Bills by

James S. Alesi

Senator

367 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →alesi@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

367 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

J3234Senate· Moved Jan 20, 2010· Adopted
Congratulating Mark Collins upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout
James S. AlesiAdopted
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J3237Senate· Moved Jan 20, 2010· Adopted
Congratulating Nicholas H. Amering upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout
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S6446Senate· Moved Jan 12, 2010· Referred to health

Directs the commissioner of health to establish standards for the cadmium that children's jewelry may contain

Directs the commissioner of health to establish standards for the cadmium that children's jewelry may contain.

James S. AlesiHealth Committee

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S5096Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides that any tax under this article which amounts to one dollar or less, from the time it is due and payable, shall not be a personal debt of the person, to the state

Provides that any tax under this article which amounts to one dollar or less, from the time it is due and payable, shall not be a personal debt of the person, to the state of New York.

James S. AlesiInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5246Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Authorizes Stanley Chizuk to receive retirement service credit for prior service

Authorizes Stanley Chizuk to receive retirement service credit for prior service.

James S. AlesiCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S5244Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Provides that no business, corporation, company, banking organization or mortgage lender shall send an unsolicited negotiable instrument through the mail

Provides that no business, corporation, company, banking organization or mortgage lender shall send an unsolicited negotiable instrument through the mail; defines "negotiable instrument" to mean any…

James S. AlesiConsumer Protection Committee

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S5092Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Prohibits persons under the age of ten from being a passenger on a motorcycle

Prohibits persons under the age of ten from being a passenger on a motorcycle.

James S. AlesiTransportation Committee

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S5648Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires public notice and hearing prior to any planned substantial change in service

Requires public notice and hearing prior to any planned substantial change in service; defines "substantial change in service" to mean any change in frequency of service or change in route or…

James S. AlesiTransportation Committee

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S5245Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Makes it unlawful for any animal owner to allow his or her animal to run at large on public property

Makes it unlawful for any animal owner to allow his or her animal to run at-large on public property.

James S. AlesiAgriculture Committee

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S2580Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Requires mandatory jail time for repeat violators of orders of protection

Requires mandatory jail time of no less than thirty days for repeat violators of orders of protection.

James S. AlesiChildren And Families Committee

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S528Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Relates to permanent total disability benefits received by disabled volunteer firefighters

Relates to permanent total disability benefits received by disabled volunteer firefighters; provides for a cost-of-living adjustment to such benefits.

James S. AlesiLocal Government Committee

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S529Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Requires all insurance policies to provide a certain amount of coverage for hearing aids

Requires all health insurance policies to provide insurance coverage for the cost of hearing aids; provides that such coverage shall include coverage of at least $1,000 over a three year period;…

James S. AlesiInsurance Committee

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S530Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Exempts injuries or occupational diseases sustained in perpetration of a felony or misdemeanor from workers' compensation coverage

Exempts from workers' compensation coverage an injury or occupational disease sustained in the perpetration by the employee of a felony or misdemeanor for which the employee is convicted.

James S. AlesiLabor Committee

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S531Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Establishes a veteran's outreach center distinctive license plate

Establishes a veterans outreach center distinctive license plate.

James S. AlesiTransportation Committee

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S541Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires persons convicted of driving while intoxicated who are injured as a result and medically transported to a hospital to pay for same before license reissuance

Requires persons convicted of driving while intoxicated who are injured as a result of such offense and are medically transported to a hospital to pay for such medical transport and other…

James S. AlesiTransportation Committee

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S542Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Extends the availability of the STAR exemption to certain business property

Extends the availability of the STAR exemption to certain business property provided such property is owned by the owner of an unincorporated business having no more than 100 employees or by other…

James S. AlesiLocal Government Committee

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S543Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the issuance of distinctive license plates to severely disabled volunteer firefighters

Authorizes the issuance of distinctive license plates to severely disabled volunteer firefighters; provides for an annual service charge of fifteen dollars to be charged for such plates.

James S. AlesiTransportation Committee

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S544Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Requires retail businesses to restrict the use of non-compostable plastic bags

Requires retail businesses to restricting the use of non-compostable plastic bags by fifty percent of the current volume by 2012 and completely ban the use of such bags by 2014; defines terms;…

James S. AlesiConsumer Protection Committee

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S772Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides a modification reducing federal gross income in determining New York adjusted gross income for active volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance members

Provides a modification reducing federal adjusted gross income (USAGI) in determining New York adjusted gross income (NYAGI) for state income tax purposes for active volunteer firefighters and…

James S. AlesiInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S774Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Makes election day a school holiday

Makes election day a school holiday; authorizes school districts to receive school aid for up to two days for general and/or special elections.

James S. AlesiEducation Committee

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S780Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Prohibits refusal to issue or renew certain insurance policies solely on the ground of the nature of the occupation of the applicant

Provides that no insurer shall refuse to issue or renew a covered policy of property/casualty insurance or include a provision therein limiting coverage solely on the ground of the nature of the…

James S. AlesiInsurance Committee

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S783Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Prohibits licensees for on-premises consumption from serving alcohol while a person under the age of 21 is present

Prohibits licensees for on-premises consumption which are bars and clubs and which advertise, promote or hold any event which is targeted to persons under the age of 21, from serving alcohol while a…

James S. AlesiInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S792Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to exempting a motor vehicle with an automatic or remote car starter from certain prohibitions

Exempts a motor vehicle with an automatic or remote car starter from the prohibition of leaving an unattended motor vehicle provided that all the doors of such vehicle are locked.

James S. AlesiTransportation Committee

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S1074Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

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…

James S. AlesiHigher Education Committee

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S533Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Grants excusal from jury duty to persons 70 years of age or older who have documented disabilities or health problems

Grants excusal from jury duty to persons 70 years of age or older who have documented disabilities or health problems.

James S. AlesiJudiciary Committee

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S540Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to tax table benefit recapture; repealer

Raises the cap on income levels triggering the supplemental tax in an effort to decrease the tax burden on joint filers and heads-of-households.

James S. AlesiInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S770Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of toys and child care products containing bisphenol-A or phthalates

Prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of certain toys and child care products containing bisphenol-A or phthalates; imposes a civil fine of not less than $10,000 a day for violation of…

James S. AlesiConsumer Protection Committee

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S779Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Creates a "stop prostate cancer" distinctive license plate program and applies revenues to the prostate and testicular cancer research and education fund

Creates a "stop prostate cancer" distinctive license plate program and applies the net revenues raised from the new program to the purposes of the prostate and testicular cancer research and…

James S. AlesiTransportation Committee

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S781Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Extends the enhanced STAR exemption to permanent total disabled volunteer firefighters

Extends the enhanced school tax relief exemption to permanent total disabled volunteer firefighters.

James S. AlesiLocal Government Committee

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S773Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Requires crime victims, upon request, to be notified of parole hearing of perpetrator of crime

Requires crime victims, upon request, to be notified of parole release interview of perpetrator of crime against such victim not later than sixty days prior to such interview; notice shall identify…

James S. AlesiCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S777Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Prohibits use, purchase and storage of mercury and mercury instruments in schools

Prohibits the use, purchase and storage of mercury and mercury instruments in schools; mercury instruments may continue to be used if no reasonably acceptable mercury-free alternative is available,…

James S. AlesiEducation Committee

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S787Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Increases penalties for criminal convictions of drunk or drugged driving where a child, under the age of 17, is a passenger

Increases penalties for criminal conviction of drunk or drugged driving in those cases where a child, under the age of seventeen, is a passenger in the vehicle being operated in violation of the…

James S. AlesiTransportation Committee

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S790Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Clarifies the application of the accountability standards, open meetings law and freedom of information requirements to local development corporations

Clarifies the application of the accountability standards, open meetings law and freedom of information requirements to local development corporations.

James S. AlesiCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S791Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Prohibits work release programs from operating in areas zoned exclusively residential by a municipality

Prohibits prison work release programs from operating in areas zoned as exclusively residential by a municipality.

James S. AlesiCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S1790Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Provides that with every retirement application form, members shall receive an option election form

Provides that with every retirement application form, members shall receive an option election form.

James S. AlesiCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S532Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Requires basic CPR training in secondary school health education curricula

Provides basic CPR training in secondary school health education curricula; requires the regents to consider the inclusion of CPR instruction as part of the standards for inclusion in curriculum…

James S. AlesiEducation Committee

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S535Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Repeals the income limitation for the senior citizen enhanced school tax relief (STAR) exemption

Repeals the income limitation for the senior citizen enhanced school tax relief (STAR) exemption for the 2004-2005 school year and thereafter; applies only to exemption applications for the…

James S. AlesiAging Committee

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S545Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides that tissue or non-transplant organs from cadaveric donors shall be procured only in a hospital, morgue or other licensed facility

Provides that tissue or non-transplant organs from cadaveric donors shall be procured only in a hospital, morgue or other facility licensed for the purpose of tissue or organ procurement.

James S. AlesiHealth Committee

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S1791Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Relates to the study of law in certain non approved law schools to be eligible to sit for the New York state bar exam

Relates to the study of law in certain non American Bar Association approved law schools to be eligible to sit for the New York state bar exam, so long as they meet all other requirements…

James S. AlesiHigher Education Committee

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S778Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Removes requirement that person be informed of the consequences of such act to be guilty of the crime of false personation; raises penalty from class B to class A

Removes requirement that person be informed of the consequences of such act to be guilty of the crime of false personation; raises penalty for false personation from a class B to a class A…

James S. AlesiCodes Committee

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S782Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides for more stringent control over the lead content of jewelry sold in New York state

Provides for more stringent control over the lead content of jewelry sold in New York state.

James S. AlesiEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S784Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides a personal income tax credit for the donation of blood

Provides a personal income tax credit for the donation of blood to the American Red Cross or other qualifying blood bank.

James S. AlesiInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S789Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Requires siting, erection, purchase, repair, enlargement and remodeling of healthy and high performance school buildings

Requires the plans and specifications for the siting, erection, purchase, repair, enlargement or remodeling of school buildings in every school district to be subject to the approval of the…

James S. AlesiEducation Committee

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