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Exempts social security payments in determining eligibility for tax exemptions for persons 65 years of age or older

Excludes social security income in computing eligibility for the tax exemption granted to persons 65 years of age or older.

Thomas P. MorahanAging Committee

Requires additional disclosures from lobbyists

Requires additional disclosures from lobbyists including: campaign contributions to elected officials; existing business relationships or associations with public officials; and the names of family…

Liz KruegerCodes Committee

Establishes the emergency preparedness month act and exempts prefabricated go-bags and individual emergency preparedness items

Establishes the "emergency preparedness month act" and exempts prefabricated go-bags and individual emergency preparedness items from sales tax during specified time periods.

Darrel J. AubertineInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

Celebrating the Festival of Diwali and the Festival of Holi

Ellen C. JaffeeAdopted

Adopted

Recognizing February 12, 2010, as "Blue Friday"

John McEnenyAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the Asian American community's celebration of the Lunar New Year 4708, the Year of the Tiger, on February 14, 2010

Sheldon SilverAdopted

Adopted

Commending the Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES on being named the first LEED Certified Public School in the State of New York

Brian KolbAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Wanda Best-DeVeaux, MA, MPA, of Queens Village, for her steadfast devotion and selfless service to her community

Malcolm A. SmithAdopted

Adopted

Bans the sale, use or possession of 50-caliber weapons

Bans the sale, use or possession of 50-caliber or larger weapons and directs the division of state police to embark on a program whereby persons currently in lawful possession of such weapons may be…

Brian KavanaghCodes Committee

Creates a pilot program for bulk purchase electronic textbook delivery in the State University of New York and the City University of New York library systems

Creates a pilot program for bulk purchase electronic textbook delivery in the State University of New York and the City University of New York library systems.

Micah KellnerHigher Education Committee

Relates to the reimbursement of out-of-network providers of clinical laboratory services

Relates to the reimbursement of out-of-network providers of clinical laboratory services.

Joseph MorelleHealth Committee

Provides for cooperation between police agencies and the United States bureau of immigration and customs enforcement

Frank PadavanFinance Committee

Relates to recreational marine fishing licenses

Relates to recreational marine fishing licenses.

Carl L. MarcellinoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

Honoring Gail C. Cunard upon the occasion of receiving the Proximity Award from the U.S. Harness Writers Association

William J. Larkin Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Westco Productions

Suzi OppenheimerAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim March 2010 as Irish-American Heritage Month in the State of New York

Thomas P. MorahanAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Doris Miller posthumously for special recognition, and noting the significance of his purposeful life as a member of the United States Navy

Hiram MonserrateAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Donald and Patricia Horne upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

Owen H. JohnsonAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Our Lady of the Rosary Columbiettes No. 4428 upon the occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary

Owen H. JohnsonAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor David Paterson to proclaim March 1-2, 2010, as the 75th Annual New York State 4-H Capital Days

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

Commending the Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES on being named the first LEED Certified Public School in the State of New York

David J. ValeskyAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 110th Anniversary of Newman Memorial United Methodist Church of Brooklyn, New York

Velmanette MontgomeryAdopted

Adopted

Honoring New York State Higher Education Opportunity Programs whose achievements and endeavors further enhance excellence in education

Toby Ann StaviskyAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim March 11, 2010, as PKD Day in the State of New York

Daniel L. SquadronAdopted

Adopted

Relates to net energy metering for certain solar and wind electric generating systems

Relates to energy efficiency and clean energy initiatives of New York power authority.

George D. MaziarzOn the Senate floor

Honoring Colleen C. DiPirro upon the occasion of receiving the Susan B. Anthony Award from the Interclub Council of Western New York

Michael H. RanzenhoferAdopted

Adopted

Honoring the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program on its 30th Anniversary

Craig M. JohnsonAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Ex-Captain Charles DiStefano upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 50 years of distinguished service

Craig M. JohnsonAdopted

Adopted

Commending the Kiwanis Club of New Hyde Park-Floral Park upon the occasion of celebrating its 60th Anniversary on February 13, 2010

Craig M. JohnsonAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Debbie Basile upon the occasion of her retirement after 17 years of distinguished service as President of the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition

Owen H. JohnsonAdopted

Adopted

Commending Outgoing Chief Harold C. Miller, Jr. for his service to the Amityville Fire Department

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Provides for initiative and referendum in New York State for the People as electors to propose or reject laws and submit amendments to the state constitution

Provides for initiative and referendum in New York State for the People as electors to propose or reject laws and submit amendments to the state constitution.

Joseph E. RobachJudiciary Committee

Provides that people arrested in connection with a felony must submit a DNA sample

Provides that people arrested in connection with a felony must submit a DNA sample.

Joseph MorelleCodes Committee

Permits a retail tobacco business licensed to sell liquor on the premises to allow smoking in the same area where the liquor is sold

Permits a retail tobacco business licensed to sell liquor on the premises to allow smoking in the same area where the liquor is sold when: (a) the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premise…

Jeffrey D. KleinOn the Senate floor

Permits the creation of senior citizen rent exemption and tax abatement program

Authorizes the governing body of a municipality to adopt a program which would create a real property tax exemption for the owner of a rental unit occupied by a qualifying senior which shall be…

Steven EnglebrightWays And Means Committee

Clarifies the time in which the public service commission must act upon certain petitions

Clarifies the time in which the public service commission must act upon certain petitions.

Richard BrodskyEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

Requires hospitals, nursing homes and community health clinics to provide patient documents in large print format, language assistance services and audio recordings

Requires hospitals, nursing homes and community health clinics to provide patient documents in large print format, language assistance services and audio recordings of pertinent medical information.

Micah KellnerHealth Committee

Relates to the Nassau county traffic and parking violations agency

Relates to the Nassau county traffic and parking violations agency.

Michelle SchimelStricken

Requires contractors in certain large cities to recycle 50% of the waste generated on construction and demolition sites

Requires contractors in cities having a population of one million or more to recycle 50% of the waste generated on construction and demolition sites.

William ColtonCodes CommitteeLegal

Relates to certain prohibitions in contracts or agreements by health maintenance organizations

Relates to certain prohibitions in contracts or agreements by health maintenance organizations; prohibits clauses which entitle reimbursement at the lowest price or rate; prohibits contracts which…

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

Includes animal wrestling and baiting in the prohibition of animal fighting

Includes animal wrestling and baiting within the prohibition of animal fighting; specifies prohibited conduct and presumptive evidence of intent that the animal engages in prohibited activity; does…

John McEnenyCodes Committee

Relates to uniform maximum contributions for all candidates regardless of position or office

Relates to uniform maximum contributions for all candidates regardless of position or office.

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

Makes provisions for civil penalties for a state agency for the willful failure of its employee to make timely disclosure of a public record

Requires timely disclosure of requested records and makes the willful failure to make timely disclosure of public records pursuant to the provisions of the freedom of information law subject to a…

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

Decreases contribution limits; repealer

Reduces campaign contributions limits for candidates for election to public office or party position.

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

Relates to emergency rule with respect to the removal of vehicles from public streets and highways

Relates to emergency rule with respect to the removal of vehicles from public streets and highways.

Martin Malavé DilanTransportation Committee

Requires return of a security deposit by a landlord within 30 days unless the landlord gives written notice of retention for legally authorized cause

Requires a landlord to return to a tenant the full security deposit within thirty days of the surrender of the premises by such tenant unless the landlord provides such tenant with a written…

Thomas K. DuaneCodes Committee

Authorizes the assignment of social services recipients and applicants to accessible local offices

Permits an applicant for public assistance or care to select the local social services office most accessible to such person's residence if such office is in the local social services district in…

Martin Malavé DilanOn the Senate floor

Allows residents in the village of Pelham, county of Westchester, to park in their driveways overhanging the sidewalk during certain hours

Allows for certain residents in the village of Pelham, county of Westchester, to park in their driveways overhanging the sidewalk between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. provided such residents have…

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee