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

S6705Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Substituted by a9799a
Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Charles Varese Memorial Highway"
Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Charles Varese Memorial Highway."
Carl L. MarcellinoOn the Senate floor
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S6277Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Substituted by a9939a
Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "National Veterans Highway"
Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "National Veterans Highway."
William T. StachowskiOn the Senate floor
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S6200Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Committee discharged and committed to health

Provides for behavioral health wraparound demonstration projects combining services through the office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities, the office of mental health and the department of healt

Provides for behavioral health wraparound demonstration projects combining services through the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, the Office of Mental Health, the…

William T. StachowskiHealth Committee

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S5370Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Provides additional tax exemptions for two qualified veterans living in the same household

Provides additional tax exemptions on qualifying residential real property where two or more qualified veterans live in the same household.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonReal Property Taxation Committee

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S5974Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Committee discharged and committed to children and families

Relates to filing and investigation of reports alleging educational neglect

Relates to filing and investigation of reports alleging educational neglect; requires a hearing prior to filing a report with the local social services department and requires that the report be…

Velmanette MontgomeryChildren And Families Committee

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A7370Assembly· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Amend and recommit to governmental employees

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during times of peace

Provides up to three years of service credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during times of peace; removes requirement that such military service…

Darryl TownsGovernmental Employees Committee

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A8788Assembly· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Relates to exemption from taxation of alterations and improvements to certain multiple dwellings to eliminate fire and health hazards

Provides that multiple dwellings owned and operated by a mutual redevelopment company established pursuant to article five of the private housing finance law which contains a total of 2,800 or more…

Richard GottfriedWays And Means Committee

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S3341Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Amend (t) and recommit to finance

Enacts the "behavioral health and long-term care act"

Enacts the "behavioral health and long-term care act; provides for the establishment of a behavioral health and long-term care plan.

Ruben DiazFinance Committee

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S2866Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to election law

Provides that attorneys licensed to practice in the state may serve as a poll watcher in any city or county in the state

Provides that attorneys licensed to practice in the state may serve as a poll watcher in any city or county in the state.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Election Law Committee

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S3171Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to higher education

Extends certain educational benefits to eligible veterans

Extends certain educational benefits to eligible veterans.

Joseph A. GriffoHigher Education Committee

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S2248Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to labor

Requires that a contractor or sub-contractor may not engage another person to do work on a public works project unless it is pursuant to a written agreement

Requires that a contractor or sub-contractor may not engage another person to do work on a public works project unless it is pursuant to a written agreement.

George OnoratoLabor Committee

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S3516Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Amend and recommit to local government

Requires fire districts to provide absentee ballots for fire district elections; related provisions

Requires fire districts to provide absentee ballots for fire district elections; makes related provisions.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsLocal Government Committee

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S4398Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Enacts the "consumer credit fairness act"

Enacts the "consumer credit fairness act"; establishes a 3 year statute of limitations for commencement of a cause of action arising out of a consumer credit transaction where the defendant is a…

Eric T. SchneidermanFinance Committee

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S743Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Relates to defining permissible personal use of campaign contributions

Relates to defining permissible personal use of campaign contributions; provides options for the disposition of unused campaign funds; prohibits certain state employees from accepting campaign…

Liz KruegerFinance Committee

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S3869Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Amend and recommit to children and families

Relates to orders of protection in termination of parental rights proceedings, child protective proceedings and permanency hearings regarding children freed for adoption

Relates to orders of protection in termination of parental rights proceedings, child protective proceedings and permanency hearings regarding children freed for adoption.

Velmanette MontgomeryChildren And Families Committee

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S3584Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to election law

Establishes an instant runoff voting method for certain local elections

Establishes an instant runoff voting method for certain local elections for races with three or more candidates; insures majority support for elected officers.

Liz KruegerElection Law Committee

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S4876Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to veterans' affairs

Relates to prorating a veteran's exemption if such veteran moves within the same county

Relates to prorating a veteran's exemption if such veteran moves within the same county.

Brian X. FoleyVeterans' Affairs Committee

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S5532Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Decreases the minimum amount of time required before a service retirement may become effective and certain retirees may begin to receive their retirement

Decreases the minimum amount of time required before a service retirement may become effective and retirees of certain retirement systems may begin to receive their retirement.

Diane J. SavinoGovernmental Employees Committee

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S4781Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Makes provisions regarding small claims jurisdiction where claimant is a tenant or lessee of real property owned by defendant that is situated within certain limits

Amends various court acts (i.e., the uniform city court act, the uniform district court act, the uniform justice court act and the New York city civil court act) to provide for small claims…

Liz KruegerJudiciary Committee

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S3539Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Includes persons with disabilities within the definition of head of household for the senior citizens' tax abatement for rent-controlled and regulated property

Includes persons with disabilities (defined) within the definition of head of household for purposes of making them eligible for the senior citizens' tax abatement for rent-controlled and…

Liz KruegerWays And Means Committee

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S4765Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Committee discharged and committed to children and families

Relates to guidelines and standards for child protective services caseworker workloads

Relates to guidelines and standards for child protective services caseworker workloads.

Velmanette MontgomeryChildren And Families Committee

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S103Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Authorizes a real property tax exemption for active duty reservists

Authorizes a real property tax exemption for active duty reservists upon adoption of a local law, ordinance or resolution providing therefor; requires property of such active duty reservists to be…

John L. SampsonReal Property Taxation Committee

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A11314Assembly· Moved Jun 1, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Relates to restrictions on eligibility to receive awards and loans, the definition of income for TAP awards, scholarships for academic excellence; repealer

Relates to restrictions on eligibility to receive awards and loans, the definition of income for TAP awards, scholarships for academic excellence, and the NYS math and science teaching incentive…

Ways And Means Committee

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S8021Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2010· Referred to higher education

Relates to certification as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS)

Relates to certification as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS).

Liz KruegerHigher Education Committee

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S8019Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2010· Substituted by a11313

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2010 through June 9, 2010

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2010 through June 6, 2010.

On the Senate floor

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A11090Assembly· Moved Jun 1, 2010· Reported referred to ways and means

Provides unemployment benefits to workers who are partially unemployed; repealer

Provides unemployment benefits to workers who are partially unemployed.

Susan JohnWays And Means Committee

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S7539Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Provides additional rent protection for senior citizens where their rent is more than one-half of their income

Provides additional rent protection for senior citizens where their rent is more than one-half of their income; additional protection, not a substitute for rent protection.

Ruben DiazFinance Committee

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A10630Assembly· Moved Jun 1, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Relates to fair procedures, practices, and standards for actions by the office of medicaid inspector general and social services districts

Relates to fair procedures, practices, and standards for actions by the office of medicaid inspector general and social services districts.

Richard GottfriedCodes Committee

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A10306Assembly· Moved Jun 1, 2010· Reported referred to codes

Relates to consumer protection from deceptive acts and practices

Relates to consumer protection from deceptive acts and practices; increases damages and directs consumers on bringing an action for such deceptive acts and practices.

Audrey PhefferCodes Committee

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S7091Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2010· Amend (t) and recommit to insurance

Enacts provisions to reduce the incidence of motor vehicle insurance fraud

Grants the superintendent of insurance authority to investigate fraudulent activities, such as motor vehicle operators who drive with no insurance coverage, and those who misrepresent their…

Jeffrey D. KleinInsurance Committee

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A10040Assembly· Moved Jun 1, 2010· Amend and recommit to education

Relates to charter schools

Relates to charter schools; clarifies the transparency and accountability of charter schools and provides fiscal relief to the school districts where charter schools are located.

J. Gary PretlowEducation Committee

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A10033Assembly· Moved Jun 1, 2010· Referred to local government

Requires signatures for payments in lieu of taxes

Requires signatures of chief executives of local municipalities for payments in lieu of payments prior to the grant of application or the effectiveness of any such grant for a payment in lieu of…

Earlene HooperLocal Government Committee

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A9948Assembly· Moved Jun 1, 2010· Amend (t) and recommit to election law

Requires that corporate contributions to a political candidate or party committee or in support or opposition be approved by a majority of shareholders

Establishes the corporate political activity accountability to shareholders act which requires that corporate contributions to a political candidate or party committee or in support or opposition to…

Rory LancmanElection Law Committee

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S6841Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2010· Amend and recommit to local government

Authorizes the Mikveh Association of Oceanside to file an application for a real property tax exemption

Authorizes the Mikveh Association of Oceanside to file an application for a real property tax exemption.

Dean G. SkelosLocal Government Committee

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S6811Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Relates to tax abatement for rent regulated property occupied by certain senior citizens or low-income and moderate-income persons

Relates to tax abatement for rent regulated property occupied by certain senior citizens or low-income and moderate-income persons.

Pedro Espada Jr.Finance Committee

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A9824Assembly· Moved Jun 1, 2010· Amend (t) and recommit to ways and means

Enacts the academic research information access act

Enacts the academic research information access act under the science, technology and innovation foundation.

Robin SchimmingerWays And Means Committee

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S6469Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2010· Amend and recommit to education

Relates to charter schools

Relates to charter schools; clarifies the transparency and accountability of charter schools and provides fiscal relief to the school districts where charter schools are located.

Bill PerkinsEducation Committee

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S6359Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Establishes a capped property school tax rate for persons seventy years of age or older who meet the eligibility requirements for the enhanced STAR exemption

Establishes a capped property school tax rate for persons seventy years of age or older who meet the eligibility requirements for the enhanced STAR exemption.

Brian X. FoleyFinance Committee

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S6323Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2010· Reported and committed to codes

Allows real property tax freeze for real property owned by taxpayers sixty-five or over

Allows a freeze to be placed upon real property taxes assessed against persons 65 years of age or older having earnings of not more than $32,000 and who have held title to the property for at least…

Brian X. FoleyCodes Committee

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A9239Assembly· Moved Jun 1, 2010· Amend and recommit to environmental conservation

Establishes the paint stewardship pilot program

Requires paint manufacturers to establish paint stewardship programs, to develop and implement strategies for reducing the generation of post-consumer paint, to promote the re-use of post-consumer…

Crystal Peoples-StokesEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S6247Senate· Moved Jun 1, 2010· Amend and recommit to education

Requires the commissioner of education to promulgate rules and regulations regarding written protocols by each school district relating to the H1N1 virus

Requires the commissioner of education, in conjunction with the commissioner of health, to promulgate rules and regulations regarding: written protocols by each school district relating to the H1N1…

Antoine M. ThompsonEducation Committee

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A4301Assembly· Moved Jun 1, 2010· Amend and recommit to ways and means

Enacts the health care consumer and provider protection act relating to collective negotiations by health care providers with certain health care plans

Enacts provisions relating to collective negotiations by health care providers with certain health care plans; applies to health benefit plans that provide benefits for medical or surgical expenses…

Ronald CanestrariWays And Means Committee

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