Bills by

Ruth Hassell-Thompson

Senator

448 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →hassellt@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

448 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

S1235Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health
Provides that any person who was an Army medic, Navy field medical service technician or Air Force pararescue shall be deemed to be qualified to be an EMT
Provides that any person who was an Army medic, Navy field medical service technician or Air Force pararescue shall be deemed to be qualified to be certified as an emergency medical technician.
Antoine M. ThompsonHealth Committee
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S1243Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications
Allows certain tax exemptions within the central Buffalo housing district
Allows certain tax exemptions within the central Buffalo housing district; allows any property sold to an owner-occupant contractor, subcontractor or repairperson for use in erecting a building or…
Antoine M. ThompsonEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

S1245Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Increases the maximum allowable speed on certain highways

Increases the maximum allowable speed on certain highways from sixty-five miles per hour to seventy-five miles per hour.

Antoine M. ThompsonTransportation Committee

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S1248Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Provides for health insurance coverage for family members of children who require psychiatric or psychological services

Provides for health insurance coverage for family members of children who require psychiatric or psychological services.

Antoine M. ThompsonInsurance Committee

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S1564Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to the brownfield cleanup program, the environmental restoration program, the brownfield opportunity area program and the brownfields shovel-ready program

Relates to the brownfield cleanup program, the environmental restoration program, the brownfield opportunity area program and the brownfields shovel-ready program.

Antoine M. ThompsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1644Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides that procedures for photographic identification of a defendant in a criminal case be videotaped for the identification to be used in evidence

Provides that procedures for obtaining photographic identification of a defendant in a criminal case be videotaped in order for the identification to be used in evidence.

Antoine M. ThompsonCodes Committee

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S2828Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Relates to federal funds and compliance with participation by minority group members and women with respect to state contracts

Relates to federal funds and compliance with participation by minority group members and women with respect to state contracts; provides that funding from the American recovery and reinvestment act…

Antoine M. ThompsonFinance Committee

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S3289Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Requires SUNY or CUNY students enrolled in undergraduate psychology program to complete 12 hours volunteer service

Requires SUNY or CUNY students enrolled in undergraduate psychology program to complete 12 hours volunteer service.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonHigher Education Committee

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S3783Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to protection of state lands and provides criminal and civil penalties for violation of provisions relating thereto

Relates to protection of state lands and provides criminal and civil penalties for violation of provisions relating thereto.

Antoine M. ThompsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S3929Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to the disposition of revenue into the environmental protection fund

Relates to the disposition of revenue into the environmental protection fund.

Antoine M. ThompsonInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1212Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Imposes longer sentences of imprisonment upon persons convicted of a sex offense, who have a prior conviction of a sex offense committed against a child

Imposes longer sentences of imprisonment upon persons convicted of a sex offense, who have a prior conviction of a sex offense committed against a child.

Antoine M. ThompsonCodes Committee

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S1226Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Increases the minimum percentage collected by the municipal governments hosting the facility

Increases the minimum percentage collected by the municipal governments hosting the facility.

Antoine M. ThompsonFinance Committee

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S2765Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Grants a director of a municipality the power to enforce the redemption of beverage containers at redemption centers

Grants a director of a municipality the power to enforce the redemption of beverage containers at redemption centers; grants the same powers as environmental conservation officers pursuant to the…

Antoine M. ThompsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4369Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Relates to oversight of substance abuse services in state prisons by the commissioner of alcoholism and substance abuse services

Relates to oversight of substance abuse services in state prisons by the commissioner of alcoholism and substance abuse services.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S4923Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Requires siting, erection, purchase, repair, enlargement and remodeling of healthy and high performance school buildings

Requires the plans and specifications for the siting, erection, purchase, repair, enlargement or remodeling of school buildings in every school district to be subject to the approval of the…

Antoine M. ThompsonEducation Committee

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S1155Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides for the corporation to do studies in targeted areas of Buffalo as part of a retail revitalization program

Provides for the corporation to do studies in targeted areas of Buffalo as part of a retail revitalization program; requires a report to legislature no later than July 1, 2010.

Antoine M. ThompsonCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S1191Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Grants additional credit on promotional examinations for police officers and firefighters who are residents of certain cities

Grants additional credit on promotional examinations for police officers and firefighters who are residents of a city with a population between 250,000 and one million upon enactment of a local law.

Antoine M. ThompsonCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S1192Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Establishes the police officer and firefighter loan forgiveness program

Establishes the police officer and firefighter loan forgiveness program for eligible police officers and firefighters who attend certain colleges and reside in a city with a population between…

Antoine M. ThompsonHigher Education Committee

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S1194Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Prohibits discrimination in the issuance of certain insurance policies based upon inquiries in which loss or damage is revealed

Prohibits discrimination in the issuance of certain insurance policies based upon inquiries in which loss or damage is revealed.

Antoine M. ThompsonInsurance Committee

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S1210Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Provides for the regulation of contractors in the city of Buffalo

Provides for the regulation of contractors in the city of Buffalo; protects against unlicensed contractors who fail to comply with building code and safety requirements; provides exemptions for…

Antoine M. ThompsonCities Committee

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S1219Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Requires comptroller to report investments of the common retirement fund in entertainment investments

Requires comptroller to report investments of the common retirement fund in entertainment investments; includes companies or individuals involved in film, television or music.

Antoine M. ThompsonCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S1233Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires permits for the transportation of hazardous materials through high risk areas

Authorizes the commissioner of transportation to establish rules and regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials through high risk areas; requires a permit for such transportation.

Antoine M. ThompsonTransportation Committee

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S1239Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Provides for greater protections to consumers in rental purchase agreements

Provides for greater protections to consumers in rental purchase agreements; defines certain terms, including "lease charge" and "trade area"; provides greater disclosure to consumer regarding the…

Antoine M. ThompsonJudiciary Committee

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S1240Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the city of Buffalo to implement a program using photo-monitoring devices and imposing monetary liability on vehicle owners for traffic signal violations

Authorize the city of Buffalo to implement a program imposing monetary liability on vehicle owners for failure of an operator thereof to comply with traffic-control indications in such municipality;…

Antoine M. ThompsonTransportation Committee

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S1247Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes that the promotion of prostitution of a child less than eighteen years old by a parent or guardian a Class B felony

Establishes that the promotion of prostitution of a child less than eighteen years old by a parent or guardian of such child is a Class B felony.

Antoine M. ThompsonCodes Committee

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S2094Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Makes provisions regarding public hearings

Requires a public hearing when permit modification has the potential to significantly improve the permit and the quality of the environment or mitigate the project's impact and enable the project to…

Antoine M. ThompsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2512Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Enacts the "electronic equipment recycling and reuse act"

Enacts the "electronic equipment recycling and reuse act"; relates to the recycling, reuse and safe handling of electronic equipment sold in the state of New York; defines terms; directs…

Antoine M. ThompsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2514Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Enacts lead free parks act; relates to the cleanup and remediation of parks contaminated by lead from motor vehicle emissions

Enacts the lead-free parks act; directs the department of environmental conservation to do a study of certain state parks which are adjacent to heavily travelled streets and highways to identify the…

Antoine M. ThompsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2764Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Enacts the climate change solutions program act

Enacts the climate change solutions program act; relates to greenhouse gas emissions reduction programs and energy efficiency programs; establishes powers and duties of the commissioner of…

Antoine M. ThompsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4686Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Notice of committee consideration - requested

Allows qualified individuals with criminal records to be employed in certain establishments that hold liquor licenses

Allows qualified individuals with criminal records to be employed in certain establishments that hold liquor licenses.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4992Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides for the authority of the department of health to engage in or support research on the health effects of artificial night light

Provides for authority of the department of health to engage in or support research on the health effects of artificial night light.

Antoine M. ThompsonHealth Committee

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S1203Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Enacts the "foreclosure prevention act of 2009"

Enacts the "foreclosure prevention act of 2009"; establishes that before any mortgagee may accelerate the maturity of any eligible mortgage obligation, commence any legal action including mortgage…

Antoine M. ThompsonHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S1207Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Establishes a replacement tires energy efficiency program for passenger cars and light-duty trucks

Establishes a replacement tires energy efficiency program for passenger cars and light-duty trucks; the department shall adopt and implement a statewide program.

Antoine M. ThompsonTransportation Committee

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S1209Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to global warming pollution control

Relates to global warming pollution control; establishes greenhouse gas limits and a greenhouse gas reporting system; rules and regulations must be adopted by May 1, 2010.

Antoine M. ThompsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1216Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Places restrictions on the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority's ability to impose a wage and/or hiring freeze upon the city or covered organizations or employees thereof

Places restrictions on the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority's to impose a wage and/or hiring freeze upon the city or covered organizations or employees thereof.

Antoine M. ThompsonCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S1218Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Increases the amount of the credit received through the empire zone wage tax credit

Increases the amount of the credit received through the empire zone wage tax credit, from $3,000 to $10,000 and $1,500 to $3,000 for different employees.

Antoine M. ThompsonInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1225Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Establishes the NYS employee loan forgiveness program

Establishes the NYS employee loan forgiveness program; individuals employed by a state employer, for 5 years or more of qualified service, and with outstanding loan debt are eligible to receive…

Antoine M. ThompsonHigher Education Committee

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S1227Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to the penalty for violating certain provisions requiring a stop at a railroad crossing

Relates to the penalty for violating certain provisions requiring a stop at a railroad crossing.

Antoine M. ThompsonTransportation Committee

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S1231Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Prohibits the disposal of municipal solid waste generated outside of the United States

Prohibits the disposal of municipal solid waste generated outside of the United States, including municipal solid waste incinerator ash; effective 90 days following enactment of clause 3 of section…

Antoine M. ThompsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1232Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Grants a personal income tax rebate check for certain residents

Grants a personal income tax rebate check to residents whose adjusted gross income is less than one hundred thousand dollars; taxable years beginning January 2008; checks mailed in 2009; resident…

Antoine M. ThompsonInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4643Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to elections

Relates to voting and registration for voting by convicted felons

Relates to voting and registration for voting by convicted felons; may vote if pardoned, such persons maximum sentence of imprisonment has expired, or such person is serving a term of parole,…

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonElections Committee

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S4953Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Relates to the practice of sustainable forestry

Enacts provisions to promote the practice of sustainable forestry; provides real property tax exemptions for eligible tracts; requires forest plan to be submitted and approved by the department of…

Antoine M. ThompsonAgriculture Committee

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S4993Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to net energy metering for residential solar and wind, farm waste or non-residential solar electric generating systems

Relates to net energy metering for residential solar and wind, farm waste or non-residential solar electric generating systems.

Antoine M. ThompsonEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S2949Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to requiring children attending public schools to provide proof of health insurance coverage

Requires children attending public schools to provide proof of health insurance coverage; direct commissioners of education, public health and social services to use local facilitated enrollment…

Antoine M. ThompsonEducation Committee

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S3295Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Makes provisions relating to the prohibition of the use of herbicides on utility right of way

Provides that the use of herbicides to control vegetation that grows in utility right of ways should be replaced by other methods of controlling such growth of vegetation including mechanical…

Antoine M. ThompsonAgriculture Committee

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S3785Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires the commissioner, when processing reports of accidents filed, to give priority to reports involving serious physical injury or death

Requires the commissioner, when processing reports of accidents filed, to give priority to reports involving serious physical injury or death.

Antoine M. ThompsonTransportation Committee

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S4922Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides that drugs shall only be disposed of by means of a drug manufacturer collection program

Provides that drugs shall only be disposed of by means of a drug manufacturer collection program; requires all drug manufacturers to establish and conduct a collection program for expired and unused…

Antoine M. ThompsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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