Bills by

Neil D. Breslin

Senator

10,455 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →breslin@senate.state.ny.us

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

10,455 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

A4777Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to aging
Establishes the mature work task force within the state office for the aging, and provides for its powers and duties
Establishes the mature work task force within the state office for the aging to coordinate the state's efforts to assist older persons who choose to work and remain self-sufficient throughout their…
Steven EnglebrightAging Committee
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A4783Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
Creates the New York state consortium on the development of a hydrogen economy
Creates the New York state consortium on the development of a hydrogen economy.
Joseph MorelleCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

A4784Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Relates to computing the combined allocation percentage of a group of corporations included in a combined report

Relates to computing the combined allocation percentage of a group of corporations included in a combined report.

Joseph MorelleWays And Means Committee

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A4771Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to the composition of the legislature

Relates to the composition of the legislature; relates to the number and term of senators and assembly people; creates a commission for reapportionment and enumerates the powers of the commission.

James TediscoGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4772Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in labor

Relates to a program for flood damage to businesses; provides a tax credit for businesses that purchase flood insurance

Relates to a program for flood damage to businesses; provides a tax credit for businesses that purchase flood insurance.

Clifford CrouchLabor Committee

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A4779Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Provides that the village of Port Chester in the county of Westchester may impose an occupancy tax on rooms for hire

Provides that the village of Port Chester in the county of Westchester may impose an occupancy tax on rooms for hire.

George LatimerWays And Means Committee

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A4768Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Enacts the constituent casework protection act

Relates to prohibiting the destruction of constituent files by public officials; provides penalties; defines terms.

Phil BoyleGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4754Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Includes unsolicited telemarketing transmissions in the no telemarketing sales calls statewide registry and national "do-not-call" registry

Includes unsolicited telemarketing facsimile transmissions in the no telemarketing sales calls statewide and national "do-not-call" registry.

Aravella SimotasConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A4755Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Makes certain sex offenses committed against a child class A-I felonies subject to a sentence of imprisonment of 25 years to life; repealer

Makes the commission of rape, a criminal sexual act, aggravated sexual abuse or course of sexual conduct against a child less than 12 years of age or against a child less than 14 years of age by a…

Aravella SimotasCodes Committee

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A4756Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development

Specifies auction requirements

Specifies requirements for auctions; holds the auctioneer responsible for truth of statements in catalogues, announcements, etc.

Matthew TitoneTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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A4743Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Establishes tax deductions for the tax paid by the taxpayer in connection with the purchase of a new automobile and for the interest paid by the taxpayer

Establishes tax deductions for the tax paid by the taxpayer in connection with the purchase of a new automobile and for the interest paid by the taxpayer in connection with an automobile loan.

Brian KolbWays And Means Committee

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A4742Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to election law

Allows absentee voting for persons unable to vote due to duties, occupation, business, personal matters or studies

Allows absentee voting for persons unable to vote due to duties, occupation, business, personal matters or studies; no agent may collect more than 15 ballots except with approval of two inspectors…

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A4735AssemblyS3035· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Authorizes the use of an alternative project delivery method for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or improvement of a state building

Authorizes the use of an alternative project delivery method, including design-build and construction management-at-risk as methods for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or…

Ronald CanestrariHigher Education CommitteeEducation

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S3033Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Imposes an occupancy tax in the town or village of Mamaroneck

Imposes an occupancy tax in the village of Mamaroneck.

Suzi OppenheimerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3030Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Provides that an elected official shall forfeit his or her retirement rights and benefits if he or she is convicted of or pleads to certain crimes

Provides that an elected official shall forfeit his or her retirement rights and benefits if he or she is convicted of or pleads to certain crimes related to public employment.

Suzi OppenheimerCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S3031Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Makes changes in the disposition of revenue from lottery prize account

Makes changes in the percentages for disposition of revenue from lottery prize account to increase the percentage, by five percent, directed to state aid for education funding.

Suzi OppenheimerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3035Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Authorizes the use of an alternative project delivery method for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or improvement of a state building

Authorizes the use of an alternative project delivery method, including design-build and construction management-at-risk as methods for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or…

Kenneth P. LaValleEducation Committee

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A4702Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Requires the furnishing of pre-school day care for children at public expense

Provides state funding for pre-school and kindergarten programs which are operated by day care centers.

Vito LopezChildren And Families Committee

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A4710Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to banks

Relates to refund anticipation loans

Relates to refund anticipation loans; requires that at the time a borrower applies for a refund anticipation loan, a facilitator shall disclose to such borrower certain information; defines terms.

Matthew TitoneBanks Committee

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A4712Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Directs the department of state to establish a statewide registry of mental hygiene and child supervision residential facilities

Directs the department of state to establish and maintain a statewide registry of mental hygiene and child supervision residential facilities which shall include residential facilities for juvenile…

Philip RamosGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4730Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Provides for the licensing of docking pilots in the waters of the port of New York and the ports of New Jersey and for criminal history checks of applicants

Provides for the licensing of docking pilots in the waters of the port of New York and the ports of New Jersey and for criminal history checks of applicants for such licenses; requires the…

Matthew TitoneGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4711Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to economic development

Provides for the sale, use and storage of nitric acid

Requires each retail sale of nitric acid to be recorded by the seller thereof; such record shall include the photographic identification number, telephone number and address of the purchaser;…

Philip RamosEconomic Development Committee

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A4723Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in correction

Requires electronic monitoring for certain sex offenders

Requires electronic monitoring for certain sex offenders; requires the division of criminal justice services to establish a system of active electronic monitoring that identifies the location of…

David McDonoughCorrection Committee

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A4707Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to the licensing of agents of authorized title insurance corporations; repealer

Relates to the licensing of agents of authorized title insurance corporations.

Joseph MorelleInsurance Committee

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A4721Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Relates to modifications increasing federalized itemized deductions for removing underground home heating oil storage tanks

Relates to modifications increasing federalized itemized deductions for removing underground home heating oil storage tanks; such deduction shall be limited to one thousand dollars in any one year.

David McDonoughWays And Means Committee

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A4695Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to correction

Requires the department of correctional services to collect certain data from any persons admitted into certain facilities

Requires the department of correctional services to collect certain data from any person admitted into certain facilities.

Barbara ClarkCorrection Committee

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A4698Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to a grace period for violations of alternate side of the street parking rules

Relates to a grace period for violations of alternate side of the street parking rules.

Vito LopezTransportation Committee

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A4718Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Ordered to third reading cal.167

Requires the installation of operable portable fire extinguishers in certain R-3 residential occupancies

Requires the uniform fire prevention and building code to require the installation of operable portable fire extinguishers in certain R-3 residential occupancies in this state.

Vito LopezOn the Assembly floor

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A4699Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Requires public contracts to include a clause authorizing contractors to recover damages for delay for itself as well as on behalf of subcontractors or materialmen

Requires public contracts to include clauses authorizing contractors to recover damages for delay which are caused by acts or omissions by the public owner, as otherwise permitted by law, and…

Vito LopezGovernmental Operations Committee

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S3026Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Relates to the permanent termination of parental rights for reason of mental illness or mental retardation; repealer

Relates to the permanent termination of parental rights for reason of mental illness or mental retardation.

Shirley L. HuntleyChildren And Families Committee

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S3020Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Establishes a program of tiered eligibility for services offered by OPWDD for persons with learning disabilities and other complex neurological impairments

Establishes a program of tiered eligibility for services offered by the office of mental retardation and developmental disabilities for persons with learning disabilities and other complex…

Shirley L. HuntleyMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S3021Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Requires licensing for doorbuster sales

Requires licensing for doorbuster sales; defines "doorbuster sale"; establishes procedure for application and issuance of license for such sale; establishes penalties for violation and hearing…

Shirley L. HuntleyCities Committee

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S3019Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Relates to the treatment of property of patients of mental hygiene facilities

Relates to the treatment of property of patients of mental hygiene facilities.

Shirley L. HuntleyMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S3017Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Establishes peer crisis diversion residences

Establishes peer crisis diversion homes.

Shirley L. HuntleyMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S3018Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Creates mental health incident review panels

Creates mental health incident review panels.

Shirley L. HuntleyMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S3005Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Creates the mobile high-technology training facilities program

Creates the mobile high-technology training facilities program.

Adriano EspaillatCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S3014Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides zero and low interest loans or loan interest rate reduction for energy improvement projects to stimulate the growth and development of small businesses

Provides zero and low interest loans or loan interest rate reduction for energy improvement projects to stimulate the growth and development of small businesses and jobs.

Adriano EspaillatCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S3011Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to establishing the L3C act regarding low-profit limited liability companies

Relates to establishing the L3C act regarding low-profit limited liability companies.

Adriano EspaillatCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S3012Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Relates to requirements for selecting the lowest responsible bidder for certain public works contracts

Relates to requirements for selecting the lowest responsible bidder for certain public works contracts; requires the submission of a questionnaire to the contracting agency and the comptroller.

Adriano EspaillatFinance Committee

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S3006Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Relates to investments by the comptroller; appropriation

Relates to investments by the comptroller; requires the comptroller to comply with provisions of the executive law relating to participation by minority and women owned businesses in awarding…

Adriano EspaillatFinance Committee

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S3007Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Provides state-aided scholarship opportunities for SUNY, CUNY or community college students who are without lawful immigration status or who are undocumented

Authorizes the trustees of the state university of New York, the city university of New York and community colleges to provide state-aided programs, scholarships or other financial assistance to…

Adriano EspaillatHigher Education Committee

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S3010Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Provides a time schedule that the fiscal officer must follow when investigating and adjudicating complaints of prevailing wage violations

Provides a time schedule that the fiscal officer must follow when investigating and adjudicating complaints of prevailing wage violations.

Adriano EspaillatLabor Committee

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S3004Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Establishes the strategic partnership for industrial resurgence program

Establishes the strategic partnership for industrial resurgence program; provides New York state companies with technical assistance with research projects and with the application for federal…

Adriano EspaillatHigher Education Committee

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A4693Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Requires prior disclosure of income, assets, financial obligations of decedent to enforce surviving spouse's waiver of right of election; waives dead man's statute

Requires fair and reasonable disclosure of income, assets and financial obligations of decedent for surviving spouse's waiver of right of election to be enforceable and renders inapplicable the…

Helene WeinsteinJudiciary Committee

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S3000Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Enacts the "fair electricity auction market act"

Enacts the "fair electricity auction market act"; abolishes the use of a market clearing price relating to the buying of electricity at an auction held by the independent systems operator.

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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A4680Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Provides for an increased personal income tax deduction for medical expenses incurred by a New York taxpayer

Provides for an increased personal income tax deduction for medical expenses incurred by a New York taxpayer to include medical insurance premiums and long term care premiums.

Philip RamosWays And Means Committee

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A4681Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Requires notices relating to lawn pesticides to be printed in the Spanish language in areas of the state with a significant number of Spanish speaking residents

Requires the written notices, signs and markers required for pesticides for commercial and residential lawn application to be printed in the Spanish language in areas of the state with a significant…

Philip RamosEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A4648Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes the office of re-entry coordination for the wrongfully convicted and the re-entry for the wrongfully convicted program

Establishes the office of re-entry coordination for the wrongfully convicted and the re-entry for the wrongfully convicted program to provide 1) referral services for physical and mental health;…

Karim CamaraCodes CommitteeLegal

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A4647Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to election law

Provides for the re-enfranchisement of voters with felony convictions; repealer

Provides for the re-enfranchisement of voters with felony convictions by repealing certain provisions in the election law.

Karim CamaraElection Law Committee

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