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

A8697Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary
Authorizes an attorney to attach a lien to awards and settlement proceeds received by his or her client through alternative dispute resolution or settlement
Authorizes an attorney to attach a lien to awards and settlement proceeds received by his or her client through alternative dispute resolution or settlement negotiations.
Matthew TitoneJudiciary Committee
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A8703Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation
Authorizes temporary parking permits for women in their third trimester of pregnancy
Authorizes temporary parking permits for women in their third trimester of pregnancy.
Janele Hyer-SpencerTransportation Committee
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S1088Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Aligns the education law more closely with the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act as to education of homeless children

Aligns the education law more closely with the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act as to education of homeless children.

Suzi OppenheimerEducation Committee

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S1242Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Creates minority and women-owned business enterprise regional advocates

Creates minority and women-owned business enterprise regional advocates; provides that the advocates will help ensure that municipal agencies comply with the provisions of law relating to minority…

Antoine M. ThompsonFinance Committee

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S1394Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Reconstitutes the Roosevelt Island operating corporation to be the Roosevelt Island community

Reconstitutes the Roosevelt Island operating corporation board of directors; provides that the corporation shall be governed by an elected rather than appointed board; makes numerous related…

José M. SerranoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S1655Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Relates to the city of Gloversville and the town of Johnstown entering into certain cooperative agreements

Relates to the development of joint municipal economic development areas in the city of Gloversville and the town of Johnstown and provides for the determination of property tax rates for property…

Hugh T. FarleyLocal Government Committee

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S2727Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Authorizes the Long Island power authority to propose certain rate changes to the public service commission

Authorizes the Long Island power authority to propose certain rate changes to the public service commission in the amount of two and one-half percent.

Kenneth P. LaValleEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S3203Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Prohibits interviews of other party's treating physicians or health care providers in malpractice or wrongful death actions

Prohibits interviews of other party's treating physicians or health care providers in personal injury medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice or wrongful death actions.

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

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S3369Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Relates to the membership and organization of the most integrated setting coordinating council and appointment of the chairperson

Relates to the membership and organization of the most integrated setting coordinating council and appointment of the chairperson.

Carl KrugerFinance Committee

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S3637Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Changes the name of the office of temporary and disability assistance to the "office of economic support and opportunity"

Changes the name of the office of temporary and disability assistance to the "office of economic support and opportunity".

Daniel L. SquadronSocial Services Committee

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S3655Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Relates to the licensure of life settlement brokers; creates certain crimes relating to life settlement fraud; relates to premium finance agreements; repealer

Relates to the licensure of life settlement brokers; creates certain crimes relating to life settlement fraud; relates to premium finance agreements.

Neil D. BreslinInsurance Committee

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S3323Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Authorizes and directs the department of health to promulgate regulations to govern the use of chemicals in connection with the practice of nail specialty

Authorizes and directs the department of health to promulgate regulations to govern the use of chemicals in connection with the practice of nail specialty, including, but not limited to, health and…

Andrea Stewart-CousinsConsumer Protection Committee

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S4040Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to extending the authorization for the imposition of a mortgage recording tax imposed in Dutchess county

Relates to extending the authorization for the imposition of a mortgage recording tax imposed in Dutchess county until 2011.

Stephen M. SalandInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4539Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Relates to payments for certain school, fire, fire protection and ambulance districts for lands exempt from real property taxation; Peconic Bay community preservation

Relates to payments for certain school, fire, fire protection and ambulance districts for lands exempt from real property taxation for purposes which implement the Peconic Bay community preservation…

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

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S47Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Prohibits credit card issuers from increasing interest rate or imposing fee upon account of holders based on indebtedness or late payment to other creditor

Prohibits the issuer of a credit card from increasing the rate of interest or imposing a fee on the account of a holder who has made timely payments and in the minimum amounts required, based on…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Consumer Protection Committee

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S4790Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Establishes the office of the child advocate

Establishes the office of child advocate to ensure the protection and promotion of legal rights for youth in programs and facilities under OCFS.

Velmanette MontgomeryChildren And Families Committee

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S5222Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Enacts the "diplomatic immunity notification act"

Requires notification to certain federal and state agencies when certain persons with diplomatic immunity violate the law; requires a report by law enforcement or police agencies to include, but not…

Liz KruegerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5265Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Exempts white collar boxing from regulation by the state boxing commission

Exempts white collar boxing from regulation by the state boxing commission; provides that a "white collar boxer" is a person who is not a professional boxer or an amateur registered with the U.S.

Velmanette MontgomeryCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S5721Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to disposition of fine money from conditional license holders and the distribution of mandatory surcharge for alcohol related offenses

Relates to disposition of fine money imposed for infractions relating to the operation of motor vehicles by conditional license holders and the distribution of mandatory surcharge for alcohol…

David J. ValeskyTransportation Committee

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S5736Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Provides that audits of service award programs in certain political subdivisions may be obtained from the chief fiscal officer of such political subdivision

Provides that audits of service award programs in certain political subdivisions may be obtained from the chief fiscal officer of such political subdivision.

John A. DeFranciscoLocal Government Committee

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A5731Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Permits district attorneys to appeal bail decisions

Provides that where a criminal action is pending in a local criminal court or a superior court, the district attorney upon motion, may seek an order from the Appellate Division of the Department in…

James HayesCodes Committee

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A5902Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Ordered to third reading cal.413

Provides that directors of in-patient facilities and hospitals shall designate safety officers to act as special policeman

Provides that directors of in-patient facilities and hospitals shall designate safety officers to act as special policemen.

Peter RiveraOn the Assembly floor

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A6199Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Authorizes the institution of civil forfeiture actions in connection with certain misdemeanors defined in the environmental conservation law covering dumping

Authorizes the institution of civil forfeiture actions in connection with certain misdemeanors defined in the environmental conservation law prohibiting the illegal dumping of certain hazardous or…

Robert BarraCodes Committee

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A6211Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Waives the fee for a license to carry a firearm for a retired agent or representative of a law enforcement agency or bureau of the United States government

Waives the fee for a license to carry a firearm for a retired agent or representative of a law enforcement agency or bureau of the United States government.

Robert BarraCodes Committee

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A6584Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes the crimes of criminal possession of criminally diverted prescription medication and devices in the fifth, fourth, third, second and first degrees

Establishes the crimes of criminal possession of criminally diverted prescription medications and devices in the fifth, fourth, third, second and first degrees, establishes rebuttable presumptions…

Daniel BurlingCodes Committee

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A6680Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Directs superintendent of insurance to amend rules and regulations with respect to homeowners' policies

Directs superintendent of insurance to amend rules and regulations with respect to homeowners' policies; also directs study of certain facets of insurance industry including, but not limited to the…

George LatimerInsurance Committee

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A6788Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Prohibiting the taking of non-native big game mammals in a fenced or other area from which there is no means for such mammal to escape

Prohibits the taking of non-native big game mammals in a fenced or other area from which there is no means for such mammal to escape.

Deborah GlickEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A6858Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Starred on calendar

Exempts an individual licensed as a dentist and a physician who engages in the practice of dentistry from requirements for office-based surgery

Exempts an individual licensed as a dentist and a physician who engages in the practice of dentistry from requirements for office-based surgery directed at physicians and physician's assistants.

Richard GottfriedOn the Assembly floor

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A7457Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to reimbursing Medicare Part B premium payments made by retirees of the metropolitan transportation authority and its subsidiary corporations

Authorizes the metropolitan transportation authority to reimburse on a monthly basis each authority retiree the cost of the premium for such retiree's enrollment in the hospital and medical program…

Peter AbbateCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A7588Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Provides a tax credit for the purchase of certified sustainably harvested wood products

Provides a tax credit for the purchase of FSC-certified wood products.

Robin SchimmingerWays And Means Committee

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A7719Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Starred on calendar

Authorizes a study of animals life in the vicinity of the Dewey Loeffel Hazardous Waste Site

Authorizes a study of animals life in the vicinity of the Dewey Loeffel Hazardous Waste Site.

Timothy P. GordonOn the Assembly floor

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A8262Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Substituted by s5634

Removes restrictions on designation of officers or employees of subsidiary corporations of the MTA as public officers or public employees

Removes restrictions on designation of officers or employees of subsidiary corporations of the MTA as public officers or public employees.

Peter AbbateOn the Assembly floor

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A8432Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Declares a policy of equal treatment in development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies

Declares a policy of equal treatment of people of all races, cultures, religions, incomes, education levels and sexual preference in the development and enforcement of environmental laws,…

Michael GianarisEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A8510Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Provides that certain retirement system members shall be eligible for service credit while on leave due to compensable occupational injury or disease

Provides that certain retirement system members shall be eligible for service credit while on leave resulting from an occupations injury or disease found to be compensable by the workers'…

Peter AbbateGovernmental Employees Committee

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A8584Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans' affairs

Authorizes the free use of campsites, parks and public places of recreation by veterans

Authorizes the free use of campsites, parks and public places of recreation by veterans.

Adriano EspaillatVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A8602Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Provides continuous health insurance coverage to spouse or dependents of public employees who are injured in the performance of duty or taken ill as a result of duty

Provides continuous coverage at the same rate to spouse or dependents of public employees who are injured in the performance of duty or taken ill as a result of a performance of duty until such time…

Peter AbbateGovernmental Employees Committee

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A8604Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Grants school tax exemption for payment of certain school and educational expenses

Grants school tax exemption up to 90% for payment of certain school tuition and educational expenses.

Greg BallReal Property Taxation Committee

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A8606Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Requires posting of sign in all premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises which offers to assist patrons in obtaining alternative transportation

Requires the posting of a sign in all premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises which offers to assist patrons in obtaining an alternative means of transportation should their…

Adriano EspaillatEconomic Development Committee

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A8632Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Enacts the wine industry and liquor store revitalization act; repealer

Enacts the wine industry and liquor store revitalization act; authorizes grocery and drug stores to sell wine on their premises for consumption off the premises.

Joseph MorelleEconomic Development Committee

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A8649Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Designates civil deputies of the Onondaga county sheriff's department as peace officers

Designates civil deputies of the Onondaga county sheriff's department as peace officers.

Joan ChristensenCodes Committee

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A8655Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Requires committing to custody of sheriff a person against whom a verified statement has been filed alleging the intimidation of a victim or a witness while on bail

Requires the incarceration of a defendant, pending a bail revocation hearing, upon filing of a statement alleging the intimidation of a victim or witness while such defendant was at liberty on bail;…

Robin SchimmingerCodes Committee

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A8670Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Authorizes a state employee to exchange up to five days of earned and accumulated vacation credits for a cash payment

Authorizes a state employee to exchange up to five days of earned and accumulated vacation credits for a cash payment.

Peter AbbateGovernmental Employees Committee

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A8672Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Relates to the transfer of certain employees

Provides for transfer of certain employees; requires that civil service employees be transferred to a comparable title and location when the activities of an agency are abolished or curtailed.

Peter AbbateGovernmental Employees Committee

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A8701Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Adds the president of NYSERDA and the commissioner of economic development to the New York state foundation for science, technology and innovation board

Adds the president of NYSERDA and the commissioner of economic development to the New York state foundation for science, technology and innovation board and removes the executive director from such…

Francine DelMonteCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A3971Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides for mandatory imprisonment and plea restrictions for offenses victimizing the elderly and physically disabled

Defines the felonies of victimizing the elderly or physically disabled in the 3rd degree, 2nd degree and 1st degree and provides that a sentence of imprisonment must be imposed upon conviction of…

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A458Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Extends the effectiveness of chapter 631 of the laws of 1997 relating to authorizing certain medical assistance payments

Extends the effectiveness of chapter 631 of the laws of 1997 from July 1, 2009 until July 1, 2011 relating to authorizing medical assistance payments to certain clinics or diagnostic and treatment…

Rhoda JacobsSocial Services Committee

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A5160Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Directs the commissioner of transportation to complete a master plan for Republic airport

Directs the commissioner of transportation to complete a master plan for Republic airport; institutes a moratorium on building and expansion before master plan is adopted.

James ConteTransportation Committee

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A5491Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to corporate defendants

Provides that upon finding a corporate defendant liable for a criminal charge, the district attorney may simultaneously file a civil judgment against such corporate defendant.

Thomas McKevittCodes Committee

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S1784Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Directs a study of the siting processes for wind energy production facilities

Directs a study of the siting processes for wind energy production facilities and provides for a report with recommendations for an overall sitings plan.

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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