Bills by

Felix Ortiz

Assembly Member

221 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

221 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

A4236Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation
Allows the use of the individual tax identification number when a legal immigrant applies for a driver's license or a renewal of a driver's license
Allows the use of the individual tax identification number when a legal immigrant applies for a driver's license or a renewal of a driver's license.
Felix OrtizTransportation Committee
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A4268Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education
Authorizes the commissioner of education to establish the school breakfast incentive program
Authorizes the commissioner of education to establish the school breakfast incentive program to provide grants to eligible school buildings or programs that increase participation in the school…
Felix OrtizEducation Committee

A6409Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in banks

Provides for a financial consumer bill of rights to make consumers aware of where and how to file complaints when not satisfied with the service provided by the bank

Provides for a financial consumer bill of rights to make consumers aware of where and how to file complaints when not satisfied with the service provided by a banking institution; requires posting…

Felix OrtizBanks Committee

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A6411Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Prohibits mass transit facilities in N.Y. city advertising the sale or use of tobacco products or alcohol

Prohibits mass transit facilities in a city with a population of one million or more from advertising the sale or use of tobacco products or alcohol.

Felix OrtizHealth Committee

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A6437Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Requires certain reporting requirements from the division of minority and women's business development as well as from the authority

Requires certain reporting requirements from the division of minority and women's business development as well as from the authority.

Felix OrtizGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6475Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in insurance

Requires that insurance companies provide coverage for surveillance tests for ovarian cancer of certain insured individuals

Requires that insurance companies provide coverage for surveillance tests for ovarian cancer of insured individuals who are deemed to be at risk for ovarian cancer.

Felix OrtizInsurance Committee

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A6477Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in economic development

Promotes the education of the human trafficking information and referral hotline to assist persons in freeing themselves from severe acts of sex trafficking

Promotes the education of the human trafficking information and referral hotline to assist persons in freeing themselves from severe acts or forms of sex trafficking.

Felix OrtizEconomic Development Committee

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A6500Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in consumer affairs and protection

Prohibits wireless telephone service plan termination fees in excess of fifty dollars

Prohibits wireless telephone service plan termination fees in excess of fifty dollars.

Felix OrtizConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A6502Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in consumer affairs and protection

Establishes the contact lens consumer protection act

Establishes the contact lens consumer protection act.

Felix OrtizConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A6503Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Waives certain fishing and hunting fees for residents of the state who performed military service during a period of war

Waives certain fishing and hunting fees for residents of the state who performed military service during a period of war for the five years immediately after his or her return to this state from…

Felix OrtizEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A6545Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in economic development

Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcohol or tobacco products within a one mile radius of schools or daycare centers

Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcohol or tobacco products within a one mile radius of schools or daycare centers; defines the term "billboard".

Felix OrtizEconomic Development Committee

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A6943Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Exempts medical equipment and supplies purchased by a health care facility located in an empire zone from sales and compensating use tax

Exempts medical equipment and supplies purchased by a health care facility located in an empire zone from sales and compensating use tax.

Felix OrtizWays And Means Committee

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A7547Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Enacts the education quality and teacher and principal protection act

Enacts the education quality and teacher and principal protection act providing liability protection for public school educators; defines terms; provides that an educational entity shall not be…

Felix OrtizEducation Committee

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A7549Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Creates the World Trade Center Relief Fund

Creates the World Trade Center Relief Fund; authorizes taxpayers to make a contribution to such fund by checking off the appropriate space on their income tax return.

Felix OrtizWays And Means Committee

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A7554Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires a person to provide his or her expired state ID card upon application for renewal of such card

Requires a person to provide his or her expired state ID card upon application for renewal of such card; imposes a surcharge of fifty dollars for any person who is unable to present such card at the…

Felix OrtizTransportation Committee

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A7623Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Requires manufacturers of genetically engineered plants to be liable for damages due to cross-contamination

Requires persons who sell or distribute genetically engineered plants, planting stock or seeds to provide written instructions to purchasers or growers of such stock.

Felix OrtizAgriculture Committee

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A8078Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes the crime of criminal sale of an internet domain name to a terrorist group, a class A misdemeanor

Establishes the crime of criminal sale of an internet domain name to a terrorist group or organization listed by the office of homeland security as posing a terrorist threat, a class A misdemeanor.

Felix OrtizCodes Committee

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A8268Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Authorizes the court to require a defendant convicted of making graffiti to submit to the use of an electronic monitoring device or 100 hours of community service

Authorizes the court to require a defendant convicted of making graffiti to submit to the use of an electronic monitoring device or complete 100 hours of community service.

Felix OrtizCodes Committee

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A2598Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Increases penalties for promoting prostitution when an internet website is used and for promoting prostitution or patronizing a prostitute five or more times

Increases penalties for promoting prostitution when an internet website is used; increases penalties for promoting prostitution or patronizing a prostitute four or more times.

Felix OrtizCodes Committee

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A2629Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Mandates that every owner of a cabaret establishment, but which is not a restaurant shall install security cameras

Enacts "Imette's Law"; mandates that every owner of an cabaret establishment, but which is not a restaurant, shall install security cameras at every entrance and exit of such establishment.

Felix OrtizEconomic Development Committee

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A4182Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the department of motor vehicles to issue drivers' licenses to certain foreign nationals

Authorizes the department of motor vehicles to issue drivers' licenses to certain foreign nationals; establishes the procedure for obtaining a driver's license as a foreign national.

Felix OrtizTransportation Committee

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A5646Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Directs the commissioner of environmental conservation to establish rules and regulations to reduce significantly high levels of global warming emissions

Directs the commissioner of environmental conservation to establish rules and regulations to reduce significantly high levels of global warming emissions; sets stages for such reductions;…

Felix OrtizEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A5668Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides for alternate forms of acceptable proof of identity upon the application for a license

Provides for alternate forms of acceptable proof of identity upon the application for a license; allows for foreign passports with or without visa stamps, valid documentation issued by the United…

Felix OrtizTransportation Committee

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A6403Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Requires the department of education to establish and implement a data collection, evaluation and public reporting system pertaining to statewide graduation rates

Requires the department of education to establish and implement a data collection, evaluation and public reporting system pertaining to statewide graduation rates.

Felix OrtizEducation Committee

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A6450Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Provides a real property tax exemption for members of the United States coast guard auxiliary

Provides a real property tax exemption for members of the United States coast guard auxiliary.

Felix OrtizReal Property Taxation Committee

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A6455Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions

Enacts the "local community rail security act of 2009" to protect local communities from the threat of terrorism; and to open lines of communication

Enacts the "local community rail security act of 2009" to protect local communities from the threat of terrorism; and to open lines of communication.

Felix OrtizCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6501Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in consumer affairs and protection

Creates the cell phone users' bill of rights

Creates the cell phone users' bill of rights; provides that customers be given a thirty-day trial period; provides that a customer shall not be liable for calls or messages that were not made from…

Felix OrtizConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A6540Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides that members of the New York state reserve and national guard receive free passage over toll road, through toll tunnels, and across toll bridges

Provides that members of the New York state reserve and national guard receive free passage over toll road, through toll tunnels, and across toll bridges.

Felix OrtizTransportation Committee

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A6541Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in transportation

Provides that no person shall dial a mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle

Provides that no person shall dial a mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle; defines "using" a mobile telephone for purposes of prohibited use as including dialing such mobile telephone.

Felix OrtizTransportation Committee

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A6543Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Prohibits individuals who are registered sex offenders from receiving sexual performance enhancing drugs through medicaid

Prohibits individuals who are registered sex offenders from receiving sexual performance enhancing drugs through medicaid.

Felix OrtizHealth Committee

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A6956Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in consumer affairs and protection

Provides that gift certificates shall not contain expiration dates except in limited circumstances

Provides that gift certificates and store credits shall not contain expiration dates, except in limited circumstances where they are issued for promotional purposes without value being given by the…

Felix OrtizConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A7524Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in consumer affairs and protection

Requires that a hands-free unit be included with the purchase of any phone or if a phone is given free of charge in connection with a promotion

Requires that a hands-free unit be included with the purchase of any phone or if a phone is given free of charge in connection with a promotion.

Felix OrtizConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A7526Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Establishes the military family relief fund and provides taxpayers a method by which they may contribute to the fund

Establishes the military family relief fund and provides taxpayers a method by which they may contribute to the fund.

Felix OrtizWays And Means Committee

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A7546Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Provides a tax credit for small businesses that purchase and install a security system

Provides a tax credit against franchise taxes for small businesses that purchase and install a security system which shall be 50% of the cost of the system up to $750.

Felix OrtizWays And Means Committee

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A7620Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in veterans' affairs

Grants status of combat veteran to veterans who served in the armed forces during operation restore hope in Somalia for the purposes of obtaining certain benefits

Grants status as a combat veteran to veterans who served in the armed forces in Somalia during Operation Restore Hope in Somalia for the purposes of obtaining any privileges and benefits that are…

Felix OrtizVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A8363Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Requires public health information campaign about health risks associated with overweight and underweight children

Requires public health information campaign about health risks associated with overweight and underweight children.

Felix OrtizHealth Committee

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A2452Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in transportation

Requires certain vehicles to be equipped with an ignition interlock device

Requires certain vehicles to be equipped with an ignition interlock device, including vehicles transporting hazardous materials, commercial vehicles over 18,000 pounds, and public mass…

Felix OrtizTransportation Committee

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A2471Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Authorizes students to carry epinephrine and an epinephrine auto-injector in school

Authorizes students to carry epinephrine and an epinephrine auto-injector in school.

Felix OrtizEducation Committee

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A4286Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in judiciary

Requires skiers to wear protective helmets and requires that ski area operators make such helmets available to the public

Requires skiers to wear protective helmets and requires that ski area operators make educational literature regarding injury prevention and such helmets available to the public and require their…

Felix OrtizJudiciary Committee

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A4387Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Reported

Requires state departments, divisions, commissions, agencies and other entities which have a website to provide a link on such website to non-English information

Requires state departments, divisions, commissions, agencies and other entities which have a website to provide a link on such website to appropriate non-English information.

Felix OrtizGovernmental Operations Committee

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A5647Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Authorizes school boards to allow certain students to use inhalers or nebulizers

Authorizes school boards to allow certain students to use inhalers or nebulizers; requires the school that authorizes the use of an inhaler to prepare an emergency action plan for the student;…

Felix OrtizEducation Committee

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A6399Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Establishes a housing trust fund for individuals with limited resources

Establishes a housing trust fund for individuals with limited resources; establishes the membership of the board of trustees that are responsible to oversee the trust.

Felix OrtizHousing Committee

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A6401Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides for the regulation of mobile telephone use in certain public areas, specifically, in hospitals, medical centers, and other healthcare facilities

Provides for the regulation of mobile telephone use in certain public areas, specifically, in hospitals, medical centers, and other healthcare facilities; creates the crime of disruptive mobile…

Felix OrtizHealth Committee

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A6404Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in economic development

Requires information on violence against women including domestic violence and human trafficking to be provided to foreign, prospective wives coming to this country

Requires information pertaining to violence against women including domestic violence and human trafficking to be provided to foreign, prospective wives entering this country.

Felix OrtizEconomic Development Committee

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A6405Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Establishes the medicaid prescription senior eligibility expansion program

Establishes the medicaid prescription senior eligibility expansion program in order to extend prescription drug coverage to qualified medicare beneficiaries and special low-income medicare…

Felix OrtizAging Committee

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A6406Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Establishes a veteran fee waiver program within the State University of New York system

Establishes a veteran fee waiver program within the State University of New York system; provides for eligibility, applicability and amounts of such waivers.

Felix OrtizHigher Education Committee

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A6407Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Restricts the disclosure of health care information

Prohibits any person from disclosing health care information or personal information to a person who engages in the business of accessing and compiling information for commercial purposes or whose…

Felix OrtizHealth Committee

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A6451Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in veterans' affairs

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.

Felix OrtizVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A6467Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Enacts the "food allergen information toll-free number act"

Enacts the food allergen information toll-free number act; requires certain manufacturers, packers or distributors to label their products with a toll-free telephone number to provide information to…

Felix OrtizAgriculture Committee

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