Bills by

George Latimer

Assembly Member

65 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →latimer@nysenate.gov

2009-2010 session

Sponsored bills

65 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

A6766Assembly· Vetoed Sep 18, 2010· Tabled
Establishes a small business energy assistance and advocacy services program
Establishes a small business energy assistance and advocacy services program as part of the division of small business to assist small businesses in accessing energy conservation, energy efficiency…
George LatimerVetoed
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A6527Assembly· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Tabled
Allows the Westchester joint water works, a non-profit utility, the authority to increase the per meeting compensation of the members of the board of trustees
Allows the Westchester joint water works, a non-profit utility, the authority to increase the per meeting compensation of the members of the board of trustees to up to $200.
George Latimer

A11364Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.376

Amends chapter 183 of the laws of 2003, authorizing Westchester County to lease certain parklands, to make technical changes

Authorizes Westchester County to lease certain parklands, to make technical changes.

George LatimerSigned by Governor

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A10982Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.370

Repeals title 20 of article 7 of the public authorities law relating to the creation of the Port Chester parking authority

Repeals title 20 of article 7 of the public authorities law relating to the creation of the Port Chester parking authority.

George LatimerSigned by Governor

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A10939Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.369

Repeals title 37 of article 15-B of the general municipal law relating to the establishment of the Port Chester community development agency

Repeals title 37 of article 15-B of the general municipal law relating to the establishment of the Port Chester community development agency.

George LatimerSigned by Governor

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A5823Assembly· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.324

Requires commercial pesticide applicators to provide notice to residents of multiple family dwellings prior to the application of pesticide on such premises

Requires commercial pesticide applicators to provide notice, pursuant to commissioner's regulations, to residents of multiple family dwellings prior to application on such premises; and owner of…

George LatimerSigned by Governor

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A10126Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.257

Extends the provisions of chapter 831 of the laws of 1981, amending the labor law relating to fees and expenses in unemployment insurance proceedings

Extends the provisions of chapter 831 of the laws of 1981, amending the labor law relating to fees and expenses in unemployment insurance proceedings.

George LatimerSigned by Governor

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A11554Assembly· Moved Jun 30, 2010· Enacting clause stricken

Authorizes the city of New Rochelle to sell, alienate and convey waterfront real property

Authorizes the city of New Rochelle to sell, alienate and convey waterfront real property.

George LatimerStricken

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A8377Assembly· Moved Jun 28, 2010· Reported referred to rules

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

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A11387Assembly· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Substituted by s7982a

Authorizes approval of certain transportation contracts of the Mamaroneck union free school district

Authorizes approval of certain transportation contracts of the Mamaroneck union free school district for the 2008-2009 school year.

George LatimerOn the Assembly floor

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A9723Assembly· Moved Jun 24, 2010· Substituted by s6466a

Authorizes approval of certain transportation contracts of the Port Chester-Rye union free school district

Authorizes approval of certain transportation contracts of the Port Chester-Rye union free school district for the 2007-2008 school year.

George LatimerOn the Assembly floor

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A231Assembly· Moved Jun 24, 2010· Substituted by s1180a

Provides that the village of Rye Brook in the county of Westchester may impose an occupancy tax on rooms for hire

Provides that the village of Rye Brook in the county of Westchester may impose a occupancy tax on rooms for hire.

George LatimerOn the Assembly floor

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A11486Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2010· Referred to insurance

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.

George LatimerInsurance Committee

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A10921Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2010· Substituted by s7053

Provides that certain information shall be kept confidential and redacted or withheld from referees' hearings records or referees' decisions

Provides that certain information shall be kept confidential and redacted or withheld from referees' hearings records or referees' decisions.

George LatimerOn the Assembly floor

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A9182Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2010· Substituted by s6152b

Allows Village of Mamaroneck to reopen the optional retirement plan offered under section 384-d of the retirement and social security law to certain police officers

Allows the Village of Mamaroneck to reopen the optional retirement plan offered under section 384-d of the retirement and social security law to police officers Scott Fraioli and Dominick Lanza.

George LatimerOn the Assembly floor

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A350Assembly· Moved May 26, 2010· Referred to finance

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

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A180Assembly· Moved May 25, 2010· Amend and recommit to codes

Increases penalties for vandalism to a house of worship or theft of a house of worship

Increases penalties for vandalism to a house of worship or theft of a house of worship; includes any statues, menorahs and nativity scenes located outside the building or structure of worship on the…

George LatimerCodes Committee

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A7517Assembly· Moved May 24, 2010· Amend and recommit to governmental operations

Requires contractors to give immediate written notice to the crime victims board regarding payments of profit of a crime

Requires contractors to give immediate written notice to the crime victims board regarding payments of profit of a crime and imposes civil liability for the failure to comply therewith.

George LatimerGovernmental Operations Committee

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A5894Assembly· Vetoed May 18, 2010· Tabled

Creates a program for public awareness of post polio sequelae within the department of health

Creates a program for public awareness of post-polio sequelae within the department of health to alert post-poliomyelitis survivors and their families about this condition and proper treatment for…

George LatimerVetoed

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A217Assembly· Signed Apr 28, 2010· Approval memo.3

Requires third-party notification prior to termination of long-term care and health insurance for persons 65 and older

Requires insurers to notify a designated third person prior to termination of health insurance policies held by a person 65 years of age or older; imposes burden of notifying such insurer by…

George LatimerSigned by Governor

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A6484Assembly· Moved Apr 26, 2010· Recommitted to investigations and government operations

Limits the time state agencies would have to appeal article 78 supreme court judgments against them for violations of freedom of information laws

Limits the time state agencies would have to appeal article 78 supreme court judgments against them for violations of freedom of information laws.

George LatimerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A8063Assembly· Moved Apr 26, 2010· Advanced to third reading

Provides a waiver for minority and women-owned businesses upon request, and for plans and specifications on contracts available electronically or in non-paper format

Provides a waiver for minority and women-owned businesses upon request, and for plans and specifications made available and obtained electronically or in any non-paper format from the board,…

George LatimerOn the Senate floor

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A215Assembly· Moved Mar 22, 2010· 3rd reading cal.254

Requires the posting of a statement of wage rates and supplements; provides penalties for failure to do so

Provides that the failure of a contractor or sub-contractor on a public works project to post a statement of wage rates and supplements shall be subject to prosecution as a misdemeanor and subject…

George LatimerOn the Senate floor

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A9436Assembly· Moved Mar 2, 2010· Amend and recommit to health

Excludes fundraising from consideration in appropriating state aid and reimbursement for services to volunteer ambulance companies

Excludes fund raising from consideration in appropriating state aid and reimbursement for services to volunteer ambulance companies, including regional emergency medical councils.

George LatimerHealth Committee

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A230Assembly· Moved Jan 19, 2010· Amend and recommit to ways and means

Authorizes a tax credit for individuals who are not otherwise eligible for STAR benefits

Authorizes a tax credit for individuals who are not otherwise eligible for STAR benefits.

George LatimerWays And Means Committee

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A418Assembly· Moved Jan 19, 2010· Amend and recommit to higher education

Provides for licensure of school psychologists

Provides for the licensure of school psychologists; authorizes the use of the title "school psychologist" to licensed or exempt individuals; defines practice as a school psychologist; sets forth…

George LatimerHigher Education Committee

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A9130Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2010· Amend and recommit to insurance

Requires insurance companies to disclose claims information to municipalities employing 400 or more employees

Requires insurance companies to disclose claims information to municipalities employing 400 or more employees to determine how their benefits are used; provides for imposition of a fine for failure…

George LatimerInsurance Committee

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A9408Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to insurance

Requires commercial insurers to make available an option to parents/guardians to cover their mentally or physically challenged dependents

Requires commercial insurers to make available an option to parents/guardians purchasing family health insurance policies to cover their mentally or physically challenged dependents.

George LatimerInsurance Committee

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A9433Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to local governments

Allows municipalities to lease naming rights of government owned property

Allows municipalities to lease naming rights of government-owned property.

George LatimerLocal Governments Committee

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A9161Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Prohibits real estate brokers from providing legal advice or preparing legal documents in real estate matters unless such person is a New York state licensed attorney

Prohibits real estate brokers from providing legal advice or preparing legal documents in real estate matters unless such person is a New York state licensed attorney; warning for first offense,…

George LatimerJudiciary Committee

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A9145Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Requires that instruction in the laws relating to handicapped parking be included in the pre-licensing driver's course

Relates to parking spaces for handicapped persons; provides that the commissioner of motor vehicles shall provide in any pre-licensing course a mandatory component of education of the laws relating…

George LatimerTransportation Committee

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A9148Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to extensions of state and local deadlines following a state disaster emergency

Relates to extensions of state and local deadlines following a state disaster emergency; adds school district to the list of municipality and district corporations; further relates to the…

George LatimerGovernmental Operations Committee

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A224Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to transportation

Directs the N.Y. state Thruway Authority to discontinue the New Rochelle toll plaza on the New England section of the state thruway

Directs the NYS Thruway Authority to discontinue the New Rochelle toll plaza on the New England section of the state thruway.

George LatimerTransportation Committee

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A287Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Prohibits the storage or disposal of toxic waste near residential property

Prohibits the storage or disposal of toxic waste, including asbestos-containing material, at a site abutting residential property.

George LatimerEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A4606Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to economic development

Prohibits the operation of an adult entertainment business within 1000 feet of a school, place of worship, or etc.

Prohibits the operation of an adult entertainment business within 1000 feet of a school, place of worship, etc., unless expressly permitted by local ordinance; defines adult entertainment business.

George LatimerEconomic Development Committee

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A5282Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to housing

Establishes rent adjustments; repealer

Establishes rent adjustments, and repeals paragraph (5-a) of subdivision c of section 26-511 of the administrative code of the city of New York and subdivision (1-a) of section 10 of section 4 of…

George LatimerHousing Committee

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A7848Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Substituted by s6120

Requires access aisles of handicapped parking spaces to be marked with a sign and diagonal stripes

Requires access aisles of handicapped parking spaces of certain off-street parking lots or parking garages be marked with a sign stating "No Parking Anytime", with diagonal stripes.

George LatimerOn the Assembly floor

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A286Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to environmental conservation

Authorizes Westchester county to require local marinas provide for watercraft holding tank sewage disposal; prohibits littering of waterways

Authorizes Westchester county to require that local marinas provide for the handling and disposal of sewage from watercraft holding tanks; directs the department of environmental conservation to…

George LatimerEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A181Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to codes

Creates the crime of unauthorized radio transmission, a class D felony, punishable by imprisonment and a fine in the amount of not less than $10,000.00

Creates the crime of unauthorized radio transmission for those who broadcast radio transmissions without obtaining a license to do so from the FCC; the crime will be a class D felony punishable by…

George LatimerCodes Committee

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A8074Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to election law

Relates to identifying the sources of campaign telephone canvasses or "push polls"

Relates to identifying the sources of campaign telephone canvasses or "push polls".

George LatimerElection Law Committee

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A194Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Provides that the director of the office of professional medical conduct shall meet with complainants to review materials to be considered in charges of misconduct

Provides that the director of the office of professional medical conduct shall meet with complainants, when requested by the complainant, to review materials to be considered by the board for…

George LatimerHealth Committee

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A228Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to ways and means

Increases the sales price threshold for real property conveyances that will trigger additional sales tax

Increases the sales price threshold to two million dollars for real property conveyances that will trigger additional sales tax.

George LatimerWays And Means Committee

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A5719Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to judiciary

Authorizes the release of certain identification information of the adoptee's birth parents and biological siblings to the adoption medical sub-registry for purpose of medical emergency

Authorizes the release of certain identification information of the adoptee's birth parents and biological siblings to the adoption medical sub-registry for purpose of medical emergency.

George LatimerJudiciary Committee

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A7516Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to governmental operations

Raises the maximum age for a member of the New York state police to 35 years

Raises the maximum age for a member of the New York state police to 35 years.

George LatimerGovernmental Operations Committee

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A196Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2010· Referred to health

Defines summer day camp and provides for permit fees of $200 except in the case of a summer day camp

Defines summer day camp and provides for permit fees of $200 except in the case of a summer day camp.

George LatimerHealth Committee

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