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

A7051Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in education
Requires the furnishing of programs and services to pupils who are home-instructed or enrolled in non-public schools upon request
Requires the furnishing of programs and services to pupils who are home-instructed or enrolled in non-public schools upon request of persons in parental relation; provides that such programs and…
Greg BallEducation Committee
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A7065Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health
Authorizes the use of electronic medical records system when dispensing certain controlled substances
Authorizes the use of an electronic medical records system when dispensing certain controlled substances; defines "electronic medical records system"; authorizes physicians with patients receiving…
Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

A7066Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Reported

Relates to requirements for the safe handling of prescription drug samples by certain health care professionals

Enacts requirements relating to the safe handling of prescription drug samples by certain health care professionals; requires maintenance of certain records and information regarding samples…

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

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A7073Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Establishes the public works security and accountability act

Establishes the public works security and accountability act which requires public works contractors and sub-contractors to establish back-up systems and other security measures in the event of an…

Susan JohnLabor Committee

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A7077Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in tourism, arts and sports development

Provides for the promotion and marketing of hunting and fishing in N.Y. state

Provides for the promotion and marketing of hunting and fishing in NYS; requires tourist promotion agencies to publish on website information regarding hunting and fishing, and to distribute…

Ann RabbittTourism, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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A7088Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Relates to continuing education for licensed persons and qualifications for independent adjusters

Creates continuing education requirements for licensed persons and qualifications for public and independent adjusters; allows for a revocation of licenses with an opportunity to reapply for such…

Ann-Margaret CarrozzaInsurance Committee

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A7089Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to correction

Restricts a registered sex offender from residing within 500 feet of a school

Restricts a registered sex offender from residing within 500 feet of a school.

Ann-Margaret CarrozzaCorrection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

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A7113Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Provides for short term health insurance policies for persons who have lost coverage under a parent's policy and are otherwise not eligible for coverage

Provides for short term health insurance policies, not to exceed two years, for persons who have recently lost coverage under a parent's policy due to graduation from college and are otherwise not…

Joseph MorelleInsurance Committee

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A713Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the commissioners of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Relates to the commissioners of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; requires that at least one of whom shall be a resident voter from either the county of Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan or…

Kevin CahillCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A7154Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Tax credit for voltage regulation technology

Allows tax credit for the purchase of voltage regulation technology; provides that standards are to be set by NYSERDA; specifies that the credit shall be equal to the cost of voltage regulation…

Marc AlessiWays And Means Committee

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A7163Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Allows airport firefighters employed by division of military and naval affairs to retire upon completion of 25 years of creditable service

Allows airport firefighters employed by division of military and naval affairs to retire upon completion of 25 years of creditable service; provides that the benefit upon retirement would be an…

Peter AbbateGovernmental Employees Committee

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A7165Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Expands the authority of deputy sheriffs of the counties of New York city who are designated peace officers under the criminal procedure law

Expands the authority of deputy sheriffs of the counties of New York city who are designated peace officers under the criminal procedure law.

Peter AbbateCodes Committee

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A717Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to refunds for unused portion of motor vehicle registration period; repealer

Provides for partial refunding of motor vehicle registration fees where the whole registration period is not used, the plates and sticker are surrendered and proper application is made.

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A7174Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Allows members of New York city police force the option of taking a monetary payment in lieu of terminal leave at the rate applicable on the date of retirement

Allows members of New York city police force the option of taking a monetary payment in lieu of terminal leave at the rate applicable on the date of retirement.

Peter AbbateGovernmental Employees Committee

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A7176Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires returned certificate of title as a result of incorrect mailing address information, to forward such certificate of title to the state comptroller

Requires creditors or dealers who do business in the state who receive a returned certificate of title as a result of incorrect mailing address information, to forward such certificate of title to…

Marc AlessiTransportation Committee

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A7181Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires credit reporting agencies to furnish proof of identity theft to creditors upon debtor's request

Requires credit reporting agencies to furnish proof of identity theft to creditors upon debtor's request.

Karim CamaraConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A7186Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Provides that written notice of premium rate changes be given not less than sixty days prior to the effective date of such rate changes

Provides written notice of premium rate changes not less than sixty days prior to the effective date of such rate changes.

Stephen HawleyInsurance CommitteeFinance

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A7187Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to the definition of a public body pursuant to the open meetings law

Relates to the definition of a public body pursuant to the open meetings law; includes any advisory committee or similar body created by such public body or pursuant to federal, state or local law…

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A7217Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Provides that state shall be responsible for all costs associated with disbursements of medical assistance to needy persons

Provides that state shall be responsible for all costs associated with medical assistance to needy persons.

Sandy GalefSocial Services Committee

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A7218Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Prohibits the docking of dog tails for reasons other than to protect the life or health of the dog as deemed necessary by a duly licensed veterinarian

Prohibits the docking of dog tails for reasons other than to protect the life or health of the dog as deemed necessary by a duly licensed veterinarian; does not apply to dogs that have been…

Deborah GlickAgriculture Committee

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A7222Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Outlines when the consent of the father of a child born out of wedlock is required for the adoption of such child

Amends provisions denoting instances where the consent of the father of a child born out of wedlock is required for the adoption of such child to provide that such consent is required under any of…

Vito LopezJudiciary Committee

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A7240Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Enacts the wetlands homeowner's relief act

Enacts the wetlands homeowner's relief act; adds new section to the environmental conservation law, relating to homeowners in a wetlands designated area; provides that a homeowner who currently…

Gary FinchEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A7269Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Makes various provisions relating to matrimonial actions and maintenance, actions for divorce and actions for separation

Makes various provisions relating to matrimonial actions and maintenance, actions for divorce and actions for separation.

Amy PaulinJudiciary CommitteeLegal

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A7285Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Limits the number of intact animals over the age of four months a person or business can own, possess, control or otherwise have charge or custody of

Provides that no person or business who buys, sells or offers for sale dogs or cats to the public or at wholesale shall possess or own more than 50 dogs or cats with intact sexual organs over the…

Amy PaulinAgriculture Committee

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A7286Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Relates to establishing an EPIC spend-down program

Relates to establishing an EPIC spend-down program; establishes criteria for eligibility; eligible participants must reapply annually.

Phil BoyleAging Committee

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A7290Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Grants credit for prior public service rendered in this state under the federal Emergency Jobs Appropriation Act to certain retirement system members

Grants credit for prior public service rendered in this state under the federal Emergency Jobs Appropriation Act to certain retirement system members.

Dennis H. GabryszakGovernmental Employees Committee

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A7296Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Requires dissemination of local disaster preparedness plans to residents for free, including N.Y. city and Long Island

Requires dissemination of local disaster preparedness plans to residents for free, including NYC and Long Island.

Louis TobaccoGovernmental Operations Committee

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A7298Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Relates to filing of an order imposing against revoked premises a proscription against future licensure

Relates to filing of an order imposing against revoked premises a proscription against future licensure.

Louis TobaccoEconomic Development Committee

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A7307Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Allows counties to opt out of providing certain optional Medicaid benefits to prospective beneficiaries

Authorizes the state to allow counties to opt out of the county cost of medical assistance payments to any new enrollees who have either never received such benefits or who have reenrolled after a…

Fred ThieleHealth Committee

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A7313Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to tourism, arts and sports development

Creates a Staten Island landmark commission to evaluate applications and grant real property tax credits for certain structures deemed of significant architectural value

Creates a Staten Island landmark commission to evaluate applications and grant real property tax credits for certain structures deemed of significant architectural or community value.

Louis TobaccoTourism, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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A7322Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Creates an underground infrastructure security device credit for certain taxpayers

Creates a underground infrastructure security device credit for certain taxpayers; authorizes the director of the office of homeland security to develop standards for identifying highly critical…

Louis TobaccoWays And Means Committee

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A7325Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Clarifies extension of uniform land use review procedures to not-for-profit entities

Clarifies the extension of uniform land use review procedures to any not-for-profit organization or corporation proposing to provide shelters to the homeless irrespective of any declaration of an…

Louis TobaccoCities Committee

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A7339Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to election law

Limits contributions by certain contributors and requires lobbyists who work as political consultants to disclose certain information regarding clients

Limits contributions by certain contributors and requires lobbyist who work as political consultants to disclose certain information regarding clients.

Michael BenjaminElection Law Committee

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A7348Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Increases the penalties for overtaking and passing a school bus

Increases the penalties for overtaking and passing a school bus; provides that for the first conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $350 nor more than $500; provides that…

Sandy GalefTransportation Committee

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A7351Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy

Provides residential electric customers with an option for greater control of the cost of such service by installing real time smart meters

Provides residential electric customers with an option for greater control of the cost of such service by the installation of real time smart meters; establishes sales, rental and service providers…

Sandy GalefEnergy Committee

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A7358Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in mental health

Requires office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities (OMRDD) to obtain fingerprints from current and prospective employees to check their criminal history records

Requires the office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities and other entities operating under its auspices to request the fingerprints from their current and prospective employees to…

Joel MillerMental Health Committee

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A7369Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in local governments

Authorizes political subdivisions to award public competitively bid contracts to businesses that participate in certain programs

Authorizes political subdivisions to award publicly competitively bid contracts to businesses that participate in a program designed to foster participation by local businesses in public procurement…

Darryl TownsLocal Governments Committee

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A7378Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Requires insurers to recognize any licensed broker or agent retained by an insured for the remainder of a policy

Requires insurers to recognize any licensed broker or agent retained by an insured for the remainder of a policy and to implement any changes requested by the insured through the broker or agent.

Jonathan BingInsurance Committee

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A7406Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Provides that state taxes shall not be raised if the tax stabilization reserve fund is fully funded and there is surplus money in the general fund

Provides that state taxes shall not be raised if the tax stabilization reserve fund is fully funded and there is surplus money in the general fund.

Michael CusickWays And Means Committee

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A7408Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Establishes provisions for the stewardship of ocean resources and the establishment of an ocean management plan

Establishes provisions for the stewardship of ocean resources and the establishment of an ocean management plan.

Steven EnglebrightEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A7409Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Relates to requirements for the transfer of patient medical records in certain circumstances

Requires a health care provider or facility which has determined to cease to do business or which is transferring its ownership or otherwise interrupting its services for a permanent or extended…

Steven EnglebrightHigher Education Committee

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A741Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides for the development of policy, implementation and reporting of certain staphylococcus infections in hospitals and other related facilities

Provides for the development of policy, implementation and reporting of certain staphylococcus infections in hospitals and other related facilities; requires additional regulations by the…

Aileen GuntherHealth Committee

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A7417Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Makes goods sold in a shop or store operated by a not-for-profit organization exempt from sales and use taxes

Makes goods sold in a shop or store operated by a not-for-profit organization exempt from sales and use taxes.

Joel MillerWays And Means Committee

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A7418Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Provides that the buyer of goods or services pays sales tax only on the amount actually paid after the original price has been reduced by any rebate or discount

Provides that the buyer of goods or services pay sales tax only on the amount actually paid after the original price has been reduced by any rebate or discount.

Joel MillerWays And Means Committee

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A7430Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in local governments

Relates to voter approval of municipal annexation

Relates to voter approval of municipal annexation; requires approval of a majority of the voters in the municipality where the property to be annexed exceeds five percent of the total assessed value…

Marc ButlerLocal Governments Committee

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