Bills by

Daniel L. Squadron

Senator

457 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →squadron@nysenate.gov

2009-2010 session

All bills

457 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

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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

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OutcomeVetoed

S8501Senate· Moved Oct 18, 2010· Referred to rules

Relates to determining eligibility for admission to certain limited-profit housing company housing accommodations

Relates to determining eligibility for admission to certain limited-profit housing company housing accommodations.

Daniel L. SquadronRules Committee

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S5992Senate· Vetoed Oct 1, 2010· Vetoed memo.6823

Requires certification notice to tenant when rent is paid by human resources administration

Provides that whenever rent is paid by NYC human resources administration on behalf of a tenant on public assistance, the department of housing preservation shall send a certification of payment to…

Daniel L. SquadronVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5388Senate· Vetoed Sep 18, 2010· Vetoed memo.6814

Relates to the conduct of public hearings by the metropolitan transportation authority

Relates to the conduct of public hearings by the metropolitan transportation authority; requires additional hearing where more than 75 persons are unable to attend a required public hearing due to…

Daniel L. SquadronVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S7365Senate· Signed Sep 17, 2010· Signed chap.523

Relates to the payment protection afforded certain subcontractors on New York city school construction projects

Provides that subcontractors on New York City school construction projects who file mechanics' liens shall not be entitled to payment protection through the authority.

Daniel L. SquadronSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S1523Senate· Signed Sep 17, 2010· Approval memo.25

Relates to permitting two unmarried persons to adopt a child together

Relates to permitting two unmarried persons to adopt a child together.

Thomas K. DuaneSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7805Senate· Vetoed Aug 30, 2010· Vetoed memo.6796

Relates to agency reports

Relates to agency reports; requires such reports to be posted on line; provides for a letter or notice to be sent to members of the legislature indicating the website address and the name of the…

Daniel L. SquadronVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

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

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OutcomeSigned into law

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

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OutcomeSigned into law

S8473Senate· Moved Aug 20, 2010· Referred to rules

Requires operators of major facilities to implement plans and to install equipment for prompt detection of petroleum discharges

Requires the department of environmental conservation to require, as a condition precedent to the issuance or renewal of a major facility license, the submission of satisfactory evidence that the…

Kevin S. ParkerRules Committee

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S7512Senate· Signed Aug 13, 2010· Signed chap.410

Allows consideration of in-kind support when determining grantees of the naturally occurring retirement communities supportive service program

Allows consideration of in-kind support when determining grantees of the naturally occurring retirement communities supportive service program.

Ruben DiazSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

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

S3296Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.280

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

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5597Senate· Signed Jul 30, 2010· Signed chap.283

Relates to the applicability of local laws of certain cities to buildings owned, leased or operated by the state or its agencies

Relates to the applicability of local building codes to state and state agency owned buildings; creates the New York city-New York state task force on building and fire safety; provides for the…

Daniel L. SquadronSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6873Senate· Signed Jul 16, 2010· Approval memo.6

Clarifies provisions relating to occupancy of class A multiple dwellings

Relates to clarifying provisions relating to occupancy of class A multiple dwellings.

Liz KruegerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S8070Senate· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.222

Relates to appliance and equipment energy efficiency standards

Relates to appliance and equipment energy efficiency standards for portable light fixtures, bottle-type water dispensers, commercial hot food holding cabinets, portable electric spas and residential…

Daniel L. SquadronSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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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

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OutcomeSigned into law

S1145Senate· Signed Jul 15, 2010· Signed chap.203

Requires a reduction in sulfur emissions for all heating oil used in non-attainment areas

Requires a reduction in sulfur emissions by 2012 for all heating oil used in the state and allows the governor to suspend such reduction if there is not an adequate supply of the required fuel.

Bill PerkinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7858Senate· Signed Jul 7, 2010· Signed chap.167

Relates to imposing civil penalties for violations of the rules of the Brooklyn bridge park corporation, providing for the adjudication of such violation

Relates to imposing civil penalties for violations of the rules of the Brooklyn bridge park development corporation; provides for the adjudication of such violations by the environmental control…

Daniel L. SquadronSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7553Senate· Moved Jul 1, 2010· Amend and recommit to finance

Relates to the duties of the commissioner

Relates to the duties of the commissioner of education with regard to early childhood education from birth through age five.

Velmanette MontgomeryFinance Committee

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S7363Senate· Moved Jun 30, 2010· Ordered to third reading cal.1387

Enacts energy efficiency standards for televisions

Enacts energy efficiency standards for televisions, beginning January 1, 2011; amends definition of television and adds other, related definitions.

Daniel L. SquadronOn the Senate floor

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S4528Senate· Moved Jun 30, 2010· Referred to cities

Provides that bicycle operators and the businesses affiliated with such operators shall be liable for such operator's violation of the law regarding use of a bicycle

Provides that bicycle operators and the businesses affiliated with such operators shall be liable for such operator's failure to carry an identification card or certain other violations regarding…

Liz KruegerCities Committee

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S2057Senate· Moved Jun 30, 2010· Ordered to third reading cal.1329

Requires convex mirrors on certain trucks, tractors and tractor-trailers or semitrailers

Requires convex mirrors on certain truck, tractor and tractor-trailer or semitrailer combination registered in this state having a gross weight of 26,000 pounds or more; makes related provisions;…

Martin Malavé DilanOn the Senate floor

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S8137Senate· Moved Jun 29, 2010· Amend and recommit to children and families

Relates to notice requirements when funding cuts are made

Relates to notice requirements to families and providers when funding cuts are made.

Velmanette MontgomeryChildren And Families Committee

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S8097Senate· Moved Jun 29, 2010· Substituted by a5691

Requires gas and electric utilities to make available to landlords upon request information concerning gas and electric charges incurred for residential premises

Requires gas and electric utilities to make available to landlords or lessors, upon request of prospective tenants or lessees, information concerning gas and electric charges incurred for…

Daniel L. SquadronOn the Senate floor

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S7336Senate· Signed Jun 29, 2010· Signed chap.145

Clarifies the definition of work activities to include certain work-study and internship positions

Makes permanent the provisions of chapter 534 of the laws of 2000, which clarifies the definition of work activities to include certain work-study and internship positions; further ensures that…

Daniel L. SquadronSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6932Senate· Moved Jun 29, 2010· Substituted by a5681a

Directs the commissioner of health to establish a schedule of fees for the use, maintenance and repair of air conditioners used by residents of adult homes

Directs the commissioner of health to establish a schedule of fees for the use, maintenance and repair of air conditioners used by residents of adult homes, enriched housing programs and residences…

Velmanette MontgomeryOn the Senate floor

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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

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S8405Senate· Moved Jun 28, 2010· Referred to rules

Establishes state board of elections enforcement counsel and state board of elections enforcement unit; campaign finances; repealer

Establishes state board of elections enforcement counsel and state board of elections enforcement unit; campaign finances.

John L. SampsonRules Committee

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S7855Senate· Moved Jun 28, 2010· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Authorizes the incorporation of benefit corporations

Authorizes the incorporation of benefit corporations and provides for the public benefit to be created by benefit corporations, for the election and termination of the status of a benefit…

Daniel L. SquadronCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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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

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S8282Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Amend (t) and recommit to rules

Provides for state board of elections enforcement unit and counsel; relates to political communications, independent expenditure reporting and enforcement proceeding

Provides for state board of elections enforcement unit and counsel; relates to political communications, independent expenditure reporting and enforcement proceeding.

John L. SampsonRules Committee

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S7941Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Referred to social services

Relates to distribution of federal bonus awards relative to food stamp programs to local social services districts

Relates to distribution of federal bonus awards relative to food stamp programs to local social services districts.

Liz KruegerSocial Services 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

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S7263Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Amended on third reading 7263c

Directs the public service commission to conduct an in-depth public interest analysis of proposed mergers by telephone corporations

Requires the public service commission to conduct an in-depth public interest analysis of proposed mergers by telephone corporations and other telecommunications services providers; requires the…

Brian X. FoleyOn the Senate floor

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S6297Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Amend and recommit to finance

Relates to safety training and regulations for the recognition and management of head injuries occurring during school athletic activities

Relates to safety training and regulations for the recognition and management of head injuries occurring during school athletic activities.

Daniel L. SquadronFinance Committee

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S3326Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Amend and recommit to housing, construction and community development

Relates to limited profit housing companies

Relates to limited profit housing companies.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S2245Senate· Moved Jun 25, 2010· Ordered to third reading cal.1285

Relates to increasing the maximum benefit rate for unemployment insurance

Relates to increasing the maximum benefit rate for unemployment insurance.

George OnoratoOn the Senate floor

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