Bills by

Ellen C. Jaffee

Assembly Member

11,958 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

11,958 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

K1166Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Adopted
Memorializing the Governor to proclaim April 2010 as Autism Awareness Month in the State of New York
Harvey WeisenbergAdopted
Adopted
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A10373Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Amend (t) and recommit to ways and means
Amends the percentages used to determine the presumed cost of doing business for agents and wholesale dealers that sell cigarettes
Amends the percentages used to determine the presumed cost of doing business for agents and wholesale dealers that sell cigarettes.
Michael BenjaminWays And Means Committee
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S6669Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Prohibits service providers from solely relying upon consumer credit reports for the purpose of determining whether to provide or continue to provide service

Prohibits service providers from solely relying upon credit reports for the purpose of determining whether to provide or continue to provide service to any consumer or potential consumer; further…

Diane J. SavinoStricken

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S6663Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Increases civil penalties for violations of building maintenance standards within the city of New York

Increases civil penalties for violations of state and local laws which pertain to building maintenance and operation within the city of New York.

Diane J. SavinoStricken

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S6664Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Increases to $10,000 the contribution that a resident taxpayer may make to family tuition accounts for each child during a taxable year

Increases the contribution that a resident taxpayer may make to family tuition accounts for each beneficiary thereof during a taxable year.

Diane J. SavinoStricken

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S6667Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Ensures language assistance services by state agencies and requires state agencies to maintain records and to submit an annual report on language services

Ensures language assistance services by state agencies; requires state agencies to maintain records of the primary language spoken by any individual seeking such assistance; and requires state…

Diane J. SavinoStricken

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S6668Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

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.

Diane J. SavinoStricken

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S6662Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Requires that a qualified psychosocial history be made in evaluating school children for handicapping conditions

Requires the making of a compilation of a psychosocial history by a qualified school district social worker an essential part of the evaluation of school children for handicapping conditions;…

Diane J. SavinoStricken

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S6474Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Amended on third reading 6474c

Authorizes the correctional association to inspect residential juvenile detention facilities

Authorizes the correctional association to inspect residential juvenile detention facilities.

Velmanette MontgomeryOn the Senate floor

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S6454Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Amended on third reading 6454a

Requires municipalities to reimburse taxpayers for certain penalties and/or late fees charged to the taxpayer

Requires municipalities to reimburse taxpayers for certain penalties and/or late fees charged to the taxpayer.

Brian X. FoleyOn the Senate floor

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A8211Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Amend and recommit to racing and wagering

Authorizes off-track betting corporations to host video lottery terminals

Authorizes off-track betting corporations to host video lottery terminals.

Ginny FieldsRacing And Wagering Committee

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A1364Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Establishes a revised residential property condition disclosure statement; repealer

Establishes a revised residential property condition disclosure statement.

Richard BrodskyJudiciary Committee

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A7937Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Substituted by s4983c

Prohibits the use of certain toxic chemicals for lawn and grounds maintenance at schools and day care centers

Prohibits the use of certain toxic chemicals for lawn and grounds maintenance at schools and day care centers.

Steven EnglebrightOn the Assembly floor

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S1793Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Reported and committed to codes

Enacts provisions relating to the reporting of child abuse

Enacts provisions relating to the reporting of child abuse; delineates what persons are required to report cases of suspected child abuse to law enforcement agencies; any person required to report…

Thomas K. DuaneCodes Committee

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S2216Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Reported and committed to corporations, authorities and commissions

Enacts the New York state senior housing opportunities partnership act and establishes a state senior housing opportunities partnership authority

Enacts the New York State Senior Housing Opportunities Partnership Act and establishes the New York state senior housing opportunities partnership authority; such authority will finance or…

Ruben DiazCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S1602Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Permits senior citizens whose spouses are deceased to substitute a more recent income for purposes of determining eligibility for the enhanced STAR exemption

Permits senior citizens whose spouses are deceased to substitute a more recent income for purposes of determing eligibility for the enhanced school tax relief (STAR) exemption.

David J. ValeskyFinance Committee

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S2778Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Reported and committed to codes

Provides for a real property tax cap for persons over 70 years of age

Provides for a real property tax cap for persons over 70 years of age; provides for notice to eligible property owners, application process, adult third party notice option, and conviction for…

Michael H. RanzenhoferCodes Committee

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S2217Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Expands supportive services to the elderly in certain retirement communities by enlarging target group and including more facilities

Expands supportive services to the elderly in naturally occurring retirement communities by enlarging target group through eliminating head of household requirement, and including more such…

Ruben DiazFinance Committee

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A5193Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Establishes the maximum annual fee that licensed nuclear electric generating facilities are liable for in relation to emergency preparedness plans

Establishes the maximum annual fee that licensed nuclear electric generating facilities are liable for to support state and local governmental responsibilities under accepted radiological emergency…

Richard BrodskyEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S4509Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Reported and committed to codes

Relates to notification to victims of service of orders of protection

Requires courts to notify victims upon service of orders of protection.

Eric T. SchneidermanCodes Committee

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S7388Senate· Moved Apr 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Creates stricter fines and criminal penalties for passing a stopped school bus

Increases fines and penalties for passing a stopped school bus.

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S7384Senate· Moved Apr 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Establishes audits of state agency expenditures to recover overpayments and lost discounts

Establishes audits of state agency expenditures to recover overpayments and lost discounts.

Michael H. RanzenhoferFinance Committee

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S4310Senate· Moved Apr 6, 2010· Amend and recommit to higher education

Provides for the licensure of perfusionists; establishes a state board of perfusion and provides for continuing professional education

Provides for the licensure of perfusionists; establishes a state committee for perfusion; allows for the issuance of limited permits; provides for continuing professional education; and provides for…

John A. DeFranciscoHigher Education Committee

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S7383Senate· Moved Apr 5, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Amends the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to simulcasting; repealer

Amends the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to simulcasting; amends the penal law in relation to conducting wagering without a license.

Eric AdamsRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S7377Senate· Moved Apr 5, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Establishes the natural gas exploration and extraction liability act of 2010

Establishes the natural gas exploration and extraction liability act of 2010.

Eric T. SchneidermanEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S7376Senate· Moved Apr 5, 2010· Referred to aging

Makes real property tax deferments available to senior citizens; provides for liens and funding thereof

Empowers a county or a city with a population of one million or more to provide for deferment of real property taxes owed by persons 65 years of age or older by local law; sets forth procedures for…

José PeraltaAging Committee

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S7375Senate· Moved Apr 5, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides sales tax exemption for reduced portion and cost food sales to senior citizens in restaurants and other establishments

Provides sales tax exemption for food sold in reduced portions at reduced prices to persons 65 years of age or over at a restaurant, cafeteria or other establishment.

José PeraltaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S7373Senate· Moved Apr 5, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Prohibits service providers from solely relying upon consumer credit reports for the purpose of determining whether to provide or continue to provide service

Prohibits service providers from solely relying upon credit reports for the purpose of determining whether to provide or continue to provide service to any consumer or potential consumer; further…

José PeraltaConsumer Protection Committee

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A6971Assembly· Moved Apr 5, 2010· Amend and recommit to election law

Requires counting affidavit ballots of eligible voters if a voter appears at a polling place in the correct county but in the incorrect election district

Requires the counting of an affidavit ballot of an eligible voter if such voter appeared at a polling place in the correct county but in the incorrect election district.

Joseph LentolElection Law Committee

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S399Senate· Moved Apr 5, 2010· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Requires legislative approval of any contract between a corporation and New York state that would require the relocation of 75 or more employees across county lines

Requires approval by the legislature and state comptroller of any contract between any private entity and the state which would require the relocation of 75 or more employees when those employees…

Neil D. BreslinJudiciary Committee

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A10497Assembly· Moved Apr 2, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to identifying the incidence and needs of those affected by autism spectrum disorder in this state and requiring training of education personnel

Relates to identifying the incidence and needs of those affected by autism spectrum disorder in this state and requiring training of education personnel.

Janele Hyer-SpencerEducation Committee

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A10496Assembly· Moved Apr 2, 2010· Referred to higher education

Allows college coursework to be credited as a work activity which may be used toward fulfilling the employment requirements for public assistance benefits

Allows college coursework to be credited as a work activity which may be used toward fulfilling the employment requirements for public assistance benefits under certain conditions.

Earlene HooperHigher Education Committee

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A10498Assembly· Moved Apr 2, 2010· Referred to health

Requires health care professionals to report any diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder to a registry maintained by the department of health

Requires health care professionals to report any diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder to a registry maintained by the department of health.

Janele Hyer-SpencerHealth Committee

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A10499Assembly· Moved Apr 2, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Establishes set back requirements from wetlands and requires notice to future owners or lessees

Relates to set back requirements from wetlands and notice requirements to future owners or lessees.

Janele Hyer-SpencerEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A10480Assembly· Moved Apr 2, 2010· Referred to correction

Relates to absentee voting by inmates convicted of non-violent felonies

Relates to absentee voting by inmates convicted of non-violent felonies.

Michael BenjaminCorrection Committee

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A10489Assembly· Moved Apr 2, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Imposes a refundable deposit on wine and liquor containers; provides that unredeemed deposits thereon be deposited in environmental protection fund and park fund

Imposes a refundable deposit on wine and liquor containers; provides that unredeemed deposits thereon be deposited into the environmental protection fund and the state park infrastructure fund.

Steven EnglebrightEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A10526Assembly· Moved Apr 2, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Reduces the tax on petroleum businesses and the sales and compensating use taxes on the retail sales of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel

Reduces the tax on petroleum businesses and sets the sales and compensating use taxes on the retail sales of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel at four cents a gallon instead of eight cents per gallon.

James TediscoWays And Means Committee

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A10538Assembly· Moved Apr 2, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Establishes a Co-STAR tax program for senior citizens and farmers

Establishes a Co-STAR tax program for senior citizens and farmers.

James TediscoReal Property Taxation Committee

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A10543Assembly· Moved Apr 2, 2010· Referred to correction

Establishes additional restrictions on the parole and relocation of sex offenders

Allows a municipality to reject sexual offenders, sexually violent offenders and sexual predators within such municipality if the municipality already contains a high concentration of such…

James TediscoCorrection Committee

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A10530Assembly· Moved Apr 2, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Repeals article 26 of the tax law known as the estate tax

Repeals article 26 of the tax law known as the estate tax.

James TediscoWays And Means Committee

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A10531Assembly· Moved Apr 2, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to plea bargaining and personal court appearances by certain driver's license holders

Relates to plea bargaining and personal court appearances by certain driver's license holders; restricts class DJ or class MJ license holders from plea bargaining to a lesser charge unless the…

James TediscoTransportation Committee

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A10535Assembly· Moved Apr 2, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Relates to providing a tax credit for dyed diesel fuel storage facilities

Provides a tax credit for dyed diesel fuel storage facilities in an amount of fifteen percent, up to $2,500, of the cost of such facilities.

James TediscoWays And Means Committee

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A10528Assembly· Moved Apr 2, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Alters the distribution of lottery proceeds to include certain municipalities

Alters the distribution of proceeds from the state lottery to provide for the distribution of 2 1/2 per cent of amounts realized therefrom to cities, towns and villages based upon total lottery…

James TediscoWays And Means Committee

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A10537Assembly· Moved Apr 2, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Requires owners of public vessels to maintain proof of financial security

Requires owners of public vessels to maintain proof of financial security.

James TediscoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A10542Assembly· Moved Apr 2, 2010· Referred to correction

Relates to the procedure for determining whether a person shall be released on parole

Establishes a three member panel chosen at random from among the members of the state board of parole shall interview and determine if inmates should be released; adds considerations to be…

James TediscoCorrection Committee

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A10540Assembly· Moved Apr 2, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Establishes city and county property tax relief exemptions

Establishes both a city state-supported tax relief, CitySTAR, and a county state-supported, CountySTAR, real property tax exemption; provides eligibility criteria therefor and formula for…

James TediscoReal Property Taxation Committee

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A10514Assembly· Moved Apr 2, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to vulnerable elderly persons

Relates to vulnerable elderly persons; deletes references to caregiver to make any person who endangers the welfare of an elderly person guilty of provisions of the penal law.

James TediscoCodes Committee

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A10532Assembly· Moved Apr 2, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires department of motor vehicles to provide police officers with information on level 3 sex offenders based on license or registration inquiry

Directs the commissioner of criminal justice services to provide the department of motor vehicles with information on level sex offenders; requires the department of motor vehicles to maintain and…

James TediscoTransportation Committee

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