Bills by

George D. Maziarz

Senator

195 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →maziarz@nysenate.gov

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

195 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

S1048Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation
Increases penalties for certain alcohol related driving convictions
Increases penalties for repeat driving while ability impaired conviction committed within the preceding ten years or for a fourth conviction for a similar offense.
George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee
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S1183Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications
Relates to the authority of the power authority of the state of New York with regards to replacement power
Relates to the authority of the power authority of the state of New York with regards to replacement power from the Niagara and Saint Lawrence-FDR projects.
George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee
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S1401Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Enacts "Jilly's law"; adds criteria for determining whether to issue an order of recognizance or bail

Enacts "Jilly's law"; adds criteria for determining whether to issue an order of recognizance or bail; grants court discretion to order a defendant on bail to submit to the use of an electronic…

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S1419Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Relates to the assessed valuation of certain real property used for residential real property in the county of Orleans

Exempts Orleans county from the requirement that the assessed value of residential real property used for rental purposes take into account the impact of any rent restrictions, affordability…

George D. MaziarzLocal Government Committee

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S1455Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Prohibits rescinding certain real property tax exemptions on real property owned by siblings

Provides for a real property tax exemption on real property owned by siblings, one of whom is over 65, once granted, shall not be rescinded solely because of the death of the older sibling as long…

George D. MaziarzAging Committee

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S2149Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Increases the fines for certain handicapped parking violations

Increases the maximum fine for unauthorized off-street parking in a space designated for the handicapped from seventy-five dollars to one hundred dollars for the first offense and the minimum fine…

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S2150Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes definitions with respect to larceny from mentally disabled or mentally incapacitated persons

Establishes definitions with respect to larceny from mentally disabled or mentally incapacitated persons; sets forth an affirmative defense if the defendant appropriated the property in the course…

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S2153Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to providing a tax credit for the purchase of gun safety equipment

Provides a 25% tax credit against personal income taxes for the purchase of gun safety equipment up to $500.

George D. MaziarzInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2534Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Enacts the "Niagara parks reinvestment act"

Enacts the "Niagara parks reinvestment act"; requires fifty percent of parking revenue generated at state parks in the county of Niagara to be deposited in the Niagara parks reinvestment fund;…

George D. MaziarzCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S2536Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Relates to the time period which an application for refund can be made when the refund is based on a clerical error or unlawful entry

Relates to the time period which an application for refund can be made when the refund is based on a clerical error or unlawful entry by allowing a full refund without time limitation.

George D. MaziarzLocal Government Committee

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S2858Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Enacts the "aquatic nuisance species coalition participation act"

Enacts the "aquatic nuisance species coalition participation act"; authorizes the department of environmental conservation to participate in the Great Lakes aquatic nuisance species coalition.

George D. MaziarzEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S310Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Includes portable x-ray services and laboratory and other diagnostic procedures provided in mobile settings as covered services for medical assistance

Includes portable x-ray services and laboratory and other diagnostic procedures provided in mobile settings pursuant to the order of a physician as covered services for medical assistance; defines…

George D. MaziarzHealth Committee

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S3212Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Prohibits level two or three sex offenders from voting at a school or facility for children

Prohibits level two or three sex offenders from voting at a school or facility for children.

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S3218Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Exempts bicycles from sales and compensating use tax

Exempts bicycles from sales and compensating use tax.

George D. MaziarzInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3219Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to permitting direct access to laboratory results

Provides that a patient who is eighteen years of age or older shall have the right to request a report of any laboratory results of tests performed on such person.

George D. MaziarzHealth Committee

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S3220Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Authorizes mutual aid agreements between counties for the provision of services by coroners and medical examiners

Authorizes mutual aid agreements between counties for the provision of services by coroners and medical examiners.

George D. MaziarzLocal Government Committee

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S3406Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Permits N.Y. state and N.Y. city teachers' retirement system members to claim retirement credit for up to 10 years of federal teaching service

Permits New York state teachers' and New York city teachers' retirement system members to obtain retirement credit for up to ten years of federal teaching service, including service with VISTA, Head…

George D. MaziarzCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S3548Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Provides that an eligible member of the public retirement system may buy service credit for certain military service with two years of credited service

Provides that an eligible member of the public retirement system may buy service credit for certain military service with two years of credited service.

George D. MaziarzCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4098Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides for the town of Ogden, Monroe county, to control the town speed limits

Provides for the town of Ogden, Monroe county, to control the town speed limits.

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S4121Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Provides veto power to the governor over acts of the power authority of the state of New York

Provides veto power to the governor over acts of the power authority of the state of New York.

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S435Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Authorizes a county, city, town or village to adopt a local law providing for a bulletin board for the purpose of displayng upcoming veterans related events

Requires a bulletin board dedicated to veteran's affairs and events to be displayed and maintained in each city or town hall.

George D. MaziarzVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S1371Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

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.

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1398Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Enacts the "Guy Kyler Act" making provisions relating to suspension of vessel operation privileges and motor vehicle licenses for operating under the influence

Enacts the "Guy Kyler Act"; provides for the suspension of vessel operation privileges, suspension of a vessel registration and motor vehicle licenses and registrations upon the conviction for the…

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S1400Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to plea bargains in felony sex offense cases; provides that certain pleas shall result in certain minimum punishments

Provides that where a defendant is charged with a felony sex offense, then any plea of guilty must be or must include at least a plea of guilty to a sex felony.

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S1402Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Establishes a civilian medal of valor for conspicuous and unselfish acts of valor, heroism or courage in assisting any other person

Establishes a civilian medal of valor for conspicuous and unselfish acts of valor, heroism or courage in assisting any other person; creates within the executive department, a civilian medal of…

George D. MaziarzFinance Committee

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S1403Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Increases killing or injuring a police animal from class A misdemeanor to class D felony

Increases penalties for killing or injuring a police animal by providing that such offense shall be a class D felony; includes the intentional killing or injuring of an animal which can reasonably…

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S1404Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Establishes additional penalties for prohibited sales of alcoholic beverages

Provides that a person who illegally sells, gives away or delivers an alcoholic beverage to a minor shall have his or her license to drive a motor vehicle suspended for a period of thirty days for a…

George D. MaziarzMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S1416Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Enacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act

Enacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act; creates statewide nursing recruitment incentive and retention pilot initiatives; establishes the New York state nursing recruitment…

George D. MaziarzLabor Committee

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S1456Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Relation to the small claims assessment review program

Permits non-occupying owners of one, two, and three family structures to file claims with the small claims assessment review program established by the supreme court.

George D. MaziarzLocal Government Committee

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S5872Senate· Moved Jul 16, 2009· Substituted by a8826

Relates to the specialty pharmacy program

Exempts certain pharmacies owned and operated by a not-for-profit organization solely for the purpose of providing drugs to individuals diagnosed with cystic fibrosis from the provisions of the…

George D. MaziarzOn the Senate floor

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S4522Senate· Moved Jul 15, 2009· Substituted by a7711a

Authorizes Shannon Brett and James DeFilipps to obtain service credit for service as deputies in the county of Orleans

Authorizes Shannon Brett and James DeFilipps to obtain service credit for service as deputies in the county of Orleans.

George D. MaziarzOn the Senate floor

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S5786Senate· Moved Jun 30, 2009· Substituted by a8045a

Provides for an extender of 2 years for the safe patient handling demonstration program

Provides for an extension of 2 years for the safe patient handling demonstration program.

George D. MaziarzOn the Senate floor

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S3405Senate· Moved Jun 30, 2009· Substituted by a7795

Authorizes Niagara county to continue to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes

Authorizes Niagara county to continue to impose an additional one percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes until November 30, 2011.

George D. MaziarzOn the Senate floor

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S2901Senate· Moved Jun 30, 2009· Substituted by a6884

Extends the period during which the county of Orleans is authorized to impose additional rates of sales and compensating use taxes

Extends the period during which the county of Orleans is authorized to impose additional rates of sales and compensating use taxes.

George D. MaziarzOn the Senate floor

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