Bills by

Patrick M. Gallivan

Senator

15,927 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →gallivan@nysenate.gov

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

15,927 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

A7281AssemblyS4698· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in tourism, parks, arts and sports development
Establishes the Nissequogue River state park
Establishes the Nissequogue River state park.
Michael J. FitzpatrickTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development CommitteeEnvironment & Energy
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A7278Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means
Establishes a tax credit for farmers who make food donations to food banks or other emergency food programs
Establishes a tax credit for farmers who make food donations to food banks or other emergency food programs.

A7283Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Requires the promulgation of regulations requiring treatment works to test waste from hydraulic fracturing operations to test for radioactivity

Requires the promulgation of regulations requiring treatment works to test waste from hydraulic fracturing operations to test for radioactivity.

Catherine NolanEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A7276Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Relates to exemption from taxation of alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings

Relates to exemption from taxation of alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings by expanding certain provisions to include cities where the multiple residence law is applicable.

Michael J. FitzpatrickReal Property Taxation Committee

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A7277Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Provides for mediation in foreclosure actions for fundamentally unaffordable mortgage loans

Provides for mediation in foreclosure actions for fundamentally unaffordable mortgage loans, provides for a tax credit for banks that renegotiate loans; directs the banking board to promulgate rules…

James F. BrennanJudiciary Committee

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S4852Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to the designation of housing judges as judicial hearing officers

Relates to the designation of housing judges as judicial hearing officers.

John J. BonacicJudiciary Committee

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S4841Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to sealing court records involving cases dismissed at arraignment or earlier

Relates to sealing court records involving cases dismissed at arraignment or earlier.

Stephen M. SalandCodes Committee

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S4810Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Repeals section 390-h of the social services law relating to the closure of child care centers

Relates to the closure of child care centers.

Patrick M. GallivanChildren And Families Committee

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S4800Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Enacts the Responsible Bidders Database Act; requires state comptroller to maintain a database containing certain information for certain contracts

Enacts the Responsible Bidders Database Act; requires the state comptroller to maintain a computerized database system containing certain information relating to contractors, for state agency and…

John J. FlanaganFinance Committee

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A7264Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Establishes certain proof requirements for plaintiffs seeking summary judgment or a default judgment in a residential foreclosure proceeding

Establishes certain proof and settlement requirements for plaintiffs seeking summary judgment or a default judgment in a residential foreclosure proceeding; provides that only the owner and holder…

Helene WeinsteinJudiciary Committee

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S4789Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Provides for the sale, use and storage of nitric acid

Requires each retail sale of nitric acid to be recorded by the seller thereof; such record shall include the photographic identification number, telephone number and address of the purchaser;…

Kenneth P. LaValleVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S4788Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Establishes health care organization accountability for delay, failure or refusal to approve, provide, arrange or timely pay for certain health care services

Provides for accountability of "health care organizations" (i.e., entities, other than a health care provider, that approve, provide, arrange for or pay for health care services, including a health…

Kenneth P. LaValleJudiciary Committee

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S4783Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Relates to a program for veteran speakers in classrooms to supplement instructional and educational aspects of American military history

Directs the director of the division of veterans affairs to develop a program relating to veteran educational speakers; requires distribution of informational pamphlet to schools describing program…

Roy J. McDonaldVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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A7258Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Prohibits the charging of a deductible when a motor vehicle, through no fault of the insured, is in an accident with a municipally-owned snow removal vehicle

Prohibits the charging of a deductible when a motor vehicle, through no fault of the insured, is in an accident with a municipally-owned snow removal vehicle.

John McEnenyInsurance Committee

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A7252Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Authorizes the city council of the city of Watertown to set the fees for birth and death records

Authorizes the city council of the city of Watertown to set the fees for birth and death records up to the amount charged by the commissioner.

Addie JenneHealth Committee

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A7246Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in higher education

Eliminates the board of trustees of the city university of New York and transfers its powers and duties to the board of trustees of the state university of New York; repealer

Eliminates the board of trustees of the city of New York and transfers its powers and duties to the board of trustees of the state university of New York.

Nancy CalhounHigher Education Committee

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A7249Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development

Requires certain leases and management agreements entered into by the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to comply with master plans

Requires leases, licenses and management agreements entered into by the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation relating to the use or management of state parks and historic sites,…

Steven EnglebrightTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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A7245Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Allows home schooled children to take certain career education classes at local boards of cooperative educational services districts for free

Allows home schooled children to take certain career education classes at local boards of cooperative educational services districts for free.

Nancy CalhounEducation Committee

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S4774Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to the Metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax and to the imposition of certain bridge tolls

Relates to eliminating the Metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax in certain counties and authorizing the imposition of certain bridge tolls by the city of New York.

John J. BonacicInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A7242Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes the bystander protection act

Establishes the bystander protection act which increases the punishment for an offense when a member of the public is harmed, but the intended target is a public official.

James TediscoCodes Committee

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A7235Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Provides for allocation of net collections from taxes in Suffolk county

Allocates an amount equal to one-half the net collections from taxes in Suffolk county to the towns and villages of the county of Suffolk on the basis of the ratio which the full valuation of real…

Fred ThieleWays And Means Committee

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A7233Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in judiciary

Requires orders of protection to be served upon the attorney representing the respondent

Requires orders of protection and temporary orders of protection to be served upon the attorney representing the respondent; requires attorneys to accept service of such orders addressed to a…

Naomi RiveraJudiciary Committee

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A7226Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Forgives certain payroll taxes and interest thereon owed by the First Baptist Cathedral of Westbury

Forgives certain payroll taxes and interest thereon owed by the First Baptist Cathedral of Westbury.

Charles LavineWays And Means Committee

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A7228Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Relates to tax credit disbursements and the effectiveness of such provisions

Relates to tax credit disbursements and the effectiveness of such provisions.

Joseph MorelleWays And Means Committee

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A7213Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Imposes punishment for violations of the department of labor's fire regulations

Imposes punishment for violations of the department of labor's fire regulations.

Catherine NolanLabor Committee

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A7215Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Allows school districts and BOCES units to provide administrative services together

Allows school districts and BOCES units to agree or contract to provide administrative services together that they can provide on their own.

Addie JenneEducation Committee

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A7224Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to the display of fireworks

Relates to the display of fireworks; authorizes an exemption for the fee associated therewith for certain displays by federally tax exempt organizations.

Charles LavineCodes Committee

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A7225Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Allows senior citizens previously approved for the enhanced school tax relief exemption to file a simplified renewal application

Allows senior citizens previously approved for the enhanced school tax relief exemption, who have elected not to participate in the income verification program, to file a simplified renewal…

Charles LavineReal Property Taxation Committee

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A7227Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to service of notice of parking violations by certified mail

Provides for the service of notice of parking violations by certified mail where the operator is present and refuses service.

Grace MengTransportation Committee

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A7214Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Excludes certain programs from the definition of summer day camp for the year 2011

Excludes programs run by a town, village, or other governmental entity from the definition of summer day camp for the year 2011.

Addie JenneHealth Committee

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A7222Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Provides that a member shall forfeit his or her retirement rights and benefits if he or she is convicted of or pleads to certain crimes related to public employment

Provides that a member shall forfeit his or her retirement rights and benefits if he or she is convicted of or pleads to certain crimes related to public employment.

Sandy GalefGovernmental Employees Committee

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A7219Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in environmental conservation

Relates to bids for oil and gas production leases on state lands

Relates to bids for oil and gas production leases on state lands and requires such bids to include lease payment amounts and royalty payment amounts.

Clifford CrouchEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A7220Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to a motor vehicle accident prevention course for drivers convicted of driving while intoxicated or while under the influence of drugs

Relates to a motor vehicle accident prevention course for drivers convicted of driving while intoxicated or while under the influence of drugs.

Michael CusickTransportation Committee

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A7210Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing

Provides a rental subsidy to persons in the nursing facility transition and diversion waiver program

Provides a rental subsidy to persons in the nursing facility transition and diversion waiver program.

Michele TitusHousing Committee

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A7209Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Directs commissioner of education to create youth centers with a curriculum for pre-school and after-school students demonstrating educational opportunities

Directs commissioner of education to create youth centers with a curriculum for pre-school and after-school students demonstrating educational opportunities and emphasizing good mentoring; provides…

Michele TitusEducation Committee

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S4754Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Authorizes attorney's fees to an agency where a person or entity fails to prove that an agency should properly withhold records

Authorizes attorneys fees to an agency where a person or entity fails to prove that an agency should properly withhold records from the public

Stephen M. SalandInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A7208AssemblyS5032· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the NYC transit authority on-track and surface omnibus safety program

Relates to the NYC transit authority on-track and surface omnibus safety program.

Carl HeastieCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

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S4744Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to elections

Requires that a candidate's town of residence be published at least six days prior to an election rather than his or her address

Requires that a candidate's town or city of residence be published at least six days prior to an election rather than his or her address.

Thomas F. O'MaraElections Committee

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S4741Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Prohibits community colleges from charging the county of residence of a non-resident student for local sponsor costs for more than the costs associated with obtaining an associate degree or certificate

Prohibits community colleges from charging the county of residence of a non-resident student for local sponsor costs for more than the costs associated with obtaining an associate degree or…

Owen H. JohnsonHigher Education Committee

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S4731Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Provides for the registration of professional nurse anesthetist

Relates to the certification of registered nurse anesthetists; provides that for such certification an applicant shall file an application, be licensed as a registered professional nurse, have…

John A. DeFranciscoHigher Education Committee

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S4737Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Includes state university of New York police in provisions permitting transfer of police officers to certain police employers

Includes state university of New York police in provisions permitting transfer of police officers to certain police employers.

Martin J. GoldenCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4721Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to noncompliance of an employer or income payor with income execution orders

Relates to noncompliance of an employer or income payor with income execution orders; allows child support unit to count each failure to remit payment as an instance of noncompliance.

Lee M. ZeldinJudiciary Committee

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A7206Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to the time for making a motion to dismiss for failure to state a cause of action and motion for summary judgment

Edward BraunsteinJudiciary Committee

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A7199Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Enacts the "honesty in permit processing act"

Enacts the "honesty in permit processing act"; requires state agencies to annually report to the public on the time periods for processing applications of each type of permit, license, registration…

Joseph MorelleGovernmental Operations Committee

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A7203Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Creates a tax credit for the purchase and installation of a sun tunnel in a principal residence

Creates a tax credit for the purchase and installation of a sun tunnel in a principal residence.

Fred ThieleWays And Means Committee

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A7198Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Requires the deposit, into the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, of a portion of the sales tax collected on each gallon of motor fuel sold at retail

Requires the deposit, into the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, of a portion of the sales tax collected on each gallon of motor fuel sold at retail.

Joseph MorelleWays And Means Committee

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A7200Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to deeming municipal franchise terms requirements of the public service commission

Deems terms of a franchise granted by a municipality to be requirements of the pubic service commission.

Aravella SimotasCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A7197Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to fishing license fees in the county of Onondaga

Provides 20 percent of gross receipts of fishing license fees in the county of Onondaga shall be retained and expended to offset the costs of the Carpenter's Brook fish hatchery.

William MagnarelliEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A7188Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental employees

Provides for immunity from administrative liability for fire officers in the city of New York relating to an act or omission attributable to failure to train

Provides for immunity from administrative liability for fire officers in the city of New York relating to an act or omission attributable to failure to train.

Peter AbbateGovernmental Employees Committee

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