Co-sponsored bills

Provides for persons whose eligibility for medical assistance is terminated to receive written notice in advance and speedy consideration of re-application

Provides for persons whose eligibility for medical assistance is terminated to receive thirty days written notice in advance of the effective date of such termination and consideration of…

Martin Malavé DilanVetoed

Vetoed

Prohibits radioactive or hazardous waste disposal or transfer stations from being sited within one thousand five hundred feet of school property

Prohibits radioactive or hazardous waste disposal or transfer stations from being sited within one thousand five hundred feet of school property.

Martin Malavé DilanVetoed

Vetoed

Relates to permitting two unmarried persons to adopt a child together

Relates to permitting two unmarried persons to adopt a child together.

Thomas K. DuaneSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Enacts the "New York state construction industry fair play act"

Enacts the "New York state construction industry fair play act"; defines terms; provides notice to persons receiving remuneration from contractors and subcontractors; describes violations;…

George OnoratoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Enacts Ian's Law, which provides enhanced consumer protections in the event of an insurer's discontinuance of coverage

Enacts Ian's Law, which provides enhanced consumer protections in the event of an insurer's discontinuance of coverage, including requiring approval of the superintendent and notice to policyholders.

Eric T. SchneidermanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Provides that spouses may be granted a judgment of divorce in a timely fashion provided they meet certain conditions

Provides that spouses may be granted a judgment of divorce in a timely fashion provided they meet certain conditions.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Makes provisions relating to HIV testing, including consent for such testing, required offering for such testing, confidentiality and disclosure

Relates to HIV testing, including consent for such testing, required offering for such testing, confidentiality and disclosure.

Thomas K. DuaneSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Extends dram shop liability to cover persons who sell false id to persons under 21 years of age

Extends dram shop liability to cover persons who sell false identification to a person under 21 years of age who causes injury or damages while intoxicated or whose ability is impaired.

Jeffrey D. KleinJudiciary Committee

Prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of child care products containing bisphenol A

Enacts the "bisphenol A-free children and babies act"; prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of child care products containing bisphenol A; prohibits the manufacture, distribution and…

Antoine M. ThompsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim November 2010 as Family Caregivers Month in the State of New York

Andrea Stewart-CousinsFinance Committee

Memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim November 2010 as Adoption Awareness Month in the State of New York

Andrea Stewart-CousinsFinance Committee

Relates to establishing a head injury awareness act

Relates to creating a head injury awareness and prevention program.

William T. StachowskiEducation Committee

Relates to enacting the agreement among the states to elect the president by national popular vote

Relates to enacting the agreement among the states to elect the president by national popular vote.

Kevin S. ParkerOn the Assembly floor

Relates to notice requirements when funding cuts are made

Relates to notice requirements to families and providers when funding cuts are made.

Velmanette MontgomeryChildren And Families Committee

Enacts provisions relating to labor standards for domestic workers

Relates to provisions regarding domestic workers and such workers' employment regulations concerning hours of labor and wages, employment restrictions and employment contracts.

Diane J. SavinoOn the Senate floor

Relates to qualified trusts and qualified reserve credits; repealer

Relates to qualified trusts and qualified reserve credits.

William T. StachowskiInsurance Committee

Authorizes the incorporation of benefit corporations

Authorizes the incorporation of benefit corporations and provides for the public benefit to be created by benefit corporations, for the election and termination of the status of a benefit…

Daniel L. SquadronCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

Establishes the wage theft prevention act

Establishes the wage theft prevention act providing for certain notifications to employees in their primary languages and protections for employees.

Diane J. SavinoLabor Committee

Mourning the untimely death of PFC David Taylor Miller of Wilton, New York

Hugh T. FarleyAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Colonel Anthony B. Basile upon the occasion of his retirement as Chief of Staff of the New York Air National Guard

David J. ValeskyAdopted

Adopted

Provides for state board of elections enforcement unit and counsel; relates to political communications, independent expenditure reporting and enforcement proceeding

Provides for state board of elections enforcement unit and counsel; relates to political communications, independent expenditure reporting and enforcement proceeding.

John L. SampsonRules Committee

Enacts the child protection act of 2010; repealer

Enacts the child protection act of 2010; establishes the class A-I felony of aggravated murder of a child for which the sentence shall be life imprisonment without parole; aggravated murder of a…

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonCodes Committee

Directs the public service commission to conduct an in-depth public interest analysis of proposed mergers by telephone corporations

Requires the public service commission to conduct an in-depth public interest analysis of proposed mergers by telephone corporations and other telecommunications services providers; requires the…

Brian X. FoleyOn the Senate floor

Enacts the engineers', architects', landscape architects' and land surveyors' good samaritan act

Enacts the "engineers', architects', landscape architects' and land surveyors' good samaritan act" to protect from liability for personal injury, wrongful death, property damage or other loss…

William T. StachowskiHigher Education Committee

Relates to increasing the maximum benefit rate for unemployment insurance

Relates to increasing the maximum benefit rate for unemployment insurance.

George OnoratoOn the Senate floor

Mourning the untimely death of Marine Lance Corporal Timothy G. Serwinowski

George D. MaziarzAdopted

Adopted

Honoring SAGE upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition during Pride Month

Bill PerkinsAdopted

Adopted

Relates to abandoned infants and endangering the welfare of a child; repealer

Relates to abandoned infants and endangering the welfare of a child.

Jeffrey D. KleinOn the Senate floor

Memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim July 14, 2010, as Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day in the State of New York

David J. ValeskyAdopted

Adopted

Commending Chief Sergeant-at-Arms William C. Martin on his retirement after 13 years of distinguished service to the New York State Senate

Hugh T. FarleyAdopted

Adopted

Commending Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms Ted Smetana on his retirement after 36 years of distinguished service to the New York State Senate

Roy J. McDonaldAdopted

Adopted

Memorailizing Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim September 2010 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

Tom LibousAdopted

Adopted

Increases the number of city court judges in certain cities and sets forth the annual salary for such city court judges

Increases the number of city court judges in certain cities and sets forth the annual salary for such city court judges.

John L. SampsonWays And Means Committee

Enacts the "dignity for all students act" to prevent harassment and discrimination

Enacts the "Dignity For All Students Act"; authorizes the commissioner of education to establish policies and procedures affording all students in public schools an environment free of harassment…

Thomas K. DuaneOn the Senate floor

Creates the Energize New York power program, extends the expiration of the power for jobs program and the energy cost savings benefit program, authorizes certain contributions

Creates the Energize New York power program; extends the expiration of the power for jobs program and the energy cost savings benefit program; authorizes certain contributions to the state general…

Darrel J. AubertineEnergy Committee

Expressing sincerest, heartfelt condolences to the victims of the devastating Gulf of Mexico oil spill which began in April of 2010

Kevin S. ParkerAdopted

Adopted

Directs the special advisory panel on homeowners' insurance/catastrophe coverage to study certain facets of profitability of insurance in coastal areas

Directs the special advisory panel on homeowners' insurance/catastrophe coverage to study certain facets of profitability of insurance in coastal areas.

Jeffrey D. KleinInsurance Committee

Relates to persons with developmental disabilities

Relates to persons with developmental disabilities; renames the office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities to the New York state office for people with developmental disabilities;…

Shirley L. HuntleyOn the Senate floor

Clarifies the qualification of member items, authorizes the review of violations of the qualification of member items, and requiring that member items be fully itemized

Clarifies the appropriation and qualification of member items, authorizes the legislative ethics commission to review violations of the qualification of member items, and requires that all member…

José M. SerranoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

Relates to direct access to school-based health centers under child health plus

Relates to direct access to school-based health centers under child health plus.

Velmanette MontgomeryOn the Senate floor

Relates to unemployment benefits for innocent bystanders during industry controversy

Relates to unemployment benefits for innocent bystanders during industry controversy.

George OnoratoOn the Senate floor

Relates to global warming pollution control

Relates to global warming pollution control; establishes greenhouse gas limits and a greenhouse gas reporting system.

Antoine M. ThompsonFinance Committee

Allows cell phone users to add a new phone line without having to renew the service plan and to cancel an additional line without paying any fee, charge or cost

Prohibits cell phone service providers from requiring a customer to renew his or her service plan when adding a new phone line to such plan; and prohibits such provider from lenghthening the time of…

Martin Malavé DilanConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

Enables safe access to public roads for all users

Enables safe access to public roads for all users by requiring that all transportation improvements shall improve safety, access, and mobility for all travelers regardless of age or ability.

Martin Malavé DilanTransportation Committee

Commending Erminia Rivera as she is honored by Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger at its Harvest Through Love Benefit Reception on June 17, 2010

Velmanette MontgomeryAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim June 24-30, 2010, as Venerable Pierre Toussaint Week in the State of New York

Kevin S. ParkerAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War

William J. Larkin Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim September 2010 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

Tom LibousAdopted

Adopted