Bills by

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Senator

7,101 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →addabbo@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

7,101 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

S6671Senate· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.402
Relates to an exchange of ownership and maintenance responsibility between the village of Medina and the state of New York regarding roads in such village
Relates to an exchange of ownership and maintenance responsibility between the village of Medina and the state of New York regarding certain roads in such village as a result of rerouting.
George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
A9757Assembly· Vetoed Aug 13, 2010· Tabled
Provides that programs or activities relating to housing which receives federal financial assistance shall comply with Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Provides that programs or activities relating to housing which receive federal financial assistance shall comply with Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Jonathan Bing

A9746Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.347

Authorizes the Community Outreach Center to file an application for a real property tax exemption

Authorizes the Community Outreach Center to file an application for a real property tax exemption.

Ellen C. JaffeeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6455Senate· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.401

Extends provisions of chapter 105 of the laws of 2009 enabling the county of Albany to impose and collect taxes on occupancy of hotel or motel rooms in Albany county

Extends provisions of chapter 105 of the laws of 2009 enabling the county of Albany to impose and collect taxes on occupancy of hotel or motel rooms in Albany county.

Neil D. BreslinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6419Senate· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.400

Provides for the elimination of certain properties of the Westerlo Water District No. 1 inadvertently included within such district

Provides for the elimination of certain properties of the Westerlo Water District No. 1 inadvertently included within such district.

Neil D. BreslinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6279Senate· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.399

Relates to preferences to veterans for rentals and selection of tenants by certain housing companies

Relates to preferences to veterans for rentals and selection of tenants by certain housing companies.

Eric AdamsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6263Senate· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.398

Enacts Ian's Law, which provides enhanced consumer protections in the event of an insurer's discontinuance of coverage

Enacts Ian's Law, which provides enhanced consumer protections in the event of an insurer's discontinuance of coverage, including requiring approval of the superintendent and notice to policyholders.

Eric T. SchneidermanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6237Senate· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.397

Designating a portion of state highway 812 in Ogdensburg as "Trooper Shawn W. Snow Street"

Designates a portion of state highway 812 in Ogdensburg as "Trooper Shawn W.

Darrel J. AubertineSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6231Senate· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.396

Relates to alcoholic beverage liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits; repealer

Relates to alcoholic beverage liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits.

Craig M. JohnsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6139Senate· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.395

Provides that Lighthouse Mission, Inc. may file an application for exemption from real property taxes for the 2008-2009 assessment roll

Provides that Lighthouse Mission, Inc. may file an application for exemption from real property taxes for the 2008-2009 assessment roll.

Brian X. FoleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6129Senate· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.394

Authorizes the town board of the town of Hyde Park, in the county of Dutchess, to diminish the area of the Greenfields water district

Authorizes the town board of the town of Hyde Park, in the county of Dutchess, to diminish the area of the Greenfields water district to exclude certain townhouse lots which do not receive water…

Stephen M. SalandSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A1135Assembly· Vetoed Aug 13, 2010· Tabled

Establishes program for familial dysautonomia and Tay-Sachs disease screening; authorizes department of health to provide grants

Authorizes the department of health to establish a program for familial dysautonomia, Canavan's and Tay-Sachs disease screening and counseling and to provide grants and to enter into contracts with…

Jeffrey DinowitzVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A6195Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.325

Authorizes family court in family offense proceedings to extend an order of protection upon showing of good cause or consent

Authorizes the family court in family offense proceedings to extend an order of protection upon the showing of good cause or consent of the parties.

Helene WeinsteinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A619Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Approval memo.21

Relates to uninterrupted payment of disability benefits

Provides for the uninterrupted payment of disability benefits; requires adequate notice and time to respond to inquiries for continued benefits.

Brian KavanaghSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A3421Assembly· Vetoed Aug 13, 2010· Tabled

Includes provisions where it is the duty of the department of environmental conservation to establish a method for individuals and businesses to calculate their greenhouse gas emissions

Includes provisions where it is the duty of the department of environmental conservation to establish a method for individuals and businesses to calculate their greenhouse gas emissions and best…

Robert SweeneyVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A3397Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.319

Requires model zoning and planning guidelines that foster age-integrated communities to provide for mixed-use development for senior residential housing

Requires model zoning and planning guidelines that foster age-integrated communities to include provisions to allow for accessory senior citizen units in areas zoned for single family residences and…

Steven EnglebrightSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A356Assembly· Vetoed Aug 13, 2010· Tabled

Creates the technology employment community hub (TECH) centers program to award grants to community colleges for skills training

Creates the technology employment community hub (TECH) centers program to award grants of up to $100,000 to community colleges to upgrade their educational, occupational, and training services…

William MagnarelliVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A4916Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.322

Establishes that insurers providing rental vehicle reimbursement coverage shall not require an insured to utilize a particular rental vehicle company

Establishes that insurers providing rental vehicle reimbursement coverage shall not require an insured to utilize a particular rental vehicle company; requires an insurer writing automobile…

Audrey PhefferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A5602Assembly· Vetoed Aug 13, 2010· Tabled

Authorizes and directs the department of health to conduct a study on drugs prescribed for school-age children with ADD and ADHD

Authorizes and directs the department of health to conduct a study on drugs prescribed for school-age children with ADD and ADHD.

William BoylandVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A779Assembly· Vetoed Aug 13, 2010· Tabled

Directs the department of environmental conservation to periodically update the model environmental impact assessment form

Directs the department of environmental conservation to update any forms or documentation prepared by such department which are designed to assist applicants and lead agencies in determining whether…

Amy PaulinVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A2769Assembly· Vetoed Aug 13, 2010· Tabled

Creates New York city parks, tree and urban forestry fund

Creates New York city parks, tree and urban forestry fund; provides that taxpayers may contribute to such fund by indication on state tax return form by having refund or portion thereof be credited…

Deborah GlickVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A3103Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.318

Adds registered nurse and licensed practical nurse to assault of emergency medical professionals and provides for class C and D felonies for physical injury to them

Adds registered nurse and licensed practical nurse to assault of emergency medical professionals and provides for class C and D felonies for physical injury to them.

David KoonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A5823Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.324

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

Requires commercial pesticide applicators to provide notice, pursuant to commissioner's regulations, to residents of multiple family dwellings prior to application on such premises; and owner of…

George LatimerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A7885Assembly· Vetoed Aug 13, 2010· Tabled

Authorizes appointment of local government historians

Makes provisions regarding registration of local government historians; specifies duties and responsibilities; provides for designation of local government historians.

John McEnenyVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A2692Assembly· Vetoed Aug 13, 2010· Tabled

Provides reimbursement to fire companies for costs associated with responding to spills of hazardous materials

Provides reimbursement by the transporter of hazardous materials to fire companies for costs associated with responding to spills of hazardous materials; provides that the state fire administrator…

Robert SweeneyVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A2876Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.316

Grants the court of claims jurisdiction to hear and determine claims against the state for retaliatory personnel actions

Grants the court of claims jurisdiction to hear and determine claims against the state for retaliatory personnel actions.

Helene WeinsteinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A5707Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.323

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…

Helene WeinsteinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A6241Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.326

Authorizes Gibson Meeting Halls, Inc. to apply for real property tax exemptions on certain parcels in the county of Nassau

Authorizes Gibson Meeting Halls, Inc. to apply for real property tax exemptions on certain parcels in the county of Nassau.

Robert BarraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7569Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Approval memo.18

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…

Helene WeinsteinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7924Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.335

Authorizes the filing of an application for real property tax exemption by Congregation Mesifta Beth Shraga

Authorizes the filing of an application for real property tax exemption by Congregation Mesifta Beth Shraga, which is located in the town of Ramapo.

Kenneth ZebrowskiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A8220Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.339

Relates to the board of trustees of the higher education services corporation

Relates to the board of trustees of the higher education services corporation.

Deborah GlickSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A4671Assembly· Vetoed Aug 13, 2010· Tabled

Relates to requiring utility companies to include a notice of public hearings concerning rate increases

Requires utility companies to include on their bills notice of any and all public hearings concerning rate hikes.

Michael BenjaminVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A7617Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.331

Relates to a patient's right to palliative care information

Requires a health care practitioner to provide a palliative care information and end of life options to a patient diagnosed with a terminal illness or condition.

Richard GottfriedSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A8076Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.337

Authorizes certain police officers employed by the village of Lyons to join the twenty year retirement plan

Authorizes certain police officers employed by the village of Lyons to join the twenty year retirement plan.

Robert OaksSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A2548Assembly· Vetoed Aug 13, 2010· Tabled

Includes assisted living residences within the definition of long term care facilities for certain purposes

Includes assisted living residences within the definition of long term care facilities for certain purposes; requires assisted living residences to permit access to such facilities by the long term…

Steven EnglebrightVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

S5110Senate· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.389

Authorizes municipal reciprocal insurers to offer full faith and credit surety bonds for public officers

Authorizes municipal reciprocal insurers to offer full faith and credit surety bonds for public officers.

Neil D. BreslinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A2257Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Approval memo.17

Expands when a person is guilty of criminal trespass in the second degree

Establishes a person is guilty of criminal trespass in the second degree when he or she, being required to maintain registration as a sex offender, enters or remains in a school knowing that the…

Albert A. StirpeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9020Assembly· Vetoed Aug 13, 2010· Tabled

Relates to preventing discrimination against victims of domestic violence from housing discrimination; repealer

Prevents housing discrimination against victims of domestic violence.

RoAnn DestitoVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

S5953Senate· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.393

Relates to providing a tax exemption for property owned by Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society of Rosebank

Relates to providing a tax exemption for property owned by Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society of Rosebank, Staten Island.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A520Assembly· Vetoed Aug 13, 2010· Tabled

Requires counties to maintain a registry of people of all ages with disabilities for the purpose of evacuating and sheltering such persons during disasters

Requires counties to maintain a registry of people of all ages with disabilities for the purpose of evacuating and sheltering such persons during disasters.

RoAnn DestitoVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A3467Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.320

Relates to the humane treatment of animals and rights of students relative to dissection

Relates to the humane treatment of animals by students in schools, in connection with school sponsored events or activities and experimental studies in laboratories; requires notice to students and…

Linda RosenthalSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A6509Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.327

Relates to providing unlisted numbers for domestic violence victims

Relates to providing unlisted telephone numbers without charge for certain victims of domestic violence.

Naomi RiveraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5868Senate· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.392

Authorizes taxing authorities in a certain county to grant a real property tax exemption to volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers

Authorizes taxing authorities in a certain county to grant a property tax exemption for real property owned by volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers.

Betty LittleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7253Assembly· Vetoed Aug 13, 2010· Tabled

Allows for a gift to the love your library fund on corporate and personal income tax return forms

Allows a taxpayer to elect to contribute a gift to the love your library fund on corporate and personal income tax return forms.

Sandy GalefVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A3514Assembly· Vetoed Aug 13, 2010· Tabled

Provides for furnishing transcript of trial of a defendant convicted of a homicide offense to a family member of the victim at no cost to the family member

Provides for furnishing of a copy of the transcript of the trial of a defendant convicted of a homicide offense, or of the proceedings which resulted in such conviction, to a family member of the…

Michael GianarisVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A2132Assembly· Vetoed Aug 13, 2010· Tabled

Provides that an offender who fails to register or verify as a sex offender shall have the length of such failure to register or verify added to the duration of registration

Provides that an offender who fails to register or verify as a sex offender shall have the period of time of such failure to register or verify added to the duration of registration.

Susan JohnVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A7917Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.333

Relates to the requirement of exercising due care in the operation of a motor vehicle to avoid colliding with any bicyclist, pedestrian or domestic animal

Relates to the requirement of exercising due care in the operation of a motor vehicle to avoid colliding with any bicyclist, pedestrian or domestic animal; provides penalties for causing physical…

Brian KavanaghSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law