Bills by

Ellen C. Jaffee

Assembly Member

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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

A8186Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.394
Relates to the Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway
Relates to the alternate route of the Shawangunk Mountains Scenic Byway.
Kevin CahillSigned by Governor
Signed into law
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A8219Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.396
Authorizes the commissioner of education to impose a 15% surcharge on any professional fee imposed that is subject to deposit in the office of professions account
Authorizes the commissioner of education to impose a 15% surcharge on any professional fee imposed pursuant to title 8 of the education law that is subject to deposit in the office of professions…
Deborah GlickSigned by Governor

A220Assembly· Vetoed Aug 26, 2009· Tabled

Extends payback by the North Bellmore union free school district on state aid overpayments during certain school years to six years beginning with June 1, 2009

Extends North Bellmore union free school district payback on state aid overpayments during the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 school years to six years beginning with June 1, 2009.

David McDonoughVetoed

Vetoed

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A5328Assembly· Vetoed Aug 26, 2009· Tabled

Authorizes Gustin L. Reichbach to obtain service credit for his service as a judge with the United Nations administration mission in Kosovo

Authorizes Gustin L. Reichbach to obtain service credit for his service as a judge with the United Nations administration mission in Kosovo.

Joan MillmanVetoed

Vetoed

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A7201Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.378

Authorizes Bethel A.M.E. Church to file an application for real property tax exemption

Authorizes Bethel A.M.E. Church to file an application for real property tax exemption.

James ConteSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A3337Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.358

Authorizes the city of Schenectady to accept an application for real property tax exemption from Schenectady Day Nursery

Authorizes the city of Schenectady to accept an application for real property tax exemption from Schenectady Day Nursery.

James TediscoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A7506Assembly· Vetoed Aug 26, 2009· Tabled

Relates to state aid for certain capital improvement projects in the Dundee central school district

Relates to state aid for certain capital improvement projects in the Dundee central school district.

James BacallesVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

S2362Senate· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.412

Relates to the defense and indemnification of optometrists rendering certain services

Relates to the defense and indemnification of optometrists rendering certain services.

Shirley L. HuntleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S3860Senate· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.414

Amends chapter 253 of the laws of 2004, amending the private housing finance law relating to rent regulation; extends the effectiveness thereof

Amends chapter 253 of the laws of 2004, amending the private housing finance law relating to rent regulation of rehabilitated multiple dwellings acquired and reconveyed by the federal government, in…

Pedro Espada Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

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S1290Senate· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Approval memo.16

Provides for the custody of pregnant female inmates before, during and after delivery

Provides for the care and custody of pregnant female inmates before, during and after delivery; prohibits the use of restraints of any kind from being used during the transport of such female…

Velmanette MontgomerySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A2311Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.354

Prohibits the online posting of the home address or location of a day care provider's home without providing a prior opt out option to such providers

Prohibits the online posting of the home address of location of day care provider's home without providing a prior opt out option to such providers.

Barbara LiftonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A2757Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.357

Authorizes the Rockland Housing Action Coalition, Inc. to file an application for a real property tax exemption

Authorizes the Rockland Housing Action Coalition, Inc. to file an application for a real property tax exemption.

Ann RabbittSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A4218Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.363

Permits a solvent cemetery corporation to assume responsibility for the maintenance of an abandoned cemetery and makes funds available from the state cemetery fund

Permits a solvent cemetery corporation, upon the approval of the cemetery board, to assume responsibility for the maintenance of an abandoned cemetery and makes funds available from the state…

Richard BrodskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A5807Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.366

Permits Nigam Agam Sugam Sharnam, Inc. to file an application for a real property tax exemption

Permits Nigam Agam Sugam Sharnam, Inc. to file an application for a real property tax exemption for 2009.

Robert SweeneySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A6361Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.369

Relates to construction and financing of facilities by dormitory authority for Alliance of Long Island Agencies, Inc.

Relates to the construction and financing of facilities by the dormitory authority for the Alliance of Long Island Agencies, Inc.

Peter RiveraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A7775Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.387

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland.

Ann RabbittSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A904Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.348

Sets forth an order of priority for organ donation and consent for such organ donation

Sets forth an order of priority for organ donation including the person designated as the decedent's health care agent subject to a health proxy form, the person designated as the decedent's agent…

Richard GottfriedSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S3146SenateA7116· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.413

Relates to implementing "the children's plan"

Amends chapter 667 of the laws of 2006 relating to providing for the establishment of a children's mental health plan, in relation to eliminating certain provisions provided therein; and amends the…

Shirley L. HuntleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A7246Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.380

Enacts the state green building construction act; repealer

Relates to the state green building construction act and the legislative findings thereof; repeals article 13 of the energy law relating to establishing the state green building construction act,…

Donna LupardoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A7420Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.383

Relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with traffic control indications in the city of Syracuse

Relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with traffic control indications in the city of Syracuse.

William MagnarelliSigned by Governor

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A7698Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.385

Requires the elimination of the use of the term "oriental" in documents utilized by state agencies, public authorities and municipalities when referring to persons of Asian or Pacific Islander heritage

Requires the elimination of the use of the term "oriental" in documents utilized by state agencies, public authorities and municipalities when referring to persons of Asian or Pacific Islander…

Grace MengSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A7750Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.386

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the village of Montebello, town of Ramapo, county of Rockland.

Ann RabbittSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A8228Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.397

Implements a provision in a collective bargaining agreement between the state university construction fund and an employee organization relating to unused sick leave

Implements a provision in a collective bargaining agreement between the state university construction fund and an employee organization relating to unused sick leave and retirement service credit.

Peter AbbateSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A8339Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.402

Authorizes the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island to file an application for a real property tax exemption with the assessor of the county of Nassau

Authorizes the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island to file an application for a real property tax exemption with the assessor of the county of Nassau.

Thomas McKevittSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A2756Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.356

Authorizes filing of application for real property tax exemption by village of Sloatsburg

Authorizes filing of application for real property tax exemption by village of Sloatsburg.

Ann RabbittSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A8405Assembly· Vetoed Aug 26, 2009· Tabled

Establishes the New York state War of 1812 200th anniversary commemoration commission to promote the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812

Establishes the New York state War of 1812 200th anniversary commemoration commission to promote the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 by planning and executing an organized series of War of 1812…

Richard BrodskyVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A8588Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.404

Authorizes Steven Roy to file for retroactive membership in the optional twenty year retirement plan of the New York state and local police and fire retirement system

Authorizes Steven Roy to file for retroactive membership in the optional twenty year retirement plan of the New York state and local police and fire retirement system pursuant to section 384-d of…

Timothy P. GordonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A8612Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.405

Relates to requiring children under the age of 8 to be restrained by a child restraint system in a motor vehicle

Relates to requiring children under the age of 8 to be restrained by a child restraint system in a motor vehicle.

David GanttSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A1122Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.349

Relates to intervenor funds for proceedings relating to siting of major utility transmission facilities

Relates to intervenor funds for proceedings relating to siting of major utility transmission facilities.

RoAnn DestitoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A2021Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.351

Provides that certain workers' compensation payments may be made in one lump sum without commutation to a present value amount

Provides that certain workers' compensation payments shall be made in one lump sum without commutation to a present value amount.

Susan JohnSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A8017Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.392

Extends provisions of law relating to establishing a task force on the utilization of retired horses

Extends provisions of law relating to establishing a task force on the utilization of retired horses.

William MageeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A8568Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.403

Relates to the graduated licensing program; repeals section 503-a of the vehicle and traffic law

Relates to the graduated licensing program; provides that no person shall operate a motor vehicle while using any portable electronic device while such vehicle is in motion, with exceptions;…

David GanttSigned by Governor

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A5025Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.415

Requires that local disaster preparedness plans of a county, city, town, or village not conflict with those of others

Requires that local disaster preparedness plans of a county, city, town, or village not conflict with those of others; disputes with a county are to be resolved by the county; disputes crossing…

Richard BrodskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A7220Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.379

Authorizes Mosdos Sanz Klausenburg of Monsey to file an application for a real property tax exemption

Authorizes Mosdos Sanz Klausenburg of Monsey to file an application for a real property tax exemption.

Ellen C. JaffeeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A8643Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.406

Relates to energy conservation and efficiency projects

Relates to energy conservation and efficiency projects.

Kevin CahillSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A3639Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.359

Requires utility corporations, energy service companies, municipalities, telephone corporations and cable television companies to provide large print versions of billing information

Requires utility corporations, energy service companies, municipalities, telephone corporations and cable television companies to provide large print versions of billing statements upon request by…

Andrew HevesiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A6093Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.367

Establishes Amanda's law requiring certain residences to have installed an operable carbon monoxide detector

Establishes Amanda's law requiring certain residences to have installed an operable carbon monoxide detector.

Mark J.F. SchroederSigned by Governor

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A6329Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.368

Authorizes the Albany Housing Authority to sell or lease all or a part of the project known as the "Ezra Prentice Homes"

Authorizes the Albany Housing Authority to sell or lease all or a part of the project known as the "Ezra Prentice Homes".

Ronald CanestrariSigned by Governor

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A7185Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.377

Authorizes the increase of the number of trustees on the Mamakating library district board from five trustees up to fifteen trustees

Authorizes an increase of the number of trustees on the Mamakating library district board from five trustees to up to fifteen trustees.

Aileen GuntherSigned by Governor

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A7260Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.381

Grants poundage to the sheriff upon a settlement, when a property execution has been issued and the property has been levied against

Grants poundage to the sheriff upon a settlement, when a property execution has been issued and the property has been levied against.

Helene WeinsteinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A7893Assembly· Vetoed Aug 26, 2009· Tabled

Authorizes the Copiague union free school district to repay an overpayment of state aid in equal installments over six years

Authorizes the Copiague union free school district to repay an overpayment of state aid in equal installments over six years.

Robert SweeneyVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A8310Assembly· Signed Aug 26, 2009· Signed chap.400

Relates to certain payments to the horsemen's organization

Relates to certain payments to the horsemen's organization.

J. Gary PretlowSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A5049Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.306

Relates to activities by certain former state officers

Relates to activities by former state officers; permits certain state officers, terminated between January 1, 2009 and April 1, 2011 due to a reduction in the state workforce, to engage in certain…

RoAnn DestitoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A4905Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.305

Increases certain special accidental death benefits for surviving spouses and children of certain police and fire personnel

Increases the salary used in the computation of the special accidental death benefit in cases where the date of death was before 2009; applies to surviving spouse and child benefits of certain…

Margaret MarkeySigned by Governor

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A2004Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.295

Requires family court to review registry of orders of protection and family court arrest warrants upon the issuance of an order of custody or visitation

Requires family court to review decisions in child protective proceedings, the computerized registry of orders of protection and family court arrest warrants upon the issuance of an order of custody…

Helene WeinsteinSigned by Governor

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A8096Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.332

Permits the electronic appearance of a defendant in the county of Putnam

Permits the electronic appearance of a defendant in the county of Putnam.

Sandy GalefSigned by Governor

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A6506Assembly· Vetoed Aug 11, 2009· Tabled

Grants animal abuse investigators of the county of Wayne peace officer status

Grants animal abuse investigators of the county of Wayne peace officer status for purposes of enforcing article 26 of the agriculture and markets law and issuing appearance tickets; does not…

Robert OaksVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A2854Assembly· Vetoed Aug 11, 2009· Tabled

Requires economic development program performance plans and evaluations; establishes private industry review council

Directs the commissioner of economic development to prepare performance plans covering financial and business assistance programs and reports thereon; establishes a private industry review council…

Robin SchimmingerVetoed

Vetoed

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A695Assembly· Vetoed Aug 11, 2009· Tabled

Protects historic districts and landmarks from demolition by neglect by allowing regulations prohibiting improper or lack of maintenance

Protects historic districts and landmarks from demolition by neglect by allowing regulations prohibiting improper or lack of maintenance.

Sam HoytVetoed

Vetoed

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A7681Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2009· Signed chap.322

Requires all municipally-aided Mitchell-Lama projects in N.Y. city to post the names of all persons on each waiting list in the lobby

Requires all municipally-aided Mitchell-Lama projects in a city with a population of one million or more to post the names of all persons on each waiting list maintained by such project in the lobby.

Vito LopezSigned by Governor

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