Bills by

Owen H. Johnson

Senator

20,524 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →ojohnson@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

20,524 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

S7577Senate· Moved Apr 23, 2010· Referred to higher education
Relates to charging members of the US armed forces stationed in New York state in-state tuition for CUNY schools
Relates to charging members of the US armed forces stationed in New York state or spouses or dependents thereof in-state tuition for CUNY schools.
Eric AdamsHigher Education Committee
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S7576Senate· Moved Apr 23, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations
Exempts World War II veterans from state personal income tax
Exempts World War II veterans from state personal income tax; defines WWII veterans.
Eric AdamsInvestigations And Government Operations Committee
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S7574Senate· Moved Apr 23, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Allows a retiree to file a request for Tier I status

Allows Marion Hoffman to file a request for Tier I status in the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System with the state comptroller.

John J. BonacicCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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A10326Assembly· Moved Apr 23, 2010· Opinion referred to judiciary

Provides for the establishment of a biennial budgeting system for the state of New York replacing the state annual budget process

Provides for the establishment of a biennial budgeting system for the state of New York replacing the state annual budget process.

Joseph MorelleJudiciary Committee

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S7160SenateA10326· Moved Apr 23, 2010· Opinion referred to judiciary

Provides for the establishment of a biennial budgeting system for the state of New York replacing the state annual budget process

Provides for the establishment of a biennial budgeting system for the state of New York replacing the state annual budget process.

Liz KruegerJudiciary CommitteeLegal

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A10288Assembly· Moved Apr 23, 2010· Amend and recommit to energy

Relates to updating the state energy conservation construction code

Relates to updating the state energy conservation construction code.

Steven EnglebrightEnergy Committee

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S7105Senate· Moved Apr 23, 2010· Amend (t) and recommit to local government

Authorizes assessor of the county of Rockland to exempt certain church properties from real property taxes for the years 2007 and 2008

Authorizes the assessor of the town of Stony Point to exempt certain church properties from real property taxes for the years 2007 and 2008.

Thomas P. MorahanLocal Government Committee

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S6960Senate· Moved Apr 23, 2010· Opinion referred to judiciary

Places limitations on the amount of money that the governor may propose to spend in a given fiscal year; repealer

Places limitations on the amount of money that the governor may propose to spend in a given fiscal year.

Owen H. JohnsonJudiciary Committee

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A10053Assembly· Moved Apr 23, 2010· Amend and recommit to ways and means

Creates the power solutions program

Extends the expiration of the power for jobs program and the energy cost savings benefits program; creates the economic development power program to take over after the expiration of power for jobs…

Kevin CahillWays And Means Committee

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S6885Senate· Moved Apr 23, 2010· Amend and recommit to finance

Establishes the office of risk assessment and management within the office of general services

Establishes the office of risk assessment and management within the office of general services to determine the state's potential exposure to liability for its acts and omissions; such office shall…

Jeffrey D. KleinFinance Committee

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S6626Senate· Moved Apr 23, 2010· Amend and recommit to health

Develops comprehensive care centers for autism spectrum disorders

Develops comprehensive assessment centers for autism spectrum disorders.

Thomas K. DuaneHealth Committee

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S7572Senate· Moved Apr 22, 2010· Referred to education

Directs the commissioner of education to establish rules and regulations for the treatment and monitoring of students who suffer concussions or head injuries

Directs the commissioner of education to establish rules and regulations for the treatment and monitoring of students who suffer concussions or head injuries and requires that certain school…

Jeffrey D. KleinEducation Committee

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S7571Senate· Moved Apr 22, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Creates a 10% real property tax exemption for the primary residence of a person serving on active military duty in a combat zone

Creates a ten percent real property tax exemption for the primary residence of a person serving on active military duty in a combat zone.

Andrew J. LanzaVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S7569Senate· Moved Apr 22, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to the new markets development program act

Relates to the new markets development program act which provides that taxpayers who make a qualified equity investment earn a vested right to certain tax credits against taxes.

John A. DeFranciscoInvestigations And Government Operations CommitteeLegal

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S7564Senate· Moved Apr 22, 2010· Referred to health

Establishes the arthritis disease management, outreach and education program in the department of health

Establishes the arthritis disease management, outreach and education program in the department of health.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S7561Senate· Moved Apr 22, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes distinctive license plates for members of the Air Medal Society

Authorizes distinctive license plates for members of the Air Medal Society.

Dale M. VolkerTransportation Committee

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S7563Senate· Moved Apr 22, 2010· Referred to health

Directs state agencies which apply for federal medical assistance waivers to post information relating thereto on the agency internet website

Directs state agencies which apply for federal medical assistance waivers to post information relating thereto on the agency internet website.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S7560Senate· Moved Apr 22, 2010· Referred to insurance

Requires insurance companies to disclose claims information to municipalities employing 400 or more employees

Requires insurance companies to disclose claims information to municipalities employing 400 or more employees to determine how their benefits are used; provides for imposition of a fine for failure…

Kevin S. ParkerInsurance Committee

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A10611Assembly· Moved Apr 22, 2010· Substituted by s7864

Relates to significant programmatic accomplishments for limited credit time allowances for inmates

Adds certification and minimum work as an optician, hazardous materials removal worker, sign language interpreter, or worker in the puppies behind bars program to significant programmatic…

Jeffrion AubryOn the Assembly floor

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A10612Assembly· Moved Apr 22, 2010· Advanced to third reading cal.817

Relates to the definition of a sexually violent offender as applied to out-of-state offenders

Relates to the definition of a sexually violent offender as applied to out-of-state offenders.

Jeffrion AubryOn the Assembly floor

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A10151Assembly· Moved Apr 22, 2010· Advanced to third reading cal.810

Provides that certain defenses relating to proper service on a third-party plaintiff by a plaintiff may not be asserted in the answer of a third-party defendant

Prohibits a third-party defendant from asserting an objection or defense that the summons and complaint, summons with notice or notice of petition and petition were not properly served, or that…

Helene WeinsteinOn the Assembly floor

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A10084Assembly· Moved Apr 22, 2010· Advanced to third reading cal.809

Creates the small business innovation research/small business technology transfer technical assistance program

Creates the small business innovation research/small business technology transfer technical assistance program.

Robin SchimmingerOn the Assembly floor

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A9814Assembly· Moved Apr 22, 2010· Substituted by s6443a

Includes the production of maple sap and pure maple products within the definition of agricultural tourism

Includes the production of maple sap and pure maple products within the definition of agricultural tourism.

Robert ReillyOn the Assembly floor

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A9526Assembly· Moved Apr 22, 2010· Advanced to third reading cal.805

Relates to the reuse plan for those prisons that are proposed to be closed

Relates to the reuse plan for those prisons that are proposed to be closed.

Jeffrion AubryOn the Assembly floor

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A9520Assembly· Moved Apr 22, 2010· Substituted by s6317a

Expands the definition of "agricultural commodity" to include maple sap and maple products produced therefrom

Expands the definition of "agricultural commodity" to include maple sap and maple products produced therefrom.

Robert ReillyOn the Assembly floor

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A2293Assembly· Moved Apr 22, 2010· Advanced to third reading cal.800

Relates to the powers of the Monroe county water authority

Relates to the powers of the Monroe county water authority; allows the Monroe county water authority to purchase, lease, develop or construct upon property acquired in other areas without having to…

David GanttOn the Assembly floor

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A353Assembly· Moved Apr 22, 2010· Held for consideration in 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; provides for…

William MagnarelliHigher Education Committee

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S5814Senate· Moved Apr 22, 2010· Amend and recommit to elections

Enacts the New York State clean election campaign finance reform act of 2009 ; repealer

Enacts the New York state clean election and campaign finance enforcement reform act.

Malcolm A. SmithElections Committee

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S3823Senate· Moved Apr 22, 2010· Amend (t) and recommit to insurance

Directs the superintendent of insurance to study the feasibility of developing and implementing a liability reform plan for recreational land use

Directs the superintendent of insurance to study the feasibility of developing and implementing a liability reform plan to protect private landowners who permit public recreational uses of their land.

Catharine YoungInsurance Committee

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A10810Assembly· Moved Apr 21, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Relates to the application date for empire zone designation

Relates to the application date for empire zone designation.

Robin SchimmingerReal Property Taxation Committee

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A10806Assembly· Moved Apr 21, 2010· Referred to children and families

Establishes the peer advocacy and mentoring program

Establishes the Peer Advocacy and Mentoring program; provides peer support, advocacy and mentoring for youth in residential care.

William ScarboroughChildren And Families Committee

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A10807Assembly· Moved Apr 21, 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…

Alan MaiselAging Committee

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A10812Assembly· Moved Apr 21, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Establishes a residential incentive board; provides flexibility to local taxing jurisdictions for residential property capital improvements for environmental problem

Establishes a residential incentive board for the purposes of providing flexibility to local taxing jurisdictions for capitol improvements made to residential property for the purposes of repairing…

Ginny FieldsReal Property Taxation Committee

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A10814Assembly· Moved Apr 21, 2010· Referred to housing

Requires landlords to provide notice of rental history upon the signing of a vacancy lease

Requires landlords to provide notice of rental history upon the signing of a vacancy lease for the four years prior to the vacancy.

Linda RosenthalHousing Committee

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S7559Senate· Moved Apr 21, 2010· Referred to local government

Provides that the base proportions for the 2009 assessment roll in the city of Long Beach shall not exceed the adjusted base proportion for the preceding year

Provides that the base proportions for the 2009 assessment roll in the city of Long Beach shall not exceed the adjusted base proportion for the preceding year.

Dean G. SkelosLocal Government Committee

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A10800Assembly· Moved Apr 21, 2010· Referred to transportation

Eliminates the registration fee for gold star mother distinctive license plates

Eliminates the registration fee for gold star mother distinctive license plates.

Stephen HawleyTransportation Committee

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A10801Assembly· Moved Apr 21, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires all-way stop signs erected at all intersections immediately surrounding a public or private school in N.Y. city

Requires all-way stop signs erected at all intersections immediately surrounding a public or private school in a city with a population of 1 million or more.

Inez BarronTransportation Committee

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A10804Assembly· Moved Apr 21, 2010· Held for consideration in higher education

Allows a person with a master's of social work degree who meets certain requirements to file to be licensed within one year of the effective date of this act

Allows a person with a master's of social work degree who meets certain requirements to file to be licensed within one year of the effective date of this act.

Inez BarronHigher Education Committee

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A10796Assembly· Moved Apr 21, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to state aid for certain school districts

Relates to state aid for certain school districts which receive high school students from another school district which has no high school.

Catherine NolanEducation Committee

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A10805Assembly· Moved Apr 21, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Creates a consumer bill of rights regarding railroad passengers

Creates a consumer bill of rights regarding railroad passengers; establishes certain services shall be provided whenever railroad passengers have boarded a train and are delayed more than three…

Charles LavineConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A10803Assembly· Moved Apr 21, 2010· Referred to higher education

Creates a regional cost index in tuition assistance

Amends the education law establishing a regional cost index in tuition assistance awards.

Thomas AlfanoHigher Education Committee

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A10799Assembly· Moved Apr 21, 2010· Referred to education

Legalizes, validates, ratifies and confirms certain transportation contracts of the Garden City Park union free school district

Legalizes, validates, ratifies and confirms certain transportation contracts of the Garden City union free school district for school year 2008-2009.

Michelle SchimelEducation Committee

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S7557Senate· Moved Apr 21, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Grants the state liquor authority general rule making privileges for the purpose of effectuating the alcoholic beverage control law

Grants the state liquor authority general rule making privileges for the purpose of effectuating the alcoholic beverage control law and provides for the repeal of such provisions relating thereto.

Craig M. JohnsonInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S7555Senate· Moved Apr 21, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the metropolitan transportation authority to submit two-year capital program plans to metropolitan transportation authority capital program review board

Authorizes the metropolitan transportation authority to submit two-year capital program plans to the metropolitan transportation authority capital program review board.

Craig M. JohnsonTransportation Committee

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S7552Senate· Moved Apr 21, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Establishes time restrictions for court issued consent orders for work performance to remove or remedy conditions in such petition

Establishes time restrictions for court issued consent orders for work performance to remove or remedy dangerous conditions or building code violations; permits sixty days for consent orders to be…

Eric T. SchneidermanHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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A10774Assembly· Moved Apr 21, 2010· Referred to insurance

Relates to assessments to defray operating expenses of the department

Relates to assessments to defray operating expenses of the department; removes indirect costs from the assessments.

William A. BarclayInsurance Committee

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A10787Assembly· Moved Apr 21, 2010· Referred to higher education

Includes peace officers at community colleges operating under the program of the state university of New York within the definition of the term "qualified agencies"

Includes peace officers at community colleges operating under the program of the state university of New York within the definition of the term "qualified agencies".

Kenneth ZebrowskiHigher Education Committee

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