Bills by

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Senator

7,266 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →addabbo@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

7,266 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

S1999SenateA9792· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health
Requires hospitals to disclose any hospital service or health related service provided by such hospital that is performed outside of the United States
Requires hospitals to disclose any hospital service or health related service provided by such hospital that is performed outside of the United States by any person, firm, corporation or other…
Kenneth P. LaValleHealth CommitteeHealth
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S2007Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes
Establishes the crimes of endangering the welfare of a child in the first and second degrees, a class E felony and a class A misdemeanor, respectively
Establishes the crimes of endangering the welfare of a child in the first and second degrees, a class E felony and a class A misdemeanor, respectively; provides a defense and that arrest is not…

S2016Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Establishes an Alzheimer's disease outreach and education program

Establishes an Alzheimer's disease outreach and education program for medical and non-medical professionals to promote earlier identification of Alzheimers and to provide information and other…

Martin J. GoldenAging Committee

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S2021SenateA5912· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Enacts the "fair share tax reform act of 2009"

Enacts the "fair share tax reform act of 2009".

Eric T. SchneidermanInvestigations And Government Operations CommitteeLegal

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S2047Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Requires disclosure of gifts made to certain foundations by foreign governments, persons and entities

Requires disclosure of gifts made to certain foundations by foreign governments, persons and entities; imposes fines for violations.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S2119Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Makes intentional damage to an authorized emergency vehicle a crime of criminal mischief in the third degree

Makes intentional damage to an authorized emergency vehicle a crime of criminal mischief in the third degree.

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S2154Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Establishes tuition awards for members of the reserve armed forces of the United States

Establishes tuition awards for members of the reserved armed forces of the United States; eligibility for such tuition benefit shall be determined by the education services offices of the division…

George D. MaziarzHigher Education Committee

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S2160Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Provides timeline for the election by the legislature of the regents

Provides that regents of the University of the state of New York in office March 31, 2009 shall hold office until June 30th of the year in which such term expires; also provides that commencing July…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S2200Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Increase penalties for the illegal taking of deer

Increases penalties for the illegal taking of deer; establishes that a person who illegally takes deer more than once shall lose his or her hunting license for ten years.

Dale M. VolkerEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2228Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

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;…

Kenneth P. LaValleVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2240Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Enacts the "criminal procedure law reform act"

Enacts the "criminal procedure law reform act" and more particularly alters provisions relating to identification evidence, orders dismissing a count or counts of an indictment, the defendant's…

Dale M. VolkerCodes Committee

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S2246Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Requires farm workers and domestic workers to be given at least 24 hours of consecutive rest

Requires farm workers and domestic workers to be given at least 24 hours of consecutive rest like other employees in New York State.

George OnoratoLabor Committee

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S1570Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Establishes an alternative benefits demonstration program and creates health opportunity accounts

Establishes an alternative benefits demonstration program and creates health opportunity accounts to enable individuals to take responsibility for the outcomes of health care provided them, and to…

Martin J. GoldenHealth Committee

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S1577Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Creates the state pharmaceutical local choice program

Creates the state pharmaceutical local choice program to require that prescription drug plans within health insurance policies permit insureds to purchase pharmaceuticals from local pharmacies.

Martin J. GoldenAging Committee

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S1578Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Creates class E felony of criminal use of public records

Establishes the class E felony of criminal use of public records for the intentional use of any public record in the course of or in furtherance of the commission of a crime.

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S1603Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Enacts "Lori Ann's law" to establish procedures for law enforcement to locate and return missing persons

Enacts "Lori Ann's law" to establish procedures for law enforcement to locate and return missing persons; requires law enforcement agencies to immediately accept any missing person report; requires…

David J. ValeskyFinance Committee

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S1653Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Relates to the use of eminent domain

Establishes eminent domain shall only be used for public projects; establishes after any industrial development agency approves the use of eminent domain, the county legislature or the New York city…

John A. DeFranciscoJudiciary Committee

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S1711Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to permitting excused absences of state employees for the purpose of donating blood

Permits state employees to be excused from work without loss of compensation for up to four hours to donate blood; permits supervisor to require proof of such donation.

Diane J. SavinoCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S1771Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Provides that the judgment of sale in a mortgage foreclosure action shall direct that each individual of a group purchasing the premises disclose his or her name

Provides that the judgment of sale in a mortgage foreclosure action shall direct that in the event such premises is purchased collectively by more than one individual, the names of each individual…

Kenneth P. LaValleHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S2272Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Requires a revenue distribution agreement for equitable allocation within the county of Suffolk for public safety purposes of sales and compensating use taxes

Requires a revenue distribution agreement for equitable allocation within the county of Suffolk for public safety purposes of sales and compensating use taxes.

Kenneth P. LaValleInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S234SenateA344· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides for an increase in federal itemized deduction for home improvements which promote water quality

Provides for an increase in federal itemized deduction for certain home improvements; a fifty percent tax exemption is provided to a residential property owner of a one, two or three family home for…

Kenneth P. LaValleInvestigations And Government Operations CommitteeLegal

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S2366Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Notice of petition - requested

Relates to autism spectrum disorders

Relates to autism spectrum disorders in individuals twenty-one years or less; directs the department of health to promulgate rules and regulations establishing standards for qualified autism…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Insurance Committee

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S2447Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes a personal income tax credit for the improvement or replacement of an existing residential septic system

Establishes a personal income tax credit for the improvement or replacement of an existing residential septic system for single to 4 family residences; such credit shall not exceed $500 for the…

Carl L. MarcellinoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2466Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Requires municipal approval of and a public hearing on the siting of community residential facilities and removes the property tax exemption

Requires municipal approval of and a public hearing on the siting of community residential facilities for mentally disabled persons and removes the property tax exemption for such community…

Kenneth P. LaValleMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S2467SenateA4720· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to children and families

Provides that the return of certain children to the care and custody of the parent, parents or guardian shall be done pursuant to a transition plan

Provides that the return of a child who has been in the care and custody of a social services official for a period of six months or more without visitation by the parent, parents or guardian shall…

Kenneth P. LaValleChildren And Families CommitteeHealth

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S2521Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Provides that regulatory mandates imposed upon a school district shall not take effect until the subsequent school year

Provides that regulatory mandates imposed upon a school district shall not take effect until the subsequent school year.

Kenneth P. LaValleEducation Committee

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S2548Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Grants the power of site plan review to towns and villages over railroad facilities of the MTA

Grants towns and villages site plan review over railroad stations and other rail facilities of the metropolitan transportation authority in order that changes and improvements to such stations and…

Kenneth P. LaValleTransportation Committee

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S2625Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Permits a parent or guardian of twins or higher order multiples to request that such children be placed in the same classroom or separate classrooms

Permits a parent or guardian of twins or higher order multiples to request that such children be placed in the same classroom or separate classrooms.

Frank PadavanEducation Committee

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S2627Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Permits local authorities, if authorized by special or local law, to convert for law enforcement purposes, up to three percent of vehicles deemed abandoned

Permits local authorities to annually convert to their own use for law enforcement purposes, up to three percent of vehicles deemed abandoned or two such abandoned vehicles, whichever is greater.

Frank PadavanTransportation Committee

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S2633Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Expedites return of stolen motor vehicles

Expedites the return of stolen motor vehicles and motorcycles to their rightful owners thereby reducing overcrowding of police storage pounds; provides for evidentiary photographs of their vehicle…

Frank PadavanCodes Committee

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S2670Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local government

Provides a tax exemption on real property owned by members of volunteer fire companies or voluntary ambulance services residing in certain counties of the state; rep

Provides a tax exemption on real property owned by members of volunteer fire companies or voluntary ambulance services residing in certain counties of the state; limits the exemption to 10% of the…

Thomas P. MorahanLocal Government Committee

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S2672Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Requires a detailed written explanation for the release of an inmate from prison

Requires the division of state parole to issue a detailed written explanation including the factors and reasons considered in the decision to release an inmate from prison within one week of such…

Thomas P. MorahanCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S2676Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes the crime of fraudulent accosting of a person seventy-five years of age or older

Establishes the crime of fraudulent accosting of a person seventy-five years of age or older; makes it a class E felony to fraudulently accost a person aged seventy-five years or older.

Thomas P. MorahanCodes Committee

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S2677Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Authorizes additional paid leave for state correctional officers who are absent on military duty

Authorizes additional paid leave for state correctional officers who are absent on military duty.

Thomas P. MorahanVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2711Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Relates to the use of school buses on the Palisades parkway

Authorizes the commissioner of the Palisades park commission to permit any school bus operated on behalf of a private or public elementary school, secondary school or camp in this state to use the…

Thomas P. MorahanEducation Committee

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S2731Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Requires the state university trustees to establish a process to eliminate or reduce duplication of academic degree programs within the state university system

Requires the state university trustees to report to the governor and the legislature concerning the steps taken to establish a process by which decisions are made to eliminate or reduce duplication…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S2897Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Requires notice of cancellation and renewal of insurance policies to be sent by registered or certified mail

Requires notice of cancellation or non-renewal of property/casualty insurance policies to be sent by an insurer to an insured by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

Toby Ann StaviskyInsurance Committee

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S2908Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Increases the qualifications for school business officials

Increases the qualifications for school business officials, to better ensure fiscal accountability within school districts; school business officials shall be required to have: a post graduate…

John J. FlanaganEducation Committee

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S2925Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Provides that where a senior citizen purchases real property after the taxable status date, such person shall be eligible for the enhanced STAR exemption

Provides that where a person who meets the requirements for an enhanced exemption for property owned by senior citizens purchases real property after the levy of taxes, such person may file an…

Kenneth P. LaValleAging Committee

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S3017Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Provides for suspension of license penalties for licensed drivers under the age of eighteen for violations of certain restrictions

Provides for suspension of license penalties for licensed drivers under the age of eighteen for violations of certain restrictions; suspension of license for ninety days for the first violation; and…

Michael H. RanzenhoferTransportation Committee

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S3031SenateA4004· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Provides that persons who sell or rent video games shall display a warning with respect to the relationship between playing video games and epileptic seizures

Provides that persons who sell or rent video games shall display a warning sign with respect to the relationship between playing video games and epileptic seizures; establishes penalties for a…

Kenneth P. LaValleConsumer Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

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S3044Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to permitting the possession of external defibrillators by certain persons

Relates to permitting the possession of external defibrillators by a health care practitioner licensed or certified under title VIII of the education law or a person certified under this article…

James L. SewardHealth Committee

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S305Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Enacts the "Peconic Bay estuary protection act"

Enacts the "Peconic Bay estuary protection act" to implement a comprehensive conservation and management plan prepared pursuant to the national estuary program; establishes the Peconic Region…

Kenneth P. LaValleEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S3054Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Authorizes peace officers designated by the superintendent of insurance to execute arrest and search warrants

Authorizes peace officers designated by the superintendent of insurance to execute arrest warrants; authorizes peace officers designated by the superintendent of insurance to execute search warrants.

James L. SewardCodes Committee

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S3092Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Relates to establishment of "freedom health insurance plans"

Relates to establishment of "freedom health insurance plans"; provides a tax credit for certain health insurance plans purchased by small employers and certain individuals; provides additional…

David J. ValeskyInsurance Committee

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S3142Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Defines planned retirement community and proscribes rules and regulations for ownership and operation in Suffolk county

Sets up rules and regulations for the operation of planned retirement communities in Suffolk county to provide adequate housing for senior citizens wishing to retire and locate in a planned…

Kenneth P. LaValleJudiciary Committee

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