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

S1929Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government
Permits fire districts to equip emergency rescue and first aid squads
Permits the board of fire commissioners of a fire district to equip emergency rescue and first aid squads; includes the purchase of uniforms to be worn by members of emergency rescue and first aid…
Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee
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S1930Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education
Regulates the practice of naturopathic medicine
Regulates the practice of naturopathic medicine; establishes a state board for naturopathic medicine; establishes requirements to receive a limited permit in naturopathic medicine; establishes…
Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee
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S1945Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires fire company command vehicles to be equipped with a partition or cage separating the front and rear seats

Requires fire company command vehicles to be equipped with a partition or cage separating the front and rear seats.

William T. StachowskiTransportation Committee

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S1951Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Reduces certain on-premises liquor license fees

Reduces the annual fee for a license to sell liquor at retail to be consumed on the premises in cities having a population of more than 100,000 and less than one million which are outside of the…

William T. StachowskiCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S1953Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes counties to establish a handicapped parking enforcement grant program

Authorizes counties to establish a handicapped parking enforcement grant program which program shall be funded by a mandatory surcharge imposed upon persons who unlawfully use parking spaces…

William T. StachowskiTransportation Committee

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S1957Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides for the implementation of a STOP DWI signage program

Provides for the implementation of a STOP DWI memorial signage program to include the names of drunk driving victims on a sign placed along the highways of this state; provides for the placement of…

William T. StachowskiTransportation Committee

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S1964Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Requires school district representation among the membership of an industrial development agency

Requires school district representation and participation on boards of industrial development agencies.

William T. StachowskiLocal Government Committee

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S1994Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to transportation of school pupils

Provides that a board of education may, at its discretion, provide transportation for pupils residing within the school district to a nonpublic school located more than fifteen miles from the home…

Kenneth P. LaValleEducation Committee

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S2010Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Establishes the office of children and family services shall determine the community reinvestment amount to be invested in alternative services each year

Establishes the office of children and family services shall determine the community reinvestment amount to be invested in alternative services each year.

Martin J. GoldenChildren And Families Committee

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S2012Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Directs the out-of-state placement committee to develop a residential bed plan and authorizes the dormitory authority to finance new facilities

Directs the out-of-state placement committee to develop a residential bed plan and authorizes the dormitory authority to finance new facilities.

Martin J. GoldenChildren And Families Committee

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S2024Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Provides for the establishment of life long learning centers within the state university to provide courses to persons 40 or older seeking to explore life options

Provides for the establishment of life long learning centers within the state university of New York to provide courses in community colleges and colleges and universities in the state university…

Martin J. GoldenHigher Education Committee

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S2034Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Creates adult day services respite demonstration programs

Creates adult day services respite demonstration programs; authorizes the commissioner of health in conjunction with the director of the state office for the aging to establish the respite day…

Martin J. GoldenHealth Committee

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S2045Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Prohibits discrimination on account of military status in the United States armed forces

Prohibits discrimination on account of military status in the United States armed forces.

John A. DeFranciscoEducation Committee

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S2048Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Requires certain state contracts to include a provision stating all services performed under such contract shall be performed within the United States

Requires certain state contracts to include a provision stating all services performed under such contract shall be performed within the United States.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S2051Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Establishes a capped property school tax rate for persons seventy years of age or older who meet the eligibility requirements for the enhanced STAR exemption

Establishes a capped real property school tax rate for persons seventy years of age or older who meet the eligibility requirements for the enhanced school tax relief exemption.

Kenneth P. LaValleAging Committee

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S2063Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Grants courts discretion to provide juries with written instructions for use during deliberations in both civil and criminal proceedings

Grants courts discretion to provide juries with written instructions for use during deliberations in both civil and criminal proceedings.

Shirley L. HuntleyCodes Committee

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S2073Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Waives mortgage tax on the refinanced mortgage that replaces an adjustable rate mortgage initially offered at a sub-prime rate

Waives mortgage tax on the refinanced mortgage that replaces an adjustable rate mortgage initially offered at a sub-prime rate.

Shirley L. HuntleyInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2102Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Adds instances where a person may be guilty of burglary in the second degree

Provides that displaying a device that appears to be an explosive or hazardous substance but is not while knowingly entering or remaining unlawfully in a building with the intent to commit a crime…

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S2114Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Adds the prostitution of a child less than 17 by a parent, guardian or person charged with the custody of such child, to class B felony of promoting prostitution 1st

Includes within the class B felony of promoting prostitution in the first degree, the knowing advancement or profiting from the prostitution of a child less than 17 years old by such child's parent,…

Martin J. GoldenCodes CommitteeLegal

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S2115Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Establishes registry in New York city for residents who do not want circulars or other printed material or samples of a commercial nature left at residence

Establishes registry in New York City for residents who do not want circulars or other printed material or samples of a commercial nature left at residence.

Martin J. GoldenCities Committee

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S2117Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Authorizes prosecuting agency to move to have identity of undercover public officers and employees protected while testifying in court

Authorizes the people in a criminal proceeding, the presentment agency in a juvenile delinquency proceeding and a governmental agency or public employer in a civil enforcement action to move to…

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S2118Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides the same criminal penalties for endangering the welfare of a care dependent person as exist for vulnerable elderly persons

Provides the same criminal penalties for endangering the welfare of a care dependent person as exist for vulnerable elderly persons; defines care dependent person to mean any person who is a patient…

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S2128Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Protects six month "grace period" for borrowers of student loans called to active duty who resume education program

Protects six month "grace period" for borrowers of student loans called to active duty who resume education program.

Martin J. GoldenHigher Education Committee

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S2145Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Grants volunteer ambulance workers preferential treatment when applying to medical schools within New York state which receive funding from the state

Grants volunteer ambulance workers preferential treatment when applying to medical schools within New York state which receive funding from the state where there are applicants of otherwise equal…

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

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S2177Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Limits the degree of physical force a parent, guardian, or other person entrusted with the care of a child or incompetent, may use to discipline such person

Limits the degree of physical force a parent, guardian, or other person entrusted with the care of a child or incompetent, may use to discipline or otherwise protect the welfare of such person.

Ruben DiazCodes Committee

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S2186SenateA4311· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Creates the human cloning prohibition act

Creates the human cloning prohibition act which makes it unlawful for any person or entity, public or private, to intentionally or knowingly perform or attempt to perform human cloning; defines…

Martin J. GoldenHealth CommitteeHealth

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S2188Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Relates to requirements for the transfer of patient medical records in certain circumstances

Requires a health care provider or facility which has determined to cease to do business or which is transferring its ownership or otherwise interrupting its services for a permanent or extended…

Martin J. GoldenHigher Education Committee

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S2197Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Establishes the commission on the infrastructure of New York state and provides for its powers and duties

Establishes the commission on the infrastructure of New York state to ensure that the infrastructure of the state meets current and future demand and facilitates economic growth, is maintained in a…

Martin J. GoldenFinance Committee

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S2198Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires certain trucks, tractors and tractor-trailer or semitrailer combinations to be equipped with convex mirrors

Requires trucks, tractors and tractor-trailer or semitrailer combinations to be equipped with convex mirrors when registered in or regularly making deliveries in a city with a population of one…

Martin J. GoldenTransportation Committee

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S2199Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes distinctive license plates for Korean Defense veterans or the spouse of any such veteran

Authorizes distinctive license plates for Korean Defense veterans who were awarded the Korean Defense Service Medal, provides that an additional one time service charge of ten dollars shall be…

Martin J. GoldenTransportation Committee

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S2219Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Requires all dogs and their owners to successfully complete obedience training

Requires all dogs and their owners to successfully complete obedience training.

Ruben DiazAgriculture Committee

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S2243Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes presumption (rebuttable) that an applicant for a pistol or revolver license has proper cause for issuance thereof

Establishes a presumption (rebuttable) that an applicant for a pistol or revolver license (including to have and carry concealed such a firearm) has proper cause for issuance thereof unless the…

Dale M. VolkerCodes Committee

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S2249Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Relates to the dedicated occupational safety and health training and education and occupational health clinic programs fund

Relates to the dedicated occupational safety and health training and education and occupational health clinic programs fund.

George OnoratoFinance Committee

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S2259Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes issuance of distinctive number plates to members of the Seneca Nation of Indians

Authorizes issuance of distinctive number plates to members of the Seneca Nation of Indians.

Catharine YoungTransportation Committee

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S1559Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Eliminates the real property tax exemption for fire districts, fire protection districts and ambulance districts developed through industrial development agencies

Eliminates the real property tax exemption for fire districts, fire protection districts and ambulance districts developed through industrial development agencies.

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

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S1568Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Increases penalties for sale of controlled substances if it occurs on park grounds or playgrounds; defines park grounds or playgrounds

Adds "park grounds and playgrounds" to statute currently providing increased penalties for sale of controlled substances to certain persons if occurs on or within 1,000 feet of school grounds;…

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S1569Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Elevates severity of patronizing a prostitute and permitting prostitution, and makes certain provisions of promoting prostitution violent felonies

Makes promoting prostitution in the first degree and certain provisions of promoting prostitution in the second and third degrees violent felony offenses; increases the severity of the penalties for…

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S1572Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Provides for the prescription drug reimportation protection program for the investigation of the sale of unsafe drugs including internet sales

Provides for the prescription drug reimportation protection program to be established by the superintendent of state police, for the investigation of the sale of unsafe drugs including internet sales.

Martin J. GoldenFinance Committee

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S1580Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes suspension or revocation of driving privileges in this state upon conviction of procuring alcoholic beverages for a person under the age of twenty-one

Authorizes suspension or revocation of driving privileges in this state upon conviction of procuring alcoholic beverages for a person under the age of twenty-one.

Martin J. GoldenTransportation Committee

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S1582Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to elections

Establishes procedures for abstract and form of ballot proposals

Requires concurrent resolutions or laws containing statewide ballot proposals to include the form of submission on the ballot to a vote of the people, which form to be limited to a short title of…

Carl KrugerElections Committee

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S1587Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Provides a zoning incentive program to municipalities for affordable housing; appropriation

Establishes a zoning incentive program within the division of housing and community renewal to provide grants to municipalities to encourage the establishment of affordable housing; appropriates…

Carl KrugerHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S1589Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Establishes the state commission for the integrity of the criminal justice system and provides for its powers and duties

Establishes the state commission for the integrity of the criminal justice system and provides for its powers and duties; such commission shall, upon its own initiative, investigate, hold hearings,…

Eric T. SchneidermanJudiciary Committee

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S1593Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Relates to medicaid expenditure reporting

Relates to medicaid expenditure reporting; requires the governor to submit to the legislature within 30 days of the executive budget, a detailed medicaid expenditure report enumerating all medicaid…

Martin J. GoldenFinance Committee

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S1597Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Permits school boards of education in certain school districts to enact a policy to provide student transportation based upon patterns of actual ridership

Permits school boards of election in certain school districts to enact a policy to provide student transportation based upon patterns of actual ridership.

Craig M. JohnsonEducation Committee

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S1601Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Allows modifications reducing federal adjusted gross income for income tax purposes for the purchase and installation of farm waste electric generating equipment

Allows modifications reducing federal adjusted gross income for purposes of tax on personal income for the purchase and installation of farm waste electric generating equipment on land used in…

David J. ValeskyInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1615Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Requires the legislature to meet daily if it fails to pass the state budget prior to April first

Requires the legislature to meet daily, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, if the legislature fails to pass the state budget prior to April first of any year, until such budget is passed.

David J. ValeskyInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1622Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Sets forth the manner by which an owner of real property in the town of Southampton which is bisected by a school district boundary shall pay school taxes

Sets forth the manner by which an owner of real property in the town of Southampton, county of Suffolk, which is bisected by a school district boundary shall pay real property school taxes.

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

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S1627Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides a tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic properties; repealer

Provides a tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic properties.

Craig M. JohnsonInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1647Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Requires the judge in a criminal proceeding or in a family court proceeding, upon issuance of an order of protection to inquire as to the possession of a firearm by the defendant or respondant

Requires the judge in a criminal proceeding or in a family court proceeding, upon issuance of an order of protection, to inquire as to the ownership of a firearm by the defendant or respondent.

Eric T. SchneidermanCodes Committee

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