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

S844Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation
Grants a director of a municipality the power to enforce the redemption of beverage containers at redemption centers
Grants a director of a municipality the power to enforce the redemption of beverage containers at redemption centers; grants the same powers as environmental conservation officers pursuant to the…
Carl L. MarcellinoEnvironmental Conservation Committee
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S863Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation
Requires the commissioner to establish standards for inspection and certification of green roofs and provides for a green roof installation credit
Requires the commissioner to establish standards for and a program of inspection and certification of green roofs prior to and after installation, including standards for environmentally acceptable…
Carl L. MarcellinoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

S866Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Makes technical corrections to the conservation easement tax credit

Makes technical corrections to the conservation easement tax credit.

Carl L. MarcellinoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S884Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Exempts social security or retirement benefits from definition of "income"

Excludes social security and retirement benefits included in taxable income which do not exceed twenty thousand dollars from the definition of "income" for purposes of the private housing finance law.

Carl KrugerHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S885Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Provides that crime victim over 60 years of age is eligible for crime victims board award regardless of financial status

Eliminates the requirement of serious financial hardship incurred as the result of a crime as a qualification for an award from the crime victims board for victims who are over 60 years of age.

Carl KrugerCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S886Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to elections

Provides that certain town caucuses shall be convened no earlier than four weeks before the last day to file a certificate of a party nomination made at such caucus

Requires town caucuses of a political party to be convened no earlier than four weeks before the last day to file a certificate of a party nomination made at such caucus; provides that with a…

Carl KrugerElections Committee

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S891Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to elections

Disqualifies candidates who fail to comply with financial disclosure filing requirements of the public officers law

Provides that a person shall be disqualified from an election for which the filing of an annual statement of financial disclosure is required if such person fails to make a timely filing of such…

Carl KrugerElections Committee

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S892Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Limits the definition of "income" in computing rental surcharges levied against tenants of a limited-profit housing company

Redefines "income" for purposes of computing the rental surcharge levied against tenants of a limited-profit housing company (Mitchell-Lama) to mean the total income as reported in the New York…

Carl KrugerHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S893Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Regulates discrimination in exercise of peremptory challenge

Provides that where the court determines that a party has engaged in purposeful discrimination against prospective jurors in the exercise of peremptory challenges, it shall seat the juror, discharge…

Carl KrugerCodes Committee

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S897Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Limits sinking funds for reserves for retirement of stocks and debentures

Provides that a sinking fund for a limited-profit housing company (Mitchell-Lama) for the retirement of stocks and debentures shall be authorized only when the earnings of such housing company…

Carl KrugerHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S90Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Enables the dormitory authority to finance and provide facilities for a research laboratory for epidemiology in Brooklyn

Enables the dormitory authority to finance and provide facilities for a research laboratory for epidemiology in Brooklyn.

John L. SampsonCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S915Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Prohibits the sale of beer or wine coolers at retail after ten o'clock post meridiem in cities with a population of one million or more

Prohibits any person, firm or corporation located in a city with a population of one million or more from selling, offering for sale or giving away of beer or wine coolers after ten o'clock post…

Carl KrugerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S916Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Increases the penalties for sexual performances by a child and provides for consecutive sentencing upon certain multiple convictions

Increases the penalties for persons convicted of child pornography; creates a new crime of use of a child in a sexual performance in the first degree and imposes consecutive sentencing upon certain…

Carl KrugerCodes Committee

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S931Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to elections

Provides that a postpaid business reply return envelope be provided with each absentee ballot which is mailed to an applicant for an absentee vote

Provides that a postpaid business reply envelope for the return to the board of elections of a voted absentee ballot be provided with each absentee ballot which is mailed to an applicant for an…

Carl KrugerElections Committee

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S935Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Makes provisions regarding genetic predisposition

Defines the term "genetic predisposition" for purposes of individual and small group health insurance policies; requires that genetic predisposition be disregarded in community rating; provides that…

Carl KrugerInsurance Committee

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S938Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes the economic resurgence initiative credit

Establishes the economic resurgence initiative credit for taxpayers allowed a credit under the investment tax credit with respect to property, the acquisition, construction, reconstruction or…

Joseph E. RobachInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S952Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Creates the Long Island workforce housing incentive program

Creates the Long Island workforce housing incentive program; requires a local government that approves a subdivision plat or site plan for five or more residential units to require the set aside of…

Craig M. JohnsonLocal Government Committee

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S956Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Creates a crime for making a false bomb threat in or upon a school

Creates a crime for making a false bomb threat in or upon a school; makes such crime a class A misdemeanor for the first offense and class E felony for multiple offenses.

Craig M. JohnsonCodes Committee

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S985Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to elections

Requires certain campaign statements filed with boards of elections to be transmitted to the public campaign finance board having jurisdiction over the election

Requires campaign statements filed with the state or local boards of elections to be transmitted to the public campaign finance board having jurisdiction over the election.

Carl KrugerElections Committee

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S992Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Directs state agencies and public authorities to adopt and utilize smart growth principles

Directs state agencies and public authorities to adopt and utilize smart growth principles.

Carl L. MarcellinoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S998Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides that diesel fuel that contains a concentration of sulfur that is less than or equal to 15 parts per million shall not be sold unless it includes biodiesel

Provides that diesel fuel that contains a concentration of sulfur that is less than or equal to fifteen parts per million shall not be sold or offered for sale unless such diesel fuel includes…

Carl L. MarcellinoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S227Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Provides for the development of individual site specific disaster preparedness plans for nuclear power plants operating within the state

Requires the state emergency management office to undertake a complete review of existing disaster preparedness plans; provides for the development of individual site specific disaster preparedness…

Kenneth P. LaValleVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2271Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Brings certain provisions of law relating to service award programs into compliance with the age discrimination in employment act of 1967

Brings certain provisions of law relating to service award programs into compliance with the age discrimination in employment act of 1967.

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

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S2310Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Allows certain members of public retirement systems to file for retroactive membership in such system by filing on or before December 31, 2009

Allows certain members of public retirement systems to file for retroactive membership in such system by filing on or before December 31, 2010; excludes persons who were not members of a public…

Diane J. SavinoCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S2317Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to maintain official records of the transfer of title to vehicles in this state whether or not registered in this state

Requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to maintain official records of the transfer of title to vehicles in this state whether or not registered in this state.

Frank PadavanTransportation Committee

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S2318Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Prohibits holders of learner's permits from driving in a road test area

Prohibits holders of learner's permits from driving in a road test area; provides that learner's permits shall not be valid in any area designated by the commissioner of motor vehicles as a road…

Frank PadavanTransportation Committee

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S2333Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Prohibits any executive officer of the state from concurring in federal determination allowing a gaming establishment on newly acquired Indian lands without consent

Prohibits any executive officer of the state from concurring in, or consenting to, any determination by the United States Secretary of the Interior that allowing a gaming establishment on newly…

Frank PadavanInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2347Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Enacts the climate change solutions program act

Enacts the climate change solutions program act; relates to greenhouse gas emissions reduction programs and energy efficiency programs; establishes powers and duties of the commissioner of…

Eric T. SchneidermanEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2351Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

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…

John L. SampsonJudiciary Committee

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S2356Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Prohibits limitations in health insurance contracts or policies with respect to massage therapy performed by a licensed massage therapist

Prohibits limitations in health insurance contracts or policies with respect to coverage of massage therapy performed by a licensed massage therapist.

William T. StachowskiInsurance Committee

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S2360Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Provides for the amount to be paid by off track betting corporations to regional harness tracks from certain simulcasting revenue

Provides for the amount to be paid by off track betting corporations to regional harness tracks from out-of-state and out-of-country simulcast revenue.

Eric AdamsRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S2370Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides for establishment of the New York health plan and makes an appropriation to the temporary commission on implementation of the plan

Enacts the New York State Health Plan, a comprehensive system of access to health insurance for New York state residents: provides for administrative structure of the plan, including its status as a…

Eric T. SchneidermanHealth Committee

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S2371Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Relates to tenant security deposit accounts and administrative expenses to which a person may be entitled

Provides that a landlord depositing security deposits in an interest bearing account shall be entitled to receive as administration expenses a sum equivalent to 20 percent of the interest earned by…

Frank PadavanJudiciary Committee

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S2381Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Provides that certain corporations or associations that permit persons under the age of eighteen to bet on horse races shall be guilty of a misdemeanor

Provides that employees of certain corporations or associations that permit or offer to permit any persons under the age of eighteen to bet on horse races shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Frank PadavanRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S2387Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Provides that the authorization for a city with a population of one million to exempt or reduce taxes on residential energy shall remain in full force and effect

Provides that the authorization for a city with a population of one million or more to exempt or reduce taxes on residential energy sources and services shall remain in full force and effect.

Frank PadavanCities Committee

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S2393Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides for impact and equalizations of collateral source payments upon tort claims for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death; repealer

Provides for impact and equalizations of collateral source payments upon tort claims for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death; and subrogation claims.

John A. DeFranciscoCodes Committee

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S2395Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Establishes a drug abuse resistance education (D.A.R.E.) license plate

Establishes a drug abuse resistance education (D.A.R.E.) license plate; creates a new drug abuse resistance education (D.A.R.E.) fund for outreach and educational programs.

Michael F. NozzolioTransportation Committee

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S2402Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Relates to youth programs sponsored by fire departments

Relates to youth programs sponsored by fire departments; provides that participants may respond to an emergency or hazardous activity, but shall remain in a designated or marked off area that has…

Michael F. NozzolioLocal Government Committee

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S2404Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Requires inmates to make medical co-payments

Requires inmates in state correctional facilities to make medical co-payments of seven dollars upon receipt of medical treatment; provides that an inmate shall not be refused treatment for lack of…

Michael F. NozzolioCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S2410Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Extends the real property tax exemption afforded to not-for-profit corporations to real property housing aged persons of moderate or middle income

Extends the real property tax exemption afforded to not-for-profit corporations to real property housing aged persons of moderate and middle income who require assistance with at least one…

Owen H. JohnsonHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S2414Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Includes land used for processing or retail merchandising of agricultural products within the real property tax exemption for land used in agricultural production

Includes land used for processing or retail merchandising of agricultural products within the real property tax exemption for land used in agricultural production.

Catharine YoungAgriculture Committee

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S242Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Exempts tuition payments from items used to determine total spending for purposes of implementing a contingency school budget

Exempts tuition payments from items used to determine total spending for purposes of implementing a contingency school budget.

Kenneth P. LaValleEducation Committee

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S2428Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Authorizes the production for retail sale and the retail sale of raw, untreated milk for human consumption

Authorizes the production for retail sale and the retail sale of raw, untreated milk for human consumption.

Catharine YoungConsumer Protection Committee

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S2432Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Relates to excluding the value of trees for the purposes of real property tax assessments

Relates to excluding the value of trees on privately owned forest land for the purposes of real property tax assessments.

Catharine YoungLocal Government Committee

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S2433Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Allows livestock owners to directly purchase killed rabies vaccine for the purpose of vaccinating livestock owned by such livestock owner

Allows livestock owners to purchase and possess rabies vaccine and to vaccinate their livestock against rabies during emergency rabies outbreak situations as determined by the commissioner of…

Catharine YoungAgriculture Committee

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S2450Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Makes an appropriation to the office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities to offset the cost of increased development of residential facilities

Makes an appropriation to the office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities to offset the cost of increased development of residential facilities in unserved and underserved communities.

Kevin S. ParkerFinance Committee

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S2462Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Exempts certain public employees and court clerks from provisions of law requiring the payment of an application fee for appointment as a notary public

Exempts certain public employees who in the course of their duties and responsibilities provide notary service to the public without receiving remuneration and court clerks of the unified court…

Kenneth P. LaValleFinance Committee

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S2464Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Provides that policies which provide hospital, surgical or medical coverage shall provide coverage for hysterectomies

Provides that insurance policies which provide hospital, surgical or medical coverage shall provide coverage for hysterectomies; provides that such coverage shall include inpatient hospital coverage…

Kenneth P. LaValleInsurance Committee

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S2491Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Requires the labeling of meat and dairy products as "clone-free" where the product is not a product of genetic engineering or from a cloned animal or its progeny

Requires the labeling of meat and dairy products as "clone-free" where the product is not a product of genetic engineering or from a cloned animal or its progeny.

Jeffrey D. KleinAgriculture Committee

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