Bills by

Patrick M. Gallivan

Senator

15,927 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →gallivan@nysenate.gov

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

15,927 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

S6577Senate· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions
Grants tier I status in the New York state teachers' retirement system to Joanne Ohnmeiss
Grants tier I status in the New York teachers' retirement system to Joanne Ohnmeiss.
Timothy M. KennedyCivil Service And Pensions Committee
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A9417Assembly· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations
Relates to term limits for committee chairs
Amends the legislative law, in relation to term limits for committee chairs.
Steve KatzGovernmental Operations Committee
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A9419Assembly· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Prohibits high-volume hydraulic fracturing in reforestation areas

Prohibits high-volume hydraulic facturing in reforestation areas.

Steven EnglebrightEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A9418Assembly· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Relates to term limits for legislative members

Amends the legislative law, in relation to term limits for legislative members.

Steve KatzGovernmental Operations Committee

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A9416Assembly· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Allows the placement of fresh cut evergreen trees in public buildings and governmental facilities

Provides an exemption to certain uniform fire prevention and building code standards for public buildings and governmental facilities by allowing the placement of fresh cut evergreen trees therein.

William MageeGovernmental Operations Committee

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A9409Assembly· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Requires the provision of an assessment by a geologist prior to issuance of a permit for a hydraulic fracturing well

Requires the provision of an assessment by a geologist prior to issuance of a permit for a hydraulic fracturing well.

Steven EnglebrightEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A9410Assembly· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Declares the waters of the state to be public trust resources

Declares the waters of the state to be public trust resources.

Steven EnglebrightEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A9412Assembly· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Held for consideration in health

Relates to prohibiting valuable consideration in exchange for human eggs

Makes it unlawful to provide valuable consideration for the donation of human eggs for scientific research.

Michael J. FitzpatrickHealth Committee

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S6571Senate· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Provides for account wagering on horse races within and without the state

Provides for account wagering on horse races within and without the state; authorizes the operation of multi-jurisdictional account wagering providers in this state, subject to the rules and…

Jeffrey D. KleinRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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A9206Assembly· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Enacts the "consumer credit fairness act"

Enacts the "consumer credit fairness act"; establishes a 3 year statute of limitations for commencement of a cause of action arising out of a consumer credit transaction where the defendant is a…

Francisco MoyaStricken

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A9111AssemblyS7819· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Prohibits persons or business entities from filing unnecessary personal identifying information with an agency

Prohibits persons or business entities from filing unnecessary personal identifying information with an agency; provides for enforcement by the attorney general.

Steven EnglebrightConsumer Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

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S6286Senate· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Reinstates the Senior STAR rebate for the 2012-2013 school year and thereafter

Reinstates the Senior STAR rebate for the 2012-2013 school year and thereafter; sets out amounts per year; authorizes commissioner of taxation to develop procedures for the implementation of such…

Michael H. RanzenhoferFinance Committee

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S5433Senate· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Relates to the treatment and disposition of lost, stray or homeless animals

Relates to the treatment and disposition of lost, stray or homeless animals.

Greg BallStricken

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S5370Senate· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the regulation of cemetery trust funds and finances by the cemetery board

Relates to the regulation of cemetery trust funds and finances by the cemetery board.

Michael H. RanzenhoferCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S5174Senate· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Establishes the capital infrastructure improvement and development for older New Yorkers grant program

Establishes the capital infrastructure improvement and development for older New Yorkers grant program.

David J. ValeskyFinance Committee

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S5161Senate· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Directs the commissioner of environmental conservation to create gift cards for hunting and fishing licenses

Directs the commissioner of environmental conservation to create gift cards for hunting and fishing licenses.

Patty RitchieEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S5114Senate· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Creates an education and outreach program for the autoimmune disease known as lupus

Creates an education and outreach program for the autoimmune disease known as lupus; provides for an advisory council consisting of representatives of people with lupus and their families and health…

Diane J. SavinoFinance Committee

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S4396Senate· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides for payment of restitution for certain offenses committed where no other victim is seeking restitution and the municipality has expended funds

Provides for payment of restitution for certain offenses committed where no other victim is seeking restitution and the municipality has expended funds for the purpose of rehabilitation or clean-up…

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

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S4073Senate· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to election law

Relates to authorizing registration records of victims of sexual violence to be kept confidential in certain cases

Relates to authorizing registration records of victims of sexual violence to be kept confidential in certain cases.

Lee M. ZeldinElection Law Committee

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A6211Assembly· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Extends the cancellation period for a gas or oil lease from 3 days to 5 days

Extends the cancellation period for a gas or oil lease from 3 days to 5 days.

William MageeJudiciary Committee

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A5888Assembly· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Prohibits payment of bonuses to employees and board members of state or local authorities

Prohibits payment of bonuses to employees and board members of state and local authorities.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S3318Senate· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to the definition of all terrain vehicle or "ATV"

Relates to the definition of all terrain vehicle or "ATV"; increases the dry weight of such vehicle from 1000 pounds to 1500 pounds.

Patty RitchieTransportation Committee

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A5141Assembly· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Establishes a defined contribution plan

Establishes a defined contribution plan for all non-civil service appointees and elected officials of the New York state and local employees' retirement system who are not yet vested in a state…

Michael J. FitzpatrickGovernmental Employees Committee

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A5040Assembly· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Amend and recommit to insurance

Regulates the payment of reimbursement where the insured has assigned his or her rights to an out-of-plan health care provider

Regulates the payment of reimbursement where the insured has assigned his or her rights to an out-of-plan health care provider.

Richard GottfriedInsurance Committee

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S3022Senate· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to transportation

Prohibits disruption of a funeral procession by making it illegal for a driver of a motor vehicle to force his/her way into the line of said procession

Prohibits disruption of a funeral procession by making it illegal for a driver of a motor vehicle to force his/her way into the line of said procession.

Shirley L. HuntleyTransportation Committee

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A4583Assembly· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to education

Provides for defense and indemnification of parents serving in certain authorized positions in N.Y. city community school districts in suits by school officials

Provides for defense and indemnification of a duly elected officer of a parents' association in New York City community school districts in suits by community board members or superintendents or…

Jeffrion AubryEducation Committee

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A4133Assembly· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to transportation

Requires the removal or covering of inapplicable highway work zone traffic control signs

Requires that signs posted for highway work zone traffic control, including but not limited to highway construction zones, maintenance work area, or restricted highways, to be promptly covered or…

Steven EnglebrightTransportation Committee

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S2599Senate· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to establishment of a presumption of custodial interference

Relates to establishment of a presumption of custodial interference.

Stephen M. SalandCodes Committee

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S2557Senate· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to pre-existing condition provisions for group and blanket disability policies

Relates to pre-existing condition provisions for group and blanket disability policies which excludes coverage under the policy for a disability commencing during the twelve months following the…

James L. SewardInsurance Committee

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S2192SenateA3960· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to transportation

Prohibits leaving a child under the age of eight unattended in a motor vehicle

Provides that where a person responsible for the welfare of a child under the age of eight leaves such child inside a motor vehicle without the supervision of a person who is at least twelve years…

Stephen M. SalandTransportation CommitteeTransportation

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A1922Assembly· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires at least one member of the water board of the city of Buffalo be a member of the common council of such city

Requires at least one member of the water board of the city of Buffalo be a member of the common council of such city or designated by such council.

Crystal Peoples-StokesCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S957Senate· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to transportation

Prohibits the use of radar and laser blocking devices in all motor vehicles

Prohibits the use of radar and laser blocking devices in all motor vehicles.

Carl L. MarcellinoTransportation Committee

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S948Senate· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to transportation

Prohibits the use of mobile telephones by operators of motor vehicles who hold learner's permits

Prohibits the use of hands-free mobile telephones by operators of motor vehicles who hold learner's permits.

Carl L. MarcellinoTransportation Committee

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S943Senate· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to codes

Increases the penalty for crime of criminally negligent homicide

Increases the penalty for the crime of criminally negligent homicide by changing such offense to a class D felony from a class E felony.

Carl L. MarcellinoCodes Committee

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S641Senate· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to codes

Enhances the criminal penalties for assaulting employees of a local social services district or juvenile detention agency while in the performance of their duties

Enhances the criminal penalties for assaulting employees of a local social services district or a juvenile detention agency while in the performance of their duties; elevates it to assault in the…

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S241Senate· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to when a person is guilty of obstructing firefighting operations

Establishes a person who intentionally obstructs the efforts of any firefighter performing emergency medical care on a sick or injured person is guilty of the crime of obstructing firefighting…

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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A9405Assembly· Moved Feb 28, 2012· Referred to labor

Reduces the number of commissioners for the state insurance fund; requires the superintendent of financial services to approve the rules adopted by the state insurance fund

Reduces the number of commissioners for the state insurance fund; requires the superintendent of financial services to approve the rules adopted by the state insurance fund for the conduct of its…

Brian KolbLabor Committee

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A9407Assembly· Moved Feb 28, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Authorizes the court to issue reasonable attorneys' fees when an agency fails to respond to certain freedom of information requests

Provides that the court in such a proceeding shall assess, against such agency involved, reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred by such person in any case under…

Amy PaulinGovernmental Operations Committee

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A9404Assembly· Moved Feb 28, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Relates to the personal income tax, cost of living adjustment and standard deduction; repealer

Relates to the personal income tax, cost of living adjustment and standard deduction.

Brian KolbWays And Means Committee

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A9401Assembly· Moved Feb 28, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to inspection stations in certain Suffolk county towns

Requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to issue a license to at least one new inspection station in a zip code if a licensed inspection station currently does not exist, in certain towns in the…

Fred ThieleTransportation Committee

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A9402Assembly· Moved Feb 28, 2012· Referred to mental health

Enacts the "people first act of 2012"

Enacts the "people first act of 2012"; defines terms; ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities who utilize long-term care services under the medical assistance program administered…

Dennis H. GabryszakMental Health Committee

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A9406Assembly· Moved Feb 28, 2012· Referred to veterans' affairs

Creates the service connected disabled veteran owned business enterprise act to promote such business enterprises

Creates the "service connected disabled veteran owned business enterprise act" to promote such business enterprises.

John McEnenyVeterans' Affairs Committee

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S6567Senate· Moved Feb 28, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to inspection stations in certain Suffolk county towns

Kenneth P. LaValleTransportation Committee

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A2950AssemblyS1348· Moved Feb 28, 2012· Amend and recommit to transportation

Relates to the distribution of certain mandatory surcharges imposed for alcohol-related traffic convictions

Relates to the distribution of certain mandatory surcharges imposed for alcohol-related traffic convictions.

Donna LupardoTransportation CommitteeTransportation

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A976Assembly· Moved Feb 28, 2012· Amend and recommit to economic development

Provides for the corporation to do studies in targeted areas of Buffalo as part of a retail revitalization program

Provides for the corporation to do studies in targeted areas of Buffalo as part of a retail revitalization program; requires final report to legislature no later than July 1, 2014.

Crystal Peoples-StokesEconomic Development Committee

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