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

S4213Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
Increases the real property tax exemption for Cold War veterans
Increases the real property tax exemption for Cold War veterans; each county, city, town or village may adopt local laws to provide for such exemptions; relates to cooperative apartments and…
Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee
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S4227Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes
Additionally penalizes persons guilty of misdemeanors related to graffiti by revocation, suspension or ineligibility for a driver's license until age 21
Additionally penalizes persons guilty of misdemeanors related to graffiti by revocation, suspension or ineligibility for a driver's license until age 21.
Diane J. SavinoCodes Committee

S4231Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Provides that the terms of governor's appointments to state agencies shall end within one year from the last day of such governor's final term in office

Provides that the terms of governor's appointments to state agencies shall end within one year from the the last day of such governor's final term in office; defines "final term in office" as…

Diane J. SavinoFinance Committee

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S4252Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Authorizes child witnesses to testify in criminal proceedings relating to assault, homocide, sexual assault or endangering the welfare of a child via closed-circuit tv

Authorizes vulnerable child witnesses to testify via closed-circuit television in a criminal proceeding relating to an assault-related offense or to endangering the welfare of a child.

Eric T. SchneidermanCodes Committee

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S426Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Establishes a bi-county commission in the counties of Nassau and Suffolk to study the feasibility of establishing the state of Long Island

Establishes a bi-county commission in the counties of Nassau and Suffolk to study the feasibility of establishing the state of Long Island.

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

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S4263Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Increases the limit which may be invested in any one company or agency of the federal government which issues certain bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness

Increases the limit on certain state investment limits from two hundred fifty million dollars to five hundred million dollars; relates to holding of investments of the common retirement fund in the…

Carl KrugerFinance Committee

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S427Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Authorizes certain military personnel to get married within twenty-four hours of receiving a marriage license

Authorizes certain military personnel who are scheduled to be deployed within thirty days to get married within twenty-four hours of receiving a marriage license.

Joseph E. RobachJudiciary Committee

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S4271Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to improving safety requirements for operators of motorcycles

Requires a motorcycle dealer to obtain a copy of a purchaser's valid driver's license for the operation of a motorcycle and requires first time motorcycle purchasers to complete an approved…

Brian X. FoleyTransportation Committee

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S4273Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Enacts the Suffolk county insurance consortium act

Enacts the Suffolk county insurance consortium act which enables the county of Suffolk to enter into cooperative agreements with school districts, towns, and villages located within such county to…

Brian X. FoleyInsurance Committee

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S4290Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Authorizes utility corporations, telegraph and telephone corporations, and cable television corporations to provide notice of bills to third parties

Authorizes utility corporations, telegraph and telephone corporations, and cable television corporations to provide notice of bills to third parties at the request of the customer.

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S4295Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Relates to the requirement of fire districts to hold public hearings before submitting their budgets to the town

Relates to the requirement of fire districts to hold public hearings before submitting their budgets to the town.

Craig M. JohnsonLocal Government Committee

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S4297Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Creates an exception to the competitive bidding process for certain purchases and contracts by political subdivisions, districts and local authorities

Creates an exception to the competitive bidding process for certain purchases and contracts by political subdivisions, districts and local authorities.

Craig M. JohnsonLocal Government Committee

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S4298Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides that a school district office becomes vacant upon conviction of a felony or crime involving violation of oath of office

Provides that a school district office becomes vacant upon conviction by the office holder of a felony or crime involving violation of oath of office; provides that the term "local officer" includes…

Craig M. JohnsonInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S430Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Authorizes and establishes compensation for members of the Genesee Valley Regional Market Authority

Authorizes compensation for members of the Genesee Valley Regional Market Authority and establishes such compensation as a $150 stipend for each board meeting attended in order to attract and…

Joseph E. RobachCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S4307Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Enacts the "omnibus Alzheimer's services act of 2009"

Enacts the omnibus Alzheimer's services act; develops the model "silver alert" program for missing cognitively impaired citizens to ensure the appropriate technology and infrastructure is available…

John A. DeFranciscoAging Committee

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S4336Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires bicycles used for commercial purposes to be registered

Requires all bicycles used for commercial purposes including, but not limited to, bicycle delivery and messenger services to be registered with the department of motor vehicles and insured; requires…

Carl KrugerTransportation Committee

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S4339Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Provides for appointment of a special prosecutor for criminal medical care fraud

Provides for the appointment of a special prosecutor for medical care fraud to investigate and prosecute fraud, waste and abuse in the health care industry to serve for a term of 10 years; provides…

Carl KrugerFinance Committee

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S4340Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides for administrative adjudication in the New York city parking violations bureau of bicycle traffic infractions

Provides for the administrative adjudication of traffic infractions arising out of the operation of a bicycle to be done by the parking violations bureau in the city of New York rather than the…

Carl KrugerTransportation Committee

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S4344Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Phases out the use of chlorinated solvents in this state

Phases out the use of chlorinated solvents in this state, ultimately prohibiting their use completely; creates revolving loan fund to assist businesses in such phaseout and imposes registration fees…

Carl KrugerEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4345Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Requires every school to have at least one person certified in CPR and first aid while pupils are present

Directs schools to have present at all times during which pupils are present at least one person certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid; outlines the requirements to be established…

Carl KrugerEducation Committee

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S4362Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Requires prior written notice upon hiring and once annually to all employees, informing them of the types of electronic monitoring which may occur

Requires prior written notice upon hiring and once annually to all employees, informing them of the types of electronic monitoring which may occur; when an employer has reasonable grounds to believe…

Carl KrugerLabor Committee

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S4363Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides for the department of health to establish and post signage outlining the importance of hand hygiene in the restrooms, gymnasiums and locker rooms in public

Requires the department of health to establish and post signage outlining the importance of hand hygiene in the restrooms, gymnasiums and locker rooms in public and private schools.

Carl KrugerHealth Committee

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S4371Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Revives the presumption relating to certain lung disabilities incurred by firefighters

Revives the presumption relating to certain lung disabilities incurred by firefighters.

Kenneth P. LaValleCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4372Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Enacts the "Place A Child in Every School Seat Act of 2009" for the purposes of awareness of and incentives to improve school attendance

Enacts the "Place a Child in Every School Seat Act of 2009" for the purposes of awareness of and incentives to improve school attendance and retention.

Suzi OppenheimerEducation Committee

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S4412Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Relates to standards for claims-made coverage purchased by psychiatrists

Relates to standards for claims-made coverage purchased by psychiatrists; provides that insurers may offer insureds extended reporting periods.

Owen H. JohnsonInsurance Committee

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S4414Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Prohibits the department of environmental conservation from establishing areas closed to fishing absent specific criteria for such closure; sets forth criteria

Prohibits the department of environmental conservation, as part of any statewide plan for fisheries management, from establishing areas closed to fishing without a prior determination that fishing…

Owen H. JohnsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4417Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Establishes the empire state baseball trails program

Establishes the empire state baseball trails program.

Owen H. JohnsonCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S4426Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Provides that certain lawsuits against a purveyor of food shall be banned

Prohibits lawsuits against a purveyor of food if the claim alleges the injury was caused by the long-term consumption of food; establishes conditions under which a purveyor of food can be civilly…

Owen H. JohnsonJudiciary Committee

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S443Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Enacts the honest use of refund and rebate forms act

Enacts the Honest Use of Refund and Rebate Forms Act; prohibits display of expired manufacturer's refund and rebate forms; requires availability of advertised forms and mandates that appropriate…

Carl KrugerConsumer Protection Committee

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S4439Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Requires physicians to procure and maintain one million to three million dollars malpractice insurance coverage as a condition of holding a license or limited permit

Requires all physicians licensed or permitted to practice medicine in the state of New York to procure and maintain in full force and effect a policy of medical malpractice insurance with primary…

Carl KrugerHigher Education Committee

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S444Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Prohibits the operation and storage of all terrain vehicles in certain places

Specifies public lands shall include any public street or sidewalk within any city with a population of one million or more with regard to prohibiting the operation of all terrain vehicles upon such…

Carl KrugerTransportation Committee

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S4446Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Defines the kind of assistance required to be included as part of medicaid personal care services

Defines the kind of assistance required for a recipient to obtain medicaid personal care services, as assistance with health and safety needs including hands-on assistance, supervision and cuing to…

Carl KrugerHealth Committee

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S4458Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Requires cities with populations over 45,000 to incrementally reduce emissions in diesel powered motor vehicles owned by city agencies

Requires cities with populations over 45,000 to incrementally reduce emissions in diesel powered motor vehicles owned by city agencies; defines terms.

José M. SerranoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4459Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Authorizes NYCHA survey of housing developments to determine the percentage of non-English proficient residents, requires language assistance programs

Authorizes the New York City Housing Authority to conduct a survey of housing developments under its control for the purpose of determining the percentage of non-English proficient residents in such…

José M. SerranoHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S4486Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Requires certain changes to service award programs to be subject to a mandatory referendum

Requires certain changes to service award programs to be subject to a mandatory referendum; lowers the entitlement age to fifty-five.

John J. FlanaganLocal Government Committee

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S4489Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to prohibiting the sale or use of artificial trans fats in food service establishments, mobile food service establishments and retail food stores

Relates to prohibiting the sale or use of artificial trans fats in food service establishments, mobile food service establishments and retail food stores.

Thomas K. DuaneHealth Committee

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S4497Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Requires cigarette manufacturers to disclose chemical additives and product design characteristics in cigarettes

Requires manufacturers of cigarettes sold or distributed in the state to disclose additives and product design characteristics used in the manufacture of cigarettes and to identify those substances…

Thomas K. DuaneHealth Committee

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S4499Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Directs health care professionals to provide pain-relieving medications to the extent authorized by accepted professional guidelines

Requires health care professionals to order, prescribe, administer and dispense pain-relieving medications in accordance with professional standards and guidelines.

Thomas K. DuaneHealth Committee

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S452Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Requires recognized minority group and female members on municipal civil service commissions

Increases the number of members of municipal civil service commissions from 3 to 5 and requires that at least one member thereof shall be a member of a recognized minority group as herein defined…

Carl KrugerCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4531Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Enacts provisions relating to advanced written consent and directives concerning transfer, use, disposition of cryopreserved embryos or gametes

Enacts provisions relating to the execution of written forms, prior to assisted reproductive technology services, for consent and directives for the transfer, use, and disposition of cryopreserved…

Liz KruegerJudiciary Committee

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S4543Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to elections

Relates to procedures for change of enrollment

Amends procedures for change of party enrollment to require post mark 25 days prior to a primary, general or special election.

Daniel L. SquadronElections Committee

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S455Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Creates the office of Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield inspector general

Creates the office of Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield inspector general in the department of law to investigate the activities of Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield and prosecute any instances of…

Carl KrugerFinance Committee

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S4569Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Does not allow overtime in pension computation for persons hired after January 1, 2010

Does not allow overtime in pension computation for persons hired after January 1, 2010.

Michael H. RanzenhoferCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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