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

S6018Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules
Clarifies reforms to the procurement process for the state and city university in regards to the purchase or subscription to online electronic resources
Clarifies reforms to the procurement process for the state and city university in regards to the purchase or subscription of library materials such as books and online electronic resources.
Hugh T. FarleyRules Committee
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S6019Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules
Allows for electronic court appearance in any county of the state, except an appearance at a hearing or trial
Provides for electronic court appearance in a criminal action, anywhere in the state, in the discretion of the court having jurisdiction of the defendant; provides that the defendant must, after…
Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

S6012Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to the dates of hostilities participated in by the military forces of the United States in Lebanon

Relates to the dates of hostilities participated in by the military forces of the United States in Lebanon.

John A. DeFranciscoRules Committee

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S5900Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Recommitted to rules

Grants a local real property tax exemption to certain multiple dwellings for which construction commenced on or after October 1, 1993

Grants a local real property tax exemption to certain multiple dwellings, in a city having a population of one million or more, for which construction commenced on or after October 1, 1993; expands…

Catharine YoungRules Committee

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S5894Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Establishes a procedure to evaluate the claim of the Montaukett Indians for acknowledgment as an Indian tribe by the state of New York

Establishes a procedure to evaluate the claim of the Montaukett Indians for acknowledgment as an Indian tribe by the state of New York.

Kenneth P. LaValleRules Committee

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S5865Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to removal of raccoons in New York city

Relates to removal of raccoons in New York city; requires the New York city department of health and mental hygiene to remove any raccoon upon receiving notice from a member of the public that such…

Tony AvellaRules Committee

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S5797SenateA7789· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Enlarges the definition of the term agency for certain purposes

Enlarges the definition of the term "agency" for certain purposes; adds provisions relating to foundations of state-operated campuses.

Kenneth P. LaValleRules Committee

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S5767Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Grants the department of agriculture and markets the exclusive authority to regulate cervid (deer and elk) farms

Grants the department of agriculture and markets the exclusive authority to regulate cervid (deer and elk) farms; eliminates the authority of the department of environmental conservation to regulate…

Greg BallRules Committee

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A8359Assembly· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to rules

Requires the licensing of persons engaged in the design, construction, operation, inspection, maintenance, alteration and repair of elevators

Requires the licensing of persons engaged in the design, construction, operation, inspection, maintenance, alteration and repair of elevators and other automatic people moving devices and creates…

Keith L.T. WrightRules Committee

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S5707Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Substituted by a8110

Relates to an employees' ability to revert back to a previously held non-competitive or labor class title

Relates to an employees' ability to revert back to a previously held non-competitive or labor class title.

On the Senate floor

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S5629Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Authorizes certain counties, cities and school districts to impose up to a four percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes; repealer

Authorizes certain counties, cities and school districts to impose up to a four percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes; preserves the authority of certain counties and a city to impose…

Carl L. MarcellinoRules Committee

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A8213Assembly· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Ordered to third reading rules cal.577

Disqualifies providers for receipt of monies for recruitment and retention of non-supervisory workers, when such monies are not provided to home health agencies

Disqualifies providers for receipt of monies for the improvement of recruitment and retention of non-supervisory workers providing home health services, when such monies are not provided to the…

Richard GottfriedOn the Assembly floor

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S5573Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to codes

Authorizes certain organizations in a city of one million or more to be known as "fire patrols" under the not-for-profit corporation law

Authorizes certain organizations in a city of one million or more to be known as "fire patrols" under the not-for-profit corporation law and includes fire patrol vehicles as emergency vehicles under…

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S5521Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to docketing of adjudications of violations of laws enforced by the New York city department of consumer affairs

Relates to docketing of adjudications of violations of laws enforced by the New York city department of consumer affairs.

Jeffrey D. KleinRules Committee

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S5500Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to education

Authorizes students to carry epinephrine and an epinephrine auto-injector in school

Authorizes students to carry epinephrine and an epinephrine auto-injector in school.

Michael H. RanzenhoferEducation Committee

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S5499Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to maple syrup packaging; exempts wash water from maple syrup processing from environmental permit requirements

Relates to maple syrup packaging; exempts wash water from maple syrup processing from environmental permit requirements.

Patty RitchieRules Committee

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S5484Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Grants the commissioner of buildings of New York City the power to waive provisions of the multiple dwelling law with regard to construction or alteration of multiple dwellings

Grants the commissioner of buildings of New York City the power to waive provisions of the multiple dwelling law with regard to construction or alteration of multiple dwellings.

Martin J. GoldenRules Committee

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S5456Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to notice of indicated reports of child maltreatment and changes of placement in child protective and voluntary foster care placement and review proceedings; repealer

Relates to notice of indicated reports of child maltreatment and changes of placement in child protective and voluntary foster care placement and review proceedings.

Diane J. SavinoRules Committee

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S5429Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Provides that the state has jurisdiction over the regulation of all cemeteries; clarifies the definition of "cremation"

Provides that the state has jurisdiction over the regulation of all cemeteries; clarifies the definition of "cremation".

Michael H. RanzenhoferRules Committee

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S5418Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to responsible parties for petroleum contaminated sites and incentives to parties who are willing to remediate such sites

Relates to responsible parties for petroleum contaminated sites and incentives to parties who are willing to remediate such sites; provides that a discharger may present evidence as to third party…

Mark GrisantiEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S5417Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Authorizes the Sandy Creek Central School District to alienate and convey parkland to the Community Parks Association

Authorizes the Sandy Creek Central School District to alienate and convey parkland to the Community Parks Association.

Patty RitchieRules Committee

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S5381Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Provides for the establishment of a state veteran's cemetery

Relates to the powers and duties of the division of veterans' affairs to establish, operate and maintain state veterans' cemeteries.

Greg BallRules Committee

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S5336Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Substituted by a7761a

Allows employers to suspend a police officer without pay pending disciplinary charges

Allows employers to suspend a police officer without pay pending disciplinary charges.

Diane J. SavinoOn the Senate floor

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S5313Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires all pet crematorium & cemeteries to comply with NY law

Relates to requiring individuals and businesses who offer or solicit pet cremation or burial services for profit to use a facility that is in compliance with New York state laws.

Martin J. GoldenConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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S5224Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to the ability of continuing care retirement communities to offer seniors additional service options

Relates to the ability of continuing care retirement communities to offer seniors additional service options.

Michael H. RanzenhoferHealth Committee

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S5202Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to claims and actions against the New York city school construction authority arising out of contracts

Relates to claims and actions against the New York city school construction authority arising out of contracts; provides accrual of claims shall be deemed to have occurred as of the date payment for…

Michael H. RanzenhoferRules Committee

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S5182Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to art in the empire state plaza, rules and regulations for nail specialty, natural hair styling, esthetics and cosmetology; repealers

Relates to art in the empire state plaza, rules and regulations for nail specialty, natural hair styling, esthetics and cosmetology.

Carl L. MarcellinoRules Committee

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S5160Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Defines the term "land used in silvopasturing"

Defines the term "land used in silvopasturing" to mean the intentional combination of trees, forages and livestock managed as a single integrated practice for the collective benefit of each,…

Patty RitchieWays And Means Committee

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S5159Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Provides for automatic renewal for agricultural assessments

Provides for automatic renewal for agricultural assessments; provides that application for agricultural assessment shall be valid without annual filing as long as the applicant maintains and can…

Patty RitchieRules Committee

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S5084Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Prohibits a person convicted of violating "Buster's Law" from owning or possessing a companion animal

Prohibits a person convicted of "Buster's Law" from owning or possessing a companion animal unless authorized by court order, after appropriate psychiatric or psychological testing.

Greg BallRules Committee

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S5085Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Directs the commissioner of labor to conduct a study and report on current trends in the workforce that supports the generation and transmission of power in the utility industry

Directs the commissioner of labor, in consultation with the public service commission, to conduct a study and report on current trends in the workforce that supports the generation and transmission…

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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S5078Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Authorizes the liquor authority to issue farm brewery licenses for the manufacture and sale of beer on farms

Authorizes the liquor authority to issue farm brewery licenses for the manufacture and sale of beer on farms.

David J. ValeskyRules Committee

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S5054Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Substituted by a7301b

Extends the Catskill region to include the five counties comprising the city of New York; repealer

Extends the Catskill region off-track betting corporation to include the five counties comprising the city of New York.

Andrew J. LanzaOn the Senate floor

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S5052Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Establishes a capped property school tax rate for persons sixty-seven years of age or older who have a combined annual income of $60,000 or less

Establishes a capped property school tax rate for persons sixty-seven years of age or older who have a combined annual income of $60,000 or less.

Greg BallRules Committee

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S5023Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Recommitted to rules

Requires notice of public work projects to residents in cities with a population of one million or more

Requires notice of public work projects to residents in cities with a population of one million or more.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Rules Committee

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S5006Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Proposes the removal of pension and retirement benefits from persons convicted of certain felonies

Proposes the removal of pension and retirement benefits from persons convicted of certain felonies.

Carl L. MarcellinoRules Committee

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S5005Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Permits an authorized physician to direct that physical therapy care may be rendered by a duly licensed physical therapist assistant

Permits an authorized physician to direct that physical therapy care may be rendered by a duly licensed physical therapist assistant.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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A7351Assembly· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Substituted by s2542

Includes the examination of tinted or shaded windows in the periodic inspection of motor vehicles

Includes the examination of tinted or shaded windows in the periodic inspection of motor vehicles required by law; authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate any and all rules and…

Michael DenDekkerOn the Assembly floor

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S4990Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to an investment advisory services tax credit

Expands the state investment tax credits to include tangible property used for providing investment advisory services or management of investment portfolios with investment objectives of over one…

Kemp HannonRules Committee

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S4989Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Provides where marriage is broken down irretrievably and the non-petitioning spouse is a documented victim of domestic abuse such spouse must consent to the divorce

Provides that in order to qualify to file for no fault divorce, where a marriage is broken down irretrievably and the non-petitioning spouse is a documented victim of domestic violence by the…

Betty LittleRules Committee

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S4934Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Recommitted to rules

Relates to the monies of the spinal cord injury research trust fund

Relates to the monies of the spinal cord injury research trust fund; provides that 5.6 % of monies collected by the mandatory surcharge imposed pursuant to subdivision 1 of section 1809 of the…

John J. BonacicRules Committee

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S4927Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to the maximum amount of funds which the state comptroller and the commissioner of taxation and finance may deposit

Relates to the maximum amount of funds which the state comptroller and the commissioner of taxation and finance may deposit and the maximum amount of funds on deposit at a community banking…

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S4920Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Requires disclosure of title service charges by a title insurance provider to the customer upon receipt of an application for a title insurance policy

Requires disclosure of title service charges by a title insurance provider to the customer upon receipt of an application for a title insurance policy.

John A. DeFranciscoRules Committee

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S4921Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Prohibits bullying on school property and at school functions and enacts the "Law to Encourage the Acceptance of All Differences (LEAD)"

Prohibits bullying on school property and at school functions and enacts the "Law to Encourage the Acceptance of All Differences (LEAD)".

Stephen M. SalandRules Committee

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S4916Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Allows any family member working on a family farm to build a home on such land

Provides that in an agricultural district with a working family farm, any producer, as defined in subdivision three of section two hundred eighty-two of this chapter, shall have the authority to…

Michael F. NozzolioRules Committee

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