Bills by

Craig M. Johnson

Senator

16,516 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →johnson@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

16,516 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

J4517Senate· Moved Apr 8, 2010· Adopted
Honoring Robert A. Sherwood upon the occasion of receiving the Columbia County Good Scout Award
Stephen M. SalandAdopted
Adopted
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J4505Senate· Moved Apr 8, 2010· Adopted
Memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim May 2010, as Mental Health Month in the State of New York
Thomas P. MorahanAdopted
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A10391Assembly· Moved Apr 8, 2010· Enacting clause stricken

Allows the board of elections to set standards for the change of mailing address and requires a candidate to provide depository information

Allows the board of elections to administratively set standards for the change of mailing address and requires a candidate to provide the board with depository information.

Brian KavanaghStricken

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A10332Assembly· Moved Apr 8, 2010· Amend and recommit to codes

Includes within the class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, the possession of a weapon, outside the home, while intoxicated

Includes within the class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, the possession of a firearm, rifle or shotgun, outside the home, while impaired or intoxicated by use…

Matthew TitoneCodes Committee

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S7019Senate· Moved Apr 8, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Creates the New York state amateur sports development advisory council

Creates the New York state amateur sports development advisory council to advise the department of economic development on the coordination and promotion of amateur sports and to link such events to…

Michael H. RanzenhoferFinance Committee

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A10138Assembly· Moved Apr 8, 2010· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to payments for residential health care facilities in Erie county and Niagara county

Relates to allowing residential health care facilities meeting certain requirements located in Erie county and Niagara county reimbursement at rate of forty percent above the rate set forth in 10…

Mark J.F. SchroederStricken

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S6909Senate· Moved Apr 8, 2010· Amended on third reading 6909a

Relates to political party emblems

Relates to political party emblems.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.On the Senate floor

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S5893Senate· Moved Apr 8, 2010· Considered by committee - defeated

Extends the statute of limitations in criminal and civil actions for certain sex offenses committed against a child less than eighteen years of age

Establishes the period of limitation for the prosecution of a sex offense defined in article 130 of the penal law, incest or use of a child in a sexual performance committed against a person less…

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonCodes Committee

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S1933Senate· Moved Apr 8, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Provides for the recordation of restrictive covenant modification documents where conveyance instruments include language violative of civil rights laws

Provides for notice of illegal restrictive covenant language in documents to be recorded and the recordation of restrictive covenant modification documents where conveyance instruments include…

Kevin S. ParkerFinance Committee

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S716Senate· Moved Apr 8, 2010· Referred to real property taxation

Authorizes Vaishnav Temple of New York to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for certain land

Authorizes Vaishnav Temple of New York to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for certain land in the village of New Hyde Park.

Craig M. JohnsonReal Property Taxation Committee

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A10570Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Provides for corporate franchise tax and personal income gifts for the Helping Our Military in Emergencies (HOME) fund and establishes such fund

Provides for corporate franchise tax and personal income gifts for the Helping Our Military in Emergencies (HOME) fund to help families encountering financial emergencies while their loved ones are…

James TediscoWays And Means Committee

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A10565Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Held for consideration in education

Requires that school district officers have a high school diploma or GED certificate

Requires that school district officers have a high school diploma or GED certificate and that any candidate for school district officer or board of education member shall make available to voters an…

Michael MontesanoEducation Committee

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A10561Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Establishes the honest use of refund and rebate forms act

Establishes the honest use of refund and rebate forms act; defines terms; prohibits the display of expired manufacturer's refund and rebate forms; makes penalties.

Sandy GalefConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A10567Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to racing and wagering

Relates to resources of agriculture and New York state horse breeding development fund designated to educate, promote, advertise and protect the standardbred breeding industry

Relates to resources of agriculture and New York state horse breeding development fund designated to educate, promote, advertise and protect the standardbred breeding industry.

J. Gary PretlowRacing And Wagering Committee

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A10563Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Prohibits the use of social security numbers by an organization or governmental agency for the identification of an individual

Prohibits the use of social security numbers by an organization or governmental agency for identification purposes of individuals, including: publicly posting or displaying an individual's social…

Joan MillmanGovernmental Operations Committee

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A10564Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Held for consideration in codes

Permits denial of bail or release in certain cases involving dangerous crimes or to protect jurors, witnesses or evidence; repealer

Permits a judicial officer on application of a prosecuting attorney to deny bail or pretrial release to certain persons accused of dangerous crimes or to release such persons on condition in certain…

Michael MontesanoCodes Committee

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A10566Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Held for consideration in education

Relates to procurement of materials and supplies by superintendents and schools

Authorizes the commissioner of education to promulgate regulations which enable superintendents and schools to purchase material goods and supplies directly from vendors or suppliers when such…

Michael MontesanoEducation Committee

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A10559Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Establishes a process for the regulation of collecting, recording, and disclosing confidential information by state employees

Establishes a process for regulating the collecting, recording, and disclosing of confidential information by state employees.

Nelson CastroGovernmental Operations Committee

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A10562Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to social services

Requires that certain tax information be disclosed when there is an application for public assistance for a minor child

Requires that tax information regarding who is claiming a minor child as a dependent be disclosed to the office of children and family services or the office of temporary and disability assistance…

David KoonSocial Services Committee

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A10558Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to correction

Prohibits sex offender treatment programs from requiring that inmates or applicants for such program admit guilt to any crime as a prerequisite for admission into such program

Prohibits sex offender treatment programs from requiring that inmates or applicants for such program admit guilt to any crime as a prerequisite for admission into such program.

Nelson CastroCorrection Committee

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A10552Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to economic development

Authorizes a 90 day extension for ABC licenses

Authorizes licensees or permittees under the alcoholic beverage control law to apply for a one-time 90 day extension for a $1,500 fee.

Marc AlessiEconomic Development Committee

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A10553Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Extends the provisions of article 4 of the real property tax law for residents in the counties of Orange, Rockland and Ulster

Extends the provisions of article IV of the real property tax law for residents in the counties of Orange, Rockland and Ulster from March 1st to April 15th because of the winter storms on February…

Nancy CalhounReal Property Taxation Committee

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A10554Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to economic development

Relates to the purchase of security services

Relates to the purchase of security services.

Joseph LentolEconomic Development Committee

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S7402Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Provides senior citizens shall be entitled to use any park, recreational facility or historic site without the imposition of any fee or other charge

Provides senior citizens shall be entitled to use any park, recreational facility or historic site without the imposition of any fee or other charge; defines senior citizens as persons 65 years of…

José M. SerranoCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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A10555Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to cities

Requires the taxi and limousine commission of the city of New York to develop procedures for requiring inspection stickers to be visible to the public

Requires the taxi and limousine commission of the city of New York to develop procedures for requiring inspection stickers to be visible to the general public and indicate the date for the next…

Joan MillmanCities Committee

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A10373Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Amend (t) and recommit to ways and means

Amends the percentages used to determine the presumed cost of doing business for agents and wholesale dealers that sell cigarettes

Amends the percentages used to determine the presumed cost of doing business for agents and wholesale dealers that sell cigarettes.

Michael BenjaminWays And Means Committee

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S6870Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Authorizes the N.Y. State Consumer Protection Board to establish a bike theft prevention website and requires posting notification of such registration by bike retailers

Authorizes the NYS Consumer Protection Board to establish a bike theft prevention website; requires bike shops to provide notice to buyers, to post information and provides for civil penalties for…

Liz KruegerFinance Committee

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S6454Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Amended on third reading 6454a

Requires municipalities to reimburse taxpayers for certain penalties and/or late fees charged to the taxpayer

Requires municipalities to reimburse taxpayers for certain penalties and/or late fees charged to the taxpayer.

Brian X. FoleyOn the Senate floor

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A8211Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Amend and recommit to racing and wagering

Authorizes off-track betting corporations to host video lottery terminals

Authorizes off-track betting corporations to host video lottery terminals.

Ginny FieldsRacing And Wagering Committee

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A1364Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Establishes a revised residential property condition disclosure statement; repealer

Establishes a revised residential property condition disclosure statement.

Richard BrodskyJudiciary Committee

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A5765Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Recommitted to environmental conservation

Relates to solid waste management facilities

Requires that an applicant for a permit to construct or renew a permit to operate a solid waste management facility demonstrate compatibility with the solid waste management plan of the planning…

Robert SweeneyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A7937Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Substituted by s4983c

Prohibits the use of certain toxic chemicals for lawn and grounds maintenance at schools and day care centers

Prohibits the use of certain toxic chemicals for lawn and grounds maintenance at schools and day care centers.

Steven EnglebrightOn the Assembly floor

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A8819Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Amend and recommit to governmental employees

Authorizes Peter J. Smith to have his retirement allowance recalculated and payable under section 375-g of the retirement and social security law

Authorizes Peter J. Smith, a retiree receiving benefits from the New York state and local police and fire retirement system, to have his retirement allowance recalculated and payable under section…

Marc AlessiGovernmental Employees Committee

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S3777Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Amended on third reading 3777a

Relates to solid waste management facilities

Requires that an applicant for a permit to construct or renew a permit to operate a solid waste management facility demonstrate compatibility with the solid waste management plan of the planning…

Antoine M. ThompsonOn the Senate floor

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S2216Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Reported and committed to corporations, authorities and commissions

Enacts the New York state senior housing opportunities partnership act and establishes a state senior housing opportunities partnership authority

Enacts the New York State Senior Housing Opportunities Partnership Act and establishes the New York state senior housing opportunities partnership authority; such authority will finance or…

Ruben DiazCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S1602Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Permits senior citizens whose spouses are deceased to substitute a more recent income for purposes of determining eligibility for the enhanced STAR exemption

Permits senior citizens whose spouses are deceased to substitute a more recent income for purposes of determing eligibility for the enhanced school tax relief (STAR) exemption.

David J. ValeskyFinance Committee

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S2778Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Reported and committed to codes

Provides for a real property tax cap for persons over 70 years of age

Provides for a real property tax cap for persons over 70 years of age; provides for notice to eligible property owners, application process, adult third party notice option, and conviction for…

Michael H. RanzenhoferCodes Committee

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S2217Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Expands supportive services to the elderly in certain retirement communities by enlarging target group and including more facilities

Expands supportive services to the elderly in naturally occurring retirement communities by enlarging target group through eliminating head of household requirement, and including more such…

Ruben DiazFinance Committee

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A5193Assembly· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Establishes the maximum annual fee that licensed nuclear electric generating facilities are liable for in relation to emergency preparedness plans

Establishes the maximum annual fee that licensed nuclear electric generating facilities are liable for to support state and local governmental responsibilities under accepted radiological emergency…

Richard BrodskyEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S4288Senate· Moved Apr 7, 2010· Reported and committed to finance

Provides for designation of agency on aging in city of Yonkers

Allows chief executive officer of city of Yonkers to designate an agency on aging for purposes of county plans under community services for the elderly program (1965 federal older Americans act).

Andrea Stewart-CousinsFinance Committee

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S4310Senate· Moved Apr 6, 2010· Amend and recommit to 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; and provides for…

John A. DeFranciscoHigher Education Committee

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