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

A693Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance
Requires coverage under medicaid and health insurance plans for treatment for smoking cessation
Requires that medicaid and health insurance plans provide coverage for costs of prescription smoking cessation treatment that is ordered by a physician; establishes a coverage limit of $400 for each…
Rhoda JacobsInsurance Committee
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A6930Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes
Relates to permitting the videotaped examination of certain elderly special witnesses in grand jury proceedings
Permits the videotaped examination of certain elderly special witnesses in grand jury proceedings where such witness possesses a restricted capacity to either ambulate or focus attention of specific…
Jeffrey DinowitzCodes Committee

A6938Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Authorizes commissioner of economic development to grant matching funds to eligible applicants to implement Hudson Valley regional agricultural marketing program

Authorizes commissioner of economic development to grant matching funds to eligible applicants to implement the Hudson Valley agricultural regional marketing program, defined as the use of media…

Ellen C. JaffeeEconomic Development Committee

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A6944AssemblyS857· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides electronic toll collection discounts for certain fuel efficient vehicles

Provides electronic toll collection discounts for certain fuel efficient vehicles.

Felix OrtizTransportation CommitteeTransportation

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A6946Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Authorizes a tax credit for qualified fuel expenses resulting from personal, non-business vehicle use on a public highway

Authorizes a tax credit for qualified fuel expenses resulting from personal, non-business vehicle use on a public highway.

Felix OrtizWays And Means Committee

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A6961Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Relates to creating a forty-eight hour grace period from due date of credit card bill

Relates to creating a forty-eight hour grace period from due date of credit card bill.

Michael DenDekkerConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A6965Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Establishes a distincive plate honoring the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America

Establishes a distinctive plate honoring the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.

Steven EnglebrightTransportation Committee

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A6983Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in correction

Increases penalty from misdemeanor to felony for failure to file or verify by a sex offender as required by law

Increases penalty from misdemeanor to felony for failure to file or verify by a sex offender as required by law; provides that a conviction for such a failure would be a class E felony.

Joseph SaladinoCorrection Committee

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A6999Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in education

Requires state aid to school districts to reflect regional costs of living

Requires state aid to education formula to be computed by applying an adjustment for regional cost of living based upon the consumer price index promulgated by the U.S. department of labor.

Joseph SaladinoEducation Committee

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A7013Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Establishes a tax credit for alternative energy systems and generating equipment

Establishes an alternative energy systems and generating equipment tax credit for qualified expenditures meeting the criteria prescribed by the department of taxation and finance, in consultation…

Jonathan BingWays And Means Committee

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A7015Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to the examination of certain witnesses

Relates to the examination of certain witnesses; provides for an order directing examination of a witness conditionally be based upon the ground that such witness is mentally ill and thereby…

Jeffrey DinowitzCodes Committee

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A702Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Enacts lead free parks act; relates to the cleanup and remediation of parks contaminated by lead from motor vehicle emissions

Enacts the lead-free parks act; directs the department of environmental conservation to do a study of certain state parks which are adjacent to heavily travelled streets and highways to identify the…

Hakeem JeffriesEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A7021Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Authorizes SUNY and CUNY to offer up to two free courses per semester to police officers

Authorizes SUNY and CUNY to offer up to two free courses per semester to police officers.

Joseph LentolHigher Education Committee

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A7022Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of motor vehicles to amend rules and regulations relating to certain fees

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of motor vehicles to amend rules and regulations relating to certain fees.

David McDonoughTransportation Committee

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A7031Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in correction

Restricts level two and level three sex offenders from residing within one-half mile of any school, children's park or licensed day care facility and one mile from the residence of the victim

Restricts level two and level three sex offenders from residing within one-half mile of any public or private elementary, middle or High School or licensed day care facility; makes a violation of…

Joseph SaladinoCorrection Committee

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A7059Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Allows N.Y. city to provide tax and rent relief to senior citizens based on the metered use of water in a dwelling unit

Allows a city of one million or more to provide tax and rent relief to senior citizens based on the metered use of water in a dwelling unit.

Ann-Margaret CarrozzaAging Committee

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A706Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides for a prohibition on the use of certain disposable food service ware

Enacts the "food service waste reduction act"; provides for a prohibition on the use of certain disposable food service ware; provides definitions and sanctions.

Brian KavanaghEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A7091Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Clarifies effect on eligibility for medicaid of the execution of a waiver of the right of election by a medicaid applicant or recipient

Clarifies effect on eligibility for medicaid of the execution of a waiver of the right of election by a medicaid applicant or recipient; codifies the rule that the period of ineligibility resulting…

Ann-Margaret CarrozzaSocial Services Committee

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A7101Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Provides personal income tax credits for cold war veterans who own tangible real property

Provides personal income tax credits for cold war veterans who own tangible real property.

Aileen GuntherWays And Means Committee

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A7106Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Requires a lender to ascertain the value of real property prior to commencing foreclosure proceedings

Amends the real property actions and proceedings law, in relation to requiring a lender to ascertain the value of real property prior to commencing foreclosure proceedings.

Sam HoytJudiciary Committee

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A7114Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in local governments

Enacts the local government procurement reform act of 2009

Enacts the local government procurement reform act of 2009; mandates continuing education and training for each local government employee with purchasing and procurement responsibility; makes…

David McDonoughLocal Governments Committee

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A7135Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Grants Normajean Cesario a retroactive system membership date in the New York state and local employees' retirement system

Grants Normajean Cesario a retroactive system membership date and tier 1 status in the New York city employees' retirement system.

Michael CusickGovernmental Employees Committee

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A7139Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Relates to the power of courts to deny orders of recognizance or bail where the defendant poses a risk of danger to the community

Authorizes and directs courts to deny orders of recognizance or bail where the defendant poses a risk of danger to the community.

David TownsendCodes Committee

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A7142Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in judiciary

Expands provisions for eviction for illegal occupancy of leased premises; repealer

Relates to the illegal occupancy of multiple dwellings by broadening present law to allow application to a wider range of illegal activities including but not limited to gambling, prostitution and…

David TownsendJudiciary Committee

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A715Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides that inspection reports on dam safety conform to existing public disclosure laws

Provides that inspection reports on dam safety conform to existing public disclosure laws.

Kevin CahillEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A7156Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Includes the Long Island power authority in the definition of state agency or state agencies

Includes public authorities, including the Long Island power authority, in the definition of state agency or state agencies.

Marc AlessiCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A7189Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Reference changed to libraries and education technology

Relates to the eligible uses of the cultural education account

Relates to the eligible uses of the cultural education account; statewide summer reading programs and online databases for use by eligible libraries.

Grace MengEducation Committee

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A7191Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Authorizes James J. Colacino to receive a waiver of the time limit provisions to regain his police certification

Authorizes James J. Colacino to receive a waiver of the time limit provisions to regain his police certification.

Robert OaksGovernmental Employees Committee

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A7194Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires food service establishments to post a warning when trans fat is used in some or all of their food preparation

Requires food service establishments to post a warning when trans fat is used in some or all of their food preparation.

Matthew TitoneConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A7204Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local governments

Extends provisions of "heart bill" to deputy sheriff members of the NYCERS

Extends provisions of the "heart bill" to deputy sheriff members of the New York city employees' retirement system; where a deputy sheriff has a condition of impairment caused by a disease of the…

Peter AbbateLocal Governments Committee

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A721Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes combination distinctive disabled license plates

Authorizes special number license plates and distinctive license plates which also bear the distinctive handicapped insignia.

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A7210Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Enacts the senior environmental corps act

Enacts the senior environmental corps act; establishes the senior environmental corps within the department of environmental conservation; establishes a mechanism for seniors to volunteer their…

Gary FinchEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A7243Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Establishes the N.Y. state employee loan forgiveness program

Establishes the NYS employee loan forgiveness program; individuals employed by a state employer, for 5 years or more of qualified service, and with outstanding loan debt are eligible to receive…

Hakeem JeffriesHigher Education Committee

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A7244Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Establishes a credit against personal income taxes for certain tuition expenses and modifies income; repealer

Establishes a credit against personal income taxes for certain tuition expenses for taxpayers who qualify for an earned income tax credit, in the amount of 10% of the EIC, up to $500 per eligible…

Vito LopezWays And Means Committee

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A7251Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Establishes the "War on Terror expeditionary medal" for members of the armed forces or organized militia serving abroad during the war on terror

Establishes the "War on Terror expeditionary medal" for members of the armed forces or organized militia serving abroad in certain military operations during the war on terror.

Greg BallGovernmental Operations Committee

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A727Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Makes provisions for the creation of dental health maintenance organizations and for including them in medicaid managed care

Authorizes creation of dental health maintenance organizations under article 44 of the public health law and includes them under medicaid managed care by providing that a managed care program may…

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

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A7284Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in agriculture

Makes provisions relating to establishing a dairy farmers' bill of rights

Establishes a dairy farmers' bill of rights; specifies prohibited unfair trade practices which have the purpose of intentionally impairing a producer's freedom to bargain collectively with other…

Gary FinchAgriculture Committee

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A7303Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to cosmetic surgery; requires physical examination with written clearance for procedure from licensed physician and licensed surgeon, prior to surgery

Relates to cosmetic surgery; requires that prior to cosmetic surgery, a physical examination with written clearance for such procedure from a licensed physician and a licensed surgeon.

Vivian CookHealth Committee

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A734Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Starred on calendar

Relates to direct access to school-based health centers under child health plus

Provides direct access for covered services to school-based health centers for eligible children under child health plus.

Richard GottfriedOn the Assembly floor

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A740Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides that disabled persons may utilize a crossbow in the taking of big game or small game, provided that they submit their disability status to the department

Provides that disabled persons may utilize a crossbow in the taking of big game or small game, provided that they submit their disability status to the department.

Aileen GuntherEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A7411Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Requires a report by state agencies regarding feasibility of alternative work schedules and flexible hours programs within such agencies

Requires a report by state agencies to the department of civil service regarding feasibility of alternative work schedules and flexible hours programs within such agencies.

Ginny FieldsGovernmental Operations Committee

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A7414Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Prohibits the DEC from restricting the burning of garbage, refuse or rubbish in an open fire under certain circumstances

Prohibits the DEC from restricting the burning of garbage, refuse or rubbish in an open fire on land possessed by a single family or any part of a farm under certain circumstances.

Timothy P. GordonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A7423Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires a driver approaching stationary emergency vehicles, tow or recovery trucks, or highway maintenance vehicles to switch lanes or reduce the speed of a motor vehicle

Requires a driver approaching stationary emergency vehicles, tow or recovery trucks, or highway maintenance vehicles displaying flashing lights to switch lanes or reduce the speed of the driver's…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A7426Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides for an exemption requirement from registration for ATVs operated on lands owned by the owner or to which the owner has certain contractual rights

Provides for an exemption requirement from registration for ATVs operated on lands owned by the owner or to which the owner has certain contractual rights when the ATV is not operated elsewhere in…

David TownsendTransportation Committee

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A7434Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Provides that toys offered for sale in this state shall not be designed to create a noise level greater than one hundred decibels

Provides that toys offered for sale in this state shall not be designed to create a noise level greater than 100 decibels; sets a different noise level standard for toy pistol caps; authorizes the…

Ginny FieldsConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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