Bills by

Ellen C. Jaffee

Assembly Member

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2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

11,958 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

A661AssemblyS5283· Moved Jun 17, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means
Provides that the income level for the requirement to file a personal income tax return shall be set by regulation
Provides that the income level for the requirement to file a personal income tax return shall be the dollar amount of the New York standard deduction.
Brian KavanaghWays And Means CommitteeFinance
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S5508Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2010· Referred to economic development
Revises procedures for issuance of liquor licenses for on-premises consumption for premises within 500 feet of 3 or more existing premises
Revises procedures regarding the issuance of retail and special retail liquor, bottle club, restaurant-brewer and cabaret licenses for on-premises consumption for premises located within 500 feet of…

S5043Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2010· Referred to social services

Requires limit to maximum length of stay at residential program for victims of domestic violence

Requires limit to maximum length of stay at residential program for victims of domestic violence.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonSocial Services Committee

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S5213Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides that trained personnel of the Physical Security Organization of a nuclear facility be given peace officer status

Provides that trained personnel of the Physical Security Organization of a nuclear facility be given peace officer status but shall not carry or possess a firearm.

Eric AdamsCodes Committee

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S4893Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2010· Vote reconsidered - restored to third reading

Provides that a lien filed by the crime victim's board shall have no negative impact on the victim's consumer credit rating or application for credit

Provides that a lien filed by the crime victim's board shall have no negative impact on the victim's consumer credit rating or application for credit.

Michael F. NozzolioOn the Senate floor

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S3119Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2010· Referred to transportation

Prohibits disruption of a funeral procession by making it illegal for a driver of a motor vehicle to force his/her way into the line of said procession

Prohibits disruption of a funeral procession by making it illegal for a driver of a motor vehicle to force his/her way into the line of said procession.

Shirley L. HuntleyTransportation Committee

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S3657Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2010· Amend and recommit to finance

Relates to the New York state oil, natural gas and solution mining advisory board

Relates to the New York state oil, natural gas and solution mining advisory board.

David J. ValeskyFinance Committee

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S5767Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Provides that the naval militia shall constitute the naval forces of the state of New York

Provides that the naval militia shall constitute the naval forces of the state of New York.

Eric AdamsGovernmental Operations Committee

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A7918Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2010· Amended on third reading 7918d

Relates to the New York state oil, natural gas and solution mining advisory board

Relates to the New York state oil, natural gas and solution mining advisory board.

Donna LupardoOn the Assembly floor

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A8642Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2010· Substituted by s1145c

Requires a reduction in sulfur emissions for all heating oil used in the state

Requires a reduction in sulfur emissions by 2011 for all heating oil used in the state and allows the governor to suspend such reduction if there is not an adequate supply of the required fuel.

Robert SweeneyOn the Assembly floor

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A8647Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2010· Amend and recommit to codes

Establishes the transition authorization panel demonstration program

Establishes the transition authorization panel demonstration program to evaluate an approach to secure decisions relating to the transition of isolated patients from inpatient care to post-acute…

Ronald CanestrariCodes Committee

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S5711Senate· Moved Jun 17, 2010· Referred to transportation

Enables safe access to public roads for all users

Enables safe access to public roads for all users by requiring that all transportation improvements shall improve safety, access, and mobility for all travelers regardless of age or ability.

Martin Malavé DilanTransportation Committee

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A11476Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2010· Referred to economic development

Establishes the TechNet training network to improve the quantity and quality of science degree programs

Establishes the TechNet training network to improve the quantity and quality of science degree programs.

Marc AlessiEconomic Development Committee

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A11478Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2010· Referred to economic development

Relates to the establishment of the New York state task force on health care cost reduction through entrepreneurial innovation

Relates to the establishment of the New York State Task Force on Health Care Cost Reduction through Entrepreneurial Innovation.

Marc AlessiEconomic Development Committee

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S8222Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2010· Referred to rules

Requires physicians to report instances of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus infections to the commissioner of health

Requires physicians to report instances of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus infections to the commissioner of health.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsRules Committee

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A11474Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2010· Referred to higher education

Establishes the foster care higher education scholarship pilot program

Establishes the foster care higher education scholarship pilot program; grants awards for the purpose of enhancing opportunities for higher education for children and young adults receiving foster…

William ScarboroughHigher Education Committee

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A11469Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2010· Referred to health

Limits the number of transitional care unit demonstration programs in counties with a population of more than one million

Limits the number of transitional care unit demonstration programs in counties with a population of more than one million.

Michelle SchimelHealth Committee

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S8219Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2010· Referred to rules

Relates to guaranteed asset protection waivers in motor vehicle leasing and installment sales

Relates to guaranteed asset protection waivers in motor vehicle leasing and installment sales.

Neil D. BreslinRules Committee

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S8218Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2010· Referred to rules

Provides for the financing of projects at the New York state fair by the dormitory authority

Provides for the financing of projects at the New York state fair by the dormitory authority.

Darrel J. AubertineRules Committee

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A11467Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2010· Referred to cities

Relates to docketing of decisions and orders of the administrative tribunal of the New York City taxi and limousine commission

Relates to docketing of decisions and orders of the administrative tribunal of the New York City taxi and limousine commission.

James F. BrennanCities Committee

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S8209Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2010· Referred to rules

Prohibits law enforcement agencies or officers from inquiring about immigration status

Prohibits law enforcement agencies or officers from inquiring about immigration status unless a person is booked into a detention facility or the immigration status of a person is pertinent to the…

Pedro Espada Jr.Rules Committee

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S8210Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2010· Referred to rules

Relates to enforcement of wage payment laws

Relates to enforcement of wage payment laws; provides enhanced enforcement and penalty provision; permits private rights of action; defines independent contractor and permits action for improper…

Pedro Espada Jr.Rules Committee

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S8196Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2010· Referred to rules

Enacts the "radio frequency identification right to know act"; requires retail mercantile establishments to disclose the use of RFID devices and other information

Enacts the "radio frequency identification right to know act", requiring retail mercantile establishments to disclose the use of RFID devices and gathered personal information; requires the labeling…

Kevin S. ParkerRules Committee

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S8204Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2010· Referred to rules

Requires all mortgage brokers to be licensed, establishes certain education requirements, and establishes a mortgage broker licensing exam

Requires all mortgage brokers to be licensed, establishes certain educational requirements, and directs and authorizes the superintendent to establish a mortgage broker licensing exam.

Kevin S. ParkerRules Committee

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S8201Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2010· Referred to rules

Requires persons or entities providing benefits in the event of disability to not impose onerous or unreasonable conditions for the payment of benefits thereunder

Requires persons or entities providing benefits in the event of disability to not impose "onerous or unreasonable conditions" for the payment or continued payment of benefits thereunder, and…

Kevin S. ParkerRules Committee

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S8197Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2010· Referred to rules

Requires insurers to provide certificate holders with at least thirty days prior written notice of termination of group health insurance coverage

Requires insurers to provide certificate holders with at least thirty days prior written notice of termination of group health insurance coverage.

Kevin S. ParkerRules Committee

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S8108Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2010· Amend and recommit to local government

Authorizes town of Webster, Monroe County, to discontinue the use of certain lands as parklands

Authorizes town of Webster, Monroe County, to discontinue the use of certain lands as parklands.

Michael F. NozzolioLocal Government Committee

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S8081Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2010· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Requires greater disclosure and transparency of campaign finance information; provides for independent expenditure reporting

Requires greater disclosure and transparency of campaign finance information; provides for independent expenditure reporting; prohibits a person, campaign committee or political party from falsely…

John L. SampsonRules Committee

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S8033Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2010· Referred to election law

Relates to absentee voting in nursing homes and senior citizen residences

Relates to absentee voting in nursing homes and senior citizen residences; board of inspectors shall deliver and help complete applications for absentee ballots to residents of such facilities.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Election Law Committee

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S7820Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2010· Substituted by a3467b

Relates to the humane treatment of animals and rights of students relative to dissection

Relates to the humane treatment of animals by students in schools, in connection with school sponsored events or activities and experimental studies in laboratories; requires notice to students and…

Suzi OppenheimerOn the Senate floor

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