Bills by

Ellen C. Jaffee

Assembly Member

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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

A5405Assembly· Moved Feb 23, 2010· Reported referred to codes
Provides for the sale, use and storage of nitric acid
Requires each retail sale of nitric acid to be recorded by the seller thereof; such record shall include the photographic identification number, telephone number and address of the purchaser;…
Philip RamosCodes 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

A7364Assembly· Moved Feb 23, 2010· Amend and recommit to economic development

Provides that in N.Y. city, required distances of bars from schools, places of worship and existing licensed premises be measured from the closest boundary lines

Relates to the siting of certain premises, located in counties with a population in excess of one million, licensed to sell liquor for consumption on the premises; provides that required distances…

Joan MillmanEconomic Development Committee

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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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A8624Assembly· Moved Feb 23, 2010· Amend and recommit to ways and means

Provides for the Information Technology Procurement Savings Act of 2010; provides local governments and school districts more contracting flexibility

Provides for the Information Technology Procurement Savings Act of 2010; provides local governments and school districts more contracting flexibility; and provides for purchasing services through…

Sam HoytWays And Means Committee

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A2934Assembly· Moved Feb 23, 2010· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Authorizes commissioner of economic development to grant matching funds to eligible applicants to implement regional marketing programs as defined herein

Authorizes commissioner of economic development to grant matching funds to eligible applicants to implement regional marketing programs, defined as the use of media advertising and promotional…

Robin SchimmingerCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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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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A9977Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Referred to housing

Relates to mutual companies in N.Y. city

Requires a Mitchell-Lama cooperative seeking to dissolve to offer cooperators who may not be able to afford the increased carrying charges the opportunity to sell.

Linda RosenthalHousing Committee

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A9975Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to expanding the process to reform state contract requirements

Relates to expanding the process to reform state contract requirements.

Richard BrodskyGovernmental Operations Committee

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A9973Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Requires state and municipal entities that collect demographic data on the ancestry or origins of state residents to utilize a separate collection and tabulation category

Requires state and municipal agencies, authorities, boards and commissions that collect demographic data as to the ancestry or origins of state residents to utilize a separate collection and…

Grace MengGovernmental Operations Committee

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S6887Senate· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Creates the seed-NY investment fund

Creates the Seed-NY investment fund; authorizes the transfer of all assets and liabilities of the small business technology investment fund for the Seed-NY investment fund.

William T. StachowskiCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A9971Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Referred to codes

Defines "criminal street gang" and prohibits criminal street gang recruitment of a minor

Defines "criminal street gang" and prohibits criminal street gang recruitment of a minor.

Michael BenjaminCodes Committee

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S6884Senate· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Referred to higher education

Provides that the commission of prostitution offenses by any person upon premises controlled by a massage therapist constitutes professional misconduct

Provides that the commission of prostitution offense by any person upon premises at which a massage therapist regularly engages in his or her profession, or the commission of any such offense by a…

Jeffrey D. KleinHigher Education Committee

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A9969Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Referred to housing

Authorizes study of housing programs for low and middle income families; provides for a moratorium on the voluntary dissolution of limited profit, limited dividend and redevelopment housing companies

Authorizes the state division of housing and community renewal to study housing programs for low and middle income families, and provides for a moratorium on the voluntary dissolution of limited…

Linda RosenthalHousing Committee

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A9967Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Referred to housing

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,…

Brian KavanaghHousing 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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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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A861Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Enacting clause stricken

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.

Jonathan BingStricken

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A1864Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to notice of requirements for use of school property by outside organizations

Requires the board of education or trustees of a school district to notify organizations that use of school property by outside organizations shall be non-exclusive and such events shall be open to…

Catherine NolanEducation 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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A6321Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Amended on third reading 6321a

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…

Robert SweeneyOn the Assembly floor

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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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A2393Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Referred to codes

Defines the term electric assisted bicycle

Defines the term "electric assisted bicycle" for purposes of the applicability of the vehicle and traffic law; requires persons sixteen years of age or younger to wear a helmet when operating an…

David GanttCodes Committee

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A2320Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Creates a sustainable development task force to study the feasibility of adopting a regulatory system to achieve goal of sustainable development

Creates a fifteen member sustainable development task force to study the feasibility of adopting a goal oriented and performance based regulatory system to achieve the goal of sustainable…

Brian KavanaghCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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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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A7810Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Allows heating oil dealers to place a lien on multi-dwelling and commercial property for an owner's failure to pay its bill for the value of delivered heating oil

Allows heating oil dealers to place a lien on residential property with four or more residential units and commercial property for an owner's failure to pay its bill for the value of delivered…

Peter AbbateJudiciary Committee

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A2076Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to protecting indoor air quality in state owned, leased or operated buildings

Relates to protecting indoor air quality in state owned, leased or operated buildings.

Donna LupardoHealth 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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A2008Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Referred to health

Provides for pharmacy benefit management and the procurement of prescription drugs at a negotiated rate for dispensation

Provides for pharmacy benefit management and the procurement of prescription drugs to be dispensed to patients, or the administration or management of prescription drug benefits; sets forth…

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

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A7281Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Amended on third reading 7281a

Enacts the healthy, safe and energy efficient outdoor lighting act to reduce harmful outdoor lighting

Enacts the healthy, safe and energy efficient outdoor lighting act to reduce harmful outdoor lighting; sets standards for outdoor lighting; provides for the designation of dark-sky preserves;…

Linda RosenthalOn the Assembly floor

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A1833Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to penalties for the illegal shipment of cigarettes

Relates to penalties for the illegal shipment of cigarettes and the authority of state and local authorities to bring actions to recover civil fines for such violations.

Jeffrey DinowitzHealth 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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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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S2452Senate· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority to develop an energy weatherization program; appropriation

Authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority to develop an energy weatherization program and to issue bonds for the purpose of extending grants for energy weatherization…

Kevin S. ParkerStricken

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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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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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S2006Senate· Moved Feb 22, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Establishes distinguished chairs in gerontological sciences

Establishes distinguished chairs in gerontological sciences to conduct research, engage in educational and training activities and provide clinical services at educational, medical and research…

Martin J. GoldenFinance Committee

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