Bills by

Craig M. Johnson

Senator

16,516 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →johnson@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

16,516 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

A11318Assembly· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to governmental operations
Relates to the office of general services ability to enter into lease-purchase agreements for real property
Relates to the office of general services ability to enter into lease-purchase agreements for real property.
RoAnn DestitoGovernmental Operations Committee
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A11315Assembly· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Substituted by s8008
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 CahillOn the Assembly floor
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A11313Assembly· Signed Jun 2, 2010· Signed chap.106

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2010 through June 9, 2010

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2010 through June 6, 2010.

Signed by Governor

Signed into law

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A11144Assembly· Signed Jun 2, 2010· Signed chap.105

Establishes temporary retirement benefit incentives for certain public employees

Establishes temporary retirement benefit incentives for certain public employees for the fiscal year 2010-2011; provides additional service credit for certain members of NYS&LERS, NYSTRS, NYCTRS,…

Peter AbbateSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7833Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Denise's law; Youth drug and alcohol detoxification

Relates to youth drug and alcohol detoxification; authorizes approved applicant to petition family court for the review by a physician of a youth for possible drug and alcohol detoxification;…

Brian X. FoleyFinance Committee

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A11073Assembly· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Amend and recommit to ways and means

Provides for a tax on paying agent services, fiscal agent services, or any other similar services on debt evading foreign states

Provides for a tax on paying agent services, fiscal agent services, or any other similar services on debt evading foreign states.

Darryl TownsWays And Means Committee

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A11049Assembly· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Opinion referred to judiciary

Provides for initiative and referendum in New York State for the People as electors to propose or reject laws and submit amendments to the state constitution

Provides for initiative and referendum in New York State for the People as electors to propose or reject laws and submit amendments to the state constitution.

Mark J.F. SchroederJudiciary Committee

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A11017Assembly· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Amend and recommit to correction

Establishes the domestic violence registration act

Establishes the domestic violence registration act defining domestic violence offenses and offenders and requiring such offenders to register with the division of criminal justice services.

Hakeem JeffriesCorrection Committee

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A11000Assembly· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Opinion referred to judiciary

Requires that any bill which provides revenue to the state in a non-recurring manner shall pass by a two-thirds majority in order to become law

Requires that any bill which provides revenue to the state in a non-recurring manner shall pass by a two-thirds majority in order to become law.

James TediscoJudiciary Committee

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A10952Assembly· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Opinion referred to judiciary

Authorizes the governor to fill vacancy in the office of lieutenant-governor on confirmation of both houses of the legislature

Authorizes the governor to fill vacancy in the office of lieutenant-governor on confirmation of both houses of the legislature; allows the governor to leave the state without transmitting power to…

Richard BrodskyJudiciary Committee

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S7707Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Creates the Public Corruption Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2010

Creates the Public Corruption Prevention and Enforcement Act; increases penalties for violations relating to scheme to defraud the government, duty to provide faithful public services, bribery;…

Eric T. SchneidermanFinance Committee

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S7592SenateA10490· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Amend and recommit to environmental conservation

Establishes a moratorium on conducting hydraulic fracturing for the extraction of natural gas or oil until 120 days after federal EPA issues report thereon

Establishes a moratorium on conducting hydraulic fracturing for the extraction of natural gas or oil until 120 days after federal Environmental Protection Agency issues a report on the effects of…

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Environmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

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S7570Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Allows military personnel to marry within twenty-four hours of receiving a marriage license

Allows military personnel to marry within twenty-four hours of receiving a marriage license.

Darrel J. AubertineJudiciary Committee

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A10681AssemblyS7466· Signed Jun 2, 2010· Signed chap.104

Relates to military ballots and absentee ballots

Enacts provisions relating to military and absentee ballots; designation of means of transmission of military voters and by special federal voters; prohibits refusal to accept voter registration and…

Sheldon SilverSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7352Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Amend and recommit to finance

Directs the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish a 3 and a 5 year access permit for all state parks

Directs the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation or other state agency having jurisdiction of a state park or recreational facility to establish a 3 year and a 5 year access fee…

José M. SerranoFinance Committee

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S7096Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to labor

Broadens scope of prevailing wage requirements for service employees and establishes criminal penalties for violations

Broadens scope of prevailing wage requirements for service employees and establishes criminal penalties for violations.

Eric T. SchneidermanLabor Committee

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A10239Assembly· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Substituted by s7450a

Designation of certain officers of the police department of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as detectives

Designates certain officers of the police department of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as detectives.

Peter AbbateOn the Assembly floor

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S7041SenateA10112· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to economic development

Authorizes DEC to designate additional fishing events as rehabilitation for armed forces veterans or active members

Authorizes DEC to designate additional fishing events as rehabilitation for armed forces veterans or active members.

David J. ValeskyEconomic Development CommitteeEconomy

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S7020Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Relates to aggravated unlawful use of and the sale, delivery and transfer of body armor

Relates to aggravated unlawful use of and the sale, delivery and transfer of body vests.

Eric AdamsFinance Committee

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S6705Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Substituted by a9799a

Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Charles Varese Memorial Highway"

Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Charles Varese Memorial Highway."

Carl L. MarcellinoOn the Senate floor

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S6277Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Substituted by a9939a

Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "National Veterans Highway"

Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "National Veterans Highway."

William T. StachowskiOn the Senate floor

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S6210Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Relates to establishing NYS prescription medication cost containment program

Relates to establishing the New York state prescription medication cost containment program.

Ruben DiazFinance Committee

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A4982Assembly· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Opinion referred to judiciary

Enshrines in the state constitution a guarantee that the inherent right of each person to personal privacy shall not be infringed

Enshrines in the state constitution a guarantee that the inherent right of each person to personal privacy shall not be infringed.

Richard BrodskyJudiciary Committee

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A4299Assembly· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Opinion referred to judiciary

Substantially revises provisions of the constitution relating to the state's budget and finances; provides for an independent budget office; repealer

Substantially revises provisions of the constitution relating to the state's budget and finances; provides for an independent budget office; bases the budget on expenditures and anticipated receipts.

Richard BrodskyJudiciary Committee

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S5370Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Provides additional tax exemptions for two qualified veterans living in the same household

Provides additional tax exemptions on qualifying residential real property where two or more qualified veterans live in the same household.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonReal Property Taxation Committee

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A7370Assembly· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Amend and recommit to governmental employees

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during times of peace

Provides up to three years of service credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during times of peace; removes requirement that such military service…

Darryl TownsGovernmental Employees Committee

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A8788Assembly· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Relates to exemption from taxation of alterations and improvements to certain multiple dwellings to eliminate fire and health hazards

Provides that multiple dwellings owned and operated by a mutual redevelopment company established pursuant to article five of the private housing finance law which contains a total of 2,800 or more…

Richard GottfriedWays And Means Committee

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S3341Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Amend (t) and recommit to finance

Enacts the "behavioral health and long-term care act"

Enacts the "behavioral health and long-term care act; provides for the establishment of a behavioral health and long-term care plan.

Ruben DiazFinance Committee

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S2814Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Requires the payment of prevailing wages on certain state university of New York construction projects

Requires the payment of prevailing wages on construction projects involving the state university of New York, the dormitory authority or the state university construction fund and any third party.

George OnoratoFinance Committee

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S2866Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to election law

Provides that attorneys licensed to practice in the state may serve as a poll watcher in any city or county in the state

Provides that attorneys licensed to practice in the state may serve as a poll watcher in any city or county in the state.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Election Law Committee

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S2248Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to labor

Requires that a contractor or sub-contractor may not engage another person to do work on a public works project unless it is pursuant to a written agreement

Requires that a contractor or sub-contractor may not engage another person to do work on a public works project unless it is pursuant to a written agreement.

George OnoratoLabor Committee

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S3516Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Amend and recommit to local government

Requires fire districts to provide absentee ballots for fire district elections; related provisions

Requires fire districts to provide absentee ballots for fire district elections; makes related provisions.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsLocal Government Committee

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S4398Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Enacts the "consumer credit fairness act"

Enacts the "consumer credit fairness act"; establishes a 3 year statute of limitations for commencement of a cause of action arising out of a consumer credit transaction where the defendant is a…

Eric T. SchneidermanFinance Committee

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S743Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Relates to defining permissible personal use of campaign contributions

Relates to defining permissible personal use of campaign contributions; provides options for the disposition of unused campaign funds; prohibits certain state employees from accepting campaign…

Liz KruegerFinance Committee

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S3869Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Amend and recommit to children and families

Relates to orders of protection in termination of parental rights proceedings, child protective proceedings and permanency hearings regarding children freed for adoption

Relates to orders of protection in termination of parental rights proceedings, child protective proceedings and permanency hearings regarding children freed for adoption.

Velmanette MontgomeryChildren And Families Committee

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S3584Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to election law

Establishes an instant runoff voting method for certain local elections

Establishes an instant runoff voting method for certain local elections for races with three or more candidates; insures majority support for elected officers.

Liz KruegerElection Law Committee

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S4027Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Designates the tenth day of March of each year as a public holiday, to be known as Harriet Tubman day

Designates the tenth day of March of each year as a public holiday, to be known as Harriet Tubman day.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonFinance Committee

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S4876Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to veterans' affairs

Relates to prorating a veteran's exemption if such veteran moves within the same county

Relates to prorating a veteran's exemption if such veteran moves within the same county.

Brian X. FoleyVeterans' Affairs Committee

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S2513Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Committee discharged and committed to health

Extends the effectiveness of chapter 631 of the laws of 1997 relating to authorizing certain medical assistance payments

Extends the effectiveness of chapter 631 of the laws of 1997 from July 1, 2009 until July 1, 2011 relating to authorizing medical assistance payments to certain clinics or diagnostic and treatment…

Antoine M. ThompsonHealth Committee

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S5532Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Decreases the minimum amount of time required before a service retirement may become effective and certain retirees may begin to receive their retirement

Decreases the minimum amount of time required before a service retirement may become effective and retirees of certain retirement systems may begin to receive their retirement.

Diane J. SavinoGovernmental Employees Committee

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S4781Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Makes provisions regarding small claims jurisdiction where claimant is a tenant or lessee of real property owned by defendant that is situated within certain limits

Amends various court acts (i.e., the uniform city court act, the uniform district court act, the uniform justice court act and the New York city civil court act) to provide for small claims…

Liz KruegerJudiciary Committee

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S3539Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Includes persons with disabilities within the definition of head of household for the senior citizens' tax abatement for rent-controlled and regulated property

Includes persons with disabilities (defined) within the definition of head of household for purposes of making them eligible for the senior citizens' tax abatement for rent-controlled and…

Liz KruegerWays And Means Committee

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S103Senate· Moved Jun 2, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Authorizes a real property tax exemption for active duty reservists

Authorizes a real property tax exemption for active duty reservists upon adoption of a local law, ordinance or resolution providing therefor; requires property of such active duty reservists to be…

John L. SampsonReal Property Taxation Committee

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