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

S3942Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government
Establishes the savings bank, savings and loan association or credit union municipal deposit program
Establishes the savings bank, savings and loan association or credit union municipal deposit program.
Jack M. MartinsLocal Government Committee
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S3934Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes
Provides that a person may not possess a weapon while on a mass transit service used by a transit agency, authority, or company
Provides that a person may not possess a weapon while on a mass transit service used by a transit agency, authority, or company.
Eric AdamsCodes Committee
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S3929Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Relates to false advertising and providing rebates be given at the time of purchase

Amends the general business law in relation to false advertising and provides that any advertisers' rebates shall be granted at the time of purchase.

Eric AdamsConsumer Protection Committee

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A6225Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to tenured teacher disciplinary hearings

Updates the procedures for conducting tenured teacher disciplinary hearings to conform the law to the current needs and practices; controls overall hearing costs, including hearing officer…

Catherine NolanEducation Committee

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S3920Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Authorizes Cornell University to enter into memoranda of understanding with state agencies to provide services and technical assistance

Authorizes Cornell University to enter into memoranda of understanding with state agencies to provide services and technical assistance.

Thomas F. O'MaraHigher Education Committee

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S3919Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to authorize hunting of various game

Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to authorize hunting of various game.

Mark GrisantiEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A6222Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to definition of tropical hardwoods for purposes of state purchasing restrictions

Includes additional definitions for procedures relating to state purchasing of tropical hardwoods; requires state to maximize the use of environmentally preferable building materials; requires use…

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6215Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Prohibits member items from the 2012 budget

Prohibits member items in the 2012-2013 budget from fiscal year April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013.

Sandy GalefGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6210Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to display of missing in attack on our nation flag commonly known as MIA-OON flag

Relates to display of Missing In Attack On Our Nation flag commonly known as MIA-OON flag.

George LatimerGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6204Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Imposes a tax on wages and self employment income earned within New York city by resident and nonresident individuals, estates, and trusts

Imposes a tax on wages and self employment income earned within New York City by resident and nonresident individuals, estates, and trusts; provides for withholding, disposition of revenues, and…

Brian KavanaghWays And Means CommitteeFinance

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A6202Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Creates the Suffolk county health care corporation and provides for rights, powers, duties and jurisdiction of such corporation

Creates the Suffolk county health care corporation and provides for rights, powers, duties and jurisdiction of such corporation.

Steven EnglebrightCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6189Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to the period of limitation for certain violent sex offenses; repealer

Provides that prosecutions of certain violent sex offenses where such offense was committed against a child less than eighteen years of age may be commenced within fifteen years after such child has…

Dean MurrayCodes Committee

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S3897SenateA10428· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Extends the period within which an article 78 proceeding must be appealed to 2 years

Extends the period of time within which a proceeding against a body or officer pursuant to article 78 of the civil practice law and rules must be appealed to 2 years.

Andrew J. LanzaJudiciary CommitteeLegal

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S3893Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Enacts the "lawn litter law act"

Enacts the "lawn litter law act"; relates to the rebuttable presumption regarding distributing unsolicited advertising on private property in cities with a population of one million or more.

Martin J. GoldenConsumer Protection Committee

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S3895Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to reduction of positions in the New York city departments of sanitation and correction based upon seniority with an employer

Relates to reduction of positions in the New York city departments of sanitation and correction based upon seniority with an employer.

Martin J. GoldenCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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A6169Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Establishes a registration system for saltwater recreational fishing; repealer

Establishes a registration system for saltwater recreational fishing.

Fred ThieleEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A6166Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Requires the state police to investigate accusations of police misconduct

Requires the superintendent of state police to investigate accusations of police misconduct filed against town or village police.

J. Gary PretlowGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6149AssemblyS3884· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in codes

Increases the availability of professionals to perform evaluations regarding a defendant's fitness to proceed to trial in a criminal proceeding

Increases the availability of professionals to perform evaluations regarding a defendant's fitness to proceed to trial in a criminal proceeding to include licensed clinical social workers and…

Felix OrtizCodes CommitteeLegal

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S3882Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Legalizes, validates, ratifies and confirms actions of the Belleville Henderson central school district with respect to certain building aid contracts

Legalizes, validates, ratifies and confirms actions of the Belleville Henderson central school district with respect to certain building aid contracts.

Patty RitchieEducation Committee

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S3884Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Increases the availability of professionals to perform evaluations regarding a defendant's fitness to proceed to trial in a criminal proceeding

Increases the availability of professionals to perform evaluations regarding a defendant's fitness to proceed to trial in a criminal proceeding to include licensed clinical social workers and…

Roy J. McDonaldCodes Committee

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S3885Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Enacts Lauren's law in relation to mandatory registration or declination of registration in the organ donor registry

Enacts Lauren's law in relation to directing the commissioner of health to ensure that space is provided on any consent application so that the applicant shall register or decline registration in…

David CarlucciTransportation Committee

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A6144Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the powers, duties and activities of the authority budget office and clarifies entities subject to the authority of that office; repealer

Relates to the powers, duties and activities of the authority budget office and clarifies entities subject to the authority of that office.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6122Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy

Creates the New York renewable energy development and jobs act of 2011

Creates the renewable energy development and jobs act of 2011 authorizing renewable energy credits for the New York power authority and the Long Island power authority.

Andrew HevesiEnergy Committee

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A6120Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company to erect fences between electric third rails and property adjoining its right of way in certain cases

Requires the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company to erect fences between electric third rails and property adjoining its right of way wherever such third rail is at ground level; makes exceptions…

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6116Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to establishing the L3C act regarding low-profit limited liability companies

Relates to establishing the L3C act regarding low-profit limited liability companies.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S3862Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Relates to the sale of engine coolant and antifreeze

Relates to the sale of engine coolant and antifreeze; defines terms; provides exemptions.

James S. AlesiConsumer Protection Committee

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A6112Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Enacts the "reproductive health act"; repealer

Enacts the "reproductive health act"; provides a fundamental right to choose contraception and the right of a female to determine the course of a pregnancy; authorizes abortion prior to viability;…

Deborah GlickHealth Committee

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S3848Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Exempts sale of sanitary napkins and tampons from sales and compensating use taxes

Exempts sale of sanitary napkins and tampons from sales and compensating use taxes.

Suzi OppenheimerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3841Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to banks

Enacts the "short-term financial services loan act"

Enacts the "short-term financial services loan act"; authorizes licensed cashers of checks to provide short-term loans under certain circumstances.

Hugh T. FarleyBanks Committee

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S3840Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Creates requirment for MTA to refund monies on all expired pay-per-ride metrocards

Amends the public authorities law and the administrative code of the City of New York, in relation to requiring the metropolitan transportation authority to transfer any remaining money on an…

Martin J. GoldenTransportation Committee

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S3839Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Creates an extra transfer for pay-per-ride Metrocard users

Relates to allowing two automatic free transfers for riders using pay-per-ride Metrocards.

Martin J. GoldenTransportation Committee

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S3835Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Relates to the visitation rights of great-grandparents

Provides that a great-grandparent may apply to the supreme court for visitation rights with respect to certain minor great-grandchildren where either or both of the parents of such child is or are…

Kenneth P. LaValleChildren And Families Committee

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S3836Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Removes the state insurance funds exemption from licensing and other requirements of the insurance law

Removes the state insurance fund's exemption from licensing and other requirements of the insurance law; requires the superintendent of insurance to approve the rules adopted by the state insurance…

Kenneth P. LaValleInsurance Committee

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S3819Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Establishes the "domestic violence registration act"

Establishes the "domestic violence registration act" defining domestic violence offenses and offenders and requiring such offenders to register with the division of criminal justice services.

Eric AdamsCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S3806Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to agriculture

Requires that individuals convicted of certain animal cruelty and animal fighting offenses reimburse the organizations caring for such animals

Requires that individuals convicted of certain animal cruelty and animal fighting offenses reimburse the organizations caring for such animals.

Greg BallAgriculture Committee

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S3797Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Establishes the city of White Plains industrial development agency and provides for its functions, powers, and duties

Establishes the city of White Plains industrial development agency and provides for its functions, powers, and duties.

Suzi OppenheimerLocal Government Committee

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A6034Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Establishes a procurement policy committee to oversee procurement, public work, construction and revenue contracts

Establishes a procurement policy committee to oversee procurement, public work, construction and revenue contracts.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6031Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Enacts the "corporate disclosure, responsibility, and taxpayer protection act"

Enacts the "corporate disclosure, responsibility, and taxpayer protection act"; establishes principles for corporations receiving state assistance; provides for disclosure of real property tax…

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S3790Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Adds to the definition of serious injury and relates to determining the sufficiency of the evidence related to the serious injury

Adds to the definition of serious injury and relates to determining the sufficiency of the evidence related to the serious injury; includes that question of fact will be determined by the trier.

John J. BonacicInsurance Committee

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A6013Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in veterans' affairs

Authorizes free use of campsites by former prisoners of war or recipients of a purple heart

Authorizes free use of public campsites, parks and other places of public recreation in the state by former prisoners of war or recipients of the purple heart.

Daniel BurlingVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A6016Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Requires forfeiture of certain property by certain persons convicted of sexual performance of child offenses

Permits civil forfeiture action to recover property used in or proceeds derived from criminal activity relating to sexual performances by a child; directs proceeds be used by local social services…

Daniel BurlingCodes Committee

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A5997Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local governments

Requires bids for purchase of municipal bonds to include certified or cashier's check, or guaranty or surety bond equal to 1% of bonds bid upon

Requires bids for the purchase of municipal bonds to include a certified or cashiers check, or guaranty or surety bond that is rated in one of the two highest rating categories by at least two of…

Daniel BurlingLocal Governments Committee

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A6002Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in correction

Appropriates funds to conduct a survey of inmates to determine the presence of AIDS and related health factors

Provides that the commission of correction is authorized to conduct a survey of persons committed to the custody of the department of correctional services for the purpose of determining the…

Daniel BurlingCorrection Committee

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A6000Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing of sex offenders and provides for the disclosure of the results to victims of sex offenses

Permits the human immunodeficiency virus testing of sex offenders and provides for the disclosure of the results to the prosecutor and then the victim upon request; waives certain confidentiality…

Daniel BurlingCodes Committee

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A6001Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in correction

Authorizes medical testing of inmates upon application for certain privileges for infection with certain diseases

Authorizes the medical testing for infection with the AIDS virus of certain inmates applying for certain inmate privileges such as marriage, temporary release program, and family reunions;…

Daniel BurlingCorrection Committee

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A6003Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Exempts certain senior citizen groups from payment of sales and use taxes

Exempts from payment of sales and use taxes, receipts from sales made to any duly organized chapter or local group devoted to promoting interest in the plight of senior citizens, educating senior…

Daniel BurlingWays And Means Committee

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A6005Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes the crimes of criminal possession of criminally diverted prescription medication and devices in the fifth, fourth, third, second and first degrees

Establishes the crimes of criminal possession of criminally diverted prescription medications and devices in the fifth, fourth, third, second and first degrees; establishes rebuttable presumptions…

Daniel BurlingCodes Committee

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A5998Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides hunter safety instructors with a free hunting license in consideration for such services

Provides hunter safety instructors with a free hunting license in consideration for such services for the next license year beginning after the date the course was completed.

Daniel BurlingEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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