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

A9766Assembly· Signed Jun 15, 2010· Signed chap.119
Permitting village justices of the village of Sag Harbor to live in the towns of East Hampton or Southampton
Permits village justices of the village of Sag Harbor to live in the towns of East Hampton or Southampton.
Fred ThieleSigned by Governor
Signed into law
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OutcomeSigned into law
A9737Assembly· Signed Jun 15, 2010· Signed chap.118
Extends time limitations for certain actions arising from injury or death caused by contact with or exposure to phenoxy herbicides while serving as a member of the armed forces
Extends time limitations for certain actions arising from injury or death caused by contact with or exposure to phenoxy herbicides while serving as a member of the armed forces of the United States…
Adriano Espaillat

A9545Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Substituted by s6673

Relates to certain requirements of the contractor for the state travel guide

Authorizes the commissioner of economic development together with the commissioner of agriculture and markets to devise a program to promote and distribute statewide and regional guides to farms,…

Vivian CookOn the Assembly floor

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A9540Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· 3rd reading cal.806

Makes technical corrections with regards to political subdivisions and election districts

Makes technical corrections with regard to political subdivisions and election districts; removes counties and replaces with political subdivisions for purposes of determining an individual's…

Amy PaulinOn the Senate floor

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A9535Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Substituted by s6455

Extends provisions of chapter 105 of the laws of 2009 enabling the county of Albany to impose and collect taxes on occupancy of hotel or motel rooms in Albany county

Extends provisions of chapter 105 of the laws of 2009 enabling the county of Albany to impose and collect taxes on occupancy of hotel or motel rooms in Albany county.

John McEnenyOn the Assembly floor

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A9406Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported referred to ways and means

Creates the seed-NY investment fund

Creates the Seed-NY investment fund; authorizes the transfer of all assets and liabilities of the small business technology investment fund for the Seed-NY investment fund.

Francine DelMonteWays And Means Committee

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A9405Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported referred to ways and means

Establishes the high performance computing program within the New York state foundation for science, technology and innovation

Establishes the high performance computing program within the NYS foundation for science, technology and innovation; provides that such program will fund projects connecting researchers and…

Marc AlessiWays And Means Committee

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A9448Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Ordered to third reading rules cal.138

Authorizes the NYS consumer protection board to establish a bike theft prevention awareness and education program

Authorizes the NYS Consumer Protection Board to establish a bike theft prevention awareness and education program; provides that the director shall produce & distribute educational materials and…

Andrew HevesiOn the Assembly floor

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A9469Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported referred to ways and means

Creates the technology commercialization partnership program and removes the incentive program from the research development program

Creates the technology commercialization partnership program and removes the incentive program from the research development program.

William MagnarelliWays And Means Committee

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A9470Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported referred to ways and means

Provides for the financing of projects at the New York state fair by the dormitory authority

Provides for the financing of projects at the New York state fair by the dormitory authority.

William MageeWays And Means Committee

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S6278Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Provides for the financing and construction of capital facilities for a certain non-profit corporation

Provides for the financing and construction of capital facilities for a certain non-profit corporation.

Kevin S. ParkerRules Committee

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S6268Senate· Signed Jun 15, 2010· Signed chap.124

Repeals provisions of law relating to beekeeper and apiary surveys

Repeals provisions of law relating to beekeeper and apiary surveys.

David J. ValeskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9227Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Substituted by s6231c

Relates to alcoholic beverage liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits; repealer

Relates to alcoholic beverage liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits.

Robin SchimmingerOn the Assembly floor

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S6135Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Only requires public contractors furnishing workers to post a payment bond, when the municipal fiscal officer has the power to enforce public works requirements

Requires public contractors furnishing workers for a municipal project to post a payment bond, when the municipal fiscal officer has the power to enforce the public works requirements of article 8…

Diane J. SavinoRules Committee

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A246Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported referred to rules

Allows a professional service limited liability company to be surviving business entity in the case of a merger with a professional service corporation

Provides that the surviving business entity in the case of a merger between a professional service corporation and a professional service limited liability company may be a professional service…

William MagnarelliRules Committee

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A3187Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported referred to codes

Increases the fine that may be imposed for violations of real estate licensing laws and provides for procedures in connection with nonsolicitation orders

Increases the fine that may be imposed for violations of real estate licensing laws and provides for procedures in connection with violations involving nonsolicitation orders and cease and desist…

Audrey PhefferCodes Committee

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A4416Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Substituted by s87a

Provides a tax check-off box on personal income tax return forms for gifts to the after-school activity fund

Provides a tax check-off box on personal income tax return forms for gifts to the after-school activity fund.

Darryl TownsOn the Assembly floor

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A508Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported referred to rules

Enacts the public benefits for professional facilities act

Enacts the "public benefits for professional facilities" act; defines terms; provides that any state or local authority that grants any benefit, for the purpose of construction, reconstruction,…

Brian KavanaghRules Committee

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A8340Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Substituted by s5431c

Requires massage therapists to complete thirty-six hours of continuing education each registration period

Requires massage therapists to complete thirty-six hours of continuing education each registration period.

Joseph MorelleOn the Assembly floor

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A2073Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Referred to rules

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.

Susan JohnRules Committee

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A377Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Substituted by s1083a

Requires local social services districts to notify person of right to preinvestigation emergency needs assistance upon application for public assistance or care

Provides that upon application for public assistance or care, the local social services district shall notify the applicant both verbally and in writing of the availability of monetary grants for…

Rhoda JacobsOn the Assembly floor

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A3555Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Amend and recommit to codes

Authorizes the state liquor authority to issue a retail license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages for certain premises

Authorizes the state liquor authority to issue a retail license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages for certain premises located within 200 feet of a church.

N. Nick PerryCodes Committee

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A627Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Ordered to third reading rules cal.125

Provides for the dispensing of emergency contraception under certain circumstances and conditions

Provides for the dispensing of emergency contraception under certain circumstances and conditions.

Amy PaulinOn the Assembly floor

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A7035Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported referred to rules

Relates to appointing unpaid consumer representatives as non-voting advisers to the cemetery board

Relates to appointing unpaid consumer representatives as non-voting advisers to the cemetery board.

Harvey WeisenbergRules Committee

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A7173Assembly· Vetoed Jun 15, 2010· Tabled

Provides that investigators within the division of state police who completed three continuous years or more shall not be demoted without a hearing

Grants those assigned or employed as investigators and senior investigators in the bureau of criminal investigation or as a station commander, zone commander, zone sergeant, first sergeant, captain…

Peter AbbateVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A7528Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Establishes the New York state council on food policy

Establishes the New York state council on food policy; authorizes the establishment of an advisory board to assist the council; enumerates the powers and duties of the council and board, which…

Felix OrtizWays And Means Committee

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A8025Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Referred to rules

Prohibits insurance companies from refusing to issue or renew an automobile insurance policy when the motor vehicle to be insured is used for fire fighting

Prohibits insurance companies from refusing to issue or renew an automobile insurance policy when the motor vehicle to be insured is used for firefighting.

Harvey WeisenbergRules Committee

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A3780Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported referred to ways and means

Provides for community participation in certain highway and bridge construction projects in N.Y. city

Provides that a project requiring the construction, maintenance, repair or rehabilitation of bridges and highways under the control of either the department of transportation or a public authority…

Joseph LentolWays And Means Committee

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A5060Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported referred to codes

Directs the public service commission, in consultation with the attorney general, to prescribe policies for nuclear electric generating facility security personnel

Directs the public service commission, in consultation with the attorney general, to prescribe policies for nuclear electric generating facility security personnel with respect to their use of…

Richard BrodskyCodes Committee

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A6684Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported referred to codes

Relates to the creation of an animal cruelty and animal fighting data base

Relates to the creation of an animal cruelty and animal fighting database; research purposes; available to all law enforcement entities, district attorneys, duly incorporated humane societies,…

Linda RosenthalCodes Committee

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A737Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Referred to rules

Designates security hospital treatment assistants in the office of mental health as peace officers

Designates security hospital treatment assistants in the office of mental health as peace officers while performing duties in or arising out of the course of such person's employment.

Aileen GuntherRules Committee

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A7404Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported referred to ways and means

Provides for the financing of emergency room facilities in two hospitals in each borough by the New York city health and hospitals corporation

Provides for the financing of emergency room facilities in two hospitals in each borough by the New York city health and hospitals corporation and requires representation on the board from each…

Michael CusickWays And Means Committee

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A2302Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported referred to codes

Prohibits the filling, emptying or use of any liquefied petroleum gas container, except by the owner thereof or by a person authorized in writing by such owner

Prohibits the filling, emptying or use of any liquefied petroleum gas cylinder, container or receptacle, except by the owner thereof or by a person authorized in writing by such owner.

William MageeCodes Committee

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A3243Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Establishes it shall be unlawful for a person to have an application to rent or lease a residence 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…

Daniel O'DonnellJudiciary Committee

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A4465Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported referred to rules

Allows the New York state AFL-CIO to select a member to the metropolitan transportation authority

Allows the New York state AFL-CIO to select one of the five voting members to the metropolitan transportation authority.

Richard BrodskyRules Committee

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A6249Assembly· Signed Jun 15, 2010· Signed chap.114

Relates to the residency requirement for the Roslyn Rescue Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1 in Nassau county

Relates to the residency requirement for the Roslyn Rescue Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1 in Nassau county.

Michelle SchimelSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7027Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported referred to ways and means

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.

Peter RiveraWays And Means Committee

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A1530Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Amend and recommit to transportation

Prohibits disruption of a funeral procession by making it illegal for a driver of a motor vehicle to force his/her way into the line of said procession

Prohibits disruption of a funeral procession by making it illegal for a driver of a motor vehicle to force his/her way into the line of said procession.

William ColtonTransportation Committee

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A3791Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported referred to rules

Authorizes a public utility corporation community support program to allow and encourage contributions by corporations to charitable organizations for benefit of community

Authorizes a public utility corporation community support program to allow and encourage contributions by corporations to charitable organizations for the benefit of communities serviced by the…

Joseph LentolRules Committee

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A4430Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported referred to codes

Provides for the regulation of the licensure and practice of immigration providers by the department of state

Provides for the regulation of the licensure and practice of immigration providers by the department of state in order to protect immigrants from exploitation.

Adriano EspaillatCodes Committee

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S5053Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Relates to the duties of the state police when there is an offense by a police officer that results in serious physical injuries to another person

Relates to the duties of the state police when there is an offense by a police officer that results in serious physical injuries to another person.

Malcolm A. SmithRules Committee

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S5137Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Amend and recommit to education

Relates to the calculation of aid apportioned to the Shoreham-Wading River central school district

Relates to the calculation of aid apportioned to the Shoreham-Wading River central school district.

Kenneth P. LaValleEducation Committee

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S5308Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Amend and recommit to local government

Relates to municipal regulation of the registration and licensing of taxicabs, limousines and livery vehicles in Rockland county

Relates to municipal regulation of the registration and licensing of taxicabs, limousines and livery vehicles; permits Rockland county to regulate and license such vehicles and to limit the number…

Thomas P. MorahanLocal Government Committee

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S5486Senate· Signed Jun 15, 2010· Signed chap.122

Relates to generic environmental impact statements

Relates to generic environmental impact statements.

Darrel J. AubertineSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law