Bills by

John J. Bonacic

Senator

9,494 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →bonacic@nysenate.gov

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

9,494 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

A628Assembly· Signed Sep 23, 2011· Signed chap.502
Establishes an address confidentiality program in the office of the secretary of state for domestic violence victims who need to maintain secrecy of their location
Establishes an address confidentiality program in the office of the secretary of state for domestic violence victims who need to maintain confidentiality of their location; authorizes the secretary…
Helene WeinsteinSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
S863Senate· Signed Sep 23, 2011· Signed chap.545
Establishes a residential-commercial exemption program in certain counties
Establishes a residential-commercial real property tax exemption program in certain counties.
Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

A468Assembly· Vetoed Sep 23, 2011· Tabled

Directs the review of the west of Hudson River New York city drinking water supply system program

Directs the commissioner of environmental conservation and the commissioner of the New York city department of environmental conservation to review the west of Hudson River New York city drinking…

Aileen GuntherVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A408Assembly· Signed Sep 23, 2011· Signed chap.501

Provides for the lapse of oil and gas interests located within Allegany state park if unused for 20 years prior to effective date of act

Provides for the lapse of oil and gas interests located within Allegany state park if unused for 20 years prior to effective date of act unless a statement of claim is filed by the owner prior to…

Sam HoytSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A356Assembly· Signed Sep 23, 2011· Signed chap.500

Prohibits state officers and employees from using the thruway system without paying tolls during non-working hours

Prohibits a department, authority, division or agency of the state from offering and permitting state officers and employees to use the thruway system without paying tolls except when the use occurs…

Sam HoytSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S587Senate· Signed Sep 23, 2011· Signed chap.544

Directs the chancellor of the city school district of city over 1 million to inventory and report on the outdoor schoolyards of such district

Directs the chancellor of the city school district of a city over 1 million to inventory and report on the outdoor schoolyards of such district.

Jeffrey D. KleinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S511Senate· Vetoed Sep 23, 2011· Vetoed memo.69

Directs NYSERDA to undertake a statewide study of consumer behaviors with respect to energy efficiency and clean energy technology

Directs NYS energy research and development authority to undertake a statewide study of consumer behaviors with respect to energy efficiency and clean energy technology programs.

George D. MaziarzVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A241Assembly· Vetoed Sep 23, 2011· Tabled

Establishes the green jobs workforce subcommittee of the state workforce investment board

Establishes the green jobs workforce subcommittee of the state workforce investment board to conduct labor market data analysis, to provide job training and education programs, and to provide a…

George LatimerVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S372Senate· Vetoed Sep 23, 2011· Vetoed memo.68

Relates to requiring reports by state agencies relating to certain grants and expenditures made to community based organizations

Requires reports by state agencies relating to certain grants and expenditures made to community based organizations; requires listing by zip code of such grants.

Velmanette MontgomeryVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A160Assembly· Vetoed Sep 23, 2011· Tabled

Permits persons licensed to sell wine at retail for consumption on the premises to sell certain low alcohol beverages

Permits persons licensed to sell wine at retail for consumption on the premises to sell certain low alcohol beverages that contain not more than twenty-four per centum alcohol, by volume, and that…

Kevin CahillVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A141Assembly· Signed Sep 23, 2011· Signed chap.499

Requires a representative of veteran and alcoholism or substance abuse programs to the advisory council on alcoholism and substance abuse services

Requires a representative of veteran and alcoholism or substance abuse programs to be on the advisory council on alcoholism and substance abuse programs as well as a representative who is a combat…

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A113AssemblyS4101· Signed Sep 23, 2011· Signed chap.498

Relates to the public library construction grant program

Relates to the public library construction grant program; increases state aid to up to 75% of total costs if the buildings are located in an economically disadvantaged community; provides…

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A20Assembly· Signed Sep 23, 2011· Signed chap.497

Authorizes commissioner of agriculture and markets to render an opinion to government officials on land use regulations pertaining to agricultural practices

Provides, upon the request of a municipality, farm owner or operator, the commissioner of agriculture and markets shall render an opinion to local government officials as to whether farm operations…

Kevin CahillSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S3953Senate· Signed Sep 19, 2011· Signed chap.496

Directs commissioners of education and health to adopt rules and regulations for the treatment and monitoring of students with mild traumatic brain injuries

Enacts the "concussion management and awareness act"; directs the commissioners of education and health to adopt and implement rules and regulations for the treatment and monitoring of students with…

Kemp HannonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S4404Senate· Signed Aug 31, 2011· Signed chap.495

Relates to the conveyance of land formerly used as an armory to the town of Riverhead in the county of Suffolk

Relates to the conveyance of land formerly used as an armory to the town of Riverhead in the county of Suffolk.

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A6274Assembly· Signed Aug 31, 2011· Signed chap.493

Extends the tax rate reduction under the NYS real estate transfer tax and the NYC real property transfer tax for conveyances of real property to existing REITS

Extends the tax rate reduction under the NYS real estate transfer tax and the NYC real property transfer tax for conveyances of real property to existing real estate investment funds.

Herman D. FarrellSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S3755Senate· Signed Aug 31, 2011· Signed chap.494

Relates to the eligibility of certain institutions of higher education to access certain projects, programs and services of the New York power authority

Relates to the eligibility of certain independent not-for-profit institutions of higher education to access energy-related projects, programs and services of the New York power authority.

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S5846Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.491

Relates to compensation and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees

Relates to compensation and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees; authorizes funding of joint labor-management committees, to implement agreements between…

Joseph E. RobachSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S5811Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.490

Exempts large commercial insureds from certain rate and policy form approval requirements

Exempts large commercial insureds from certain rate and policy form approval requirements.

James L. SewardSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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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

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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

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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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

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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

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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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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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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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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