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

S4144Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules
Creates a temporary state commission on personal privacy and provides for its powers, functions and duties; appropriation
Creates a temporary state commission on personal privacy, in light of the rapid advancement of technology in recent years, and provides for its powers, functions and duties; provides that said…
Carl KrugerRules Committee
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S4267Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules
Requires lobbyist business records to be retained for 3 biennial filing periods rather than for 3 years
Requires lobbyist business records to be retained for 3 biennial filing periods rather than for 3 years.
Carl KrugerRules Committee
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S4511Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Relates to notification of discharge by the department of environmental conservation

Relates to notification of discharge by the department of environmental conservation; costs to provide the community notification shall be borne by the party responsible for the discharge or spill.

John J. FlanaganRules Committee

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S4600Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Enacts provisions of law relating to enhanced accountability and transparency by and mandate relief for local governments

Enacts provisions of law relating to enhanced accountability and transparency by and mandate relief for local governments; relates to audits by the state comptroller of certain organizations…

Andrea Stewart-CousinsRules Committee

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S1126Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Establishes the save our sight program and the save our sight fund to provide vision screening and educational information

Establishes the save our sight program and the save our sight fund to promote vision health and safety for children; targets children with amblyopia for support regarding such children's vision;…

Bill PerkinsRules Committee

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S4041Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Provides for medical use of marihuana

Legalizes the possession, manufacture, use, delivery, transfer, transport or administration of marihuana by a certified patient or designated caregiver for a certified medical use; prescribes…

Thomas K. DuaneRules Committee

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S4051Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Relates to the educational preparation for practice of professional nursing

Requires registered professional nurses to attain a baccalaureate degree in nursing within ten years of their initial licensure; provides exemptions for those currently licensed or enrolled in…

Toby Ann StaviskyRules Committee

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S41Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Changes the penalty for practicing or appearing as an attorney-at-law without being admitted and registered to a felony

Provides that practicing or appearing as an attorney-at-law without being admitted and registered shall be a class E felony instead of a misdemeanor.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Judiciary Committee

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S4915Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Exempts a homeowner from any tax increases when installing a solar energy system on their home

Exempts a homeowner from any tax increases when installing a solar energy system on their home.

Antoine M. ThompsonRules Committee

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S1142Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Authorizes the use of closed-circuit television for the taking of testimony from a witness who is determined to be adverse

Authorizes the use of closed-circuit television for the taking of testimony from a witness who is determined to be adverse; a witness is adverse when he or she is called to testify in a criminal…

Bill PerkinsRules Committee

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S1422Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Expands eligibility for crime victims' compensation to include domestic partners

Expands eligibility for those who receive awards under crime victims' compensation to include a domestic partner; defines domestic partner; further provides for out-of-pocket loss to include the…

Eric T. SchneidermanRules Committee

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S1657Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Relates to indemnification of students of the state university of New York who participate in required course activity at sites of affiliates

Relates to indemnification of students of the state university of New York who participate in required course activity at sites of affiliates.

Kenneth P. LaValleRules Committee

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S1837Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Referred to election law

Authorizes full-time college students to act as election inspectors and poll clerks in the election district where their colleges are located

Authorizes, under certain circumstances, full-time and university students to act as election inspectors and poll clerks in the election district where their college or university is located.

Jeffrey D. KleinElection Law Committee

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A1239Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Substituted by s2614b

Enacts the "access to justice in lending act"

Enacts the "access to justice in lending act"; relates to a mortgagor's right to recover attorney's fees in actions or proceedings arising out of foreclosures of residential property which consists…

Rory LancmanOn the Assembly floor

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S1555Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Authorizes department of transportation to survey areas with a high incidence of pedestrian accidents involving senior citizens

Authorizes department of transportation to conduct a statewide survey to determine areas with a high incidence of pedestrian accidents involving senior citizens; requires commissioner to undertake a…

Ruben DiazRules Committee

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S2642Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Relates to recovery of certain housing accommodations by a landlord

Relates to recovery of certain housing accommodations by a landlord; limits a landlord's ability to take possession of units for their own primary residence, permit recovery of only one unit, and…

Daniel L. SquadronRules Committee

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A7777Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Substituted by s5906

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland.

Ann RabbittOn the Assembly floor

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S2098Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Relates to training and education for sustainable wage jobs and traditional and nontraditional employment in public assistance employment programs

Relates to training and education for sustainable wage jobs and traditional and non-traditional employment in public assistance employment programs.

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S3198Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Relates to establishing the New York state telehealth/telemedicine act

Promotes the development, provision and accesibility of telehealth/telemedicine services in New York state; establishes a telehealth/telemedicine research grant fund.

David J. ValeskyRules Committee

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A4096Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported referred to ways and means

Relates to training and education for sustainable wage jobs and traditional and nontraditional employment in public assistance employment programs

Relates to training and education for sustainable wage jobs and traditional and non-traditional employment in public assistance employment programs.

Joan MillmanWays And Means Committee

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A8125Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2010· 3rd reading cal.841

Requires notice to the local housing agency when construction is halted on a project for which an application for a certain tax exemption has been made

Requires notification to be given to the New York City Department of Housing Preservation in the event that construction on a project for which an application for a certain tax exemption has been…

Brian KavanaghOn the Senate floor

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S1067Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Amend and recommit to rules

Creates a temporary state commission to study medicaid for prescription drugs

Creates a temporary state commission to study and evaluate medicaid reimbursement plans and rates for prescription drugs and potential cost-saving measures related thereto; consists of sixteen…

Carl KrugerRules Committee

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S3764Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Referred to codes

Includes within the class D felony of assault in the second degree, the intentional causing of physical injury to a station cleaner or terminal cleaner

Includes within the class D felony of assault in the second degree, the intentional causing of physical injury to a station cleaner or terminal cleaner employed by a mass transit company, while such…

Kevin S. ParkerCodes Committee

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S4688Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Referred to codes

Raises the monetary value of damaged property that is considered criminal mischief or securities fraud

Raises the monetary value of damaged property that is considered criminal mischief or securities fraud.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonCodes Committee

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A2374Assembly· Signed Jun 15, 2010· Signed chap.112

Enacts the "jury pool fair representation act"

Enacts the "jury pool fair representation act"; provides for the collection of demographic data for jurors who present for service and for the submission of such data in an annual report to the…

Rory LancmanSigned by Governor

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A5462Assembly· Signed Jun 15, 2010· Signed chap.113

Relates to the guardianship and custody of destitute or dependent children who have a parent incarcerated or in a residential substance abuse treatment program

Relates to the guardianship and custody of destitute or dependent children who have a parent or parents incarcerated or in a residential substance abuse treatment program.

Jeffrion AubrySigned by Governor

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A8313Assembly· Signed Jun 15, 2010· Signed chap.115

Relates to disaster preparedness plans for nursing homes and assisted living facilities

Relates to disaster preparedness plans for nursing homes and assisted living facilities; provides that standards for plans established by the disaster preparedness commission shall not override…

RoAnn DestitoSigned by Governor

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S2554Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Referred to election law

Prohibits deceptive practices and the suppression of voters, and increases penalties for violations of the elective franchise

Makes the suppression of voters a civil violation.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsElection Law Committee

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S1447Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Amended on third reading 1447b

Authorizes the dispensing of a supply of more than 72 hours of therapeutic contact lenses

Authorizes the dispensing of a supply of vision corrective or non-corrective contact lenses.

Kenneth P. LaValleOn the Senate floor

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S1730Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Relating to enforcement actions for violations of the environmental conservation law

Relates to enforcement actions for violations of the environmental conservation law.

Eric T. SchneidermanRules Committee

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S139Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Exempts veterans of World War II from any additional fees when they order license plates stating "World War II Veteran"

Exempts veterans of World War II from any additional fees when they order license plates stating "World War II Veteran".

John L. SampsonRules Committee

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S142Senate· Moved Jun 15, 2010· Reported and committed to rules

Provides that criminal history records held by the division of criminal justice services may be released to child abuse caseworkers in N Y city

Provides that criminal history records held by the division of criminal justice services may be released to child abuse caseworkers in New York city.

John L. SampsonRules Committee

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A11451Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2010· Referred to local governments

Requires signatures for payments in lieu of taxes

Requires signatures of the chief executive of the town of Chester for payments in lieu of taxes prior to the grant of application or the effectiveness of any such grant for a payment in lieu of…

Nancy CalhounLocal Governments Committee

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A11448Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2010· Referred to higher education

Requires dental facilities to possess automatic external defibrillators

Requires dental facilities to possess automatic external defibrillators.

Herman D. FarrellHigher Education Committee

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A11445Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2010· Referred to economic development

Enacts the landscape irrigation contractor certification act

Enacts the "landscape irrigation contractor certification act"; requires that landscape irrigation contractors pass an examination designated by the secretary of state; regulates scope of activities…

Harvey WeisenbergEconomic Development Committee

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S8178Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2010· Substituted by a11440

Relates to licensing requirements for certain social work and mental health professionals employed by certain corporations

Proposes a chapter amendment relating to licensing requirements for certain social work and mental health professionals employed by certain corporations.

On the Senate floor

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A11439Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2010· Substituted by s8169

Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the health and mental hygiene budget for the 2010-11 state fiscal plan; repealer

Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the health and mental hygiene budget for the 2010-2011 state fiscal plan.

On the Assembly floor

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A11437Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2010· Substituted by s8167

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2010 through June 20, 2010

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2010 through June 20, 2010 and makes appropriations for the support of government.

On the Assembly floor

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S8167Senate· Signed Jun 14, 2010· Signed chap.110

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2010 through June 20, 2010

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2010 through June 20, 2010 and makes appropriations for the support of government.

Signed by Governor

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S8169Senate· Signed Jun 14, 2010· Signed chap.111

Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the health and mental hygiene budget for the 2010-11 state fiscal plan; repealer

Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the health and mental hygiene budget for the 2010-2011 state fiscal plan.

Signed by Governor

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S8166Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2010· Referred to rules

Enacts the farmworkers fair labor practices act, granting collective bargaining rights, workers' compensation and unemployment benefits to farmworkers

Enacts the farmworkers fair labor practices act: requires employers of farm laborers to allow at least 24 consecutive hours of rest each week; provides for a 10 hour work day for farm laborers;…

Pedro Espada Jr.Rules Committee

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S8170Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2010· Referred to rules

Provides all blind and visually impaired patients with an audio recording of the discharge plan

Provides that all blind and visually impaired patients with an audio recording of the discharge plan, to be made available according to the preference of such patient or such patient's representative.

José PeraltaRules Committee

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A11435Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to eligibility for participation in the brownfield cleanup program; repealer

Relates to eligibility for participation in the brownfield cleanup program.

Robert SweeneyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A11429Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2010· Referred to local governments

Permits a volunteer firefighter who is a paid employee of a political subdivision to earn credit for activities performed during regularly assigned work periods with appropriate muncipality

Permits a volunteer firefighter who serves as a paid employee of a political subdivision, to earn credit for activities performed during such individual's regularly assigned work periods if the…

Dennis H. GabryszakLocal Governments Committee

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