Bills by

Ellen C. Jaffee

Assembly Member

11,958 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

11,958 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

A1563Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported referred to ways and means
Abolishes the market clearing price
Abolishes the use of a market clearing price relating to the buying of electricity at an auction held by the independent systems operator.
Richard BrodskyWays And Means Committee
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S5292Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Substituted by a7917d
Relates to the requirement of exercising due care in the operation of a motor vehicle to avoid colliding with any bicyclist, pedestrian or domestic animal
Relates to the requirement of exercising due care in the operation of a motor vehicle to avoid colliding with any bicyclist, pedestrian or domestic animal; provides penalties for causing physical…
Daniel L. SquadronOn the Senate floor

S5843Senate· Signed Jun 15, 2010· Signed chap.123

Authorizes the dormitory authority to construct and finance certain facilities of the Convent of the Sacred Heart School of New York

Authorizes the dormitory authority to construct and finance certain facilities of the Convent of the Sacred Heart School of New York.

Liz KruegerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A8827Assembly· Signed Jun 15, 2010· Signed chap.117

Relates to the enforcement of child day care safety and standards; repealer

Relates to the enforcement of child day care safety and standards.

William ScarboroughSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A8525Assembly· Signed Jun 15, 2010· Signed chap.116

Provides the timing of appointment of commissioners of election where no members of a legislative body who are members of the political party filing the certificate

Provides the timing of appointment of commissioners of election where no members of a legislative body who are members of the political party filed the certificate.

Addie JenneSigned by Governor

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S5280Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Advanced to third reading

Relates to the operation of traffic-control signal photo violation-monitoring devices

Relates to the operation of traffic-control signal photo violation-monitoring devices.

Daniel L. SquadronOn the Senate floor

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A8720Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported referred to codes

Requires the office of children and family services to track and report elder abuse

Requires the office of children and family services to track and report elder abuse and to issue a biennial report to the governor and legislature and office for the aging regarding the incidence of…

Jeffrey DinowitzCodes Committee

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S1205Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Referred to economic development

Allows non-violent felons to become eligible for a barber license

Allows non-violent felons to become eligible for a barber license.

Antoine M. ThompsonEconomic Development Committee

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S3193Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Relates to the publication by the state of the receipt of unclaimed funds

Relates to the publication by the state of the receipt of unclaimed funds.

Toby Ann StaviskyRules Committee

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S3862Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Advanced to third reading

Establishes the crimes of vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter in an active work zone and intrusion into an active work zone

Establishes the crimes of vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter in an active work zone and intrusion into an active work zone.

Diane J. SavinoOn the Senate floor

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S4785Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires that prior to a contract with the state or other public entity being effective, a report must be filed with the comptroller disclosing financial interests

Requires that prior to a contract with the state or other public entity being effective, a report must be filed with the comptroller disclosing financial interests.

Liz KruegerCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A4291Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported referred to codes

Enacts the "unmarked burial site protection act", to regulate the discovery of burial grounds, human remains and funerary objects

Enacts the "unmarked burial site protection act"; requires the cessation of all ground disturbing activities upon the discovery of a burial ground, human remains or funerary objects, and requires…

Steven EnglebrightCodes Committee

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S3074Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Relates to the thruway authority installing local attraction videos at service areas along the thruway system

Relates to the thruway authority installing local attraction videos at service areas along the thruway system; makes definitions; allows thruway authority to charge fees to businesses, organizations…

David J. ValeskyRules Committee

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S3190Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Enacts the water-based fire protection licensure act

Enacts the water-based fire protection licensure act for the purpose of regulating the business of layout, installing, servicing, repairing, inspecting, testing and maintenance of automatic…

Diane J. SavinoRules Committee

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S3446Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Directs telephone corporations to use information regarding federal and state assistance programs that qualify recipients for telephone Lifeline service

Directs telephone corporations to use information regarding federal and state assistance programs that qualify recipients for telephone lifeline service in offering such service.

Bill PerkinsRules Committee

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S2089Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Relates to the manner of posting and changing beer prices to beer wholesalers and retail licensees

Relates to the manner of posting and changing beer prices to beer wholesalers and retail licensees.

Pedro Espada Jr.Rules Committee

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S1548Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Amend and recommit to rules

Enacts the Omnibus Auto Theft Victim Protection Act

Enacts the Omnibus Auto Theft Victim Protection Act to promote citizen involvement in deterring motor vehicle theft and apprehending those responsible by establishing a toll-free hotline to provide…

Toby Ann StaviskyRules Committee

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S2517Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Establishes a process for the regulation of collecting, recording, and disclosing confidential information by state employees

Establishes a process for regulating the collecting, recording, and disclosing of confidential information by state employees; defines "confidential information".

Antoine M. ThompsonGovernmental Operations Committee

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S3865Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Relates to notices to non-marital fathers in adoption, surrenders and termination of parental rights proceedings and consents to adoptions

Relates to notices to non-marital fathers in adoption, surrenders and termination of parental rights proceedings and consents to adoptions in family and surrogate's courts.

Velmanette MontgomeryJudiciary Committee

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S1213Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Relates to the designation of representatives, one upon recommendation of the mayor of Buffalo and one by the Buffalo common council, to the Niagara Frontier transporation authority

Adds two representatives, one upon written recommendation of the mayor of Buffalo and one by the Buffalo common council, to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority board of directors.

Antoine M. ThompsonRules Committee

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S4019Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Relates to the issuance of permits for the use of fireworks and pyrotechnics on state property

Relates to the issuance of permits for the use of fireworks and pyrotechnics on state property.

George WinnerRules Committee

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S4423Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Authorizes members of the state police to engage in certain outside employment

Permits members of the state police to engage in outside employment unless such employment is substantially related to police duties, in conflict with police duties or forbidden by law.

Owen H. JohnsonRules Committee

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S788Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Permits all bars and restaurants to be able to offer Quick Draw irrespective of the percentage of sales from food

Permits all bars and restaurants to be able to offer Quick Draw irrespective of the percentage of sales from food.

James S. AlesiRules Committee

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S3856SenateA3243· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Amended on third reading 3856b

Establishes it shall be unlawful for a person to have his or her application to rent or lease a residence to be denied due to prior housing court proceedings

Establishes it shall be unlawful for a person to have his or her application to rent or lease a residence to be denied due to a previous housing court proceeding; allows a person aggrieved to…

Liz KruegerOn the Senate floor

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S4144Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Creates a temporary state commission on personal privacy and provides for its powers, functions and duties; appropriation

Creates a temporary state commission on personal privacy, in light of the rapid advancement of technology in recent years, and provides for its powers, functions and duties; provides that said…

Carl KrugerRules Committee

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S4267Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Requires lobbyist business records to be retained for 3 biennial filing periods rather than for 3 years

Requires lobbyist business records to be retained for 3 biennial filing periods rather than for 3 years.

Carl KrugerRules Committee

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S4600Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Enacts provisions of law relating to enhanced accountability and transparency by and mandate relief for local governments

Enacts provisions of law relating to enhanced accountability and transparency by and mandate relief for local governments; relates to audits by the state comptroller of certain organizations…

Andrea Stewart-CousinsRules Committee

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S1126Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Establishes the save our sight program and the save our sight fund to provide vision screening and educational information

Establishes the save our sight program and the save our sight fund to promote vision health and safety for children; targets children with amblyopia for support regarding such children's vision;…

Bill PerkinsRules Committee

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S4041Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Provides for medical use of marihuana

Legalizes the possession, manufacture, use, delivery, transfer, transport or administration of marihuana by a certified patient or designated caregiver for a certified medical use; prescribes…

Thomas K. DuaneRules Committee

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S4051Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Relates to the educational preparation for practice of professional nursing

Requires registered professional nurses to attain a baccalaureate degree in nursing within ten years of their initial licensure; provides exemptions for those currently licensed or enrolled in…

Toby Ann StaviskyRules Committee

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S41Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Changes the penalty for practicing or appearing as an attorney-at-law without being admitted and registered to a felony

Provides that practicing or appearing as an attorney-at-law without being admitted and registered shall be a class E felony instead of a misdemeanor.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Judiciary Committee

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S4915Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Exempts a homeowner from any tax increases when installing a solar energy system on their home

Exempts a homeowner from any tax increases when installing a solar energy system on their home.

Antoine M. ThompsonRules Committee

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S1142Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Authorizes the use of closed-circuit television for the taking of testimony from a witness who is determined to be adverse

Authorizes the use of closed-circuit television for the taking of testimony from a witness who is determined to be adverse; a witness is adverse when he or she is called to testify in a criminal…

Bill PerkinsRules Committee

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S1422Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Expands eligibility for crime victims' compensation to include domestic partners

Expands eligibility for those who receive awards under crime victims' compensation to include a domestic partner; defines domestic partner; further provides for out-of-pocket loss to include the…

Eric T. SchneidermanRules Committee

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S1837Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Referred to election law

Authorizes full-time college students to act as election inspectors and poll clerks in the election district where their colleges are located

Authorizes, under certain circumstances, full-time and university students to act as election inspectors and poll clerks in the election district where their college or university is located.

Jeffrey D. KleinElection Law Committee

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A1239Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Substituted by s2614b

Enacts the "access to justice in lending act"

Enacts the "access to justice in lending act"; relates to a mortgagor's right to recover attorney's fees in actions or proceedings arising out of foreclosures of residential property which consists…

Rory LancmanOn the Assembly floor

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S2642Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Relates to recovery of certain housing accommodations by a landlord

Relates to recovery of certain housing accommodations by a landlord; limits a landlord's ability to take possession of units for their own primary residence, permit recovery of only one unit, and…

Daniel L. SquadronRules Committee

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S2098Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Relates to training and education for sustainable wage jobs and traditional and nontraditional employment in public assistance employment programs

Relates to training and education for sustainable wage jobs and traditional and non-traditional employment in public assistance employment programs.

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S3198Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Relates to establishing the New York state telehealth/telemedicine act

Promotes the development, provision and accesibility of telehealth/telemedicine services in New York state; establishes a telehealth/telemedicine research grant fund.

David J. ValeskyRules Committee

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A4096Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported referred to ways and means

Relates to training and education for sustainable wage jobs and traditional and nontraditional employment in public assistance employment programs

Relates to training and education for sustainable wage jobs and traditional and non-traditional employment in public assistance employment programs.

Joan MillmanWays And Means Committee

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S1067Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Amend and recommit to rules

Creates a temporary state commission to study medicaid for prescription drugs

Creates a temporary state commission to study and evaluate medicaid reimbursement plans and rates for prescription drugs and potential cost-saving measures related thereto; consists of sixteen…

Carl KrugerRules Committee

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S3764Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Referred to codes

Includes within the class D felony of assault in the second degree, the intentional causing of physical injury to a station cleaner or terminal cleaner

Includes within the class D felony of assault in the second degree, the intentional causing of physical injury to a station cleaner or terminal cleaner employed by a mass transit company, while such…

Kevin S. ParkerCodes Committee

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S4688Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Referred to codes

Raises the monetary value of damaged property that is considered criminal mischief or securities fraud

Raises the monetary value of damaged property that is considered criminal mischief or securities fraud.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonCodes Committee

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A2374Assembly· Signed Jun 15, 2010· Signed chap.112

Enacts the "jury pool fair representation act"

Enacts the "jury pool fair representation act"; provides for the collection of demographic data for jurors who present for service and for the submission of such data in an annual report to the…

Rory LancmanSigned by Governor

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