Bills by

Jeffrey D. Klein

Senator

287 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →jdklein@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

287 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

S5374Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance
Provides an exemption to certain provisions relating to risk-based capital for property/casualty insurance companies and to financial regulation of medical malpractice; repealer
Provides an exemption to certain provisions relating to risk-based capital for property/casualty insurance companies and repeals certain provisions relating thereto, and to financial regulation of…
Jeffrey D. KleinInsurance Committee
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S5943Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education
Relates to claims against certain schools and the governing body of school districts; repealer
Relates to claims against certain schools and the governing body of school districts.
Jeffrey D. KleinEducation Committee

S5411Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Requires public contracts to include a clause authorizing contractors to recover damages for delay for itself as well as on behalf of subcontractors or materialmen

Requires public contracts to include clauses authorizing contractors to recover damages for delay which are caused by acts or omissions by the public owner, as otherwise permitted by law, and…

Jeffrey D. KleinFinance Committee

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S5809Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Relates to the "middle class STAR" rebate program

Relates to the "middle class STAR" rebate program; creates the middle class circuit breaker tax credit.

Jeffrey D. KleinLocal Government Committee

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S5653Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Authorizes the department of taxation and finance to implement a tax amnesty program

Authorizes the department of taxation and finance to implement a tax amnesty program.

Jeffrey D. KleinInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5832Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides for state reimbursement to all elementary and secondary schools for the cost of metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax payments

Provides for state reimbursement to all elementary and secondary schools for the cost of metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax payments.

Jeffrey D. KleinTransportation Committee

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S1900Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Relates to mandatory license suspensions for repeat violations of the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of twenty-one

Relates to mandatory license suspensions for repeat violations of the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of twenty-one; establishes a system whereby such retail dealers are…

Jeffrey D. KleinMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S1905Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Requires insurers of cervical cancer detection to provide human papilloma virus vaccine to females ages 9 to 26

Requires insurers of cervical cancer detection to provide human papilloma virus vaccine to females ages 9 to 26; includes providers of blanket accident and health insurance policies and contracts…

Jeffrey D. KleinInsurance Committee

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S2075Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Makes permanent the provisions of chapter 455 of the laws of 1997 conferring certain powers to the New York city marshals

Makes permanent the provisions of chapter 455 of the laws of 1997 which confers on New York city marshals the same functions, powers and duties as sheriffs with respect to money judgments.

Jeffrey D. KleinJudiciary Committee

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S1831Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires certain first-time alcohol and drug offenders to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program operated under the auspices of the department of transportation

Requires certain first-time alcohol and drug offenders to participate in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program operated under the auspices of the department of motor vehicles; requires the…

Jeffrey D. KleinTransportation Committee

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S1833Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Establishes a reduction in premium charges for non-commercial private passenger automobile insurance based upon the depreciating value of the insured automobile

Provides for a reduction in automobile insurance premium charges for non-commercial private passenger automobile comprehensive and collision insurance based upon the depreciating value of the…

Jeffrey D. KleinInsurance Committee

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S1889Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Enacts the "New York infant crib safety act" prohibiting the sale of certain products unsafe for children and the use thereof in daycare facilities

Enacts the "New York infant crib safety act" prohibiting the sale of certain products unsafe for children and the use thereof in daycare facilities; directs the state consumer protection board to…

Jeffrey D. KleinConsumer Protection Committee

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S1898Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to damage to a motor vehicle as criminal mischief

Provides that damaging certain mechanisms such as locks, security devices, anti-theft and recovery devices consisting of an electronic homing device and dashboard items on a motor vehicle shall be…

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

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S3186Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Relates to display of missing in attack on our nation flag commonly known as MIA-OON flag

Relates to display of Missing In Attack On Our Nation flag commonly known as MIA-OON flag.

Jeffrey D. KleinFinance Committee

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S3465Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Authorizes the care and treatment of injured employees by duly licensed social workers under the workers' compensation program

Authorizes the mental health care and treatment of injured employees by licensed clinical social workers under the workers' compensation program.

Jeffrey D. KleinLabor Committee

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S1826Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Provides that the department of agriculture and markets must order a retail food store failing inspection to cease operations or suspend or revoke its license

Provides that the department of agriculture and markets must order a retail food store failing three consecutive sanitary inspections to cease retail operations or suspend or revoke its license…

Jeffrey D. KleinConsumer Protection Committee

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S1830Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to authorizing forms of licenses to include blood types

Relates to authorizing forms of licenses to include the blood type of the licensee at the option of such person; authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles, in consultation with the commissioner…

Jeffrey D. KleinTransportation Committee

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S1857Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Authorizes the New York city housing authority to promulgate rules and regulations governing the use of playgrounds, recreation areas, and other open spaces

Authorizes the New York city housing authority to promulgate rules and regulations governing the use of its playgrounds, recreation areas, and other open spaces; provides that violations shall be…

Jeffrey D. KleinHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S1859Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Establishes an electronic health records and electronic prescribing initiative

Establishes an electronic health records and electronic prescribing program to award incentives to office-based physicians and independent pharmacies who implement such programs.

Jeffrey D. KleinHealth Committee

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S1862Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Requires public hearings on the executive budget shall be conducted in certain areas of the state

Requires the senate finance committee and the assembly ways and means committee to conduct public hearings on the executive budget in certain areas of the state, after submission and prior to…

Jeffrey D. KleinInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1864Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Makes use of ID verification scanners mandatory by all sellers of alcohol and tobacco products

Makes use of electronic ID verification scanners mandatory by all sellers of alcohol and tobacco products; avoids sales to minors.

Jeffrey D. KleinMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S1873Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Provides guidelines and aids in locating sites for community residential facilities

Provides guidelines and aides in locating sites for community residential facilities; requires OMRDD to conduct study on location of proposed sites.

Jeffrey D. KleinMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S1874Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides for security and internal risk management procedures to protect patients from sexual misconduct and other crime in hospitals and mental institutions

Provides for security and internal risk management procedures to protect patients from sexual misconduct and other crime in hospitals and mental institutions; applies in cities having a population…

Jeffrey D. KleinHealth Committee

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S1875Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides for a program of asthma disease management and control within the department of health

Provides for a program of asthma disease management and control within the department of health; program shall provide various services to health care providers, patients, and others; authorizes the…

Jeffrey D. KleinHealth Committee

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S1876Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Establishes additional criteria for library systems to obtain state aid by requiring compliance with regulations restricting minors access to obscene materials

Establishes additional criteria for library systems to obtain state aid by requiring compliance with regulations restricting minors access to obscene materials through the use of computers…

Jeffrey D. KleinEducation Committee

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S3158Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Provides for special accidental death benefits for district attorney investigator members

Provides for special accidental death benefits for district attorney investigator members.

Jeffrey D. KleinLocal Government Committee

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S1903Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Provides for addition of phone number of manufacturer or distributor on label of commercial feed

Provides for addition of phone number of manufacturer or distributor on label of commercial feed.

Jeffrey D. KleinConsumer Protection Committee

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S1911Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Requires certain cable television consumer notices to include a clear statement with regard to certain programming

Requires certain cable television consumer notices to include a clear statement that subscription to video programming offered on a per channel or per program basis is available with a subscription…

Jeffrey D. KleinEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1849Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Implements the Middle Class STAR rebate program; establishes a maximum residential school tax credit; repealer

Implements the Middle Class STAR rebate program; establishes a maximum residential school tax credit.

Jeffrey D. KleinLocal Government Committee

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S1852Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Allows public authority in a city with a population of over 1 million to cancel taxpayer-funded contract where contractor convicted of related crime

Allows public authority in a city with a population of over 1 million to cancel taxpayer-funded contract where contractor is convicted of related crime.

Jeffrey D. KleinCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S2836Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Prohibits pharmacy benefits managers, HMOs, Insurers & health plans from offering incentives to health care providers to switch from one prescription drug to another

Prohibits pharmacy benefits managers, HMOs, insurers and health plans from offering incentives to health care providers to switch from one prescription drug to another specific prescription drug.

Jeffrey D. KleinHealth Committee

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S2938Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Discourages the practice by health plan insurers of changing brand name drugs to generic drugs which generic drugs are not the equivalent of brand name

Discourages the practice by health plan insurers of changing brand name drugs to generic drugs when generic drugs are not the equivalent of brand name.

Jeffrey D. KleinInsurance Committee

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S1908Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Allows sex offense victim to request indicted sex offender submit to HIV testing anytime between indictment and sentencing

Allows sex offense victim to request indicted sex offender submit to HIV testing anytime between indictment and sentencing.

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

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S1828Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Allows person entitled to disabled person license plate to park free at a parking meter if certain conditions are met

Allows person entitled to disabled person license plate to park free at a parking meter if certain conditions are met.

Jeffrey D. KleinTransportation Committee

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S1840Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Makes certain persons who are eligible for or receiving social security disability insurance benefits eligible for elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage

Makes certain persons (meeting certain income requirements) who are eligible for or receiving social security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits eligible for elderly pharmaceutical insurance…

Jeffrey D. KleinAging Committee

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S1843Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Establishes employee's right to choose source of prescription drugs

Establishes employee's right to choose source of prescription drugs; does not allow union contract to take away "grandfather rights".

Jeffrey D. KleinLabor Committee

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S1846Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Provides that certain contracts for commercial or industrial projects or multiple dwelling projects shall contain a provision of an OSHA construction safety and health course

Provides that certain contracts for commercial or industrial projects or multiple dwelling projects shall contain a provision requiring certification that laborers, workers, and mechanics working on…

Jeffrey D. KleinLabor Committee

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S1853Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Relates to the contents of the budget with respect to appropriations for certain information technology projects

Relates to the contents of the budget with respect to appropriations for certain information technology projects; directs the director of the budget to set forth appropriations for any information…

Jeffrey D. KleinFinance Committee

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S1890Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Requires the registration of food storage establishments with the department of agriculture and markets

Requires the registration of food storage establishments with the department of agriculture and markets; requires an application for registration be submitted to the department of agriculture and…

Jeffrey D. KleinAgriculture Committee

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S2491Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Requires the labeling of meat and dairy products as "clone-free" where the product is not a product of genetic engineering or from a cloned animal or its progeny

Requires the labeling of meat and dairy products as "clone-free" where the product is not a product of genetic engineering or from a cloned animal or its progeny.

Jeffrey D. KleinAgriculture Committee

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S2936Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Makes an appropriation to the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services

Makes an appropriation for the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services.

Jeffrey D. KleinFinance Committee

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S4113Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Establishes the "War on Terror expeditionary medal" for members of the armed forces or organized militia serving abroad during the war on terror

Establishes the "War on Terror expeditionary medal" for members of the armed forces or organized militia serving abroad in certain military operations during the war on terror.

Jeffrey D. KleinVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S4385Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to buyback of military service credit for gulf war veterans

Relates to buyback of military service credit for gulf war veterans.

Jeffrey D. KleinCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4387Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Requires clinical education in pain management and establishes an advisory committee on pain management education

Requires clinical education in pain management; requires every physician, physician assistant and specialist assistant practicing in the state to complete course work and training regarding pain…

Jeffrey D. KleinHealth Committee

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S4913Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Requires landlords to hold public forums with tenants before permitting cell phone towers to be placed on residential buildings; requires school to notify parents and faculty

Requires landlords to hold a public forum with tenants prior to contracting with cell phone carriers to mount cell phone towers on residential buildings; requires school districts to provide parents…

Jeffrey D. KleinJudiciary Committee

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S2494Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Permits the declaration of an emergency pursuant to the EMTPA for rental housing accommodations located in buildings covered by a project based assistance contract

Permits the declaration of an emergency pursuant to the EMTPA for rental housing accommodations located in buildings covered by a project based assistance contract pursuant to section 8 of the…

Jeffrey D. KleinHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S3774Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Alters the definition of franchise and concerns the sale and operation of franchises

Pertains to the definition, sale and operation of franchises.

Jeffrey D. KleinConsumer Protection Committee

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S1907Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Provides insurance coverage for diagnostic screening for colorectal cancer

Provides insurance coverage for diagnostic screening for colorectal cancer determined by policyholder's physician and ancillary services.

Jeffrey D. KleinInsurance Committee

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