Sponsored bills

Authorizing subdivisions of the county of Westchester to enact local laws regulating tree cutting, topping and removal along electricity distribution lines

Authorizes the county of Westchester and its municipal subdivisions to enact local laws regulating tree cutting, topping and removal along electricity distribution lines which are more restrictive…

Robert CastelliEnergy Committee

Imposes a cap on mandatory surcharges for certain infractions of the vehicle and traffic law

Imposes a cap on mandatory surcharges for certain infractions of the vehicle and traffic law.

Kenneth ZebrowskiTransportation Committee

Relates to the application of the prevailing wage on certain municipal projects

Relates to the application of the prevailing wage on municipal projects with an anticipated cost of less than five million dollars.

Tony JordanLabor Committee

Provides out-patient care for patients of academic medical centers regardless of source of payment or insurance type; provides improved notification to patients

Provides quality out-patient care for patients of academic medical centers regardless of source of payment or insurance type; provides improved notification to patients regarding their rights to…

Michael BenjaminHealth Committee

Requires entities advertising for political purposes to disclose in such advertisements the source thereof

Requires entities advertising for or against political candidates, ballot proposals, amendments, or such proceedings to disclose in such advertisements the source thereof; trade associations must…

Sandy GalefElection Law CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Provides appointment process for members of a charter revision commission appointed by the mayor of N.Y. city for the submission of proposals

Provides an appointment process for members of a charter revision commission appointed by the mayor of a city of one million or more inhabitants; establishes qualifications for such members and…

Liz KruegerCities Committee

Enacts the wireless facility siting act

Enacts the "wireless facility siting act"; directs cities, towns and villages to regulate the siting of cellular communications facilities; directs the department of health to study health effects…

William ColtonCities Committee

Requires public assistance applicants, between the ages of 21 and 58, to be drug tested in order to receive benefits or appropriate treatment

Requires public assistance applicants, between the ages of 21 years and 58 years, to be drug tested in order to receive benefits or appropriate treatment.

Greg BallSocial Services Committee

Creates the New York jobs development credit and an employment incentive income tax credit available to employers who employ individuals previously receiving unemployment

Creates a job development incentive income tax credit available to employers who employ individuals previously receiving unemployment.

Michael H. RanzenhoferLabor Committee

Relates to state aid for library projects

Relates to state aid for library projects; adds definition of "economically disadvantaged community".

Darrel J. AubertineEducation Committee

Authorizes the use of cool roofs on new or substantially renovated state-owned buildings

Authorizes the use of cool roofs on new construction or substantially renovated state-owned buildings; relates to establishing the state green building construction act.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonFinance Committee

Relates to resale of tickets to places of entertainment

Relates to resale of tickets to places of entertainment; provides for the regulation of boxing and wrestling relating to tickets to places of entertainment.

Craig M. JohnsonInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

Requires residential health care facilities to allow patients and prospective patients to examine financial audits

Requires residential health care facilities to allow patients and prospective patients to examine financial audits; provides for notice to patients when a temporary operator has been appointed.

Annette RobinsonHealth Committee

Relates to providing a tax credit for the purchase of an electrical generator

Relates to providing a tax credit for the purchase of an electrical generator; such credit shall be equal to the amount expended in the previous tax year for the purchase of a electrical generator.

Michele TitusWays And Means Committee

Establishes a cigarette butt recycling program

Establishes a cigarette butt recycling program.

Michael DenDekkerEnvironmental Conservation Committee

Increases the fixed fees imposed for the services provided by sheriffs and city marshalls

Increases the fixed fees imposed for the services provided by sheriffs and city marshalls.

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

Commemorating the 85th Birthday of Malcolm X, a major leader in African American history

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonAdopted

Adopted

Celebrating the life and accomplishments of Megan Charlop, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community

Jeffrey D. KleinAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 257th Birthday of Francois Toussaint L'Ouverture, leader of the Haitian Revolution

Kevin S. ParkerAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim May 18, 2010, as Haitian Unity Day in the State of New York

Kevin S. ParkerAdopted

Adopted

Requires permit holders to test groundwater prior to and after drilling wells for oil and natural gas

Requires permit holders to test groundwater prior to and after drilling wells for oil and natural gas.

Suzi OppenheimerEnvironmental Conservation Committee

Memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to declare May 2010 as Hepatitis C Awareness Month in the State of New York

Kenneth ZebrowskiAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim May 18, 2010, as Haitian Unity Day in the State of New York

Ellen C. JaffeeAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Ryan C. Burbridge upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

William J. Larkin Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Congratulating Todd C. Morrill, Jr. upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

William J. Larkin Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Congratulating Anthony Christopher Ricci upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

Kenneth P. LaValleAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing the Federal Government to restore financial aid to combat terrorism in the City of New York

Craig M. JohnsonAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Dr. Mary L. Cleave upon the occasion of her induction into the Long Island Air and Space Hall of Fame

Craig M. JohnsonAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Bruce and Susan Peckman upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition

Craig M. JohnsonAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the New Hyde Park Fire Department on June 5, 2010

Craig M. JohnsonAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Beginning with Children Foundation, Inc.

Craig M. JohnsonAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Westbury High School Boys Varsity Basketball Coach David Graff upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition

Craig M. JohnsonAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 199th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Paraguay

José PeraltaAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Westbury High School Boys Varsity Basketball Coach David Graff upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition

Craig M. JohnsonAdopted

Adopted

Extends the expiration of provisions of law regulating the sale of tickets to places of entertainment until June 15, 2010

Extends from May 15, 2010 until June 15, 2010, the expiration of the provisions of law regulating the sale of tickets to places of entertainment.

Craig M. JohnsonWays And Means Committee

Commending Lawrence and Nancy Donohue upon the occasion of their designation for special honor by the Sagtikos Manor Historical Society on May 23, 2010

Owen H. JohnsonAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Bay Shore Historical Society

Owen H. JohnsonAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating the Tully Boys Basketball Team on winning the 2010 Section III Class C Championship

John A. DeFranciscoAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hancock upon the occasion of their designation as 2010 Distinguished Bay Shore-Brightwaters Citizens

Owen H. JohnsonAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Ariel C. Manney upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished Girl Scout Gold Award

Antoine M. ThompsonAdopted

Adopted

Relates to the effectiveness of the transitional care unit demonstration program

Relates to the effectiveness of the transitional care unit demonstration program.

Signed by Governor

Signed into law

Provides for the lawful sale of scrap copper and other metals by junk dealers

Provides for the lawful sale of scrap copper and other metals by junk dealers; restricts sale of certain items; increases existing penalties.

Crystal Peoples-StokesCodes Committee

Relates to recordkeeping requirements for pet dealers

Relates to recordkeeping requirements for pet dealers.

Amy PaulinCodes Committee

Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to study the economic impact of the closure of each state park or historic site

Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to study the economic impact of the closure of each state park or historic site.

Owen H. JohnsonFinance Committee

Relates to credit default insurance companies; repealer

Relates to credit default insurance companies.

Joseph MorelleCodes CommitteeLegal

Relates to blighted property and blighted areas; repealer

Establishes what is and what is not blighted property and blighted areas.

Amy PaulinCodes CommitteeLegal

Allows municipalities to lease naming rights of government owned property

Allows municipalities to lease naming rights of government-owned property.

Craig M. JohnsonFinance Committee

Relates to licensing the practice of polysomnographic technology

Relates to licensing the practice of polysomnographic technology; establishes requirements and procedures for professional licensure and registration; allows limited permits to be issued to eligible…

Brian X. FoleyHigher Education Committee