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

A931Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education
Enacts the education quality and teacher and principal protection act
Enacts the education quality and teacher and principal protection act providing liability protection for public school educators; defines terms; provides that an educational entity shall not be…
Felix OrtizEducation Committee
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A927Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health
Prohibits certain restaurants and food establishments from serving foods containing artificial trans fat
Prohibits certain restaurants and food establishments from serving foods containing artificial trans fat.
Felix OrtizHealth Committee
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A930Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in codes

Provides that drivers who cause accidents which result in serious physical injury or death while talking on a cellular phone shall be subject to criminal penalties

Provides that drivers who cause accidents which result in serious physical injury or death while talking on a cellular phone shall be subject to identical criminal penalties as those persons who…

Felix OrtizCodes Committee

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A936Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Increases tax on alcohol; creates the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Treatment Fund

Increases tax on alcohol; creates the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Treatment Fund; requires an annual report on the spending and allocation of the fund; establishes a task force for the Alcoholism…

Felix OrtizWays And Means Committee

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A921Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Enacts the "safe staffing for quality care act"

Enacts the "safe staffing for quality care act" to require acute care facilities and nursing homes to implement certain direct-care nurse to patient ratios in all nursing units; sets minimum…

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

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A999Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Creates a task force to study and assess the condition of African American men in New York

Establishes a task force on the condition of African American men in New York; such task force shall consist of 17 members; task force shall report its findings no later than December 31, 2012.

Crystal Peoples-StokesGovernmental Operations Committee

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A1006Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in environmental conservation

Relates to brownfields and historic fills and mixed historic fill programs

Relates to brownfields and historic fills and mixed historic fill programs.

Teresa SaywardEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A1001Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Establishes the textbook transparency act

Establishes the textbook transparency act, requiring college textbook publishers to make available the price, and revisions between the last two editions, copyright dates and the variety of formats…

Crystal Peoples-StokesHigher Education Committee

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A1005Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Establishes environmental standards and protections in the insurance business, and provides incentives and tax credits for offering green insurance

Establishes environmental standards and protections in the insurance business, and provides incentives and tax credits for offering green insurance.

Crystal Peoples-StokesInsurance Committee

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A924Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Enacts the bilingual services act

Enacts the bilingual services act to provide for effective communication between all levels of government and the people of this state who are precluded from utilizing public services because of…

Felix OrtizGovernmental Operations Committee

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A995Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to social services

Establishes resource level requirements for the family health plus program

Establishes resource level requirements for the family health plus program.

David GanttSocial Services Committee

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A996AssemblyS4334· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in transportation

Allows the use of the individual tax identification number when a legal immigrant applies for a driver's license or a renewal of a driver's license

Allows the use of the individual tax identification number when a legal immigrant applies for a driver's license or a renewal of a driver's license.

Felix OrtizTransportation CommitteeTransportation

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A974Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to signage on a portion of Interstate 90 designating the "Harriet Tubman Home"

Relates to signage on a portion of Interstate 90 designating the "Harriet Tubman Home".

Crystal Peoples-StokesTransportation Committee

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A991Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides for the reimbursement of costs of the New York environmental protection and spill compensation fund in the department of audit and control

Provides for the reimbursement of costs of the New York environmental protection and spill compensation fund in the department of audit and control.

William ColtonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A902Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Phases out the use of chlorinated solvents in this state

Phases out the use of chlorinated solvents in this state, ultimately prohibiting their use completely; creates revolving loan fund to assist businesses in such phaseout and imposes registration fees…

William ColtonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A990Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Requires state agencies and contractors to recycle 50% of the waste generated on public works construction and demolition sites

Requires state agencies and contractors to recycle 50% of the waste generated on public works construction and demolition sites.

William ColtonGovernmental Operations Committee

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A965Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Expands application of provisions relating to access to medical records to agents of health care providers and sets fees for reproduction of such records

Expands the application of the provisions of law relating to access to patient medical records to include restrictions on the agents of health care providers; includes pharmacists and midwives…

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

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A952Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Establishes the NY accelerated graduation option act which provides NY high school students who choose to graduate within three years free community college tuition

Establishes the New York accelerated graduation option act which provides New York high school students who choose to graduate within three years free community college tuition.

Crystal Peoples-StokesEducation Committee

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A963Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Relates to the Monroe county juvenile justice center

Relates to the Monroe county juvenile justice center; establishes a limited secure placement facility for juveniles in Monroe county; authorizes the office of children and family services to enter…

David GanttChildren And Families Committee

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A953Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Establishes the paint stewardship pilot program

Requires paint manufacturers to establish paint stewardship programs, to develop and implement strategies for reducing the generation of post-consumer paint, to promote the re-use of post-consumer…

Crystal Peoples-StokesEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1195Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to banks

Provides that every banking institution maintaining checking accounts for customers shall pay checks in the order received within account balance

Provides that every banking institution which maintains checking accounts for customers shall pay checks in the order received within account balance; provides such banks may dishonor check for…

Neil D. BreslinBanks Committee

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S1197Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Requires a parent, law guardian or person legally responsible for a minor to be present during questioning by a peace or police officer

Requires a parent or other person legally responsible for a minor and the law guardian appointed pursuant to law to be present during questioning by a peace or police officer.

Neil D. BreslinChildren And Families Committee

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S1196Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Provides for the issuance of license plates bearing the Navy Seabee emblem

Provides for the issuance of license plates bearing the Navy Seabee emblem; provides that such plates shall be made available to applicants who are present members of the Seabee Veterans of America.

Neil D. BreslinTransportation Committee

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S1191Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Provides strict liability for medical costs resulting from a dog bite or bites; exemptions allowed for police work dogs, hearing dogs and service dogs

Provides strict liability for medical costs resulting from a dog bite or bites; allows exemptions for police work dogs, hearing dogs and service dogs; allows additional recovery where it can be…

Neil D. BreslinJudiciary Committee

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S1192Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to suspending the granting of charters for proposed charter schools not acted upon prior to April 1, 2012

Relates to suspending the granting of charters for proposed charter schools not acted upon prior to April 1, 2012; provides that no further action shall be taken for charter schools where classes…

Neil D. BreslinEducation Committee

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S1185Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Establishes the office of the chief information officer, the enterprise executive governance board and the information technology investment board; repealer

Establishes the office of the chief information officer, the enterprise executive governance board and the information technology investment board; relates to state procurement of technology;…

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1184Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Requires five hour pre-licensing course to include a motorcycle safety and awareness component, and the driver's license examination to include questions

Requires five hour pre-licensing course to include a motorcycle awareness and safety component, and the driver's license examination to include two questions concerning motorcycle awareness and…

Kevin S. ParkerTransportation Committee

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S1186Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Establishes the savings bank, savings and loan association or credit union municipal deposit program

Establishes the savings bank, savings and loan association or credit union municipal deposit program.

Kevin S. ParkerLocal Government Committee

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S1190Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Accrual of a cause of action for libel or slander of a decedent

Provides that a cause of action for a declaratory judgement of libel or slander would accrue to the spouse, parent or child of a decedent as the result of a libel or slander which occurred after,…

Neil D. BreslinCodes Committee

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S1180Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to the siting of major electric generating facilities

Relates to the siting of major electric generating facilities; relates to power plant emissions and performance standards.

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1177Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Establishes the New York state voltage regulation pilot program

Establishes the New York state voltage regulation pilot program to promote energy conservation through voltage regulation and improving the efficiency of the electric grid.

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1175Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Provides for taxpayer gifts for lupus education and prevention, and establishes the lupus education and prevention fund and outreach program

Provides for taxpayer gifts for lupus education and prevention, and establishes the lupus education and prevention fund and outreach program.

Kevin S. ParkerHealth Committee

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S1179Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Authorizes the commissioner of health to make grants to be used to help pay for the costs of conducting local blood drives

Authorizes the commissioner of health to make grants to not-for-profit organizations and elementary, secondary and postsecondary schools to be used to help pay for the costs of conducting local…

Kevin S. ParkerHealth Committee

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S1167Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Requires insurers to provide certificate holders with at least thirty days prior written notice of termination of group health insurance coverage

Requires insurers to provide certificate holders with at least thirty days prior written notice of termination of group health insurance coverage.

Kevin S. ParkerInsurance Committee

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S1171Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to green jobs-green New York on-bill financing

Relates to green jobs-green New York on-bill financing for retrofit projects; amends definitions.

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1168Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Enacts the "radio frequency identification right to know act"; requires retail mercantile establishments to disclose the use of RFID devices and other information

Enacts the "radio frequency identification right to know act", requiring retail mercantile establishments to disclose the use of radio frequency identification devices and gathered personal…

Kevin S. ParkerConsumer Protection Committee

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S1162Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Requires the state fire prevention and building code council to implement rules and regulations requiring the use of radon-resistant features in new home construction

Requires the state fire prevention and building code council to implement rules and regulations requiring the use of radon-resistant features in new home construction.

Neil D. BreslinHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S1163Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to elections

Provides that remaining campaign accounts be transferred to the state treasury after death of a candidate

Provides that upon the death of a candidate, former candidate or holder of elective office, remaining campaign accounts be transferred to the state treasury unless a charitable organization has been…

Neil D. BreslinElections Committee

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S1158Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Directs department of health to contract with community organizations for distribution of information on health care services and benefits available to immigrants

Directs the department of health to contract with community-based organizations and not-for-profit corporations for the provision of outreach, information and educational services to immigrants on…

Kevin S. ParkerHealth Committee

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S1161Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Enables certain members of the New York guard to be eligible to receive benefits under the recruitment incentive and retention program

Enables certain members of the New York guard to be eligible to receive benefits under the recruitment incentive and retention program.

Neil D. BreslinHigher Education Committee

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S1159Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Prohibits the idling of motor vehicles left unattended

Prohibits the idling of motor vehicles left unattended; provides exemptions for the following: emergency of law enforcement purposes; maintenance, diagnostics, inspection; powering auxiliary…

Kevin S. ParkerTransportation Committee

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S1160Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Establishes the bilingual teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program

Establishes the bilingual teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program to attract and retain bilingual, certified teachers in areas of greatest need, especially schools under…

Kevin S. ParkerEducation Committee

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S1151Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to energy conservation and water temperature management

Relates to energy conservation and water temperature management; requires a study to be performed on the monetary and energy savings that can be accomplished through better water temperature…

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1152Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Establishes the commission on education in the twenty-first century

Establishes the commission on education in the twenty-first century which shall examine the system of school districts and the delivery of education related services in the state and shall recommend…

Kevin S. ParkerFinance Committee

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S1156Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Requires school districts to establish a language assistance program for limited English proficient parents of students

Requires school districts to establish a language assistance program for limited English proficient parents of students; requires record keeping and annual reporting; permits districts to jointly…

Kevin S. ParkerEducation Committee

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S1154Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Includes within the class D felony of assault in the second degree, the intentional causing of physical injury to a station cleaner or terminal cleaner

Includes within the class D felony of assault in the second degree, the intentional causing of physical injury to a station cleaner or terminal cleaner employed by a mass transit company, while such…

Kevin S. ParkerCodes Committee

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S1140Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Provides in-state tuition rates at New York universities and colleges to qualified immigrant students

Provides in-state tuition rates at New York universities and colleges to qualified immigrant students if such students attended high school in the state for 2 years or more; graduated from high…

Kevin S. ParkerHigher Education Committee

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S1141Senate· 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…

Kevin S. ParkerHigher Education Committee

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