Bills by

Owen H. Johnson

Senator

20,524 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →ojohnson@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

20,524 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

A5384Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation
Enacts the "hazardous materials transport security act"
Enacts the "hazardous materials transport security act"; establishes a temporary task force to recommend security devices and systems; provides for driver's license verification and two-way…
David KoonTransportation Committee
ImpactPending
PassagePending
A5402Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Reference changed to correction
Prohibits certain sex offenders from residing near school grounds
Prohibits certain sex offenders from residing within 1,000 feet of school grounds, except that in cities having a population of one million or more, no such sex offender may reside within 500 feet…
Mike SpanoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

A5408Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides dormitory authority financing for construction of buildings to be used as schools for Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary and Yeshivas Novominsk

Provides dormitory authority financing for construction of buildings to be used as schools for Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary and Yeshivas Novominsk.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5420Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in judiciary

Requires court in matrimonial action to serve divorce decree papers on local social services district in cases where one party is dependent on medicaid

Requires court in matrimonial action to serve divorce decree papers on local social services district in cases where one party is dependent on medicaid in order that such district can require the…

Joseph ErrigoJudiciary Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5431Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Allows the detention of a minor in a secure detention facility under certain circumstances

Allows the detention of a minor in a secure detention facility if the minor has violated a valid court order or failed to comply with an order of protection.

Joseph ErrigoChildren And Families Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5435Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to correction

Requires sex offenders, regardless of their classification, to annually register with the division of criminal justice service for life

Requires sex offenders, regardless of their classification, to annually register with the division of criminal justice service for life; eliminates the ability of level 2 sex offenders to petition…

Michael GianarisCorrection Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5442Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Provides that the chancellor shall hold a public hearing before he or she closes any school

Provides that the chancellor shall hold a public hearing before he or she closes any school.

Alan MaiselEducation Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5451Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Provides for designation of agency on aging in city of Yonkers

Allows chief executive officer of city of Yonkers to designate an agency on aging for purposes of county plans under community services for the elderly program (1965 federal older Americans act).

Mike SpanoGovernmental Operations Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5452Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Requires physicians to report instances of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus infections to the commissioner of health

Requires physicians to report instances of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus infections to the commissioner of health.

Mike SpanoHealth Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5459Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to banks

Enacts the New York state money transmission disclosure act

Enacts the New York state money transmission disclosure act; requires each licensee providing a transmission transaction which involves currency of one country into the currency of another country…

Michele TitusBanks Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5472Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires rebates to be provided to consumer at the time of purchase

Requires all rebates to be provided to a purchaser at the time of the purchase of the good or service to which the rebate applies; provides for a civil penalty of not less than one hundred dollars…

William BoylandConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5474Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to correction

Provides that correctional institution officials shall provide instruction to and assist certain prisoners, at least 90 days prior to their release, to apply to receive Medicaid

Provides that correctional institution officials shall provide instruction to and assist certain prisoners, at least ninety days prior to their release, to apply to receive Medicaid after their…

William BoylandCorrection Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5480Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Increases reimbursement for burial expenses to $1500 to social services districts

Increases the state reimbursement to social services districts for expenses incurred on and after October 1, 2010 in the burial of a recipient of public assistance and care from $900 to $1,500.

Vito LopezSocial Services Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5483Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Creates the breast cancer registry, department of health responsible for investigation and research concerning the causes, prevention, early detection and treatment

Creates the breast cancer registry; provides that the department of health be responsible for investigation and research concerning the causes, mortality, prevention, early detection and treatment…

Marcus MolinaroHealth Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5486Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Authorizes tuition assistance to be paid to students attending educational institutions for which Pell grants may be awarded

Authorizes tuition assistance to be paid to students attending educational institutions for which Pell grants may be awarded.

Dov HikindHigher Education Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5490Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Provides for the admission of evidence of proof of similar offenses in criminal and civil proceedings involving the commission of a sex offense

Provides for the admission of evidence of proof of other sex offenses in criminal and civil proceedings involving the commission of a sex offense; provides for procedures therefor.

Thomas McKevittCodes Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A553Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to election law

Prohibits officials and employees of public authorities, public benefit corps., I.D.A.s and empire zone corps. from participating in political fundraising; repealer

Prohibits officials and employees of public authorities, public benefit corporations, and empire zone corporations from participating in political fundraising; enhances conflicts of interest…

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5536Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in economic development

Requires owner of commercial establishment which purchases and resells second hand video games to keep accurate records of said transaction

Requires owner of commercial establishment which purchases and resells second hand video games to keep accurate records of said transaction.

Robert OaksEconomic Development Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5541Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Establishes a moratorium on the site selection of state facilities in N.Y. city

Establishes a moratorium on the site selection of state facilities (defined) in cities of one million or more until the governor completes a comprehensive review of all existing and proposed state…

Michele TitusSocial Services CommitteeHealth

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5543Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Allows an action for divorce or separation to be maintained by a husband or wife on the grounds of irreconcilable differences

Allows an action for divorce to be maintained by a husband or wife on the grounds of irreconcilable differences; allows an action for separation to be maintained by a husband or wife on the grounds…

Michele TitusJudiciary Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5544Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Directs the commissioner of education to promulgate rules and regulations that prohibit harassment, intimidation and bullying of students

Directs the commissioner of education to promulgate rule and regulations that prohibit harassment, intimidation and bullying of students; school districts shall be responsible for making copies of…

Michele TitusEducation Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5551Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires a warning label to be printed on or attached to juice containers commonly known as juice boxes

Requires a warning label to be printed on or attached to juice containers commonly known as juice boxes; provides that such label shall include a warning that the straw's packaging included with the…

Michele TitusConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5557Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans' affairs

Makes tuition free educational benefits available to children of deceased or disabled veterans at CUNY and SUNY institutions

Makes available tuition-free courses at state and city universities and community colleges for children of deceased or permanently or severely disabled veterans of the Vietnam conflict; gives some…

Vito LopezVeterans' Affairs Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5558Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Appropriates and establishes a program of tuition abatement for eligible Hispanic and Black students attending the school of social welfare at Stony Brook or Albany

Establishes a three year full tuition abatement program for up to 40 eligible Hispanic and Black students for under-graduate study in the field of social work at the schools of social welfare at…

Vito LopezHigher Education Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5572Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Relates to the assessment of real property

Relates to the assessment of real property; provides that the assessed valuation of real property used for residential rental purposes may be determined using the actual net income; makes related…

Robert OaksReal Property Taxation Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5574Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Allows for suspension of drivers' licenses by persons who fail to dispose of violations of the navigation law as prescribed by law

Allows for suspension of drivers' licenses by persons for failure to answer summons and complaints of the navigation law.

Robert OaksTransportation CommitteeTransportation

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5589Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in education

Provides for transfer of a student's records to new school by the school district in which student was previously enrolled

Provides for transfer of a student's academic and medical records to new school by the school district in which student was previously enrolled within 2 days of notification of said transfer;…

Robert OaksEducation Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5600Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Provides that cost of living adjustments shall be excluded in determining eligibility for certain government assistance programs

Provides that cost of living adjustments shall be excluded in determining eligibility for certain government assistance programs.

William BoylandSocial Services Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5610Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Protects non-purchasing senior citizens threatened by eviction pursuant to a cooperative/condominium conversion plan

Provides that a person sixty-two years of age or older, who is a tenant of a dwelling unit located in a building which is located in the city of New York, and who is threatened with eviction because…

Jeffrey DinowitzHousing Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5618Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Establishes the "address confidentiality program" for victims of domestic violence; administered by the secretary of state

Establishes the "address confidentiality program" for victims of domestic violence to be administered by the secretary of state in consultation with the executive director of the New York state…

Joseph ErrigoGovernmental Operations Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5620Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Establishes a tax credit for the actual cost of construction, reconstruction or acquisition of certain alternative fuel refueling facilities

Establishes a tax credit for the actual cost of construction, reconstruction or acquisition of certain alternative fuel refueling facilities that are directly attributable to the storage,…

Marcus MolinaroWays And Means CommitteeFinance

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5625Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local governments

Grants service credit to active firefighters who serve as paid employees within a political subdivision for activities performed during regular work periods

Grants service credit to active firefighters who serve as paid employees within a political subdivision for activities performed during regular work periods.

Marcus MolinaroLocal Governments Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5627Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in children and families

Provides that the office of children and family services shall undertake a study on the feasibility of implementing a foster care passport program

Provides that the office of children and family services shall undertake a study on the feasibility of implementing a statewide foster care passport program; establishes pilot programs relating…

Marcus MolinaroChildren And Families Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5639Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Creates the vineyard planting loan program and makes an appropriation therefor

Creates the vineyard planting loan program and makes an appropriation therefore; provides that the program is to be run by the New York wine/grape foundation; provides that the program shall involve…

Francine DelMonteAgriculture Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5645Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Makes provisions regarding home detention programs for juveniles

Requires development of a home detention program to permit juveniles who are pending adjudication, disposition or placement by the family court to remain in the custody of their parents instead of a…

Vito LopezChildren And Families Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5659Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Directs the commissioner of mental health to prepare a report on the effectiveness of mental health parity

Directs the commissioner of mental health to prepare a report on the effectiveness of mental health parity; report will include the results and findings of a study conducted by the superintendent of…

Peter RiveraInsurance Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5675Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Repeals provisions of the administrative code of the city of New York relating to the eviction of tenants where buildings are to be demolished or substantially altered

Repeals provisions of the administrative code of the city of NY relating to more readily permitting the eviction of tenants where buildings are to be demolished or substantially altered.

Linda RosenthalHousing Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5676Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Revises proceedings to recover possession to prevent avoidable eviction and resulting homelessness; requires improved notice to the respondent

Revises proceedings to recover possession of premises located in a multiple dwelling; requires premises to be registered with the local agency responsible for code enforcement; petition shall be…

Linda RosenthalHousing Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5687Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Directs 25% of any revenue surplus to the school tax relief fund; establishes fund for elderly drug insurance; directs 25% of any revenue surplus to such fund

Directs 25% of any state revenue surplus to the school tax relief fund; establishes a fund for elderly pharmaceutical insurance; directs 25% of any revenue surplus to such fund to offset deductible…

James ConteWays And Means Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5689Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Provides for annual adjustment of the maximum income threshold for eligibility for the senior citizens' rent increase exemption by any increase in the consumer price

Provides for annual adjustment by the commissioner of housing and community renewal of the maximum income threshold for eligibility for the senior citizens' rent increase exemption (SCRIE) and for…

Jeffrey DinowitzAging Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5695Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Enacts provisions relating to the trafficking of weapons and for the firearm, rifle and shotgun ballistic identification bank

Enacts provisions relating to the trafficking of weapons and for the firearm, rifle and shotgun ballistic identification bank; phases in reporting requirements for firearms and weapons.

Adriano EspaillatCodes Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5699Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Authorizes and directs the consumer protection board to study complaints made by customers of wireless telephone service

Authorizes and directs the consumer protection board to study complaints made by customers of wireless telephone service.

Joseph MorelleConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A570Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Provides for procedural limits on the sale of real property by certain public officers to the state

Provides for procedural limits on the sale of real property by certain public officers to the state similar to the sale of goods and services.

Kevin CahillGovernmental Operations Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5708Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to the timeliness of commencing certain civil actions related to sex offenses

Relates to the timeliness of commencing certain civil actions related to sex offenses.

Vito LopezCodes Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5711Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Requires certain disclosure by members of the legislature regarding actual and necessary transportation expenses and per diem expenses

Requires certain disclosure by members of the legislature regarding actual and necessary transportation expenses and per diem expenses.

James F. BrennanGovernmental Operations Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5722Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides for the adjustment of the dispensing fees for multiple source covered drugs

Provides for the adjustment of the dispensing fees for multiple source covered drugs by the department of health and the pharmacy advisory committee.

Steven EnglebrightHealth Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A5740Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in insurance

Prohibits the use of an insured's credit data in determining the premium to be charged

Provides that the term "defined violation" shall mean the utilization by an insurer of credit information relating to a potential insured in determining the premium to be charged such insured.

James HayesInsurance Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending