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

S1155Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
Provides for the corporation to do studies in targeted areas of Buffalo as part of a retail revitalization program
Provides for the corporation to do studies in targeted areas of Buffalo as part of a retail revitalization program; requires a report to legislature no later than July 1, 2010.
Antoine M. ThompsonCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee
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S1184Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications
Establishes the power authority of the state of New York shall make low cost hydropower available to certain hospitals
Establishes the power authority of the state of New York shall make low cost hydropower available to hospitals located within the counties of Niagara and Orleans.
George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

S1191Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Grants additional credit on promotional examinations for police officers and firefighters who are residents of certain cities

Grants additional credit on promotional examinations for police officers and firefighters who are residents of a city with a population between 250,000 and one million upon enactment of a local law.

Antoine M. ThompsonCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S1192Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Establishes the police officer and firefighter loan forgiveness program

Establishes the police officer and firefighter loan forgiveness program for eligible police officers and firefighters who attend certain colleges and reside in a city with a population between…

Antoine M. ThompsonHigher Education Committee

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S1194Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Prohibits discrimination in the issuance of certain insurance policies based upon inquiries in which loss or damage is revealed

Prohibits discrimination in the issuance of certain insurance policies based upon inquiries in which loss or damage is revealed.

Antoine M. ThompsonInsurance Committee

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S1210Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Provides for the regulation of contractors in the city of Buffalo

Provides for the regulation of contractors in the city of Buffalo; protects against unlicensed contractors who fail to comply with building code and safety requirements; provides exemptions for…

Antoine M. ThompsonCities Committee

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S1219Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Requires comptroller to report investments of the common retirement fund in entertainment investments

Requires comptroller to report investments of the common retirement fund in entertainment investments; includes companies or individuals involved in film, television or music.

Antoine M. ThompsonCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S1233Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires permits for the transportation of hazardous materials through high risk areas

Authorizes the commissioner of transportation to establish rules and regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials through high risk areas; requires a permit for such transportation.

Antoine M. ThompsonTransportation Committee

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S1239Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Provides for greater protections to consumers in rental purchase agreements

Provides for greater protections to consumers in rental purchase agreements; defines certain terms, including "lease charge" and "trade area"; provides greater disclosure to consumer regarding the…

Antoine M. ThompsonJudiciary Committee

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S1240Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the city of Buffalo to implement a program using photo-monitoring devices and imposing monetary liability on vehicle owners for traffic signal violations

Authorize the city of Buffalo to implement a program imposing monetary liability on vehicle owners for failure of an operator thereof to comply with traffic-control indications in such municipality;…

Antoine M. ThompsonTransportation Committee

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S1247Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes that the promotion of prostitution of a child less than eighteen years old by a parent or guardian a Class B felony

Establishes that the promotion of prostitution of a child less than eighteen years old by a parent or guardian of such child is a Class B felony.

Antoine M. ThompsonCodes Committee

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S1249Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Creates a state trooper highway memorial task force to provide for the recognition of members of the division of state police who have died in the line of duty

Creates a state trooper highway memorial task force to develop and establish guidelines for recognition of members of the division of state police who have died in the line of duty; such recognition…

Stephen M. SalandTransportation Committee

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S1255Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Directs the adjutant general to present a United States flag to the person disposing of the body of a member of the organized militia

Directs the adjutant general, upon request, to present a United States flag to the person designated to dispose of the body of a member of the organized militia, when such member served his or her…

Stephen M. SalandVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S1257Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Limits the use of standardized tests for purposes of promotion of a pupil to a higher grade and establishes criteria for a high school diploma

Limits the use of standardized tests for purposes of promotion of a pupil to a higher academic grade and establishes criteria for a high school diploma.

Stephen M. SalandEducation Committee

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S1270Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Authorizes a sentence of conditional discharge pending completion of a substance abuse treatment program for first and second time drug possessors

Authorizes imposition of a sentence of conditional discharge pending the completion of a substance abuse treatment program licensed by the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services and…

Velmanette MontgomeryCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S1273Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Provides for supplemental property damage liability insurance for foster parents

Provides for supplemental property damage liability insurance for foster parents, where the foster child causes the damage; provides compensation above the foster parent's coverage through their…

Velmanette MontgomeryChildren And Families Committee

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S1286Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Authorizes the office of children and family services to promulgate rules and regulations to establish differential market rates applicable to accredited child care

Authorizes the office of children and family services to promulgate rules and regulations to establish differential market rates applicable to accredited child care; mandates that such programs…

Velmanette MontgomeryChildren And Families Committee

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S1287Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Authorizes demonstration program for child day care resource and referral agencies

Authorizes the office of children and family services to conduct a demonstration program with three existing child care resource and referral agencies; requires each selected agency to hire an…

Velmanette MontgomeryChildren And Families Committee

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S1397Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Grants a state personal income tax deduction for retirement plan distributions used to purchase long-term care insurance

Grants a state personal income tax deduction for retirement plan distributions used to purchase long-term care insurance; exempts distributions from individual retirement accounts and individual…

George D. MaziarzInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1405Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Defines the crime of surreptitious surveillance; rebuttable presumption that such surveillance under certain conditions is for no legitimate purpose

Defines the crime of surreptitious surveillance, a class B misdemeanor, when a person, for purposes of his or her own amusement, or for the purpose of degrading another person, or for his or her own…

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S1442Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Provides that a child regardless of age who has lived with a tenant parent for two years or more in a rent-regulated apartment shall be deemed a tenant

Provides that a child (regardless of age) who has lived with a tenant parent for two years or more in rent-regulated housing accommodations shall be deemed a tenant of such housing accommodations…

Thomas K. DuaneHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S1446Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Provides for the sale, availability and distribution of healthy foods and beverages on school property and at school sponsored functions

Provides for the sale, availability and distribution of healthy foods and beverages on school property and at school sponsored functions; sets forth portion size and food requirements; sets forth…

Kenneth P. LaValleEducation Committee

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S1448Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to the disclosure of special care offered to persons with Alzheimer's disease or dementia

Makes provisions relating to the disclosure of special care offered to persons with Alzheimer's disease or dementia; requires any facility that offers, advertises, markets or otherwise promotes…

George D. MaziarzHealth Committee

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S1451Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Waives certain fishing and hunting fees for members of the United States armed forces in active service

Waives certain fishing and hunting fees for members of the United States armed forces in active service.

George D. MaziarzEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1478Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes the offense of unlawfully residing or entering upon school grounds

Establishes the class A misdemeanor of unlawfully residing or entering upon school grounds for the entry upon school grounds, of any sex offender required to register and verify pursuant to the sex…

Dean G. SkelosCodes Committee

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S1484SenateA3794· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Requires sex offenders to annually return a verification form to the division of criminal justice services

Requires sex offenders to annually return a verification form to the division of criminal justice services.

Dean G. SkelosCrime Victims, Crime And Correction CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

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S1497SenateA1916· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides for a tax deduction not to exceed two hundred dollars for monetary gifts to a library as defined under section 253 of the education law

Provides for a personal income tax deduction not to exceed two hundred dollars for monetary gifts to a public library; provides such monetary gifts must be used for the purchase of books or towards…

John A. DeFranciscoInvestigations And Government Operations CommitteeLegal

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S1517Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Prohibits insurers from limiting payment on claims based on pricing caps and from recommending a particular repair facility, and requires notice to insureds

Prohibits insurers from limiting payment on claims for damage to motor vehicles based on pricing caps for labor, parts, paint or repair materials; prohibits insurers from recommending a particular…

John A. DeFranciscoInsurance Committee

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S1528Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Authorizes commissioner of housing and community renewal to maintain housing registry called "Access-New York"

Authorizes commissioner of housing and community renewal to maintain housing registry of accessible or adaptable housing for disabled called "Access-New York"; provides that certain owners shall…

Thomas P. MorahanHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S1533Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Provides that programs or activities relating to housing which receives federal financial assistance shall comply with Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Provides that programs or activities relating to housing which receive federal financial assistance shall comply with Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Thomas P. MorahanHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S1925Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Eliminates the licensure requirement of citizenship or permanent residence in those professions where such requirement presently exists

Eliminates the licensure requirement of citizenship or permanent residence where such requirement presently exists in the professions of certified shorthand reporting, chiropractic, dental hygiene…

Thomas P. MorahanHigher Education Committee

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S1967Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Redefines assault in the second degree to include public health and building inspection officers within provisions applicable to assault 2nd

Redefines assault in the second degree to include public health and building inspection officers within provisions applicable to assault 2nd degree.

William T. StachowskiCodes Committee

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S1997Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides an exemption from the tax on sales and the compensating use tax for certain equipment purchased by companies located in college incubator facilities

Provides an exemption from the tax on sales and the compensating use tax for equipment, with a purchase price of five hundred dollars or greater, purchased by companies located in college incubator…

Kenneth P. LaValleInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2017Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to locator technology; provides a personal income tax credit for the purchase of locator technology

Directs the coordinating council for services related to Alzheimer's disease and other dementia to make recommendations concerning locator technology; provides a personal income tax credit for the…

Martin J. GoldenHealth Committee

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S2041Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to insurer interests in certain motor vehicle repair shops

Provides that on or after September 1, 2011, an insurer may not hold nor acquire interest in a motor vehicle repair shop; insurers that before September 1, 2011 owned an interest in a motor vehicle…

John A. DeFranciscoTransportation Committee

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S2050Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Requires institutions of higher education to disclose financial aid policies

Enacts the "financial aid disclosure act"; makes definitions; requires institutions of higher education to disclose financial aid policies relating to contributions to be made by such institution,…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S2094Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Makes provisions regarding public hearings

Requires a public hearing when permit modification has the potential to significantly improve the permit and the quality of the environment or mitigate the project's impact and enable the project to…

Antoine M. ThompsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2104Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides that no person convicted of certain felonies may not file for change of name while incarcerated or under supervised release therefor

Provides that no person convicted of certain felonies defined under specified laws of this state may file a petition for change of name while such person is incarcerated or under supervised release…

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S2109Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Includes within class D felony of assault in the second degree commission of assault in the third degree in the presence of certain children or against same victim

Includes within the provisions of the class D felony of assault in the second degree, the commission of the offense of assault in the third degree in the presence of a child under 18 years of age…

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S2127Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Authorizes the reimbursement of non-public schools and teachers

Authorizes the reimbursement of non-public schools and teachers for training to properly administer, grade, compile and report the results of the state-prepared examinations and to teach their…

Martin J. GoldenEducation Committee

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S2147Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Allows certain courts of record to fix the compensation of a temporary appointed interpreter at not more than two hundred fifty dollars per day

Increases the amount of compensation which a court may pay to a temporary appointed interpreter to not more than two hundred fifty dollars per day.

George D. MaziarzJudiciary Committee

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S2148Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to the crimes of criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree and grand larceny in the third degree

Establishes the possession of stolen items from a museum, historical society, historical site or cemetery as criminal possession of stolen property in the 3rd degree and the theft of item or items…

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S2152Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Establishes a bladder cancer screening program for firefighters

Directs the commissioner of health to establish, promote and maintain a bladder cancer screening program for firefighters in order to encourage such firefighters to seek medical care for the…

George D. MaziarzHealth Committee

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S2222Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Increases penalties and requires imprisonment for leaving the scene of an incident without reporting; presumption of avoiding prosecution for DUI

Increases penalties and requires imprisonment for leaving the scene of an incident without reporting; creates a presumption of avoiding prosecution for DUI when leaving the scene of an incident…

Ruben DiazTransportation CommitteeTransportation

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S2237Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Notice of committee consideration - requested

Makes conforming technical changes to the New York City administrative code and the emergency tenant protection act relating to vacancy decontrol; repealer

Makes conforming technical changes to the New York City administrative code and the emergency tenant protection act relating to vacancy decontrol.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S2255SenateA347· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Directs the commissioner of transportation to use a salt substitute to deice certain highways bordering the Kensico and Croton watershed

Directs the commissioner of transportation to use a salt substitute to deice certain highways bordering the Kensico and Croton watershed; prohibits the use of road salt as a deicer on…

Eric T. SchneidermanTransportation CommitteeTransportation

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S1543Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Requires expiration dates of prescription drugs dispensed by a pharmacy to be listed on the package for consumers

Requires expiration dates of prescribed drugs dispensed by a pharmacy to be listed on the package label for consumers; provides for enforcement of such provisions by the attorney general.

Toby Ann StaviskyHealth Committee

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