Bills by

John J. Bonacic

Senator

456 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →bonacic@nysenate.gov

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

456 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

S634Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2010· Opinion referred to judiciary
Authorizes and limits casino gambling in the county of Sullivan
Authorizes and limits casino gambling in the county of Sullivan; subjects amounts offered as prizes for games to the approval of the legislature which periodically shall revise prize levels as it…
John J. BonacicJudiciary Committee
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S6747Senate· Moved Feb 2, 2010· Referred to local government
Authorizes a permissive referendum to be initiated by the local government or voters on an amendment or adoption to local laws relating to the increase of taxes
Authorizes a permissive referendum to be initiated by the local government or voters where a legislative body of a local government is amending or adopting local laws relating to the increase of…
John J. BonacicLocal Government Committee

S2892Senate· Moved Feb 1, 2010· Opinion referred to judiciary

Proposes a constitutional amendment to create a non-partisan apportionment commission

Proposes a constitutional amendment to create a non-partisan five member apportionment committee, four members of which shall be appointed by the majority and minority officers of the legislature…

John J. BonacicJudiciary Committee

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J3705Senate· Moved Jan 26, 2010· Adopted

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the North Branch, New York, Volunteer Fire Department

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

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OutcomeAdopted

S6647Senate· Moved Jan 22, 2010· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Establishes the task force on adults with autism within the office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities

Establishes the task force on adults with autism within the office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities to study, evaluate and develop recommendations relating to specific actionable…

John J. BonacicMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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J3329Senate· Moved Jan 20, 2010· Adopted

Honoring Dr. Dean Scher upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Frank W. Masterson Distinguished Service Award

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

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OutcomeAdopted

J3260Senate· Moved Jan 20, 2010· Adopted

Honoring Barbara Bedell upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

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OutcomeAdopted

J3251Senate· Moved Jan 20, 2010· Adopted

Honoring Shirley Kobran upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2009 Gold Medal Human Service Award

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

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OutcomeAdopted

J3230Senate· Moved Jan 20, 2010· Adopted

Honoring John Harper upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 24th Annual Service Award

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

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OutcomeAdopted

J3222Senate· Moved Jan 20, 2010· Adopted

Honoring Kenya Gipson upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2009 Volunteer of the Year Award

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

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OutcomeAdopted

J3223Senate· Moved Jan 20, 2010· Adopted

Honoring David Diness upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2009 Legacy Award

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

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OutcomeAdopted

J3169Senate· Moved Jan 20, 2010· Adopted

Commending Saunderskill Farms upon the occasion of receiving the Small Business of the Year Award

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

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OutcomeAdopted

J3171Senate· Moved Jan 20, 2010· Adopted

Commending Richard Croce upon the occasion of receiving the Business Person of the Year Award

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

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OutcomeAdopted

J3168Senate· Moved Jan 20, 2010· Adopted

Commending The Valley Group upon the occasion of receiving the Adaptive Re-Use Project of the Year Award

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

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OutcomeAdopted

J3170Senate· Moved Jan 20, 2010· Adopted

Commending Belleayre Ski Center upon the occasion of receiving the Hospitality or Tourism Business of the Year Award

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

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OutcomeAdopted

J3166Senate· Moved Jan 20, 2010· Adopted

Commending the Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild upon the occasion of receiving the Cultural Business of the Year Award

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

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OutcomeAdopted

J3167Senate· Moved Jan 20, 2010· Adopted

Commending Woodland Pond upon the occasion of receiving the Building Project of the Year Award

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

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OutcomeAdopted

J3599Senate· Moved Jan 12, 2010· Adopted

Commending Always There Home Care upon the occasion of celebrating its 40th Anniversary

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

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J3601Senate· Moved Jan 12, 2010· Adopted

Honoring Lieutenant James B. Corcoran upon the occasion of his retirement from the Middletown Police Department

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

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OutcomeAdopted

J3600Senate· Moved Jan 12, 2010· Adopted

Congratulating Peter Donald Anderson upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

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OutcomeAdopted

J3602Senate· Moved Jan 12, 2010· Adopted

Honoring Lieutenant Patrick M. Freeman upon the occasion of his retirement from the Middletown Police Department

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

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OutcomeAdopted

J3603Senate· Moved Jan 12, 2010· Adopted

Honoring Lieutenant Paul Rickard upon the occasion of his retirement from the Middletown Police Department

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

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OutcomeAdopted

S6269Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Requires permit holders engaging in the drilling, casing, operation, plugging, and replugging of gas wells to post a bond

Requires permit holders engaging in the drilling, casing, operation, plugging, and replugging of gas wells to post a bond which will allow for the construction or reconstruction of any water supply…

John J. BonacicEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S6229Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes the crimes of menacing and assault on a judge or a district attorney

Establishes the crimes of menacing, assault and aggravated assault on a judge or a district attorney.

John J. BonacicCodes Committee

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S6118Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides that courts advise violators of the traffic law of their trial dates by first class mail

Provides that courts advise volators of the traffic law of their trial dates by first class mail upon a plea of not guilty; removes the requirement that violators first appear in court to be issued…

John J. BonacicTransportation Committee

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S5889Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Establishes limitations upon school district tax levies; repealer

Establishes limitations upon school district tax levies; provides for override and underride of tax levy limitations; establishes procedures for submitting the school tax proposition to the voters.

John J. BonacicLocal Government Committee

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S2880Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides standards of care to safely approach a hazard vehicle parked, stopped or standing on the shoulder of a highway

Provides standards of care to safely approach a hazard vehicle parked, stopped or standing on the shoulder of a highway.

John J. BonacicTransportation Committee

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S4868Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Relates to the discretion of localities in granting exemptions for certain organizations; repealer

Relates to the discretion of localities in granting real property tax exemptions to real property owned by a corporation or association which is organized exclusively for purposes related to the…

John J. BonacicLocal Government Committee

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S2597Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Relates to additional financial disclosure by the temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly

Requires additional financial disclosure by the temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly relating to outside sources of income for services rendered by such legislative…

John J. BonacicFinance Committee

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S2598Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to apportionment of staff for members in the Senate and Assembly

Relates to apportionment of staff for members in the senate and assembly; requires generally equal staff for member offices and additional moneys for committee chairs.

John J. BonacicInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2877Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes the qualified solar and fuel cell manufacturer facilities and operations credit

Establishes the qualified solar and fuel cell manufacturer facilities and operations credit.

John J. BonacicInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2887Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Relates to permitted uses for state aid to municipalities in which a video lottery gaming facility is located

Relates to permitting state aid provided to municipalities in which a video lottery gaming facility is located to be used for transportation improvements and highway repairs.

John J. BonacicFinance Committee

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S4910Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Permits direct reimbursement to ambulance services for prehospital emergency medical services

Permits direct reimbursement to ambulance services for prehospital emergency medical services.

John J. BonacicInsurance Committee

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S694Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Relates to regulations implementing video lottery gaming in this state

Relates to regulations implementing video lottery gaming in this state; sets minimum and maximum hours of operation based upon the number of terminals offered by vendor tracks; requires regulations…

John J. BonacicRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S2600Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Relates to restricting certain business or professional activities by certain former members of the legislature

Relates to restricting certain business or professional activities by former speaker of the assembly, temporary president of the senate and majority leader of the senate.

John J. BonacicFinance Committee

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S2882Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Authorizes dispensing of 3 month supply of drugs when used to treat or alleviate a chronic illness or condition

Authorizes the prescription and dispensing of a 3 month supply of a drug or controlled substance when such drug or substance is used to treat or alleviate a chronic illness or condition which has…

John J. BonacicHealth Committee

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S2889Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Requires certain hotels or motels to notify potential customers that there are registered sex offenders staying on the premises

Requires hotels or motels receiving money from the state to house registered sex offenders to notify potential customers that there are registered sex offenders staying on the premises.

John J. BonacicCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S2893Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Relates to mandatory health insurance coverage for providing prosthetic devices

Relates to mandatory health insurance coverage for providing prosthetic devices equal to or above Medicare's standard of coverage; includes the repair or replacement of a prosthetic device required…

John J. BonacicInsurance Committee

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S2879Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides for loan forgiveness for physicians who return to medical specialty shortage areas of origin

Provides for educational loan forgiveness for physicians who return to medical specialty shortage areas of origin; defines terms.

John J. BonacicHealth Committee

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S2885Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Creates the citizens' utility advocacy board, inc., a not-for-profit corporation

Creates the citizens' utility advocacy board, inc., a not-for-profit corporation to promote adequate representation of residential utility consumers; to collect operating funds; to assist in the…

John J. BonacicEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S2890Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Prohibits transportation corporations from placing power lines or power line towers near scenic byways

Prohibits transportation corporations from placing power lines or power line towers near scenic byways.

John J. BonacicTransportation Committee

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