Bills by

John J. Bonacic

Senator

9,426 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →bonacic@nysenate.gov

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

9,426 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

A5108Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in mental health
Prohibits the dissemination of certain personal information
Prohibits the dissemination of certain personal information, including but not limited to, names, addresses, children and bank accounts, when such information relates to a petition for guardianship.
Robert OaksMental Health Committee
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A5103Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance
Provides for the creation of a new program for health insurance for individuals and groups of 50 or fewer; repealer
Provides for the creation of a new program for health insurance for individuals and groups of fifty or fewer employers or members; provides for open enrollment and community rating; provides for a…
William A. BarclayInsurance Committee

A5102Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy

Establishes the "natural gas infrastructure act"

Establishes the "Natural Gas Infrastructure Act"; further creates the natural gas infrastructure grant fund for the purpose of subsidizing up to fifty percent of the total cost of projects by the…

Robert OaksEnergy Committee

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A5101Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Grants excused leave to civil service employees who are volunteer firefighters or ambulance workers during state of emergency

Grants excused leave to civil service employees during states of emergency as declared by the federal, state or a municipal government, when such employees are members of a volunteer fire department…

Robert OaksGovernmental Employees Committee

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A5097Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local governments

Authorizes participation by a public benefit corporation in intermunicipal agreements

Provides that public benefit corporations can enter into cooperative agreements with municipal corporations, districts and other public benefit corporations for the performance of any of the…

Robert OaksLocal Governments Committee

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A5098Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Allows tax deduction up to $10,000 on personal income for certain child care

Allows tax deduction up to $10,000 on personal income for certain child care; allows deduction to parent of pre-school child or child of another.

Robert OaksWays And Means Committee

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A5100Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Exempts from sales and use taxes motor vehicles and rolling stock used by common carriers

Exempts from sales and use taxes certain motor vehicles, parts and services therefor and railroad rolling stock, parts and services therefor.

Robert OaksWays And Means Committee

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A5085Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental employees

Provides retirement benefits for members employed by the department of correctional services who are injured in the performance of their duties

Provides all non-correction officer members of the NYS&LERS who are employed by the state department of correctional services with a performance of duty disability retirement coverage; provides that…

Peter AbbateGovernmental Employees Committee

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S3205Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes home invasion robbery offenses

Establishes the crimes of home invasion robbery in the first and second degrees for the unlawful entry of or remaining in a dwelling with intent to commit a robbery, and during the course thereof…

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

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S3206Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Requires registration as a sex offender

Requires any defendant convicted for endangering the welfare of a child where there is a sexual element to the crime to register as a sex offender.

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

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S3202Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Requires a police officer upon the arresting of a youth or upon the issuing of an appearance ticket to notify the parent or person legally responsible for such youth

Relates to the issuance of arrest warrants and appearance tickets upon a youth; provides for the police officer to immediately notify the parent or other person legally responsible for the care of…

Kenneth P. LaValleCodes Committee

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S3201Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Relates to the taxation of structures and buildings essential to the operation of equine operations in certain towns

Relates to the taxation of structures and buildings essential to the operation of equine operations in certain towns.

Kemp HannonLocal Government Committee

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S3199Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to directing the department of health to submit an amendment to the plan for medical assistance

Relates to directing the department of health to submit an amendment to the plan for medical assistance.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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A5078Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to cosmetic surgery; requires physical examination with written clearance for procedure from licensed physician and licensed surgeon, prior to surgery

Relates to cosmetic surgery; requires that prior to cosmetic surgery, a physical examination with written clearance for such procedure from a licensed physician and a licensed surgeon.

Vivian CookHealth Committee

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A5053Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Provides for health insurance coverage for nutritional care provided through licensed nutritionists

Provides for health insurance coverage for nutritional care provided through licensed nutritionists.

Vivian CookInsurance Committee

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A5052Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to social services

Establishes a moratorium on the site selection of state facilities in N.Y. city

Establishes a moratorium on the site selection of state facilities (defined) in cities of one million or more until the governor completes a comprehensive review of all existing and proposed state…

Michele TitusSocial Services Committee

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A5063Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Makes provisions relating to the suspension of licenses

Provides that the owner of a hazard vehicle service or of a taxicab, livery, bus, coach, limousine, van or wheel chair accessible van service, who has permitted an employee to operate such a vehicle…

Vivian CookTransportation Committee

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A5061Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to election law

Provides for a change in the early morning hour to open the polls for voting in New York city

Provides for a change in the early morning hour to open the polls for voting in New York city; changes from six a.m. to seven a.m.

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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S3197Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to medicaid management by the commissioner of health and the department of health

Relates to medicaid management; authorizes the commissioner of health and the department of health to report to the legislature and for the department to develop outcome results-based objectives for…

Michael H. RanzenhoferHealth Committee

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S3198Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to aging

Provides for a real property tax cap for persons over 70 years of age

Provides for a real property tax cap for persons over 70 years of age; provides for notice to eligible property owners, application process, adult third party notice option, and conviction for…

Michael H. RanzenhoferAging Committee

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A5048Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in local governments

Authorizes financial assistance for civic facilities by industrial development agencies

Authorizes financial assistance for civic facilities by industrial development agencies; defines civic facility.

Brian KolbLocal Governments Committee

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A5047Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Authorizes the governor, with the advice of the senate, to appoint the commissioner of education

Authorizes the governor, with the advice of the senate, to appoint the commissioner of education.

Brian KolbEducation Committee

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A5045AssemblyS3942· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to banks

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.

Harvey WeisenbergBanks CommitteeFinance

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A5042Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to requiring disclosure of types of replacement parts used in automobile collision repairs

Requires motor vehicle repair shops to disclose types of replacements parts used in automobile collision repairs and provides a disclosure form to be signed by the owner consenting to the use of any…

Matthew TitoneTransportation Committee

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A5037Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Ordered to third reading cal.172

Makes provisions regarding small claims jurisdiction where claimant is a tenant or lessee of real property owned by defendant that is situated within certain limits

Amends various court acts (i.e., the uniform city court act, the uniform district court act, the uniform justice court act and the New York city civil court act) to provide for small claims…

Richard GottfriedOn the Assembly floor

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A5033Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in transportation

Requires Triborough bridge and tunnel authority to implement a no toll program for the transportation of juries deliberating a case before a New York city tribunal

Requires Triborough bridge and tunnel authority to develop and implement a no toll program for the transportation of juries deliberating a case before a New York city tribunal on the Triborough…

Vivian CookTransportation Committee

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S3177Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to providing recourse for manufactured homeowners in manufactured home parks confronted with unjustifiable rent increases

Relates to providing recourse for manufactured homeowners in manufactured home parks confronted with unjustifiable rent increases; creates a local option in counties in New York state to provide…

Kenneth P. LaValleJudiciary Committee

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A5020Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Creates the Sea Gate water and sewer authority and the Sea Gate police department

Creates the Sea Gate water and sewer authority and the Sea gate police department.

Alec Brook-KrasnyCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5004Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Requires police officers who have discharged their weapon in the course of their employment to be tested for the presence of drugs and/or alcohol

Requires police officers who have discharged their weapon in the course of their employment to be tested for the presence of drugs and/or alcohol within three hours of such discharge; establishes…

Keith L.T. WrightLabor Committee

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A4996Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to the reorganization of the New York city school construction authority, board of education and community boards; repealer

Relates to the reorganization of the New York city school construction authority, board of education and community boards.

Joan MillmanEducation Committee

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A4984Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Requires New York city water board to wait at least thirty days after adoption of the city budget before setting its annual rates

Requires New York city water board to wait at least thirty days after adoption of the city budget before setting its annual fees, rates, rents or other charges for the use of the sewage system or…

James F. BrennanCities Committee

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S3164Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Creates the recharge New York power program, extends the expiration of the power for jobs program and energy cost savings benefit program, authorizes contributions

Creates the recharge New York power program; extends the expiration of the power for jobs program and energy cost savings benefit program; authorizes certain contributions.

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S3144Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Prohibits the placement of certain insureds in the motor vehicle insurance assigned risk plan based upon any accident occurring while responding to an accident

Prohibits the placement of an insured in the motor vehicle insurance assigned risk plan based upon any accident arising from such insured's operation of a motor vehicle while responding to an…

Kenneth P. LaValleInsurance Committee

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S3147Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Requires certain state contracts to include a provision stating all services performed under such contract shall be performed within the United States

Requires certain state contracts to include a provision stating all services performed under such contract shall be performed within the United States.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S3143Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Relates to tuition increases, leasing, contracting, and the overall daily operation at the State University of New York at Buffalo

Relates to tuition increases, leasing, contracting, and the overall daily operation at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Mark GrisantiHigher Education Committee

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A4957Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Provides that any records indicating the proposed terms of a collective bargaining agreement be made available to the public

Provides that any records indicating the proposed terms of a collective bargaining agreement be made available to the public immediately following approval of such proposed terms by a public…

Sandy GalefGovernmental Operations Committee

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S3130Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides for the provision to consumers of information concerning household hazardous products at the point of retail sale by labels and pamphlets

Establishes a program to provide information to consumers concerning household hazardous products; such information to be available at the point of retail sale by labels and pamphlets; provides such…

Shirley L. HuntleyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S3132Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Appropriates moneys for and authorizes support of college summer programs to prepare economically and educationally disadvantaged student for graduate programs; appr

Authorizes commissioner of education to contract with three public or independent institutions of higher education for the support of special summer programs established in order to increase the…

Shirley L. HuntleyFinance Committee

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A4950Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Provides protection to cellular telephone subscribers who purchase cellular telephone applications

Provides protection to cellular telephone subscribers who purchase cellular telephone applications; allows for transfer of such applications upon an upgrade or defect in such cellular telephone.

Michele TitusConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

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A4929Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Permits pre-judgment interest in personal injury actions; stops running of interest as an offer of compromise without more favorable judgment

Permits pre-judgment interest in personal injury actions including product liability, contract actions, actions regarding possession or enjoyment of property and equitable actions; stops running of…

James F. BrennanJudiciary Committee

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A4931Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Establishes a division of the public administrator within the office of the corporation counsel for the city of New York; repealer

Establishes a division of the public administrator within the office of the corporation counsel for the city of New York.

James F. BrennanJudiciary Committee

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A4888Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy

Reestablishes the state energy office to administer the provisions of the energy law; repealer

Reestablishes the state energy office to administer the provisions of the energy law, and transfers the powers and duties of the New York state energy research and development authority and the…

Steven EnglebrightEnergy Committee

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A4914Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to social services

Relates to financial contributions by recipients of temporary housing assistance

Relates to financial contributions by recipients of temporary housing assistance.

Keith L.T. WrightSocial Services Committee

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A4897Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to correction

Prohibits the employment of sex offenders in any position having substantial contact with children

Prohibits the employment of a sex offender in any position having substantial contact with children; defines "substantial contact" as any activity involving children; establishes criminal penalties…

Michael G. MillerCorrection Committee

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A4894Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Increases the penalties for knowingly possessing a large capacity ammunition feeding device; repealer

Increases the penalties for knowingly possessing a large capacity ammunition feeding device.

Charles LavineCodes Committee

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S3123Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Mandates the registration of home improvement contractors

Mandates the registration of home improvement contractors; defines terms; establishes the home improvement trust fund.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Consumer Protection Committee

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S3109Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Permits persons with retail and wholesale licenses to provide beer samples at licensed premises or establishments

Permits persons with retail and wholesale licenses to provide beer samples at licensed premises or establishments.

Timothy M. KennedyCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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A4875Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Allows division of homeland security and emergency services to decide if the sale, lease or operation of state-owned infrastructure would threaten public security

Increases the powers and duties of division of homeland security and emergency services by giving it the power to decide if the sale, lease or operation of any critical infrastructure owned by the…

Aravella SimotasGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4868Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes a penalty and cause of action for intentional destruction of medical records by a party to a medical malpractice action, or by an agent thereof

Establishes a penalty of not less than $1,000 for each intentional destruction, mutilation or significant alteration of a medical record by a party to a medical malpractice action, or by any…

Aravella SimotasCodes Committee

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A4867Assembly· 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…

Joseph MorelleHigher Education Committee

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