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

A4023Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education
Provides in-state tuition rates at New York universities and colleges to qualified immigrant students
Provides in-state tuition rates at New York universities and colleges to qualified immigrant students if such students attended high school in the state for 2 years or more; graduated from high…
Karim CamaraHigher Education Committee
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S2777Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· To attorney-general for opinion
Relates to the election delegates
Requires that no person acting as a political party chairperson, an elected public officer, an individual who is subject to the rules established by the commission on public integrity and any other…
Joseph A. GriffoJudiciary Committee

S2771Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Provides for loan forgiveness for physicians who return to medical specialty shortage areas of origin

Provides for educational loan forgiveness for physicians who return to medical specialty shortage areas of origin; defines terms.

John J. BonacicHealth Committee

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S2772Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Authorizes a city having a population of one million or more to impose the city earnings tax on nonresidents and repeals chapter 5 of the laws of 1999

Repeals chapter 5 of the laws 1999 and authorizes a city having a population of one million or more to impose the city earnings tax on nonresidents.

Thomas K. DuaneCities Committee

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S2755Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to piggyback contracts for the provision of transportation services for school districts

Relates to piggyback contracts for the provision of transportation services for school districts; defines the term "piggyback contract".

Kenneth P. LaValleEducation Committee

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A3992Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Authorizes the N.Y. city department of consumer affairs to adjudicate violations of the laws that it enforces pursuant to rules promulgated by its commissioner

Authorizes the NYC department of consumer affairs to adjudicate violations of the laws that it enforces pursuant to rules promulgated by its commissioner; makes procedural provisions for service of…

James F. BrennanCities Committee

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S2742Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to global warming pollution control

Relates to global warming pollution control; establishes greenhouse gas limits and a greenhouse gas reporting system.

Tony AvellaEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2740Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to elections

Enacts the New York State clean election campaign finance reform act; repealer

Enacts the New York state clean election and campaign finance enforcement reform act.

Malcolm A. SmithElections Committee

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S2731Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to reimbursement of certain transportation costs provided by parents of students

Provides that the New York city school district shall reimburse parents for the cost of certain transportation which is provided by parents where children remain in school until 5:00 pm or later for…

Martin J. GoldenEducation Committee

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S2735Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Grants a $3,000 personal income tax deduction to active members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary who have been active members for 5 or more years

Grants a $3,000 personal income tax deduction to active members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary who have been active members for 5 or more years.

Owen H. JohnsonInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2729Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to the regulation of cadmium-added novelty consumer products

Relates to the regulation of cadmium-added novelty consumer products.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Environmental Conservation Committee

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A3982Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Establishes limitations upon school district and local government tax levies; repealer

Establishes limitations upon school district and local government tax levies and provides for voter approval of such limitations.

Sheldon SilverWays And Means Committee

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S2730Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Establishes a blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of any individuals suspected of killing or seriously wounding any law enforcement officer

Establishes a blue alert system to aid in the identification, location and apprehension of any individuals suspected of killing or seriously wounding any local, state or federal law enforcement…

Martin J. GoldenFinance Committee

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A3980Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Requires schools to provide instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Requires schools to provide instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Harvey WeisenbergEducation Committee

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A3949Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local governments

Establishes the town of Brookhaven land bank and commission

Establishes the town of Brookhaven land bank and commission for the purposes of acquiring, holding and managing land interests; provides for elected members of the commission; authorizes the…

Steven EnglebrightLocal Governments Committee

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A3955Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to aging

Creates a shared housing registry for senior citizens

Directs the office for the aging to create a shared housing program in consultation with the division of housing and community renewal and to maintain a registry for senior citizens who seek to find…

Steven EnglebrightAging Committee

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A3950Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to aging

Provides for the transfer of funds for use by the director of the office for the aging for geriatric education centers

Provides for the yearly transfer of funds in an amount of up to one million dollars for use by the director of the office for the aging for services and expenses of the Finger Lakes Geriatric…

Steven EnglebrightAging Committee

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A3958Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Establishes an Alzheimer's disease outreach and education program

Establishes an Alzheimer's disease outreach and education program for medical and non-medical professionals, including physicians, nurses, law enforcement personnel and social services personnel who…

Steven EnglebrightHealth Committee

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A3960Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 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 seven leaves such child inside a motor vehicle without the supervision of a person who is at least twelve years…

William MagnarelliTransportation Committee

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A3961Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Prohibits insurers from limiting payment on claims based on pricing caps and from recommending a particular repair facility, and requires notice to insureds

Prohibits insurers from limiting payment on claims for damage to motor vehicles based on pricing caps for labor, parts, paint or repair materials; prohibits insurers from recommending a particular…

William MagnarelliInsurance Committee

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A3943Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Establishes a capped property school tax rate for persons seventy years of age or older who meet the eligibility requirements for the enhanced STAR exemption

Establishes a capped real property school tax rate for persons seventy years of age or older who meet the eligibility requirements for the enhanced school tax relief exemption.

Steven EnglebrightReal Property Taxation Committee

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A3944Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Establishes the office of ombudsman for public schools to investigate complaints of environmental, health and safety conditions in public schools

Establishes the office of ombudsman for public schools to investigate and report upon complaints of environmental, health and safety conditions in public schools; provides that such office shall…

Steven EnglebrightEducation Committee

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A3935Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Excludes from the definition of "dealer" an economically sustainable transportation provider, as defined in section 223 of the elder law

Excludes from the definition of "dealer" an economically sustainable transportation provider, as defined in section 223 of the elder law.

Steven EnglebrightTransportation Committee

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A3941Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development

Makes various provisions for the protection and management of the state park system

Makes various provisions for the protection and management of the state park system, including codification of the New York State park system; makes provision for land classification.

Steven EnglebrightTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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S2714Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Authorizes payments to nonparticipating or nonpreferred providers of ambulance services licensed under article 30 of the public health law

Authorizes payments to nonparticipating or nonpreferred providers of ambulance services licensed under article 30 of the public health law.

James L. SewardInsurance Committee

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S2722Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Establishes a 25 year retirement plan for detention officers employed by the city of Yonkers

Establishes a 25 year retirement plan for detention officers employed by the city of Yonkers.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S2712Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to preliminary procedures, petitions and special provisions regarding abandoned infants

Relates to procedures, petitions and special provisions regarding abandoned infants; defines abandoned infant; sets forth preliminary procedures; and provides for sustaining or dismissing a petition…

Stephen M. SalandJudiciary Committee

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S2706Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Establishes limitations upon school district and local government tax levies; repealer

Establishes limitations upon school district and local government tax levies and provides for voter approval of such limitations.

Dean G. SkelosFinance Committee

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S2700Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Relates to certain requirements of the contractor for the state travel guide

Authorizes the commissioner of economic development together with the commissioner of agriculture and markets to devise a program to promote and distribute statewide and regional guides to farms,…

José M. SerranoCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S2696Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to eligibility for acceptance into the brownfield cleanup program; repealer

Relates to eligibility for acceptance into the brownfield cleanup program; relates to the assignment of brownfield redevelopment tax credits.

Tony AvellaEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2692Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Authorizes the board of trustees of the city university of New York to permit persons sixty years of age or over to take courses given without tuition

Authorizes the board of trustees of the city university of New York to permit persons sixty years of age or over to take courses given without tuition, either for credit, or without examination,…

Martin J. GoldenHigher Education Committee

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S2693Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Prohibits registered sex offenders from working with children

Prohibits registered sex offenders from working with children.

Martin J. GoldenCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S2688Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to aging

Expands volunteerism by making use of AARP's database and institutes volunteer certificate programs

Expands volunteerism by making use of the databases of statewide aging organizations, and institutes volunteer certificate programs which train volunteers and individuals in programs to use the…

Martin J. GoldenAging Committee

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S2690Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides that unlawful disclosure of personal information concerning a police officer shall be aggravated harassment in the second degree

Provides that unlawful disclosure of personal information concerning a police officer shall be considered aggravated harassment in the second degree.

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S2691Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Provides that the commissioner of transportation can agree with a private commuter ferry service to provide such service in cities of one million

Provides that the commissioner of transportation can agree with a private commuter ferry service to provide such service in cities of one million or more.

Martin J. GoldenTransportation Committee

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A3878Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local governments

Authorizes cities, towns and villages to establish mixed-use age integrated communities, offer incentives to developers, and a tax exemption for such property

Authorizes cities, towns and villages to establish mixed-use age-integrated communities by permitting the development of sites to combine residential units, commercial space and/or services for a…

Steven EnglebrightLocal Governments Committee

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A3876Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing

Establishes a reverse mortgage loan program for low income seniors

Establishes a reverse loan mortgage loan program for low income seniors; provides for the state of NY mortgage agency to establish many of the parameters for the implementation of the program;…

Steven EnglebrightHousing Committee

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A3874Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Requires school districts to make their budgets and an itemized summary of expenditures and revenue available in printed form and on the internet

Requires school districts, outside of any city having a population of 1,000,000 or more, to make their budgets and an itemized summary of expenditures and revenue available in printed form and on…

Steven EnglebrightEducation Committee

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A3866Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires solid waste carting company containers used at curbside to have reflective material

Requires solid waste carting company containers used at curbside to have a minimum of 72 contiguous square inches of reflective material affixed thereto; provides for a civil penalty of up to $1000…

Steven EnglebrightConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A3860Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to aging

Creates the senior benefits card program to enable and encourage seniors to purchase healthy and appropriate foods at a discounted price

Creates the senior benefits card program to enable and encourage seniors to purchase healthy and appropriate foods at a discounted price.

Steven EnglebrightAging Committee

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A3861Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Permits a social worker or other professional to provide emotional support to a vulnerable elderly person testifying in certain grand jury proceedings

Permits a social worker, rape crisis counselor, or other professional to provide emotional support to a vulnerable elderly person testifying in certain grand jury proceedings provided that the…

Steven EnglebrightCodes Committee

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A3851Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Requires the adoption of integrated pest management techniques at day care and child care facilities

Requires the adoption of integrated pest management techniques, environmental health and safety measures and methods for limiting exposure to toxic substances at day care and child care facilities;…

Steven EnglebrightChildren And Families Committee

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A3842Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Relates to freezing bank accounts on which liens or levies have been placed

Relates to freezing bank accounts on which liens or levies have been placed.

Nancy CalhounWays And Means Committee

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A3841Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Establishes requirement for the instruction of students, teachers and coaches regarding the use of anabolic steroids and human growth hormones

Requires the instruction of students, teachers and coaches in the harmful use of anabolic steroids and human growth hormones by adolescents and provides for the testing of students suspected of…

Karim CamaraEducation Committee

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A3904Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental employees

Allows certain members of public retirement systems to retire without a reduction of benefits due to early retirement upon age 55 and at least 25 years of service

Allows Tier 2, 3, 4 and 5 members of the NYS&LERS and certain other public retirement systems to retire without a benefit reduction due to early retirement upon attainment of age 55 and the…

John McEnenyGovernmental Employees Committee

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A3898Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Establishes the commission on official conduct to replace commission on public integrity and state inspector general; repealer

Establishes the commission on official conduct to replace the commission on public integrity and the office of the state inspector general, and the former temporary commission of investigation.

Joseph GiglioGovernmental Operations Committee

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A3900Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to prohibiting the possession of a loaded firearm at certain public events

Prohibits the possession of a loaded firearm at certain events involving public officials or in a government building; makes such crime a class B felony.

Charles LavineCodes Committee

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