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

S6602Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.223
Extends Cattaraugus county's mortgage recording tax through December 1, 2015
Extends Cattauragus county's mortgage recording tax through December 1, 2015.
Catharine YoungSigned by Governor
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A9442Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.139
Provides that school aid shall not be reduced if a school is closed due to extraordinary circumstances, emergency or disaster
Provides that school aid shall not be reduced if a school is closed due to extraordinary circumstances, emergency or disaster and such days cannot be made up prior to scheduled regents exams.
Donna LupardoSigned by Governor

A9450Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.140

Authorizes Christopher Rowe to take the competitive examination for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible list for a certain position

Authorizes Christopher Rowe to take the competitive examination for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible list for a certain position as village patrolman in the village of…

Sam RobertsSigned by Governor

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A9454Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.141

Extends provisions of chapter 396 of the laws of 2010 relating to temporary retail permits

Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of the alcoholic beverage control law relating to temporary retail permits; provides that such provisions expire on October 12, 2013.

Robin SchimmingerSigned by Governor

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A9432Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.138

Authorizes Paul Liberatore to apply for retroactive membership in the New York state and local police and fire retirement system

Authorize Paul Liberatore to apply for retroactive membership in the New York state and local police and fire retirement system.

Thomas AbinantiSigned by Governor

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S6578Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.222

Relates to authorizing the use of revenues from sewer rents for certain infrastructure payments in the village of Sherburne

Authorizes the use of revenues from sewer rents for certain non-sewer related infrastructure payments in the village of Sherburne.

James L. SewardSigned by Governor

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A9400Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.137

Extends the chief administrator of the courts' authority to allow referees to determine certain applications to a family court for an order of protection

Extends the chief administrator of the courts' authority to allow referees to determine certain applications to a family court for an order of protection.

Helene WeinsteinSigned by Governor

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S6550Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.221

Authorizes the Farmingdale public library to submit an application for real property tax exemption to the assessor of the county of Nassau

Authorizes the Farmingdale public library to submit an application for real property tax exemption to the assessor of the county of Nassau.

Kemp HannonSigned by Governor

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A9391Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.136

Relates to eligibility for state aid for certain independent institutions of higher learning

Relates to eligibility for state aid for certain independent institutions of higher learning; provides that a former two-year institution may elect to continue to receive associate level degree…

Crystal Peoples-StokesSigned by Governor

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S6536Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.220

Relates to adding a second non-voting member to the Niagara Frontier transportation authority

Adds a second non-voting member to the Niagara Frontier transportation authority who shall represent the transit dependent or disabled community.

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

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S6531Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.219

Relates to designating a portion of the state highway system between Deansboro and Clinton, NY the Deputy Kurt Wyman Memorial Highway

Relates to designating a portion of the state highway system between Deansboro and Clinton, NY the "Deputy Kurt Wyman Memorial Highway".

Joseph A. GriffoSigned by Governor

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A9347Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.135

Relates to adding the superintendent of financial services to the early intervention coordinating council

Relates to adding the superintendent of financial services to the early intervention coordinating council.

Anthony BrindisiSigned by Governor

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S6513Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.218

Relates to changing the name of the Delhi Central School District to the Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi

Directs the commissioner of education to change the name of the Delhi Central School District to the Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi.

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

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S6507Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.217

Relates to increasing the aggregate cap on liabilities for life insurers under the life insurance guaranty corporation

Relates to increasing the aggregate cap on liabilities for life insurers under the life insurance guaranty corporation for the purposes of determining assessments on insurers.

James L. SewardSigned by Governor

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S6501Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.216

Extends from December 1, 2012 until December 1, 2015, the expiration of the authority of the county of Hamilton to impose a mortgage tax

Extends from December 1, 2012 until December 1, 2015, the expiration of the authority of the county of Hamilton to impose a mortgage tax.

Betty LittleSigned by Governor

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S6500Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.215

Requires general hospitals treating newborns to offer parents, persons in parental relation and caregivers Bordetella pertussis (whooping cough) vaccinations

Requires general hospitals treating newborns to offer parents, persons in parental relation and caregivers Bordetella pertussis (whooping cough) vaccinations.

Kemp HannonSigned by Governor

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A9294Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.134

Relates to certain payments to the horsemen's organization

Relates to certain payments to the horsemen's organization.

J. Gary PretlowSigned by Governor

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A9286Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.133

Adds the Allegheny river and Cattaraugus creek to the definition of "inland waterways" for purposes of waterfront revitalization

Adds the Allegheny river and Cattaraugus creek to the definition of "inland waterways" for purposes of waterfront revitalization.

Joseph GiglioSigned by Governor

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S6466Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.214

Authorizes a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse or emergency medical technician to act as a designated camp health director

Authorizes a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or emergency medical technician to act as a designated camp health director or to provide…

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

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S6422Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.213

Authorizes the assessor of the town of Islip to accept an application for a real property tax exemption for a certain parcel owned by the Morgan Center

Authorizes the assessor of the town of Islip to accept an application for a real property tax exemption for a certain parcel owned by the Morgan Center.

Owen H. JohnsonSigned by Governor

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A9222Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.132

Authorizes the town of Inlet to offer a 20 year retirement plan to police officer John Harrington

Authorizes the town of Inlet to offer a 20 year retirement plan to police officer John Harrington.

Teresa SaywardSigned by Governor

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S6399Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.212

Defines and fixes the exact and precise boundary line between the county of Orange and the county of Sullivan

Defines and fixes the exact and precise boundary line between the county of Orange and the county of Sullivan.

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

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A9182Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.131

Relates to specifying the time frame under which the village of Southampton shall pay certain retirement costs

Relates to authorizing the village of Southampton, in the county of Suffolk, to offer certain retirement options to police officer Theodore Raffel, Jr.; specifies the time frame under which the…

Fred ThieleSigned by Governor

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S6379Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.211

Authorizes the assessor of the town of Ramapo, in the county of Rockland, to accept an application from Upper Room House of Worship for a property tax exemption

Authorizes the assessor of the town of Ramapo, in the county of Rockland, to accept an application from Upper Room House of Worship for a property tax exemption.

David CarlucciSigned by Governor

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S6378Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.210

Authorizes the assessor of the town of Ramapo, in the county of Rockland, to accept an application from Congregation Ahavas Yisrael for a property tax exemption

Authorizes the assessor of the town of Ramapo, in the county of Rockland, to accept an application from Congregation Ahavas Yisrael for a property tax exemption.

David CarlucciSigned by Governor

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S6377Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.209

Authorizes the village of Airmont, town of Ramapo, county of Rockland, to file an exemption from real property taxes

Authorizes the village of Airmont, town of Ramapo, county of Rockland, to file an exemption from real property taxes.

David CarlucciSigned by Governor

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S6376Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.208

Authorizes Konbit Neg Lakay to file an application for exemption from real property taxes

Authorizes Konbit Neg Lakay located in the village of Spring Valley, town of Ramapo, county of Rockland, to file an application for exemption from real property taxes.

David CarlucciSigned by Governor

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S6363Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.207

Extends the period of time during which the Brookville library funding district in the town of Oyster Bay, Nassau county may be established

Extends the period of time during which the Brookville library funding district in the town of Oyster Bay, Nassau county may be established.

Carl L. MarcellinoSigned by Governor

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A9107Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.130

Authorizes the commissioner of health to issue a death certificate to any applicant upon the request of a sibling of the deceased

Authorizes the commissioner of health to issue a death certificate to any applicant upon the request of a sibling of the deceased.

Aileen GuntherSigned by Governor

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S6313Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.206

Relates to extending the authorization for the county of Greene to impose an additional mortgage recording tax until 2014

Extends the authorization for the county of Greene to impose an additional mortgage recording tax until 2014.

James L. SewardSigned by Governor

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S6301Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.205

Authorizes the Beth El Synagogue of New Rochelle to apply for a real property tax exemption for certain property in the city of New Rochelle, county of Westchester

Authorizes the Beth El Synagogue of New Rochelle to apply for a real property tax exemption for certain property in the city of New Rochelle, county of Westchester.

Suzi OppenheimerSigned by Governor

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S6298Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.204

Authorizes the Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center to retroactively apply for real property tax exemptions in Oceanside

Authorizes the Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center to retroactively apply for real property tax exemptions for certain properties in Oceanside, Nassau County.

Dean G. SkelosSigned by Governor

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S6297Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.203

Authorizes Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan, Inc. to apply for a retroactive real property tax exemption for a parcel in the county of Nassau

Authorizes Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan, Inc. of the Town of Hempstead to apply for a retroactive real property tax exemption for a certain parcel in the county of Nassau.

Dean G. SkelosSigned by Governor

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A9103Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.129

Relates to a partial tax exemption for new residential reconstruction, alteration or improvement of residential structures in cities with a certain population

Relates to a partial tax exemption for new residential reconstruction, alteration or improvement of residential structures in cities with a certain population.

Gary FinchSigned by Governor

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S6240Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.202

Creates a designation in honor of William Cullen Bryant

Designates the Roslyn Viaduct over Hempstead Harbor in honor of William Cullen Bryant.

Jack M. MartinsSigned by Governor

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S6237Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.201

Relates to the collection of supervision fees from persons on community supervision

Relates to the collection of supervision fees from persons on community supervision and provides that the department may promulgate rules and regulations to establish alternative methods for payment…

Ruben DiazSigned by Governor

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S6233Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.200

Authorizes the reestablishment of the existence of the Middletown community development agency

Authorizes the reestablishment of the existence of the Middletown community development agency.

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

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S6193Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.199

Authorizes assessor of the town of Islip, county of Suffolk to exempt certain parcels owned by BB/S Facilities Management Corporation from taxation

Authorizes assessor of town of Islip, County of Suffolk to exempt certain parcels owned by BB/S Facilities Management Corporation from taxation.

Lee M. ZeldinSigned by Governor

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S6185Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.197

Authorizes the Holy Ghost Headquarters Prayer Band Mission to apply for a retroactive real property tax exemption for a parcel in the county of Nassau

Authorizes the Holy Ghost Headquarters Prayer Band Mission to apply for a retroactive real property tax exemption for a certain parcel in the county of Nassau.

Dean G. SkelosSigned by Governor

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S6186Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.198

Authorizes the Grayson Street Assembly to apply for a retroactive real property tax exemption for a parcel in the county of Nassau

Authorizes the Grayson Street Assembly to apply for a retroactive real property tax exemption for a certain parcel in the county of Nassau.

Dean G. SkelosSigned by Governor

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A8971Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.128

Authorizes the state, local governments and public authorities to arrange for redeposit of moneys through a deposit placement program

Authorizes the state, local governments and public authorities to arrange for redeposit of moneys through a deposit placement program through a bank or trust company that serves as custodian with…

William MagnarelliSigned by Governor

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S6162Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.196

Authorizes the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the Town of Hempstead to apply for a real property tax exemption for a parcel in the county of Nassau

Authorizes the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the town of Hempstead to apply for a real property tax exemption for a certain parcel in the county of Nassau.

Dean G. SkelosSigned by Governor

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S6114Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.195

Relates to the number of trustees of the Wallkill public library district in the town of Shawangunk, Ulster county

Permits the Wallkill public library district in the town of Shawangunk, Ulster county to reduce the number of trustees to seven.

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

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S6078Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.194

Authorizes the town of Frankfort to finance a litigation settlement by the issuance of serial bonds and/or anticipation notes

Authorizes the town of Frankfurt to finance a litigation settlement by the issuance of serial bonds and/or anticipation notes.

James L. SewardSigned by Governor

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A8843Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.127

Provides for a period of probable usefulness to the payment for a separation incentive program by the town of Southampton

Provides for a period of probable usefulness to the payment for a separation incentive program by the town of Southampton.

Fred ThieleSigned by Governor

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S6039Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.193

Extends the application of the clean heating fuel credit until January 1, 2017

Extends the application of the clean heating fuel credit until January 1, 2017.

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

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A8672Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.226

Grants retroactive tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Tamara Hemminger

Grants retroactive tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Tamara Hemminger.

Brian KolbSigned by Governor

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A8627Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.126

Relates to the incorporation of co-operative property/casualty insurance companies and to the keeping of records by such companies

Relates to the incorporation of co-operative property/casualty insurance companies and to the keeping of records by such companies.

Aileen GuntherSigned by Governor

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A8556Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.125

Extends the occupancy tax in the city of Rye until September 1, 2015

Extends the occupancy tax in the city of Rye until September 1, 2015.

George LatimerSigned by Governor

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A8555Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.124

Extends the occupancy tax in the city of New Rochelle until September 1, 2015

Extends the occupancy tax in the city of New Rochelle until September 1, 2015.

George LatimerSigned by Governor

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