Bills by

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Senator

7,001 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →addabbo@senate.state.ny.us

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

7,001 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

A1837Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education
Requires builders to include the school district on the building permit application
Requires builders to include, on any building permit application, the name of the community school district in which the proposed dwelling or dwelling units will be located, the number of families…
Linda RosenthalEducation Committee
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S1777Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications
Requires a safety and reliability inspection of all telephone poles used by telephone corporations providing telephone service to more than one million subscribers
Requires a safety and reliability inspection of all telephone poles used by telephone corporations providing telephone service to more than one million subscribers and the replacement or removal of…
Bill PerkinsEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

A1826Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides that the governor may within 180 days of taking office, remove members of boards of public authorities and fill vacancies created with his or her appointees

Provides that the governor may, within 180 days of taking office, remove members of boards of public authorities and fill vacancies created with his or her appointees.

Joan MillmanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A1815Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Prohibits landlords convicted of housing violations from claiming exemptions, credits or itemized deductions for such property on state tax returns

Prohibits landlords convicted of housing violations from claiming exemptions, credits or itemized deductions for such property on state tax returns.

Hakeem JeffriesReal Property Taxation Committee

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A1798Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to correction

Ensures that employees of the OMH who work in prison mental health units receive the same immunity from civil damages as other state employees who work in prisons

Ensures that employees of the office of mental health who work in prison mental health units receive the same immunity from civil damages as other state employees who work in prisons; provides that…

Jeffrion AubryCorrection Committee

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A1788Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Exempts wholesalers from filing annual information returns with the commissioner of taxation and finance for sales made to and from farm wineries

Exempts wholesalers from filing annual information returns with the commissioner of taxation and finance for sales made to and from farm wineries.

Fred ThieleWays And Means Committee

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S1757Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Grants volunteer ambulance workers preferential treatment when applying to medical schools within New York state which receive funding from the state

Grants volunteer ambulance workers preferential treatment when applying to medical schools within New York state which receive funding from the state where there are applicants of otherwise equal…

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

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S1755Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Decreases application fees for tidal wetlands permits

Decreases application fees for tidal wetlands permits to be similar to application fees for freshwater wetlands permits.

Kenneth P. LaValleEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1750Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Relates to a real property tax exemption for property owned by certain persons performing active duty in a combat zone

Authorizes municipalities to offer a real property tax exemption for property owned by certain persons performing active duty in a combat zone in an amount equal to ten percent of the value of the…

Martin J. GoldenVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S1748Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Provides that residential health care facilities may return and redistribute unused medication

Provides that residential health care facilities may return and redistribute unused medication provided that such medication is in the manufacturer's original, tamper evident packaging; directs the…

Martin J. GoldenHealth Committee

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S1741Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Creates the crime of facilitating a sex offense through electronic communication

Creates the crime of facilitating a sex offense through electronic communication, a class D felony; defines electronic communication to include the transfer of electronic communication through the…

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S1739Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to an interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children

Authorizes the commissioner of education to participate in an interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children and to establish requirements to remove barriers imposed on children…

Martin J. GoldenEducation Committee

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A1755Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Renames the New York state occupational safety and health hazard abatement board the New York state worker safety board

Renames the New York state occupational safety and health hazard abatement board the New York state worker protection board; establishes the membership of the board shall consist of nine persons.

Rory LancmanLabor Committee

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A1745Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Enacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act

Enacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act; creates statewide nursing recruitment incentive and retention pilot initiatives; establishes the New York state nursing recruitment…

Aileen GuntherHigher Education Committee

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A1769Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Requires any person engaged in commercial mold remediation to be certified by the commissioner

Requires any person engaged in commercial mold remediation to be certified by the commissioner; provides minimum work practices and procedures for mold remediation and assessment.

Linda RosenthalEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1723Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Requires persons in parental relation with a child of elementary school age to attend parent support instruction programs

Requires persons in parental relation with a child of elementary school age to attend parents support programs; completion of four workshops one of which shall be related to physical, emotional and…

Ruben DiazEducation Committee

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S1720Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Provides that complaints brought against mental health professionals shall be commenced within ten years of the date of the last treatment

Provides that complaints brought against mental health professionals shall be commenced within ten years of the date of the last treatment of the complainant.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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A1713Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Expands the definition of victim for purposes of making statements at sentencing to allow more than one relative to speak

Expands the definition of "victim" for purposes of making statements at sentencing of defendant to allow more than one family member to speak; provides that members of a victims family includes…

Rory LancmanCodes Committee

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A1711Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to election law

Facilitates absentee voting in local jails and designates several agencies as assisting agencies for voter registration purposes

Facilitates absentee voting in local correctional facilities and designates the division of probation, the department of correctional services, and the division of parole as assisting agencies for…

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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S1712Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to nonpartisan quadrennial review of adequacy of judgeships of the unified court system

Relates to nonpartisan quadrennial review of adequacy of judgeships of the unified court system.

John L. SampsonJudiciary Committee

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S1705Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Exempts veterans of World War II from any additional fees when they order license plates stating "World War II Veteran"

Exempts veterans of World War II from any additional fees when they order license plates stating "World War II Veteran".

John L. SampsonVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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A1685Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to election law

Makes the following participating agencies for purposes of agency assisted voter registration: public libraries, local housing authorities, and public high schools

Makes the following participating agencies for purposes of agency assisted voter registration: public libraries, local housing authorities, and public high schools; directs the state board of…

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A1689Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Establishes the no political solicitation call statewide registry

Establishes the no political solicitation call statewide registry.

John McEnenyConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

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A1669Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Provides loans, grants and incentives to promote studies in math, science and technology or any other high-tech field deemed appropriate

Provides loans, grants and incentives to promote studies in math, science and engineering or any other high-tech field the commissioner deems appropriate on a high school and college level;…

James TediscoEducation Committee

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A1673Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides that either a person or an unborn child in any stage of gestation may be the victim of an assault

Provides that either a person or an unborn child in any stage of gestation may be the victim of an assault or homicide; also states situations when it does not constitute an assault on an unborn…

Michael CusickCodes Committee

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A1647Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Declares a policy of equal treatment in development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies

Declares a policy of equal treatment of people of all races, cultures, religions, incomes, education levels and sexual preference in the development and enforcement of environmental laws,…

Brian KavanaghEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A1639Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Directs the division of criminal justice services to establish a methamphetamine manufacturer registry

Directs the division of criminal justice services to establish a methamphetamine manufacturer registry of persons convicted of crimes involving the manufacture of methamphetamine which would be…

Jeffrey DinowitzGovernmental Operations Committee

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A1643Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Establishes a public service commission nominating board to make recommendations of persons qualified for appointment as commissioners of the public service commission

Establishes a public service commission nominating board to make recommendations of persons qualified for appointment as commissioners of the public service commission.

Brian KavanaghCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A1632Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in agriculture

Expands the definition of aggravated cruelty to animals to include harm to a companion animal during the commission of a felony

Expands the definition of aggravated cruelty to animals to include harm to animals during the commission of a felony.

James TediscoAgriculture Committee

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A1613Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Limits an insurer's reduction of coverage by limiting the volume of notices of intention to four percent, establishes standards for definitions; repealer

Limits the scope of an insurer's reduction of coverage by limiting the volume of notices of intention to not renew or condition renewal to four percent of the total number of covered policies within…

Robert SweeneyInsurance Committee

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A1596Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Ordered to third reading cal.73

Requires solid waste management plans for the city of New York to include adequate trash receptacles in commercial zones and public recreational areas

Requires local solid waste management plans for cities over one million to include a plan for litter control including provision for placement of an adequate number of receptacles for trash and…

Hakeem JeffriesOn the Assembly floor

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A1594Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Increases the tax credit for individuals who purchase long term health insurance policies

Increases the corporation and personal income tax credits for the purchase of long term health insurance policies to fifty percent of the premium paid during the taxable year.

Ellen C. JaffeeWays And Means Committee

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A1592Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Restricts the imposition of unfunded mandates on local governments

Restricts the imposition of additional unfunded mandates on local governments by the state until such time as those mandates are fully funded by the state; provides for certain exceptions; provides…

Sandy GalefGovernmental Operations Committee

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S1678Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Directs the department of environmental conservation to periodically update the model environmental impact assessment form

Directs the department of environmental conservation to update any forms or documentation prepared by such department which are designed to assist applicants and lead agencies in determining whether…

Jeffrey D. KleinEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1671Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Requires the installation and maintenance of lockout devices on lottery vending machines by licensed lottery sales agents to prevent use by minors

Requires the installation and maintenance of lockout devices on lottery vending machines by licensed lottery agents to prevent use by minors.

Kenneth P. LaValleRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S1645Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Provides authorization to grant certain exemptions from real property tax for school districts to certain veterans

Provides authorization to grant certain exemptions from real property tax for school districts to eligible veterans where such exemption is adopted by the governing body of the school district.

David CarlucciVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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A1580Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in agriculture

Prohibits a person convicted of violating "Buster's Law" from owning or possessing a companion animal

Prohibits a person convicted of "Buster's Law" from owning or possessing a companion animal unless authorized by court order, after appropriate psychiatric or psychological testing.

James TediscoAgriculture Committee

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A1566Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in agriculture

Limits ownership or possession of companion animals by "Buster's Law" violators

Limits ownership or possession of companion animals by "Buster's Law" violators and adds definition of equine companion while taking horses out of farm animal definition.

James TediscoAgriculture Committee

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A1556Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to mental health

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 an unexplained manner

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

Felix OrtizMental Health Committee

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A1550Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Provides that school district employees shall not knowingly sell, market, provide, distribute, endorse or recommend the use of certain dietary supplements

Provides school district employees shall not knowingly sell, market, provide, distribute, endorse or recommend the use of certain dietary supplements.

Felix OrtizEducation Committee

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A1538Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to insurer recovery from health care providers

Relates to insurer recovery from health care providers; provides that except where there is a reasonable belief of fraud or intentional misconduct, a health plan shall not determine an overpayment…

Richard GottfriedInsurance Committee

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A1535Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Establishes the "Address Confidentiality Act" which allows state and local agencies to respond to requests for public records without disclosing the location of certain victims of abuse

Establishes the "Address Confidentiality Act" which allows state and local agencies to respond to requests for public records without disclosing the location of certain victims of abuse.

Sandy GalefGovernmental Operations Committee

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A1540Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Establishes health care organization accountability for delay, failure or refusal to approve, provide, arrange or timely pay for certain health care services

Provides for accountability of "health care organizations" (i.e., entities, other than a health care provider, that approve, provide, arrange for or pay for health care services, including a health…

Richard GottfriedJudiciary Committee

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A1583Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Increases the fees notaries public are entitled to from two to five dollars

Increases the fees certain notary publics are entitled to receive.

Joan MillmanGovernmental Operations Committee

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A1529Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in judiciary

Establishes a second office of judge of the county court in the county of Chenango

Establishes a second office of judge of the county court in the county of Chenango; provides for such judgeship to be filled at the general election to be held in November 2, 2011.

Clifford CrouchJudiciary Committee

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A1523Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Relates to providing a tax credit for dyed diesel fuel storage facilities

Provides a tax credit for dyed diesel fuel storage facilities in an amount of fifteen percent, up to $2,500, of the cost of such facilities.

James TediscoWays And Means Committee

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