Co-sponsored bills

Establishes an address confidentiality program in the office of the secretary of state for domestic violence victims who need to maintain secrecy of their location

Establishes an address confidentiality program in the office of the secretary of state for domestic violence victims who need to maintain confidentiality of their location; authorizes the secretary…

Helene WeinsteinVetoed

Vetoed

Creates the missing vulnerable adults clearinghouse

Creates the missing vulnerable adults clearinghouse; provides for plan and implementation programs to ensure the most effective use of federal, state, and local resources in the investigation of…

William MagnarelliVetoed

Vetoed

Relates to prescription prices and pharmacies for injured employees; repealer

Relates to prescription prices and pharmacies for injured employees.

Michael GianarisLabor Committee

Relates to stipends and funds for the state university of New York

Relates to stipends and funds for the state university of New York; adjusts stipends for certain incumbents in SUNY; continues a doctoral program recruitment and retention enhancement fund;…

Deborah GlickRules Committee

Broadens scope of prevailing wage requirements for service employees and establishes criminal penalties for violations

Broadens scope of prevailing wage requirements for service employees and establishes criminal penalties for violations.

Michael GianarisOn the Assembly floor

Authorizes school districts to purchase curriculum and instructional resources with money that has otherwise been set aside for the purchase of textbooks

Authorizes school districts to purchase curriculum and instructional resources with money that has otherwise been set aside for the purchase of textbooks.

Alan MaiselOn the Assembly floor

Includes possession of four or more stolen bicycles in the crime of criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree and the value exceeds $600

Includes possession of four or more stolen bicycles in the crime of criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree and the value exceeds six hundred dollars.

Andrew HevesiRules Committee

Directs the commissioner to develop and conduct programs designed to prevent suicide among youths

Directs the commissioner to develop and conduct programs designed to prevent suicide among youths.

Annette RobinsonRules Committee

Authorizes the use of cool roofs on new or substantially renovated state-owned buildings

Authorizes the use of cool roofs on new construction or substantially renovated state-owned buildings; relates to establishing the state green building construction act.

Andrew HevesiRules Committee

Enacts the "Ambrose-Searles move over act"

Enacts the "Ambrose-Searles move over act" which requires every operator of a motor vehicle to exercise due care to avoid colliding with an authorized emergency vehicle which is parked, stopped or…

Joseph MorelleOn the Assembly floor

Establishes the green jobs workforce subcommittee of the state workforce investment board

Establishes the green jobs workforce subcommittee of the state workforce investment board to conduct labor market data analysis, to provide job training and education programs, and to provide a…

George LatimerRules Committee

Relates to income eligibility under the EPIC program

Provides that an individual shall not become ineligible under the EPIC program due to an increase in social security benefits or a public or private pension where such increase does not exceed the…

James F. BrennanRules Committee

Relates to payment of independent contractors

Relates to payment of independent contractors and authorizes the department of labor to investigate complaints, make claims for compensation, assess liquid damages, civil penalties and criminal…

Sheldon SilverLabor Committee

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Civil Service Employees Association

Sheldon SilverAdopted

Adopted

Requires providers of non-emergency, clinical outpatient treatment to patients on a continuing basis to determine whether they are sex offenders

Requires providers of non-emergency, outpatient treatment to patients on a continuing basis to determine whether they are sex offenders; treatment to sex offenders shall be provided during those…

Robert SweeneyHealth Committee

Prohibits an additional fee or rate to be charged in certain circumstances

Prohibits an additional fee or rate to be charged when payment on an account is made by US mail or a customer opts for receiving paper billing statement.

Audrey PhefferOn the Assembly floor

Authorizes the NYS consumer protection board to establish a bike theft prevention awareness and education program

Authorizes the NYS Consumer Protection Board to establish a bike theft prevention awareness and education program; provides that the director shall produce & distribute educational materials and…

Andrew HevesiOn the Assembly floor

Relates to the sale of monuments and memorials

Relates to the sale of monuments and memorials.

Joseph MorelleRules Committee

Prohibits disruption of a funeral procession by making it illegal for a driver of a motor vehicle to force his/her way into the line of said procession

Prohibits disruption of a funeral procession by making it illegal for a driver of a motor vehicle to force his/her way into the line of said procession.

William ColtonTransportation Committee

Creates renewable energy credits for retail electric providers, the New York power authority and the Long Island power authority

Creates renewable energy credits for retail electric providers, the New York power authority and the Long Island power authority.

Andrew HevesiEnergy Committee

Relates to sewer and water rates for those granted senior citizen real property or persons with disabilities and limited incomes tax exemptions in the city of NY

Relates to sewer and water rates for those granted senior citizen real property or persons with disabilities and limited income tax exemptions in the city of New York.

James F. BrennanWays And Means Committee

Establishes the small business crime prevention services

Establishes the small business crime prevention services to provide small businesses with information on strategies, best practices and programs offering training and assistance in prevention of…

George LatimerFinance Committee

Authorizes the creation of the veteran assistance lottery game and the establishment of the veterans' assistance fund

Authorizes the creation of the veteran assistance lottery game and the establishment of the veterans' assistance fund.

Kenneth ZebrowskiWays And Means Committee

Entitles defendants charged with an offense the ability to telephone any number located in the United States or Puerto Rico

Entitles defendants charged with an offense the ability to telephone any number located in the United States or Puerto Rico for the purpose of obtaining counsel and informing a relative or friend.

Michael DenDekkerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Provides that comprehensive medical insurance policies shall include coverage for regular, non-emergency out-of-network dialysis

Provides that comprehensive medical insurance policies shall include coverage for regular, non-emergency out-of-network dialysis, with proper medical authorization, notice and no increase in cost to…

Margaret MarkeyOn the Assembly floor

Limits the maximum post-retirement earnings of public employees

Increases the amount of money a retiree may earn in a position of public service in the year 2010 and thereafter to $32,500.

Robert SweeneyWays And Means Committee

Relates to the establishment of sex offender treatment programs and establishes mandatory treatment and supervision requirements for sex offenders

Requires the department of correctional services and the division of parole to establish sex offender treatment programs; establishes mandatory treatment and supervision requirements for sex…

Robert SweeneyWays And Means Committee

Designates a portion of the highway system as the Highway of Fallen Heroes

Designates a portion of the highway system as the Highway of Fallen Heroes.

Mark J.F. SchroederTransportation Committee

Makes permanent certain provisions of law relating to tuition waivers for police officer students of the city university of New York

Makes permanent certain provisions of law relating to tuition waivers for police officer students of the city university of New York.

Hakeem JeffriesHigher Education Committee

Provides that certain actions for injury caused by domestic violence may be commenced within two years

Provides that certain actions for injury caused by domestic violence may be commenced within two years.

Kenneth ZebrowskiJudiciary Committee

Extends certain provisions relating to the extension of the bank tax

Extends transitional provisions of law relating to the extension of the bank tax.

Darryl TownsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to the rights of a victim of domestic violence to cast special ballots if they leave their residence because of such violence

Relates to the rights of a victim of domestic violence to cast special ballots if they leave their residence because of such violence; includes family and household members.

Dennis H. GabryszakSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to increasing the maximum benefit rate for unemployment insurance

Relates to increasing the maximum benefit rate for unemployment insurance.

Susan JohnLabor Committee

Prohibits sex offenders from residing within a child day care center

Prohibits sex offenders from residing within a child day care center; violation of such prohibition shall be a class E felony upon the first conviction thereof and a class D felony upon a second or…

Robert SweeneyCodes Committee

Relates to requiring renewal notices for applications under the SCRIE program

Requires the appropriate rent control agency or administrative agency to send a notice of required renewal to each head of household currently receiving an exemption under the SCRIE program 90 days…

Jeffrey DinowitzWays And Means Committee

Establishes a senior dental services grant program

Establishes a senior dental services grant program; authorizes the director to establish the program and, upon the availability of appropriations, provide grants to eligible elderly persons who are…

Jeffrey DinowitzCodes Committee

Permits towns to increase from $125 to $300 the annual appropriation to defray the costs of rooms for patriotic organizations in an adjoining town

Permits towns to increase from $125 to $300 the annual appropriation to defray the costs of rooms for patriotic organizations in an adjoining town when the town has not a post within its boundaries;…

Darryl TownsLocal Government Committee

Relates to the issuance of a cold war certificate

Relates to the issuance of a cold war certificate.

Felix OrtizVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

Authorizes the director of the office for the aging to establish a long term care worker training pilot program

Authorizes the director of the office for the aging to establish a long term care worker training pilot program for the purpose of expanding access to enhanced education and training for health care…

Barbara LiftonFinance Committee

Provides for awarding of public works contracts and creates a privatization advisory board

Provides for awarding of public works contracts; establishes various criteria to ensure that public contracts are awarded on a cost effective basis and provides for a review of contracts to ensure…

Susan JohnFinance Committee

Requires insurers to provide victims of domestic violence with the option of providing alternative contact information

Requires insurers to provide an insurer or subscriber who is a victim of domestic violence, upon request of such insurer or subscriber, with the option to designate alternative contact information…

Steven CymbrowitzInsurance Committee

Allows qualifying members of the New York city employees' retirement system employed by NYC OTB to file for retirement with the NYCERS board of trustees

Allows qualifying members of the New York city employees' retirement system employed by NYC OTB to file for retirement with the NYCERS board of trustees.

Sheldon SilverGovernmental Employees Committee

Provides authorization to grant certain exemptions from real property tax for school districts to certain veterans

Provides authorization to grant certain exemptions from real property tax for school districts to eligible veterans where such exemption is adopted by the governing body of the school district.

Michael CusickVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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

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

Defines estimated acquisition cost of prescription drugs for pharmacy reimbursement

Defines estimated acquisition cost of prescription drugs for pharmacy reimbursement.

RoAnn DestitoHealth Committee

Relates to a program for veteran speakers in classrooms to supplement instructional and educational aspects of American military history

Directs the director of the division of veterans affairs to develop a program relating to veteran educational speakers; requires distribution of informational pamphlet to schools describing program…

William ColtonVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

Prohibits certain professional sporting competitions or events in New York state

Provides that no professional sporting competition or event shall be permitted, if such event is sponsored by an organization or sports governing body where in the year prior to such competition,…

Rory LancmanTourism, Arts And Sports Development Committee