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

A4361Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to economic development
Enacts the New York state academic collaborative district act
Enacts the New York state academic collaborative district act; establishes criteria for academic collaborative designation and the application for academic collaborative district designation;…
Joseph MorelleEconomic Development Committee
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A4347Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing
Eliminates certain exemptions from certain housing control laws
Eliminates certain exemptions from certain housing control laws.
James F. BrennanHousing Committee
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A4341Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Relates to the rights of youth in detention and residential programs for youth

Defines a bill of rights for juveniles in the juvenile justice system.

N. Nick PerryChildren And Families Committee

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A4344Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires a warning label to be printed on or attached to juice containers commonly known as juice boxes

Requires a warning label to be printed on or attached to juice containers commonly known as juice boxes; provides that such label shall include a warning that the straw's packaging included with the…

Michele TitusConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A4335Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Creates a debt management board; repealer

Creates a debt management board with authority to set a limit on state debt; authorizes the use of surplus moneys to reduce outstanding state funded debt; limits the amount of state debt that may be…

Joseph MorelleWays And Means Committee

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A4318Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Provides that no candy or confection shall be sold in this state which resembles marijuana or marijuana products or imitates the flavor of marijuana

Provides that no candy or confection sold in this state shall be packaged, shaped or manufactured to resemble marijuana or marijuana products or to imitate the flavor of marijuana.

Dennis H. GabryszakConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A4306Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Requires certain policies must provide coverage for vaccinations for travel to foreign countries that are recommended or required by federal department of health and human services centers

Requires certain insurance policies and contracts must provide coverage for vaccinations for travel to foreign countries that are recommended or required by federal department of health and human…

Steven CymbrowitzInsurance Committee

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S2916Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Presumes certain diseases to have been incurred in the performance and discharge of duty if a previous physical found no evidence of such disease

Presumes certain diseases impairing the health of a uniformed member of a paid police department in a city with a population of one million or more to have been incurred in the performance and…

Martin J. GoldenLocal Government Committee

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S2913Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to the definition and registration of mobility dealers

Relates to the definition and registration of mobility dealers.

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S2908Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Establishes the New York state nursing faculty scholarship incentive program

Establishes the New York state nursing faculty scholarship incentive program for advanced degrees in nursing; such incentives shall be awarded annually, on a competitive basis, to registered…

John A. DeFranciscoHigher Education Committee

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S2902Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Provides that Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans shall receive up to four years of undergraduate or three years graduate education at SUNY or CUNY tuition free

Provides that Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans shall receive up to four years of undergraduate or three years graduate education at SUNY or CUNY tuition free.

John A. DeFranciscoVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2907Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Expands the definition of health care provider relating to sex offenses

Expands the definition of "health care provider" relating to sex offenses to include nurses, x-ray technicians and radiologic technicians.

John A. DeFranciscoCodes Committee

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S2904Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to audio-visual coverage of judicial proceedings; repealer

Relates to audio-visual coverage of judicial proceedings; defines terms; provides exemptions; authorizes judicial discretion; provides supervision of audio-visual coverage and mandatory pre-trial…

John A. DeFranciscoJudiciary Committee

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S2900Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Provides for the "campaign medal for service" to be awarded to those who have provided military service during certain wars and conflicts

Provides for the "campaign medal for service" to be awarded to those who have provided military service during certain wars and conflicts.

John A. DeFranciscoVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2897Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Authorizes villages, towns and counties to enter into shared procurement contracts with state education, local schools and BOCES districts

Authorizes villages, towns and counties to enter into shared procurement contracts to purchase telecommunications and information technology systems with the state education department, local…

John A. DeFranciscoLocal Government Committee

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S2901Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to the elimination of any fees associated with the distinctive license plates for purple heart recipients

Relates to the elimination of any fees associated with the distinctive license plates for purple heart recipients; exempts purple heart recipients from all fees associated with the distinctive…

John A. DeFranciscoTransportation Committee

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S2893Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Alters tax exemption programs for the development of new and affordable housing

Alters tax exemption programs for the development of new and affordable housing; defines "initial construction period" and "extended construction period"; makes related changes.

Adriano EspaillatHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S2910Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Relates to the no telemarketing sales calls statewide registry

Relates to the no telemarketing sales calls statewide registry.

Lee M. ZeldinConsumer Protection Committee

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A4016Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Relates to traffic stops conducted by law enforcement officers involving racial profiling

Relates to traffic stops conducted by law enforcement officers; defines "racial profiling"; authorizes division of criminal justice services to conduct a study relating to racial profiling;…

N. Nick PerryGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4019Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Permits at the discretion of the court certain members of the victim's family to read statements in court during the sentencing of a defendant

Permits at the discretion of the court certain members of the deceased victim's family to read statements in court during the sentencing of a defendant, rather than allowing only a single member of…

N. Nick PerryCodes Committee

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A4017Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Relates to contracts for employment in law enforcement agencies

Voids as contrary to public policy provision in contracts for employment in law enforcement agencies which permit an employee to refuse to cooperate with agency officials investigating an incident…

N. Nick PerryLabor Committee

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A4236Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing

Increases the bond limit of the state of New York mortgage agency for the purpose of refinancing subprime loans at risk of foreclosure

Increases the bond limit of the state of New York mortgage agency for the purpose of refinancing subprime loans at risk of foreclosure.

James F. BrennanHousing Committee

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A4273Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Requires that all decisions made by referees be subject to judicial approval

Requires that all decisions made by referees be subject to judicial approval.

J. Gary PretlowJudiciary Committee

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A4274Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Relates to school district bonds and notification to taxpayers

Relates to school district bonds and notification to taxpayers; requires school districts when presenting a budget for the fiscal year, to notify taxpayers and disclose the amount of the outstanding…

Andrew RaiaEducation Committee

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A4267Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to banks

Enables senior citizens to cash social security checks without maintaining an account at the bank honoring such check

Directs every banking organization or foreign banking corporation transacting business in this state to cash properly endorsed social security checks presented by the payee, upon sufficient…

Margaret MarkeyBanks Committee

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A4271Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Prohibits the public display of pornographic magazines or materials by street vendors in N.Y. city

Prohibits the public display of pornographic magazines or materials by street vendors in cities of one million or more; imposes a $100 fine for a first offense, a $250 fine for a second offense, and…

Felix OrtizCodes Committee

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S2876Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Allows a plaintiff to have a small claims court hearing in the municipality in which the claim arose

Allows a plaintiff to have a small claims court hearing in the municipality in which the claim arose.

James L. SewardJudiciary Committee

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A4258Assembly· 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.

Steven EnglebrightLabor Committee

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A4256Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development

Directs the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to fund and conduct the empire state games on an annual basis

Directs the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to fund and conduct the empire state games on an annual basis.

Steven EnglebrightTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

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A4257Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Requires institutions of the state and city university to disclose information on textbooks to stores selling textbooks in a timely manner

Requires institution, faculty and staff of state and city universities to provide all textbook retailers, upon request, with information on textbooks to be used in courses of study when any one…

Steven EnglebrightHigher Education Committee

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A4191Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Authorizes temporary parking permits for women in their third trimester of pregnancy

Authorizes temporary parking permits for women in their third trimester of pregnancy.

Dennis H. GabryszakTransportation Committee

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A4219Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Reference changed 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.

Harvey WeisenbergCodes Committee

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A4202Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in transportation

Provides for alternate forms of acceptable proof of identity upon the application for a license

Provides for alternate forms of acceptable proof of identity upon the application for a license; allows for foreign passports with or without visa stamps, valid documentation issued by the United…

Felix OrtizTransportation Committee

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A4185Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Requires parents of students disciplined for repeated disruptive activity to participate in programs with students

Requires parents of students disciplined for repeated disruptive activity to participate in parenting support, counseling and educational programs with students.

Nelson CastroEducation Committee

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A4183Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Prohibits the investment of public pension funds in entities doing business in Sudan

Prohibits the investment of public pension funds in entities doing business in Sudan.

Karim CamaraGovernmental Employees Committee

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A4204Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in higher education

Enacts the "Nurse of Tomorrow Act of 2011" to provide for grants to certain hospitals, schools and other entities for nurse recruitment, education and retention

Enacts the "Nurse of Tomorrow Act" to provide for grants from the state commissioner of education to public and not-for-profit hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, schools and other entities for…

N. Nick PerryHigher Education Committee

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A4205Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Creates within the office of general services a home ownership and local development program

Creates within the office of general services a home ownership and local development program.

Andrew RaiaGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4199Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in transportation

Prohibits the use of a hands-free mobile telephone by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age of 18

Prohibits the use of a hands-free mobile telephone by an operator of a motor vehicle under the age of 18.

Felix OrtizTransportation Committee

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A4174Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Establishes an electronic billing system for the prompt payment processing and payments of bills for health care entities

Establishes an electronic billing system for the prompt payment processing and payments of bills for health care entities; provides that prior to the establishment of such system that the…

William A. BarclayInsurance Committee

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S2862Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to the use of eminent domain

Establishes eminent domain shall only be used for public projects; establishes after any industrial development agency approves the use of eminent domain, the county legislature or the New York city…

John A. DeFranciscoJudiciary Committee

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S2864Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to insurance coverage for certain prostheses

Relates to insurance coverage for prostheses which are necessary to compensate for the loss of a limb due to accident, injury or disease or the treatment of such conditions provided a treating…

Kenneth P. LaValleInsurance Committee

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S2868Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides that the New York state canal corporation may sell or lease canal lands or personal property to governmental entities for less than fair market value

Provides that the New York state canal corporation may sell or lease certain canal lands or personal property to governmental entities for less than fair market value in the public interest.

Joseph A. GriffoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S2847Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· To attorney-general for opinion

Imposes term limits for the offices of governor, comptroller and attorney-general

Establishes term limits for the offices of governor, attorney-general and comptroller; limits the amount of time any person can act as governor.

Joseph A. GriffoJudiciary CommitteeLegal

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S2841Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Relates to the confidentiality of unemployment insurance information

Relates to the confidentiality of unemployment insurance information.

Diane J. SavinoLabor Committee

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S2821Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Authorizes city, town, and village industrial development agencies to merge and share services

Authorizes contiguous city, town, and village industrial development agencies to merge and authorizes industrial development agencies within the same county or counties to share services.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsLocal Government Committee

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S2822Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Establishes a small business energy assistance and advocacy services program

Establishes a small business energy assistance and advocacy services program as part of the division of small business to assist small businesses in accessing energy conservation, energy efficiency…

Andrea Stewart-CousinsCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S2819Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Notice of committee consideration - withdrawn

Establishes a prescription monitoring program

Establishes a prescription monitoring program; requires the department of health to create an electronic prescription monitoring program and requires pharmacists to submit certain information to…

Andrew J. LanzaHealth Committee

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S2816Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Enacts provisions relating to comprehensive motor vehicle reparations; including limited assignment of benefits; preclusion lift and mandatory arbitration

Enacts provisions relating to comprehensive motor vehicle reparations; provides for limited assignment of benefits; preclusion lift; burden of proof shift; mandatory arbitration; provider…

James L. SewardInsurance Committee

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