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

S1203Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development
Enacts the "foreclosure prevention act of 2009"
Enacts the "foreclosure prevention act of 2009"; establishes that before any mortgagee may accelerate the maturity of any eligible mortgage obligation, commence any legal action including mortgage…
Antoine M. ThompsonHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee
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S1207Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation
Establishes a replacement tires energy efficiency program for passenger cars and light-duty trucks
Establishes a replacement tires energy efficiency program for passenger cars and light-duty trucks; the department shall adopt and implement a statewide program.
Antoine M. ThompsonTransportation Committee

S1209Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to global warming pollution control

Relates to global warming pollution control; establishes greenhouse gas limits and a greenhouse gas reporting system; rules and regulations must be adopted by May 1, 2010.

Antoine M. ThompsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1216Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Places restrictions on the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority's ability to impose a wage and/or hiring freeze upon the city or covered organizations or employees thereof

Places restrictions on the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority's to impose a wage and/or hiring freeze upon the city or covered organizations or employees thereof.

Antoine M. ThompsonCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S1218Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Increases the amount of the credit received through the empire zone wage tax credit

Increases the amount of the credit received through the empire zone wage tax credit, from $3,000 to $10,000 and $1,500 to $3,000 for different employees.

Antoine M. ThompsonInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1225Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Establishes the NYS employee loan forgiveness program

Establishes the NYS employee loan forgiveness program; individuals employed by a state employer, for 5 years or more of qualified service, and with outstanding loan debt are eligible to receive…

Antoine M. ThompsonHigher Education Committee

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S1227Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to the penalty for violating certain provisions requiring a stop at a railroad crossing

Relates to the penalty for violating certain provisions requiring a stop at a railroad crossing.

Antoine M. ThompsonTransportation Committee

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S1231Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Prohibits the disposal of municipal solid waste generated outside of the United States

Prohibits the disposal of municipal solid waste generated outside of the United States, including municipal solid waste incinerator ash; effective 90 days following enactment of clause 3 of section…

Antoine M. ThompsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1232Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Grants a personal income tax rebate check for certain residents

Grants a personal income tax rebate check to residents whose adjusted gross income is less than one hundred thousand dollars; taxable years beginning January 2008; checks mailed in 2009; resident…

Antoine M. ThompsonInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1251Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Relates to requiring disclosure of results of water testing of private residences at the time of sale or transfer

Relates to requiring disclosure of results of water testing of private residences at the time of sale or transfer.

Stephen M. SalandJudiciary Committee

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S1254Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to providing an exemption for school districts from requirements for separate specifications for public works

Provides an exemption for school districts from requirements for separate specifications for public works; permits school district to assign contract to a single responsible person, firm or…

Stephen M. SalandEducation Committee

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S1276Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Directs social services districts to contract with non-residential programs for victims of domestic violence to provide outreach and education in high schools

Directs social services districts to contract with non-residential programs for victims of domestic violence to provide outreach and education to students in public and private high schools;…

Velmanette MontgomerySocial Services Committee

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S1284Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Authorizes Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal to apply to the assessor of the town of Islip for a real property tax exemption

Authorizes Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal to apply to the assessor of the town of Islip for a real property tax exemption commencing on the date of conveyance of a certain parcel to such organization.

Owen H. JohnsonLocal Government Committee

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S1300Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Provides residency requirements for sex offenders

Provides residency requirements for sex offenders including criminal sanctions for violations; prohibits sex offenders from residing in a residence that is within one-quarter of a mile from any…

Craig M. JohnsonCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S1304Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Prohibits the repackaging of meat offered for sale once the sale date or sell by date is stamped or labeled on the packaging; prohibits the changing of such date

Prohibits the repackaging of meat offered for sale once the first sale date or last sell-by date is stamped or labeled on the packaging; also prohibits the changing of such date; treats such meat as…

Carl KrugerConsumer Protection Committee

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S1305Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Provides for grants program for developing and implementing effective techniques and activities to combat crime and violence in the schools; appropriation

Creates the conflict resolution and school violence reduction program; establishes a program of grants for developing and implementing effective techniques and activities to combat crime and…

Carl KrugerEducation Committee

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S1315Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Authorizes the dormitory authority to finance projects by certain not-for-profit corporations to further the purposes of the state university of New York

Authorizes the dormitory authority to finance projects by certain not-for-profit corporations organized by officers, employees, alumni or students of the state university of New York to further the…

Kenneth P. LaValleCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S1316Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides taxpayers with a personal income tax modification reducing federal adjusted gross income for tuition paid at an institution of higher education

Provides taxpayers with a personal income tax deduction for up to $3,000 paid for tuition of the taxpayer or a dependent of the taxpayer at an institution of higher education located in this state;…

Carl KrugerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1319Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Authorizes payment of war bonus provided in chapter 547 of the laws of 1947 to members of the merchant marines

Extends the authorization for payment of the war bonus provided for in chapter 547 of the laws of 1947 to members of the merchant marines who served at sea during World War II, or their next of kin.

Carl KrugerVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S1327Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes a process for the regulation of collecting, recording, and disclosing confidential information by state employees

Establishes a process for regulating the collecting, recording, and disclosing of confidential information by state employees.

José M. SerranoCodes Committee

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S1353Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Relates to the rights of youth in detention and residential programs for youth

Relates to the rights of youth in detention and residential programs for youth; creates youth advisory boards within secure and non-secure facilities to assist in the development of policies…

Thomas K. DuaneChildren And Families Committee

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S1367Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Extends the end of the period of service during World War II until December 31, 1946

Extends the end of the period of service constituting World War II until December 31, 1946 for purposes of retirement, public service and veterans' real property tax exemptions.

Owen H. JohnsonEducation Committee

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S1368Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Authorizes the Brentwood Church of God in Christ, Inc. to file an application for a real property tax exemption with the assessor of the town of Islip

Authorizes the Brentwood Church of God in Christ, Inc. to file an application for a real property tax exemption with the assessor of the town of Islip.

Owen H. JohnsonLocal Government Committee

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S1377Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Applies the provisions of the human rights law to all employers regardless of the number of persons in their employ excluding certain family operated businesses

Applies the provisions of the human rights law to all employers regardless of the number of persons in their employ; excludes from the definition of employers those employers where at least…

Toby Ann StaviskyInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1378Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Prohibits the discontinuance of utility service to multiple dwellings for non-payment of bills

Provides that no public utility shall discontinue gas, electric, steam or water service for non-payment of bills to an entire multiple dwelling but shall have all rights otherwise provided by law,…

Toby Ann StaviskyEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1391Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Creates the "September eleventh, two thousand one remembrance" distinctive license plate program

Creates the "September eleventh, two thousand one remembrance" distinctive license plate program; establishes the September eleventh, two thousand one scholarship fund.

Kenneth P. LaValleTransportation Committee

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S1395Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the city of New York to provide for a residential parking permit system

Authorizes the city of New York to provide for a residential parking permit system.

Daniel L. SquadronTransportation 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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S1426Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to criminal impersonation

Relates to criminal impersonation; provides that criminal impersonation shall include when any person or entity being deceived believes such impersonation or act is real.

Martin Malavé DilanCodes Committee

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S1427Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to elections

Prohibits at large election of members of town and village legislative bodies; requires election of members by wards

Prohibits, for elections after September 1, 2010, the at large election of members of town and village legislative bodies; requires county boards of elections to establish wards for such elections;…

Martin Malavé DilanElections Committee

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S1457Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Directs the commissioner of education to establish an incentive program for school districts wishing to implement programs of foreign language in the elementary school; appropriation

Directs the commissioner of education to establish an incentive program for school districts wishing to implement programs of foreign language in the elementary schools; further directs the…

Joseph E. RobachEducation Committee

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S1473Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Provides for submission of applications of charter schools to be made to the board of education of the local school district and to the chancellor, where appropriate

Provides for submission of applications of charter schools to be made to the board of education of the local school district and to the chancellor, where appropriate.

Stephen M. SalandEducation Committee

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S1475Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to establishing a demonstration program for private well water testing requirements for the sale of real property in certain counties

Establishes a demonstration program for private well water testing requirements for the sale of real property in certain counties.

Stephen M. SalandEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1482Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Limits plea bargaining for felony sex offense charges

Provides that when a person is charged with certain designated sexual offenses, any plea bargain shall contain a plea of guilty to at least one of such offenses, unless the district attorney…

Dean G. SkelosCodes Committee

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S1486Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Expands the information that will be maintained on sex offenders by the division of criminal justice services

Requires the division of criminal justice services to maintain a record of the social security number, license plate number, motor vehicle description, employment address and criminal history of sex…

Dean G. SkelosCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S1490Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Allows open meetings to be photographed, broadcast and recorded by audio or video means subject to reasonable rules

Allows open meetings to be photographed, broadcast and recorded by audio or video means subject to reasonable rules governing the location of equipment and personnel.

John A. DeFranciscoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1491Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Relates to agency reports

Relates to agency reports; requires such reports to be posted on line; provides for a letter or notice to be sent to members of the legislature indicating the website address and the name of the…

John A. DeFranciscoFinance Committee

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S1493Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Includes the examination of tinted or shaded windows in the periodic inspection of motor vehicles

Includes the examination of tinted or shaded windows in the periodic inspection of motor vehicles required by law; authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate any and all rules and…

John A. DeFranciscoTransportation Committee

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S1498Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Provides for the "campaign medal for service" to be awarded to those who have provided military service during certain wars and conflicts

Provides for the "campaign medal for service" to be awarded to those who have provided military service during certain wars and conflicts.

John A. DeFranciscoVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S1500Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Expands the list of persons eligible to succeed the governor in a time of disaster

Expands list of persons eligible to succeed the governor if the office becomes vacant as a result of an attack or a natural or peacetime disaster.

John A. DeFranciscoVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S1509Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Directs health maintenance organization which denies claim due to absence of medical necessity to advise insured as to alternative treatment

Directs health maintenance organization which denies claim due to absence of medical necessity to inform insured as to the clinical standards used for the health maintenance organization's…

John A. DeFranciscoInsurance Committee

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S1524Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Requires tenants in housing court to be given certain information in bold print at the end of any petition for eviction

Requires tenants in housing court proceedings be given information pertaining to their rights including that only a judge may issue a warrant to evict them; they should assert any defense or…

Thomas K. DuaneJudiciary Committee

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S1529Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Permits a governing board of a municipality to grant a total exemption from real property taxation in certain instances for persons 75 years of age or over

Permits a governing board of a municipality, after a public hearing and by the adoption of a local law, ordinance or resolution, to exempt from real property taxation for school purposes, real…

Thomas P. MorahanAging Committee

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S1531Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the commissioners of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Relates to the commissioners of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; requires that at least one of whom shall be a resident voter from either the county of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam,…

Thomas P. MorahanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S1908Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Allows sex offense victim to request indicted sex offender submit to HIV testing anytime between indictment and sentencing

Allows sex offense victim to request indicted sex offender submit to HIV testing anytime between indictment and sentencing.

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

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S1913Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Requires the notification of patients if it is determined that a health care provider exposed patients to a communicable disease through reckless conduct

Creates the crime of reckless infection of a patient with a communicable disease by a health care provider; requires the notification of patients by the department of health if a health care…

Thomas P. MorahanCodes Committee

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S1920Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Requires education degree granting institutions to provide instruction in the social and emotional development and learning of children

Directs the commissioner of education, in consultation and cooperation with the commissioner of mental health, to establish and implement rules and regulations requiring institutions granting…

Thomas P. MorahanEducation Committee

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S1922Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Clarifies the scope of protections against discrimination on the basis of disability

Clarifies the scope of protections against discrimination on the basis of disability under the New York state human rights law in the areas of employment, public accommodations and government…

Thomas P. MorahanInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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