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

S2868Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
Provides that the New York state canal corporation may sell or lease canal lands or personal property to governmental entities for less than fair market value
Provides that the New York state canal corporation may sell or lease certain canal lands or personal property to governmental entities for less than fair market value in the public interest.
Joseph A. GriffoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee
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S2852Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection
Enacts the anti-automated sales suppression act
Enacts the anti-automated sales suppression act.
Liz KruegerConsumer Protection Committee
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S2847Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· To attorney-general for opinion

Imposes term limits for the offices of governor, comptroller and attorney-general

Establishes term limits for the offices of governor, attorney-general and comptroller; limits the amount of time any person can act as governor.

Joseph A. GriffoJudiciary CommitteeLegal

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S2848Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Establishes a review panel for the waiver for qualifications for superintendents in cities having a population of one million or more; appropriation

Establishes a review panel for the waiver for qualifications for superintendents in cities having a population of one million or more.

Kevin S. ParkerFinance Committee

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S2846Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Authorizes the town of Greenburgh or the village therein to adopt a local law to impose a 3% hotel/motel occupancy tax; allocates 1/3 of tax revenue to school district

Authorizes the town of Greenburgh to adopt a local law to impose a 3 percent hotel/motel occupancy tax; authorizes villages in the town of Greenburgh to adopt a local law to impose a 3 percent…

Andrea Stewart-CousinsInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2827Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Requires landlords to furnish each tenant either renewing or entering into a lease with a document describing the rights and duties of landlords and tenants

Requires landlords to furnish each tenant either renewing or entering into a lease with a rider describing the rights and duties of landlords and tenants; further requires the rider to conform to…

Andrea Stewart-CousinsJudiciary Committee

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S2825Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Creates the micro business outreach center assistance program and micro business outreach center

Creates the micro business outreach center assistance program within the department of economic development, and provides for its functions, powers and duties; further creates the micro business…

Andrea Stewart-CousinsCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S2824Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Establishes a maximum temperature in school buildings and indoor facilities

Establishes a maximum temperature in school buildings and indoor facilities.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsEducation Committee

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S2821Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Authorizes city, town, and village industrial development agencies to merge and share services

Authorizes contiguous city, town, and village industrial development agencies to merge and authorizes industrial development agencies within the same county or counties to share services.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsLocal Government Committee

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S2822Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Establishes a small business energy assistance and advocacy services program

Establishes a small business energy assistance and advocacy services program as part of the division of small business to assist small businesses in accessing energy conservation, energy efficiency…

Andrea Stewart-CousinsCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S2819Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Notice of committee consideration - withdrawn

Establishes a prescription monitoring program

Establishes a prescription monitoring program; requires the department of health to create an electronic prescription monitoring program and requires pharmacists to submit certain information to…

Andrew J. LanzaHealth Committee

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S2816Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Enacts provisions relating to comprehensive motor vehicle reparations; including limited assignment of benefits; preclusion lift and mandatory arbitration

Enacts provisions relating to comprehensive motor vehicle reparations; provides for limited assignment of benefits; preclusion lift; burden of proof shift; mandatory arbitration; provider…

James L. SewardInsurance Committee

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S2815Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Relates to the discretion of localities in granting exemptions for certain organizations; 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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A4130Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

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.

Steven EnglebrightGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4164Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Creates election districts for the election of trustees of the Long Island Power Authority

Creates election districts for the election of trustees of the Long Island Power Authority; provides for initial elections in December 2012 and for redistricting following federal census data and…

Robert SweeneyCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A4162Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental employees

Establishes a 25 year retirement plan for detention officers employed by the city of Yonkers

Establishes a 25 year retirement plan for detention officers employed by the city of Yonkers.

J. Gary PretlowGovernmental Employees Committee

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A4167Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Provides that chiropractors may perform certain services including certifying disability

Provides that chiropractors may certify disability for handicapped parking and real property tax purposes and be employed by school districts to assist medical inspectors.

David WeprinReal Property Taxation Committee

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A4140Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Regulates the display and storage of pesticides offered for retail sale

Establishes requirements for the display of pesticides offered for sale in retail food selling establishments and requirements for non-food selling establishments; authorizes local governments to…

Steven EnglebrightEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A4142Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Creates adult day services respite demonstration programs

Creates adult day services respite demonstration programs; authorizes the commissioner of health in conjunction with the director of the state office for the aging to establish the respite day…

Steven EnglebrightHealth Committee

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A4148Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Establishes parental notification requirements for environmental health and safety hazards in schools

Requires schools, boards of cooperative educational services and pre-kindergarten programs to provide notification to students, parents and employees of environmental health and safety hazards…

Steven EnglebrightEducation Committee

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A4152Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Establishes the child care professionals loan forgiveness incentive program

Creates the child care professionals loan forgiveness incentive program for applicants who agree to engage in employment in the child care field; establishes the eligibility for such awards;…

William MagnarelliHigher Education Committee

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A4156Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Relates to establishing a credit for employers for wages associated with information technology security employees, and a deduction for businesses for certain expenses

Establishes tax credits for employers for wages associated with information technology security employees, and a deduction for businesses for the expenses of certain other security-related measures…

Joseph MorelleWays And Means Committee

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A4158Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Establishes standards, procedures and protocol for the use of restraints in schools

Establishes standards, procedures and protocol for the use of restraints in schools; requires reporting to parents and persons in parental relations of restraint incidents; requires training of…

Catherine NolanEducation Committee

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A4151Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to correction

Prohibits the employment of sex offenders in any position having substantial contact with children

Prohibits the employment of a sex offender in any position having substantial contact with children; defines "substantial contact" as any activity involving children; establishes criminal penalties…

Steven EnglebrightCorrection Committee

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A4135Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Establishes marine life protection task force to study the species of marine life in the state and law and regulations protecting such species

Establishes the marine life protection task force within the department of environmental conservation; such task force is directed to determine the laws, rules and regulations providing protection…

Steven EnglebrightEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A4138Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Provides relief for senior citizens through the school tax relief program

Provides relief for senior citizens through the STAR program, setting the base figure for the exemption for the 2008-2009 school year at seventy-five thousand eight hundred dollars for eligible…

Steven EnglebrightReal Property Taxation Committee

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A4136Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to aging

Provides for cost of living and marriage penalty adjustments to eligibility standards for the program for elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage

Provides for cost-of-living and marriage penalty adjustments to eligibility standards for the program for elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage.

Steven EnglebrightAging Committee

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S2799Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Directs the state liquor authority to require certain labeling of alcoholic beverages containing caffeine or other stimulants

Directs the state liquor authority to require certain labeling of alcoholic beverages containing caffeine or other stimulants; requires retail licensees for off-premises consumption to sell…

Jeffrey D. KleinInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A4120Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to election law

Provides for early voting in primary and general elections during the 2 week period prior to the election

Provides for early voting in primary and general elections during the 2 week period prior to the election.

Karim CamaraElection Law Committee

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A4125Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides for accountability and disclosure of county, town or village acquisition of land for open space, environmental and/or historic preservation purposes

Requires the chief executive of any county, town or village which acquires an interest in land for open space, environmental and/or historic preservation purposes or park purposes, to make certain…

Steven EnglebrightEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A4122Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Makes it illegal to sell component parts of a pistol or firearm to any person who does not possess a valid pistol permit

Makes it illegal to sell component parts of a pistol or firearm to any person who does not possess a valid pistol permit; the component part being purchased must be a component part to the pistol or…

Karim CamaraCodes Committee

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A4128Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Enacts the "owner-driver protection act" to make public work standards applicable to owner-drivers

Enacts the "owner-driver protection act"; requires public work contractors and subcontractors employing owner-drivers on public work projects to pay the prevailing rate of wage, provide appropriate…

Steven EnglebrightLabor Committee

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S2798Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Designates as liquor, for purposes of sale and distribution, certain alcoholic beverages containing caffeine or other stimulants

Designates as liquor, for purposes of sale and distribution, certain alcoholic beverages containing caffeine or other stimulants.

Jeffrey D. KleinInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2797Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to freshwater wetland areas and the conservation of such areas and relates to making technical corrections thereto; repealer

Relates to freshwater wetland areas and the conservation of such areas; also relates to making technical corrections thereto.

Daniel L. SquadronEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2796Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Authorizes the office of general services to sell certain state-owned land to the Montefiore Medical Center

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to sell certain state-owned land to the Montefiore Medical Center.

Jeffrey D. KleinInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2793Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes a taxpayer abuse sanction to be imposed against the income of a public officer who commits a felony related to his or her service as a public officer

Establishes a taxpayer abuse sanction to be imposed against the income of a public officer who commits certain felonies related to his or her service as a public officer.

David CarlucciInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2794Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Creates an executive ethics and compliance commission and the NY state commission on lobbying ethics and compliance; repealer

Creates an executive ethics and compliance commission and the New York state commission on lobbying ethics and compliance; establishes the the legislative office of ethics investigation and joint…

Daniel L. SquadronFinance Committee

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S2795Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides for the designation of chief safety officers at mental health facilities and provides for their powers and duties

Provides for the designation of chief safety officers at mental health facilities; provides for the powers and duties of such chief safety officers.

David CarlucciCodes Committee

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A4106Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to establishment of "freedom health insurance plans"

Relates to establishment of "freedom health insurance plans"; provides a tax credit for certain health insurance plans purchased by small employers and certain individuals; provides additional…

Joseph MorelleInsurance Committee

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A4100Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Enacts provisions to reduce the incidence of motor vehicle insurance fraud

Grants the superintendent of insurance authority to investigate fraudulent activities, such as motor vehicle operators who drive with no insurance coverage, and those who misrepresent their…

Joseph MorelleInsurance CommitteeFinance

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S2790Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Repeals provisions relating to rates of payment of residential health care facilities and the withdrawal of equity and the transfer of assets

Repeals provisions relating to rates of payment of residential health care facilities and the withdrawal of equity and the transfer of assets of such facilities.

Jeffrey D. KleinHealth Committee

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A4093Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Authorizes payments to nonparticipating or nonpreferred providers of ambulance services licensed under article 30 of the public health law

Authorizes payments to nonparticipating or nonpreferred providers of ambulance services licensed under article 30 of the public health law.

Joseph MorelleInsurance Committee

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A4081Assembly· 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…

Dennis H. GabryszakHigher Education Committee

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A4069Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to aging

Establishes the N.Y. state lifespan respite care program in the office for the aging for purposes of fostering development of community respite care programs

Establishes the NY state lifespan respite care program in the office for the aging for purposes of fostering development of community respite care programs.

Andrew RaiaAging Committee

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A4071Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides for mandatory imprisonment and plea restrictions for offenses victimizing the elderly and physically disabled

Defines the felonies of victimizing the elderly or physically disabled in the 3rd degree, 2nd degree and 1st degree and provides that a sentence of imprisonment must be imposed upon conviction of…

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A4077Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Establishes the "minimum standards for subsidized jobs act"

Establishes the "minimum standards for subsidized jobs act"; defines terms; restricts persons, associations, corporations or other entities from being eligible to receive any economic development…

James F. BrennanLabor Committee

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A4076Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Provides that qualifications for unemployment benefits shall be based on hours of work rather than earnings

Provides that qualifications for unemployment benefits shall be based on hours of work rather than earnings.

James F. BrennanLabor Committee

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