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

S4970Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation
Authorizes certified prescribed burning in the Long Island central pine barrens
Authorizes certified prescribed burning in the Long Island central pine barrens; defines terms; requires a burn manager to be present; requires authorization from the department of environmental…
Kenneth P. LaValleEnvironmental Conservation Committee
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S4971Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government
Increases the value of the exemption for certain solar or wind energy systems or farm waste energy systems
Increases the value of the exemption for certain solar or wind energy systems or farm waste energy systems; provides that where the municipality does not tax at full value such exemption shall be…
Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

S4994Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Enacts "The Mercury-Free Water Resources and Mercury Reduction Management Strategy Act "; repealer

Enacts "The Mercury Free Water Resources and Mercury Reduction Management Strategy Act"; provides for: disclosure of mercury content, phase-out of mercury-added products, disposal prohibition,…

Antoine M. ThompsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S538Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Allows individuals to register their telefacsimile telephone numbers with the consumer protection board as part of the "do not call" statewide registry

Allows individuals to register their telefacsimile telephone numbers with the consumer protection board as part of the "do not call" statewide registry.

James S. AlesiConsumer Protection Committee

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S635Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Provides that the salaries of county, family and surrogate's court judges shall be the same as that of justices of the supreme court; repealer

Provides that the salaries of county, family and surrogate's court judges shall be the same as that of justices of the supreme court.

Neil D. BreslinJudiciary Committee

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S636Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Deems goods to be on sale or return as to creditor claims when goods delivered to person dealing in goods of the kind involved

Deems goods to be on sale or return as to creditor claims when goods delivered to person dealing in goods of the kind involved.

Kenneth P. LaValleJudiciary Committee

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S650Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Provides for licensing and regulating health insurance purchasing cooperatives serving sole proprietors and small employers

Provides for the licensing and regulation of health insurance purchasing cooperatives serving sole proprietors and small employers; provides that purchasing alliances or cooperatives operating…

William J. Larkin Jr.Insurance Committee

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S657Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Extends eligibility for the agricultural property tax credit to farmers having a leasehold interest of not fewer than five years in qualified agricultural property

Extends eligibility for the agricultural property tax credit to farmers having a leasehold interest of not fewer than five continuous years in qualified agricultural property; provides for…

William J. Larkin Jr.Investigations And Government Operations Committee

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S684Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Authorizes school districts and boards of cooperative educational services to contract with public libraries for high-speed telecommunications

Authorizes school districts, boards of cooperative educational services and regional information centers to contract with public libraries for high-speed telecommunications services.

William J. Larkin Jr.Education Committee

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S705Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Authorizes industrial development agencies to provide assistance to agricultural producers for products grown, harvested or produced within the state

Authorizes industrial development agencies to provide technical and financial assistance to agricultural producers for products grown, harvested or produced within the state.

William J. Larkin Jr.Local Government CommitteeLocal Government

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S717Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Establishes the savings bank, savings and loan association or credit union municipal deposit program

Establishes the savings bank, savings and loan association or credit union municipal deposit program.

Craig M. JohnsonLocal Government Committee

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S721Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Restricts operation of diesel powered electrical generators in areas failing to meet federal clean air standards for ozone

Restricts operation of diesel powered electrical generation systems in areas identified as not meeting certain federal air quality standards for ozone; provides limited exceptions for use.

Craig M. JohnsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S83Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to when a person is guilty of the offense of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree

Relates to when a person is guilty of the offense of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree.

Dale M. VolkerTransportation Committee

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S959Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Requires sentences for two or more crimes, when one crime is assault or homicide, to run consecutively

Requires the sentences for two or more crimes to run consecutively, when one of such crimes is an assault or a homicide; eliminates restrictions on the aggregate length of consecutive sentences for…

Craig M. JohnsonCodes Committee

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S993Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Enacts the "electronic equipment recycling and reuse act"

Enacts the "electronic equipment recycling and reuse act"; relates to the recycling, reuse and safe handling of electronic equipment sold in the state of New York; defines terms; directs…

Carl L. MarcellinoEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

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S1003Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Increases the child and dependent care credit

Increases the child and dependent care credit in computing personal income tax liability from 20% to 50% of the allowable federal child and dependent care tax credit.

Carl KrugerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1033Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Exempts from the imposition of sales tax, the purchase of military service flags, prisoner of war flags and blue star banners

Exempts from the imposition of sales tax the purchase of military service flags, prisoner of war flags and blue star banners.

Kenneth P. LaValleInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1062Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to elections

Requires that voter registration forms be made available at federal, state and local government buildings and at other public places

Requires each county board of elections to distribute registration application forms to the public through distribution to public buildings, banks, post offices and various other facilities that the…

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Elections Committee

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S1136Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Notice of committee consideration - withdrawn

Establishes tenant's rights to repair habitability-impairing conditions and receive offset cost against rent payments under certain conditions

Allows tenants in multiple dwellings and multiple residences to offset against rent the cost of repairing habitability-impairing conditions in such dwelling or residence; establishes conditions and…

Bill PerkinsHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S1139Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Notice of committee consideration - withdrawn

Enacts the Housing New York Program for the twenty-first century

Enacts the Housing New York Program Act for the twenty-first century to assure that funds from public sources for the provision of dwelling accommodations are used to benefit persons of low and…

Bill PerkinsHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S1170Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Provides for a one-time 6 month stay of the enforcement of a child support order, when the payor is involuntarily terminated from employment

Provides for a one-time 6 month stay of the enforcement of a child support order, when the payor is involuntarily terminated from employment; provides payor must petition the family court for such a…

Eric AdamsJudiciary Committee

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S1187Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Reduces a retired or disabled owner's no fault insurance premium by providing appropriate automobile insurance rates to reflect a reduced exposure to loss

Reduces a retired or disabled owner's no fault insurance premium by providing appropriate automobile insurance rates to reflect a reduced exposure to loss due to situations where drivers either have…

Kenneth P. LaValleInsurance Committee

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S1196Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Enacts the childhood lead poisoning primary prevention and safe housing act

Enacts the childhood lead poisoning primary prevention and safe housing act; establishes the childhood lead poisoning primary prevention and safe housing fund; authorizes a corporate tax credit for…

Joseph E. RobachHealth Committee

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S1214Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Enacts the "city of Buffalo historic preservation tax credit act"

Enacts the "city of Buffalo historic preservation tax credit act"; such credit shall be equal to thirty percent of the qualified rehabilitation expenditures made by the taxpayer upon completion of a…

Antoine M. ThompsonInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1223Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Establishes the urban homestead act for commercial property

Establishes the urban homestead act for commercial property; allows municipalities to sell foreclosed property for $1 plus closing costs to individuals with a qualified small business plan.

Antoine M. ThompsonJudiciary Committee

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S1241Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Relates to the function of industrial development agencies

Relates to the function of industrial development agencies; relates to the application and community impact report, financial assistance agreements, wages and standards, displaced worker protection,…

Antoine M. ThompsonLocal Government Committee

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S1259Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Requires that school districts shall require proof and affirmation of residency for voting at school district meetings and elections

Requires that school districts shall require proof and affirmation of residency for persons voting at school district meetings and elections.

Stephen M. SalandEducation Committee

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S1297Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Provides that correctional institution officials shall provide instruction to and assist certain prisoners, at least 90 days prior to their release, to apply to receive Medicaid

Provides that correctional institution officials shall provide instruction to and assist certain prisoners, at least ninety days prior to their release, to apply to receive Medicaid after their…

Velmanette MontgomeryCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S1332Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Relates to rent increases after vacancy of a housing accommodation; repealer

Repeals provisions permitting rent increases after vacancy of a housing accommodation.

José M. SerranoHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S1388Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Permits persons 60 years of age to take state university courses for credit without tuition

Authorizes the trustees of the state university to permit persons sixty years of age or over to take courses on a space available basis given therein for credit without tuition, as well as auditing…

Hugh T. FarleyHigher Education Committee

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S1398Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Enacts the "Guy Kyler Act" making provisions relating to suspension of vessel operation privileges and motor vehicle licenses for operating under the influence

Enacts the "Guy Kyler Act"; provides for the suspension of vessel operation privileges, suspension of a vessel registration and motor vehicle licenses and registrations upon the conviction for the…

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S1402Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Establishes a civilian medal of valor for conspicuous and unselfish acts of valor, heroism or courage in assisting any other person

Establishes a civilian medal of valor for conspicuous and unselfish acts of valor, heroism or courage in assisting any other person; creates within the executive department, a civilian medal of…

George D. MaziarzFinance Committee

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S1403Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Increases killing or injuring a police animal from class A misdemeanor to class D felony

Increases penalties for killing or injuring a police animal by providing that such offense shall be a class D felony; includes the intentional killing or injuring of an animal which can reasonably…

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S1404Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Establishes additional penalties for prohibited sales of alcoholic beverages

Provides that a person who illegally sells, gives away or delivers an alcoholic beverage to a minor shall have his or her license to drive a motor vehicle suspended for a period of thirty days for a…

George D. MaziarzMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S1411Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Authorizes the town of Cheektowaga, county of Erie, to extend the lease for the operation of Diamond Hawk golf course

Authorizes the town of Cheektowaga, county of Erie, to extend the lease for the operation of Diamond Hawk golf course for an additional ten years.

William T. StachowskiLocal Government Committee

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S1423Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Relates to reimbursing localities for the cost of maintaining custody of state-ready prisoners

Increases the reimbursement rate for providing care and custody of state-ready prisoners from the present $40.00 per day per capita, to the actual cost as certified by the appropriate local official…

Dale M. VolkerCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S1425Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to elections

Provides early voting for a candidate in a general election no sooner than twenty days and no later than five days prior to election day at county board of elections

Provides to any person early voting for a candidate for public office in a general election to take place no sooner than twenty days and no later than five days prior to election day, and for a…

Martin Malavé DilanElections Committee

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S1471Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Establishes the children's healthy access to meals program (CHAMP)

Establishes the children's healthy access to meals program (CHAMP); establishes an advisory body to develop statewide nutrition standards for all food and beverages sold to students during the…

Stephen M. SalandEducation Committee

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S1476Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Relates to requiring the state to fund certain programs mandated for municipal corporations and school districts; repealer

Relates to requiring the state to fund certain programs mandated for municipal corporations and school districts.

Stephen M. SalandLocal Government Committee

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S1481Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Makes provisions with respect to sexual assault against a child by a person in a position of trust

Establishes offenses of sexual assault against a child by a person in a position of trust for the subjection of a child to sexual contact by a person in a position of trust; defines "person in…

Dean G. SkelosCodes Committee

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S1511Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to how audits of Medicaid-related records of pharmacy providers shall be conducted

Relates to how audits of Medicaid-related records of pharmacy providers shall be conducted.

John A. DeFranciscoHealth Committee

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S1906Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Authorizes the state to negotiate a cigarette tax revenue sharing plan with tribal entities and creating an Indian reservation tobacco tax revenue fund

Provides for a cigarette tax revenue sharing plan with tribal entities and creates an Indian reservation tobacco tax revenue fund to collect the tribes' share of the funds.

Jeffrey D. KleinInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1930Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Regulates the practice of naturopathic medicine

Regulates the practice of naturopathic medicine; establishes a state board for naturopathic medicine; establishes requirements to receive a limited permit in naturopathic medicine; establishes…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S2010Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Establishes the office of children and family services shall determine the community reinvestment amount to be invested in alternative services each year

Establishes the office of children and family services shall determine the community reinvestment amount to be invested in alternative services each year.

Martin J. GoldenChildren And Families Committee

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S2034Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Creates adult day services respite demonstration programs

Creates adult day services respite demonstration programs; authorizes the commissioner of health in conjunction with the director of the state office for the aging to establish the respite day…

Martin J. GoldenHealth Committee

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S2045Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Prohibits discrimination on account of military status in the United States armed forces

Prohibits discrimination on account of military status in the United States armed forces.

John A. DeFranciscoEducation Committee

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