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

A7281AssemblyS4698· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in tourism, parks, arts and sports development
Establishes the Nissequogue River state park
Establishes the Nissequogue River state park.
Michael J. FitzpatrickTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development CommitteeEnvironment & Energy
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A7276Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in real property taxation
Relates to exemption from taxation of alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings
Relates to exemption from taxation of alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings by expanding certain provisions to include cities where the multiple residence law is applicable.

S4852Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to the designation of housing judges as judicial hearing officers

Relates to the designation of housing judges as judicial hearing officers.

John J. BonacicJudiciary Committee

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S4841Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to sealing court records involving cases dismissed at arraignment or earlier

Relates to sealing court records involving cases dismissed at arraignment or earlier.

Stephen M. SalandCodes Committee

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S4831Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides a tax exemption for petroleum products that are purchased for heating purposes

Provides a tax exemption for petroleum products that are purchased for heating purposes.

Thomas F. O'MaraInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4832Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Empowers the governor to appoint either the NYS or NYC department of transportation to take the leading role in coordinating certain projects

Empowers the governor to appoint either the NYS or NYC department of transportation to take the leading role in coordinating certain projects within NYC costing over $20 million.

Diane J. SavinoTransportation Committee

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S4822Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides for a tax credit for a certain amount of money expended on the care of a qualifying disabled child

Provides for a tax credit for a certain amount of money expended on the care of a qualifying disabled child.

Andrew J. LanzaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4808Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to exempting clothing and footwear sold in New York city from all sales taxes

Exempts clothing and footwear sold in New York city from all state and local sales taxes.

Andrew J. LanzaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4811Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to aging

Relates to creating a senior school tax freeze exemption for school tax purposes for certain persons sixty-five years of age or older

Relates to creating a senior school tax freeze exemption for school tax purposes for certain persons sixty-five years of age or older, who have resided in New York state for at least thirty years…

John J. FlanaganAging Committee

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S4812Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to disputes arising from use of an electronic toll collection system

Provides that claims arising from use of an electronic toll collection system may be filed in the appropriate court in the county in which the claimant resides; requires any contract or agreement…

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S4814Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Provides for a 75-25 percent split in the New York city transit authority's operating surplus between the authority and the Metropolitan transit authority

Provides for a 75-25 percent split in the New York city transit authority's operating surplus between the authority and the Metropolitan transit authority where previously the split was 50-50.

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S4806Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to enforcement actions by the office of the Medicaid inspector general

Relates to enforcement actions by the office of the Medicaid inspector general.

Carl L. MarcellinoHealth Committee

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S4798Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Provides for the mapping of breast cancer in the state

Requires mapping of breast cancer in the state; requires pesticide business to submit reports to the department of environmental conservation, which reports shall be in electronic format; changes…

John J. FlanaganHealth Committee

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S4799Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides for denial of recognizance or bail in certain cases

Defines the crimes that would lead a defendant to be categorized as a "person who must be committed to the custody of the sheriff" and as such would not be eligible for release on recognizance or…

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

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S4800Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Enacts the Responsible Bidders Database Act; requires state comptroller to maintain a database containing certain information for certain contracts

Enacts the Responsible Bidders Database Act; requires the state comptroller to maintain a computerized database system containing certain information relating to contractors, for state agency and…

John J. FlanaganFinance Committee

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A7264Assembly· 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…

Helene WeinsteinJudiciary Committee

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S4797Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to evidence of abuse, neglect or mistreatment and availability of legally sealed reports

Relates to evidence of abuse, neglect or mistreatment and availability of legally sealed reports.

David J. ValeskyHealth Committee

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S4794Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Creates the Public Corruption Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2011

Creates the Public Corruption Prevention and Enforcement Act; increases penalties for violations relating to scheme to defraud the government, duty to provide faithful public services, bribery;…

Greg BallCodes Committee

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S4789Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Provides for the sale, use and storage of nitric acid

Requires each retail sale of nitric acid to be recorded by the seller thereof; such record shall include the photographic identification number, telephone number and address of the purchaser;…

Kenneth P. LaValleVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S4786Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Allows home schooled children to take certain career education classes at local boards of cooperative educational services districts for free

Allows home schooled children to take certain career education classes at local boards of cooperative educational services districts for free.

William J. Larkin Jr.Education Committee

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S4788Senate· 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…

Kenneth P. LaValleJudiciary Committee

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S4783Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Relates to a program for veteran speakers in classrooms to supplement instructional and educational aspects of American military history

Directs the director of the division of veterans affairs to develop a program relating to veteran educational speakers; requires distribution of informational pamphlet to schools describing program…

Roy J. McDonaldVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S4777Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to possession of a weapon on school grounds or a school bus; repealer

Relates to possession of a weapon on school grounds or a school bus; establishes such crime as a class e felony.

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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A7258Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Prohibits the charging of a deductible when a motor vehicle, through no fault of the insured, is in an accident with a municipally-owned snow removal vehicle

Prohibits the charging of a deductible when a motor vehicle, through no fault of the insured, is in an accident with a municipally-owned snow removal vehicle.

John McEnenyInsurance Committee

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S4776Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to the living wage adjustment of personal care services workers

Relates to the living wage adjustment of personal care service workers; authorizes the commissioner to adjust personal care services medical assistance rates of payment for personal care service…

George D. MaziarzHealth Committee

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S4774Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to the Metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax and to the imposition of certain bridge tolls

Relates to eliminating the Metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax in certain counties and authorizing the imposition of certain bridge tolls by the city of New York.

John J. BonacicInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4768Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Establishes a people with developmental disabilities and mental health worker registry

Establishes a mental retardation and developmental disabilities registry and a mental health worker registry; defines terms.

Roy J. McDonaldMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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A7235Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Provides for allocation of net collections from taxes in Suffolk county

Allocates an amount equal to one-half the net collections from taxes in Suffolk county to the towns and villages of the county of Suffolk on the basis of the ratio which the full valuation of real…

Fred ThieleWays And Means Committee

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A7233Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in judiciary

Requires orders of protection to be served upon the attorney representing the respondent

Requires orders of protection and temporary orders of protection to be served upon the attorney representing the respondent; requires attorneys to accept service of such orders addressed to a…

Naomi RiveraJudiciary Committee

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A7209Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Directs commissioner of education to create youth centers with a curriculum for pre-school and after-school students demonstrating educational opportunities

Directs commissioner of education to create youth centers with a curriculum for pre-school and after-school students demonstrating educational opportunities and emphasizing good mentoring; provides…

Michele TitusEducation Committee

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S4744Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to elections

Requires that a candidate's town of residence be published at least six days prior to an election rather than his or her address

Requires that a candidate's town or city of residence be published at least six days prior to an election rather than his or her address.

Thomas F. O'MaraElections Committee

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S4741Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Prohibits community colleges from charging the county of residence of a non-resident student for local sponsor costs for more than the costs associated with obtaining an associate degree or certificate

Prohibits community colleges from charging the county of residence of a non-resident student for local sponsor costs for more than the costs associated with obtaining an associate degree or…

Owen H. JohnsonHigher Education Committee

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S4739Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Relates to health insurance coverage for surviving spouses or domestic partners of members of the metropolitan transportation authority

Relates to health insurance coverage for surviving spouses or domestic partners of members of the Metropolitan transportation authority who are enrolled in a health insurance plan.

Martin J. GoldenCities Committee

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S4731Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Provides for the registration of professional nurse anesthetist

Relates to the certification of registered nurse anesthetists; provides that for such certification an applicant shall file an application, be licensed as a registered professional nurse, have…

John A. DeFranciscoHigher Education Committee

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S4733Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to insurer interests in certain motor vehicle repair shops

Provides an insurer may not hold nor acquire interest in a motor vehicle repair shop; insurers that before owned an interest in a motor vehicle repair shop must disclose to each insured that the…

John A. DeFranciscoTransportation Committee

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S4737Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Includes state university of New York police in provisions permitting transfer of police officers to certain police employers

Includes state university of New York police in provisions permitting transfer of police officers to certain police employers.

Martin J. GoldenCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4729Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to fees for general education development examinations; repealer

Relates to fees for general education development examinations.

John J. FlanaganEducation Committee

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A7198Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Requires the deposit, into the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, of a portion of the sales tax collected on each gallon of motor fuel sold at retail

Requires the deposit, into the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, of a portion of the sales tax collected on each gallon of motor fuel sold at retail.

Joseph MorelleWays And Means Committee

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A7187Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Prohibits a member of the legislature from disbursing moneys pursuant to a memoranda of understanding regarding certain line item appropriations prior to an election

Prohibits a member of the legislature from disbursing or making public moneys pursuant to a memoranda of understanding regarding certain line item appropriations prior to such member's election.

Sandy GalefGovernmental Operations Committee

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A7186Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to apportionment of staff for members in the Senate and Assembly

Relates to apportionment of staff for members in the senate and assembly; requires generally equal staff for member offices and additional moneys for committee chairs.

Sandy GalefGovernmental Operations Committee

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A7181Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to agriculture

Requires municipalities which sell, transfer or lease community garden real property to use proceeds therefrom for community garden purposes

Requires municipalities which sell, transfer or lease community garden real property to use proceeds therefrom for community garden purposes.

Vivian CookAgriculture Committee

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A7180Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Relates to funding for school districts

Relates to funding for school districts; removes taxation on residential real property except for rental properties; provides a credit to tenants.

Joel MillerReal Property Taxation Committee

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S4705Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Requires health insurers covering surgery to cover all expenses incurred in connection with autologous blood transfusions

Requires health insurers covering surgery to cover all expenses incurred in connection with autologous blood transfusions (self-donated); applies to individual and group policies and to medical…

John J. FlanaganInsurance Committee

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S4704Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Requires all operators of mechanically propelled vessels to hold a boating safety certificate

Requires all operators of mechanically propelled vessels to be 10 years of age or older and to hold a boating safety certificate; operators under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a person over…

John J. FlanaganTransportation Committee

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S4707Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Requires major medical or similar comprehensive-type coverage insurance policies to cover cranial prostheses worn for certain permanent or temporary hair loss

Requires major medical or similar comprehensive-type coverage insurance policies to cover the purchase of cranial prostheses worn for permanent or temporary hair loss resulting from accident, injury…

John J. FlanaganInsurance Committee

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S4708Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Requires insurance companies to provide coverage for the vaccine against human papilloma virus

Requires insurance companies to provide coverage for the vaccine against human papilloma virus.

John J. FlanaganInsurance Committee

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S4709Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Relates to tuition and state operating support of the state university of New York

Relates to tuition and state operating support of the state university of New York.

James L. SewardHigher Education Committee

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S4702Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Requires persons engaged in the installation, improvement, repair and maintenance of medical gas piping or the instruction thereof to be licensed

Requires persons engaged in the installation, improvement, repair and maintenance of medical gas piping or the instruction thereof to be licensed by the department of state.

John J. FlanaganConsumer Protection Committee

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S4700Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Provides for increased podiatry care and benefits under accident and health insurance policies

Provides for increased podiatry care and benefits under individual and group accident and health insurance policies and contracts within non-profit medical and dental indemnity, or health and…

John J. FlanaganInsurance Committee

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S4703Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Exempts coin-operated tire inflation equipment from sales and use tax

Exempts coin operated tire inflation equipment from sales and use tax.

John J. FlanaganInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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