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

S2342Senate· Signed May 12, 2009· Signed chap.30
Relates to extending certain provisions of chapter 729 of 1994 relating to health insurance benefits and contributions of retired employees of school districts
Relates to extending certain provisions of chapter 729 of 1994 relating to health insurance benefits and contributions of retired employees of school districts until 2010.
Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor
Signed into law
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S5257Senate· Moved May 11, 2009· Recommit, enacting clause stricken
Relates to special provisions for not-for-profit sales
Relates to special provisions for not-for-profit sales.
Ruth Hassell-ThompsonStricken

S2394Senate· Moved May 11, 2009· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Establishes criteria for notice to be filed and served when done by electronic means in N.Y. city

Establishes criteria for notice to be filed and served when done by electronic means in a city having a population of more than one million; provides for an application for leave to serve a late…

John A. DeFranciscoStricken

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S3834Senate· Moved May 11, 2009· Substituted by a730

Provides a clarification of the exemption of certain damages recovered by or on behalf of patients of residential health care facilities

Provides a clarification of the exemption of certain damages recovered by or on behalf of patients of residential health care facilities.

Thomas K. DuaneOn the Senate floor

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S818Senate· Moved May 11, 2009· Substituted by a7458

Permits an agency to extend the last date for submission of comments on a proposed rule by publishing notice of extension in state register

Permits a state agency to extend the last date for submission of comments on a proposed rule by publishing notice of extension in the state register; provides that any citizen or resident may ask…

Carl KrugerOn the Senate floor

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S4236Senate· Moved May 11, 2009· Substituted by a7665

Extends Nassau county's authority to initiate and enforce certain actions under the environmental conservation law until October 1, 2011

Extends from October 1, 2009 until October 1, 2011, the expiration of the authority of the county of Nassau to initiate and enforce certain actions pursuant to the environmental conservation law.

Craig M. JohnsonOn the Senate floor

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S3841Senate· Moved May 11, 2009· Substituted by a724

Provides clarification regarding retaliation against a patient or a patient's legal representative for asserting such patient's right of action

Provides clarification regarding retaliation against a patient or a patient's legal representative for asserting such patient's right of action.

Thomas K. DuaneOn the Senate floor

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S3907Senate· Moved May 11, 2009· Substituted by a763

Provides clarification on the private right of action by a patient of a residential health care facility

Provides clarification on the private right of action by a patient of a residential health care facility; includes definition of injury.

Thomas K. DuaneOn the Senate floor

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A1193Assembly· Moved May 8, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Provides that promotional materials for firearms, rifles and shotguns contain the country of origin

Provides that when a firearm, rifle or shotgun is advertised for sale in any mail order catalog or other promotional material, the description shall contain a clear and conspicuous statement that…

RoAnn DestitoStricken

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A8201Assembly· Moved May 7, 2009· Referred to election law

Requires paper ballots have a box, oval or other marking area that the voter may intentionally fill in to alert the voting system that any and all undervotes on the ballot are unintentional

Requires paper ballots have a box, oval or other marking area that the voter may intentionally fill in to alert the voting system that any and all undervotes on the ballot have been done so…

Adam BradleyElection Law Committee

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A6836Assembly· Moved May 7, 2009· Substituted by s3583

Relates to the American Museum of Natural History Planetarium

Relates to the American Museum of Natural History Planetarium; establishes an independent board of directors and authorizes the Planetarium Authority to maintain the lease and operating agreement…

Linda RosenthalOn the Assembly floor

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A8180Assembly· Signed May 7, 2009· Signed chap.25

Relates to implementing various supplemental fees and taxes for the metropolitan commuter transportation district; repealer

Relates to implementing various supplemental fees and taxes for the metropolitan commuter transportation district.

Sheldon SilverSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A1559Assembly· Moved May 7, 2009· Substituted by s552

Directs board of elections in N.Y. city to furnish voting materials in Russian language as well as in English

Directs board of elections in a city of over one million to furnish voting materials in Russian language as well as in English; further directs the board of elections to produce and disseminate a…

William ColtonOn the Assembly floor

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A7594Assembly· Moved May 6, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Establishes the profession of geology; provides for professional licensing for geologists

Establishes the profession of geology; defines the practice of geology; establishes requirements for a license as a professional geologist; regulates the practice of such profession; authorizes…

Steven EnglebrightStricken

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A4003Assembly· Moved May 6, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Prohibits the use of certain toxic chemicals for lawn and grounds maintenance

Prohibits the use of certain pesticides, characterized by various toxic properties, for commercial lawn application, golf course application, residential application for ornamental purposes or turf…

Steven EnglebrightStricken

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A7997Assembly· Moved May 6, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Adds certain substances to the list of nonprescription drugs reimbursed by medicaid

Adds certain substances to the list of nonprescription drugs reimbursed by medicaid.

Michael BenjaminStricken

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S5451Senate· Moved May 6, 2009· Substituted by a8180

Relates to implementing various supplemental fees and taxes for the metropolitan commuter transportation district; repealer

Relates to implementing various supplemental fees and taxes for the metropolitan commuter transportation district.

Martin Malavé DilanOn the Senate floor

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S5424Senate· Moved May 6, 2009· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Allows firefighters, members of a fire company auxiliary and members of a volunteer ambulance service to solicit funds on roadways

Allows firefighters, members of a fire company auxiliary and members of a volunteer ambulance service to solicit funds on roadways.

David J. ValeskyStricken

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S4613Senate· Moved May 6, 2009· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Designates Aviation High School in New York city a special high school

Designates Aviation High School in New York City as a special New York city high school which requires admission based by "solely and exclusively taking a competitive, objective and scholastic…

George OnoratoStricken

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A810Assembly· Moved May 5, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Establishes voluntary licensure of master electricians by the department of state

Establishes voluntary licensure of master electricians by the department of state.

Teresa SaywardStricken

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A6196Assembly· Moved May 5, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to the revocatory effect of a non-marital after-born child on a will

Makes provisions as to the revocatory effect of a non-marital after-born child on a will.

Helene WeinsteinStricken

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A8111Assembly· Moved May 5, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Identifies the criteria the commissioner of environmental conservation should consider in publishing a list of high local environmental impact zones

Identifies the criteria the commissioner of environmental conservation should consider in publishing a list of high local environmental impact zones; these are areas most adversely affected by…

Michael GianarisStricken

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S2976Senate· Moved May 5, 2009· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Relates to the revocatory effect of a non-marital after-born child on a will

Makes provisions as to the revocatory effect of a non-marital after-born child on a will.

John L. SampsonStricken

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A1663Assembly· Moved May 4, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Regulates the provision of refund anticipation loans by persons and entities other than banking institutions

Regulates the provision of refund anticipation loans by person and entities other than banking institutions; requires that at the time a borrower applies for a refund anticipation loan, a…

Ruben Diaz Jr.Stricken

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A1920Assembly· Moved May 4, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Provides that the Muslim holidays of Eid Ul-Fitr and Eid Ul-Adha shall be school holidays in the city school district of the city of New York

Provides that the Muslim holidays of Eid Ul-Fitr and Eid Ul-Adha shall be school holidays in the city school district of the city of New York.

Ruben Diaz Jr.Stricken

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A3446Assembly· Moved May 4, 2009· Referred to investigations and government operations

Authorizes secretary of state and other filing offices to refund fees collected for certain filings

Permits the secretary of state to refund processing fees for services rendered pursuant to the uniform commercial code and provisions of the lien law relating to United States tax liens; requires…

Patricia EddingtonInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A3730Assembly· Moved May 4, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Requires telephone companies to provide essential equipment, including voice dialing equipment, to persons with disabilities

Requires telephone companies to provide essential equipment, including voice dialing equipment, to persons with disabilities.

Ruben Diaz Jr.Stricken

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A5922Assembly· Moved May 4, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to the deadline for the publication of enrollment lists

Relates to the deadline for the publication of enrollment lists; requires list to be published before the first day of April in all election years.

Ruben Diaz Jr.Stricken

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A5943Assembly· Moved May 4, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to the lease or purchase of equipment, supplies, ballots, printing and publications by the New York city board of elections

Permits the lease or purchase of equipment, supplies, ballots, printing and publications for use by the New York city board of elections to be procured by the purchasing agency of such city, subject…

Ruben Diaz Jr.Stricken

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A6810Assembly· Moved May 4, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to public hearings prior to fee or rate increases by the metropolitan transportation authority

Relates to public hearings prior to fee or rate increases by the metropolitan transportation authority; requires hearings in each county where a fee or rate increase has an impact.

Aurelia GreeneStricken

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A2211Assembly· Moved May 4, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Provides that instructions to the jury shall include certain defenses

Provides that instructions to the jury shall include certain defenses; provides that such instructions shall include, but not be limited to, "Do not let bias, sympathy, prejudice, or public opinion…

Ruben Diaz Jr.Stricken

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A2352Assembly· Moved May 4, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Provides that supervision fees for parolees shall be collected at a central location and shall not be collected by parole officers

Provides that supervision fees for parolees shall be collected at a central location and shall not be collected by parole officers.

Ruben Diaz Jr.Stricken

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A3972Assembly· Moved May 4, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Prohibits state borrowing where such borrowing would aid in the relocation of businesses from economically challenged neighborhoods

Prohibits state borrowing where such borrowing would aid in the relocation of businesses from economically challenged neighborhoods; defines terms.

Aurelia GreeneStricken

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A2348Assembly· Moved May 4, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Makes victims of certain dog attacks eligible for awards by the crime victims board

Makes victims of certain dog attacks eligible for awards by the crime victims board; requires dog control officers to give victims a card with notice thereof.

Ruben Diaz Jr.Stricken

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A2375Assembly· Moved May 4, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Imposes civil liability of owners for persons bitten by the dog of another while in a public place or while lawfully in a private place

Makes the owner of any dog liable for damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the property of the owner of such dog,…

Ruben Diaz Jr.Stricken

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A1577Assembly· Moved May 4, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Creates a permanent environmental justice advisory group

Creates a permanent environmental justice advisory group; provides that the function of the group is to ensure that no group of people, including a racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic group, bears a…

Ruben Diaz Jr.Stricken

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A1579Assembly· Moved May 4, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Identifies the criteria the commissioner of environmental conservation should consider in publishing a list of high local environmental impact zones

Identifies the criteria the commissioner of environmental conservation should consider in publishing a list of high local environmental impact zones; these are areas most adversely affected by…

Ruben Diaz Jr.Stricken

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A284Assembly· Moved May 4, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Creates an education and outreach program for the autoimmune disease known as lupus; appropriation

Creates an education and outreach program for the autoimmune disease known as lupus; provides for an advisory council consisting of representatives of people with lupus and their families and health…

Aurelia GreeneStricken

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A285Assembly· Moved May 4, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Creates the lupus research enhancement program and the lupus research enhancement fund, and authorizes an appropriation

Creates the lupus research enhancement program; creates the lupus research enhancement fund; authorizes an appropriation therefor.

Aurelia GreeneStricken

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A3286Assembly· Moved May 4, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Provides that participants in subsidized public sector employment programs shall have substantially the same status under the Taylor law as other employees

Provides that participants in subsidized public sector employment programs shall have substantially the same status under the Public Employees' Fair Employment Act (Taylor law) as employees of the…

Ruben Diaz Jr.Stricken

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A3729Assembly· Moved May 4, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

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…

Ruben Diaz Jr.Stricken

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A4438Assembly· Moved May 4, 2009· Enacting clause stricken

Requires inclusion and explanation of additional annual data in assessing record of performance of banking institutions in meeting community credit needs

Requires inclusion and explanation of additional annual data in assessing record of performance of banking institutions in meeting community credit needs; additional data to include but not be…

Aurelia GreeneStricken

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