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Provides the criminal information of certain persons may only be posted on the department of corrections' website for a period not to exceed five years after his or her release

Provides the criminal information of certain persons may only be posted on the department of corrections' website for a period not to exceed five years after his or her release.

Adam BradleyOn the Assembly floor

Enacts the "public schools emergency alert act"

Enacts the "public schools emergency alert act"; requires the chancellor of a city school district in a city with a population of one million or more to implement an emergency alert notification…

Rory LancmanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Repeals section 516 of the family court act relating to agreement or compromise of support in paternity proceedings

Repeals section 516 of the family court act which provides for court approval of a written agreement or compromise for child support between a putative father and a mother or person on behalf of the…

Helene WeinsteinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Permits civil and pretrial inmates to receive medical diagnosis and treatment in outside hospitals without a court order; repealer

Permits civil and pretrial inmates to receive medical diagnosis and treatment in outside hospitals without a court order; repeals provisions of section 508 of the correction law relating to removal…

Jeffrion AubrySigned by Governor

Signed into law

Mandates reform of Rikers Island correctional facilities and orderly reduction of prisoner population

Prohibits new correctional facilities on Rikers Island in NYC from increasing prisoner capacity in excess of maximum established on 7/1/87; requires board of correction and NYC department of…

George OnoratoStricken

Requires a general hospital with a neonatal intensive care unit to offer a vaccination against influenza virus

Requires a general hospital with a neonatal intensive care unit to offer to every parent, person in parental relation, and person who is reasonably anticipated to be a caregiver in the household of…

Richard GottfriedOn the Assembly floor

Honoring Richard Arnoff upon the occasion of his 45th Anniversary as Chief Executive Officer of Arnoff Moving & Storage during its 85th Birthday Celebration

Stephen M. SalandFinance Committee

Honoring President Christoph M. Kimmich upon the occasion of his retirement after 36 years of distinguished service to Brooklyn College

Rhoda JacobsAdopted

Adopted

Extends the authorization of the county of Rensselaer to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes for two years

Extends the authorization of the county of Rensselaer to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes.

Roy J. McDonaldOn the Senate floor

Extends the date on which a final report is due from the law revision commission

Extends the date on which a final report is due from the law revision commission.

Craig M. JohnsonOn the Senate floor

Allows a person to operate a fire truck without possessing a commercial drivers license

Allows a person to operate a fire truck without possessing a commercial driver's license.

Brian X. FoleyOn the Senate floor

Relates to bills as prima facie proof of damages

Provides that itemized bills or invoices, receipted or marked paid, for services, supplies or repairs of an amount not in excess of ten thousand dollars are admissible in evidence and are prima…

David WeprinCodes Committee

Extends expiration of authorization to county of Clinton to impose an additional 1% sales and compensating use taxes

Extends from November 30, 2009 to November 30, 2011, the expiration of the authorization to the county of Clinton to impose an additional 1% sales and compensating use taxes.

Betty LittleOn the Senate floor

Authorizes the lease of lands located at the state university of New York at Purchase to provide faculty and staff housing

Authorizes the lease of lands located at the state university of New York at Purchase to provide faculty and staff housing.

Adam BradleyHigher Education Committee

Eliminates requirement that members of the armed services include their serial number in an acknowledgement of receipt of summons and complaint by mail

Eliminates the requirement that members of the armed services include their serial number in an acknowledgment of the receipt of a summons and complaint, summons and notice, or notice of petition…

Kenneth ZebrowskiOn the Assembly floor

Repeals and reenacts provisions on recordkeeping and preservation for governor and executive chamber records; repealer

Reforms provisions on recordkeeping and preservation for governor and executive chamber records; requires governor to separately file public and private records; provides that upon completion of a…

Sam HoytOn the Assembly floor

Authorizes the retirement board of the N.Y. state teachers' retirement system to promulgate rules and regulations allowing for mandated distribution of unclaimed funds

Authorizes the retirement board of the NYS teachers' retirement system to promulgate rules and regulations allowing for mandated distribution of unclaimed funds in the amount of $1,000 or less.

Peter AbbateOn the Assembly floor

Provides that no applicant, or recipient of, child care assistance shall be required to pursue a court order for child support to qualify for child care assistance

Relates to child care assistance eligibility; provides that applicants shall be encouraged to obtain a child support order but no applicant for, or recipient of, child care assistance shall be…

William ScarboroughOn the Assembly floor

Extends Wyoming county's authorization to impose a one percent addition to the 3% sales and compensating use tax rates for additional 2 years through 11/30/11

Extends Wyoming county's authorization to impose a one percent addition to the 3% sales and compensating use tax rates for an additional 2 years through 11/30/2011.

Daniel BurlingOn the Assembly floor

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Buffalo Audubon Society

Antoine M. ThompsonAdopted

Adopted

Extends Nassau county's authority to initiate and enforce certain actions

Extends from October 1, 2009 until October 1, 2011, the date until which Nassau county has the authority to initiate and enforce certain actions.

Craig M. JohnsonStricken

Commending Investigator Peter B. Healey, recipient of a NYSP Superintendent's Commendation Award on May 11, 2009

Stephen M. SalandAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Bishop James M. Moynihan upon the occasion of his retirement

John A. DeFranciscoAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Jacob M. Mahoney upon the occasion of his outstanding performance at the 2009 NYS Championship of the National Geographic Bee

Roy J. McDonaldAdopted

Adopted

Commending the Long Island/Queens NAMI chapters upon the occasion of celebrating their 5th Annual NAMI Walks for the Mind of America at Jones Beach

Craig M. JohnsonAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Michael and Stacy Behan for their bravery and compassion at a car crash in Red Hook, New York on April 26, 2009

Stephen M. SalandAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of St. Augustine Parish of Depew, New York

Dale M. VolkerAdopted

Adopted

mourning the death of Joseph M. Serafin, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

William T. StachowskiAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Albany Roundtable

Neil D. BreslinAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Karen M. Jemmott upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Community Service Award

Velmanette MontgomeryAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Joseph Kirchhoff upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Businessperson of the Year Award

Stephen M. SalandAdopted

Adopted

Authorizes the lease of lands located at the state university of New York at Purchase for a senior learning community

Authorizes the lease of lands located at the state university of New York at Purchase for a senior learning community.

Adam BradleyWays And Means Committee

Relates to hospital-based transitional care units

Relates to hospital-based transitional care units; authorizes the department of health to provide four thousand transitional care units to medicare patients who have exceeded their diagnostic…

Thomas McKevittStricken

Increases the maximum fine from $5,000 to $20,000, that can be imposed by the racing and wagering board for violations relating to horse racing

Increases the maximum fine from $5,000 to $20,000, that can be imposed by the racing and wagering board upon licensees and franchisees for violations relating to thoroughbred and harness racing and…

Francine DelMonteStricken

Accepting FOIL requests through electronic mail

Provides that each agency shall accept FOIL requests through electronic mail; such agencies shall respond via electronic mail to the extent practicable.

RoAnn DestitoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Makes provisions regarding enforcement of open meetings law: court may void, stay, or impose a civil penalty

Strengthens the open meetings law by providing two alternatives to court invalidation of an action taken when any aspect of a meeting is closed in violation of the law: first, a court may stay the…

Susan JohnVetoed

Vetoed

Provides that if a public body has the ability, it must post notices of place and time of public meetings on its website

Provides that if a public body has the ability, it must post notices of place and time of public meetings on its website.

Adam BradleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

Extends the effectiveness of provisions of the civil service law relating to injunctive relief in improper practice cases

Extends the effectiveness of provisions of the civil service law relating to injunctive relief in improper practice cases until June 30, 2011.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Extends for an additional two years the effectiveness of provisions establishing dispute resolution during collective negotiations

Extends for an additional two years the effectiveness of provisions establishing dispute resolution during collective negotiations.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to extending certain provisions of chapter 729 of 1994 relating to health insurance benefits and contributions of retired employees of school districts

Relates to extending certain provisions of chapter 729 of 1994 relating to health insurance benefits and contributions of retired employees of school districts until 2010.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Commemorating the 210th Anniversary of the Roman-Hatheway Lodge No. 223, Free and Accepted Masons of Rome, New York

RoAnn DestitoAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing the Governor to proclaim 2009 as Quadricentennial of the great State of New York

Marcus MolinaroAdopted

Adopted

Establishes criteria for notice to be filed and served when done by electronic means in N.Y. city

Establishes criteria for notice to be filed and served when done by electronic means in a city having a population of more than one million; provides for an application for leave to serve a late…

John A. DeFranciscoStricken

Extends Nassau county's authority to initiate and enforce certain actions under the environmental conservation law until October 1, 2011

Extends from October 1, 2009 until October 1, 2011, the expiration of the authority of the county of Nassau to initiate and enforce certain actions pursuant to the environmental conservation law.

Craig M. JohnsonOn the Senate floor

Provides that promotional materials for firearms, rifles and shotguns contain the country of origin

Provides that when a firearm, rifle or shotgun is advertised for sale in any mail order catalog or other promotional material, the description shall contain a clear and conspicuous statement that…

RoAnn DestitoStricken

Requires paper ballots have a box, oval or other marking area that the voter may intentionally fill in to alert the voting system that any and all undervotes on the ballot are unintentional

Requires paper ballots have a box, oval or other marking area that the voter may intentionally fill in to alert the voting system that any and all undervotes on the ballot have been done so…

Adam BradleyElection Law Committee

Relates to the American Museum of Natural History Planetarium

Relates to the American Museum of Natural History Planetarium; establishes an independent board of directors and authorizes the Planetarium Authority to maintain the lease and operating agreement…

Linda RosenthalOn the Assembly floor

Relates to implementing various supplemental fees and taxes for the metropolitan commuter transportation district; repealer

Relates to implementing various supplemental fees and taxes for the metropolitan commuter transportation district.

Sheldon SilverSigned by Governor

Signed into law