Bills by

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Senator

7,266 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →addabbo@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

7,266 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

A4332Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families
Provides for the time of staying, modifying or terminating family court orders in juvenile delinquency proceedings
Provides for modification or vacating of dispositional orders of the family court in juvenile delinquency proceedings in accordance with the criminal procedure law; eliminates a provision…
Vito LopezChildren And Families Committee
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A4536Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing
Relates to the physical condition of a building being converted to cooperative or condominium ownership
Requires cooperative and condominium conversion sponsors to eliminate dangerous conditions and to correct serious building code violations existing in any building that is sought to be converted to…
Nettie MayersohnHousing Committee

A4545Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Requires a landlord to have clean hands to bring action for rent or eviction in certain cases

Provides that with respect to apartments covered by rent control, rent stabilization, or the emergency tenant protection act, a landlord must be free of outstanding building code violations to bring…

Linda RosenthalHousing Committee

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A4620Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Requires certain school districts operating school safety hotlines to staff such hotlines with bilingual personnel

Requires certain school districts operating school safety hotlines to staff such hotlines by personnel fluent in the two languages most prevalent among students of such school districts.

Peter RiveraEducation Committee

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A4646Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Allows action for fraud, duress or coercion in execution or inducement of private-placement adoption consents only if practiced by adoptive parents, agency or agent

Provides that consents in private placement adoption may be voided for fraud, duress or coercion only where such is done by or on behalf of adoptive parents or the adoption agency.

Vito LopezJudiciary Committee

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A4788Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Establishes single gender core course academies demonstration program

Establishes the single gender core course academies demonstration program within the education department; provides that such program shall be established in 4 elementary schools, 8 middle schools…

Peter RiveraEducation Committee

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A4840Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Establishes a gift for eliminating the stigma relating to mental illness on personal income tax returns

Establishes a gift for eliminating the stigma relating to mental illness on personal income tax returns; establishes the mental illness anti-stigma fund into which such gifts shall be deposited;…

Peter RiveraWays And Means Committee

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A4855Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Redefines the term "qualifying film production facility" as a facility containing a sound stage with a square footage of one thousand feet, rather than 7 thousand

Redefines the term "qualifying film production facility" as a facility containing a sound stage with a minimum square footage of one thousand feet, rather than seven thousand.

Marc AlessiWays And Means Committee

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A4882Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Establishes the procedures and protocol for a utility service interruption emergency

Establishes the procedures and protocol for a utility service interruption emergency.

Marc AlessiTransportation Committee

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A4950Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Broadens the rent stabilization law of nineteen hundred sixty-nine to include multiple dwellings containing three or more dwelling units

Broadens the rent stabilization law of 1969 to include multiple dwellings containing three or more dwelling units where current law applies to buildings with six or more units.

Vito LopezHousing Committee

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A5017Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires motor vehicle sales contracts to be written in the language in which such contracts were negotiated

Requires motor vehicle sales and lease contract terms be written in the language in which such contracts were negotiated; requires retail motor vehicle dealers who negotiate primarily in languages…

Peter RiveraConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A5086Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Provides tenants with a right of refusal for vacant dwelling units within the same building

Provides that leases for class A multiple dwellings of six or more units under rent stabilization shall provide a right of first refusal to rent tenants for other vacant dwelling units within the…

Vito LopezHousing Committee

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A5090Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Provides that health insurance coverage may not deny reimbursements because the registered laboratory providing laboratory services has not been approved

Provides that health insurance coverage may not deny reimbursements because the registered laboratory providing laboratory services has not been approved by the insurer or other entity; provides…

Vito LopezInsurance Committee

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A5137Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Requires that voter education be encouraged in high school civics; establishes voter education fund and income tax check off therefor

Encourages instruction in voter education and directs commissioner of education to affirm that students have received such instruction; establishes "voter education fund" to be used by education…

Vito LopezEducation Committee

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A5143Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Provides a tax credit for taxpayers that purchase local materials from companies within a fifteen mile radius of such taxpayer's business

Provides a tax credit for taxpayers who purchase local materials from companies within a fifteen mile radius of such taxpayer's business.

Joseph LentolWays And Means Committee

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A5182Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Authorizes dispensing of 3 month supply of drugs when used to treat or alleviate a chronic illness or condition

Authorizes the prescription and dispensing of a 3 month supply of a drug or controlled substance when such drug or substance is used to treat or alleviate a chronic illness or condition which has…

Peter RiveraHealth Committee

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A5241Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Establishes standards for prescription of podiatric custom orthotics to persons receiving medical assistance

Establishes standards for the prescription of podiatric custom orthotics to eligible patients receiving medical assistance for needy persons; provides for retroactive application.

Peter RiveraSocial Services Committee

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A5274Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Amends the waterfront commission act; repealer

Amends the waterfront commission act, relating to empowering the waterfront commission to accept applications in the longshoremen's register.

Herman D. FarrellCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5293Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to the hearing of complaints by the division of human rights and the awarding of certain fees and costs in such complaints

Requires the commissioner of human rights to establish a comprehensive management and training plan; provides that such plan shall include, but not be limited to, a comprehensive staffing plan,…

Joseph MorelleGovernmental Operations Committee

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A5386Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Expands the definition of "drug", for the purposes of the vehicle and traffic law, to include inhalants and certain glues

Expands the definition of "drug", for the purposes of the vehicle and traffic law, to include inhalants and glues containing a solvent which releases toxic vapors and fumes; provides that the…

Alan MaiselTransportation Committee

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A5391Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Relates to an exemption for real property owned by an incorporated volunteer fire company or fire department

Relates to an exemption for real property owned by an incorporated volunteer fire company or fire department; provides such property shall be removed from the tax rolls immediately by the county…

Thomas McKevittReal Property Taxation CommitteeHousing

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A5530Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in ways and means

Establishes a private sector commission on cost control in New York state government and provides for expiration

Establishes a private sector commission on cost control in New York state government; provides for expiration of provisions.

Marcus MolinaroWays And Means Committee

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A5555Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Provides mechanism for transition for housing companies conducting a buy-out of a regulated project to other local rent regulations

Provides mechanism for transition for housing companies conducting a buy-out of a regulated project to other local rent regulations by establishing a base rent for such housing to be applicable…

Vito LopezHousing Committee

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A5556Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to mental health

Mandates public hearing prior to final site selection for community residential facility; repealer

Expands "community residential facility" to include community residences for socially disabled persons, juvenile delinquents, adult group homes, halfway houses and other group residences; mandates a…

Vito LopezMental Health Committee

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A5559Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Grants free use of passenger transportation facilities within New York city to New York city correction officers

Provides that the Long Island Rail Road and every public transportation authority in a city with a population of one million or more receiving operating assistance shall adopt rules and regulations…

Vito LopezTransportation Committee

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A5560Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Authorizes the New York city housing authority to establish volunteer tenant patrol forces to provide security services for the benefit of the authority's community

Authorizes the NYC housing authority to establish volunteer tenant patrol forces to provide security services for the benefit of the residents; directs compensation for such force members who…

Vito LopezHousing Committee

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A5561Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Relates to the certification of chiropractors as acupuncturists

Authorizes the department of education to establish rules and regulations providing for the certification of chiropractors as acupuncturists, provided that such rules and regulations are no more or…

Vito LopezHigher Education Committee

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A5570Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Provides for a demonstration program for the selection of public housing tenants by a board of tenants

Provides for a demonstration program for the selection of public housing tenants by a board of tenants; 2-6 public housing authorities shall participate; tenant board members shall be given…

Vito LopezHousing Committee

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A5571Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Establishes a certification procedure for building superintendents

Requires building superintendents in buildings with more than ten apartments to be certified by the secretary of state; provides civil penalties for failure to be certified; imposes a $1,000 per day…

Vito LopezEconomic Development Committee

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A5590Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Provides that restrictions regarding the carrying of concealed weapons and licenses therefor shall be by statute only

Provides that restrictions regarding the carrying of concealed weapons and licenses therefor shall be by statute only.

Robert OaksCodes Committee

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A5668Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides for alternate forms of acceptable proof of identity upon the application for a license

Provides for alternate forms of acceptable proof of identity upon the application for a license; allows for foreign passports with or without visa stamps, valid documentation issued by the United…

Felix OrtizTransportation Committee

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A5688Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in education

Relates to the use of monies received for costs associated with providing universal prekindergarten

Establishes upon a showing that a school district is unable to expend the maximum allocation that such district would be eligible to receive for costs associated with providing universal…

James ConteEducation Committee

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A5751Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Makes various rent control provisions ongoing and establishes transition guidelines and provides for omnibus cooperative and condominium conversion

Makes various rent control provisions permanent; provides for the establishment of transitional guidelines, annual rent adjustments and sets forth rights and obligations of landlords and tenants…

Vito LopezHousing Committee

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A5789Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Restricts the imposition of unfunded mandates on local governments

Restricts the imposition of additional unfunded mandates on local governments by the state until such time as those mandates are fully funded by the state; provides for certain exceptions; provides…

Sandy GalefGovernmental Operations Committee

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A580Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Provides for special elections for the offices of comptroller and attorney general for vacancies during a term

Provides for special elections for the offices of comptroller and attorney general for vacancies during a term.

Kevin CahillGovernmental Operations Committee

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A5822Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Mandates arresting police officers of rape suspects to cause suspects to be given HIV test

Mandates that arresting police officers of rape or criminal sexual act suspects shall cause defendants to be given an HIV related test to determine if defendant has HIV infection, HIV related…

James HayesCodes Committee

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A5835Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in mental health

Establishes additional notice requirements for site selection for community residential facilities

Provides that a sponsoring agency shall give notice to persons owning property within 500 feet of a proposed site of a community residential facility and requires hearings to include evaluation of…

Thomas McKevittMental Health Committee

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A5919Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Directs the secretary of state to issue World Trade Center distinguished unit citations to qualifying police, fire, and emergency medical services units

Directs the secretary of state to issue World Trade Center distinguished unit citations to qualifying police, fire, and emergency medical services units; those units are units that responded on…

Darryl TownsGovernmental Operations Committee

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A5988Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in higher education

Requires course work and training in tick-borne diseases by every physician, nurse, lab technologist and pharmacist

Requires course work and training in tick-borne diseases by every physician, nurse, lab technologist and pharmacist; required documentation at time of registration; completed on or before July 1,…

Joel MillerHigher Education Committee

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A6081Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local governments

Prohibits, unless authorized by state law, municipalities from authorizing local law enforcement to enforce any provision of federal immigration law

Prohibits, unless authorized by state law, municipalities from authorizing or requiring local law enforcement to enforce any provision of federal immigration law, rule or regulation; requires…

Peter RiveraLocal Governments Committee

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A6087Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Expands the definitions of assault in the 2nd and aggravated harassment in the 2nd to include offenses committed against school personnel

Expands the definition of assault in the second degree to include assaulting school personnel; expands the definition of aggravated harassment in the second degree to include school personnel.

Jane CorwinCodes Committee

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A6102Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Provides for pollution tax credits for the purchase of certain machinery or equipment for the reduction of pollution made by dry cleaning businesses

Provides for pollution tax credits for the purchase of certain machinery or equipment for the reduction of pollution made by dry cleaning businesses.

Steven EnglebrightWays And Means Committee

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A6122Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in labor

Authorizes the care and treatment of injured employees by duly licensed social workers under the workers' compensation program

Authorizes the care and treatment of injured employees by duly licensed social workers under the workers' compensation program.

Earlene HooperLabor Committee

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A6236Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Eliminates additional application fees and annual fees for special license plates issued to veterans of the armed forces of the United States

Eliminates additional application fees and annual fees for special license plates issued to veterans of the armed forces of the United States.

Robert BarraTransportation CommitteeTransportation

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A628Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes penalties for failure to provide a DNA sample and failure to register or verify as a sex offender

Establishes penalties for failure to provide a DNA sample and failure to register or verify as a sex offender; establishes the crimes of failure to provide a DNA sample in the first and second…

Amy PaulinCodes Committee

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A6306Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to election law

Allows the legislature to allow any qualified voter to choose to vote by absentee ballot

Allows the legislature to allow any qualified voter to choose to vote by absentee ballot; removes requirements for certain factors to be met before an absentee ballot is granted to qualified voters.

Timothy P. GordonElection Law Committee

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A6403Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Requires the department of education to establish and implement a data collection, evaluation and public reporting system pertaining to statewide graduation rates

Requires the department of education to establish and implement a data collection, evaluation and public reporting system pertaining to statewide graduation rates.

Felix OrtizEducation Committee

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A6526Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Enacts the water-based fire protection licensure act

Enacts the water-based fire protection licensure act for the purpose of regulating the business of layout, installing, servicing, repairing, inspecting, testing and maintenance of automatic…

Susan JohnGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6560Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Relates to the period of limitation for certain violent sex offenses; repealer

Provides that prosecutions of certain violent sex offenses where such offense was committed against a child less than eighteen years of age may be commenced within fifteen years after such child has…

Dierdre ScozzafavaCodes Committee

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