with child's education; two days per school year, per child.

William ScarboroughGovernmental Employees Committee

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A6189Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Directs commissioner of education to create youth centers with a curriculum for pre-school and after-school students demonstrating educational opportunities

Directs commissioner of education to create youth centers with a curriculum for pre-school and after-school students demonstrating educational opportunities and emphasizing good mentoring; provides…

Michele TitusEducation Committee

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A6198Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, prior to imposing or raising tolls on bridges or tunnels, to hold at least one public hearing in N.Y. city

Requires the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority, prior to imposing or raising tolls, fees or other changes on bridges or tunnels, to hold at least one public hearing each in NYC and Nassau county.

Robert BarraCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6222Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in judiciary

Provides for retention of a copy of the fingerprints of a juvenile by the officer or agency taking them

Provides for retention of a copy of the fingerprints of certain juveniles who commit felonies by the officer or agency taking them; provides for confidentiality with respect thereto.

Robert BarraJudiciary Committee

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A6228Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides for reduced-fare tokens for the Verrazano-Narrows bridge for residents of Kings, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties using such bridge to travel to work

Provides for reduced-fare (80%) tokens for the Verrazano-Narrows bridge for residents of Kings, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk, in addition to Richmond, counties using such bridge to travel to their…

Robert BarraCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6229Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in judiciary

Provides that an order to cease and desist real property solicitations shall apply to all property owners except those owners who opt out of such order

Provides that orders to cease and desist real property solicitations shall apply to all owners of property located within the geographical area defined in such order; provides that only those…

Robert BarraJudiciary CommitteeLegal

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A623Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy

Makes state standards for energy efficient appliances, products and building design applicable to N.Y. city

Makes state standards for the state and its agencies for energy efficient appliances, energy-using products and new or substantially renovated building design and specifications applicable to a city…

Brian KavanaghEnergy Committee

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A6230Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in 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 a veteran who is a resident of New York state and who served in the armed forces of the United States during a time of…

Robert BarraVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A6236Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Eliminates additional application fees and annual fees for special license plates issued to veterans of the armed forces of the United States

Eliminates additional application fees and annual fees for special license plates issued to veterans of the armed forces of the United States.

Robert BarraTransportation CommitteeTransportation

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A6259Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in social services

Requires an address as a condition of receiving assistance

Requires an applicant as a condition of receiving public assistance to present an actual address which shall be a residence, public shelter or such site as the district commissioner shall deem…

Robert BarraSocial Services Committee

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A6267Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in veterans' affairs

Provides veterans of the armed forces of the United States access to all state parks and recreational facilities without the charge of any admission

Provides veterans of the armed forces of the United States access to all state parks and recreational facilities without the charge of any admission.

Robert BarraVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A6276Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Provides for limited death benefit life insurance policies for persons aged 60 and over

Provides for limited death benefit life insurance policies for persons aged 60 and over; authorizes the attorney general to enforce provisions; requires insurers to provide consumers with a…

Vivian CookInsurance Committee

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A6279Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Eliminates the annual service charge for distinctive plates for members of volunteer ambulance services and replaces it with a one time service charge

Eliminates the annual service charge for distinctive plates for members of volunteer ambulance services and replaces it with a one time service charge of fifteen dollars.

Michael DenDekkerTransportation Committee

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A628Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes penalties for failure to provide a DNA sample and failure to register or verify as a sex offender

Establishes penalties for failure to provide a DNA sample and failure to register or verify as a sex offender; establishes the crimes of failure to provide a DNA sample in the first and second…

Amy PaulinCodes Committee

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A6306Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to election law

Allows the legislature to allow any qualified voter to choose to vote by absentee ballot

Allows the legislature to allow any qualified voter to choose to vote by absentee ballot; removes requirements for certain factors to be met before an absentee ballot is granted to qualified voters.

Timothy P. GordonElection Law Committee

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A6339Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Authorizes a temporary bipartisan task force to study aspects of the legislative process and modes of communication

Authorizes a temporary bipartisan task force to be appointed to hold internal and public hearings on aspects of the legislative process and modes of communication for efficiency and effectiveness;…

Sandy GalefGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6353Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Relates to the animal population control program

Amends provisions of the animal population control program relating to low cost spaying and neutering; allows administering agencies in cities with a population of one million or more to establish…

Brian KavanaghAgriculture Committee

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A6355Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in education

Provides that public schools need to provide alternative instruction to students who are absent due to illness unless exempted by a physician

Provides that public schools need provide alternative instruction to students who are absent due to illness unless exempted by a physician; such instruction shall be given in the same time frame as…

Joel MillerEducation Committee

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A6357Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions

Directs public service commission to provide a discount to benevolent and fraternal organizations for utility services

Creates an exception to the prohibition on reduced rate service; directs the public service commission to provide for a discount to benevolent and fraternal organizations for utility service;…

Joel MillerCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6366Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Provides members of the merchant marine the opportunity to compete in civil service examinations

Provides members of the merchant marine, who due to active duty were deprived the opportunity to compete in a civil service examination, the opportunity to compete in such civil service examination…

Darryl TownsGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6370Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in real property taxation

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…

Stephen HawleyReal Property Taxation Committee

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A6377Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Relates to retirement plans for sheriffs, undersheriffs, deputy sheriffs or correction officers in counties which elect to provide such plans

Grants optional additional retirement allowance to sheriffs, undersheriffs, deputy sheriffs and correction officers in counties which elect to provide such a plan; provides that counties may elect…

Peter AbbateGovernmental Employees Committee

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A6388Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Repeals pistol and revolver ballistic identification databank

Repeals section 396-ff of the general business law relating to the pistol and revolver ballistic identification databank.

Stephen HawleyCodes Committee

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A6393Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Establishes special class A-1 distiller's license for distillers with alternating premises

Authorizes the issuance of a special class A-1 distiller's license for operation on the premises of certain other distiller licensees to produce up to 10,000 gallons per year from New York…

William MageeEconomic Development Committee

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A6403Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Requires the department of education to establish and implement a data collection, evaluation and public reporting system pertaining to statewide graduation rates

Requires the department of education to establish and implement a data collection, evaluation and public reporting system pertaining to statewide graduation rates.

Felix OrtizEducation Committee

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A643Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Requires all pharmaceutical clinical trials and studies to be posted on website to provide public with full disclosure

Requires all pharmaceutical clinical trials and studies to be posted on website to provide public with full disclosure; provides definitions; requires the commissioner of health to collect and post,…

Rhoda JacobsHealth Committee

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A6439Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to correction

Creates a pilot project for filing medical assistance applications for inmates prior to their release

Creates a pilot project for filing medical assistance applications for inmates in specialized "reentry" units prior to release; provides that inmates determined to be eligible for medical assistance…

Jeffrion AubryCorrection Committee

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A6441Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in judiciary

Increases the number of justices of the Supreme Court in the 11th judicial district in the county of Queens

Increases to 44 the number of justices of the Supreme court in the 11th judicial district in the county of Queens.

Vivian CookJudiciary Committee

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A6444Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Relieves New York city marshals from duty to remove tenant's personal property upon eviction

Provides that a New York City marshal evicting a tenant from an apartment pursuant to a duly issued eviction warrant shall only be authorized to give possession of the apartment to the landlord or…

Jeffrey DinowitzJudiciary Committee

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A6447Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to suspending the granting of charters for proposed charter schools not acted upon prior to April 1, 2009

Relates to suspending the granting of charters for proposed charter schools not acted upon prior to April 1, 2009; provides that no further action shall be taken for charter schools where classes…

Barbara LiftonEducation Committee

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A6450Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Provides a real property tax exemption for members of the United States coast guard auxiliary

Provides a real property tax exemption for members of the United States coast guard auxiliary.

Felix OrtizReal Property Taxation Committee

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A6455Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions

Enacts the "local community rail security act of 2009" to protect local communities from the threat of terrorism; and to open lines of communication

Enacts the "local community rail security act of 2009" to protect local communities from the threat of terrorism; and to open lines of communication.

Felix OrtizCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6458Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Requires coverage for cervical cytology screening for insureds by certain corporations and insurance policies

Requires coverage for cervical cytology screening for insureds by certain corporations and insurance policies; every policy with hospital, surgical or medical care, group or blanket policy, and…

Amy PaulinInsurance Committee

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