Bills by

Diane J. Savino

Senator

833 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →savino@senate.state.ny.us

2009-2010 session

All bills

833 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

S6846Senate· Vetoed Dec 13, 2010· Vetoed memo.6835

Relates to record keeping procedures and policies relating to records of the governor, the executive chamber, the legislature and civil departments; repealer

Relates to record keeping procedures and policies relating to records of the governor, the executive chamber, the legislature and civil departments.

Neil D. BreslinVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

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

S7196Senate· Signed Dec 10, 2010· Approval memo.34

Prohibits accelerated payment of death benefits or special surrender value pursuant to a life insurance policy because of residency in a nursing home

Prohibits accelerated payment of death benefits or special surrender value pursuant to a life insurance policy because of residency in a nursing home for 3 months or more by the person whose life is…

Jeffrey D. KleinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8518Senate· Moved Nov 24, 2010· Referred to rules

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. SavinoRules Committee

ImpactPending

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S7296Senate· Signed Oct 20, 2010· Approval memo.36

Prohibits an additional fee or rate to be charged in certain circumstances

Prohibits an additional fee or rate to be charged when payment on an account is made by US mail or a customer opts for receiving paper billing statement.

José PeraltaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7075Senate· Signed Oct 20, 2010· Approval memo.35

relating to additional credits for certain persons on exams

Relates to additional credits for certain persons on exams.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7053Senate· Signed Oct 20, 2010· Signed chap.554

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 OnoratoSigned 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

S5631Senate· Vetoed Oct 20, 2010· Vetoed memo.6833

Provides that a member with at least 20 years of creditable police or fire service in the retirement system shall not be precluded from any rights he or she is entitled to

Provides that a member with at least 20 years of creditable police or fire service in the retirement system shall not be precluded from any rights he is entitled otherwise to nor upon retirement…

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5896Senate· Signed Oct 20, 2010· Signed chap.553

Relates to distressed property consultants advertisements

Relates to distressed property consultants advertisements.

Jeffrey D. KleinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S2614Senate· Signed Oct 20, 2010· Signed chap.550

Enacts the "access to justice in lending act"

Enacts the "access to justice in lending act"; relates to a mortgagor's right to recover attorneys' fees in actions or proceedings arising out of foreclosures of residential property which consists…

Jeffrey D. KleinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8057Senate· Signed Oct 1, 2010· Signed chap.545

Establishes a two year statute of limitations in seeking relief from a default in exercising an elective share

Clarifies that a spouse's right of election must be made within two years of the deceased spouse's death.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7451Senate· Signed Oct 1, 2010· Approval memo.31

Allows child care providers to organize themselves and select representatives for the purposes of discussing with the state the conditions of their employment

Allows child care providers to organize themselves and select representatives for the purposes of discussing with the State the conditions of their employment and the operations of child care…

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7450Senate· Vetoed Oct 1, 2010· Vetoed memo.6827

Designation of certain officers of the police department of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as detectives

Designates certain officers of the police department of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as detectives.

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S6784Senate· Vetoed Oct 1, 2010· Vetoed memo.6824

Relates to the training of fire officers in cities of one million or more

Relates to the training of fire officers in cities of one million or more.

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5634Senate· Signed Oct 1, 2010· Approval memo.30

Removes restrictions on designation of officers or employees of subsidiary corporations of the MTA as public officers or public employees

Removes restrictions on designation of officers or employees of subsidiary corporations of the MTA as public officers or public employees.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4057Senate· Signed Oct 1, 2010· Signed chap.535

Establishes the child health plus and school meals enrollment coordination act of 2011

Establishes the child health plus and school meals enrollment coordination act.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S1103Senate· Vetoed Oct 1, 2010· Vetoed memo.6820

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

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5474Senate· Signed Oct 1, 2010· Signed chap.537

Relates to pilotage rates at Sandy Hook, Sands Point or Execution Rocks

Relates to pilotage rates at Sandy Hook, Sands Point and Execution Rocks; increases rates.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7454Senate· Signed Sep 17, 2010· Signed chap.524

Extends the period of time during which certain real property tax exemptions apply

Extends the period of time during which certain real property tax exemptions apply.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6355Senate· Signed Sep 17, 2010· Signed chap.518

Permits membership in certain school related associations by grandparents of certain children

Permits membership in certain school related associations by grandparents of certain children.

Kevin S. ParkerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5533Senate· Signed Sep 17, 2010· Signed chap.513

Provides for compliance by the NYS&LERS and NYS&LP&FRS with the requirements of the federal older workers' benefit protection act

Provides for compliance by the NYS&LERS and NYS&LP&FRS with the requirements of the federal older workers' benefit protection act; provides that provisions relating to disability benefits, ordinary…

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8273Senate· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.480

Relates to the residence of peace officers employed as fire protection inspectors, urban park rangers and traffic enforcement agents level IV by a city with a population over one million

Relates to the residence of peace officers employed as fire protection inspectors, urban park rangers and traffic enforcement agents level IV by a city with a population over one million; must…

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7455Senate· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6795

Relates to the rates of payments for the treatment and care of injured employees

Relates to the rates of payments for the treatment and care of injured employees.

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S1083Senate· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.455

Requires local social services districts to notify person of right to preinvestigation emergency needs assistance upon application for public assistance or care

Provides that upon application for public assistance or care, the local social services district shall notify the applicant both verbally and in writing of the availability of monetary grants for…

Martin Malavé DilanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S1861Senate· Signed Aug 30, 2010· Signed chap.458

Provides for increased fines for overnight parking of tractor-trailer combinations, tractors and truck trailers on residential streets in the city of New York

Provides for increased fines for overnight parking of tractor-trailer combinations, tractors, truck trailers and semi-trailers on residential streets in the city of New York.

Jeffrey D. KleinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5847Senate· Signed Aug 27, 2010· Approval memo.23

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

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S8225Senate· Vetoed Aug 13, 2010· Vetoed memo.6770

Provides alternate retirement benefits for employees of the power authority of the state of New York, who are employed at the Charles Poletti Power Project

Provides alternate retirement benefits for employees of the New York Power Authority, who are employed at the Charles Poletti Power Project.

George OnoratoVetoed

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

S6263Senate· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.398

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

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5953Senate· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.393

Relates to providing a tax exemption for property owned by Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society of Rosebank

Relates to providing a tax exemption for property owned by Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society of Rosebank, Staten Island.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7452Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.299

Relates to the re-employment of retired persons by the board of higher education of the city of New York

Relates to the re-employment of retired persons by the board of higher education of the city of New York.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7198Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.295

Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Harriet Tubman Memorial Highway"

Designates a portion of the state highway system constituting statroute 34 from its intersection with route 104 southerly to its intersection with route 17-c as the "Harriet Tubman Memorial Highway."

David J. ValeskySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7187Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6733

Provides for taxpayer gifts for lupus education and prevention, and establishes the lupus education and prevention fund and outreach program

Provides for taxpayer gifts for lupus education and prevention, and establishes the lupus education and prevention fund and outreach program.

Kevin S. ParkerVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S7078Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6732

Relates to transfer of retirement membership for SUNY employees within the professional, scientific and technical bargaining unit

Relates to transfer of retirement membership for SUNY employees within the professional, scientific and technical bargaining unit into the New York state and local employees' retirement system.

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S6785Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6730

Provides for the continuation of health insurance benefits for public employees injured or taken ill in the performance of duty

Provides for the continuation of health insurance benefits for public employees injured or taken ill in the performance of duty.

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S6343Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6727

Requires municipalities which sell, transfer or lease community garden real property to use proceeds therefrom for community garden purposes

Requires municipalities which sell, transfer or lease community garden real property to use proceeds therefrom for community garden purposes.

Jeffrey D. KleinVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S1871Senate· Moved Jul 30, 2010· Amend (t) and recommit to judiciary

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

ImpactPending

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S2490Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.278

Provides notice to municipal housing authorities whenever a sex offender is released to public housing

Provides notice to public housing authorities whenever a sex offender is released to public housing.

Jeffrey D. KleinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5620Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.284

Relates to hypodermic syringes and the lawful possession of such syringes

Relates to hypodermic syringes and the lawful possession of such syringes.

Thomas K. DuaneSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5633Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6726

Authorizes the deferral of vacation days for certain members of the retirement system

Authorizes the deferral of up to five vacation days per year for state correctional officers and security hospital treatment assistants and the receipt of a lump sum payment equal to the value of…

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S4562Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6724

Relates to the duration of the probationary periods and disciplinary hearings for employees of the health and hospitals corporation of the city of NY in a non-competitive class

Changes the probationary period for employees of the health and hospital corporation of the city of NY in a non-competitive class who have completed at least one year of continuous service in his or…

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5748Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.286

Modifies the methods used for calculating final average salary for certain members of the New York city teachers' retirement system

Modifies the methods used for calculating final average salary for certain members of the New York city teachers' retirement system.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3718Senate· Vetoed Jul 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6723

Expands the application of provisions for a reduced retirement age for certain Triborough bridge and tunnel authority employees

Expands the application of provisions for a reduced retirement age for certain Triborough bridge and tunnel authority employees to January 1, 2012.

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S6966Senate· Vetoed Jul 21, 2010· Vetoed memo.6712

Relates to positions in the competitive class of the state

Provides that no position in the state which has been previously classified in the competitive class shall be reclassified into the non-competitive or exempt class.

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed