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

A3757Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education
Requires siting, erection, purchase, repair, enlargement and remodeling of healthy and high performance school buildings
Requires the plans and specifications for the siting, erection, purchase, repair, enlargement or remodeling of school buildings in every school district to be subject to the approval of the…
Steven EnglebrightEducation Committee
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A3738Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing
Authorizes the use of public retirement or pension funds to provide permanent affordable housing
Authorizes the investment of public retirement or pension funds in bonds issued by the New York state housing finance agency for the purpose of providing permanent affordable housing consisting of…
Karim CamaraHousing Committee

A3741Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Establishes standards for the storage and maintenance of pesticides

Makes various provisions regarding pesticide safety including required notification of local fire departments, emergency response personnel and health officials by all certified applicators,…

Steven EnglebrightEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A3753Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Makes provisions relating to freedom of speech and petition in certain shopping centers and shopping malls

Provides that persons shall have the right to exercise the freedom of speech and the freedom to petition in shopping malls subject to reasonable time, place and manner regulations; requires every…

Steven EnglebrightGovernmental Operations Committee

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A3732Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to marine and coastal district party and charter boat licenses

Relates to marine and coastal district party and charter boat licenses; provides that the department of environmental conservation may permit reissuance of a license to a member of the immediate…

Fred ThieleEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A3807Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

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…

Michael CusickHealth Committee

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S2641Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to marine and coastal district party and charter boat licenses

Relates to marine and coastal district party and charter boat licenses; provides that the department of environmental conservation may permit reissuance of a license to a member of the immediate…

Kenneth P. LaValleEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2630Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Permits a shellfish company to enter into a contract with the department of environmental conservation to reimburse such department for shellfish bed inspection cost

Permits a shellfish company doing business in this state to enter into a contract with the department of environmental conservation to reimburse the department for shellfish bed inspection costs.

Carl L. MarcellinoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2611Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Enacts the automated sales suppression act

Enacts the automated sales suppression act to study and report on the use of automated sales suppression devices that falsify the electronic records of point-of-sale systems for the purpose of tax…

Liz KruegerFinance Committee

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S2612Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes rules for receipts from services provided by asset management corporations

Establishes rules pertaining to computation of tax for receipts for services provided by asset management corporations.

Liz KruegerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2610Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Requires the inclusion of certain information in fiscal notes in retirement bills and on bills affecting political subdivisions

Requires the inclusion of certain information in fiscal notes in retirement bills and on bills affecting political subdivisions; provides that fiscal note measurements shall be made in units of…

Liz KruegerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2598Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to custodial interference; repealer

Expands provisions relating to custodial interference; provides for affirmative defense and special provisions relating to sentencing; establishes certain duties of law enforcement officers relating…

Stephen M. SalandCodes Committee

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A3726Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Establishes the disaster preparedness first responder recognition program

Establishes the disaster preparedness first responder recognition program; names the initial first responders to receive recognition.

David WeprinGovernmental Operations Committee

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A3697Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Establishes a small business tax credit for Small Business Administration (SBA) guaranty fees paid by a taxpayer

Establishes a small business tax credit for SBA guaranty fees paid by a taxpayer in connection with obtaining financing from the U.S. small business administration.

Joseph MorelleWays And Means Committee

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A3707Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to racing and wagering

Provides for account wagering on simulcast horse races within and without the state

Provides for account wagering on simulcast horse races within and without the state; authorizes the operation of multi-jurisdictional account wagering providers in this state, subject to the rules…

J. Gary PretlowRacing And Wagering Committee

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A3696Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Makes goods sold in a shop or store operated by a not-for-profit organization exempt from sales and use taxes

Makes goods sold in a shop or store operated by a not-for-profit organization exempt from sales and use taxes.

Joel MillerWays And Means Committee

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A3706Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to racing and wagering

Relates to the members of the franchise oversight board and the duties and responsibilities of such board

Relates to the members of the franchise oversight board and the duties and responsibilities of such board with regard to the New York city off-track betting corporation.

J. Gary PretlowRacing And Wagering Committee

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A3694Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in libraries and education technology

Relates to propositions for increased funding of libraries

Relates to propositions for increased funding of libraries; provides oversight on funding provided through a municipality to public and free association libraries.

Joel MillerLibraries And Education Technology Committee

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A3695Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Establishes requirements for male and female rest rooms in certain buildings

Provides that building code shall require seventy percent of sanitary facilities in new buildings for public occupancy shall be facilities for women; provides that mens rooms may be designated as…

Joel MillerGovernmental Operations Committee

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A3687Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in social services

Prohibits unfunded mandates in medicaid

Prohibits unfunded mandates in medicaid; provides that a provision of law which is determined to be an unfunded mandate according to this new section of law shall cease to be mandatory and become…

Joseph GiglioSocial Services Committee

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A3680Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in correction

Relates to the establishment of a staffing plan for all uniformed and non-uniformed employees at correctional facilities

Relates to the establishment of a staffing plan for all uniformed and non-uniformed employees at correctional facilities.

Joseph GiglioCorrection Committee

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A3682Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Relates to providing an exemption for school districts from requirements for separate specifications for public works

Provides an exemption for school districts from requirements for separate specifications for public works; permits school district to assign contract to a single responsible person, firm or…

Sandy GalefEducation Committee

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A3683Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Provides for the exclusion of certain costs associated with home health care and the formula for calculating state reimbursements to such programs

Provides for the exclusion of certain costs associated with home health care and the formula for calculating state reimbursements to such programs.

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

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A3686AssemblyS946· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Includes the theft of dogs and cats within the crime of grand larceny in the fourth degree (a class E felony) in certain cases

Includes the theft of a pet within the crime of grand larceny in the fourth degree in certain instances; defines "pet" as a licensed dog or cat harbored by the owner or lawful custodian of such dog…

Deborah GlickCodes CommitteeLegal

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A3645Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Excludes from definition of "employee" such services rendered by various independent contractors who service the harness racing industry

Excludes from the definition of employee such services rendered by a harness race driver, a groom or caretaker of a temporary designated trainer of a harness race horse, a shipper or transporter of…

J. Gary PretlowLabor Committee

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A3655Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to correction

Establishes sex offender residency restrictions

Allows a district attorney to file a petition to seek the imposition of residency restrictions for certain sex offenders; allows a sex offender subject to a residency restriction to petition the…

Jeffrion AubryCorrection Committee

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A3665Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions

Authorizes dormitory authority to finance day care facilities

Expands financing authority of the dormitory authority to include construction of facilities for day care providers where the total estimated cost of such facilities exceeds ten thousand dollars;…

Barbara ClarkCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A3668Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy

Establishes clean energy funds for the improvement of energy efficiency and development of clean energy technologies; repealer

Relates to establishing the clean energy fund to improve energy efficiency and provide for the development of clean energy technologies; relates to promoting the distribution of clean energy…

Steven EnglebrightEnergy Committee

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A3677Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides for immediate notification to a complainant, in the manner specified by the complainant, of the service of an ex parte order of protection

Provides for immediate notification to a complainant, in the manner specified by the complainant, of the service of an ex parte order of protection.

Dennis H. GabryszakCodes Committee

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A3675Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in agriculture

Makes provisions relating to establishing a dairy farmers' bill of rights

Establishes a dairy farmers' bill of rights; specifies prohibited unfair trade practices which have the purpose of intentionally impairing a producer's freedom to bargain collectively with other…

Gary FinchAgriculture Committee

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A3650Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to racing and wagering

Relates to the members of the franchise oversight board and the duties and responsibilities of such board

Relates to the members of the franchise oversight board and the duties and responsibilities of such board with regard to the New York city off-track betting corporation.

J. Gary PretlowRacing And Wagering Committee

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A3644Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Requires all teachers to sign a form indicating they have received and reviewed a copy of a child's individualized education program

Requires all teachers to sign a form indicating they have received and reviewed a copy of a child's individualized education program.

Joel MillerEducation Committee

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A3673Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Provides that the "look back" period for medical assistance eligibility for transfer of real property commences on filing certificate of transfer

Provides that the "look back" period for medical assistance eligibility for transfer of real property commences on filing the certificate of transfer with the county clerk.

Gary FinchHealth Committee

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A3658Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to correction

Establishes a certificate of restoration; repealer

Establishes a certificate of restoration to replace the terms "certificate of good conduct" and "certificate of relief from disabilities" and the repeal of certain provisions relating to…

Jeffrion AubryCorrection Committee

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A3667Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Creates the Kings Park land redevelopment task force and postpones the sale of real property at the former Kings Park Psychiatric Center Campus

Postpones the sale of property at the former Kings Park Psychiatric center campus; creates the King Park land redevelopment task force to develop recommendations for the alternate use of designated…

Steven EnglebrightGovernmental Operations Committee

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A3671Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Increases limitation on certain highway expenses in the town of Brookhaven, Suffolk county

Increases limitation on replacement of highway equipment expenses in the town of Brookhaven, Suffolk county, from one million dollars to two million six hundred thousand dollars.

Steven EnglebrightTransportation Committee

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A3676Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Authorizes use of closed-circuit television for the testimony of domestic violence victim witnesses in a criminal proceeding

Authorizes use of closed-circuit television for the testimony of domestic violence victim witnesses in a criminal proceeding subject to the same restrictions as are applicable to child witnesses.

Dennis H. GabryszakCodes Committee

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A3633Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in transportation

Requires applicants for a driver's license or non-driver identification card to submit satisfactory proof that the applicant's presence in the U.S. is authorized

Requires applicants for a driver's license or non-driver identification card to submit satisfactory proof to the department of motor vehicles that the applicant's presence in the United States is…

Clifford CrouchTransportation Committee

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A3643Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in health

Relates to exempting commuter colleges from the requirement of maintaining meningococcal meningitis records

Exempts commuter colleges from the requirement of maintaining measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and meningococcal meningitis records.

Joel MillerHealth Committee

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A3638Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing

Prohibits regulations from permitting an owner to refuse to renew a lease on grounds that the housing is sought for personal use or occupancy; repealer

Prohibits certain regulations of the state division of housing and community renewal, for cities having a population of less than one million and towns and villages, from permitting an owner to…

Richard GottfriedHousing Committee

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A3639Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

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.

Charles LavineWays And Means Committee

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A3641Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in labor

Enacts the no parent left outside act

Enacts the "No Parent Left Outside" act requiring employers to grant employees up to 20 hours leave during any school year to attend school conferences or activities related to the employee's child…

Joel MillerLabor Committee

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A3640Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Directs commissioner of education to establish areas where there is a shortage of experienced teachers

Directs the commissioner of education to establish areas where there is a need for experienced teachers; authorizes school boards to elect to pay a bonus to an active or retired teacher who would…

Joel MillerEducation Committee

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A3642Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Relates to the fingerprinting of school district volunteers who come in direct contact with students

Directs the commissioner of education to develop rules and regulations regarding the fingerprinting of school district volunteers, just as there are regulations pertaining to such matters in…

Joel MillerEducation Committee

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A3626Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in insurance

Relates to the coverage of hospice services and palliative care for HEALTHY NY insurance policies

Relates to the coverage of hospice services and palliative care for HEALTHY NY insurance policies.

Clifford CrouchInsurance Committee

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A3637Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to medical home multipayor programs

Provides for the establishment of medical home multipayor programs to improve health care outcomes and efficiency through improved access, patient care continuity, and coordination of health services.

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

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S2594Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Requires buyers and lessees of residential real property to be given notice of public access to sex offender information

Requires that contracts for the sale or lease of residential real property include a notice that information on high risk sex offenders is available to the public and that the division of criminal…

John J. FlanaganJudiciary Committee

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