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

A11389Assembly· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Tabled
Relates to the release of sealed court records
Relates to the release of sealed court records.
N. Nick PerryVetoed
Vetoed
ImpactPending
OutcomeVetoed
A11316Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.451
Requires the person establishing a lifetime trust to execute and acknowledge such trust
Requires the person establishing a lifetime trust to execute and acknowledge such trust.
David WeprinSigned by Governor
Signed into law

S7934Senate· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.476

Authorizes the county of Erie to transfer and convey Beeman Creek Park to the town of Clarence, county of Erie

Authorizes the county of Erie to transfer and convey Beeman Creek Park to the town of Clarence, county of Erie.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A11179Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.450

Authorizes the town of Canandaigua, county of Ontario to discontinue the use of certain town lands as parkland

Authorizes the town of Canandaigua, county of Ontario to discontinue the use of certain town lands as parkland.

Brian KolbSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A11178Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.449

Relates to the disposition of abandoned animals

Relates to the disposition of abandoned animals; authorizes certified euthanasia technicians to perform certain veterinary medicine practices without a license.

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7876Senate· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.475

Provides that one member of the board of the city of Yonkers industrial development agency shall be appointed by the city council of such city

Provides that the board of the city of Yonkers industrial development agency shall be composed of 7 members, of which 6 members shall be appointed by the mayor of the city of Yonkers and 1 member…

Andrea Stewart-CousinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A11131Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.448

Relating to definition of an independent worker and requirements for an eligible insurer's application

Expands definition of an independent worker and requirements for an eligible insurer's application.

Sheldon SilverSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A11111Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.447

Relates to abandoned infants and endangering the welfare of a child

Relates to abandoned infants and endangering the welfare of a child.

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A11100Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.446

Relates to service of orders of protection including applications to extend and petitions for violations of orders of protection and temporary orders of protection

Relates to service of orders of protection including applications to extend and petitions for violations of orders of protection and temporary orders of protection in family court.

Helene WeinsteinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A11098Assembly· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Tabled

Enacts the Veterans Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Act

Enacts the "Veterans Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Act."

William MagnarelliVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A11087Assembly· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Tabled

Relates to establishing a gang assessment, intervention, prevention and suppression program

Relates to establishing a gang assessment, intervention, prevention and suppression program.

Philip RamosVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S7805Senate· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6796

Relates to agency reports

Relates to agency reports; requires such reports to be posted on line; provides for a letter or notice to be sent to members of the legislature indicating the website address and the name of the…

Daniel L. SquadronVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A10918Assembly· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Tabled

Requires notice to renters of safe deposit boxes regarding fees and charges

Requires notice to renters of safe deposit boxes regarding fees and charges.

Sheldon SilverVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S7664Senate· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.474

Authorizes bond proceeds to be used for site improvements next to All High Stadium in Buffalo

Authorizes bond proceeds to be used for site improvements next to All High Stadium in Buffalo.

William T. StachowskiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10860Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.445

Dissolves the Corning Urban Renewal Agency; repealer

Dissolves the Corning Urban Renewal Agency and transfers powers and duties to the city of Corning.

James BacallesSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7578Senate· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.473

Relates to the New York state thoroughbred breeding and development fund

Directs the New York state thoroughbred breeding and development fund to collect from racing and betting corporations on a quarterly basis; changes allotment percentages for breeder awards,…

Eric AdamsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10798Assembly· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Tabled

Authorizes the Fredonia central school district to receive state aid for certain approved capital funded projects

Authorizes the Fredonia central school district to receive state aid for certain approved capital funded projects.

William ParmentVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S7556Senate· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.472

Clarifies the application of the tax credit for rehabilitation of historic properties and historic homes and makes permanent certain provisions of the tax law regarding the credit

Clarifies the application of the tax credit for rehabilitation of historic properties and historic homes and makes permanent certain provisions of the tax law regarding the credit.

David J. ValeskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10754Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.444

Creates a provision for the disposition of a veteran's cremated remains

Relates to the cremated remains of a veteran and their disposition.

William MagnarelliSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10715Assembly· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Tabled

Requires animal shelters to annually report on intake and disposition of animals

Requires animal shelters that receive state funding to annually report on intake and disposition of animals; such reports shall be available to the public.

Amy PaulinVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S7455Senate· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6795

Relates to the rates of payments for the treatment and care of injured employees

Relates to the rates of payments for the treatment and care of injured employees.

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A10502Assembly· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Tabled

Requires mortgage lenders and brokers to provide consumer with mortgage bill of rights pamphlet which must be signed by the consumer prior to mortgage application

Requires mortgage lenders and brokers to provide consumers with a mortgage bill of rights pamphlet which must be read and signed by the consumer prior to applying for a mortgage.

Hakeem JeffriesVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A10443Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.443

Relates to disclosure regarding dual agency in real estate relationships

Relates to disclosure regarding dual agency in real estate relationships.

Jonathan BingSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10392Assembly· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Tabled

Relates to the management of the Roosevelt Island operating corporation

Relates to the management of the Roosevelt Island operating corporation.

Micah KellnerVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A10269Assembly· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Tabled

Establishes seagrass protection act

Establishes the seagrass protection act; defines terms; outlines department of environmental conservation's responsibilities; provides that a person in a coastal community may not apply a fertilizer…

Robert SweeneyVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A10266Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.442

Makes permanent the provisions of chapter 176 of the laws of 2007 relating to persons exempt from licensure as veterinarians

Makes permanent the provisions of chapter 176 of the laws of 2007 relating to persons exempt from licensure as veterinarians.

Audrey PhefferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6970Senate· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.471

Relates to brewer's licenses

Relates to brewer's licenses.

William T. StachowskiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6954Senate· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.470

Eliminates the board of fire underwriters; repealer

Eliminates the board of fire underwriters.

Neil D. BreslinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10038Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.441

Provides that an approved policy form that has been revised may continue to be delivered or issued for delivery in New York state without further approval

Provides that an approved policy form that has been revised may continue to be delivered or issued for delivery in NYS without further approval from the superintendent.

Jonathan BingSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10027Assembly· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Tabled

Establishes the New York state War of 1812 200th anniversary commemoration commission to promote the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812

Establishes the New York state War of 1812 200th anniversary commemoration commission to promote the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 by planning and executing an organized series of War of 1812…

Richard BrodskyVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A9991Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.440

Establishes the science and technology law center and the technology commercialization clinic program; repealer

Establishes the science and technology law center and the technology commercialization clinic program.

William MagnarelliSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6844Senate· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.469

Relates to contracts for public work project and accommodation of private facilities or structures; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration

Relates to contracts for public work projects and accommodation of private facilities or structures within a specified area of New York county; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon…

Shirley L. HuntleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9914Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.439

Increases certain special accidental death benefits

Increases certain special accidental death benefits paid to widows, widowers or the deceased member's children.

Margaret MarkeySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6776Senate· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6794

Authorizes school districts to purchase curriculum and instructional resources with money that has otherwise been set aside for the purchase of textbooks

Authorizes school districts to purchase curriculum and instructional resources with money that has otherwise been set aside for the purchase of textbooks.

Suzi OppenheimerVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S6680Senate· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6793

Provides for a uniform allowable resource exemption and disregard for an applicant or recipient with an automobile

Provides for a uniform allowable resource exemption and disregard for an applicant or recipient with an automobile.

Liz KruegerVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S6466Senate· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6792

Authorizes approval of certain transportation contracts of the Port Chester-Rye union free school district

Authorizes approval of certain transportation contracts of the Port Chester-Rye union free school district for the 2007-2008 school year.

Suzi OppenheimerVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S6360Senate· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.468

Provides for orders of attachment against a foreign state

Provides for orders of attachment against a foreign state.

Eric T. SchneidermanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9252Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.438

Relates to food donation by public food service establishments

Relates to food donation by public food service establishments.

Crystal Peoples-StokesSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7850Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.432

Provides that polling places, whenever practicable, to be designated directly on a public transportation route

Provides that polling places, whenever practicable, shall be designated directly on a public transportation route.

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7383Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.430

Relates to health insurance coverage for surviving spouses or domestic partners of members of the New York City department of correction or sanitation

Relates to health insurance coverage for surviving spouses or domestic partners of members of the New York city department of correction or sanitation who are enrolled in a health insurance plan.

Michael CusickSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A2563Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.423

Provides that employers who provide funeral leave for family members of deceased shall not deny such leave for same-sex committed partners of the deceased

Provides that employers who extend funeral or bereavement leave to an employee for the death of a spouse, child, parent or other relative shall not deny the same leave for the death of an employee's…

Deborah GlickSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A4395Assembly· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Tabled

Includes state university of New York police in provisions permitting transfer of police officers

Includes state university of New York police in provisions permitting transfer of police officers to certain police employers.

Ronald CanestrariVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A2365Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.422

Provides that a victim of domestic violence who has left certain housing accommodations shall be deemed to be occupying such accommodation as a primary residence

Provides that victims of domestic violence who are forced to flee rent regulated units due to domestic violence shall be deemed to be occupying such rent regulated units as their primary residence…

Daniel O'DonnellSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A6922Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.427

Relates to the enforcement of state court judgments

Relates to the enforcement of state court judgments; provides that such judgment shall be deemed entered and docketed on the day immediately preceding the date of such determination for the purpose…

Helene WeinsteinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A3563Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.424

Authorizes withdrawal from a primary election run-off

Authorizes withdrawal from a primary election run-off.

N. Nick PerrySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A5434Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.426

Requires N.Y. city school districts to notify parents of bedbug infestations

Requires city school districts having a population of one million or more to notify parents and persons in parental relation of any bedbug infestations found in a school.

Michael GianarisSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5536Senate· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.464

Relates to larceny of an automated teller machine

Relates to larceny of an automated teller machine.

Brian X. FoleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5950Senate· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.467

Authorizes the town of Brookhaven, Suffolk county to establish a special improvement district to benefit the Fire Island Pines area

Authorizes the town of Brookhaven, Suffolk county to establish a special improvement district to benefit the population of the unincorporated Fire Island Pines area of Brookhaven.

Brian X. FoleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A275Assembly· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Tabled

Establishes the New York state automatic identification technology privacy task force

Establishes the New York state automatic identification technology privacy task force, to consist of: the chairperson of the consumer protection board, the secretary of state, the commissioner of…

Audrey PhefferVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A8969Assembly· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.437

Expands assets for the benefit of a decedent's family which are exempt from provisions of a will

Expands assets for the benefit of a decedent's family which are exempt from provisions of a will; increases the aggregate amounts applicable thereto; allows for payment of compensation to the estate…

Helene WeinsteinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law