Bills by

Neil D. Breslin

Senator

10,455 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →breslin@senate.state.ny.us

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

10,455 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

A8332Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means
Establishes limits upon school district and local government tax levies and includes certain exemptions from such limits
Establishes limits upon school district and local government tax levies with certain exemptions from such limits and provides for voter approval of such limits.
Michelle SchimelWays And Means Committee
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A8319Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education
Relates to intervention in chronically underperforming school districts
Relates to intervention in chronically underperforming school districts, directs the development of a plan for school districts in academic or fiscal at-risk status and provides for the appointment…
Catherine NolanEducation Committee

A8320Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Enacts the Internet System for Tracking Over-Prescribing (I-STOP) Act

Enacts the Internet System for Tracking Over-Prescribing (I-STOP) Act; provides for the creation of a system for collecting, monitoring and reporting data concerning the prescribing and dispensing…

Michael CusickHealth Committee

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S5715Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Provides that debt service payments on the Rochester school facilities modernization plan shall be the "city amount" for purposes of the school district's estimates

Provides that debt service payments on the Rochester school facilities modernization plan shall be the "city amount" for purposes of the school district's annual estimates pursuant to section 2576…

Joseph E. RobachEducation Committee

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S5712Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Establishes the safe drivers act of 2011 relating to the use of portable electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle

Establishes the safe drivers act of 2011 relating to the use of portable electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle; relates to accident prevention courses and penalties for driving while…

Carl L. MarcellinoTransportation Committee

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S5711Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Relates to disqualification of employment for criminal history and the definition of ability to consent

Relates to disqualification of employment for certain criminal history information and deeming an individual with a developmental disability as incapable of giving consent.

Roy J. McDonaldMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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A8304Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Makes technical corrections to provisions within the public integrity reform act of 2011 relating to the joint commission on public ethics and legislative ethics commission

Enacts chapter amendment making technical corrections to provisions within the public integrity reform act of 2011 relating to the joint commission on public ethics and legislative ethics commission.

Sheldon SilverGovernmental Operations Committee

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S5697Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Requires reporting by the public service commission on consumer protections adopted by electric corporations and municipalities

Requires reporting by the public service commission on consumer protections adopted by electric corporations and municipalities; the adequacy of the public service commissions assistance to…

Tony AvellaEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S5695Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Enacts provisions to reduce the incidence of motor vehicle insurance fraud

Grants the superintendent of financial services authority to investigate fraudulent activities, such as motor vehicle operators who drive with no insurance coverage, and those who misrepresent their…

Jeffrey D. KleinInsurance Committee

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S5681Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Provides that income certification forms shall not appear on letterhead of the state and shall be revised to set forth content in plain language

Provides that income certification forms shall not appear on letterhead of the state and shall be revised to set forth content in plain language.

Adriano EspaillatHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S5680Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Authorizes certain counties, cities and school districts to impose up to a three percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes; repealer

Authorizes certain counties, cities and school districts to impose up to a three percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes; preserves the authority of certain counties and a city to impose…

Investigations And Government Operations Committee

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A8276Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Relates to limited-English proficiency requirements for the agencies of the city of New York

Requires agencies of the the city of New York to establish and meet limited-English proficiency requirements; requires every state agency that provides direct public services in cities with a…

Guillermo LinaresCities Committee

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A8280Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Prohibits the office of children and family services from contacting a parent that has surrendered his or her parental rights

Prohibits the office of children and family services from contacting a parent that has surrendered his or her parental rights.

William ScarboroughChildren And Families Committee

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S5669Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Confirms eligibility for and directs the New York city department of finance to provide exemption from taxation for certain residential dwelling units

Confirms eligibility for and directs the New York city department of finance to provide exemption from taxation for certain residential dwelling units in the county of Richmond; provides that the…

Diane J. SavinoCities Committee

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A8269Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local governments

Relates to the Long Island workforce housing program

Relates to the Long Island Workforce housing program; authorizes downpayment assistance to eligible homebuyers who qualify pursuant to a program created by the local government.

Fred ThieleLocal Governments Committee

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A8267Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Establishes the Corinth and Warren railroad authority to improve and operate a 56 mile section of railroad

Establishes the Corinth and Warren railroad authority to improve and operate a 56 mile section of railroad in the counties of Saratoga and Warren; provides for such authority's powers and duties.

Teresa SaywardCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A8271Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Confirms eligibility for and directs the New York city department of finance to provide exemption from taxation for certain residential dwelling units

Confirms eligibility for and directs the New York city department of finance to provide exemption from taxation for certain residential dwelling units in the county of Richmond; provides that the…

Matthew TitoneCities Committee

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S5664Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to flavored malt beverages and wine products; repealer

Relates to flavored malt beverages and wine products.

Jeffrey D. KleinInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5662Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Requires written request and review of proposed reductions in the level of fire services

Requires written request, including environmental impact statement, and review by community boards, borough presidents and the council of proposed reductions in the level of fire services, including…

Tony AvellaCities Committee

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S5661Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Increases the maximum amount of empire state film production credits available in 2015 and thereafter to $420,000,000

Increases the maximum amount of empire state film production credits available in 2015 and thereafter to $420,000,000.

Jeffrey D. KleinInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A8257Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Authorizes a trust that has been issued an experience rated group insurance policy to accept certain community rated employers

Authorizes a trust that has been issued an experience rated group insurance policy to accept certain community rated employers without affecting the experience rated status of the trust.

Joseph MorelleInsurance Committee

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S5652Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Establishes the New York State Health Benefit exchange

Establishes the New York State Health Benefit exchange in accordance with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation…

James L. SewardCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S5646Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Requires medical assistance managed care providers to provide coverage for medically necessary prescription drugs and medical supplies

Requires medical assistance managed care providers to provide coverage for medically necessary prescription drugs and medical supplies.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S5636Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Establishes certain proof requirements for plaintiffs seeking summary judgment or a default judgment in a residential foreclosure proceeding

Establishes certain proof and settlement requirements for plaintiffs seeking summary judgment or a default judgment in a residential foreclosure proceeding; provides that only the owner and holder…

Jeffrey D. KleinJudiciary Committee

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A8239Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Provides for the establishment of a traffic and parking violations agency in the county of Suffolk and appointment of traffic prosecutors

Provides for the establishment of a traffic and parking violations agency in the county of Suffolk and appointment of traffic prosecutors.

Al GrafTransportation Committee

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S5631Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Provides that a portion of the non-federal share of any recovery of fraudulent medicaid payments shall be made to the prosecuting district attorney's office

Provides that a portion of the non-federal share of any recovery of fraudulent medicaid payments shall be paid to the prosecuting district attorney's office with the balance paid to the general fund…

Martin J. GoldenFinance Committee

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S5630Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Relates to debt payments for Rochester school facilities not affecting the city of Rochester's maintenance of effort requirements

Relates to debt payments for Rochester school facilities not affecting the city of Rochester's maintenance of effort requirements.

Joseph E. RobachFinance Committee

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A8227Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to economic development

Relates to the manner of posting and changing beer prices to beer wholesalers and retail licensees

Relates to the manner of posting and changing beer prices to beer wholesalers and retail licensees.

Vito LopezEconomic Development Committee

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A8228Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Authorizes health insurers to provide actuarially appropriate reductions in health insurance premiums for participation in a wellness program

Authorizes health insurers and health maintenance organizations, subject to the approval of the superintendent of insurance, to provide actuarially appropriate reductions in health insurance…

Rory LancmanInsurance Committee

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A8217Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental employees

Relates to civil actions against police officers of the city of New York

Relates to civil actions against police officers of the city of New York; provides that the city will provide defense and indemnify a police officer in a civil action arising out of acts or…

Peter AbbateGovernmental Employees Committee

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A8224Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in 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.

Andrew GoodellEducation Committee

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S5626Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to approval of electric transmission line facilities

Provides that, prior to granting a certificate for the construction of an electric transmission line facility, the public service commission must find that the facility conforms to the most recent…

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S5620Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Enacts provisions providing protection to employees from retaliatory actions by employers where such employees report illegal business activities

Enacts provisions providing protection to employees from retaliatory actions by employers where such employees report illegal business activities; applicable to employees who in good faith…

Diane J. SavinoLabor Committee

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S5619Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Relating to the exemption of new multiple dwellings from local taxation; repealer

Relates to requirements for the exemption of new multiple dwellings from local taxation; repeals provisions enacted in 2007 relating to the construction of certain affordable housing units.

Martin J. GoldenHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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A8211Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Relates to the dates for which qualified fuel cell electric generating equipment expenditures may be incurred

Relates to the dates for which qualified fuel cell electric generating equipment expenditures may be incurred and to investment tax credits for alternative energy production facilities and small…

Fred ThieleWays And Means Committee

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A8209Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local governments

Relates to separate specifications for public work; repealer

Relates to separate specifications for public work; repeals section one hundred one of the general municipal law relating to the Wicks law.

Fred ThieleLocal Governments Committee

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A8200Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental employees

Authorizes refunding of certain member contributions made by members of the transit managerial benevolent association

Authorizes refunding of certain member contributions made by members of the transit managerial benevolent association.

Peter AbbateGovernmental Employees Committee

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A8199Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Establishes an exemption from local taxation in N.Y. city for newly constructed housing with 3 or less dwelling units

Establishes an exemption from local taxation in cities having a population of one million or more for newly constructed housing with 3 or less dwelling units.

Vito LopezReal Property Taxation Committee

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S5599Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Relates to the use of tuition at the state universities and city university; repealer

Relates to the use of tuition at the state universities and city university; requires a study of the tuition assistance program; permits SUNY trustees to authorize university centers to charge a…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S5596Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax

Relates to the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax.

Lee M. ZeldinInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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