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

S2020Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education
Relates to tuition increases, leasing, contracting, and the overall daily operation at the State University of New York at Buffalo
Relates to tuition increases, leasing, contracting, and the overall daily operation at the State University of New York at Buffalo.
William T. StachowskiHigher Education Committee
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S181Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government
Provides members and the powers thereof of intergovernmental relations councils
Provides members and the powers thereof of intergovernmental relations councils.
Dale M. VolkerLocal Government Committee
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S119Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Enacts the "public housing safety and security act of 2009"

Enacts the "public housing and safety security act"; grants the division of housing and community renewal the authority to issue grants to public housing authorities or agencies for use in improving…

John L. SampsonHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S129SenateA5442· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Provides that the chancellor shall hold a public hearing before he or she closes any school

Provides that the chancellor shall hold a public hearing before he or she closes any school.

John L. SampsonEducation CommitteeEducation

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S151Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to elections

Provides for early voting in primary and general elections during the 2 week period prior to the election

Provides for early voting in primary and general elections during the 2 week period prior to the election.

Kevin S. ParkerElections Committee

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S205Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Requires consumers to be notified concerning recalled products

Requires merchants to post notices of recalled products that are offered for sale in their business establishment; provides also for the giving of notice by mail to certain customers; provides for…

Carl KrugerConsumer Protection Committee

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S294Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Authorizes cities, towns and villages to enact temporary land use planning and zoning moratoriums

Authorizes cities, towns and villages to enact temporary land use planning and zoning moratoriums.

Betty LittleCities Committee

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S134Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Requires a loan counseling disclosure as part of contract of sale for the transfer of property

Requires a loan counseling disclosure as part of contract of sale for the transfer of property; provides that such form shall be signed at the time of contract and attached to the contract of sale.

John L. SampsonJudiciary Committee

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S202Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Creates a veterans long term health care authority and prescribes its powers and duties

Creates a veterans long term health care authority for the purpose of enhancing health related services to veterans; provides that such authority shall construct and operate high quality patient…

Carl KrugerVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S132Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes procedure for the suspension and revocation of license to carry and possess firearm if carrying while under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Establishes procedure for the suspension and revocation of license to carry and possess a firearm if a person carries loaded firearm on person in a public place while under the influence of alcohol…

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S180Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Designates certain employees of the department of motor vehicles as police officers

Designates certain employees of the department of motor vehicles as police officers.

Dale M. VolkerCodes Committee

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A5946Assembly· Moved Dec 24, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Directs the state board of elections to obtain residential data on incarcerated persons to be used in creating congressional, senate, assembly, and county districts

Directs the state board of elections to obtain residential data on incarcerated persons to be used in creating congressional, senate, assembly, and county legislative body districts on the basis of…

Adriano EspaillatStricken

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A4700Assembly· Moved Dec 18, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to public safety at concerts and performances

Requires the owner of a concert or performance site to notify the audience of emergency exits just prior to the beginning of any concert or performance, to maintain illuminated signs directing the…

Harvey WeisenbergStricken

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A6656Assembly· Moved Dec 18, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Requires private elementary and secondary schools to require prospective employees to submit fingerprints for a criminal history background check

Requires nonpublic and private elementary and secondary schools to require their prospective employees to submit fingerprints through the commissioner of education for the purpose of criminal…

Harvey WeisenbergStricken

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S66007Senate· Signed Dec 15, 2009· Signed chap.507

Relates to home mortgage loans, the crime of mortgage fraud, and appropriations to the NYS housing trust fund corporation

Relates to home mortgage loans, the crime of mortgage fraud, and appropriations to the NYS housing trust fund corporation.

Jeffrey D. KleinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A9111Assembly· Moved Dec 14, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to the operation of a motor vehicle while driving while impaired in certain circumstances and increasing the penalties therefor

Relates to the operation of a motor vehicle while driving while impaired in certain circumstances; increases the penalties therefor; makes aggravated vehicular homicide a class B violent felony;…

Harvey WeisenbergStricken

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A6250Assembly· Moved Dec 14, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Prohibits harassment, intimidation or bullying in schools

Requires provisions in schools that prohibit harassment, intimidation or bullying whether by electronic communication or a written, verbal, physical or sexual act.

Harvey WeisenbergStricken

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A7196Assembly· Moved Dec 14, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Creates the mandatory ignition interlock program; repealer

Creates the mandatory ignition interlock program and the mandatory ignition interlock fund; requires installation of ignition interlock device for all persons convicted of driving while intoxicated.

Harvey WeisenbergStricken

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A4666Assembly· Moved Dec 14, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Requires that a majority of the city legislature vote in the affirmative for a city annual budget before such budget may be adopted by the city

Requires that a majority of the legislature of the city of Long Beach vote in the affirmative for a city annual budget before such budget may be adopted by such city.

Harvey WeisenbergStricken

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A7717Assembly· Moved Dec 14, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Exonerating crime victims and good samaritans from claims by perpetrators

Establishes as complete defense to a tort action for damages based upon personal injury evidence introduced by a defendant, proved by a preponderance of the evidence that the injury plaintiff…

Harvey WeisenbergStricken

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A40012Assembly· Signed Dec 11, 2009· Signed chap.506

Creates the authorities budget office; repealer

Creates the authorities budget office.

Richard BrodskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A2209Assembly· Signed Dec 11, 2009· Signed chap.505

Creates an independent authority budget office; repealer

Creates an authorities budget office; clarifies various points of the public authorities accountability act of 2005; establishes a whistleblower access and assistance program; adds provisions…

Richard BrodskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A40026Assembly· Signed Dec 10, 2009· Signed chap.504

Provides retirement benefits for new entrants to certain public retirement systems

Provides retirement benefits for new entrants to certain public retirement systems; makes the coordinated-escalator retirement plan and coordinated retirement plan permanent; extends the expiration…

Sheldon SilverSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A40023Assembly· Signed Dec 4, 2009· Signed chap.503

Implements savings adjustments to the state fiscal plan

Implements savings adjustments to the state fiscal plan; relates to state funding of expenses associated with mental health parity coverage mandated for small business group health insurance plans;…

Signed by Governor

Signed into law

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A40022Assembly· Signed Dec 4, 2009· Signed chap.502

Amends various provisions of chapters of the laws 2009 making appropriations for the support of government

Amends various provisions of chapters of the laws of 2009 making appropriations for the support of government.

Signed by Governor

Signed into law

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A40021Assembly· Signed Dec 4, 2009· Signed chap.501

Authorizes commissioner of taxation and finance to administer accounts receivable discount program with respect to certain overdue tax liabilities

Authorizes commissioner of taxation and finance to administer accounts receivable discount program with respect to certain overdue tax liabilities.

Signed by Governor

Signed into law

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A40011Assembly· Signed Dec 4, 2009· Signed chap.500

Authorizes term appointments without examination for certain information technology positions

Authorizes term appointments without examination for certain positions requiring special expertise or qualifications in information technology.

RoAnn DestitoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A40024Assembly· Moved Dec 2, 2009· Referred to ways and means

Amends various provisions of chapters of the laws of 2009 making appropriations for the support of government

Amends various provisions of chapter 53 of the laws of 2009 making appropriations for the support of government.

Ways And Means Committee

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A40025Assembly· Moved Dec 2, 2009· Referred to ways and means

Establishes a workgroup pertaining to Medicaid reimbursement rate setting; relates to the reduction of certain payments under the medical assistance program; relates to the apportionment

Establishes a workgroup pertaining to Medicaid reimbursement rate setting for residential health care facilities; relates to the reduction of certain payments under the medical assistance program;…

Ways And Means Committee

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S66026Senate· Moved Dec 2, 2009· Substituted by a40026

Provides retirement benefits for new entrants to certain public retirement systems

On the Senate floor

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S66022Senate· Moved Dec 2, 2009· Substituted by a40022

Amends various provisions of chapters of the laws 2009 making appropriations for the support of government

Amends various provisions of chapters of the laws 2009 making appropriations for the support of government.

On the Senate floor

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S66023Senate· Moved Dec 2, 2009· Substituted by a40023

Implements savings adjustments to the state fiscal plan

On the Senate floor

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S66021Senate· Moved Dec 2, 2009· Substituted by a40021

Authorizes commissioner of taxation and finance to administer accounts receivable discount program with repsect to certain overdue tax liabilities

Authorizes commissioner of taxation and finance to administer accounts receivable discount program with respect to certain overdue tax liabilities.

On the Senate floor

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S66011Senate· Moved Dec 2, 2009· Substituted by a40011

Authorizes term appointments without examination for certain information technology positions

Authorizes term appointments without examination for certain positions requiring special expertise or qualifications in information technology.

Diane J. SavinoOn the Senate floor

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A40016Assembly· Moved Nov 25, 2009· Referred to ways and means

Amends various provisions of chapters of the laws 2009 making appropriations for the support of government

Amends various provisions of chapters of the laws of 2009 making appropriations for the support of government.

Ways And Means Committee

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A40015Assembly· Moved Nov 25, 2009· Referred to ways and means

Implements savings adjustments to the state fiscal plan

Implements savings adjustments to the state fiscal plan; authorizes commissioner of taxation and finance to administer an accounts receivable discount program with respect to certain overdue tax…

Ways And Means Committee

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A40017Assembly· Moved Nov 25, 2009· Referred to ways and means

Authorizes the director of the budget to reduce payment of all or part of any appropriation for fiscal year 2009-2010 upon certification

Authorizes the director of the budget to reduce payment of all or part of any appropriation for fiscal year 2009-2010 upon certification by the director of the budget, approved by the governor.

Ways And Means Committee

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S66017Senate· Moved Nov 25, 2009· Referred to rules

Authorizes the director of the budget to reduce payment of all or part of any appropriation for fiscal year 2009-2010 upon certification

Authorizes the director of the budget to reduce payment of all or part of any appropriation for fiscal year 2009-2010 upon certification by the director of the budget, approved by the governor.

Rules Committee

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S66016Senate· Moved Nov 25, 2009· Referred to finance

Amends various provisions of chapters of the laws 2009 making appropriations for the support of government

Amends various provisions of chapters of the laws of 2009 making appropriations for the support of government.

Finance Committee

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S66015Senate· Moved Nov 25, 2009· Referred to finance

Implements savings adjustments to the state fiscal plan

Implements savings adjustments to the state fiscal plan; authorizes commissioner of taxation and finance to administer an accounts receivable discount program with respect to certain overdue tax…

Finance Committee

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A1136Assembly· Moved Nov 24, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Establishes that adults in control of private property are responsible for alcoholic beverages provided to minors at social events held on the property

Establishes that adults in control of private property are responsible for alcoholic beverages provided to minors at social events held on the property; allows a locality with any local law,…

Sandy GalefStricken

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A2623Assembly· Moved Nov 24, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to prohibiting the idling of motor vehicles in certain counties

Prohibits the idling of motor vehicles in certain counties while stopping, standing or parking, as defined in law and directs appropriate signage to notify motorists of such prohibition and the…

Sandy GalefStricken

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S66009Senate· Signed Nov 19, 2009· Signed chap.499

Relates to the licensure of life settlement brokers; creates certain crimes relating to life settlement fraud; relates to premium finance agreement; repealer

Relates to the licensure of life settlement brokers and life settlement providers; creates certain crimes relating to life settlement fraud; relates to premium finance agreements.

Neil D. BreslinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S66006Senate· Signed Nov 19, 2009· Signed chap.498

Establishes a special enrollment period for employees and members with expired health coverage who wish to utilize state continuation benefits

Establishes a special enrollment period for employees and members with expired health coverage pursuant to federal law (ERISA, COBRA) who wish to utilize state continuation benefits; provides fo the…

Neil D. BreslinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S66004Senate· Signed Nov 19, 2009· Signed chap.497

Authorizes municipalities to create a municipal sustainable energy loan program

Authorizes municipalities to create a municipal sustainable energy loan program using federal grant assistance or federal credit support available for such purpose.

Antoine M. ThompsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A40008Assembly· Signed Nov 18, 2009· Signed chap.496

Relates to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs with a child passenger

Relates to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs with a child passenger; provides for installation of ignition interlock device as a term of probation in certain…

Harvey WeisenbergSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law