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

S2546Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government
Relates to the discretion in granting real property tax exemptions for certain corporations or associations; repealer
Relates to the discretion of localities in granting real property tax exemptions to real property owned by a corporation or association which is organized exclusively for purposes related to the…
John J. BonacicLocal Government Committee
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S2548Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance
Relates to additional financial disclosure by the temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly
Requires additional financial disclosure by the temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly relating to outside sources of income for services rendered by such legislative…
John J. BonacicFinance Committee

S2549Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Relates to restricting certain business or professional activities by certain former members of the legislature

Relates to restricting certain business or professional activities by former speaker of the assembly, temporary president of the senate and majority leader of the senate.

John J. BonacicFinance Committee

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S2550Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to the hiring of certain legislative employees

Relates to the hiring of certain legislative employees; requires certain non-partisan legislative employees to be hired from a list developed through a competitive examination; includes payroll,…

John J. BonacicInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A3366Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Requires the preparation of a comprehensive economic development plan for the use of eminent domain when the primary purpose is economic development

Requires the preparation of a comprehensive economic development plan for the use of eminent domain when the primary purpose is economic development and certain residential premises are to be…

J. Gary PretlowJudiciary Committee

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A3367Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in libraries and education technology

Authorizes the establishment of a public library revolving loan fund

Authorizes the establishment of a public library revolving loan fund to provide loans to municipalities for local public library projects at an interest rate two points below the prime rate.

J. Gary PretlowLibraries And Education Technology CommitteeEducation

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A3374Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Ordered to third reading cal.133

Relates to the definition of freshwater wetlands; repealer

Relates to the definition of freshwater wetlands; repeals section relating to the applicability of the freshwater wetlands article; provides authority of DEC over wetlands which are one acre or…

Robert SweeneyOn the Assembly floor

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A3353Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Exempts veterans organizations in New York city from city sewer and water charges

Exempts veterans organizations in New York city, as defined in section 452 of the real property tax law, from payment of city sewer and water charges.

Steven CymbrowitzCities Committee

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S2524Senate· 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;…

Jeffrey D. KleinHealth Committee

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S2522Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Directs the division of criminal justice services to provide criminal background checks to nonprofit mentoring programs free of charge

Directs the division of criminal justice services to provide criminal background checks to nonprofit mentoring programs free of charge.

Owen H. JohnsonChildren And Families Committee

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S2523Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Establishes a distinctive "Pink Ribbon" license plate and provides for the use of the service charge for breast cancer education and support

Establishes a distinctive "Pink Ribbon" license plate for which there is an additional annual service charge of $25; establishes the "breast cancer education and support fund"; provides for…

Owen H. JohnsonTransportation Committee

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S2519Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Extends the end of the period of service during World War II until December 31, 1946

Extends the end of the period of service constituting World War II until December 31, 1946 for purposes of retirement, public service and veterans' real property tax exemptions.

Owen H. JohnsonEducation Committee

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S2521Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Establishes a distinctive plate honoring the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America

Establishes a distinctive plate honoring the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.

Owen H. JohnsonTransportation Committee

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A3293Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· To attorney-general for opinion

Authorizes and limits casino gambling in the county of Sullivan

Authorizes and limits casino gambling in the county of Sullivan; provides that amounts offered as prizes for games shall be subject to the approval of the legislature which periodically shall revise…

J. Gary PretlowRacing And Wagering Committee

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A3316Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Enacts a comprehensive complaint review procedure for the New York city water board

Enacts a comprehensive complaint review procedure for the New York city water board in its processing of grievances brought by water and sewer customers, including the imposition of time limitations…

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A3322Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Creates downstate New York power authority

Establishes the Downstate New York Power Authority to purchase or condemn properties of the Consolidated Edison Company to own and operate electric and gas utility service for the benefit of the…

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S2513Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Authorizes the city of New York to discontinue use of certain park land and convey it to the St. Michael's cemetery

Authorizes the city of New York to discontinue use of certain park land and convey it to the St.

Michael GianarisCities Committee

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A3282Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Authorizes the commissioner of education to provide grants to school districts and BOCES to implement prenatal care initiatives

Authorizes the commissioner of education to provide grants to school districts and BOCES to assist pregnant students in planning for continued education during and after such pregnancy.

Michele TitusEducation Committee

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S2509Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

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 the 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…

Michael GianarisVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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A3275Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Penalizes crimes of vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter as felonies when committed while driving with a suspended or revoked license

Penalizes crimes of vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter as felonies when such crimes are committed while driving with a suspended or revoked license.

Robert SweeneyCodes Committee

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A3262Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in libraries and education technology

Enacts the "New Century Libraries: Libraries 2011 act"

Enacts the "New Century Libraries; Libraries 2011 act"; increases the apportionment of state aid to libraries and library services throughout the state; provides for adult and family literacy…

J. Gary PretlowLibraries And Education Technology Committee

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A3258Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Relates to fairness in competitive bidding

Creates a right of action in favor of a contractor whose bid is denied against the winning bidder where such winning bidder knowingly misclassified one or more of its employees as independent…

N. Nick PerryLabor Committee

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A3266Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to social services

Sets an asset eligibility ceiling of $50,000 for medicaid assistance eligibility

Sets an asset eligibility ceiling of $50,000 for medicaid assistance eligibility.

Robin SchimmingerSocial Services Committee

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A3247Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Authorizes a distinctive license plate for members of the Nurse Practitioner Association New York State

Authorizes a distinctive license plate for members of the Nurse Practitioner Association New York State.

Joseph MorelleTransportation Committee

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A3259Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in tourism, parks, arts and sports development

Allows cities with a population of 150,000 or more to impose a twenty-five cent fee on sporting event tickets and to use the money collected for sport programs

Authorizes cities with a population of one hundred fifty thousand or more to impose an additional twenty-five cent fee upon the ticket price of four dollars or more for any sporting event held…

N. Nick PerryTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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A3263Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in local governments

Increases project size for which separate contracts on public work are required; repealer

Increases project size for which separate contracts on public work are required.

Robin SchimmingerLocal Governments Committee

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S2505Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Authorizes the state mortgage agency to purchase veterans' assisted forward commitment mortgages from banks within the state

Authorizes the state mortgage agency to purchase veterans' assisted forward commitment mortgages from banks within the state; requires the board of directors of the state mortgage agency to…

Roy J. McDonaldVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2498Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Creates a wage tax credit for employers who employ New York national guard men and women, reservists, volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel

Creates a wage tax credit for employers who employ New York national guard men and women, reservists, volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel.

Roy J. McDonaldInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2503Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Provides that students who have an IEP shall not be required to take more than one regents examination in any given day

Provides that students who have an IEP shall not be required to take more than one regents examination in any given day.

Roy J. McDonaldEducation Committee

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A3207Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Prohibits the appointment of paid employees of the city of Yonkers as members of the board of education of the city school district of such city

Prohibits the appointment of paid employees of the city of Yonkers or any public benefit corporation thereof as members of the board of education of the city school district of such city; requires…

J. Gary PretlowEducation CommitteeEducation

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A3205Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Prohibits discrimination in promotion of police officers who fail to meet their employer's ticket quotas

Prohibits discrimination in the promotion of police officers who fail to meet their employer's traffic ticket quota.

J. Gary PretlowLabor Committee

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A3210Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the general powers of the public service commission in respect to gas and electric corporations

Relates to the general powers of the public service commission in respect to gas and electric corporations; authorizes the public service commission to require gas and electric corporations to…

J. Gary PretlowCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

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A3202Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in veterans' affairs

Establishes real property tax exemption for persons in armed forces serving in hostile areas

Establishes a real property tax exemption for the primary residence of a member of the armed forces engaging in hazardous service; the state shall compensate municipalities for lost tax revenue…

J. Gary PretlowVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A3211Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Reference changed to correction

Requires the members of the state board of parole, and parole hearing officers to be composed of a proportionate share of residents

Requires the membership of the state board of parole, and parole hearing officers to be composed of a proportionate share of residents of each county to reflect the state's inmate population.

N. Nick PerryCodes Committee

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A3206Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Establishes training and registration requirements for kidney dialysis patient care technicians

Establishes training and registration requirements for kidney dialysis patient care technicians.

J. Gary PretlowHealth CommitteeHealth

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A3208Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to election law

Relates to the appointment of commissioners of elections

Relates to the appointment of commissioners of elections; provides that once a party recommends a person for commissioner of elections the local legislative body automatically approve the…

J. Gary PretlowElection Law Committee

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A3180Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Authorizes state and municipal agencies to regulate use of geographic information systems materials after the disclosure thereof under freedom of information law

Authorizes state and municipal agencies to establish rules and regulations for the use, distribution, duplication, sale and resale of geographic information systems materials disclosed under the…

J. Gary PretlowGovernmental Operations Committee

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A3174Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Requires charitable solicitations made by the use of containers left unattended to post the percentage of the collection that actually goes to the charitable purpose

Requires charitable solicitations made by the use of containers left unattended to post on the container the percentage of the collection that actually goes to the charitable purpose.

J. Gary PretlowGovernmental Operations Committee

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A3175Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Expands requirements for public notification of public meetings

Establishes when a public body has the ability to do so that the time and place of a public meeting shall be conspicuously posted on an internet website and sent by electronic mail to any…

J. Gary PretlowGovernmental Operations Committee

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A3177Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Requires certain health insurance policies to provide coverage for diagnostic testing for ovarian cancer

Provides that every health insurance policy which provides coverage for hospital, surgical or medical care shall provide coverage for the standard diagnostic testing for ovarian cancer upon the…

J. Gary PretlowInsurance Committee

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A3179Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Requires weapons and ammunition to be secured when being transported and imposes a fine of at least $1,000 for violation

Requires all motor vehicles transporting five or more weapons or ammunition for five or more weapons to have a separate storage area secured by padlock or combination lock and all such weapons and…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A3155Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Creates a cellulosic ethanol task force to prevent and reduce the production and emanation of greenhouse gases

Creates a cellulosic ethanol task force to prevent and reduce the production and emanation of greenhouse gases.

Clifford CrouchEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A3143Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in consumer affairs and protection

Provides for the regulation of unsolicited circulars

Provides for the regulation of unsolicited circulars; authorizes the governing body of any county or city in the state of New York to establish, by adoption of a local law, a registry for residents…

Nancy CalhounConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A3128Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing

Provides for the limitation of rent increases after vacancy of a rent regulated housing accommodation

Provides for the limitation of rent increases after vacancy of a housing accommodation under the Rent Regulation Reform Act of 1997 by providing that the statutory allowance in such Act replaces and…

J. Gary PretlowHousing Committee

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A3123Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Makes provisions to protect indoor air quality including indoor air quality plans by building owners and air quality standards and investigations

Makes provisions for the protection of indoor air quality including the requirement that building owners develop and maintain an indoor environmental plan and undertake other responsibilities…

Donna LupardoHealth Committee

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A3115Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Creates a tax surcharge to fund an omnibus education financing plan in New York city

Creates a tax surcharge to fund an omnibus education financing plan in New York city; also provides for a maintenance of effort requirement.

Barbara ClarkWays And Means Committee

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A3130Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Provides for the time period bases and manner of payment of employment preparation education apportionment state aid

Provides for the time period bases and manner of payment of employment preparation education apportionment state aid.

J. Gary PretlowEducation Committee

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