Bills by

John J. Bonacic

Senator

9,426 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →bonacic@nysenate.gov

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

9,426 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

A7416Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
Provides for the administration of the state cemetery vandalism restoration, monument repair or removal and administration fund by the state cemetery board
Provides for the administration of the state cemetery vandalism restoration, monument repair or removal and administration fund by the state cemetery board; removes the state comptroller and…
James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee
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S5307Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
Relates to the standards and requirements for evacuation plans for weather-related emergencies
Relates to the funding of evacuation plans for weather-related emergencies; establishes the state disaster preparedness fund.
Greg BallVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

S5297Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Requires any city having a population of 500,000 or more use the best technology available, including computer models, to develop evacuation time estimates

Requires any city having a population of 500,000 or more use the best technology available, including computer models, to develop evacuation time estimates, which shall be used to complete such…

Greg BallVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S5285Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Repeals article 23 of the tax law relating to the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax

Repeals article 23 of the tax law relating to the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax.

Andrew J. LanzaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5283Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Notice of committee consideration - withdrawn

Provides for notification to hospital patients upon intake of reports of hospital-acquired infections

Provides for notification to hospital patients upon intake of reports of hospital-acquired infections.

Andrew J. LanzaHealth Committee

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S5275Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Directs the division of homeland security to conduct a review and analysis of security measures at rail yards and to issue related reports and recommendations

Directs the division of homeland security and emergency services to conduct a review and analysis of security measures at rail yards and to issue related reports and recommendations.

Greg BallVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S5263Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Directs the state interoperable and emergency communication board to establish a system for advance notification of 911 answering points of developmentally disabled

Directs the state interoperable and emergency communication board to establish system for advance notification of 911 answering points of developmentally disabled present at certain residences and…

Greg BallLocal Government Committee

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S5257Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to discipline of an employee for physical or sexual abuse of people with developmental disabilities

Relates to discipline of an employee for physical or sexual abuse of people with developmental disabilities.

David CarlucciCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S5255Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Authorizes two or more school districts in certain counties to enter into a contract to establish and operate a regional high school

Authorizes two or more school districts in certain counties to enter into a contract to establish and operate a regional high school.

Catharine YoungEducation Committee

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S5248Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Relates to mandatory reporting of allegations of physical or sexual abuse of a child or adult with mental or physical disabilities or death occurring in facilities

Relates to mandatory reporting of allegations of physical or sexual abuse of a child or adult with mental or physical disabilities residing in a facility operated by the department of mental hygiene…

Roy J. McDonaldMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S5247Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Authorizes two or more school districts to enter into a contract to establish and operate a regional high school

Authorizes two or more school districts to enter into a contract to establish and operate a regional high school.

Catharine YoungEducation Committee

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S5245Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Relates to the examination of persons ordered to obtain assisted outpatient treatment in counties with a population of less than 75,000

Provides that the state office of mental health is directed to make available, at no cost to the county, a qualified physician for the purpose of examination of persons ordered to obtain assisted…

Roy J. McDonaldMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S5243Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Authorizes all local governments to appoint the community service directors who will serve such governments

Authorizes all local governments to provide for the appointment and removal of their directors of community services.

Roy J. McDonaldMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S5242Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Alters the statute of limitations for medical, dental or podiatric malpractice

Alters the statute of limitations for medical, dental or podiatric malpractice to two years and six months from the time when a person knows or reasonably should have known of the alleged negligent…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Judiciary Committee

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S5217Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Relates to specifications for public works contracts

Relates to specifications for public works contracts; requires that certain contractors and subcontractors participate in apprenticeship training programs.

Jack M. MartinsLocal Government Committee

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S5218Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Includes the Long Island power authority within the meaning of the terms "utility corporation" and "public utility corporation"

Includes the Long Island power authority within the meaning of the terms "utility corporation" and "public utility corporation" for purposes of certain provisions of the public service law.

Kenneth P. LaValleEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S5214Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Requires defendants arrested for a felony to submit a DNA sample and authorizes motion to vacate judgment upon proof of defendant's innocence

Requires defendants arrested for a felony to submit a DNA sample; authorizes the granting of a motion to vacate judgment upon proof that the defendant is innocent of the crime of which he or she was…

Jeffrey D. KleinFinance Committee

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S5212Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to appeals to the appellate division

Provides for appellate review of an ex parte order or applications for provisional remedies; permits appeals in article 78 proceedings; relates to time periods for restraining orders.

John J. BonacicJudiciary Committee

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S5199Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to prescription drugs covered by managed care programs under the medical assistance program

Directs that a managed care provider that provides coverage for prescription drugs shall permit each participant to fill any covered prescription at any registered pharmacy if such pharmacy offers…

George D. MaziarzHealth Committee

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S5197Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Authorizes the Schenectady city assessor to accept an application for a historical preservation real property tax exemption from Excelsior Development Partners LLC

Authorizes the Schenectady city assessor to accept an application for a historical preservation real property tax exemption from Excelsior Development Partners LLC for rehabilitation of the former…

Hugh T. FarleyLocal Government Committee

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S5187Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to standardizing penalties associated with marijuana possession

Relates to standardizing penalties associated with marijuana possession; makes unlawful possession of small amounts of marijuana a violation punishable by a fine.

Mark GrisantiCodes Committee

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S5170Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Includes certain offenses involving computers in the definition of specified offenses which can form the basis of a sexually motivated felony

Includes certain offenses involving computers in the definition of specified offenses which can form the basis of a sexually motivated felony.

Stephen M. SalandCodes Committee

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S5165Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to creating the offense of a sexually motivated misdemeanor

Relates to creating the offense of a sexually motivated misdemeanor; provides that certain offenses including assault, trespass, stalking and computer tampering, when committed for sexual…

Stephen M. SalandCodes Committee

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S5150Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Provides for decontrol of rent regulated housing accommodations when total average annual income over two calendar years exceeds $175,000 and rent exceeds $1,500

Provides for decontrol of rent regulated housing accommodations when total average annual income over two calendar years exceeds $175,000 and the monthly rent for the rent regulated housing…

Catharine YoungHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S5148Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Relates to technical amendments to the assessment and payment of taxes on watershed and agricultural easements

Relates to technical amendments to the assessment and payment of taxes on watershed and agricultural easements.

John J. BonacicLocal Government Committee

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S5142Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Imposes certain conditions on the approval of a charter school application for the conversion of an existing public school to a charter school

Imposes certain conditions on the approval of a charter school application for the conversion of an existing public school to a charter school where such school has demonstrated a practice or…

Roy J. McDonaldEducation Committee

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S5118Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Classifies properties held in condominium and cooperative form for assessment purposes as class one-a properties

Classifies properties held in condominium and cooperative form for assessment purposes as class one-a properties; requires that the annual tax rate percentage change for class one-a properties does…

Tony AvellaLocal Government Committee

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S5099Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

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.

Martin J. GoldenCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S5100Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Relates to prohibiting the increase in real property tax liability of veterans receiving an exemption

Prohibits the increase in real property tax liability of veterans receiving an exemption due to reassessment or revaluation.

George D. MaziarzVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S5092Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to membership of volunteer fire and volunteer ambulance members in group or blanket accident and health insurance policies

Relates to membership of volunteer fire and volunteer ambulance members in group or blanket accident and health insurance policies; provides that such members must be added to a contract to provide…

James L. SewardInsurance Committee

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S5095Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Provides military service credit to members who received certain expeditionary medals

Provides military service credit to members who were recipients of the Armed Forces expeditionary medal, Navy expeditionary medal or Marine Corps expeditionary medal, and who were discharged or…

James S. AlesiCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S5097Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Creates the crimes of dangerous driving in the fifth, fourth, third, second and first degrees

Creates the crimes of dangerous driving in the fifth, fourth, third, second and first degrees; imposes criminal liability on drivers who continue to operate motor vehicles in violation of the…

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S5061Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Prohibits issuers of credit cards and debit cards from knowingly accepting or soliciting financial information of a cardholder from a third-party

Establishes issuers of credit cards and debit cards are prohibited from knowingly accepting or soliciting personal financial information of a cardholder from a third-party; establishes a civil…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Consumer Protection Committee

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S5043Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Establishes a Medicaid drug rebate remittance demonstration program to validate existing Medicaid drug rebate claims

Establishes a Medicaid drug rebate remittance demonstration program to authorize the department of health to work collaboratively with third party vendors to validate existing Medicaid drug rebate…

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S5047Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Provides for decontrol of rent regulated housing accommodations when total average annual income over two calendar years exceeds $175,000

Provides for decontrol of rent regulated housing accommodations when total average annual income over two calendar years exceeds $175,000.

Catharine YoungHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S5028Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Requires disclosure of settlement options for life insurance policies

Relates to settlement options for life insurance policies, requires life insurers to provide certain explanations to beneficiaries of such policies.

James L. SewardInsurance Committee

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S5022Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Includes falsely soliciting for property within the crime of scheme to defraud in the second degree

Includes falsely soliciting for property within the crime of scheme to defraud in the second degree.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Codes Committee

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S5018Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Relates to extending certain provisions of law relating to the New York state thoroughbred breeding and development fund

Relates to extending the provisions of chapter 473 of 2010 relating to the New York state thoroughbred breeding and development fund until one year after the operation of a video lottery terminal…

John J. BonacicRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S5008Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products

Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products; violation by any person other than manufacturer constitutes fine of $100 for each individual package sold or offered for sale; provides for a civil…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Health Committee

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S4993Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Provides for the net energy metering of solar, wind, fuel cell and farm waste electric generating systems; repealer

Provides for the net energy metering of solar, wind, fuel cell and farm waste electric generating systems for both residential and business customers; increases the rated capacity of eligible solar…

Greg BallEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S5000Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to prescription forms and labels, interpretation services and patients with limited English proficiency

Relates to prescription forms and labels; requires interpretation services by chain pharmacies and mail order pharmacies for patients with limited English proficiency.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S4951Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Authorizes the superintendent of insurance to suspend the risk to capital requirement for writing new mortgage guaranty insurance risks

Grants the superintendent of insurance the power to suspend the requirement of a mortgage guaranty insurer to maintain a minimum policyholder surplus in relation to its outstanding risk in order for…

James L. SewardInsurance Committee

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S4944Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes a recordkeeping voluntary compliance program with regard to sales tax liability

Establishes a recordkeeping voluntary compliance program with regard to sales tax liability.

Catharine YoungInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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