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Directs state building code council to study standardization of state and local building permits to facilitate increased use of solar and wind energy systems

Directs the state fire prevention and building code council to study and report on the standardization of the state building code, and local building codes; permits processes to facilitate increased…

Antoine M. ThompsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Congratulating Christopher Sean Swagler upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

Antoine M. ThompsonFinance Committee

Relates to significant programmatic accomplishments for limited credit time allowances for inmates

Adds certification and minimum work as a optician, hazardous materials removal worker, sign language interpreter, or worker in the puppies behind bars program to significant programmatic…

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonSigned 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

Relates to rape crisis centers for services to rape victims and programs to prevent rape

Relates to rape crisis centers for services to rape victims and programs to prevent rape.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonOn the Senate floor

Authorizes the city school district of the city of Mt. Vernon to finance a deficit by the issuance of serial bonds and/or bond anticipation notes

Authorizes the city school district of the city of Mt.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonVetoed

Vetoed

Allows an action for unlawful discriminatory practice to be brought within three years after dismissal for administrative convenience

Authorizes the institution of a suit in any court of competent jurisdiction alleging a violation of the human rights law for a period of three years after the dismissal of a complaint for…

Antoine M. ThompsonVetoed

Vetoed

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

Commending The Reverend Canon Franklin Reid for his devoted service as Rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in the Bronx, New York

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonFinance Committee

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

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

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

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

Relates to phosphorus in household cleansing products and lawn fertilizer

Relates to the distribution, sale, offer and exposure of phosphorus compound in household cleaning products and lawn fertilizer.

Antoine M. ThompsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Honoring Niagara Falls Police Superintendent John Chella as recipient of the Extraordinary Professional Law Enforcement Service Award

Antoine M. ThompsonFinance Committee

Honoring Dorothy Lunken Gould upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2010 Lifetime Dedication to Temple Beth Israel Award

Antoine M. ThompsonFinance Committee

Honoring four Niagara Falls Police Officers and one Lieutenant as recipients of the 2010 Meritorious Service in the Performance of Duty Award

Antoine M. ThompsonFinance Committee

Enacts the New York state agency MWBE asset management and financial institution strategy

Enacts the New York state agency MWBE asset management and financial institution strategy.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonRules Committee

Relates to the regulation of the use of the state's water resources; repealer

Relates to the regulation of the use of the state's water resources; requires permits for interbasin diversions of water and approval of modification to existing systems; increases fees for water…

Antoine M. ThompsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

Relates to tax credits provided for solar energy system equipment

Relates to tax credits provided for solar energy system equipment; provides credit for the lease of solar energy equipment and the purchase of power generated by solar equipment.

Antoine M. ThompsonWays And Means Committee

Commending Bobby J. Johnson upon the occasion of receiving the Humanitarian Award

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonAdopted

Adopted

Mourning the death of Theodore "Ted" Williamson, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Antoine M. ThompsonAdopted

Adopted

Relates to the number of reverse vending machines required for mandatory acceptance of empty beverage containers

Relates to the number of reverse vending machines required for mandatory acceptance of empty beverage containers.

Antoine M. ThompsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

Relates to inmate labor for non-profit organizations

Relates to inmate labor for non-profit organizations.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonOn the Senate floor

Expands eligibility for the shock incarceration program

Expands eligibility for the shock incarceration program.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonOn the Senate floor

Relates to the definition of qualified agencies

Relates to the definition of qualified agencies.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonGovernmental Operations Committee

Requires certain reports to the legislature regarding correctional facilities

Requires certain reports to the legislature regarding correctional facilities.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonOn the Senate floor

Relates to the reduction of mercury in mercury-added lamps

Relates to the reduction of mercury in mercury-added lamps.

Antoine M. ThompsonOn the Senate floor

Authorizes the city of Mount Vernon to offer certain retirement options to Paul D'Amore, Christopher Grieco, Wendell Griffin, Erin Holly, Thomas Joy, Patsy Leone and Jeremy Villanueva

Authorizes the city of Mount Vernon to offer certain retirement options to Paul D'Amore, Christopher Grieco, Wendell Griffin, Erin Holly, Thomas Joy, Patsy Leone and Jeremy Villanueva, police…

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonGovernmental Employees Committee

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…

Antoine M. ThompsonOn the Senate floor

Applauding the steps that have been taken by the chief judge and the judiciary to institute an ongoing program with respect to civil legal services

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonAdopted

Adopted

Establishes the provision of temporary maintenance in matrimonial actions, and directs the law revision commission to study the effects of divorce and maintenance

Establishes the provision of temporary maintenance in matrimonial actions; directs the law revision commission to study the effects of divorce and maintenance.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonOn the Senate floor

Commending the Peacemakers for their hard work, determination and dedication to the Juneteenth Festival

Antoine M. ThompsonAdopted

Adopted

Relates to mercury-added consumer products; repealer

Relates to mercury-added consumer products.

Antoine M. ThompsonRules Committee

Defines the Richardson Center Corporation as an educational institution and authorizes the commissioner of general services to sell and convey certain land in the city of Buffalo, county of Erie

Defines the Richardson Center Corporation as an educational institution and authorizes the commissioner of general services to sell and convey certain land in the city of Buffalo, county of Erie.

Antoine M. ThompsonOn the Senate floor

Relates to the municipal sustainable energy financing program

Relates to the municipal sustainable energy financing program.

Antoine M. ThompsonEnergy 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

Relates to the lawful sale of copper and creates the New York state metal theft task force

Relates to the lawful sale of copper and creates the New York state metal theft task force; creates a fine of not more than $100; provides that the task force shall issue findings, in the form of a…

Antoine M. ThompsonEconomic Development Committee

Authorizes the city of Buffalo to adjudicate traffic infractions similar to cities having a population of less than two hundred thousand

Authorizes the city of Buffalo to provide by local law for the adjudication of traffic infractions.

Antoine M. ThompsonTransportation Committee

Eliminates any requirement that solar electric generating equipment of less than 25 kilowatts have an external disconnect switch

Eliminates any requirement that solar electric generating equipment of less than 25 kilowatts have an external disconnect switch, so long as such equipment complies with the interconnection…

Antoine M. ThompsonEnergy Committee

Establishes certification procedures for the profession of nurse anesthesia

Establishes certification procedures for the profession of nurse anesthesia; provides for the issuance of a certification to practice as a certified registered nurse anesthetist upon the filing of…

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonRules Committee

Requires certain health insurance policies to include coverage for the cost of certain infant and baby formulas

Requires certain health insurance policies to include coverage for the cost of certain infant and baby formulas.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonRules Committee

Relates to service of orders of protection including applications to extend and petitions for violations of orders of protection and temporary orders of protection

Relates to service of orders of protection including applications to extend and petitions for violations of orders of protection and temporary orders of protection in family court.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonOn the Senate floor

Expands the availability of tax credit refunds for start-up high technology companies

Relates to tax credits for start-up high technology companies to allow such companies in existence for 8 or less taxable years to receive refunds of unused investment tax credit carry forwards.

Antoine M. ThompsonWays And Means Committee

Establishes the profession of geology; provides for professional licensing for geologists

Establishes the profession of geology; defines the practice of geology; establishes requirements for a license as a professional geologist; regulates the practice of such profession; authorizes…

Antoine M. ThompsonHigher Education Committee

Commemorating the 125th Anniversary of Niagara Reservation State Park

Antoine M. ThompsonAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Antoine M. ThompsonAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Salustiano Sanchez upon the occasion of celebrating his 108th Birthday on June 8, 2010

Antoine M. ThompsonAdopted

Adopted