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

S4399Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
Requires cemetery corporations to provide customers with a bill of rights
Requires cemetery corporations to provide customers with a bill of rights.
John J. FlanaganCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee
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S4401Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health
Prohibits any person from smoking at a playground
Prohibits any person from smoking at a playground; provides a definition as to what constitutes a playground.
John J. FlanaganHealth Committee
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S4402Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Increases the qualifications for school business officials

Increases the qualifications for school business officials, to better ensure fiscal accountability within school districts; school business officials shall be required to have: a post graduate…

John J. FlanaganEducation Committee

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S4397Senate· 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 J. FlanaganInsurance Committee

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S4398Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides for mandatory imprisonment and plea restrictions for offenses victimizing the elderly and physically disabled

Defines the felonies of victimizing the elderly or physically disabled in the 3rd degree, 2nd degree and 1st degree and provides that a sentence of imprisonment must be imposed upon conviction of…

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

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S4395Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Permits BOCES to contract with third party vendors for approved technology activities and services at the request of two or more school districts

Permits BOCES to contract with third party vendors for approved technology activities and services at the request of two or more school districts; allows the commissioner of education to approve…

John J. FlanaganEducation Committee

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S4394Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Requires school district or BOCES employee to vacate position upon conviction for crime

Deems an employee of a school district or board of cooperative educational services an officer for the purpose of vacating of position upon commission of certain crimes.

John J. FlanaganInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4392Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Authorizes the CDCLI Housing Development Corporation to retroactively apply for a real property tax exemption

Authorizes the CDCLI Housing Development Fund Corporation to retroactively apply for a real property tax exemption for certain property in the town of Brookhaven, county of Suffolk.

John J. FlanaganLocal Government Committee

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S4389Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Justifies the use of physical force on grounds surrounding a dwelling

Expands instances when a person may use physical force to protect his or her dwelling to include areas surrounding such dwelling; includes common areas owned by a cooperative or condo association.

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

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S4390Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Amends the definitions of criminal enterprise and pattern of criminal activity for the purpose of criminal liability for enterprise corruption

Amends the definition of "criminal enterprise", for the purpose of criminal liability for enterprise corruption.

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

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S4387Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Relates to the alternative veterans property tax exemption

Relates to the alternative veterans property tax exemption and authorizes active members of the military to apply for such exemption.

Lee M. ZeldinVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S4381Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing, construction and community development

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

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.

Catharine YoungHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S4378Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Establishes the Hudson School of Math, Science and Engineering Regional Technology Institute; provides governing board powers and duties

Establishes the Hudson School of Math, Science and Engineering Regional Technology Institute; provides governing board, powers and duties; purpose being to expand learning opportunities,…

John J. BonacicEducation Committee

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A6817Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Enacts the crash repair disclosure act

Enacts the crash repair disclosure act to require certain disclosures to insureds by insurers and repair shops of the types of parts and warranties used in repair of damaged vehicles; defines terms.

Vivian CookInsurance Committee

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A6807Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in higher education

Authorizes and directs the city university of New York to allocate two million dollars for recruiting new cadets into its police cadet corps program

Authorizes and directs the city university of New York to allocate two million dollars for recruiting new cadets into its police cadet corps program for the 2011-2012 school year; the CUNY police…

Vivian CookHigher Education Committee

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A6783Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Requires the department of insurance to establish an office within the department which handles complaints relative to long term care health insurance plans

Requires the department of insurance to establish an office within the department which would receive, investigate and take appropriate actions relative to long term care insurance plans involving…

Vivian CookInsurance Committee

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S4374Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes the crimes of possession of a counterfeit trademark in the first, second and third degrees

Establishes the crimes of possession of a counterfeit trademark in the first, second and third degrees.

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S4371Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of certain public employee retirees

Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees and their dependents or reducing the employer's contributions for such insurance; defines employers to include the…

Andrew J. LanzaCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4368Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Establishes the disaster preparedness first responder recognition program

Establishes the disaster preparedness first responder recognition program; names the initial first responders to receive recognition.

Andrew J. LanzaVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S4370Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides exemption for first time home buyer from a mortgage or recording tax imposed by a municipality

Provides exemption for first time home buyer from a mortgage or recording tax imposed by a municipality pursuant to article 11 of the tax law; directs commissioner of taxation and finance to…

Andrew J. LanzaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4369Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Limits New York City water board's authority to increase rates charged

Limits New York City water board's authority to increase rates charged by no more than 5% annually or current rate of inflation, whichever is greater.

Andrew J. LanzaCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S4372Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Relates to classifying certain property held in cooperative form as class one properties for assessment purposes

Relates to classifying certain property held in cooperative form as class one properties for assessment purposes.

Andrew J. LanzaLocal Government Committee

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S4364Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Requires the DMV to approve certain out-of-state accident prevention courses

Requires the DMV to promulgate rules and regulations to approve certain out-of-state and national accident prevention courses.

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S4355Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Excludes from definition of "employee" such services rendered by various independent contractors who service the harness racing industry

Excludes from the definition of employee such services rendered by a harness race driver, only a groom or caretaker of a temporary designated trainer of a harness race horse, a shipper or…

John J. BonacicLabor Committee

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S4354Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Requires sunscreen products to be labeled with best if used before dates and storage recommendations

Requires sunscreen products to be labeled with expiration dates and storage recommendations; authorizes the attorney general to seek injunctive relief, restitution, and civil penalties in the case…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Consumer Protection Committee

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S4347Senate· 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…

Patty RitchieCodes Committee

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S4346Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Notice of committee consideration - withdrawn

Provides certain requirements for health care proxies and death certificates

Provides certain requirements for health care proxies and death certificates.

Andrew J. LanzaHealth Committee

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S4343Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Provides health insurance coverage upon retirement for certain officers and employees of the N.Y. city transit authority

Provides health insurance coverage upon retirement for certain officers and employees of the NYC transit authority pursuant to provisions of the administrative code of the city of New York.

Martin J. GoldenTransportation Committee

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S4339Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Repeals certain sections of the general municipal law, public authorities law, transportation law, and transfers remaining rights to an identifiable location

Repeals certain sections of the general municipal law, in relation to urban renewal agencies and industrial development agencies; repeals certain sections of the public authorities law, in relation…

Michael H. RanzenhoferLocal Government Committee

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S4332Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

NY local food and products sourcing tax credit

Relates to creating a local food and products sourcing tax credit.

David CarlucciInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4325Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Provides all blind and visually impaired patients with an audio recording of the discharge plan and preadmission information, where provided

Provides that all blind and visually impaired patients with an audio recording of the discharge plan and preadmission information, where provided, to be made available according to the preference of…

Tony AvellaHealth Committee

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S4317Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to certain contracts regarding bus drivers and bus driver's assistants

Relates to certain contracts regarding bus drivers and bus driver's assistants.

Andrew J. LanzaEducation Committee

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S4307Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Repeals article 21 of the tax law relating to imposition of a highway use tax for the privilege of operating any vehicular unit upon the public highways

Repeals article 21 of the tax law relating to imposition of a highway use tax for the privilege of operating any vehicular unit upon the public highways of the state.

John A. DeFranciscoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4306Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to structured settlements

Provides that a claimant shall have a claimant's structured settlement broker to objectively review the terms of the agreement and ensure that they are in the best interests of the claimant.

John A. DeFranciscoJudiciary Committee

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S4301Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Relates to truancy allegations in persons in need of supervision and child protective proceedings in family court

Relates to truancy allegations in persons in need of supervision and child protective proceedings in family court; requires notification of the school district or local educational agency when such…

Diane J. SavinoChildren And Families Committee

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A6764Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Relates to imposing the earnings tax on nonresidents

Relates to authorizing cities to impose the earnings tax on nonresidents.

David WeprinWays And Means Committee

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A6760Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Eliminates the twelve percent floor on the rate of interest payable on late payment of real property taxes and delinquencies

Eliminates the twelve percent floor on the rate of interest payable on late payment of real property taxes and delinquencies; thus permits such rate to float in accordance with the mechanism for…

Joel MillerReal Property Taxation Committee

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A6761Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Permits school districts outside of NYC to pass on the district's percentage reduction in state aid to charter schools

Permits school districts outside of NYC to pass on the district's percentage reduction in state aid to charter schools.

J. Gary PretlowEducation Committee

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S4295Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to making the onion the state vegetable

Makes the onion the official state vegetable.

David CarlucciInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4296Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to agriculture

Provides a tax incentive to domestic life insurance companies to invest in the purchase of agricultural land to be kept in agricultural production

Provides a tax incentive to domestic life insurance companies to invest up to 1% of admitted assets in the purchase of agricultural land to be kept in agricultural production for the cultivation of…

David CarlucciAgriculture Committee

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S4289Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Establishes a civil cause of action for employees who are subjected to an abusive work environment

Establishes a civil cause of action for employees who are subjected to an abusive work environment.

Diane J. SavinoLabor Committee

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A6734Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Authorizes the department of taxation and finance to implement a tax amnesty program

Authorizes the department of taxation and finance to implement a tax amnesty program.

William ColtonWays And Means Committee

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A6748Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to authorizing the issuance of certain annuity contracts

Relates to authorizing the issuance of certain annuity contracts involving alternative accounts.

Joseph MorelleInsurance Committee

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S4276Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Exempts certain properties on Roosevelt Island in New York City from certain reporting requirements regarding the disposal of property by a public authority

Exempts certain properties on Roosevelt Island in New York City from certain reporting requirements regarding the disposal of property by a public authority.

José M. SerranoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6728Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Creates the state emergency health powers act and enacts legislation relating to terrorism

Creates the state emergency health powers act; establishes measures to detect and track potential and existing public health emergencies and measures to declare a state of public emergency;…

Claudia TenneyHealth Committee

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S4266Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Authorizes the unfettered removal of reeds by the owner of residential real property

Authorizes the unfettered removal of reeds (Phragmites communis) by the owner of residential real property.

Andrew J. LanzaEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4265Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides for the removal of phragmites where such phragmites grow continuously in an area containing five acres of land or more

Provides for the removal of phragmites where such phragmites grow continuously in an area containing five acres of land or more.

Andrew J. LanzaEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A6711Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in labor

Provides determination for partial disability and establishes objective medical guidelines, a benefit evaluation commission and pharmaceutical fee schedules; repealer

Relates to permanent partial disability; provides that such permanent partial disability shall be based on the objective medical guidelines for determination of percentage or permanent impairment;…

Brian KolbLabor Committee

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S4259Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Provides a mandatory jail sentence for violations of family and non-family orders of protection and global positioning system monitoring for certain defendants

Provides a mandatory jail sentence of thirty days for violations of family and non-family orders of protection and global positioning system monitoring for certain defendants.

Martin J. GoldenChildren And Families Committee

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