Bills by

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Senator

7,101 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →addabbo@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

7,101 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

S414Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation
Requires that instruction in the laws relating to handicapped parking be included in the pre-licensing driver's course
Relates to parking spaces for handicapped persons; provides that the commissioner of motor vehicles shall provide in any pre-licensing course a mandatory component of education of the laws relating…
Neil D. BreslinTransportation Committee
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S4174Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance
Requires the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington flag to be displayed at all state police buildings
Requires the flag of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. be displayed at all state police buildings.
John J. FlanaganFinance Committee

S4186Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Limits the use of social security numbers for identification of employees

Limits the use of social security numbers for identification of employees.

John J. FlanaganInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4285Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Authorizes Dianne P. Grasso to apply for retroactive membership and tier I status in the New York state teachers' retirement system

Authorizes Dianne P. Grasso to apply for retroactive membership and tier I status in the New York state teachers' retirement system.

William J. Larkin Jr.Civil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4311Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Increases the penalties for persons leaving the scene of a boating accident

Increases the penalties for persons leaving the scene of a boating accident.

John A. DeFranciscoCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S446Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Makes various provisions regarding health insurance coverage for bone density measurement, mammograms, cervical cytological screening, and infertility

Makes various provisions regarding health insurance coverage including requiring certain policies to cover bone density measurement and other drug therapy; removes the deductible from coverage for…

Carl KrugerInsurance Committee

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S4487Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to implementing various supplemental fees and taxes for the metropolitan commuter transportation district; repealer

Relates to implementing various supplemental fees and taxes for the metropolitan commuter transportation district.

Martin Malavé DilanTransportation Committee

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S4638Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Grants additional credit on competitive exams to children and siblings of members of the uniformed force of the department of sanitation killed in line of duty

Grants additional credit on competitive exams to children and siblings of members of the uniformed force of the department of sanitation killed in line of duty.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Civil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4649Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Directs Cuba-Rushford central school district to transfer monies from a reserve fund to the general fund for the purposes of reducing real property taxes

Directs the Cuba-Rushford central school district to transfer up to $404,234 from its employee benefit accrued liability reserve fund to the general fund for the purposes of reducing real property…

Catharine YoungEducation Committee

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S4706Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Creates "Great Swamp Protection Act" for lands in Dutchess and Putnam counties

Creates "Great Swamp Protection Act" for lands in Dutchess and Putnam counties to provide for coordination of existing programs and to prepare and implement a comprehensive land use plan to protect…

Vincent L. LeibellEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4720Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Relates to crimes of terrorism

Enacts legislation relating to terrorism; including the crimes of agricultural adulteration in the first and second degrees, cyber-terrorism, hazardous use of a laser pointer, structuring in the…

Vincent L. LeibellCodes Committee

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S4802Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to civil service and pensions

Establishes a 25 year retirement plan for detention officers employed by the city of Yonkers

Establishes a 25 year retirement plan for detention officers employed by the city of Yonkers.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4828Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Relates to authorizing the issuance of distinctive license plates for recipients of the Bronze or Silver star

Authorizes the issuance of distinctive license plates for recipients of the Bronze or Silver star and their spouses.

Hugh T. FarleyTransportation Committee

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S644Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Provides for the issuance of free passes etc. for racetracks to any qualified person, as deemed appropriate by the operator, subject to rules of the state board

Provides for the issuance of free passes, cards, or badges for racetracks to any qualified person, as deemed appropriate by the operator of the racetrack, subject to the rules of the state racing…

William J. Larkin Jr.Racing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S648Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Provides for the creation of a new program for health insurance for individuals and groups of 50 or fewer; repealer

Provides for the creation of a new program for health insurance for individuals and groups of fifty or fewer employers or members; provides for open enrollment and community rating; provides for a…

William J. Larkin Jr.Insurance Committee

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S663Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Authorizes a lien for unpaid common charges owed to a homeowners' association by a real property owner

Authorizes a lien for unpaid common charges owed to a homeowners' association by a real property owner.

William J. Larkin Jr.Judiciary Committee

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S664Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Makes the forgery of or possession of a forged certificate of insurance or insurance identification card a class E felony

Makes the forgery of or possession of a forged certificate of insurance or insurance identification card a class E felony.

William J. Larkin Jr.Codes Committee

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S742Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Enacts the refund anticipation loan act

Enacts the refund anticipation loan act; requires any person doing business in this state as a facilitator shall be registered in a form prescribed by the superintendent of banking; requires the…

Liz KruegerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S751Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Prohibits any person from transporting or selling a nonambulatory animal unless such animal is humanely euthanized

Prohibits any person from transporting, holding, buying, selling, giving, receiving or marketing a nonambulatory animal unless such animal is first humanely euthanized without undue delay from the…

Liz KruegerAgriculture Committee

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S955Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to labor

Enacts the New York state fair pay act

Enacts the "New York State fair pay act"; provides that it shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employer to discriminate between employees on the basis of sex, race and/or national origin…

Craig M. JohnsonLabor Committee

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S1911Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Requires certain cable television consumer notices to include a clear statement with regard to certain programming

Requires certain cable television consumer notices to include a clear statement that subscription to video programming offered on a per channel or per program basis is available with a subscription…

Jeffrey D. KleinEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1917Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Prohibits late charges on credit cards in certain instances

Prohibits late charges on credit cards where the holder of the credit card makes a payment within ten days of the payment due date.

Thomas P. MorahanConsumer Protection Committee

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S1919Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to finance

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to erect a monument dedicated to those members of the armed forces who served in the Persian Gulf War; appropriation

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to erect a monument dedicated to those members of the armed forces who served in the Persian Gulf War including those who served in theater of…

Thomas P. MorahanFinance Committee

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S1975Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Prohibits limitations in health insurance contracts or policies with respect to massage therapy performed by a licensed massage therapist

Prohibits limitations in health insurance contracts or policies with respect to coverage of massage therapy performed by a licensed massage therapist.

William T. StachowskiInsurance Committee

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S2022Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to aging

Increases maximum income eligibility levels for real property tax exemptions for seniors

Increases maximum income eligibility levels for real property tax exemptions for seniors.

Martin J. GoldenAging Committee

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S2097Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Restricts the residency of certain sex offenders

Restricts the residency of certain sex offenders; provides guidelines for the location of sex offenders; allows municipalities to reject the placement of additional sex offenders in such…

Kenneth P. LaValleCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S2106Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes the crimes of attempting to lure or entice a child

Establishes the crimes of attempting to lure or entice a child; defines a child as less than 17 years of age; classifies such crime as a class D felony; establishes that a person is guilty of…

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S2111Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Establishes the class E violent felony offense of unlawful violent recording for knowingly recording the commission or attempt of a violent felony offense

Establishes the class E violent felony offense of unlawful violent recording for knowingly recording the commission of or attempt to commit an assault in the third degree or a violent felony…

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S2151Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Permits a social worker or other professional to provide emotional support to a vulnerable elderly person testifying in certain grand jury proceedings

Permits a social worker, rape crisis counselor, or other professional to provide emotional support to a vulnerable elderly person testifying in certain grand jury proceedings provided that the…

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S2187Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to the sale or purchase of human body parts

Prohibits the procurement of human body parts for use in human transplantation except as provided by law; requires that procurement of body parts be performed only at registered facilities and…

Martin J. GoldenHealth Committee

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S2242Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes municipalities to establish residential speed limit districts with speed limits as low as fifteen miles per hour

Authorizes municipalities to establish residential speed limit districts with speed limits as low as fifteen miles per hour.

Dale M. VolkerTransportation Committee

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S698Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Enacts the private automated teller machine safety act

Enacts the private automated teller machine safety act; requires operators of private automated teller machines to register their machines with the superintendent of banks; imposes a fee for the…

Craig M. JohnsonConsumer Protection Committee

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S702Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Extends partial eligibility (one-half) for the agricultural property tax credit to farmers having income from farming at least 40% of, but less than 2/3 of income

Extends partial eligibility (one-half) for the agricultural property tax credit to farmers having federal gross income from farming for the taxable year at least forty percent of, but less than…

William J. Larkin Jr.Investigations And Government Operations Committee

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S749Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Removes provisions prohibiting N.Y. city from strengthening rent regulation laws to provide more comprehensive coverage than state laws

Removes provisions that prohibit cities of one million or more from strengthening rent regulation laws to provide more comprehensive coverage than state laws.

Liz KruegerCities Committee

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S765Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Directs the department of health to establish a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth

Directs the department of health to establish a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth; provides such form shall be given to the parents of a stillborn child; makes related provisions.

William J. Larkin Jr.Health Committee

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S790Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Clarifies the application of the accountability standards, open meetings law and freedom of information requirements to local development corporations

Clarifies the application of the accountability standards, open meetings law and freedom of information requirements to local development corporations.

James S. AlesiCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S798Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Authorizes issuance of distinctive license plates bearing the words "Cure Childhood Cancer"

Authorizes the issuance of distinctive license plates bearing the words "Cure Childhood Cancer"; provides for the annual service charge to be deposited into the department of motor vehicles…

Kenneth P. LaValleTransportation Committee

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S869Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Prohibits release of certain balloons

Prohibits the outdoor release of 25 or more balloons inflated with a gas that is lighter than air within a 24 hour period in order to reduce litter and protect the marine environment; makes related…

Kenneth P. LaValleEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S991Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to consumer protection

Prohibits the mailing of credit card applications to persons under twenty-one years of age

Prohibits the mailing of credit card applications to persons under twenty-one years of age except when requested; provides for a penalty of no more than one thousand dollars per violation.

Kenneth P. LaValleConsumer Protection Committee

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S1021Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to social services

Repeals the one hundred eighty-five percent standard of need for public assistance applicants

Relates to monthly grants and allowances of public assistance; repeals the one hundred eighty-five percent standard of need for public assistance applicants.

Carl KrugerSocial Services Committee

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S1044Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to higher education

Provides health care employees at state university health care services and facilities with wage rate and pay differentials and expands contracting authority

Provides health care employees at state university health care services and facilities with wage rate and pay differentials and expands the contracting authority of such state university health care…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S1049Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Prohibits the employment of sex offenders in any position having substantial contact with children

Prohibits the employment of a sex offender in any position having substantial contact with children; defines "substantial contact" as any activity involving children; establishes criminal penalties…

George D. MaziarzCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S1122Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to agriculture

Sets standards for metal content in commercial fertilizers sold in this state

Sets standards for metal content in commercial fertilizers sold in this state.

Carl L. MarcellinoAgriculture Committee

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S1147Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the economic development fund

Relates to the economic development fund; provides assistance to biosciences research institutions and organizations based on a competitive basis to develop curriculum and administer bioscience…

Kenneth P. LaValleCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S1194Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Prohibits discrimination in the issuance of certain insurance policies based upon inquiries in which loss or damage is revealed

Prohibits discrimination in the issuance of certain insurance policies based upon inquiries in which loss or damage is revealed.

Antoine M. ThompsonInsurance Committee

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S1210Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to cities

Provides for the regulation of contractors in the city of Buffalo

Provides for the regulation of contractors in the city of Buffalo; protects against unlicensed contractors who fail to comply with building code and safety requirements; provides exemptions for…

Antoine M. ThompsonCities Committee

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S1397Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to investigations and government operations

Grants a state personal income tax deduction for retirement plan distributions used to purchase long-term care insurance

Grants a state personal income tax deduction for retirement plan distributions used to purchase long-term care insurance; exempts distributions from individual retirement accounts and individual…

George D. MaziarzInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1446Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to education

Provides for the sale, availability and distribution of healthy foods and beverages on school property and at school sponsored functions

Provides for the sale, availability and distribution of healthy foods and beverages on school property and at school sponsored functions; sets forth portion size and food requirements; sets forth…

Kenneth P. LaValleEducation Committee

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S1448Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Relates to the disclosure of special care offered to persons with Alzheimer's disease or dementia

Makes provisions relating to the disclosure of special care offered to persons with Alzheimer's disease or dementia; requires any facility that offers, advertises, markets or otherwise promotes…

George D. MaziarzHealth Committee

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S1451Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Waives certain fishing and hunting fees for members of the United States armed forces in active service

Waives certain fishing and hunting fees for members of the United States armed forces in active service.

George D. MaziarzEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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