Bills by

Owen H. Johnson

Senator

20,524 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →ojohnson@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

20,524 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

S2017Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health
Relates to locator technology; provides a personal income tax credit for the purchase of locator technology
Directs the coordinating council for services related to Alzheimer's disease and other dementia to make recommendations concerning locator technology; provides a personal income tax credit for the…
Martin J. GoldenHealth Committee
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S2041Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation
Relates to insurer interests in certain motor vehicle repair shops
Provides that on or after September 1, 2011, an insurer may not hold nor acquire interest in a motor vehicle repair shop; insurers that before September 1, 2011 owned an interest in a motor vehicle…
John A. DeFranciscoTransportation Committee

S2050Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Requires institutions of higher education to disclose financial aid policies

Enacts the "financial aid disclosure act"; makes definitions; requires institutions of higher education to disclose financial aid policies relating to contributions to be made by such institution,…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S2069SenateA4595· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Relates to expiration date on meat, dairy products and perishable food items

Requires any person, firm or corporation offering any dairy product, meat, meat by-product, meat food product or perishable food item for sale in the state to label such product with an expiration…

Shirley L. HuntleyConsumer Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

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S2079Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires passenger cabs be inspected for carbon monoxide levels and requires information on warning signs of such to be distributed with each operator's license

Requires passenger cabs be inspected for unsafe carbon monoxide levels and requires information on the warning signs of carbon monoxide poisoning to be distributed with each operator's license,…

Kevin S. ParkerTransportation Committee

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S2090SenateA11636· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Establishes under the direction of the state board of pharmacy a drug repository program

Establishes under the direction of the state board of pharmacy a drug repository program to accept and dispense donated drug prescriptions; authorizes such board and the commissioner of health to…

Kemp HannonHigher Education CommitteeEducation

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S2094Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Makes provisions regarding public hearings

Requires a public hearing when permit modification has the potential to significantly improve the permit and the quality of the environment or mitigate the project's impact and enable the project to…

Antoine M. ThompsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2095Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Provides that a customer may switch electric service from a person, corporation or municipality to a rural electric cooperative in certain instances

Expands powers of rural electric cooperatives by eliminating the prohibition that such cooperatives shall not distribute, sell, supply or dispose of electric energy to any premises or building…

David J. ValeskyEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S2099Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Requires sunscreen products to be labeled with best if used before dates and storage recommendations

Requires sunscreen products to be labeled with expiration dates and storage recommendations; authorizes the attorney general to seek injunctive relief, restitution, and civil penalties in the case…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Consumer Protection Committee

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S2104Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides that no person convicted of certain felonies may not file for change of name while incarcerated or under supervised release therefor

Provides that no person convicted of certain felonies defined under specified laws of this state may file a petition for change of name while such person is incarcerated or under supervised release…

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S2109Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Includes within class D felony of assault in the second degree commission of assault in the third degree in the presence of certain children or against same victim

Includes within the provisions of the class D felony of assault in the second degree, the commission of the offense of assault in the third degree in the presence of a child under 18 years of age…

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S2113Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Enhances the criminal penalties for assaulting employees of a local social services district while in the performance of their duties

Enhances the criminal penalties for assaulting employees of a local social services district while in the performance of their duties; elevates it to assault in the second degree, a class D felony.

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S2120Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to contracts by the New York city school construction authority

Relates to contracts by the New York City school construction authority; provides that a bid shall not be rejected or be deemed invalid, impaired or in any manner defective solely for harmless,…

Martin J. GoldenCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S2125Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Establishes a loan guarantee program for charter schools

Establishes a loan guarantee program for charter schools to guarantee loans made to provide funding for defined charter school projects; sets terms and conditions; establishes loan guarantee fund.

Martin J. GoldenCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S2127Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Authorizes the reimbursement of non-public schools and teachers

Authorizes the reimbursement of non-public schools and teachers for training to properly administer, grade, compile and report the results of the state-prepared examinations and to teach their…

Martin J. GoldenEducation Committee

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S2129Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Relates to notification upon the projected opening, closing or consolidation of any public school in New York city

Requires notification of certain public officials and parents upon the projected opening, closing or consolidation of any public school in New York city.

Martin J. GoldenCities Committee

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S2139Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Prohibits parole after second conviction of class B violent felony offense

Prohibits the release on parole for persons convicted for the second time of a class B violent felony offense.

Carl KrugerCodes 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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S2159Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Provides that the trustees of SUNY may authorize the establishment of a new category of tuition for non-resident students enrolled in distance learning courses

Provides that the trustees of the state university of New York may authorize the establishment of a new category of tuition for non-resident students enrolled in distance learning courses.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S2167Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Enacts the "Clear Your Good Name Act"; requires all state and municipal law enforcement agencies to expunge references to and records of voidable arrests

Enacts the "Clear Your Good Name Act"; requires all state and municipal law enforcement agencies to expunge references to and records of "voidable arrests", as defined herein; provides criminal…

Kevin S. ParkerCodes Committee

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S2174Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle on a public road, street or highway which is equipped with a display device within the view of the operator

Prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle on a public road, street or highway which is equipped with a display device within the view of the operator; and defines the term display device as…

Ruben DiazTransportation CommitteeTransportation

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S2179Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Excludes a social security number or social security card from documentation required to be provided to renew an existing driver's license

Excludes a social security number or card from documentation required to renew an existing driver's license.

Ruben DiazTransportation Committee

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S2184Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to issue driving privilege cards to persons not otherwise qualified to receive a driver's license

Authorizes the commissioner to issue driving privilege cards to persons not otherwise qualified to receive a driver's license.

Ruben DiazTransportation Committee

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S2191Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Provides an exemption to the permit requirements for out-of-state visiting and appointed faculty for the performance of acupuncture

Provides an exemption to the permit requirements for out-of-state visiting and appointed faculty for the performance of acupuncture.

Martin J. GoldenHigher Education Committee

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S2222Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Increases penalties and requires imprisonment for leaving the scene of an incident without reporting; presumption of avoiding prosecution for DUI

Increases penalties and requires imprisonment for leaving the scene of an incident without reporting; creates a presumption of avoiding prosecution for DUI when leaving the scene of an incident…

Ruben DiazTransportation CommitteeTransportation

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S2237Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Notice of committee consideration - requested

Makes conforming technical changes to the New York City administrative code and the emergency tenant protection act relating to vacancy decontrol; repealer

Makes conforming technical changes to the New York City administrative code and the emergency tenant protection act relating to vacancy decontrol.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S2255Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Directs the commissioner of transportation to use a salt substitute to deice certain highways bordering the Kensico and Croton watershed

Directs the commissioner of transportation to use a salt substitute to deice certain highways bordering the Kensico and Croton watershed; prohibits the use of road salt as a deicer on…

Eric T. SchneidermanTransportation Committee

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S2257Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides for temporary retail permits for new applicants

Provides for temporary retail permits for new applicants.

David J. ValeskyInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1543Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Requires expiration dates of prescription drugs dispensed by a pharmacy to be listed on the package for consumers

Requires expiration dates of prescribed drugs dispensed by a pharmacy to be listed on the package label for consumers; provides for enforcement of such provisions by the attorney general.

Toby Ann StaviskyHealth Committee

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S1563Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Authorizes the commissioner of education to conduct a study regarding paperwork requirements imposed by the department of education

Authorizes the commissioner of education to conduct a study regarding paperwork requirements imposed by the department of education; provides that the commissioner of education is to then implement…

Kenneth P. LaValleEducation Committee

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S1631Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Requires the taxi and limousine commission of the city of New York to develop procedures for requiring inspection stickers to be visible to the public

Requires the taxi and limousine commission of the city of New York to develop procedures for requiring inspection stickers to be visible to the general public and indicate the date for the next…

John L. SampsonCities Committee

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S1675Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Relates to unclaimed and abandoned prize money

Provides that unclaimed prize money for the prize on a winning ticket shall be retained by the division of the lottery for payment to the person entitled thereto for not less than six months after…

John J. FlanaganRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S1679Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Provides that a municipality may disclose any portion of a call made to its E911 system under certain conditions

Provides that a municipality may disclose any portion of a call made to its E911 system in any emergency situation to protect public safety or upon the consent of persons who made such calls.

John J. FlanaganLocal Government Committee

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S1688Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides crime victim's right to attend criminal trial and pretrial proceeding

Provides that victims of crimes or, in cases involving a minor child or homicide, a family member of the victim, shall have the right to be personally present at arraignment, trial (except when the…

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

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S1693Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Makes provisions regarding agreements affecting real property which are void

Grants people the right to temporarily or seasonally display symbols of religion or heritage on their property; declares void as against public policy any promise, covenant or restriction in a…

Carl KrugerJudiciary Committee

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S1694Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Enacts a "Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Insurance Rate Reform Act" and revives previously expired provisions of law relating to automobile insurance rates

Enacts the comprehensive motor vehicle insurance rate reform act; amends provisions applicable to automobile insurance rates including establishing a program for consumer information on insurers and…

Carl KrugerFinance Committee

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S1697Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Grants $75 business franchise tax and personal income tax credits for donations of $500 or more of food and food products to food banks by food producers

Grants $75 business franchise tax and personal income tax credits for donations of $500 or more of food and food products produced in this state to food banks by food producers and food processors.

William J. Larkin Jr.Agriculture Committee

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S1720Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to the definition of a public body pursuant to the open meetings law

Relates to the definition of a public body pursuant to the open meetings law; includes any advisory committee to a public body, whether created by such public body or created pursuant to federal,…

Kenneth P. LaValleInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1725Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to environmental protection funding for coastal purposes

Relates to environmental protection funding for coastal purposes.

Carl L. MarcellinoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1733Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Prohibits the receipt of pension benefits by an elected official who has been convicted of certain criminal conduct and provides for the return of retirement contributions

Prohibits the receipt of pension benefits by an elected official who has been convicted of a designated felony offense relating to such person's performance of official duties or responsibilities;…

Liz KruegerCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S1750Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires that motor vehicle repair shops provide certain information regarding work guarantees

Requires that motor vehicle repair shop invoices provide certain information regarding work guarantees stating the terms and time limits of any guarantee for repair work performed; also requires…

Toby Ann StaviskyTransportation Committee

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S1754Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Prohibits insurer from increasing auto insurance premiums upon renewal for persons 60 years of age or over solely on the ground of insureds' age

Prohibits insurer from increasing auto insurance premiums upon renewal for persons 60 years of age or over based solely on the ground of the insured's age.

Toby Ann StaviskyInsurance Committee

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S1758Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Establishes the Historic Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership to replace and expand the territory of the former Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership

Establishes the Historic Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership to replace and expand the territory of the former Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership.

Roy J. McDonaldEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1770Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Provides that the judgment of sale in a mortgage foreclosure action shall direct that payment by the purchaser be made by means of a bank officer's check

Provides that the judgment of sale in a mortgage foreclosure action shall direct that payment by the purchaser be made by means of a bank officer's check or certified check.

Kenneth P. LaValleHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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