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

A1361Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to banks
Provides that there shall be no solicitation for credit card holders through state or city university of NY unless credit education courses are provided
Provides that there shall be no solicitation for credit card holders through state or city university of NY unless credit education courses are provided.
Hakeem JeffriesBanks Committee
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A1380Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes
Increases penalties for sale of controlled substances if it occurs on park grounds or playgrounds; defines park grounds or playgrounds
Adds "park grounds and playgrounds" to statute currently providing increased penalties for sale of controlled substances to certain persons if occurs on or within 1,000 feet of school grounds;…
Joseph LentolCodes Committee

A1342Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to computing the service payment paid to certain public transportation systems

Relates to computing the service payment paid to certain public transportation systems.

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A1329Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Removes the requirement that a public employer continue terms of an expired agreement until a new agreement is negotiated with an employee organization

Removes the requirement that a public employer continue terms of an expired agreement until a new agreement is negotiated with an employee organization.

Robert CastelliGovernmental Employees Committee

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A1331Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Requires department of transportation to defer to town board requests for speed limit, signage and signal changes where safety is at issue

Requires department of transportation to defer to town board requests for speed limit, signage and signal changes on state highway, county road and town highways where public safety nexus exists.

Robert CastelliTransportation Committee

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A1334Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to reimbursement by Medicaid for services required by state law

Relates to reimbursement for Medicaid for services required by state law; provides department of health must pay 100% of the non-federal share for services required by state law, not federal.

Robert CastelliHealth Committee

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A1330Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Creates an exemption from civil liability for any person who renders emergency medical care during a state declaration of disaster emergency

Creates an exemption from civil liability for causing the death or injury of any person, or damage to any property, for any person who renders emergency medical care during a state declaration of…

Robert CastelliGovernmental Operations Committee

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A1333Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans' affairs

Establishes the yellow ribbon reintegration program; appropriation

Establishes the yellow ribbon reintegration program and makes an appropriation therefore; includes the adjutant general and the director of reintegration and the directors of veterans affairs as…

Robert CastelliVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A1332Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in higher education

Enacts the military spouse act of 2011

Enacts the military spouse act of 2011, which: requires a workshop to investigate and report about licensing and the difficulties encountered by military spouses (Part A); authorizes the state to…

Robert CastelliHigher Education Committee

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S1463Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Provides for the award of scholarships and loan forgiveness for nurses on the same terms as physicians

Provides for the award of regents scholarships and loan forgiveness for nurses on the same terms as physicians; applies to registered professional nurses as defined in section 6903 of the education…

Neil D. BreslinHigher Education Committee

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A1323AssemblyS972· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Defeated in economic development

Mandates that every owner of a cabaret establishment, but which is not a restaurant shall install security cameras

Enacts "Imette's Law"; mandates that every owner of an cabaret establishment, but which is not a restaurant, shall install security cameras at every entrance and exit of such establishment.

Felix OrtizEconomic Development CommitteeEconomy

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A1315Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides for DNA testing, collection and record keeping; indictments by fictitious name in DNA cases, and creating the innocence project program

Provides for DNA testing, collection and record keeping; indictments by fictitious name in DNA cases; and creating the innocence research project program.

Joseph LentolCodes Committee

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A1317Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Establishes an independent building review agency in the city of New York to oversee the development and construction projects within the city of New York

Establishes an independent building review agency in the city of New York to oversee development and construction projects within the city of New York.

Joseph LentolCities Committee

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A1314Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Authorizes certain cities to implement a pilot truck weight photo-monitoring system at certain intersections throughout the city

Authorizes certain cities to implement a pilot truck weight photo-monitoring system at certain intersections throughout the city; requires owners of trucks to be monetarily liable when an operator…

Joseph LentolTransportation Committee

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A1307Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Enacts the "Atlantic Yards Governance Act"

Enacts the "Atlantic Yards governance act"; creates the Atlantic Yards development trust with purposes and powers of the trust and further establishes a stakeholder council.

Hakeem JeffriesCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

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A1293Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to expanding the definition of bus to include certain buses owned and operated for the transportation of children less than school age

Expands the definition of bus to include those owned by public or governmental agency, pre-school, nursery school or private school or privately owned and operated for compensation for the…

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A1302Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Exempts veterans eighty-five years of age and older from the obligation to pay New York state income tax

Exempts veterans eighty-five years of age and older from the obligation to pay New York state income tax.

Stephen HawleyWays And Means Committee

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A1278Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Provides that any person who was an Army medic, Navy field medical service technician or Air Force pararescue shall be deemed to be qualified to be an EMT

Provides that any person who was an Army medic, Navy field medical service technician or Air Force pararescue shall be deemed to be qualified to be certified as an emergency medical technician.

Robert CastelliHealth Committee

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S1446Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· To attorney-general for opinion

Clarifies that bill passed by senate and assembly must be presented to the governor

Directs that every bill passed by both the senate and assembly must be presented to the governor within thirty days of receipt by house of origin; provided if the bill is returned to the house of…

Neil D. BreslinJudiciary Committee

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S1447Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Authorizes cities or towns to impose a tax on real estate transfers and authorizes municipalities to create community preservation funds

Authorizes cities or towns to impose a tax on real estate transfers and authorizes municipalities to create community preservation funds.

Neil D. BreslinEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A1273Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local governments

Creates an exception to the competitive bidding process for certain purchases and contracts by political subdivisions, districts and local authorities

Creates an exception to the competitive bidding process for certain purchases and contracts by political subdivisions, districts and local authorities.

Michelle SchimelLocal Governments Committee

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S1441Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Makes it unlawful for any person age 16 or older to knowingly possess a knife on grounds used for educational purposes

Makes it unlawful for any person age 16 or older to knowingly possess a knife on grounds used for educational purposes.

Neil D. BreslinCodes Committee

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A1267Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in election law

Enacts a program for public financing of statewide elections, and elections for state senator, assembly person and district attorney; repealer

Enacts a voluntary program for public financing of statewide elections, and elections for state senator, assembly person and district attorney; provides that each candidate who collects a specified…

Felix OrtizElection Law Committee

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A1263Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Restricts the disclosure of health care information

Prohibits any person from disclosing health care information or personal information to a person who engages in the business of accessing and compiling information for commercial purposes or whose…

Felix OrtizHealth Committee

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A1264Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Requires that all commercial insurance policies provide coverage against the loss of perishable items in the case of a black-out or power outage

Requires that all commercial insurance policies provide coverage against the loss of perishable items in the case of a black-out or power outage.

Felix OrtizInsurance Committee

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A1261Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in economic development

Relates to providing financial incentives for manufacturing firms to retain jobs in New York state

Relates to providing financial incentives for manufacturing firms to retain jobs in New York state.

Brian KolbEconomic Development Committee

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A1262Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in judiciary

Provides for the submission to the people of a proposition or question to convene a constitutional convention

Provides for the submission to the people of a proposition or question to convene a constitutional convention.

Brian KolbJudiciary Committee

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A1259Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in energy

Prohibits the disbursement of any funds under the "green jobs-green New York act of 2009" to the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN)

Prohibits the disbursement of any funds under the "green jobs-green New York act of 2009" to the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) or any organization which has…

Brian KolbEnergy Committee

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A1235Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Provides for health insurance coverage for loss or damage to prosthetic limb

Provides for health insurance coverage for loss or damage to prosthetic limb; also provides for coverage for replacement of limb as prescribed by a doctor.

William ColtonInsurance Committee

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S1436Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes a credit against personal income taxes for certain tuition expenses and modifies income; repealer

Establishes a credit against personal income taxes for certain tuition expenses for taxpayers who qualify for an earned income tax credit, in the amount of 10% of the EIC, up to $500 per eligible…

Martin J. GoldenInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1432Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to the effect of mandates on school districts

Provides that state mandates shall not be implemented in school districts after such district has passed a budget, any such mandates shall be implemented in the following fiscal year.

Stephen M. SalandEducation Committee

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S1434Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Prohibits incentive arrangements for inducing a health care provider to change prescriptions

Prohibits incentive arrangements for inducing a health care provider to change prescriptions.

Stephen M. SalandInsurance Committee

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S1424Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to aging

Establishes an intergenerational educational and mentoring service program to provide assistance to students in elementary schools

Establishes an intergenerational educational and mentoring service program in the state office for the aging to provide assistance by persons age 55 or older to students in elementary schools;…

Martin J. GoldenAging Committee

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S1422Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Amends elements of the offense of grand larceny in the third degree to include certain crimes against the elderly

Amends elements of the offense of grand larceny in the third degree; includes theft offenses against the elderly where the actor is more than ten years younger than the victim.

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S1425Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to aging

Establishes distinguished chairs in gerontological sciences

Establishes distinguished chairs in gerontological sciences to conduct research, engage in educational and training activities and provide clinical services at educational, medical and research…

Martin J. GoldenAging Committee

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S1423Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Permits disclosure of arrest and prosecution records of applicants for employment in police departments and law enforcement agencies

Permits disclosure of arrest and prosecution records of applicants for employment by police departments and other law enforcement agencies.

Martin J. GoldenCodes CommitteeLegal

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S1421Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Provides for the prescription drug reimportation protection program for the investigation of the sale of unsafe drugs including internet sales

Provides for the prescription drug reimportation protection program to be established by the superintendent of state police, for the investigation of the sale of unsafe drugs including internet sales.

Martin J. GoldenFinance Committee

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S1420Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to aging

Includes persons with disabilities within the definition of head of household for the senior citizens' tax abatement for rent-controlled and regulated property

Includes persons with disabilities (defined) within the definition of head of household for purposes of making them eligible for the senior citizens' tax abatement for rent-controlled and…

Martin J. GoldenAging Committee

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S1410Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to aging

Relates to prohibiting a diminution of certain employee benefits

Provides that an employer shall not diminish the benefits granted a participant, or for which such participant is eligible, under an employer welfare benefit plan as such plan was in existence at…

Martin J. GoldenAging Committee

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S1404Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides for the imposition of an additional determinate sentence of imprisonment for the commission of a felony as part of a street gang

Provides for the imposition of an additional determinate sentence of imprisonment for the commission of a felony for the benefit of, at the direction of or in association with a street gang; a…

Kemp HannonCodes Committee

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S1405Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Requires the availability of and reimbursement for chiropractic care under the workers' compensation law to be provided on the same basis as care by a physician

Requires the availability of and reimbursement for chiropractic care under the workers' compensation law to be provided on the same basis as care by a physician under such law.

Diane J. SavinoLabor Committee

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S1402Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Enacts the "charter schools construction fair wages act"

Relates to hours, wages and supplements for work on public work projects including charter schools; and relates to contracts for charter school construction.

Diane J. SavinoLabor Committee

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S1380Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Requires medical assistance to be provided to victims of domestic violence to care for and treat any scarring resulting from the domestic violence incident

Requires medical assistance be provided to victims of domestic violence, as defined in section 459-a of this chapter, to care for and treat any scarring resulting from the domestic violence incident.

Bill PerkinsHealth Committee

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S1363Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires public authorities to negotiate with most qualified architectural and engineering professional firms before negotiating with other firms

Requires public authorities and public benefit corporations to negotiate with professional firms providing architectural or engineering services in order from the most qualified to the least…

Martin Malavé DilanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S1351Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to driving while using a portable electronic device

Relates to driving while using a portable electronic device; removes the requirement that there be reasonable cause a person using the device has committed a violation to issue a summons.

Martin Malavé DilanTransportation Committee

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S1335Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to computing the service payment paid to certain public transportation systems

Relates to computing the service payment paid to certain public transportation systems.

Martin Malavé DilanTransportation Committee

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