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

A3353Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities
Exempts veterans organizations in New York city from city sewer and water charges
Exempts veterans organizations in New York city, as defined in section 452 of the real property tax law, from payment of city sewer and water charges.
Steven CymbrowitzCities Committee
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S2532Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
Directs the division of homeland security and emergency services to establish rules and regulations providing for truck rental security
Directs the division of homeland security and emergency services to develop rules and regulations relating to truck rental security; requires any person or organization in the business of renting…
Michael GianarisVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

S2534Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Expands the definition of dangerous contraband to include telecommunications and electronic recording devices

Expands the definition of dangerous contraband to include telecommunications and electronic recording devices.

Michael GianarisCodes Committee

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S2529Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Establishes the state commission for the integrity of the criminal justice system and provides for its powers and duties

Establishes the state commission for the integrity of the criminal justice system and provides for its powers and duties; such commission shall, upon its own initiative, investigate, hold hearings,…

Michael GianarisJudiciary Committee

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S2527Senate· 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…

Michael GianarisCodes Committee

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S2524Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Enacts the "reproductive health act"; repealer

Enacts the "reproductive health act"; provides a fundamental right to choose contraception and the right of a female to determine the course of a pregnancy; authorizes abortion prior to viability;…

Jeffrey D. KleinHealth Committee

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S2519Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Extends the end of the period of service during World War II until December 31, 1946

Extends the end of the period of service constituting World War II until December 31, 1946 for purposes of retirement, public service and veterans' real property tax exemptions.

Owen H. JohnsonEducation Committee

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S2521Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Establishes a distinctive plate honoring the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America

Establishes a distinctive plate honoring the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.

Owen H. JohnsonTransportation Committee

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A3309Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides for additional reporting guidelines for the metropolitan transportation authority's annual financial statements and when proposing fare and toll increases

Provides for additional reporting guidelines for the metropolitan transportation authority's annual financial statements and when proposing fare and toll increases.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A3340Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing

Relates to investigations and inspections by the department of housing preservation and development in NYC

Permits the state division of housing and community renewal to authorize investigations and inspections of certain dwellings by the department of housing preservation and development in NYC.

Richard GottfriedHousing Committee

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A3294Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to correction

Establishes the New York state justice reinvestment fund and program to provide not-for-profit and faith based entities with funding to improve certain communities

Establishes the New York state justice reinvestment fund and program to provide not-for-profit and faith based entities with funding to improve communities with a higher than normal criminal…

Crystal Peoples-StokesCorrection Committee

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A3345Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Grants a tax credit to day care providers

Grants a tax credit to day care providers; allows a qualified taxpayer a tax credit towards income derived from business attributable to services provided by a registered family day care program;…

Barbara ClarkWays And Means CommitteeFinance

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A3327Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Makes a scheme to defraud a person in obtaining a credit loan secured by an interest in real property a felony

Makes a scheme to defraud a person in obtaining a credit loan secured by an interest in real property a felony; applies to reverse redlining situations; provides for various felony grades depending…

Barbara ClarkCodes Committee

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A3318Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Provides for a plan of expenditure for monies appropriated and received by the state on behalf of a gaming facility located in the city of Buffalo

Provides for a plan of expenditure for monies appropriated and received by the state on behalf of a gaming facility located in the city of Buffalo; provides for the repeal of such provisions on…

Crystal Peoples-StokesWays And Means Committee

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A3322Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Creates downstate New York power authority

Establishes the Downstate New York Power Authority to purchase or condemn properties of the Consolidated Edison Company to own and operate electric and gas utility service for the benefit of the…

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S2518Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Creates the public employees' fair employment act study commission to review the existing Taylor law

Creates the public employees' fair employment act study commission to review the existing Taylor law addressing labor relations between public employers and employees.

Michael H. RanzenhoferFinance Committee

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S2512Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Directs the governor to establish a pilot program providing a 4 day work week for certain state employees

Directs the governor to establish a 2 year pilot program providing a 4 day work week for certain state employees; requires the department of civil service to report on the cost saving derived from…

Michael GianarisCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S2516Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Provides that when a driving under the influence of alcohol offender is sentenced to probation, a condition shall be alcohol and controlled substance monitoring

Provides that when a driving under the influence of alcohol offender is sentenced to probation, a condition thereof shall be alcohol and controlled substance monitoring by the probation department;…

Michael GianarisTransportation Committee

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A3284Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Establishes protections for those who enter certain personal service contracts

Establishes protections for those who enter certain personal service contracts relating to the sound recording industry; establishes time limitations on the enforcement of such contracts with the…

Keith L.T. WrightLabor Committee

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A3282Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Authorizes the commissioner of education to provide grants to school districts and BOCES to implement prenatal care initiatives

Authorizes the commissioner of education to provide grants to school districts and BOCES to assist pregnant students in planning for continued education during and after such pregnancy.

Michele TitusEducation Committee

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A3287Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Requires school bus drivers and attendants who ride with children attending preschool special education programs to complete training

Requires school bus drivers and attendants who ride with children attending preschool special education programs to complete training in the needs of such children.

Harvey WeisenbergTransportation Committee

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A3285Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local governments

Provides for preference for certain N.Y. state domiciliaries in the awarding of contracts for public work

Provides that for public works contracts involving an expenditure of $20,000 or more and purchase contracts for $10,000 or more a responsible bidder who is a New York state resident, firm or…

Keith L.T. WrightLocal Governments Committee

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A3286Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing

Relates to the standard of proof for determination of eligibility for public housing based upon remaining family member status

Relates to the standard of proof for determination of eligibility for public housing based upon remaining family member status.

Keith L.T. WrightHousing Committee

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A3250Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans' affairs

Awards annuity to recipients of purple heart medals

Awards annuity to recipients of purple heart medals, who are identified as recipients under executive order 11016 and are New York state residents, annually for the amount of one thousand dollars.

Joseph MorelleVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A3269Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· To attorney-general for opinion

Proposes to limit state revenue growth, creates a revenue limitation and establishes a budget stabilization fund

Implements provisions to limit state revenue growth; creates a revenue limitation; establishes a budget stabilization fund; sets rates for allowable growth; exempts emergencies declared by the…

Robin SchimmingerWays And Means Committee

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A3276Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Enacts the "New York state public health protection act"

Enacts the "New York state public health protection act"; establishes a precautionary policy for the state; establishes criteria to guide implementation of the precautionary policy; creates a…

Robert SweeneyWays And Means Committee

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A3275Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Penalizes crimes of vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter as felonies when committed while driving with a suspended or revoked license

Penalizes crimes of vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter as felonies when such crimes are committed while driving with a suspended or revoked license.

Robert SweeneyCodes Committee

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A3260Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Reference changed to higher education

Establishes a Haitian Earthquake victims survivor college scholarship program for children and spouses injured in the January twelfth, two thousand ten earthquake

Establishes a Haitian Earthquake victims survivor college scholarship program for persons and children or spouses of persons who survived the January twelfth, two thousand ten earthquake in Haiti.

N. Nick PerryEducation Committee

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A3262Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in libraries and education technology

Enacts the "New Century Libraries: Libraries 2011 act"

Enacts the "New Century Libraries; Libraries 2011 act"; increases the apportionment of state aid to libraries and library services throughout the state; provides for adult and family literacy…

J. Gary PretlowLibraries And Education Technology Committee

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A3223Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Relates to charitable organizations

Relates to charitable organizations; provides for a detailed statement setting forth how the percentage of funds contributed to such charitable organization are allocated according to certain…

Nancy CalhounGovernmental Operations Committee

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A3233Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development

Requires a qualified, independent entity to prepare a report on the tourism and economic impact of professional football home day and night games

Requires a qualified, independent entity to prepare a report on the tourism and economic impact on professional football (home) day and night games played both in western New York and in neighboring…

Dennis H. GabryszakTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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A3241Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to correction

Creates a felony possession of a firearm registration act

Creates a felony possession of a firearm registration act; provides that persons who are convicted of sections 265.02, 265.03 or 265.04 of the penal law have a duty to register with the division of…

Carl HeastieCorrection Committee

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A3253Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development

Establishes the Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Act

Establishes the Domestic Indemnity Act; provides that the council on the arts may enter into indemnity agreements to indemnify certain items from loss or damage; establishes limits as to the amount…

Joseph MorelleTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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A3254Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Establishes a tax credit for training expenses for emerging technology employees

Establishes a tax credit for training expenses for emerging technology employees; requires that training must be for full-time employees involved in the development, modification or improvement of…

Joseph MorelleWays And Means Committee

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A3227Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Prohibits the performance of illegal maneuvers while operating a motorcycle; penalties and fines

Prohibits the performance of illegal maneuvers while operating a motorcycle; provide penalties, fines and revocation of license and registration.

William ColtonTransportation Committee

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A3234Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Relates to the use of an advanced system for securing tobacco taxes

Relates to the use of an advanced system for securing tobacco taxes; requires exclusive use of encrypted counterfeit-resistant cigarette tax stamps to provide a commission to agents for the purpose…

Dennis H. GabryszakWays And Means Committee

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A3239Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to banks

Allows credit unions, savings banks, savings and loan associations and federal savings associations to accept and secure deposits from municipal corporations

Allows credit unions, savings banks, savings and loan associations and federal savings associations to accept and secure deposits from municipal corporations.

Carl HeastieBanks Committee

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A3226Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Creates the Hudson River pilots surcharge board

Creates the Hudson River pilots surcharge board; provides that the board shall determine the rate of surcharge to be applied and benefits provided to Hudson River pilots.

Ronald CanestrariTransportation Committee

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A3263Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in local governments

Increases project size for which separate contracts on public work are required; repealer

Increases project size for which separate contracts on public work are required.

Robin SchimmingerLocal Governments Committee

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S2505Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Authorizes the state mortgage agency to purchase veterans' assisted forward commitment mortgages from banks within the state

Authorizes the state mortgage agency to purchase veterans' assisted forward commitment mortgages from banks within the state; requires the board of directors of the state mortgage agency to…

Roy J. McDonaldVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2498Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Creates a wage tax credit for employers who employ New York national guard men and women, reservists, volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel

Creates a wage tax credit for employers who employ New York national guard men and women, reservists, volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel.

Roy J. McDonaldInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2503Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Provides that students who have an IEP shall not be required to take more than one regents examination in any given day

Provides that students who have an IEP shall not be required to take more than one regents examination in any given day.

Roy J. McDonaldEducation Committee

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A3221Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Requires the division of criminal justice services and the chief administrator of the courts to track the number of permanent orders of protection issued annually

Requires the division of criminal justice services and the chief administrator of the courts to track the number of permanent orders of protection issued and violated annually.

Keith L.T. WrightJudiciary Committee

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A3222Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Relates to the medical examination and needs of children placed in foster care

Relates to the medical examination and needs of children placed in foster care; requires that home health care agencies providing services to children in foster care provide a monthly report on the…

Keith L.T. WrightChildren And Families Committee

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A3215Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Relates to real property tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers in certain counties

Relates to real property tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers in certain counties; eliminates renewal application requirement under certain circumstances.

Robert SweeneyReal Property Taxation Committee

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A3202Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in veterans' affairs

Establishes real property tax exemption for persons in armed forces serving in hostile areas

Establishes a real property tax exemption for the primary residence of a member of the armed forces engaging in hazardous service; the state shall compensate municipalities for lost tax revenue…

J. Gary PretlowVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A3211Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Reference changed to correction

Requires the members of the state board of parole, and parole hearing officers to be composed of a proportionate share of residents

Requires the membership of the state board of parole, and parole hearing officers to be composed of a proportionate share of residents of each county to reflect the state's inmate population.

N. Nick PerryCodes Committee

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A3201Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Relates to the dismissal of members on the panel for educational policy

Prohibits the discharge or dismissal of a member of the panel for educational policy without providing such member with a thirty day notice of such discharge or dismissal.

N. Nick PerryEducation Committee

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A3180Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Authorizes state and municipal agencies to regulate use of geographic information systems materials after the disclosure thereof under freedom of information law

Authorizes state and municipal agencies to establish rules and regulations for the use, distribution, duplication, sale and resale of geographic information systems materials disclosed under the…

J. Gary PretlowGovernmental Operations Committee

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A3183Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Increases the penalties for the crime of custodial interference in the first and second degrees and creates the crime of custodial interference in the third degree

Proscribes conduct constituting the crime of custodial interference in the third degree as a class A misdemeanor; raises custodial interference in the second degree to a class E felony; and raises…

James TediscoCodes Committee

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