Bills by

George D. Maziarz

Senator

195 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →maziarz@nysenate.gov

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

195 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

S2151Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes
Permits a social worker or other professional to provide emotional support to a vulnerable elderly person testifying in certain grand jury proceedings
Permits a social worker, rape crisis counselor, or other professional to provide emotional support to a vulnerable elderly person testifying in certain grand jury proceedings provided that the…
George D. MaziarzCodes Committee
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S1049Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction
Prohibits the employment of sex offenders in any position having substantial contact with children
Prohibits the employment of a sex offender in any position having substantial contact with children; defines "substantial contact" as any activity involving children; establishes criminal penalties…
George D. MaziarzCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

S1051Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Increases state reimbursement for care, treatment, maintenance and nursing services in nursing homes

Increases state reimbursement for care, treatment, maintenance and nursing services in nursing homes in certain eligible social services districts.

George D. MaziarzHealth Committee

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S1054Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to establishing a standardized cover page fee to be charged by county clerks

Entitles a county clerk to a non-refundable fee of ten dollars for any document submitted for recording that requires a cover page, payable in advance; provides that no fee shall be charged for a…

George D. MaziarzCodes 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

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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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S1415Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Requires parents to submit proof of age and nature of parental relation upon enrolling child in school

Requires persons in parental relation to an individual or a person required to attend school to submit proof of age and parental relation to school in which individual is enrolled; requires school…

George D. MaziarzEducation 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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S1452Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to the installation of an ignition interlock device for subsequent convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Strengthens penalties requiring the installation of an ignition interlock device for subsequent convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; includes persons under the age of 21…

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S1453Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Mandates ignition interlock devices for school buses

Mandates ignition interlock devices for school buses manufactured after July 1, 2009; authorizes school boards to determine the specifics of retrofitting school buses manufactured prior to such…

George D. MaziarzTransportation 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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S2157Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Establishes no adverse action shall be taken against an insured who has made inquiries related to his or her insurance policy or had filed certain claims

Establishes no adverse action shall be taken against an insured based, in whole or in part, on the fact that the insured has made inquiries related to his or her insurance policy or had filed a…

George D. MaziarzInsurance Committee

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S2531Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Doubles maximum income limitations for volunteer firefighters

Doubles maximum income limitations for volunteer firefighters who have been members for 5 or more years.

George D. MaziarzCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S2532Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Provides free use of state parks for veterans and the surviving spouses or domestic partners of those killed in combat

Provides free use of state parks for veterans and the surviving spouses or domestic partners of those killed in combat.

George D. MaziarzCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S2535Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Establishes that the application of a limited amount of pesticides does not qualify as a commercial application of a pesticide

Establishes that the application of a limited amount of pesticides does not qualify as a commercial application of a pesticide.

George D. MaziarzEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2539Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Requires hospitals to notify patients of a non-participating physican or health care provider providing treatment at a participating hospital

Requires hospitals to notify patients of a non-participating physician or health care provider providing treatment at a participating hospital.

George D. MaziarzHealth Committee

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S316Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to the allocation of power from the Niagara project

Provides that fifty per centum of relinquished or withdrawn power shall be allocated within twelve months to new or expanding businesses within the state that are located within thirty miles of the…

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S319Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to elections

Establishes no school shall serve as a polling place

Establishes no polling place shall be located on the premises of any public or private elementary or secondary school or a school for preschool children.

George D. MaziarzElections Committee

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S3210Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides for lifetime sportsman license for honorably discharged, disabled veterans

Amends the environmental conservation law, in relation to providing for lifetime sportsman licenses for honorably discharged, disabled veterans.

George D. MaziarzEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S3221Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Establishes certain persons engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages for off premise consumption may not advertise the sale of such beverages

Establishes persons not licensed pursuant to the alcoholic beverage control law who are otherwise authorized to engage in the sale of alcoholic beverages for off premise consumption may not…

George D. MaziarzConsumer Protection Committee

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S4859Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Relates to the right to cancel a membership campground contract

Provides the right to cancel a membership campground contract where the purchaser has been a member for at least five years, is medically unable to utilize the facilities, has paid all dues and fees…

George D. MaziarzConsumer Protection Committee

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S1050Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Expands application of additional penalties for repeat driving while intoxicated offenses to vehicular drug related offenses

Expands the requirement of mandatory imprisonment or community service for repeat convictions of driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired by drugs and commercial vehicle alcohol offenses;…

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S1052Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Increases the penalty for assaults involving a sports official

Makes the intentional causing of physical injury to a sports official the class D felony of assault in the second degree; creates class B misdemeanor of aggravated harassment of a sports official…

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S1053Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Provides that health insurance coverage may not deny reimbursements because the registered laboratory providing laboratory services has not been approved

Provides that health insurance coverage may not deny reimbursements because the registered laboratory providing laboratory services has not been approved by the insurer or other entity; provides…

George D. MaziarzInsurance Committee

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S1399Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Imposes certain limits, requirements and prohibitions regarding the seeking of refunds by certain insurers, organizations or corporations from health care providers

Imposes certain limits, requirements and prohibitions regarding the seeking of refunds by certain insurers, organizations or corporations (i.e., those licensed or certified pursuant to article 43 of…

George D. MaziarzInsurance Committee

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S1418Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Relates to criminal history records of maintenance employees in adult residential health and assisted living facilities

Relates to criminal history records of maintenance employees in adult residential health and assisted living facilities.

George D. MaziarzSocial Services Committee

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S2155Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes no public entity, nor any officer or employee thereof, shall require a person's social security number to appear on certain public records

Establishes no public entity, nor any officer or employee thereof, shall require a person's social security number to appear on certain public records.

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S2156Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes an elder care tax credit

Establishes an elder tax credit for taxpayers providing elder care and corporations providing elder care for their employees; defines qualified taxpayer as a single person with an income under 40…

George D. MaziarzInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S309Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Relates to the period of validity of certificates attesting to the satisfactory completion of an approved police basic training program

Relates to the period of validity of certificates attesting to the satisfactory completion of an approved police basic training program awarded by the executive director of the municipal police…

George D. MaziarzLocal Government Committee

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S312Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires no less than 30 days prior notice to any city, town or village in which real property is located to be acquired by any means by the authority

Requires the Niagara frontier transportation authority to provide no less than 30 days prior notice to any city, town or village in which real property is located which may be acquired by the…

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S3205Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Makes permanent provisions governing licenses to sell at retail for consumption off the premises

Makes permanent provisions governing licensees to sell at retail for consumption off the premises.

George D. MaziarzInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3207Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Prohibits the transfer of unexpended moneys from funds receiving moneys from a dedicated fee into any other fund

Prohibits the transfer of unexpended moneys from funds receiving moneys from a dedicated fee into any other fund.

George D. MaziarzFinance Committee

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S3350Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Enacts "jobs and trade act"

Enacts "jobs and trade act"; establishes the labor and trade enforcement task force; requires annual trade impact reports; preserves state authority over procurement policies.

George D. MaziarzLabor Committee

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S436Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Creates a separate office of surrogate in the county of Niagara

Creates a separate office of surrogate in the county of Niagara; establishes that the election to fill the surrogate court judgeship established by this act shall be held in November 2009.

George D. MaziarzJudiciary Committee

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S4517Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Permits owners of house coaches to terminate insurance without surrendering registration and license plates

Permits owners of house coaches to terminate insurance without surrendering registration and license plates.

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S4967Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Permits counties, towns, cities and villages to dispose of drugs by incineration without first obtaining a variance

Permits counties, towns, cities and villages to dispose of drugs by incineration without first obtaining a variance.

George D. MaziarzEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4968Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the issuance of distinctive license plates for recipients of the conspicuous service cross or their spouses

Authorizes the issuance of distinctive license plates for recipients of the conspicuous service cross or their spouses; requires payment of the regular registration fee and an additional, one-time…

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S630Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Permits the sale of food items complementary to wine by retailers licensed to sell liquor at retail for consumption off premises

Permits the sale of food items complementary to wine by retailers licensed to sell liquor at retail for consumption off premises, such food items to be sold only at the same time as one or more…

George D. MaziarzCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S2529Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Authorize the issuance of honorary retirement identification cards to certain retired Park Police officers

Authorizes the issuance of honorary retirement identification cards to certain retired park police officers.

George D. MaziarzCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S307Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Authorizes the department of environmental conservation to promulgate standards authorizing hunting with a crossbow

Authorizes the department of environmental conservation to promulgate standards authorizing hunting with a crossbow by July 1, 2011.

George D. MaziarzEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S308Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Exempts wholesale distributors from complying with the provisions of the pistol and revolver ballistic identification databank

Exempts wholesale distributors from complying with the provisions of the pistol and revolver ballistic identification databank; defines a wholesale distributor as a person, firm or corporation that…

George D. MaziarzConsumer Protection Committee

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S314Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to alerting all public and non-public schools of the state in the event of a general threat against the schools of the state

Relates to alerting all public and non-public schools of the state in the event of a general threat of a terroristic nature against a single, multiple or all of the schools of the state; requires…

George D. MaziarzEducation Committee

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S3213Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Requires the packaging on prescribed drugs to include a label which lists the country of origin of the prescribed drug

Requires the packaging on prescribed drugs to include a label which lists the country of origin of the prescribed drug.

George D. MaziarzHealth Committee

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S631Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to improvements and upgrades at the Niagara project

Provides that fifty per centum of all additional power made available from improvements and upgrades at the Niagara project shall be deemed "additional expansion power" and shall be allocated to…

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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