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

S5804Senate· Vetoed Aug 17, 2011· Vetoed memo.48
Relates to service retirement benefits for persons engaged in criminal law enforcement and employed in the office of district attorney in Tompkins county
Relates to service retirement benefits for persons engaged in criminal law enforcement and employed in the office of district attorney in Tompkins County.
Thomas F. O'MaraVetoed
Vetoed
ImpactPending
OutcomeVetoed
S5784Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.489
Relates to providing veterans with information concerning accident prevention courses
Relates to providing veterans with information concerning accident prevention courses.
Greg BallSigned by Governor
Signed into law

S5757Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.488

Provides that where the court imposes a revocable sentence of imprisonment the court shall initially determine the fitness of an eligible offender for a certificate

Provides that where the court imposes a revocable sentence of imprisonment or imposes a sentence other than one executed by commitment to an institution under jurisdiction of the state department of…

Stephen M. SalandSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8297AssemblyS5801· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.451

Relates to the exercise of a power of appointment and an authorized trustee's authority to invade trust principal

Relates to the exercise of a power of appointment and an authorized trustee's authority to invade trust principal.

Helene WeinsteinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A8285Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.450

Authorizes True North Tyler Street, LLC to file an application for a real property tax exemption

Authorizes True North Tyler Street, LLC to file an application with the assessor of the city of Troy for a real property tax exemption for the 2011 tax roll.

Ronald CanestrariSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A8251Assembly· Vetoed Aug 17, 2011· Tabled

Relates to disclosures by limited licensees

Relates to disclosures by limited licensees; provides that with respect to wireless communications equipment insurance, the only disclosures and materials required in the provision of such insurance…

Edward BraunsteinVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5628Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.487

Authorizes the village of Mineola to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of North Hempstead

Authorizes the village of Mineola to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of North Hempstead, county of Nassau.

Jack M. MartinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5601Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.486

Relates to yearling buck protection

Relates to establishing a yearling buck protection program.

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A8157Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.449

Amends the definition of "bank holding company" to replace the phrase "a banking institution" to "two or more banking institutions"

Amends the definition of "bank holding company" to replace the phrase "a banking institution" to "two or more banking institutions".

Peter AbbateSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A8156Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.448

Relates to the exercise of federally permitted powers by a state chartered banking institution

Relates to the exercise of federally permitted powers by a state chartered banking institution; requires a banking institution to make an application with one or more state chartered banking…

Rory LancmanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A8109Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.447

Relates to disability retirement applications made by or on behalf of certain deputy sheriffs

Relates to disability retirement applications made by or on behalf of certain deputy sheriffs; ensures that a deputy sheriff who is disabled is not denied disability retirement benefits because they…

Peter AbbateSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A8098Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.446

Extends from December 31, 2011 to December 31, 2013, the expiration of the authorization of operating demonstrations to operate managed long term care plans

Extends from December 31, 2011 to December 31, 2013, the expiration of the authorization of operating demonstrations to operate managed long term care plans.

Harry B. BronsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5545Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.485

Authorizes the assessor of the county of Nassau to accept an application for exemption from real property taxes from the Wantagh Fire District

Authorizes the assessor of the county of Nassau to accept an application for exemption from real property taxes from Wantagh Fire District.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5478Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.484

Extends date of certain provisions relating to participation in the banking development districts program to January l, 2017

Extends date of certain provisions relating to participation in the banking development districts program to January 1, 2017.

Joseph A. GriffoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7908Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.445

Requires the state insurance fund to file annual audited financial statements with the office of the state comptroller

Requires the state insurance fund to file annual audited financial statements with the office of the state comptroller.

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7893Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.444

Expands the health occupation and workplace demonstration program to home health care providers

Expands the health occupation and workplace demonstration program to home health care providers.

Aileen GuntherSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5413Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.483

Authorizes Michael P. Koval to receive retirement service credit for prior service

Authorizes Michael P. Koval to receive retirement service credit for prior service.

Thomas F. O'MaraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7810Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.492

Allows limited liability companies to operate renal disease diagnostic or treatment centers

Allows limited liability companies to operate renal disease diagnostic or treatment centers.

Richard GottfriedSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7742Assembly· Vetoed Aug 17, 2011· Tabled

Relates to the designation of technology development centers

Relates to the designation of technology development centers and to provide funding for such centers.

Donna LupardoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7736Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.443

Allows assessors of the town of Whitestown and village of New York Mills to accept an application for property tax exemption from the New York Mills Historical Society

Allows assessors of the town of Whitestown and village of New York Mills to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from the New York Mills Historical Society for certain parcels of…

Sandy GalefSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7668Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.442

Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of the alcoholic beverage control law relating to temporary retail permits

Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of the alcoholic beverage control law relating to temporary retail permits; provides that such provisions expire on October 12, 2012.

Robin SchimmingerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A7667Assembly· Vetoed Aug 17, 2011· Tabled

Authorizes certain campgrounds without dumping stations to provide a list of dumping stations

Authorizes campgrounds with fifteen or fewer campsites which do not have dumping stations to provide a list of at least three dumping stations which are public or which have agreed to permit use of…

Addie JenneVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7650Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.441

Relates to permitting a hospice to employ and enter into contracts with licensed healthcare professionals

Relates to permitting a hospice to employ and enter into contracts with licensed healthcare providers; defines "terminally ill".

Richard GottfriedSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S5362Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Approval memo.7

Authorizes the town of Stony Point to amortize the cost of payments to or for the benefit of employees upon separation of service from such town

Authorizes the town of Stony Point to amortize the cost of payments to or for the benefit of employees upon separation of service from such town.

David CarlucciSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A7633Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.440

Relates to permitting social services officials in an adult protective service investigation access to certain confidential records

Relates to permitting social services officials in an adult protective service investigation access to certain confidential records under the child abuse and maltreatment registry when such official…

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A7631Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.439

Relates to the regulation of the landing of lobsters

Relates to the regulation of the landing of lobsters.

Thomas AbinantiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7570Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.438

Relates to the Michigan Street African-American Heritage Corridor Commission draft management plan submission dates

Relates to the Michigan Street African-American Heritage Corridor Commission draft management plan submission dates.

Crystal Peoples-StokesSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A7520Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.436

Relates to the child support obligations of indigent non-custodial parents

Relates to the child support obligations of indigent non-custodial parents.

Daniel O'DonnellSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7487Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.435

Prohibits the taking of striped bass from the Hudson river for commercial purposes

Prohibits the taking of striped bass from the Hudson river for commercial purposes; defines the pertinent portions of the Hudson river and "taking of striped bass for commercial purposes"; does not…

Thomas AbinantiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7441Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.434

Authorizes the city of Newburgh to offer an optional 20 year retirement plan to certain police officers and firefighters

Authorizes the city of Newburgh to offer an optional 20 year retirement plan, pursuant to section 384-d of the retirement and social security law, to certain police officers and firefighters…

Thomas KirwanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5309Senate· Vetoed Aug 17, 2011· Vetoed memo.47

Designates court attendants in the town of Highlands as peace officers

Designates court attendants in the town of Highlands as peace officers.

William J. Larkin Jr.Vetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

S5196Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.481

Relates to the regulation of certain types of clams

Relates to the regulation of certain types of clams.

Lee M. ZeldinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5157Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.480

Dissolves the Oswego City Library

Relates to the dissolution of the Oswego City Library created on April 15, 1854 and allows for the redistribution of any funds and/or assets held by such library to the Oswego School District Public…

Patty RitchieSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A7387Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.433

Authorizes the village of North Hills to file applications for real property tax exemptions with the county of Nassau

Authorizes the village of North Hills to file applications for real property tax exemptions with the county of Nassau.

Michelle SchimelSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S5140Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.479

Establishes the taxpayer refund choice act and affirms the right of state residents to receive personal income tax refunds by paper check

Establishes the taxpayer refund choice act and affirms the right of state residents to receive personal income tax refunds by paper check and requires the department to fully describe any debit card…

Hugh T. FarleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S5137Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.478

Authorizes industrial development agencies to finance automobile racing facilities

Authorizes industrial development agencies to finance automobile racing facilities.

Thomas F. O'MaraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S4899Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Approval memo.6

Provides for a period of probable usefulness to the payment for separation incentive program by the town of East Hampton, county of Suffolk

Provides for a period of probable usefulness to the payment for separation incentive program by the town of East Hampton, county of Suffolk.

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S4875Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.476

Exempts the Rudolf Steiner Fellowship Foundation, Inc. from the requirement to acquire an enhanced assisted living certificate

Exempts the Rudolf Steiner Fellowship Foundation, Inc. from the requirement to acquire an enhanced assisted living certificate if retaining residents requiring continual medical or nursing care.

Kemp HannonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S4772Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.475

Authorizes motion picture theatres to serve alcoholic beverages

Authorizes motion picture theatres to serve alcoholic beverages.

Carl L. MarcellinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A7238Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.432

Establishes a 20 year time limit to collect tax liability

Establishes a 20 year time limit to collect tax liabilities; 20 years from the first date the commissioner of tax could file a warrant for liability; first date a warrant could be filed is the last…

Herman D. FarrellSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S4711Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.474

Extends the authorization for an additional real estate transfer tax in Columbia county until 2013

Extends the authorization for an additional real estate transfer tax in Columbia county until 2013.

Stephen M. SalandSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S4581Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.473

Relates to time of service, time in which defect in form must be raised, copy of proposed amended pleading, and the time of voluntary discontinuances

Relates to time of service, time in which defect in form must be raised, copy of proposed amended pleading, and the time of voluntary discontinuances.

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A7073Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.430

Extends effectiveness of provisions of chapter 434 of the laws of 1999, relating to deposit of excessive funds in proprietary vocational school supervision account

Extends the effectiveness of provisions of chapter 434 of the laws of 1999, relating to the tuition reimbursement account and deposit to the proprietary vocational school supervision account.

Deborah GlickSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S4544Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.472

Creates an exemption to the residency requirement for firefighters in the town of Fleming

Creates an exemption to the residency requirement for firefighters in the town of Flemming.

Michael F. NozzolioSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A6960Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.428

Continues the authority of the department of environmental conservation to provide the taking of sharks

Continues the authority of the department of environmental conservation to provide the taking of sharks.

Matthew TitoneSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law