Bills by

Pedro Espada Jr.

Senator

511 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →espada@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

All bills

511 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

S8379Senate· Vetoed Dec 23, 2010· Vetoed memo.6838
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.
Eric T. SchneidermanVetoed
Vetoed
ImpactPending
OutcomeVetoed
S8129Senate· Vetoed Dec 13, 2010· Vetoed memo.6837
Suspends hydraulic fracturing for the extraction of natural gas or oil
Suspends hydraulic fracturing for the extraction of natural gas or oil until May 15, 2011; suspends the issuance of new permits for such drilling.
Antoine M. ThompsonVetoed
Vetoed

S8380Senate· Signed Dec 10, 2010· Approval memo.37

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. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7000Senate· Vetoed Oct 20, 2010· Vetoed memo.6832

Requires that accident and health insurance policies shall provide coverage for screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder

Requires that individual accident and health insurance policies shall provide coverage for screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder.

Neil D. BreslinVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S2485Senate· Vetoed Oct 20, 2010· Vetoed memo.6831

Directs the chancellor of the city school district of city over 1 million to inventory and report on the outdoor playgrounds of such district

Directs the chancellor of the city school district of city over 1 million to inventory and report on the outdoor playgrounds of such district.

Jeffrey D. KleinVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S7483Senate· Signed Oct 1, 2010· Signed chap.541

Enacts the "hospital closure planning act"

Enacts the "hospital closure planning act"; provides that whenever a general hospital closes, the commissioner of health shall within thirty days of being notified of such closure, hold a public…

Shirley L. HuntleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5000Senate· Signed Oct 1, 2010· Approval memo.29

Relates to eliminating cost-sharing, deductibles and co-payments for certain prescription drugs

Provides that no health care plan or health insurance policy which provides coverage for prescription drugs and for which cost-sharing, deductibles or co-insurance obligations are determined by…

Thomas K. DuaneSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6844Senate· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.469

Relates to contracts for public work project and accommodation of private facilities or structures; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration

Relates to contracts for public work projects and accommodation of private facilities or structures within a specified area of New York county; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon…

Shirley L. HuntleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S1803Senate· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.457

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…

Neil D. BreslinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7420Senate· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.407

Increases the bond and note authorization of the New York state housing finance agency

Increases the bond and note authorization of the New York State Housing Finance Agency.

Pedro Espada Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7410Senate· Vetoed Aug 13, 2010· Vetoed memo.6769

Prohibits a producer or refiner from selling, transferring, or assigning interest in a retail outlet leased to a motor fuel dealer

Prohibits a producer or refiner from selling, transferring, or assigning interest in a retail outlet leased to a motor fuel dealer unless such producer or refiner makes certain offers to such dealer.

Pedro Espada Jr.Vetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S6987Senate· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.405

Relates to criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and strangulation

Relates to criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and strangulation.

Eric T. SchneidermanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3890Senate· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Approval memo.27

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

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8182Senate· Moved Aug 3, 2010· Substituted by a11410

Relates to extending the effectiveness of certain provisions until 2018

Relates to extending the effectiveness of the emergency housing rent control law and certain other provisions relating thereto until 2018.

Pedro Espada Jr.On the Senate floor

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S8131Senate· Moved Aug 3, 2010· Substituted by a11408

Relates to the aggregate annual income of low income persons or families eligible for accommodations in a company project

Relates to the aggregate annual income of low income persons or families eligible for accommodations in a company project.

Martin Malavé DilanOn the Senate floor

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S7225Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.296

Increases the bonding authority of the NYC housing development corporation

Increases the bonding authority of the NYC housing development corporation.

Pedro Espada Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8177Senate· Moved Jul 27, 2010· Amend and recommit to rules

Relates to the manner of posting and changing beer prices to beer wholesalers and retail licensees

Relates to the manner of posting and changing beer prices to beer wholesalers and retail licensees.

Pedro Espada Jr.Rules Committee

ImpactPending

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S7945Senate· Signed Jul 16, 2010· Signed chap.176

Prohibits the recording of certain identifying information of a person subjected to temporary questioning or search in a public place by police in certain cities

Prohibits the electronic recording of certain information identifying information of a person subjected to temporary questioning or search in a public place by police officers.

Eric AdamsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8312Senate· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.173

Provides that certain discretionary purchases shall be subject to written internal controls established by each state agency

Relates to discretionary purchases by state agencies; provides that certain discretionary purchases shall be subject to written internal controls established by each state agency.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8314Senate· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.175

Relates to expanding opportunities for women and minority-owned business enterprises and increasing competition and diversity in procurements by the state and its pu

Relates to expanding opportunities for women and minority-owned business enterprises and increasing competition and diversity in procurements by the State and its public authorities.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8313Senate· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.174

Relates to expanding opportunities for minority and women-owned business enterprises in procurements by the state and public authorities

Relates to expanding opportunities for minority and women-owned business enterprises in procurements by the state and public authorities.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7582Senate· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.218

Extends certain provisions relating to the powers of the state of New York mortgage agency

Extends certain provisions relating to the powers of the state of New York mortgage agency.

Bill PerkinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7422Senate· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.214

Relates to redistributing 2009 bond volume allocations

Relates to redistributing 2009 bond volume allocations, allocating the unified state bond volume ceiling, and enacting the private activity bond act of 2010.

Pedro Espada Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6888Senate· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.171

Relates to increasing participation by minority and women-owned business enterprises

Relates to increasing participation by minority and women-owned business enterprises.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6150Senate· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.208

Relates to the powers of the state of New York mortgage agency

Relates to the powers of the state of New York mortgage agency.

Pedro Espada Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S2286Senate· Moved Jul 1, 2010· Ordered to third reading rules cal.508

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S7421Senate· Signed Jun 29, 2010· Signed chap.146

Relates to the manufactured home cooperative fund

Relates to the manufactured home cooperative fund.

Pedro Espada Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6971Senate· Signed Jun 29, 2010· Signed chap.143

Relates to establishment of initial rents in housing accommodations rehabilitated with loans to housing development companies; effective date

Relates to establishment of initial rents in housing accommodations rehabilitated with loans to housing development companies.

Pedro Espada Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6753Senate· Signed Jun 29, 2010· Signed chap.142

Relates to establishing rents in respect of certain loans to owners of multiple dwellings; effective date thereof

Extens effectiveness of provisions establishing rents in respect of certain loans to owners of multiple dwellings.

Pedro Espada Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S2311Senate· Moved Jun 29, 2010· Substituted by a1470b

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S7070Senate· Moved Jun 28, 2010· Amend and recommit to rules

Relates to regulation of toxic chemicals in children's products

Relates to regulation of toxic chemicals in children's products; establishes the interstate chemical clearinghouse.

Bill PerkinsRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S7050Senate· Moved Jun 27, 2010· Amend and recommit to labor

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S3154Senate· Moved Jun 26, 2010· Amend and recommit to codes

Requires court to advise aliens of deportation consequences of guilty plea; allows guilty plea withdrawal

Requires a court to advise a defendant that if he or she is an alien and he or she is convicted of a crime, whether by plea or trial, such conviction may result in his or her deportation; allows a…

Ruben DiazCodes Committee

ImpactPending

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S8208Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Amend and recommit to rules

Allows a person, regardless of immigration status, to apply to have an eligible misdemeanor expunged from their record

Allows a person apply to have an eligible misdemeanor expunged from their record.

Pedro Espada Jr.Rules Committee

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S7705Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Referred to codes

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

ImpactPending

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