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

A2527Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in judiciary
Proposes a constitutional amendment providing for initiative and referendum by eligible voters
Reserves to the people of the state the power to propose laws and amendments to the constitution and to adopt or reject such proposals upon a referendum; provides petition procedures for placing…
Nancy CalhounJudiciary Committee
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A2528Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation
Authorizes installation of speed bumps and traffic spikes on highway ramps
Authorizes installation of speed bumps and traffic spikes on ramps of highways to prevent motorists from entering highways in the wrong direction.
Nancy CalhounTransportation Committee

A2531Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Creates the public pension system benefit reform commission

Creates the public pension system benefit reform commission to examine and report on the creation of a new hybrid public pension plan where one-half of the members' pension benefit shall be derived…

Nancy CalhounGovernmental Employees Committee

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A2539Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides that family members of paid professional firefighters who died in the line-of-duty may obtain a "Survivor of the Bravest" license plate

Provides that family members of paid professional firefighters who died in the line-of-duty may obtain a "Survivor of the Bravest" license plate; provides for the annual service charge collected to…

Michael CusickTransportation Committee

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A254Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides that the governor may within 180 days of taking office, remove members of boards of public authorities and fill vacancies created with his or her appointees

Provides that the governor may, within 180 days of taking office, remove members of boards of public authorities and fill vacancies created with his or her appointees.

Joan MillmanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A2540Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Provides that the borough of Staten Island shall also be known and designated as the "Borough of Parks"

Provides that the borough of Staten Island shall also be known and designated as the "Borough of Parks".

Michael CusickCities Committee

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A2556Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Allows counties to establish demonstration programs imposing monetary liability on the owner of a vehicle for failure of an operator thereof to comply with traffic-control indications

Allows counties to establish demonstration programs imposing monetary liability on the owner of a vehicle for failure of an operator thereof to comply with traffic-control indications.

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A2561Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Requires provision be made for pregnancy termination procedures coverage in every hospital, surgical or medical policy offering maternity care coverage

Requires provision be made for pregnancy termination procedures insurance coverage in every individual or group hospital, surgical or medical policy, or hospital service or medical expense indemnity…

Deborah GlickInsurance Committee

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A2573Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires a police officer or a district attorney to apply for a court order to compel a chemical test to determine blood alcohol content in certain cases

Requires court-ordered blood alcohol content testing for all drivers involved in fatal and serious physical injury accidents where there is a reasonable cause to believe an alcohol-related offense…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A2585Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes definitions with respect to larceny from mentally disabled or mentally incapacitated persons

Establishes definitions with respect to larceny from mentally disabled or mentally incapacitated persons; sets forth an affirmative defense if the defendant appropriated the property in the course…

Barbara ClarkCodes Committee

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A2586Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Makes a scheme to defraud a person in obtaining a credit loan secured by an interest in real property a felony

Makes a scheme to defraud a person in obtaining a credit loan secured by an interest in real property a felony; applies to reverse redlining situations; provides for various felony grades depending…

Barbara ClarkCodes Committee

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A2611Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes special treatment programs for sex offenders

Enacts the "sex offender community safety act"; establishes a special program for intensive monitoring and lifetime parole combined with community notification for treatment of sex offenders.

Robert SweeneyCodes Committee

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A2612Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Penalizes crimes of vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter as felonies when committed while driving with a suspended or revoked license

Penalizes crimes of vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter as felonies when such crimes are committed while driving with a suspended or revoked license.

Robert SweeneyCodes Committee

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A2614Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Allows public school principals and chief administrators to enroll academically low-performing students in after-school educational programs

Allows public school principals and chief administrators to enroll academically low-performing students in after-school educational programs offering training or tutoring.

Barbara ClarkEducation Committee

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A2627Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Provides for required instruction in physical education in elementary schools

Provides for required instruction in physical education in elementary schools; requires that the regents shall include in its rules that students in elementary schools shall participate in physical…

Felix OrtizEducation Committee

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A2632Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in transportation

Mandates the installation of ignition interlock devices

Mandates the installation of ignition interlock devices by 2012 for motor vehicles manufactured for use or in this state as well as for second hand motor vehicles sold within the state; mandates all…

Felix OrtizTransportation CommitteeTransportation

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A2633Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in transportation

Enacts the statewide ignition interlock device program

Enacts the statewide ignition interlock device program; establishes the procedures for the implementation of the program; establishes who is eligible to become an ignition interlock service provider…

Felix OrtizTransportation Committee

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A2635Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in education

Establishes family literacy programs for economically disadvantaged families living in poverty areas or areas with low-performing public schools

Establishes family literacy programs for economically disadvantaged families living in poverty areas or areas with low-performing public schools; provides for competitive matching grants to…

J. Gary PretlowEducation Committee

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A2643Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in education

Authorizes Greenwood Lake to retain financial responsibility for state aid for students receiving educational services from Tuxedo Union Free school district

Authorizes Greenwood Lake Union Free school district to retain financial responsibility for state aid for students receiving contract educational services from Tuxedo Union Free school district.

Ann RabbittEducation Committee

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A2661Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Authorizes the attorney general to enforce the provisions of the environmental conservation law and its rules and regulations in the name of the people of the state

Authorizes the attorney general to commence a special proceeding in a court hearing jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of the environmental conservation law and the rules and regulations adopted…

Steven EnglebrightEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A2666Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Enacts the "hazardous materials transport security act"

Enacts the "hazardous materials transport security act"; establishes a task force to recommend security devices and systems for motor vehicles used to transport hazardous materials; provides for…

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A2679Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Authorizes state and municipal agencies to regulate use of geographic information systems materials after the disclosure thereof under freedom of information law

Authorizes state and municipal agencies to establish rules and regulations for the use, distribution, duplication, sale and resale of geographic information systems materials disclosed under the…

J. Gary PretlowGovernmental Operations Committee

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A270Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides that use of a credit card account number or debit card account number shall be considered theft of property where such use is for an unlawful purpose

Provides that use of a credit card account number or debit card account number shall be considered theft of property where such use is for an unlawful purpose.

Audrey PhefferCodes Committee

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A2701Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Creates the community college and board of cooperative educational services partnership act to facilitate high technology job training

Creates the community college and board of cooperative educational services partnership act to facilitate high technology job training to assist students in meeting qualifications for employment in…

Michael J. FitzpatrickHigher Education Committee

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A2704Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in judiciary

Authorizes the court of claims to hear, audit and determine the claim of Betty Tyson for an erroneous indictment and conviction

Authorizes the court of claims to hear, audit and determine the claim of Betty Tyson for an erroneous indictment and conviction.

David GanttJudiciary Committee

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A2710Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local governments

Authorizes Rochester to give preference to certain minority or women-owned business enterprises in city procurement in certain cases pursuant to a city program

Authorizes Rochester to give preference to certain minority or women-owned business enterprises in city procurement in certain cases pursuant to a city program therefor; such preference shall be to…

David GanttLocal Governments Committee

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A2717Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Provides a tax credit for the purchase of a programmable thermostat

Provides a tax credit for the purchase of a programmable thermostat; defines "programmable thermostat" to mean a device attached to the heating and cooling system of a residence designed to…

Ellen C. JaffeeWays And Means Committee

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A2719Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Allows reduction of adjusted gross income on income taxes for rental value of residence for parent

Provides for the reduction of federal adjusted gross income for state personal income tax purposes by excluding an amount representing the rental value of that portion of the taxpayer's home set…

Margaret MarkeyWays And Means Committee

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A2744Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Provides that revenues from buyouts of Mitchell-Lama projects must be used for affordable housing purposes

Provides that revenues from buyouts of Mitchell-Lama projects, whether state-aided or municipally-aided, must be used for affordable housing purposes by the state or the municipality; creates a…

Daniel O'DonnellHousing Committee

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A2746Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to libraries and education technology

Requires library trustees to complete minimum hours of approved training; authorizes state aid for administration, development and delivery of library trustee training

Requires library trustees to complete minimum hours of approved training; authorizes state aid for administration, development and delivery of library trustee training programs.

Amy PaulinLibraries And Education Technology Committee

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A2747Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Relates to qualified leasehold condominiums owned by the Westchester Housing Land Trust, Inc.

Amy PaulinHousing Committee

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A2755Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Authorizes Occupations, Inc. to apply to the assessors of the village and town of Goshen for a real property tax exemption on a certain parcel of land

Authorizes Occupations, Inc. to apply to the assessors of the village and town of Goshen for a real property tax exemption on a certain parcel of land.

Ann RabbittReal Property Taxation Committee

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A2765Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes review of an operator's license due to diagnosed medical impairment

Authorizes the review by the commissioner of motor vehicles and the medical advisory board of a motor vehicle operator's right to a license where there is found to be a diagnosed medical impairment;…

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A2768Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Relates to the reporting of animal abuse or maltreatment

Provides that any person charged with enforcing laws prohibiting cruelty to animals shall cause a report to be made when, in the performance of his or her duties, such person has reasonable cause to…

Deborah GlickSocial Services Committee

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A277Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Prohibits businesses that supply heating oil to residential customers from requiring that potential customers meet a minimum level of heating oil consumption

Prohibits businesses that supply heating oil to residential customers from requiring that potential customers meet a minimum level of heating oil consumption.

Audrey PhefferConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A2775Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Provides for the inclusion of victim impact statements from neighborhood watch groups in pre-sentencing reports

Provides for the inclusion of victim impact statements from neighborhood watch groups in pre-sentencing reports where the court deems such inclusion to be appropriate.

Brian KolbCodes Committee

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A2781Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Provides that no person shall be ineligible to receive an enhanced STAR exemption for senior citizens on certain income/late payment grounds

Provides that no person shall be ineligible to receive an enhanced STAR exemption provided to senior citizens on the basis that his or her income exceeds the eligibility requirements because of the…

Robin SchimmingerReal Property Taxation Committee

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A2787Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Enacts the New York state senior housing opportunities partnership act and establishes a state senior housing opportunities partnership authority

Enacts the New York State Senior Housing Opportunities Partnership Act and establishes the New York state senior housing opportunities partnership authority; such authority will finance or…

Jeffrey DinowitzAging Committee

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A2789Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Requires state campgrounds to provide a reduced fee for campsites to persons 65 or over

Provides that the office of parks, recreation & historic preservation or any other agency setting fees for the use of overnight camping facilities shall set such rate at five dollars for residents…

Jeffrey DinowitzAging Committee

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A2796Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Enacts the "New York state property taxpayers protection act"; repealer

Enacts the "New York state property taxpayers protection act; relates to limitations upon school district tax levies; requires the state to fund certain programs mandated for municipal corporations…

Michael J. FitzpatrickEducation Committee

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A2804Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Provides a manufacturing wage tax credit for a sole proprietor of an industrial or manufacturing business or a member of a partnership of such business

Provides a manufacturing wage tax credit for a sole proprietor of an industrial or manufacturing business or a member of a partnership of such business; the amount of credit shall equal the product…

Brian KolbWays And Means Committee

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A2806AssemblyS2919· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Provides credit against personal income tax and corporate franchise tax for wine bottling, packaging and labelling expenses of wineries

Provides a credit against personal income tax and corporate franchise tax for wine bottling, packaging and labelling expenses of wineries licensed pursuant to certain provisions of the alcoholic…

Brian KolbWays And Means CommitteeFinance

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A2807Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in children and families

Adds violation to definitions regarding juvenile delinquency where crime is referred to

Adds "violation" to definitions regarding juvenile delinquency where "crime" is referred to.

Brian KolbChildren And Families Committee

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A2816Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Proposes to limit state revenue growth, creates a revenue limitation and establishes a budget stabilization fund

Implements provisions to limit state revenue growth; creates a revenue limitation; establishes a budget stabilization fund; sets rates for allowable growth; exempts emergencies declared by the…

Robin SchimmingerWays And Means Committee

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A2834Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to the cost of review and copying of vital records for genealogical purposes

Relates to the cost of review and copying of vital records for genealogical purposes; reduces current cost by half; also provides that for applicants who show current membership in a genealogical…

Brian KolbHealth Committee

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A2836Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in election law

Makes certain technical corrections with regard to absentee voting

Makes several technical corrections to the election law in regards to absentee voting; provides that no ballot shall be declared void or partially blank if such ballot has been torn or defaced after…

Brian KolbElection Law Committee

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A2867Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in insurance

Authorizes health insurers to provide actuarially appropriate reductions in health insurance premiums for participation in a wellness program

Authorizes health insurers, subject to the approval of the superintendent of insurance, to provide actuarially appropriate reductions in health insurance premiums for an enrollee's or insured's…

Robin SchimmingerInsurance Committee

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A2886Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Requires that the victim be represented in court at sentencing where the victim does not appear

Provides that, where the victim is unable or unwilling to appear, such victim may be represented by family members or a guardian at the time of sentencing.

David KoonCodes Committee

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A2887Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Prohibits the purchase or sale of protective body vests except to law enforcement or military personnel

Prohibits the purchase or sale of protective body vests except to law enforcement or military personnel; provides for registering of such sales by vendors; establishes unlawful purchase or sale of a…

David KoonCodes Committee

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A2893Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Authorizes auxiliary police to possess handcuffs while not in uniform

Authorizes members of auxiliary police forces to possess handcuffs regardless of whether in uniform when so authorized by regulation or order of the appropriate police commissioner.

Vito LopezCodes Committee

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