Bills by

Patrick M. Gallivan

Senator

15,927 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →gallivan@nysenate.gov

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

15,927 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

A6137Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to labor
Relates to increasing the maximum benefit rate for unemployment insurance
Relates to increasing the maximum benefit rate for unemployment insurance.
Keith L.T. WrightLabor Committee
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A6131Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to housing
Requires hearing by the DHCR prior to order of decontrol for failure to respond to income certification material relating to high income rent decontrol
Requires hearing by the division of housing and community renewal prior to order of decontrol for a tenant's failure to respond to income certification material relating to high income rent…
Brian KavanaghHousing Committee
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A5868Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend (t) and recommit to governmental operations

Requires additional disclosures from lobbyists

Requires additional disclosures from lobbyists including: campaign contributions to elected officials; existing business relationships or associations with public officials; and the names of family…

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A5870Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to governmental operations

Relates to the registration fees for certain lobbying entities; repealer

Relates to the registration fees for certain lobbying entities; amends the definition of "lobbying" to include attempts to influence actions of public officials related to the procurement of goods…

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A5832Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to ways and means

Relates to providing a tax credit for the purchase of gun safety equipment

Provides a 25% tax credit against personal income taxes for the purchase of gun safety equipment up to $500.

Brian KavanaghWays And Means Committee

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S3596Senate· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations

Provides a tax check off box on personal income tax return forms for the life pass it on trust fund

Provides a tax checkoff box on personal income tax return forms for gifts for the life pass it on trust fund for gifts for organ and tissue donation outreach and research.

Eric AdamsInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A4934Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend (t) and recommit to election law

Requires certain language on contribution forms & prohibits candidates for election to a public office from accepting contributions from charitable organizations

Requires certain language on contribution forms & prohibits candidates for election to a public office from accepting contributions from charitable organizations; provides for a civil fine of $500…

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A4836Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to voluntary discontinuances when responsive pleadings are not required

Extends the time period in which a voluntary discontinuance of a civil action may be obtained without the need for a court order or stipulation of settlement; gives flexibility to parties who may…

Aravella SimotasStricken

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S2986Senate· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to local government

Requires applicants for subdivision review to obtain confirmation from school district that parcel to be subdivided is actually within school district's boundary

Requires applicants for subdivision review to obtain confirmation from school district that parcel to be subdivided is actually within school district's boundary.

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

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A4358Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to ways and means

Repeals provision that volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers who receive a real property tax exemption for service may not receive the income tax credit; repealer

Repeals the provision of law that volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers who receive a real property tax exemption for service may not receive the income tax credit for such service.

William MageeWays And Means Committee

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S2909Senate· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Provides that a business entity may not alter caller identification information with the intent to defraud or harass a third party or the recipient of the call

Provides that a business entity may not provide false caller identification with the intent to defraud or harass any party; provides definition of business entity.

Lee M. ZeldinFinance Committee

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A4196Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Relates to amount of apportionments of deficiencies in apportionments of state monies to certain nonpublic schools to reimburse them for their expenses in complying

Relates to amount of apportionments and deficiencies in apportionments of state monies to certain nonpublic schools to reimburse them for their expenses in complying with certain state requirements.

Joseph LentolWays And Means Committee

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S2710Senate· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Establishes the biosciences commercialization assistance fund within the foundation for science, technology and innovation

Establishes the biosciences commercialization fund within the foundation for science, technology and innovation.

Mark GrisantiFinance Committee

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A3794Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to ways and means

Enacts a balanced budget requirement and creates the New York state governmental accounting review board

Enacts a balanced budget requirement and creates the New York state governmental accounting review board.

Joseph MorelleWays And Means Committee

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A3427Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to health

Establishes the save our sight program and the save our sight fund to provide vision screening and educational information

Establishes the save our sight program and the save our sight fund to promote vision health and safety for children; targets children with amblyopia for support regarding such children's vision;…

Keith L.T. WrightHealth Committee

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A3408Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Provides a tax credit for certain investments in certified bank capital companies to provide venture capital for certain small business enterprises

Provides a tax credit for certain investments in certified bank capital companies to provide venture capital for small business enterprises which have traditionally experienced difficulty in…

Robin SchimmingerStricken

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A3324Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Committed to corporations, authorities and commissions

Authorizes the dormitory authority of the state of New York to sell certain land in the county of Queens to the Indian Cultural and Community Center, Inc.

Barbara ClarkCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A3267Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to the collection of DNA samples of designated offenders, the preservation of biological evidence and establishes the commission of exoneration review

Relates to the collection of DNA samples of designated offenders, retention and confidentiality of DNA samples, collection and preservation of biological evidence, and the establishment of the…

Robin SchimmingerStricken

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A2992Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to higher education

Relates to certification as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS)

Relates to certification as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS).

Barbara LiftonHigher Education Committee

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A2884Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to ways and means

Provides a maximum $500 tax credit for taxpayer expenses not compensated by insurance related to the purchase of a qualified hearing aid

Provides a maximum $500 tax credit for taxpayer expenses, not compensated by insurance or otherwise, related to the purchase of a qualified hearing aid for the taxpayer or a dependent; limited to…

Joseph MorelleWays And Means Committee

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A2807Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Committed to insurance

Relates to providing health insurance coverage to domestic partners of insured persons

Requires insurers providing family health insurance coverage to offer coverage for the domestic partner of an insured person according to qualification standards to be adopted by the superintendent.

Daniel O'DonnellInsurance Committee

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A2674Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Committed to housing

Relates to rent regulation

Relates to rent regulation; relates to recovery of certain housing accommodations by a landlord; relates to the declaration of emergencies for certain rental housing accommodations; extends certain…

Vito LopezHousing Committee

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A2622Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to insurance

Requires insurance coverage for craniofacial disorders

Requires insurance coverage under health insurance plans for diagnosis and treatment of craniofacial disorder; provides a referral from a health care provider under contract with the policy may be…

Rhoda JacobsInsurance Committee

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A2452Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· To attorney-general for opinion

Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow a district court judge to serve as a family court judge in the judicial district of his or her residence

Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow a district court judge to temporarily serve as a family court judge in the judicial district of his or her residence.

Charles LavineJudiciary Committee

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A1760Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to corporations, authorities and commissions

Eliminates a number of filing fees imposed on businesses by the department of state; repealers

Eliminates a number of filing fees imposed on businesses by the department of state pursuant to the business corporation law, the executive law and the not-for-profit corporation law; eliminates…

Joseph MorelleCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A1735Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to higher education

Relates to the granting of higher education degrees by authorized institutions; repealer

Relates to the granting of higher education degrees by authorized institutions; provides that no entity shall confer a degree upon an individual unless it is an authorized institution or all of its…

Joseph MorelleHigher Education Committee

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S1721Senate· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to higher education

Relates to the granting of higher education degrees by authorized institutions; repealer

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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A1485Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Committed to labor

Requires prior written notice upon hiring and once annually to all employees, informing them of the types of electronic monitoring which may occur

Requires prior written notice upon hiring and once annually to all employees, informing them of the types of electronic monitoring which may occur.

Linda RosenthalLabor Committee

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A1434Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to higher education

Requires cultural awareness and competence training for all medical professionals as part of their licensing requirements; public ed program; appropriation

Requires cultural awareness and competence training for all medical professionals as part of their licensing requirements; requires biennial training in the non-discriminatory provision of medical…

Marcos CrespoHigher Education Committee

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A1280Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to higher education

Prohibits the deferral of awards granted under the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

Prohibits the deferral of awards granted under the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP); ensures that a TAP award will be paid on time so that the student may pay his or her tuition bill on time.

Marcos CrespoHigher Education Committee

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A1243Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to education

Provides that the commissioner of education shall provide students who are in fifth grade or below shall remain in the building unless released to an authorized person

Provides that the commissioner of education shall promulgate rules and regulations which require that students who are in fifth grade or below shall remain in their school building unless released…

Marcos CrespoEducation Committee

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A1177AssemblyS117· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to aging

Relates to increasing the availability of adult day health care programs in certain counties

Relates to increasing the availability of adult day care programs in counties with a population of 1,332,650 and less than 1,334,544.

Marcos CrespoAging CommitteeHealth

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A1111Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to ways and means

Provides for an additional franchise tax on certain life insurance policies

Provides for an additional franchise tax on life insurance policies obtained by companies on its employees and/or retirees.

Marcos CrespoWays And Means Committee

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A1101Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Relates to taxes on cigarettes sold on an Indian reservation to non-members of the Indian nation or tribe

Relates to taxes on cigarettes sold on an Indian reservation to non-members of the Indian nation or tribe; reverts the tax back to the previous $2.75 if taxes on such cigarettes are not collected by…

Brian KolbWays And Means Committee

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A1010Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to aging

Enacts the Senior Anti-Violence and Enforcement Act

Enacts the Senior Anti-Violence and Enforcement Act (SAVE); establishes a central registry for access to reports of maltreatment of seniors; creates a council on elder abuse; establishes penal…

Marcos CrespoAging Committee

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A477Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to codes

Prohibits the throwing, tossing, expectorating or expelling of saliva or other bodily secretion or excretion at or on an employee of a correctional facility

Prohibits the throwing, tossing, expectorating or expelling of saliva or other bodily secretion or excretion at or on an employee of a correctional facility; such conduct shall be aggravated…

Aileen GuntherCodes Committee

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A411Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to mental health

Establishes the task force on adults with autism within the office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities

Establishes the task force on adults with autism within the office for people with developmental disabilities to study, evaluate and develop recommendations relating to specific actionable measures…

Aileen GuntherMental Health Committee

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A398Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to correction

Requires the commissioner of correctional services to enter into agreements to house local inmates to alleviate overcrowding in local correctional facilities

Requires the commissioner of correctional services to enter into agreements with counties and the city of New York to take custody of inmates serving a definite sentence of more than 90 days to…

Aileen GuntherCorrection Committee

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S192Senate· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations

Establishes an elder care tax credit

Establishes an elder tax credit for taxpayers providing elder care and corporations providing elder care for their employees; defines qualified taxpayer as a single person with an income under 40…

George D. MaziarzInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A9049Assembly· Moved Jan 17, 2012· Referred to transportation

Requires proof of clear and convincing evidence that damages, injury or loss arose from a navigation pilot's gross negligence or willful misconduct

Requires proof of clear and convincing evidence that damages, injury or loss arose from a navigation pilot's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Michael CusickTransportation Committee

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A9048Assembly· Moved Jan 17, 2012· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Relates to the personal information of a credit or debit card holder

Relates to the personal information of a credit or debit card holder: adds zip code, email address and home, cell and work telephone numbers to the personal information protected.

Naomi RiveraConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A9047Assembly· Moved Jan 17, 2012· Held for consideration in labor

Relates to experience rating for unemployment insurance

Provides that unemployment insurance experience rating transfer shall be optional when a business is acquired by another business.

Brian KolbLabor Committee

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A9042Assembly· Moved Jan 17, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to crimes against a delivery person

Relates to crimes against a delivery person; increases the category one higher than the specific offense when committed against a delivery person.

Rory LancmanCodes Committee

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A9043Assembly· Moved Jan 17, 2012· Referred to education

Directs the education department to issue certain state aid to the Central Islip U.F. School District for certain capital construction projects

Directs the education department to issue certain state aid to the Central Islip Union Free School District for certain capital construction projects.

Philip RamosEducation Committee

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A9035Assembly· Moved Jan 17, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Imposes sales tax at the time of the sale of a gift certificate and exempts purchases made with a gift certificate

Imposes sales tax at the time of the sale of a gift certificate and exempts purchases made with a gift certificate.

Robert ReillyWays And Means CommitteeFinance

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A9041Assembly· Moved Jan 17, 2012· Held for consideration in election law

Relates to providing valid government issued photo identification when casting a ballot

Requires a valid government issued photo identification card be presented when casting a ballot.

Steve KatzElection Law Committee

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A9039Assembly· Moved Jan 17, 2012· Referred to health

Requires the promulgation of regulations relating to the commercial trade of human reproductive processes involving semen donation

Requires the promulgation of regulations relating to the commercial trade of human reproductive processes involving semen donation; limits the number of live births from a single semen donor;…

Deborah GlickHealth Committee

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A9033Assembly· Moved Jan 17, 2012· Held for consideration in codes

Increases penalties for the crimes of criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions and criminal sale of a prescription

Increases penalties for the crimes of criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions in the first, second, third and fourth degrees and criminal sale of a prescription.

Thomas McKevittCodes Committee

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