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Provides that orders of protection shall not be denied solely on the basis that the events alleged are not contemporaneous with the application therefor

Provides that orders of protection shall not be denied, in support proceedings, paternity proceedings, termination of parental rights proceedings, person in need of supervision proceedings, family…

John L. SampsonOn the Senate floor

Establishes the empire state commission to improve the regulation of financial services

Establishes the empire state commission to improve the regulation of financial services to promote innovative and effective financial regulation, and to enhance consumer protection.

Brian X. FoleyFinance Committee

Relates to the child support obligation of indigent parents

Relates to the child support obligation of indigent parents.

Velmanette MontgomeryOn the Senate floor

Directs commissioner of mental retardation and developmental disabilities to study and report on the costs to the state of early diagnosis and treatment of autism

Directs the commissioner of mental retardation and developmental disabilities to study and report the costs to the state for the early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and the long-term…

Shirley L. HuntleyFinance Committee

Establishes requirements for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants

Establishes requirements for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to complete continuing competency courses as part of their triennial license renewal; also provides for a…

Kenneth P. LaValleCodes Committee

Imposes restrictions on relationships with home improvement contractors

Provides that where a home improvement contractor is acting as a mortgage broker without being registered as required under the Banking Law, a mortgage banker, mortgage broker or exempt organization…

William T. StachowskiCodes Committee

Provides for disclosure of sexual offender information related to a patient or client

Provides for disclosure of sexual offender information related to a patient or client.

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

Provides for the payment of all counsel and expert fees in matrimonial actions by the more monied party to such action

Provides for the payment of all counsel and expert fees in matrimonial actions by the more monied party to such action; adds actions to obtain maintenance or distribution of property after a foreign…

John L. SampsonOn the Senate floor

Requires commercial pesticide applicators to provide notice to residents of multiple family dwellings prior to the application of pesticide on such premises

Requires owner of a multiple dwelling to supply all occupants with a copy of the information and warnings contained on the label of a pesticide at least 48 hours before application of such…

Jeffrey D. KleinOn the Senate floor

Directs a study of the incidence of autism spectrum disorders in New York

Directs a study of the incidence of autism spectrum disorders in New York and an evaluation of state and local programs for persons diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.

John J. FlanaganFinance Committee

Provides for notification of a cooperative tenant shareholder's or condominium owner's right to terminate a self-dealing contract under federal law

Requires written notification to a cooperative tenant shareholder or a condominium owner of their right to terminate a self-dealing contract under federal law.

Daniel L. SquadronOn the Senate floor

Establishes the New York state cornerstone program and the New York state discovery program and net income base and other taxes; repealer

Establishes the New York state cornerstone program and the New York state discovery program and net income base and other taxes.

Brian KolbWays And Means Committee

Establishes the qualifications of director of facilities of school districts

Establishes the qualifications of director of facilities of school districts.

Kevin CahillGovernmental Employees Committee

Allows a retiree to file a request for Tier I status

Allows Marion Hoffman to file a request for Tier I status in the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System with the state comptroller.

Kevin CahillGovernmental Employees Committee

Relates to the definition of a business startup and funds reserved for business startups

Relates to the definition of a business startup and funds reserved for business startups.

Brian KolbEconomic Development Committee

Authorizes the governor, with the advice of the senate, to appoint the commissioner of education

Authorizes the governor, with the advice of the senate, to appoint the commissioner of education.

Brian KolbEducation CommitteeEducation

Allows counties to opt out of providing certain optional Medicaid benefits to prospective beneficiaries

Authorizes the state to allow counties to opt out of the county cost of medical assistance payments to any new enrollees who have either never received such benefits or who have reenrolled after a…

Brian KolbHealth Committee

Amends the education law and certain technical provisions therein

Relates to the apportionment of aid for external defibrillators, the powers of the commissioner pertaining to individualized education programs, excluding the issue of the cost of criminal history…

Brian KolbEducation Committee

Authorizes financial assistance for civic facilities by industrial development agencies

Authorizes financial assistance for civic facilities by industrial development agencies; defines civic facility.

Brian KolbLocal Governments CommitteeLocal Government

Provides for the expiration of the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax and establishes the MTA fiscal oversight board; repealer

Provides for the expiration of the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax and establishes the MTA fiscal oversight board; repeals a section of the public authorities law relating to the…

Joseph SaladinoWays And Means Committee

Changes the fiscal year to begin on the first of May; requires the use of generally accepted accounting principles in the state fiscal plan

Changes the fiscal year to begin on the first of May; requires the use of generally accepted accounting principles in the state fiscal plan.

Brian KolbWays And Means Committee

Relates to authorizing design-build contracts for transportation projects

Relates to authorizing design-build contracts for transportation projects and sets forth a 2-step process for the selection thereof.

Brian KolbTransportation Committee

Places a permanent moratorium on unfunded mandates

Places a permanent moratorium on unfunded mandates.

Brian KolbGovernmental Operations Committee

Relates to level two and level three sex offenders

Relates to level two and level three sex offenders and prohibits their placement in any temporary emergency housing or homeless shelters used to house families with children.

Joseph SaladinoSocial Services Committee

Relates to legislative ethics; repealer

Relates to legislative ethics, gifts and financial disclosures, the independent commission on public integrity, the definition of lobbyists, requiring ethics training for lobbyists and public…

Robert CastelliGovernmental Operations Committee

Commemorating May 20, 2010, as Kiwanis Everyday Heroes Day

Michael G. MillerAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the observance of World Day Against Child Labor on June 12, 2010

Susan JohnAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating the John Jay Girls Varsity Soccer Team upon the occasion of capturing their second straight Class AA State Championship

Joel MillerAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating the 2010 New York State Senate Contemporary Women of Distinction Award honorees

John L. SampsonAdopted

Adopted

Commending Eileen Frey upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition in honor of her efforts with the Michael Frey Foundation

Jeffrey D. KleinAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Desiree Miller of Corning, New York, upon the occasion of being crowned Miss New York State Teenager

George WinnerAdopted

Adopted

Relates to a one year wage freeze

Relates to a one year wage freeze for employees of the state, municipalities and school districts.

John J. FlanaganCivil Service And Pensions Committee

Authorizes virtual net energy metering

Authorizes virtual net energy metering; provides for the ownership and operation of energy generating equipment by municipalities and groups of farmers and businesses for their joint benefit;…

Timothy P. GordonEnergy Committee

Limits fees that may be exacted for the production of records relating to the condition or treatment of a patient

Provides that notwithstanding the provisions of the public health law, no other fee other than those authorized by section 2303 (a) of the civil practice law and rules may be exacted or levied for…

David WeprinJudiciary Committee

Provides that assessments of self-insurers for the special disability fund shall be based on 110%, rather than 150%, of total disbursements

Provides that assessments of self-insurers, the state insurance fund, and all insurance carriers for the workers' compensation special disability fund shall be based on 110%, rather than 150%, of…

David WeprinLabor Committee

Provides for the seizure and forfeiture of vehicles, vessels and aircraft used in counterfeit goods

Provides for the seizure and forfeiture of vehicles, vessels and aircraft used in counterfeit goods.

David WeprinCodes Committee

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2010 through June 3, 2010

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2010 through May 31, 2010.

Signed by Governor

Signed into law

Extends provision of law relating to multiple dwellings and the game of quick draw and relates to certain funds and accounts, and deposits and transfers

Extends provision of law relating to multiple dwellings and the game of Quick Draw and relates to certain funds and accounts, and deposits and transfers.

Signed by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to the processing of personal identifying information

Relates to the processing of personal identifying information.

Audrey PhefferCodes Committee

Extends the expiration of the power for jobs program and the energy cost savings benefits program

Extends the expiration of the power for jobs program and the energy cost savings benefits program.

Kevin CahillSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Requires manufacturers and sellers of manufactured homes to provide customers with notice that owners of manufactured home parks may change the use of land comprising manufactured home parks

Requires manufacturers and sellers of manufactured homes to provide customers with notice that owners of manufactured home parks may change the use of land comprising manufactured home parks…

José PeraltaCodes Committee

Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to operate all state parks and historic sites at the beginning of 2010-2011 according to the same staffing and service levels as 2009-2010

Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to operate and maintain all state parks and historic sites under its jurisdiction during the fiscal year that ends March 31, 2011…

José M. SerranoWays And Means Committee

Makes the owner of a vehicle used to pass or overtake a stopped school bus jointly liable with the operator thereof when violation is on camera or observed

Makes the owner of a vehicle used to pass or overtake a stopped school bus jointly liable with the operator thereof when such violation is captured on a camera or observed by a school bus driver;…

Brian X. FoleyCodes Committee

Relates to establishing the New York state organ donation tax credit

Relates to establishing the New York state organ donation tax credit.

Thomas K. DuaneFinance CommitteeFinance

Relates to the rate of regular interest used in the actuarial valuation of liabilities for the purpose of calculating contributions to certain retirement systems

Relates to the rate of regular interest used in the actuarial valuation of liabilities for the purpose of calculating contributions to certain retirement systems.

Diane J. SavinoOn the Senate floor

Relates to a defendant's ability to call certain persons upon being charged with a crime

Relates to a defendant's ability to call certain persons upon being charged with a crime.

Michael DenDekkerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Makes technical corrections to provisions establishing powers of attorney for financial and estate planning

Makes technical corrections to provisions establishing powers of attorney for financial and estate planning.

John L. SampsonOn the Senate floor

Authorizes the facsimile transmission or transmission by electronic means of orders of protection and temporary orders of protection

Authorizes the facsimile transmission or transmission by electronic means of orders of protection and temporary orders of protection for the purpose of the service thereof.

John L. SampsonOn the Senate floor