Bills by

Kevin S. Parker

Senator

649 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →parker@senate.state.ny.us

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

649 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

S1119Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance
Requires notification to insureds that an out-of-network physician may be used in their procedure, test or surgery
Requires notification to insureds that an out-of-network physician may be used in their procedure, test or surgery and such physician's services shall not be covered by their insurance policy; such…
Kevin S. ParkerInsurance Committee
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S1123Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health
Provides for the review of the criminal history information of prospective residents of nursing homes
Provides for the review of the criminal history information of prospective residents of nursing homes by the department of health to determine whether such resident has a prior sex offense…
Kevin S. ParkerHealth Committee

S1124Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to requiring the notice of gluten content in foods being served in certain cafeterias

Relates to requiring the notice of gluten content in foods being served in state owned, operated or leased cafeterias and all cafeterias operated by the state university of New York.

Kevin S. ParkerHealth Committee

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S1125Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to elections

Provides that a person may not be compensated based upon the number of signed voter registration cards he or she collects

Provides that a person may not be compensated based upon the number of signed voter registration cards he or she collects.

Kevin S. ParkerElections Committee

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S1117Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

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. ParkerEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1122Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Requires information made public by the state board of professional medical conduct and health information to be published in the 8 most spoken languages

Requires information made public by the state board of professional medical conduct and health information required to be made public by the department of health to be disseminated in both written…

Kevin S. ParkerHealth Committee

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S1118Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Provides for the revocation of insurers license and prohibit sale of new policies where insurer cancels or fails to renew two percent or more of home owner policies

Provides for the revocation of insurers license, and prohibits the sale of new policies where insurer cancels or fails to renew two percent or more of home owner policies in high risk areas,…

Kevin S. ParkerInsurance Committee

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S1116Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Commissions a study regarding the quality of health care services received by foster children in New York state

Commissions a study regarding the quality of health care services received by foster children in New York state; provides for a report to be submitted by the commissioner of the office of children…

Kevin S. ParkerChildren And Families Committee

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S1115Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Creates a permanent environmental justice advisory group

Creates a permanent environmental justice advisory group; provides that the function of the group is to ensure that no group of people, including a racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic group, bears a…

Kevin S. ParkerEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1112Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Authorizes utility corporations, telegraph and telephone corporations, and cable television corporations to provide notice of bills to third parties

Authorizes utility corporations, telegraph and telephone corporations, and cable television corporations to provide notice of bills to third parties at the request of the customer.

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1106Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides civilian review boards with the option to petition the court for an order that would permit the disclosure of all personnel records of certain officers

Provides civilian review boards with the option to petition the court for an order that would permit the disclosure of all personnel records if those records relate to an officer who was involved in…

Kevin S. ParkerCodes Committee

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S1102Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes the computer security act

Establishes the computer security act, addressing the widespread problem of spyware; makes it illegal for third parties to knowingly and deceptively cause computer software to be copied on to…

Kevin S. ParkerCodes Committee

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S1101Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Provides that entities eligible to receive economic development subsidies must meet certain criteria to receive such subsidies

Enacts the minimum standards for subsidized jobs act; provides that entities eligible to receive economic development subsidies must: pay each employee a minimum wage that's at least one dollar…

Kevin S. ParkerCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S1097Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Requires the registration of mail-in second-hand precious metals dealers with the department of state, regulates the conduct of the business thereof

Requires the registration of mail-in second-hand precious metals dealers with the department of state; and regulates the conduct of the business thereof.

Kevin S. ParkerConsumer Protection Committee

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S1099Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Sets procedures for the conduct of line-ups: only one suspect may be presented at a time, notice to be given to witnesses, grounds for suppression of evidence

Sets procedures for the conduct of police line-ups: only one suspect (in person or photo) may be presented at a time, notice to be given to witnesses concerning the identification process, and…

Kevin S. ParkerCodes Committee

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S1094Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Establishes standards for court interpreters and a procedure for waiver of a non-English speaking person's right to an interpreter in any proceeding

Establishes standards for court interpreters and a procedure for waiver of a non-English speaking person's right to an interpreter in any proceeding.

Kevin S. ParkerJudiciary Committee

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S1093Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Creates the sustainable energy loan program to assist homeowners in the installation of distributed generation renewable energy sources or energy efficiency improvements

Creates the sustainable energy loan program to assist homeowners in the installation of distributed generation renewable energy sources or energy efficiency improvements; loan program offered…

Kevin S. ParkerLocal Government Committee

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S1090Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Removes a certain time period in which an adult receives cash assistance in the safety net program

Provides that the time period in which an adult receives cash assistance in the safety net assistance program that was not funded in whole or in part by the temporary assistance to needy families…

Kevin S. ParkerChildren And Families Committee

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S1091Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to social services

Provides for home cooling needs assistance through the low-income home energy assistance program

Provides for home cooling needs assistance through the low-income home energy assistance program developed by the office of temporary and disability assistance.

Kevin S. ParkerSocial Services Committee

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S1092Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Requires the secretary of state to publish local laws on the department of state website and as a supplement to the session laws

Requires the secretary of state to publish local laws on the department of state website and as a supplement to the session laws.

Kevin S. ParkerLocal Government Committee

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S1085Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Requires that prepaid cellular telephone cards have the expiration date of the minutes purchased printed on the card in conspicuous print

Requires that prepaid cellular telephone cards have the expiration date of the minutes purchased printed on the card in conspicuous print.

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1084Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Provides residential electric customers with an option for greater control of the cost of such service by installing real time smart meters

Provides residential electric customers with an option for greater control of the cost of such service by the installation of real time smart meters; establishes sales, rental and service providers…

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1086Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Directs a study of the siting processes for wind energy production facilities

Directs a study of the siting processes for wind energy production facilities and provides for a report with recommendations for an overall sitings plan.

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1083Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Requires electric corporations to submit electric utility emergency plans to the public service commission for review and approval

Requires electric corporations to submit electric utility emergency plans to the public service commission for review and approval; provides such plans shall set forth training and planning for…

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1079Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides authority for financing and construction of a building to be used as a school for Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary by the dormitory authority

Provides authority for financing and construction of a building to be used as a school for Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary by the dormitory authority.

Kevin S. ParkerCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S1080Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires database and reporting for contracts with minority and women-owned businesses

Requires the creation of a database to track the issuance of contracts by public authorities and state agencies with minority and women-owned businesses.

Kevin S. ParkerCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S1069Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Requires the New York state energy research and development authority to submit an annual report detailing energy efficiency savings achieved in grant recipients' properties

Requires the New York state research and development authority to examine energy efficiency savings achieved in grant recipients' properties; requires that an annual report be submitted to the…

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1067Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Requires alternative fuels to be available along the thruway

Requires alternative fuels to be available for public use along the New York state thruway after November 1, 2012 and to provide each recommended alternative fuel at least every one hundred twenty…

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1068Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to automatic rate adjustments for natural gas or electric service

Relates to automatic rate adjustments for natural gas or electric service; permits such rate adjustment only when associated with and reflective of changes in the reasonable costs of fuel purchased…

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1066Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Directs the Energy Research and Development Authority to do a study as to a comprehensive energy plan for the downstate region of the state

Directs the Energy Research and Development Authority to do a study as to a comprehensive energy plan for the downstate region of the state.

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1065Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Provides for expiration of temporary state energy and utility service conservation assessment at end of state fiscal year unless governor asks for a continuance

Provides for the expiration of the temporary state energy and utility service conservation assessment at end of each state fiscal year unless the governor requests a continuance of such assessment…

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1059Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Requires passenger cabs be inspected for carbon monoxide levels and requires information on warning signs of such to be distributed with each operator's license

Requires passenger cabs be inspected for unsafe carbon monoxide levels and requires information on the warning signs of carbon monoxide poisoning to be distributed with each operator's license,…

Kevin S. ParkerTransportation Committee

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S1060Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to offering parental controls for internet services

Relates to offering parental controls for internet services; allows the attorney general to bring a civil action against any internet provider that violates certain requirements.

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1062Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to social services

Allows college coursework to be credited as a work activity which may be used toward fulfilling the employment requirements for public assistance benefits

Allows college coursework to be credited as a work activity which may be used toward fulfilling the employment requirements for public assistance benefits under certain conditions.

Kevin S. ParkerSocial Services Committee

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S1061Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Establishes New York state renewable electric generation pilot programs

Establishes New York state renewable electric generation pilot programs to authorize the development of up to three hundred megawatts renewable electric capacity statewide, in order to stimulate the…

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1063Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to social services

Requires social services districts to establish a homeless housing task force for purposes of developing a ten year plan and guidelines

Requires social services districts to establish a homeless housing task force for purposes of developing a ten year plan and guidelines to address long-term and short-term housing.

Kevin S. ParkerSocial Services Committee

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S1057Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Requires a holder of a class DJ or MJ learners permit, while operating a vehicle, to display a sign indicating that such vehicle is being driven by a new driver

Requires a holder of a class DJ or class MJ learner's permit, while operating a vehicle, to display a sign indicating that such vehicle is being driven by a new driver; further authorizes the…

Kevin S. ParkerTransportation Committee

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S1054Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Exempts low-emission and energy efficient vehicles from retail sales and compensating use taxes

Exempts low-emission and energy efficient vehicles from retail sales and compensating use taxes.

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1055Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes a personal income tax credit for voltage regulation technology equipment

Establishes a personal income tax credit for voltage regulation technology equipment.

Kevin S. ParkerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1058Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Prohibits the operation of N.Y. city transit authority subways or trains without a conductor on board

Prohibits the operation of NYC transit authority subways or trains without at least one conductor on board; requires a conductor on any subway or train operated by such authority whenever the subway…

Kevin S. ParkerTransportation Committee

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S1051Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to freezing per diems for legislators with secondary incomes exceeding 20 percent of their legislative salaries

Relates to freezing per diems for legislators with secondary incomes exceeding 20 percent of their legislative salaries.

Kevin S. ParkerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1049Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Requires the public service commission to review compensation paid to certain high level policy making employees of gas or electric corporations

Requires the public service commission to review at least once every three years, compensation paid to certain high level policy making employees of gas and/or electric corporations where such…

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1047Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Protects children in N.Y. city from child abuse and maltreatment in educational settings

Includes pupils from school districts within a city having a population of one million or more within the definition of child for the purposes of their protection from abuse and maltreatment in…

Kevin S. ParkerChildren And Families Committee

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S1043Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides that residential buildings shall be deemed eligible buildings for the green building tax credit

Provides that residential buildings shall be deemed eligible buildings for the green building tax credit.

Kevin S. ParkerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1008Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to increasing income tax rates

Relates to increasing income tax rates on incomes over one million dollars and five million dollars.

Kevin S. ParkerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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