Bills by

Darrel J. Aubertine

Senator

10,316 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →aubertin@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

10,316 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

S5607Senate· Moved Feb 23, 2010· Reported and committed to finance
Requires the legislature to provide for the maintenance and support of a system of free public libraries
Provides a constitutional guarantee that the legislature shall provide for the maintenance and support of a system of free public libraries, wherein all the residents of this state may be provided…
Suzi OppenheimerFinance Committee
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S5559Senate· Moved Feb 23, 2010· Reported and committed to finance
Requires contractor bids on school district projects to include information on subcontractors and the commissioner of education to create surveys on the new bidding process
Requires contractors bidding on projects for school districts to provide information regarding proposed subcontractors, the commissioner to provide surveys regarding the new bidding process.
Suzi OppenheimerFinance Committee

S5772Senate· Moved Feb 23, 2010· Starred on calendar

Extends from 4 years to 8 years, the term of office of commissioner of jurors

Extends from four years to eights years, the term of office of commissioner of jurors to insure a continuous pool of capable candidates for this office.

Dale M. VolkerOn the Senate floor

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S2725Senate· Moved Feb 23, 2010· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Relates to the renunciation of property interests

Establishes certain renunciations shall not necessarily constitute a qualified disclaimer for the purposes of the estate tax or the gift tax; allows a beneficiary of a disposition to renounce…

John A. DeFranciscoStricken

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S2459Senate· Moved Feb 23, 2010· Substituted by a3581

Establishes the chief administrator of the courts shall submit annually a report on the Drug Treatment Court Program during the preceding year

Establishes the chief administrator of the courts shall submit annually a report on the administration, function and effectiveness of the Drug Treatment Court Program during the preceding year.

John L. SampsonOn the Senate floor

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S1892Senate· Moved Feb 23, 2010· Advanced to third reading

Requires lottery sales agents to return previously purchased lottery tickets to the persons submitting them to such agents for verification of prizes

Requires lottery sales agents to return previously purchased lottery tickets to the persons submitting them to such agents for verification of prizes won or lost; requires lottery ticket dispensing…

Jeffrey D. KleinOn the Senate floor

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S4662Senate· Moved Feb 23, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Relates to permitting municipalities to recover costs associated with audits of preschool providers

Relates to permitting municipalities to recover costs associated with audits of preschool providers by assessing the cost of audits against the state's share of any recovered moneys.

Brian X. FoleyFinance Committee

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S3347Senate· Moved Feb 23, 2010· Notice of committee consideration - requested

Provides that all affirmative action officers and administrators employed by the state shall be in competitive classified positions

Provides that all affirmative action officers and administrators employed by the state shall be in competitive classified positions; directs the department of civil service to establish…

Bill PerkinsFinance Committee

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S360Senate· Moved Feb 23, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Allows satisfaction of constitutional requirement that bills be on members desks by distribution of bills in electronically written form

Allows satisfaction of constitutional requirement that bills be on members desks prior to passage/voting by distribution of bills in electronically written form: provides that a bill shall be deemed…

Joseph E. RobachFinance Committee

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S4407Senate· Moved Feb 23, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Declares a policy of equal treatment in development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies

Declares a policy of equal treatment of people of all races, cultures, religions, incomes, education levels and sexual preference in the development and enforcement of environmental laws,…

Eric T. SchneidermanEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S3070Senate· Moved Feb 23, 2010· Substituted by a5985a

Eliminates the 21-year limit for the duration of pet trusts

Eliminates the 21-year limit for the duration of pet trusts; provides that such trusts shall terminate when the living animal beneficiary or beneficiaries of such trust are no longer alive.

Liz KruegerOn the Senate floor

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S4534Senate· Moved Feb 23, 2010· Substituted by a7395

Expands the definition of "prevailing party" for purposes of counsel fees and expenses in certain actions against the state

Expands the definition of "prevailing party" for purposes of counsel fees and expenses in certain actions against the state, to include a party whose pursuit of a non-frivolous claim or defense was…

John L. SampsonOn the Senate floor

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S5701Senate· Moved Feb 23, 2010· Substituted by a8678a

Exempts from licensure instructors in yoga and martial arts

Requires licensure for instructors in religion, dancing, music, painting, drawing, sculpture, poetry, dramatic art, languages, reading comprehension, mathematics, recreation, yoga, martial arts and…

Eric T. SchneidermanOn the Senate floor

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A1840Assembly· Moved Feb 23, 2010· Reported referred to ways and means

Authorizes the establishment of a caregiver support program for grandparents and other older adult relative caregivers

Creates a caregiver support program for grandparents and other older adult relative caregivers who are providing primary care for children aged 18 and under either formally or informally to provide…

Jeffrey DinowitzWays And Means Committee

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S638Senate· Moved Feb 23, 2010· Substituted by a1003a

Requires report due the governor and legislature to include the incidence of misrepresentation by insured of the principal place where vehicles are driven and stored

Requires that the report due the governor and legislative leaders relating to insurance fraud include the incidence of misrepresentation by insureds of the principal place where motor vehicles are…

William J. Larkin Jr.On the Senate floor

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S2613Senate· Moved Feb 23, 2010· Substituted by a2374a

Enacts the "jury pool fair representation act"

Enacts the "jury pool fair representation act"; provides for the collection of demographic data for jurors who present for service and for the submission of such data in an annual report to the…

Jeffrey D. KleinOn the Senate floor

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S3164Senate· Moved Feb 23, 2010· Substituted by a7729d

Establishes procedures for making health care decisions on behalf of patients unable to decide about treatment for themselves; repealer

Creates the family health care decisions act; establishes procedures for family members, surrogates and others close to an incapacitated patient making health care decisions on behalf of patients…

Thomas K. DuaneOn the Senate floor

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A9974Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Referred to housing

Relates to the right of tenant association to have the first option to purchase a housing unit

Relates to the right of tenant association to have the first option to purchase a housing unit.

Linda RosenthalHousing Committee

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S6880SenateA10113· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Referred to finance

Creates the New York autism spectrum disorders treatment, training and research council and provides for the powers and duties of the council

Creates the New York autistic spectrum disorders treatment, training and research council and provides for the powers and duties of the council.

Roy J. McDonaldFinance CommitteeFinance

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S6881Senate· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Extends provisions of rent control law

Amends chapter 576 of the laws of 1974 amending the emergency housing rent control law relating to the control of and stabilization of rent in certain cases, chapter 274 of the laws of 1946,…

José M. SerranoHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S6685Senate· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Notice of committee consideration - requested

Includes in definition of income all sources after deduction of all medical and prescription drugs not reimbursed or paid by insurance

Excludes expenditures for medical care not covered by insurance from the definition of "income" for the purpose of a real property tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property…

Ruben DiazFinance CommitteeFinance

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S6116SenateA7552· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Notice of committee consideration - requested

Establishes the medicaid outreach and enrollment program

Establishes the medicaid outreach and enrollment program to help identify those medicare enrollees who are eligible for medicaid services but who are not participating, through outreach initiatives.

Ruben DiazFinance CommitteeFinance

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A3917Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Amend and recommit to aging

Makes certain persons who are eligible for or receiving social security disability insurance benefits eligible for elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage

Makes certain persons (meeting certain income requirements) who are eligible for or receiving social security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits eligible for elderly pharmaceutical insurance…

David KoonAging Committee

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A2263Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Referred to health

Directs health care professionals to provide pain-relieving medications to the extent authorized by accepted professional guidelines

Requires health care professionals to order, prescribe, administer and dispense pain-relieving medications in accordance with professional standards and guidelines.

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

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A6620Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Amended on third reading 6620a

Relates to the creation of an advisory board within the department of agriculture and markets on food safety and inspection programs

Requires the creation of a nine member advisory board within the department of agriculture and markets on food safety and inspection programs; such board is to advise, counsel and confer with the…

Vivian CookOn the Assembly floor

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A4963Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Amend and recommit to codes

Requires notice of risk of deportation of non-citizens, prior to accepting plea to a misdemeanor or violation

Requires courts, prior to accepting a plea to a misdemeanor or violation, to provide notice to the defendant that such plea and the acceptance thereof could result in deportation, removal from the…

Peter RiveraCodes Committee

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A857Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Enacting clause stricken

Provides that N.Y. city, the rent following the dissolution date shall be the last rent authorized for the affected dwelling

Provides that in cities with a population of one million or more, the rent following the dissolution date of Mitchell-Lama developments shall be the last rent authorized for the affected dwelling.

Jonathan BingStricken

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S5981Senate· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Referred to education

Grants small city school districts the authority to provide cafeteria services to students should such district be subject to a contingency budget

Grants small city school districts the authority to provide cafeteria or restaurant services to students should such district be subject to a contingency budget.

Jeffrey D. KleinEducation Committee

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A1827Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Referred to finance

Allows for baccalaureate and advanced degree programs and certain educational and training activity to count towards the work participation rate

Allows for baccalaureate and advanced degree programs to count towards the work participation rate and further provides for certain educational and training activity (homework expected or required…

Keith L.T. WrightFinance Committee

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S1699Senate· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Provides for energy planning by creating a state energy board and requires certain public authorities to complete an energy plan

Provides for energy planning by creating a state energy board; outlines powers and duties of such board and requires certain public authorities to complete an energy plan, including forecasts for…

Kevin S. ParkerStricken

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S2220Senate· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Considered by committee - defeated

Establishes requirements for the provision of ambulance services to senior living facilities

Requires all senior living facilities to employ an independent ambulance service for the provision of emergency medical services and transport at such facilities; a senior living facility is any…

Ruben DiazCodes Committee

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S2420Senate· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Provides that the information collected and maintained by the department of agriculture and markets relating to animals shall be confidential

Provides that the information collected and maintained by the department of agriculture and markets relating to the registration and identification of premises and animals shall be confidential.

Catharine YoungAgriculture Committee

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S4921Senate· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to release a right of reverter in letters patent conveying certain land located in the city of Buffalo

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to release a right of reverter in letters patent conveying certain land located in the city of Buffalo.

Antoine M. ThompsonGovernmental Operations Committee

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S4123Senate· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Relates to unemployment insurance benefits for professional employment by certain educational institutions

Provides that an offer of employment or assignment made to a part-time faculty employee by a higher education institution which is contingent on enrollment, funding, or programmatic changes shall…

George OnoratoFinance Committee

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S2495Senate· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Reported and committed to codes

Establishes defendants and inmates shall be entitled to receive a copy of their criminal records at certain times

Provides defendants not sentenced to a period of imprisonment and inmates being released shall be given a copy of their criminal record; such copy of a criminal record shall be free of charge.

Dale M. VolkerCodes Committee

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S3018Senate· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Establishes a victims' assistance education program

Establishes a victims' assistance education program within the crime victims board to enhance and augment services to victims of crime; further develops education programs for police, sheriffs,…

David J. ValeskyFinance Committee

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S2189Senate· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Establishes a coordinated statewide policy, investigation, and reporting requirements with respect to infections, including certain staphylococcus infections

Establishes a coordinated statewide policy, investigation, and reporting requirements with respect to infections, including certain staphylococcus infections.

Martin J. GoldenFinance Committee

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