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

S5783Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Substituted by a8712a
Authorizes unallocated EP/RP and a percentage of relinquished or withdrawn EP/RP to be allocated for western NY economic development fund benefits
Authorizes unallocated expansion and replacement power and a percentage of relinquished or withdrawn expansion and replacement power to be allocated for the purposes of western New York economic…
William T. StachowskiOn the Senate floor
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S1153Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Referred to local governments
Authorizes village of Frankfort to finance a certain specific object or purpose over a period of ten years
Authorizes village of Frankfort to finance a certain specific object or purpose over a period of ten years computed from the date of the first bond anticipation notes issued.
James L. SewardLocal Governments Committee

S2768Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Referred to cities

Authorizes the city of New York to discontinue use of certain park land and convey it to the St. Michael's cemetery

Authorizes the city of New York to discontinue use of certain park land and convey it to the St.

George OnoratoCities Committee

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S3720Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Referred to higher education

Enacts the engineers', architects', landscape architects' and land surveyors' good samaritan act

Enacts the "engineers', architects', landscape architects' and land surveyors' good samaritan act" to protect from liability for personal injury, wrongful death, property damage or other loss…

William T. StachowskiHigher Education Committee

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S4342Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Referred to codes

Allows employment of retired police officers as special security officers for school districts

Authorizes the trustees or board of education of any school district to employ retired former members of police or sheriff's departments as special security officers for such school district upon…

Carl KrugerCodes Committee

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S4410Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Authorizes the West Islip union free school district to file an application for real property tax exemption on a parcel acquired on May 4, 2004

Authorizes the West Islip union free school district to file an application with the assessor of the town of Islip for a real property tax exemption on a certain parcel for the 2007-2008 and…

Owen H. JohnsonReal Property Taxation Committee

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S4631Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Substituted by a4302a

Relates to the establishment of rates of payment and delivery of health care services

Relates to the establishment of rates of payment and delivery of health care services; directs the chair of the workers' compensation board to biennially prepare and establish a schedule of fees.

Suzi OppenheimerOn the Senate floor

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S756Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Substituted by a2294

Relates to the taking of fish for commercial purposes

Relates to the taking of fish for commercial purposes; authorizes certain vessels being used to take food fish, shellfish or crustacea from the waters of the marine and coastal district to be…

Kenneth P. LaValleOn the Senate floor

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S3022Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Relates to authorizing participation in an interstate compact that allows each state to coordinate racing and wagering rules and programs with other states

Relates to authorizing participation in an interstate compact that allows each state to coordinate racing and wagering rules and programs with other states.

Eric AdamsWays And Means CommitteeFinance

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S4394Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to assault on a New York city sanitation worker

Relates to assault on a New York city sanitation worker; provides that such assault is either a class C felony or constitutes assault in the second degree when such assault is by means of releasing…

Eric T. SchneidermanCodes Committee

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S4472Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Substituted by a5434

Requires city school districts over 1 million to notify parents of bedbug infestations

Requires city school districts having a population of one million or more to notify parents and persons in parental relation of any bedbug infestations found in a school.

Toby Ann StaviskyOn the Senate floor

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S1237Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Referred to economic development

Relates to the lawful sale of copper and creates the New York state metal theft task force

Relates to the lawful sale of copper and creates the New York state metal theft task force; creates a fine of not more than $100; provides that the task force shall issue findings, in the form of a…

Antoine M. ThompsonEconomic Development Committee

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S3004Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Substituted by a7383a

Relates to health insurance coverage for surviving spouses or domestic partners of members of the New York city department of correction or sanitation

Relates to health insurance coverage for surviving spouses or domestic partners of members of the New York city department of corrections or sanitation who are enrolled in a health insurance plan.

Andrew J. LanzaOn the Senate floor

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S3326Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Amend and recommit to housing, construction and community development

Relates to limited profit housing companies

Relates to limited profit housing companies.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S641Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the city of Newburgh to establish an administrative tribunal for the adjudication of parking infractions

Authorizes the city of Newburgh to establish an administrative tribunal for the adjudication of parking infractions; further authorizes the city of Newburgh to provide for the appointment of hearing…

William J. Larkin Jr.Transportation Committee

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S3144Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Referred to education

Legalizes, validates, ratifies and confirms certain transportation contracts of the Garden City union free school district

Legalizes, validates, ratifies and confirms certain transportation contracts of the Garden City school district.

Kemp HannonEducation Committee

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S3484Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Referred to mental health

Relates to the review of criminal history information of certain persons rendering community based services to individuals with mental illness or mental retardation

Relates to the review of criminal history information of certain persons rendering community based services to individuals with mental illness or mental retardation and developmental disabilities.

Shirley L. HuntleyMental Health Committee

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S1156Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the city of Buffalo to adjudicate traffic infractions similar to cities having a population of less than two hundred thousand

Authorizes the city of Buffalo to provide by local law for the adjudication of traffic infractions.

Antoine M. ThompsonTransportation Committee

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S4050SenateA6980· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Authorizes YES Community Counseling Center to apply to the Nassau county assessor for a real property tax exemption for a parcel acquired after taxable status date

Authorizes the YES Community Counseling Center to apply to the Nassau county assessor for a real property tax exemption for a parcel in the town of Oyster Bay acquired after the taxable status date.

Kemp HannonReal Property Taxation CommitteeHousing

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S4835Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Referred to education

Refunds taxpayers in Wilson Central school district in Niagara county for taxes improperly reserved by districts as determined by the state comptroller's audit

Refunds taxpayers in Wilson Central school district in Niagara county for taxes improperly reserved by districts as determined by the state comptroller's audit; calculated by using 2009 tax rolls…

George D. MaziarzEducation Committee

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S1369Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Authorizes the Church of God of Brentwood to file an application for a real property tax exemption with the assessor of the town of Islip

Authorizes the Church of God of Brentwood to file an application for a real property tax exemption with the assessor of the town of Islip.

Owen H. JohnsonReal Property Taxation Committee

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S4211Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Substituted by a10212a

Legalizes actions of the Oyster Bay - East Norwich central school district with respect to certain building aid contracts

Legalizes actions of the Oyster Bay - East Norwich central school district with respect to certain building aid contracts.

Carl L. MarcellinoOn the Senate floor

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S3538Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to collective bargaining processes for peace officers and special officers for the city of New York

Relates to collective bargaining processes for peace officers and special officers for the city of New York; requires negotiations with the certified employee organization representing such employees.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Codes Committee

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A2467Assembly· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Reported referred to rules

Enacts the accessible electronic information act for blind and disabled persons; creates a new fund in the state finance law; authorizes a NFP to administer the program

Enacts the accessible electronic information act for blind and disabled persons; creates a new fund in the state finance law.

J. Gary PretlowRules Committee

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S164Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Referred to codes

Limits the period of time in which a defendant against whom a misdemeanor complaint is pending in a local criminal court may be held in custody

Limits the period of time for which a defendant against whom a misdemeanor complaint is pending in a local criminal court may be held in custody by requiring his or her release if a misdemeanor…

Carl KrugerCodes Committee

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A11561Assembly· Moved Jun 24, 2010· Referred to local governments

Authorizes Nassau county to transfer ownership of certain parklands to the Oyster Bay water district

Authorizes Nassau county to transfer ownership of certain parklands to the Oyster Bay water district.

Michael MontesanoLocal Governments Committee

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A11560Assembly· Moved Jun 24, 2010· Referred to local governments

Abolishes the office of the town superintendent of highways in the town of North Castle, Westchester county

Abolishes the office of the town superintendent of highways in the town of North Castle, Westchester county.

Robert CastelliLocal Governments Committee

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A11556Assembly· Moved Jun 24, 2010· Referred to local governments

Authorizes the creation of certain local civil administrative enforcement bureaus

Authorizes the creation of a local civil administrative enforcement bureaus in any municipality having a population over 190,000 and less than 200,000; sets forth requirements for the function and…

James ConteLocal Governments Committee

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S8341SenateA11556· Moved Jun 24, 2010· Referred to rules

Authorizes the creation of certain local civil administrative enforcement bureaus

Authorizes the creation of a local civil administrative enforcement bureaus in any municipality having a population over 190,000 and less than 200,000; sets forth requirements for the function and…

Carl L. MarcellinoRules Committee

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A11551Assembly· Moved Jun 24, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes commissioner of transportation to exempt certain signs from highway law

Authorizes commissioner of transportation to exempt certain signs from highway law.

Addie JenneTransportation Committee

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A11552Assembly· Moved Jun 24, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Unconsolidates the Hudson River-Black River Regulating District

Unconsolidates the Hudson River-Black River Regulating District into the Hudson River Regulating District and the Black River Regulating District.

Addie JenneEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A11550Assembly· Moved Jun 24, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides for the Beacon Institute Inc. as a public authority for certain purposes, and adds the Old Main Building at Clarkson University

Provides for the Beacon Institute Inc. as a public authority for certain purposes, and adds the Old Main Building at Clarkson University.

Addie JenneCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A11531Assembly· Moved Jun 24, 2010· Substituted by s7696

Relates to the sale of bonds and notes of the city of New York

Relates to the sale of bonds and notes of the city of New York; extends provisions of state financial emergency act for the city of New York and other provisions from June 30, 2010 until June 30,…

Herman D. FarrellOn the Assembly floor

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S8308Senate· Moved Jun 24, 2010· Substituted by a11087

Relates to establishing a gang assessment, intervention, prevention and suppression program

Relates to establishing a gang assessment, intervention, prevention and suppression program.

Brian X. FoleyOn the Senate floor

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A11522Assembly· Moved Jun 24, 2010· Reported referred to ways and means

Creates the power solutions program

Extends the expiration of the power for jobs program and the energy cost savings benefits program; creates the power solutions program to take over after the expiration of power for jobs and energy…

Kevin CahillWays And Means Committee

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S8298Senate· Moved Jun 24, 2010· Substituted by a11316

Requires the person establishing a lifetime trust to execute and acknowledge such trust

Requires the person establishing a lifetime trust to execute and acknowledge such trust.

John L. SampsonOn the Senate floor

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S8281SenateA7735· Moved Jun 24, 2010· Referred to energy

Updates the state energy conservation construction code to address the requirements of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Updates the state energy conservation construction code to address the requirements of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Brian X. FoleyEnergy CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

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S8277Senate· Moved Jun 24, 2010· Amend and recommit to rules

Directs the division of veterans' affairs to establish and distribute a veterans' bill of rights, and to contract with veterans' services outreach programs

Directs the division of veterans' affairs to establish and distribute a veterans' bill of rights, and to contract with veterans' services outreach programs.

Kemp HannonRules Committee

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S8272Senate· Moved Jun 24, 2010· Substituted by a11097

Relates to extending provisions of law relating to the underground facilities safety training account

Relates to extending provisions of law relating to the underground facilities safety training account.

Darrel J. AubertineOn the Senate floor

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S8266Senate· Moved Jun 24, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the issuance of distinctive "West Indian-American Day Carnival" license plates

Authorizes the issuance of distinctive "West Indian-American Day Carnival" license plates; provides an additional annual service charge for such plates shall support such parade.

Malcolm A. SmithTransportation Committee

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