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

S2424Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
Establishes the New York state veterans cemetery act
Establishes the "New York state veterans cemetery act"; directs the division to conduct an investigation and study on the issue of the establishment of a New York state veterans cemetery program.
Greg BallVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee
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S2420Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education
Requires fingerprinting of prospective employees of special education schools for purposes of a criminal background check
Requires fingerprinting of prospective employees of special education schools for purposes of a criminal background check; defines "special education school"; allows school to establish procedures…
Stephen M. SalandEducation Committee

A2758Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Requires county clerks to designate one newspaper for the publication of judicial proceedings in the county

Requires county clerks to designate one newspaper or journal for the publication of every notice and advertisement of judicial proceedings in the county.

J. Gary PretlowJudiciary CommitteeLegal

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A2763Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Reduces sales tax by one percent on vehicles manufactured in the United States

Reduces sales tax on vehicles manufactured in the United states by one percent; provides that the commissioner of taxation and finance shall obtain a listing of such vehicles from the commissioner…

J. Gary PretlowWays And Means Committee

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A2761Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Authorizes counties, not wholly encompassed by a city, to increase the recording fee from $5 to $25, and the per page fee from $3 to $5

Authorizes counties, not wholly encompassed within a city, to increase, by county law, the recording fee from $5 to $25, and the per page fee from $3 to $5.

J. Gary PretlowJudiciary Committee

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A2762Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Requires insurers insuring property in floodplains to include damages done by wave action or windblown waves

Requires insurers insuring property in floodplains to include damages done by wave action or windblown waves and make available to all insureds who reside in single family homes in a floodplain…

J. Gary PretlowInsurance Committee

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A2760Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to the length of time that a person on a visa can hold a New York state driver's license or learner's permit

Relates to the length of time that a person on a visa can hold a New York state driver's license or learner's permit; driver's license or learner's permit shall expire upon the expiration of a visa…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A2801Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Mandates a code of ethics to be applied to school district employees in the prohibition of the use of school resources for personal gain

Mandates the trustees of common school districts and the board of education of every union free school district to establish a code of ethics to be applied to the prohibition of the use of school…

Michael J. FitzpatrickEducation Committee

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A2735Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in housing

Relates to community land mortgages and authorizes the state of New York mortgage agency to purchase community land mortgages from banks within the state

Relates to the purchase of community land mortgages; defines a community land mortgage as a mortgage that is secured by a first lien on a leasehold estate in real property that is improved by a…

Michael J. FitzpatrickHousing Committee

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A2748Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Directs the state comptroller to implement the federal authorization to encourage the use of mass transportation

Directs the state comptroller to implement the federal authorization to encourage the use of mass transportation by state employees.

J. Gary PretlowWays And Means Committee

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A2757Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to mental health

Provides reimbursement to licensed not-for-profit corporations providing the office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities services for retirement cost

Provides for the annual reimbursement to licensed not-for-profit corporations which provide direct care to consumers approved for service by the office of metal retardation and developmental…

J. Gary PretlowMental Health Committee

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A2781Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in agriculture

Creates the concentrated animal feeding operation environmental compliance revolving loan program

Creates the concentrated animal feeding operation environmental compliance revolving loan program.

Clifford CrouchAgriculture Committee

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A2737Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in housing

Provides for the de-regulation of rent-stabilized housing accommodations

Relates to the de-regulation of rent-stabilized housing accommodations; eliminates rent regulation for any regulated housing accommodation that becomes vacant on or after June 16, 2012; makes…

Michael J. FitzpatrickHousing CommitteeHousing

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A2741Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Allows certain uniformed personnel serving in foreign countries on behalf of the United States the same protection as other public employees serving in the military

Allows uniformed personnel who serve as interpreters assisting persons in police duty, serving in foreign countries on behalf of the United States government the same protection as other public…

Rhoda JacobsGovernmental Operations Committee

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A2751Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Designates ordinance officers of the city of Mount Vernon police department as peace officers

Designates ordinance officers of the city of Mount Vernon police department as peace officers; authorizes such officers to carry a firearm while performing duties as a peace officer if appropriate…

J. Gary PretlowCodes Committee

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A2749Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Establishes New York state public defense commission and provides for its powers and duties, including local fiscal relief for public defense expenses

Establishes the New York state public defense commission to oversee the provision of public defense services in the state; such commission shall establish public defense services standards, provide…

J. Gary PretlowJudiciary Committee

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A2752Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Increases the penalties for criminal impersonation in the first and second degrees

Increases the penalties for criminal impersonation in the first degree from a class E felony to a class D felony; increases the penalty for criminal impersonation in the second degree from a class A…

J. Gary PretlowCodes Committee

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A2739Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to the temporary suspension of a repair shop registration or license and the jurisdiction of repair shop appeals; repealer

Relates to the temporary suspension of a repair shop registration or license and the jurisdiction of repair shop appeals.

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A2756Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Requires hospital to offer DNA testing of newborns or take blood samples from newborns for future DNA testing

Requires hospitals to provide parents of newborns with the option to have a DNA test performed on their child or have a blood sample taken from the child and preserved for future DNA testing.

J. Gary PretlowHealth Committee

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A2782Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in consumer affairs and protection

Provides for the establishment of automotive glass replacement standards that are consistent with the federal motor vehicle safety standard requirements

Provides for the establishment of automotive glass replacement standards that are consistent with the federal motor vehicle safety standard requirements.

Clifford CrouchConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A2736Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to social services

Requires prior approval of a municipality with respect to site selection for adult care facility, and provides for a public hearing thereon

Provides that any person planning to establish one or more adult care facilities within a municipality shall inform the chief executive officer of such municipality of the nature, size and…

Michael J. FitzpatrickSocial Services Committee

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A2746Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Requires employers to present substantial evidence when contesting workers' compensation claims

Requires employers to present substantial evidence when contesting workers' compensation claims; directs the workers' compensation board to award a claimant legal fees, if it finds that an employer…

N. Nick PerryLabor Committee

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A2747Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Relates to chemical testing for prospective foster parents

Relates to chemical testing for prospective foster parents; includes, but is not limited to drug and alcohol testing; authorizes office of children and family services to issue random chemical…

J. Gary PretlowChildren And Families Committee

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A2753Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Permits the Church of Jesus Christ (Apostolic), Inc. to file an application for a real property tax exemption

Permits the Church of Jesus Christ (Apostolic), Inc., located at 332-340 South Columbus Avenue in the city of Mount Vernon, to file an application for a real property tax exemption.

J. Gary PretlowReal Property Taxation Committee

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A2755Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local governments

Authorizes industrial development agencies to provide assistance to qualified residential facilities

Authorizes industrial development agencies to provide technical and financial assistance to qualified residential facilities.

J. Gary PretlowLocal Governments CommitteeLocal Government

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A2784Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Clarifies that guide dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs are allowed in public places during their training and socialization process

Clarifies that guide dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs are allowed in public places during their training and socialization process; provides that such dog must wear an identifying item stating…

Clifford CrouchGovernmental Operations Committee

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A2765Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Extends the time period for which a defendant may be held in custody for drug related offenses

Extends the time period from 5 to 10 days for which a defendant may be held in custody for drug sale or possession offenses while waiting lab results on testing of the substance for which they were…

J. Gary PretlowCodes Committee

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A2764Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Provides for implementation of domestic violence employee awareness and assistance policies by employers and grants disability benefits credit therefor

Provides for the implementation of domestic violence employee awareness and assistance policies by employers and grants a disability benefits insurance premium credit to the employer for the…

J. Gary PretlowLabor Committee

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A2721Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development

Provides N.Y. city may assess tickets for professional sporting events for use by city school district

Provides city of one million or more may assess tickets for professional sporting events for use by city school district.

Barbara ClarkTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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S2417Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Increases penalties for certain crimes against persons under 16 years of age

Increases penalties for certain crimes against persons under 16 years of age; creates new crimes of aggravated assault upon a person under 16 years of age and endangering the welfare of a child in…

Bill PerkinsCodes Committee

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A2694Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Establishes a housing part of the city court for the city of Yonkers

Establishes a housing part for city court of Yonkers to have jurisdiction of such actions and proceedings; including but not limited to enforcement and foreclosure of liens, injunctions and…

J. Gary PretlowJudiciary Committee

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S2411Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Authorizes the use of closed-circuit television for the taking of testimony from a witness who is determined to be adverse

Authorizes the use of closed-circuit television for the taking of testimony from a witness who is determined to be adverse; a witness is adverse when he or she is called to testify in a criminal…

Bill PerkinsCodes Committee

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A2685Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Expands scope of criminal mischief to include cases wherein a person intentionally damages property of another with intent to harass, annoy, or alarm

Expands scope of criminal mischief to include cases wherein a person intentionally damages property of another with intent to harass, annoy, or alarm; permits offenders to be prosecuted…

J. Gary PretlowCodes CommitteeLegal

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A2691Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Creates a distinctive plate for New York state licensed mental health counselors

Creates a distinctive plate for New York state licensed mental health counselors.

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A2686Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Excludes environmental contamination from consideration as a factor for real property assessment

Excludes environmental contamination from consideration as a factor for assessment.

J. Gary PretlowReal Property Taxation Committee

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A2687Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to social services

Provides for establishing a demonstration program implementing a dual track child protective program in Westchester county

Enacts the "Westchester county dual track demonstration project"; provides for establishing a demonstration program implementing a dual track child protective program in Westchester county; provides…

J. Gary PretlowSocial Services Committee

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A2692Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to election law

Requires local boards of elections to verify the number of enrolled members of a party in an election district

Requires local boards of elections to verify the number of enrolled members of a party in an election district and reject all petitions where there are no enrolled members of a party in such district.

J. Gary PretlowElection Law Committee

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A2695Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Authorizes the city school district of Mount Vernon to expend the proceeds of bonds or notes for projects set forth in bond resolutions

Authorizes the city school district of the city of Mount Vernon, New York to expend the proceeds of bonds or notes issued pursuant to the bond resolutions for the projects set forth in the bond…

J. Gary PretlowCities Committee

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A2697Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Authorizes a special account to create safe city streets, safe city, safe schools program in city of Yonkers

Authorizes the city of Yonkers to establish a separate fund into which revenue earmarked for the safe city, safe streets, safe schools program will be deposited.

J. Gary PretlowCities Committee

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A2693Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Includes chiropractors in health maintenance organizations

Includes chiropractic services within the definition of "comprehensive health services" for purposes of health maintenance organizations; enables a member of a health maintenance organization to…

J. Gary PretlowHealth Committee

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S2413Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Authorizes the commissioner of labor to implement rules and regulations regarding the removal of lead, asbestos and other hazardous waste

Authorizes the commissioner of labor to implement rules and regulations regarding the removal of lead, asbestos, and other hazardous waste.

Bill PerkinsLabor Committee

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A2684Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Authorizes the assessor of the town of Wappinger Falls to exempt the Grace Baptist Church from real property taxes

Authorizes the assessor of the town of Wappinger Falls to accept an application for exemption from real property taxes for the 1995-1996 assessment roll from the Grace Baptist Church for a certain…

J. Gary PretlowReal Property Taxation Committee

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A2690Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in higher education

Transfers any unspent funds from the regents health care professional opportunity scholarship program to the regents physician loan forgiveness program

Transfers any unspent funds from the regents health care professional opportunity scholarship program to the regents physician loan forgiveness program and provides direction to distribute these…

J. Gary PretlowHigher Education Committee

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A2698Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Includes within class D felony of assault in the second degree the reckless assault of a child less than 7 years old resulting in serious physical injury

Includes within the provisions of the class D felony of assault in the second degree, the reckless causation of serious physical injury to an infant under seven years of age, by a person eighteen…

J. Gary PretlowCodes Committee

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A2681Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local governments

Expands the provisions of the urban development action area act

Expands the provisions of the urban development action area act by amending the definition of municipality and eligible area to include any city instead of specifically applying to a city with one…

Michael J. FitzpatrickLocal Governments CommitteeLocal Government

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A2682Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in health

Requires notice to emergency personnel of exposure to HIV infected persons

Requires an attending physician to provide notification to peace officers, firefighters, ambulance workers and other paid or volunteer emergency personnel of exposure to HIV infected persons where…

Michael J. FitzpatrickHealth Committee

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A2683Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Requires the electronic and print publication of certain school district reports; defines "local officer or employee" to include school officials

Requires the electronic and print publication of certain school district reports within 7 days after approval; defines "local officer or employee" to include certain school officials.

Michael J. FitzpatrickEducation Committee

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A2680Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in housing

Authorizes state of New York mortgage agency to purchase labor organization assisted forward commitment mortgages from banks

Authorizes state of New York mortgage agency to purchase labor organization assisted forward commitment mortgages from banks; sets criteria for labor organization participation; requires them to…

Michael J. FitzpatrickHousing Committee

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