Co-sponsored bills

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 September 12-18, 2010, as Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week in the State of New York

Neil D. BreslinFinance Committee

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

Andrea Stewart-CousinsFinance Committee

Provides that people arrested in connection with a felony must submit a DNA sample

Provides that people arrested in connection with a felony must submit a DNA sample.

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

Prohibits using the persona of a deceased personality

Prohibits using the persona of a deceased personality.

John L. SampsonOn the Senate floor

Extends from January 1, 2011 until January 1, 2015, the expiration of provisions of law relating to tax exemptions for solar, wind, or farm waste energy systems

Extends from January 1, 2011 until January 1, 2015, the expiration of certain provisions of law relating to tax exemptions for solar, wind, or farm waste energy systems.

John J. FlanaganOn the Senate floor

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

Hugh T. FarleyAdopted

Adopted

Mourning the death of The Honorable James Preston King, retired Judge of the New York State Court of Claims

Betty LittleAdopted

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

Considering the unification of Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland

George D. MaziarzAdopted

Adopted

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

Relates to the establishment of rates of payment and delivery of health care services

Relates to the establishment of rates of payment and delivery of health care services; directs the chair of the workers' compensation board to biennially prepare and establish a schedule of fees.

Suzi OppenheimerOn the Senate floor

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

George D. MaziarzAdopted

Adopted

Prohibits the imposition of any charge or fee on the telephone bill of a consumer when such fee is imposed by a third party, without the consent of the consumer

Prohibits the imposition of any charge or fee on the telephone bill of a consumer when such fee or charge is imposed by a third party, unless the consumer explicitly agrees to the nature and amount…

John J. FlanaganFinance Committee

Allows boards of education to provide certain children transportation to school for a lesser distance than two miles

Allows boards of education to provide transportation to and from school for a child for a lesser distance than two miles if the parent or guardian of the child has a physically limiting disability…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Education Committee

Prohibits bullying on school property and enacts the anti-bullying act

Enacts the "anti-bullying act"; prohibits bullying on school property; defines bullying; establishes punishment for people who are found guilty of bullying on school property; establishes the class…

Stephen M. SalandCodes Committee

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

Calling for prompt action by the NY Power Authority to prepare, issue and ratify long-term power purchase agreements

John A. DeFranciscoFinance 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

Enacts the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children

Enacts the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children, allowing children of military families to achieve educational success by facilitating smoother transfers between…

Darrel J. AubertineEducation 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

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

Tom LibousAdopted

Adopted

Supporting the Catholic League in its request of the Empire State Building to feature blue and white lights in its tower on August 26, 2010

George D. MaziarzAdopted

Adopted

Establishes protocols for combative sports; authorizes mixed martial arts events in this state

Establishes protocols for combative sports; authorizes mixed martial arts events in this state; establishes procedures for applications for licenses; establishes penalties for violations; imposes…

Kevin S. ParkerWays And Means Committee

Commemorating the 63rd Anniversary of Indian Independence Day on Sunday, August 15, 2010

Kevin S. ParkerAdopted

Adopted

Celebrating the 63rd Pakistan Independence Day on Sunday, August 15, 2010

Kevin S. ParkerAdopted

Adopted

Adds registered nurse and licensed practical nurse to assault of emergency medical professionals and provides for class C and D felonies for physical injury to them

Adds registered nurse and license practical nurse to assault of emergency medical professionals and provides for class C and D felonies for physical injury to them.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonOn the Senate floor

Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

Neil D. BreslinAdopted

Adopted

Celebrating the hard work and achievement of the independent living movement over the past several decades

Andrea Stewart-CousinsAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim June 13-20, 2010, as Men's Health Awareness Week in the State of New York

John L. SampsonAdopted

Adopted

Defines "criminal street gang" and prohibits criminal street gang recruitment of a minor

Defines "criminal street gang" and prohibits criminal street gang recruitment of a minor.

Ruben DiazOn the Senate floor

Establishes the crime of public larceny

Establishes the crime of public larceny.

John J. FlanaganOn the Senate floor

Commending Time Warner Cable for its commitment to cablecasting the PSA Voto Latino 2010 New York Census Project

Martin Malavé DilanAdopted

Adopted

Commending the West Indian American Day Carnival Association upon the occasion of hosting its 2010 celebration of Carnival

John L. SampsonAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of the State of Gujarat

Toby Ann StaviskyAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Elisabeth Zamarelli of Stony Brook, New York, upon the occasion of being named 2010 Ms. New York Senior America

John J. FlanaganAdopted

Adopted

Provides for denial of recognizance or bail in certain cases

Defines the crimes that would lead a defendant to be categorized as a "person who must be committed to the custody of the sheriff" and as such would not be eligible for release on recognizance or…

John J. FlanaganFinance Committee

Commemorating the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, taking place June 11 - July 11, 2010

José PeraltaAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim June 6, 2010 as Cancer Survivors Day in New York, in conjunction with National Cancer Survivors Day

Thomas P. MorahanAdopted

Adopted

Enacts the "behavioral health and long-term care act"

Enacts the "behavioral health and long-term care act; provides for the establishment of a behavioral health and long-term care plan.

Ruben DiazFinance Committee

Extends certain educational benefits to eligible veterans

Extends certain educational benefits to eligible veterans.

Joseph A. GriffoHigher Education Committee

Welcoming the students and faculty of the Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf as they visit Albany, New York

José PeraltaAdopted

Adopted

Honoring the distinguished veterans from the State of New York on the occasion of their induction into the NY State Senate Veteran Hall of Fame

Eric AdamsAdopted

Adopted

Mourning the death of Jay Gallagher, longtime Gannett Bureau Chief, consummate journalist and true public servant

Andrea Stewart-CousinsAdopted

Adopted

Establishes the New York state interagency coordinating council for service-disabled veterans, defines the powers and duties of the council, requires an annual report

Establishes the New York state interagency coordinating council for service-disabled veterans, defines the powers and duties of the council and requires an annual report by the council to the…

Eric AdamsOn the Senate floor