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

A2885Assembly· Moved May 26, 2010· Enacting clause stricken
Directs the superintendent of state police to issue rules to prevent the transfer of unsafe firearms to the state
Directs the superintendent of state police to issue rules to prevent the transfer of unsafe firearms to the state; establishes minimum safety and quality standards governing the manufacture of…
David KoonStricken
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A4377Assembly· Moved May 26, 2010· Enacting clause stricken
Authorizes the award of compensation to individuals injured by any person using a firearm, rifle or shotgun if such weapon was sold without a locking device
Requires persons engaged in the business of selling firearms, rifles, or shotguns to sell them with a locking device; authorizes the award of compensation to individuals injured by any person using…
David KoonStricken

A8269Assembly· Moved May 26, 2010· Amend and recommit to ways and means

Extends from November 30, 2010 to November 30, 2011, the expiration of the authority of the county of Chautauqua to impose an additional 3/4% sales and use taxes

Extends from November 30, 2010 to November 30, 2011, the expiration of the authority of the county of Chautauqua to impose an additional 3/4% sales and use taxes; eliminates the reduction of such…

William ParmentWays And Means Committee

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A3460Assembly· Moved May 26, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Restricts pay-per-call prize schemes

Prohibits pay per call prize schemes from charging more for the call than that charged by a telephone corporation regulated by the Public Service Commission for the same call.

N. Nick PerryConsumer Protection Committee

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A1252Assembly· Moved May 26, 2010· Enacting clause stricken

Establishes the counties of residence that eleven additional judges previously authorized to serve on the civil court of the city of New York shall be elected from

Establishes the counties of residence that eleven additional judges previously authorized to serve on the civil court of the city of New York shall be elected from.

Rory LancmanStricken

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A1401Assembly· Moved May 26, 2010· Recommitted to housing, construction and community development

Provides for the use of common areas in housing authority projects for tenant group meetings without the imposition of a fee

Provides for the use of common areas in housing authority projects by tenant groups, committees or organizations without the imposition of a fee providing that the meeting is peacefully conducted,…

Keith L.T. WrightHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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A407Assembly· Moved May 26, 2010· Amend and recommit to cities

Provides that bicycle operators and the businesses affiliated with such operators shall be liable for such operator's violation of the law regarding use of a bicycle

Provides that bicycle operators and the businesses affiliated with such operators shall be liable for such operator's failure to carry an identification card or certain other violations regarding…

Brian KavanaghCities Committee

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A6159Assembly· Moved May 26, 2010· Amend and recommit to social services

Provides that a child shall not be taken into protective custody based on parent's Munchausen syndrome by proxy without a family court hearing thereon

Provides that a child shall not be taken into protective custody based on an allegation that a custodial parent or guardian suffers from Munchausen syndrome by proxy without a family court hearing…

Michele TitusSocial Services Committee

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A812Assembly· Moved May 26, 2010· Amend and recommit to election law

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 and legislative employees from…

Kevin CahillElection Law Committee

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A350Assembly· Moved May 26, 2010· Referred to finance

Establishes the small business crime prevention services

Establishes the small business crime prevention services to provide small businesses with information on strategies, best practices and programs offering training and assistance in prevention of…

George LatimerFinance Committee

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S5696Senate· Moved May 26, 2010· Substituted by a8393a

Provides that orders of protection shall not be denied solely on the basis that the events alleged are not contemporaneous with the application therefor

Provides that orders of protection shall not be denied, in support proceedings, paternity proceedings, termination of parental rights proceedings, person in need of supervision proceedings, family…

John L. SampsonOn the Senate floor

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S5029Senate· Moved May 26, 2010· Substituted by a5707a

Requires owners of buildings receiving state benefits to make available rooms for voting and registration which are accessible to the handicapped

Requires owners of buildings who obtain tax abatement exemptions or other public benefits to make available rooms for voting and registration which are accessible to individuals with handicapping…

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.On the Senate floor

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S5946Senate· Moved May 26, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Establishes the empire state commission to improve the regulation of financial services

Establishes the empire state commission to improve the regulation of financial services to promote innovative and effective financial regulation, and to enhance consumer protection.

Brian X. FoleyFinance Committee

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A7117Assembly· Moved May 26, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Eliminates term limits for fish and wildlife management board members

Eliminates term limits for fish and wildlife management board members; representatives are volunteers who serve without pay and they can continue serving many productive years.

Robert ReillyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A8873Assembly· Moved May 26, 2010· Recommitted to social services

Requires applicants for public assistance to be fully informed that they may be liable to reimburse the state for benefits received

Requires applicants for public assistance to be fully informed, orally and in writing, that they may be liable to reimburse the state for benefits received; requires an informed acknowledgment form…

Vanessa GibsonSocial Services Committee

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A8807Assembly· Moved May 26, 2010· 3rd reading cal.585

Provides clarification to determine the expiration date of an order of protection issued in relation to a family offense

Provides clarification to determine the expiration date of an order of protection issued in relation to a family offense.

Amy PaulinOn the Senate floor

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A7545Assembly· Moved May 26, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Specifies what constitutes appropriate shelter for dogs restrained outdoors and maximum and minimum temperature range for exposure

Specifies what constitutes appropriate shelter for dogs restrained outdoors and provides a dog shall not be left outdoors in weather that places the dog in imminent danger due to exposure to heat…

Joan MillmanAgriculture Committee

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S5831Senate· Moved May 26, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Directs commissioner of mental retardation and developmental disabilities to study and report on the costs to the state of early diagnosis and treatment of autism

Directs the commissioner of mental retardation and developmental disabilities to study and report the costs to the state for the early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and the long-term…

Shirley L. HuntleyFinance Committee

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S1618Senate· Moved May 26, 2010· Reported and committed to codes

Establishes requirements for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants

Establishes requirements for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to complete continuing competency courses as part of their triennial license renewal; also provides for a…

Kenneth P. LaValleCodes Committee

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S2843Senate· Moved May 26, 2010· Amend and recommit to codes

Imposes restrictions on relationships with home improvement contractors

Provides that where a home improvement contractor is acting as a mortgage broker without being registered as required under the Banking Law, a mortgage banker, mortgage broker or exempt organization…

William T. StachowskiCodes Committee

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S4176Senate· Moved May 26, 2010· Reported and committed to codes

Provides for disclosure of sexual offender information related to a patient or client

Provides for disclosure of sexual offender information related to a patient or client.

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

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S4532Senate· Moved May 26, 2010· Substituted by a7569a

Provides for the payment of all counsel and expert fees in matrimonial actions by the more monied party to such action

Provides for the payment of all counsel and expert fees in matrimonial actions by the more monied party to such action; adds actions to obtain maintenance or distribution of property after a foreign…

John L. SampsonOn the Senate floor

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S1901Senate· Moved May 26, 2010· Substituted by a5823

Requires commercial pesticide applicators to provide notice to residents of multiple family dwellings prior to the application of pesticide on such premises

Requires owner of a multiple dwelling to supply all occupants with a copy of the information and warnings contained on the label of a pesticide at least 48 hours before application of such…

Jeffrey D. KleinOn the Senate floor

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S2934Senate· Moved May 26, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Directs a study of the incidence of autism spectrum disorders in New York

Directs a study of the incidence of autism spectrum disorders in New York and an evaluation of state and local programs for persons diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.

John J. FlanaganFinance Committee

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A2387Assembly· Moved May 26, 2010· 3rd reading cal.559

Amends the dates for filing a claim and commencing an action on a bond

Amends the dates for filing a claim and commencing an action on a bond; provides that no action on a payment bond after the expiration of one year from the date on which the public improvement has…

Michael CusickOn the Senate floor

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S4403Senate· Moved May 26, 2010· Substituted by a620

Provides for notification of a cooperative tenant shareholder's or condominium owner's right to terminate a self-dealing contract under federal law

Requires written notification to a cooperative tenant shareholder or a condominium owner of their right to terminate a self-dealing contract under federal law.

Daniel L. SquadronOn the Senate floor

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A8586Assembly· Moved May 26, 2010· Amend and recommit to governmental employees

Provides that retired persons shall not be employed as the superintendent of schools of a school district for more than one year

Provides that retired persons shall not be employed as the superintendent of schools of a school district for more than one year; provides for a waiver of such provision if such school district…

Ginny FieldsGovernmental Employees Committee

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A7602Assembly· Moved May 26, 2010· Recommitted to commerce, economic development and small business

Provides that any engine coolant or antifreeze that contains more than ten percent ethylene glycol shall only be sold if it contains 30 ppm of denatonium benzoate

Provides that any engine coolant or antifreeze that contains more than ten percent ethylene glycol shall only be sold if it contains at least thirty parts per million and a maximum of fifty parts…

Joan MillmanCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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A11302Assembly· Moved May 25, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Establishes the New York state cornerstone program and the New York state discovery program and net income base and other taxes; repealer

Establishes the New York state cornerstone program and the New York state discovery program and net income base and other taxes.

Brian KolbWays And Means Committee

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A11300Assembly· Moved May 25, 2010· Referred to higher education

Relates to protecting constitutional or civil rights of non-degree granting proprietary schools and their owners

Relates to protecting constitutional or civil rights of non-degree granting proprietary schools and their owners; establishes a proprietary school disciplinary committee to conduct hearings and make…

Keith L.T. WrightHigher Education Committee

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A11297Assembly· Moved May 25, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Establishes the qualifications of director of facilities of school districts

Establishes the qualifications of director of facilities of school districts.

Kevin CahillGovernmental Employees Committee

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A11290Assembly· Moved May 25, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Authorizes the comptroller to deposit fifty percent of the funds generated by state park fees to be returned to the Environmental Protection Fund

Authorizes the comptroller to deposit fifty percent of the funds generated by state park fees to the Environmental Protection Fund in order to repay the money borrowed against the fund to keep the…

Dean MurrayEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A11291Assembly· Moved May 25, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to tests performed for human immunodeficiency virus in situations involving occupational exposures to the human immunodeficiency virus

Relates to tests performed for human immunodeficiency virus in situations involving occupational exposures to the human immunodeficiency virus.

Amy PaulinHealth Committee

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A11293Assembly· Moved May 25, 2010· Referred to mental health

Eliminates the alternative of strict and intensive supervision and treatment for sex offenders requiring civil management; repealer

Eliminates the alternative of strict and intensive supervision and treatment for sex offenders requiring civil management.

Joseph SaladinoMental Health Committee

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A11296Assembly· Moved May 25, 2010· Referred to codes

Directs the Division of Criminal Justice Services to identify non-profit agencies that provide sensitivity training to identify LGBT crime victims

Directs the division of criminal justice services to identify non-profit agencies that provide sensitivity training to identify lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender crime victims.

Sam HoytCodes Committee

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A11295Assembly· Moved May 25, 2010· Referred to governmental employees

Allows a retiree to file a request for Tier I status

Allows Marion Hoffman to file a request for Tier I status in the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System with the state comptroller.

Kevin CahillGovernmental Employees Committee

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A11292Assembly· Moved May 25, 2010· Referred to education

Requires educational facilities to be constructed or retrofitted with automatic sprinkler systems; appropriation

Requires educational facilities to be constructed or retrofitted with automatic sprinkler systems; appropriation.

Joseph SaladinoEducation Committee

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A11294Assembly· Moved May 25, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Exempts employers and self-employed individuals in Nassau county from the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax

Exempts employers and self-employed individuals in Nassau county from the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax.

Joseph SaladinoWays And Means Committee

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A11285Assembly· Moved May 25, 2010· Referred to education

Allows school districts and BOCES units to provide administrative services together

Allows school districts and BOCES units to agree or contract to provide administrative services together that they can provide on their own.

Peter LopezEducation Committee

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A11286Assembly· Moved May 25, 2010· Referred to insurance

Removes requirement for advertisements referring to an insurer to include the insurer's full name and principal office

Removes requirement for advertisements referring to an insurer to include the insurer's full name and principle office and makes technical corrections relating thereto.

Joseph MorelleInsurance Committee

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A11288Assembly· Moved May 25, 2010· Referred to economic development

Requires a permit to serve alcohol in a rear yard or on a rooftop in N.Y. city

Requires a permit to serve alcohol in a rear yard or on a rooftop in cities with a population of one million or more.

Joan MillmanEconomic Development Committee

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A11287Assembly· Moved May 25, 2010· Referred to cities

Provides that a certain portion of the sidewalk adjacent to the licensed premises of certain second-hand articles dealers is considered to be part of the licensed premises

Provides that a certain portion of the sidewalk adjacent to the licensed premises of certain second-hand articles dealers is considered to be part of the licensed premises.

Joan MillmanCities Committee

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A11278Assembly· Moved May 25, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Authorizes the town of Allegany, in the county of Cattaraugus, to impose a 3% hotel or motel tax

Authorizes the town of Allegany, in the county of Cattaraugus, to impose a 3% hotel or motel tax.

Joseph GiglioWays And Means Committee

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A11280Assembly· Moved May 25, 2010· Referred to economic development

Relates to the definition of a business startup and funds reserved for business startups

Relates to the definition of a business startup and funds reserved for business startups.

Brian KolbEconomic Development Committee

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