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

A1142Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means
Imposes a fifteen cent tax on plastic shopping bags used to transport every sale of tangible personal property by consumers
Imposes a fifteen cent tax on plastic shopping bags used to transport every sale of tangible personal property by consumers; provides for certain exemptions and imposes limitations on the size of…
Felix OrtizWays And Means Committee
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A1102Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in codes
Permits the outdoor consumer use of fireworks
Permits the outdoor consumer use of fireworks upon completion of a safety course and issuance of a permit.
Brian KolbCodes Committee
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A1140Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Raises the level of certain criminal possession and criminal sale of weapons crimes if they are committed on school grounds

Raises the level of certain criminal possession and criminal sale of weapons crimes if they are committed on school grounds; defines "school grounds" as in or on or within any building, structure,…

Joseph LentolCodes Committee

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A1108Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Creates city university of New York center for excellence in urban education to enhance the quality of teaching in public schools in N.Y. city

Creates City University of New York center for excellence in urban education to enhance the quality of teaching in public schools in NYC; establishes the regents teachers loan forgiveness program to…

Barbara ClarkHigher Education Committee

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A1143Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Provides a tax credit for small businesses that purchase and install a security system

Provides a tax credit against franchise taxes for small businesses that purchase and install a security system which shall be 50% of the cost of the system up to $750.

Felix OrtizWays And Means Committee

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A1134Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in codes

Creates the crimes of criminal interference with a funeral service in the first and second degrees

Creates the crimes of criminal interference with a funeral service in the first and second degrees; provides that criminal interference in the first degree be a class E felony and in the second…

Brian KolbCodes Committee

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A1094Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in election law

Makes certain technical corrections with regard to absentee voting

Makes several technical corrections to the election law in regards to absentee voting; provides that no ballot shall be declared void or partially blank if such ballot has been torn or defaced after…

Brian KolbElection Law Committee

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A1081AssemblyS3192· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in judiciary

Creates the short-term military service guardian

Creates the short term military service guardian; allows parent w/o joint custody to appoint service guardian; provides for a maximum appointment of 180 days.

Robert CastelliJudiciary CommitteeLegal

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A1075Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Pedigree for prescription drugs

Establishes pedigree meaning an electronic record containing information regarding each distribution of a prescription drug, originating from a manufacturer, through acquisition by or transfer to…

Amy PaulinHigher Education Committee

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S1288Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to banks

Requires ATMs to use both audio and visual systems of relaying messages to its customers

Requires ATMs to use both audio and visual system of relaying messages to its customers; provides that this provision would enable those individuals that are visually impaired to access ATMs without…

Thomas K. DuaneBanks Committee

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S1283Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Requires credit card solicitations and statements to display a "Credit Card Facts" display box

Requires credit card solicitations and statements to display a "Credit Card Facts" display box.

Thomas K. DuaneConsumer Protection Committee

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S1285Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Establishes duties for pharmacies when pharmacists employed by such pharmacy refuse to fill prescriptions on the basis of personal beliefs

Establishes duties for pharmacies when pharmacists employed by such pharmacy refuse to fill prescriptions on the basis of personal beliefs; requires a pharmacy to ensure the prescription is filled…

Thomas K. DuaneHigher Education Committee

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S1272Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Directs that teachers be trained in the education of gifted students, and provides start-up funding for such training; repealer; appropriation

Directs that teachers be trained in the education of gifted students, and provides start-up funding for such training; authorizes necessary rule and/or regulation changes to properly implement the…

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Finance Committee

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S1269Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Provides for the use of binding arbitration for certain represented members of the unified court system

Provides for the use of binding arbitration for employee organizations represented by the Ninth judicial district negotiating unit, Nassau county negotiating unit, Suffolk county negotiating unit,…

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Civil Service And Pensions Committee

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S1268Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Expands the veterans tuition awards program to include all veterans who were discharged under honorable conditions who served in the armed forces after 2-28-1961

Expands the veterans tuition awards program to include all veterans who were discharged under honorable conditions who served in the armed forces after February 28, 1961.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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A1073Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Relates to enforcement of wage payment laws

Relates to enforcement of wage payment laws; provides enhanced enforcement and penalty provision; permits private rights of action; defines independent contractor and permits action for improper…

Felix OrtizLabor Committee

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A1071Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to mental health

Relates to the review of criminal history information of certain persons rendering community based services to individuals with mental illness or mental retardation

Relates to the review of criminal history information of certain persons rendering community based services to individuals with mental illness or mental retardation and developmental disabilities.

Felix OrtizMental Health Committee

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S1258Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Grants police officer status for members of the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority; repealer

Extends police officer status to bridge and tunnel officers, sergeants and lieutenants of the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority and authorizes such authority to maintain a bridge and tunnel…

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Codes Committee

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S1252Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Provides workers' comp benefits for family care

Provides workers' compensation benefits for family care; applies to employee and family member's taking family leave to care for the employee.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Labor Committee

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S1248Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Requires the date of manufacture to be imprinted on tires

Requires the date of manufacture to be imprinted on tires; provides exceptions for certain tires.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Transportation Committee

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S1243Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Prohibits the sale of tires which are more than six years old

Prohibits the distribution, sale or offer for sale of tires which are more than six years old.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Transportation Committee

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S1240Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Requires a sticker or label to be affixed to any tire identifying the creation date of any tire

Requires a sticker or label to be affixed to any tire being sold in the state identifying the creation date and manufacturer of any tire.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Transportation Committee

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S1235Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Provides certain coverage for diagnosis and treatment of chemical abuse and chemical dependence

Provides certain coverage for diagnosis and treatment of chemical abuse and chemical dependence.

Thomas K. DuaneInsurance Committee

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S1230Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Establishes a moratorium on the issuance of permits for the drilling of wells and prohibits drilling within two miles of the New York city water supply infrastructure

Establishes a moratorium on the issuance of permits for the drilling of wells and prohibits drilling within five miles of the New York city water supply infrastructure.

Thomas K. DuaneEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1229Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Regulates the use of informants by the prosecuting attorney and law enforcement personnel

Regulates the use of informants by the prosecuting attorney and law enforcement personnel; requires law enforcement personnel to submit an annual report to the department of state with statistical…

Thomas K. DuaneCodes Committee

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S1223Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Relates to the educational preparation for practice of professional nursing

Requires registered professional nurses to attain a baccalaureate degree in nursing within ten years of their initial licensure; provides exemptions for those currently licensed or enrolled in…

Toby Ann StaviskyHigher Education Committee

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S1222Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to actions by health care providers against patients

Relates to actions by health care providers against patients; provides that it shall be an affirmative defense to an action by a health care provider against a patient for recovery of payment for an…

Toby Ann StaviskyInsurance Committee

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A1056Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Provides a tax deduction of up to ten thousand dollars for any person who donates a human organ to another human being

Provides a tax deduction of up to ten thousand dollars for any person who donates a human organ to another human being; provides job security for those individuals who miss work during the recovery…

Felix OrtizWays And Means Committee

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A1057Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in consumer affairs and protection

Provides that gift certificates shall not contain expiration dates except in limited circumstances

Provides that gift certificates and store credits shall not contain expiration dates, except in limited circumstances where they are issued for promotional purposes without value being given by the…

Felix OrtizConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A1055Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in higher education

Establishes a veteran fee waiver program within the State University of New York system

Establishes a veteran fee waiver program within the State University of New York system; provides for eligibility, applicability and amounts of such waivers.

Felix OrtizHigher Education Committee

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A1058Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in economic development

Requires all retail establishments for on-premises consumption employing one or more persons as bouncers to require such persons to submit fingerprints

Requires all retail establishments for on-premises consumption employing one or more persons as bouncers to require such persons to submit fingerprints.

Felix OrtizEconomic Development Committee

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S1218Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Requires that motor vehicle repair shops provide certain information regarding work guarantees

Requires that motor vehicle repair shop invoices provide certain information regarding work guarantees stating the terms and time limits of any guarantee for repair work performed; also requires…

Toby Ann StaviskyTransportation Committee

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A1054Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in transportation

Creates a vertical form of a license or identification card for persons under age 21

Creates a vertical form of a license or identification card for persons under age 21.

Felix OrtizTransportation Committee

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A1024Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to agriculture

Provides for quarantines and declaration of state of emergency in certain instances of disease affecting domestic animals

Provides for quarantines and declaration of state of emergency in certain instances of disease affecting domestic animals; provides for the establishment of a animal disease control fund.

Felix OrtizAgriculture Committee

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S1210Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Prohibits the discontinuance of utility service to multiple dwellings for non-payment of bills

Provides that no public utility shall discontinue gas, electric, steam or water service for non-payment of bills to an entire multiple dwelling but shall have all rights otherwise provided by law,…

Toby Ann StaviskyEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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A1011Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes the crimes of home invasion in the first, second, and third degrees

Establishes the crimes of home invasion in the first, second, and third degrees.

Joseph LentolCodes Committee

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A1015Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to the offenses of vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter

Expands the offenses of vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter to include injury or death caused while operating a motor vehicle after repeated violation of certain vehicle and traffic…

Joseph LentolCodes Committee

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A1014Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Amends the definition of disguised gun to include certain guns that are designed and intended to appear to be a toy gun

Amends the definition of a "disguised gun" to include a weapon or device capable of being concealed on a person from which a shot can be discharged through the energy of an explosive which is…

Joseph LentolCodes Committee

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A1012Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Creates new crime of offering an unlawful gratuity to a juror, a class A misdemeanor, to prohibit a party from conferring or offering to confer payment on juror

Makes it a class A misdemeanor for a party or representative of a party to an action or proceeding before a juror, and after discharge of such juror, to confer, or offer or agree to confer, any…

Joseph LentolCodes Committee

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A1017Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in consumer affairs and protection

Creates the cell phone users' bill of rights

Creates the cell phone users' bill of rights; provides that customers be given a thirty-day trial period; provides that a customer shall not be liable for calls or messages that were not made from…

Felix OrtizConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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S1207Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Prohibits disclosure of testimony of a party to a health care quality assurance or peer review proceeding

Prohibits the disclosure and discovery of the testimony of a party to a health care quality assurance or peer review proceeding; further adds the failure to cooperate and participate in the quality…

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S1202Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to the establishment of a pilot program for courts for the treatment of veterans

Relates to the establishment of a pilot program for courts for the treatment of veterans in the city of Utica and New York city; expires after two years.

Joseph A. GriffoJudiciary Committee

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S1199Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Provides additional discharge planning for persons being released from civil confinement

Provides additional discharge planning for persons being released from civil confinement including supervision, electronic monitoring, appropriate clothing, transportation, medication and a service…

Joseph A. GriffoMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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