Sponsored bills

Commending the Volunteer Fire Association of Tappan upon the occasion of dedicating a new memorial monument

Thomas P. MorahanAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Trooper Joseph E. Decker, recipient of the Brummer Award at the 33rd Annual New York State Police Awards Day Ceremony on May 11, 2009

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Trooper Matthew J. Gombosi, recipient of a Superintendent's Commendation Award on May 11, 2009

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

Commending the Friends of the Port Washington Public Library upon the occasion of celebrating its 40th Annual Book and Author Luncheon

Craig M. JohnsonAdopted

Adopted

Commending Mary E. McWilliams upon the occasion of her designation for special honor by the Retired Educators Chapter of the Great Neck Teachers Association on May 18, 2009

Craig M. JohnsonAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Carol Folkl upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Award for Excellence in School Nursing by the New York State Association of School Nurses

William J. Larkin Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Requires disclosure of title service charges by a title insurance provider to the customer upon receipt of an application for a title insurance policy

Requires disclosure of title service charges by a title insurance provider to the customer upon receipt of an application for a title insurance policy.

Adam BradleyInsurance Committee

Makes the phrase "I Love New York" the official state slogan

Makes the phrase "I Love New York" the official state slogan.

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Requires that the chairman of the state athletic commission be present to constitute a quorum or to conduct business

Requires the presence of the designated chairman of the state athletic commission in order to constitute a quorum of such commission, unless such chairman is incapacitated.

Keith L.T. WrightVetoed

Vetoed

Enacts the "public schools emergency alert act"

Enacts the "public schools emergency alert act"; requires the chancellor of a city school district in a city with a population of one million or more to implement an emergency alert notification…

Rory LancmanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Repeals section 516 of the family court act relating to agreement or compromise of support in paternity proceedings

Repeals section 516 of the family court act which provides for court approval of a written agreement or compromise for child support between a putative father and a mother or person on behalf of the…

Helene WeinsteinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Permits civil and pretrial inmates to receive medical diagnosis and treatment in outside hospitals without a court order; repealer

Permits civil and pretrial inmates to receive medical diagnosis and treatment in outside hospitals without a court order; repeals provisions of section 508 of the correction law relating to removal…

Jeffrion AubrySigned by Governor

Signed into law

Requires a general hospital with a neonatal intensive care unit to offer a vaccination against influenza virus

Requires a general hospital with a neonatal intensive care unit to offer to every parent, person in parental relation, and person who is reasonably anticipated to be a caregiver in the household of…

Richard GottfriedOn the Assembly floor

Memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim the week of May 19-23, 2009, as Marrow Donor Awareness Week in New York State

Jeffrion AubryAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing the Governor to proclaim May 22, 2009, as Maritime Day in the State of New York

Rhoda JacobsAdopted

Adopted

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…

Brian X. FoleyOn the Senate floor

Extends the date on which a final report is due from the law revision commission

Extends the date on which a final report is due from the law revision commission.

Craig M. JohnsonOn the Senate floor

Authorizes the city of Utica to enter into a contract to sell some or all of the delinquent tax liens held by such city

Authorizes the city of Utica to enter into a contract to sell some or all of the delinquent tax liens held by such city to a private party until December 31, 2009.

Joseph A. GriffoOn the Senate floor

Relates to voluntary separations from work for compelling family reasons and to extended benefits

Relates to voluntary separations from work for compelling family reasons and to extended benefits; includes additional criteria for providing benefits in the case of voluntary separation; and…

George OnoratoOn the Senate floor

Authorizes the city of Schenectady to enter into a contract to sell some or all of the delinquent tax liens held by such city to a private party

Authorizes the city of Schenectady to enter into a contract to sell some or all of the delinquent tax liens held by such city to a private party under certain conditions; requires 30 days notice to…

Hugh T. FarleyOn the Senate floor

Allows a person to operate a fire truck without possessing a commercial drivers license

Allows a person to operate a fire truck without possessing a commercial driver's license.

Brian X. FoleyOn the Senate floor

Provides for the extension of current exemptions of income and resources to qualify for public assistance programs

Provides for the extension of current exemptions of income and resources to qualify for public assistance programs.

Liz KruegerOn the Senate floor

Includes in definition of income all sources after deduction of all medical and prescription drugs not reimbursed or paid by insurance

Excludes expenditures for medical care not covered by insurance from the definition of "income" for the purpose of a real property tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property…

Ruben DiazOn the Senate floor

Extends expiration of authorization to county of Clinton to impose an additional 1% sales and compensating use taxes

Extends from November 30, 2009 to November 30, 2011, the expiration of the authorization to the county of Clinton to impose an additional 1% sales and compensating use taxes.

Betty LittleOn the Senate floor

Authorizes the lease of lands located at the state university of New York at Purchase to provide faculty and staff housing

Authorizes the lease of lands located at the state university of New York at Purchase to provide faculty and staff housing.

Adam BradleyHigher Education Committee

Repeals and reenacts provisions on recordkeeping and preservation for governor and executive chamber records; repealer

Reforms provisions on recordkeeping and preservation for governor and executive chamber records; requires governor to separately file public and private records; provides that upon completion of a…

Sam HoytOn the Assembly floor

Extends Nassau county's authority to initiate and enforce certain actions

Extends from October 1, 2009 until October 1, 2011, the date until which Nassau county has the authority to initiate and enforce certain actions.

Craig M. JohnsonStricken

Commending the Long Island/Queens NAMI chapters upon the occasion of celebrating their 5th Annual NAMI Walks for the Mind of America at Jones Beach

Craig M. JohnsonAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim May 11-17, 2009, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Week in the State of New York

Audrey PhefferAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating George S. K. Rider upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition as recipient of the 2009 Distinguished Citizen Award

Owen H. JohnsonAdopted

Adopted

Authorizes the lease of lands located at the state university of New York at Purchase for a senior learning community

Authorizes the lease of lands located at the state university of New York at Purchase for a senior learning community.

Adam BradleyWays And Means Committee

Accepting FOIL requests through electronic mail

Provides that each agency shall accept FOIL requests through electronic mail; such agencies shall respond via electronic mail to the extent practicable.

RoAnn DestitoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Makes provisions regarding enforcement of open meetings law: court may void, stay, or impose a civil penalty

Strengthens the open meetings law by providing two alternatives to court invalidation of an action taken when any aspect of a meeting is closed in violation of the law: first, a court may stay the…

Susan JohnVetoed

Vetoed

Provides that if a public body has the ability, it must post notices of place and time of public meetings on its website

Provides that if a public body has the ability, it must post notices of place and time of public meetings on its website.

Adam BradleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

Memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim May 15 - June 15, 2009, as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month in the State of New York

Matthew TitoneAdopted

Adopted

Extends the effectiveness of provisions of the civil service law relating to injunctive relief in improper practice cases

Extends the effectiveness of provisions of the civil service law relating to injunctive relief in improper practice cases until June 30, 2011.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Authorizes the local county legislative body of the county of Suffolk to establish a wireless surcharge

Authorizes the local county legislative body of the county of Suffolk to establish a wireless surcharge not to exceed thirty cents per month on wireless communications service in the county of…

Brian X. FoleyStricken

Extends for an additional two years the effectiveness of provisions establishing dispute resolution during collective negotiations

Extends for an additional two years the effectiveness of provisions establishing dispute resolution during collective negotiations.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to extending certain provisions of chapter 729 of 1994 relating to health insurance benefits and contributions of retired employees of school districts

Relates to extending certain provisions of chapter 729 of 1994 relating to health insurance benefits and contributions of retired employees of school districts until 2010.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Memorializing the Governor to proclaim May 11, 2009, as New York State Assembly Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day

Michele TitusAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Harvey Rosenthal upon the occasion of his designation as the fifth recipient of the annual Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr. Advocacy Award

Michele TitusAdopted

Adopted

Commending Lewis C. Kirschner upon the occasion of his retirement as Ulster County Treasurer

Kevin CahillAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing the Governor to proclaim 2009 as Quadricentennial of the great State of New York

Marcus MolinaroAdopted

Adopted

Urging the New York State Congressional delegation to provide for the establishment of a national hate crime hotline

Peter RiveraAdopted

Adopted

Extends Nassau county's authority to initiate and enforce certain actions under the environmental conservation law until October 1, 2011

Extends from October 1, 2009 until October 1, 2011, the expiration of the authority of the county of Nassau to initiate and enforce certain actions pursuant to the environmental conservation law.

Craig M. JohnsonOn the Senate floor

Provides clarification on the private right of action by a patient of a residential health care facility

Provides clarification on the private right of action by a patient of a residential health care facility; includes definition of injury.

Thomas K. DuaneOn the Senate floor

Relates to implementing various supplemental fees and taxes for the metropolitan commuter transportation district; repealer

Relates to implementing various supplemental fees and taxes for the metropolitan commuter transportation district.

Sheldon SilverSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Directs board of elections in N.Y. city to furnish voting materials in Russian language as well as in English

Directs board of elections in a city of over one million to furnish voting materials in Russian language as well as in English; further directs the board of elections to produce and disseminate a…

William ColtonOn the Assembly floor