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

S2375Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business
Provides a municipality or community board to express an opinion before a license is granted to a person to sell liquor at retail for off-premises consumption
Provides a municipality or community board to express an opinion before a license is granted to a person to sell liquor at retail for off-premises consumption.
Frank PadavanCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee
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S2377Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes
Relates to penalties for the crimes relating to making graffiti and possession of graffiti instruments
Relates to penalties for the crimes relating to making graffiti and possession of graffiti instruments.
Frank PadavanCodes Committee

S2378Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Authorizes tuition assistance program financial aid officers to make adjustments in special circumstances to determine a student's applicable income for an award

Authorizes tuition assistance program financial aid officers to make income adjustments in special circumstances in determining a student's applicable income for an award including catastrophic…

Frank PadavanHigher Education Committee

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S2388Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Requires that persons in charge of any commercial building in the city of New York keep the sidewalk, flagging and curbstone free from sign advertisements

Requires that persons in charge of any commercial building in the city of New York keep the sidewalk, flagging and curbstone free of obstruction by sign advertisements.

Frank PadavanCities Committee

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S239Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Extends powers of municipal corporations to acquire public utilities by the power of eminent domain

Extends the powers of municipal corporations to establish, own and operate public utility services by the power of eminent domain; provides that municipal corporations need not make a final decision…

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

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S2399Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes distinctive license plates for veterans who served in the Afghanistan conflict

Authorizes distinctive license plates for veterans who served in the Afghanistan conflict or the spouse of any such veteran; defines Afghanistan conflict veteran; provides that an additional one…

Michael F. NozzolioTransportation Committee

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S241Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Provides that the maximum deductible allowed on policies for windstorms shall not be greater than $1,500

Provides that the maximum deductible allowed in catastrophic windstorms shall not be greater than fifteen hundred dollars and shall be stated in the policy in numerical terms; also provides that…

Kenneth P. LaValleInsurance Committee

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S2436Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to farm tractors and self propelled machines used primarily for agricultural purposes

Excludes farm tractors and self propelled machines used primarily for agricultural purposes from certain requirements for motor vehicles relating to registration and licensing of drivers, and…

Catharine YoungTransportation Committee

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S2463Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Establishes health care organization accountability for delay, failure or refusal to approve, provide, arrange or timely pay for certain health care services

Provides for accountability of "health care organizations" (i.e., entities, other than a health care provider, that approve, provide, arrange for or pay for health care services, including a health…

Kenneth P. LaValleJudiciary Committee

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S2483Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Establishes an affirmative defense for damages for violation of patent, trademark or intellectual property rights relating to genetically engineered organisms

Establishes an affirmative defense for causes of actions related to violation of a patent, trademark or other intellectual property right on grounds that a party possessed or used seeds or plants…

Catharine YoungJudiciary Committee

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S2494Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Permits the declaration of an emergency pursuant to the EMTPA for rental housing accommodations located in buildings covered by a project based assistance contract

Permits the declaration of an emergency pursuant to the EMTPA for rental housing accommodations located in buildings covered by a project based assistance contract pursuant to section 8 of the…

Jeffrey D. KleinHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S2500Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Grants additional credit to volunteer firefighters in competitive civil service examinations for appointment and promotion, also for retention

Grants additional credit to volunteer firefighters in competitive examinations, granted only at the time of establishing the resulting eligibility list; creates a preference in retention for…

Dale M. VolkerCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S2510Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Increases partial real property tax exemption for residential improvements and an added exemption schedule for LEED certification standards for green buildings in certain cities

Increases partial real property tax exemption for residential improvements and an added exemption schedule for LEED certification standards for green buildings in certain cities.

John A. DeFranciscoLocal Government Committee

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S2523Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Provides that institutions of higher education shall compile reports regarding foreign students enrolled in such institutions

Provides that institutions of higher education shall compile reports regarding foreign students enrolled in such institutions; delineates the statistical information that each approved school must…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S2529Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Authorize the issuance of honorary retirement identification cards to certain retired Park Police officers

Authorizes the issuance of honorary retirement identification cards to certain retired park police officers.

George D. MaziarzCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S2544Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Establishes a mathematics B regents prep course for New York school districts

Establishes a mathematics B regents prep course for New York school districts that have less than sixty-five percent of their students passing the mathematics B regents.

Kevin S. ParkerEducation Committee

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S2550Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Notice of committee consideration - requested

Provides that issuers of debit and credit cards shall pay sales and use taxes directly to the commissioner of taxation and finance

Provides that issuers of debit and credit cards shall pay sales and use taxes directly to the state tax commission.

Ruben DiazInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2561Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Creates crimes relating to solicitation of persons in criminal street gang activity and provides penalties

Creates the new crime of solicitation or recruitment of persons in criminal street gang activity and the crime of solicitation or recruitment of minors in criminal street gang activity; classifies…

John A. DeFranciscoCodes Committee

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S2566Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Allows a mortgagor to receive an assignment of mortgage in lieu of a discharge of mortgage when the mortgagor is refinancing an existing loan

Allows a mortgagor to receive an assignment of mortgage in lieu of a discharge of mortgage when the mortgagor is refinancing an existing loan.

John A. DeFranciscoJudiciary Committee

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S2574Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Ensures language assistance services by state agencies and requires state agencies to maintain records and to submit an annual report on language services

Ensures language assistance services by state agencies; requires state agencies to maintain records of the primary language spoken by any individual seeking such assistance; and requires state…

Hiram MonserrateCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S2590Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to banks

Requires the mortgage bill of rights, as proposed in a chapter of the laws of 2009, to be printed and posted on the internet in the 8 most spoken languages

Requires the mortgage bill of rights, as proposed in a chapter of the laws of 2009, to be printed and posted on the banking department website in the 8 languages that are most spoken in the state.

John L. SampsonBanks Committee

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S2591Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Prohibits landlords convicted of housing violations from claiming exemptions, credits or itemized deductions for such property on state tax returns

Prohibits landlords convicted of housing violations from claiming exemptions, credits or itemized deductions for such property on state tax returns.

John L. SampsonLocal Government Committee

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S2593Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Prohibits reduction of felony charge where the victim of the felony was 70 years or older

Prohibits the reduction of a felony charge where there is reasonable cause to believe the defendant committed a felony in addition to a non-felony offense and where there is reasonable cause to…

Eric AdamsCodes Committee

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S2607Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Mandates bathroom facilities in parking lots associated with structures having a seating capacity of six thousand or more

Mandates bathroom facilities in parking lots associated with structures having a seating capacity of six thousand or more; entertainment or sporting facilities; at least six water closets for women…

John J. FlanaganConsumer Protection Committee

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S2616Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Limits medical waste treatment facilities construction, prohibits issuance of permits to facilities, provides for annual review of permits issued to previously-exist

Prohibits the establishment or conversion of medical waste treatment, storage, transfer or disposal facilities in any area of the state not zoned for such uses; prohibits the issuance of permits to…

John L. SampsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2618Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to prosecution by superior court information following dismissal of an indictment or count thereof

Relates to prosecution by superior court information following dismissal of an indictment or count thereof.

Eric T. SchneidermanCodes Committee

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S2631Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Prohibits casino advertising near schools, child day care centers, playgrounds or youth centers

Prohibits casino advertising near schools, child day care centers, playgrounds and youth centers; authorizes imposition of a civil penalty of between $250 and $1,000 for each violation thereof.

Frank PadavanHealth Committee

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S2657Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Makes technical changes to provisions granting certain federal officers peace officer powers; repealer

Makes technical corrections to the provisions of the criminal procedure law granting federal officers the powers of peace officers; such corrections are necessary as the result of the reorganization…

Dale M. VolkerCodes Committee

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S2662Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Codifies state university of New York educational opportunity centers

Codifies state university of New York educational opportunity centers which provide an integrated system of education, vocational training and student support services targeted to higher education…

Dale M. VolkerHigher Education Committee

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S2674Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Directs the public service commission to report to the governor and legislative officials on proposed changes to laws and regulations on telephone service

Directs the public service commission to report to the governor and legislative officials on proposed changes to laws and regulations on universal access to adequate and affordable telephone…

Thomas P. MorahanEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S2675Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Establishes the "All Felons DNA Database Act"

Establishes the "All Felons DNA Database Act"; requires all adults and juveniles convicted of a felony after January 1, 2003 shall be required to be added to the state's DNA identification index.

Thomas P. MorahanFinance Committee

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S2684Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Requires the commissioner of correctional services to consult with the chief executive officer of the locality where a prison scheduled to be closed is located

Directs the commissioner of correctional services to provide a report for an adaptive reuse plan at the time the notice of closure of a correctional facility is provided; such commissioner shall…

Michael F. NozzolioCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S2690Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Authorizes the beneficiaries of John E. Johnson to receive a death benefit which is not reduced because he was over 60 years of age

Authorizes the beneficiaries of John E.

Betty LittleCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S2691Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Enacts provisions relating to the reporting of child abuse

Enacts provisions relating to the reporting of child abuse; requires members of the clergy to report suspected allegations of child abuse or maltreatment to an appropriate law enforcement agency;…

Stephen M. SalandChildren And Families Committee

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S2693Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires a horse-drawn carriage operating at night to be equipped with functioning front and rear lamps

Requires a horse-drawn carriage operating at night to be equipped with functioning front and rear lamps.

Darrel J. AubertineTransportation Committee

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S2698Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Designates civil enforcement officers employed by Jefferson county sheriff's office as peace officers

Designates civil enforcement officers employed by Jefferson county sheriff's office as peace officers; does not give authority to carry firearm unless duly licensed.

Darrel J. AubertineCodes Committee

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S2699Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides for the issuance of distinctive license plates bearing the words "New York salutes the 10th Mountain Division"

Provides for the issuance of distinctive license plates bearing the words "New York salutes the 10th Mountain Division"; establishes the 10th Mountain Division scholarship fund.

Darrel J. AubertineTransportation Committee

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S2700Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Authorizes employees of the division of fish, wildlife and marine resources acting in the performance of his or her official duties to use silencers

Authorizes employees of the division of fish, wildlife and marine resources acting in the performance of his or her official duties to use silencers.

Darrel J. AubertineEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2709Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Establishes in N.Y. city a bus rapid transit and bus mobility demonstration program to enforce certain restrictions

Establishes in a city with a population of one million or more a bus rapid transit and bus mobility demonstration program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bus lanes by means of bus lane…

Martin Malavé DilanTransportation Committee

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S2710Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Requires solicitations by mail to include contact addresses and telephone numbers for people who wish to be removed from such solicitation list

Requires solicitations by mail to include contact addresses and telephone numbers for people who wish to be removed from such solicitation list.

Thomas P. MorahanConsumer Protection Committee

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S2716Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to providing a performance of duty disability retirement benefit for members of the armed forces injured in combat

Provides a performance of duty disability retirement benefit for members of a public retirement system who are members of the armed forces and are injured in combat; such benefit shall be 75% of…

Eric AdamsCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S2732Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Includes Lyme disease as an occupational disease which is compensable under the workers' compensation law

Includes Lyme Disease (Lyme Borrcliosis) as an occupational disease which is compensable under the workers' compensation law.

Kenneth P. LaValleLabor Committee

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S2734Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Relates to the visitation rights of great-grandparents

Provides that a great-grandparent may apply to the supreme court for visitation rights with respect to certain minor great-grandchildren where either or both of the parents of such child is or are…

Kenneth P. LaValleChildren And Families Committee

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S2742Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Relates to a real property tax exemption for property owned by certain persons performing active duty in a combat zone

Authorizes municipalities to offer a real property tax exemption for property owned by certain persons performing active duty in a combat zone in an amount equal to ten percent of the value of the…

Martin J. GoldenVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2745Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes a business franchise and personal income tax credit for the targeted human pharmacological project fee paid to the Food and Drug Administration

Establishes a business franchise and personal income tax credit for the targeted human pharmacological project fee paid to the Food and Drug Administration for the purposes of submitting a human…

Martin J. GoldenInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2755Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Establishes the crime of sale or possession of images of animal cruelty

Establishes the crime of sale or possession of images of animal cruelty.

Craig M. JohnsonConsumer Protection Committee

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S2770Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Authorizes veterans who served in combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom after March 20, 2003 to receive extra credit on competitive examinations

Authorizes veterans who served in combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom after March 20, 2003 to receive extra credit on competitive examinations.

Eric AdamsVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2815Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Establishes the New York state healthy community program within the department of health

Establishes the New York state healthy community program within the department of health to promote community-based approaches to chronic disease prevention and control.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S2818Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Allows senior citizens previously approved for the enhanced school tax relief exemption to file a simplified renewal application

Allows senior citizens previously approved for the enhanced school tax relief exemption, who have elected not to participate in the income verification program, to file a simplified renewal…

Kemp HannonAging Committee

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