Bills by

John J. Bonacic

Senator

9,494 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →bonacic@nysenate.gov

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

9,494 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

S5377Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to agriculture
Directs the commissioners of agriculture and markets and economic development to study and develop a long-term strategy for sustaining farming and food production in
Directs the commissioners of agriculture and markets and economic development to study and develop a long-term strategy for sustaining farming and food production in New York state; strategy shall…
David J. ValeskyAgriculture Committee
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S5373Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary
Enacts the "adversarial medical examination procedure act"
Enacts the "adversarial medical examination procedure act"; authorizes adversarial medical examinations and limits any physician-patient relationship resulting from such a medical examination;…
John A. DeFranciscoJudiciary Committee

A7683Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Memorializes Robert F. Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos by naming spans of the Triborough bridge after them

Memorializes Robert F. Kennedy, Dr.

Robert J. RodriguezCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A7674Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing

Enacts the "public housing safety and security act of 2011"

Enacts the "public housing and safety security act"; grants the division of housing and community renewal the authority to issue grants to public housing authorities or agencies for use in improving…

Robert J. RodriguezHousing Committee

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A7676Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to economic development

Enacts the "computer spyware protection act"

Enacts the "computer spyware protection act"; prohibits the installation, transmission and use of computer software that collects personally identifiable information; authorizes the attorney general…

Robert J. RodriguezEconomic Development Committee

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A7675Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides that a student enrolled in a school, regardless of age, who is engaged in sexual conduct with an employee or volunteer is deemed incapable of consent

Provides that a student enrolled in an elementary or secondary school in this state, regardless of age, who is engaged in sexual conduct with an employee or volunteer of such school, is deemed…

Robert J. RodriguezCodes Committee

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S5367Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Relates to applications for certain tax abatements for industrial and construction work on properties in certain cities

Relates to applications for certain tax abatements for industrial and construction work on properties in certain cities and tax abatements for certain energy generating facilities in such city.

George D. MaziarzFinance Committee

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S5363Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to agriculture

Establishes standards for the care of abandoned, stray or seized animals and requires the release of a shelter animal to a rescue group upon request of the rescue group

Establishes standards for the care of abandoned, stray or seized animals and requires the release of a shelter animal to a rescue group upon request of the rescue group prior to euthanasia of the…

Joseph E. RobachAgriculture Committee

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A7663Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to economic development

Authorizes gas stations to purchase motor fuel from alternative suppliers

Authorizes gas stations to purchase motor fuel from alternative suppliers.

J. Gary PretlowEconomic Development Committee

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A7644Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to applications for the approval and construction of energy-related projects

Relates to applications for the approval and construction of energy-related projects.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A7636Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Expands the availability of tax credit refunds for start-up high technology companies

Relates to tax credits for start-up high technology companies to allow such companies in existence for 8 or less taxable years to receive refunds of unused investment tax credit carry forwards.

Robin SchimmingerWays And Means Committee

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A7620Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to standardizing penalties associated with marijuana possession

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

Hakeem JeffriesCodes Committee

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A7587Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Authorizes the sale of cigarettes to individuals twenty-one years of age or older

Authorizes the sale of cigarettes, cigars, bidis, chewing tobacco, powdered tobacco, nicotine water or any other tobacco products or herbal cigarettes to individuals twenty-one years of age or older.

Guillermo LinaresHealth Committee

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A7577Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to assault of certain persons providing direct patient care

Relates to assault of certain persons providing direct patient care in a health care setting; provides that such assault shall be a class D felony.

Aileen GuntherCodes Committee

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A7593Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to correction

Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to place female inmates at correctional institutions and facilities closest to their home

Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to place female inmates at correctional institutions and facilities closest to their home.

Naomi RiveraCorrection Committee

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A7603Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Requires all motor vehicle insurers to file annual detailed financial and claim data statements with the superintendent of insurance

Requires all motor vehicle insurers to file annual detailed financial and claim data statements with the superintendent of insurance; all such statements shall be made available to the public.

Helene WeinsteinInsurance Committee

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S5347Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Authorizes the Tully central school district to finance a litigation settlement by the issuance of serial bonds and/or anticipation notes

Authorizes the Tully central school district to finance a litigation settlement by the issuance of serial bonds and/or anticipation notes.

David J. ValeskyEducation Committee

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S5348Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Authorizes the county of Madison to impose an additional mortgage recording tax of twenty-five cents per one hundred dollars of debt

Authorizes the county of Madison to impose an additional mortgage recording tax of twenty-five cents per one hundred dollars of debt.

David J. ValeskyInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5346Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Increases the wireless surcharge for Madison county and authorizes landline surcharges

Increases the wireless surcharge for Madison county to one dollar per device and authorizes county to adopt landline surcharges.

David J. ValeskyLocal Government Committee

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A7542Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions

Authorizes use of the Long Island Rail Road at no charge for uniformed members of the reserve armed forces of the United States

Authorizes uniformed members with valid photographic military identification of the reserve armed forces of the United States in travel to inactive duty training to ride the Long Island Rail Road…

Thomas McKevittCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A7518Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Starred on calendar

Relates to including accountable care organizations within the definition of a managed care provider

Includes accountable care organizations within the definition of a managed care provider.

Richard GottfriedOn the Assembly floor

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S5335Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to social services

Modifies the exemption from welfare work requirements for a parent or other relative of a child up to age two

Modifies the exemption from welfare work requirements for a parent or other relative of a child up to age two.

Diane J. SavinoSocial Services Committee

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S5334Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Provides immunity from administrative action against NYC fire officers who are unable to properly conduct building inspections

Provides immunity from administrative action against New York City fire officers who, due to lack of training, are effectively unable to properly conduct building inspections.

Martin J. GoldenCities Committee

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A7512Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Provides that excise taxes imposed on motor fuel pursuant to certain provisions of the tax law shall not be imposed during prescribed periods

Provides that excise taxes imposed on motor fuel pursuant to certain provisions of the tax law shall not be imposed during prescribed periods and requires retail dealers of motor fuel and diesel…

Kevin CahillWays And Means Committee

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A7482Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Validates capital improvement projects undertaken by the Smithtown Central School District

Validates capital improvement projects undertaken by the Smithtown Central School District.

Michael J. FitzpatrickEducation Committee

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S5314Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to eligibility for the empire state film post production credit

Relates to eligibility for the empire state film post production credit; provides for eligibility for the credit if expenditures meet or exceed seventy-five percent of qualified expenditures,…

Martin J. GoldenInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5311Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Requires the guardian of an incapacitated person to notify the local department of social services of the death of such incapacitated person

Requires notification to the local department of social services upon the death of an incapacitated person.

Roy J. McDonaldMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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A7414Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Limits real property assessment increases and creates senior tax deferral

Limits real property assessment increases; caps municipal tax increases in this state; establishes a personal income tax credit for a cap on real property tax based off of a household's income;…

Fred ThieleReal Property Taxation Committee

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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

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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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S5246Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Creates the New York state autism council

Creates the New York state autism council; establishes such council shall consist of sixteen members; establishes the duties of the council.

Roy J. McDonaldFinance 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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