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

A5889Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health
Directs the commissioner of health to establish and implement a uniform letter grading system to classify health inspection results
Directs the commissioner of health to establish and implement a uniform letter grading system to classify health inspection results for any place engaged in the preparation, sale or service of food…
Steven CymbrowitzHealth Committee
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A5836Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to economic development
Relates to alternative investment bonds
Relates to alternative finance investment bonds.
John McEnenyEconomic Development Committee
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S3740Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Provides that a school district vote on a bond resolution shall take place on the third Tuesday in May in conjunction with the school budget vote

Provides that a school district vote on a bond resolution shall take place on the third Tuesday in May in conjunction with the school budget vote; provides that such bond resolution vote may only be…

Kenneth P. LaValleEducation Committee

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A5862Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to clarifying the regulatory authority of the New York power authority over any municipality that owns and operates an electric distribution system

Provides that the New York power authority shall have jurisdiction over any municipality that owns and operates an electric distribution system and distributes any power from the authority.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5869Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to restrictions on political contributions by lobbyists

Restricts form, amount and time of political contributions by lobbyists and the acceptance of such contributions by public officials.

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A5871Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to the definition of a public body pursuant to the open meetings law

Relates to the definition of a public body pursuant to the open meetings law; includes any advisory committee or similar body created by such public body or pursuant to federal, state or local law…

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A5863Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to awards of certain contracts to small businesses or businesses certified under article 15-A of the executive law

Relates to awards of certain contracts to small businesses or businesses certified under article 15-A of the executive law.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5865Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to agriculture

Regulates farm pond dams

Relates to farm pond dams; defines farm pond dams as dams principally installed to enhance agricultural, environmental and conservation benefits on farms.

Aileen GuntherAgriculture Committee

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A5864Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Directs the public service commission, in consultation with the attorney general, to prescribe policies for nuclear electric generating facility security personnel

Directs the public service commission, in consultation with the attorney general, to prescribe policies for nuclear electric generating facility security personnel with respect to their use of…

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5860Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Prohibits public authorities from implementing any kind of contingency compensation for their employees

Prohibits public authorities from implementing any kind of contingency compensation for their employees.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5878Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to election law

Decreases contribution limits; repealer

Reduces campaign contributions limits for candidates for election to public office or party position.

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A5879Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to election law

Relates to political contribution activities by an intermediary

Regulates political contribution activities by intermediaries; requires that when contributions made by an intermediary to a candidate or a committee are over $1,000, the name, occupation and…

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A5884Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Restores the tuition freeze for charter schools to the 2008-2009 school year level for certain cities

Restores the tuition freeze for charter schools to the 2008-2009 school year level for certain cities.

Crystal Peoples-StokesEducation Committee

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A5882AssemblyS40· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to election law

Relates to computer programs utilized by the state board of elections

Relates to requiring the state board of elections to utilize computer programs for certain online filings which are compatible with widely used programs.

Brian KavanaghElection Law CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

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A5885Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Provides exemption from jury service for election inspectors

Provides exemption from jury service for election inspectors for a period of four years.

Brian KavanaghJudiciary CommitteeLegal

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A5877AssemblyS89· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to election law

Establishes new contribution limits, expands the types of organizations prohibited from making contributions and aggregates certain contributions

Establishes new contribution limits, expands the types of organizations prohibited from making contributions and aggregates certain contributions.

Brian KavanaghElection Law CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

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A5881Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to election law

Lowers the annual candidate contribution limit from $150,000 to $75,000

Lowers the annual candidate contribution limit from $150,000 to $75,000.

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A5887Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Requires the state uniform fire prevention and building code to include standards requiring the installation of an operable carbon monoxide detector in restaurants

Requires the state uniform fire prevention and building code to include standards requiring the installation of an operable carbon monoxide detector in restaurants constructed or sold after December…

Steven McLaughlinGovernmental Operations Committee

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A5875Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to election law

Alters provision respecting filing of campaign financial disclosure statements

Broadens requirements with respect to campaign disclosure statements to require expenditures of $5,000 or more incurred in the final 10 days of an election to be reported within 24 hours to the…

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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S3731Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to elections

Treats parent corporations and their 50% or more owned subsidiaries as one entity for purposes of the applicability of certain campaign contribution limits

Treats parent corporations and their 50% or more owned subsidiaries as one entity for purposes of the applicability of the $5,000 campaign contribution limit; applies additional disclosure…

Suzi OppenheimerElections Committee

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S3722Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Requires each county to establish a retired police officer firearms qualification course that meets state standards for training and qualifications

Requires each county to establish a retired police officer firearms qualification course that meets state standards for training and qualifications; requires counties to certify that such course has…

Kenneth P. LaValleCodes Committee

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S3714Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Requires hospitals to disclose any hospital service or health related service provided by such hospital that is performed outside of the United States

Requires hospitals to disclose any hospital service or health related service provided by such hospital that is performed outside of the United States by any person, firm, corporation or other…

Kenneth P. LaValleHealth Committee

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S3715SenateA5817· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Eliminates the real property tax exemption for fire districts, fire protection districts and ambulance districts developed through industrial development agencies

Eliminates the real property tax exemption for fire districts, fire protection districts and ambulance districts developed through industrial development agencies.

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government CommitteeLocal Government

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S3709Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Makes certain amendments concerning zone pricing of gasoline

Makes certain amendments concerning zone pricing of gasoline.

Eric AdamsConsumer Protection Committee

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A5847Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy

Makes state standards for energy efficient appliances, products and building design applicable to N.Y. city

Makes state standards for the state and its agencies for energy efficient appliances, energy-using products and new or substantially renovated building design and specifications applicable to a city…

Brian KavanaghEnergy Committee

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A5848Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local governments

Requires contracts for the collection and transportation of commercial waste to specify recyclable, reusable, and other components for separation

Provides that every written contract for the collection and transportation of commercial waste from a place at which such waste is generated shall specify the recyclable, reusable or other…

Brian KavanaghLocal Governments Committee

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A5844Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Requires biodegradable filters on cigarettes within two years

Provides that within two years it shall be unlawful to sell filtered cigarettes in this state unless the filter is biodegradable; provides for a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for each violation.

Brian KavanaghEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A5851Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides for the establishment of a small business and household pollution prevention program, including collection events and grants therefor

Provides for the establishment of a small business and household pollution prevention program, including collection events and grants therefor with matching funds required; offers pollution…

Brian KavanaghEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A5854Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental employees

Directs the MTA to provide health insurance coverage for the wife and sons of deceased transit authority worker Andrew Greaves

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to provide health insurance coverage for the wife and sons of deceased metropolitan transportation authority worker Andrew Greaves.

Louis TobaccoGovernmental Employees Committee

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A5837Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Places a limit on the annual salary of state officers and employees

Places a limit on the annual salary of state officers and employees.

Andrew RaiaGovernmental Employees Committee

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A5839Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Expands the authority of deputy sheriffs of the counties of New York city who are designated peace officers under the criminal procedure law

Expands the authority of deputy sheriffs of the counties of New York city who are designated peace officers under the criminal procedure law.

Peter AbbateCodes Committee

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A5834AssemblyS2166· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Requires a maximum water temperature of 120 degrees in any dwelling unit in a one-family, two-family, or multi-family, tenant occupied dwelling

Requires a maximum water temperature of 120 degrees in any dwelling unit in a one-family, two-family, or multi-family, tenant occupied dwelling.

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A5840Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Authorizes Suffolk county community college distinctive plates

Authorizes the issuance of Suffolk county community college distinctive plates; establishes a Suffolk county community college revolving fund for the deposit of the annual service charge for such…

Steven EnglebrightTransportation Committee

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A5841Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local governments

Requires governmental unit which proposes to sponsor a public project within a municipality with zoning to determine whether the project is immune from such zoning

Requires a governmental unit which proposes to sponsor a public project within the boundaries of one or more other municipalities with zoning requirements, to consider a variety of factors to…

Aileen GuntherLocal Governments Committee

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A5824Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Authorizes county highway superintendents to rent road machinery from any city, town or village

Authorizes county highway superintendents to rent road machinery from any city, town or village.

Aileen GuntherTransportation Committee

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A5829AssemblyS4358· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Authorizes municipal legislative bodies to enact local laws and ordinances providing for mediation of land use decisions

Authorizes certain municipal legislative bodies, including towns and villages, to enact local laws and ordinances providing for non-binding mediation of land use decisions.

Aileen GuntherJudiciary CommitteeLegal

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A5827Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Increases to $50,000 the cost of the construction of a building, structure or public work, above which an engineer, land surveyor or architect must be utilized

Increases to $50,000 the cost of the construction of a building, structure or public work, above which a professional engineer, land surveyor or architect must be utilized to plan and supervise the…

Aileen GuntherHigher Education Committee

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A5817Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Eliminates the real property tax exemption for fire districts, fire protection districts and ambulance districts developed through industrial development agencies

Eliminates the real property tax exemption for fire districts, fire protection districts and ambulance districts developed through industrial development agencies.

Daniel P. LosquadroReal Property Taxation Committee

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A5820Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Requires the suspension of a driver's license for an accident caused by the failure to yield the right of way and such failure results in the death of a person

Requires the suspension of a driver's license for an accident caused by the failure to yield the right of way and such failure results in the death of a person.

Dennis H. GabryszakTransportation Committee

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A5814Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in codes

Requires each county to establish a retired police officer firearms qualification course that meets state standards for training and qualifications

Daniel P. LosquadroCodes Committee

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A5816Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Requires hospitals to disclose any hospital service or health related service provided by such hospital that is performed outside of the United States

Requires hospitals to disclose any hospital service or health related service provided by such hospital that is performed outside of the United States by any person, firm, corporation or other…

Daniel P. LosquadroHealth Committee

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A5819Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Enacts the New York state independent citizens redistricting commission act; repealer

Enacts the New York state independent citizens redistricting commission act.

Robert CastelliGovernmental Operations Committee

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A5822Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to the liability of landowners who permit recreational uses of their land

Amends provisions relating to the liability of landowners who permit recreational uses of their land; provides that landowners owe no duty to keep premises safe for entry, passage or other…

Aileen GuntherJudiciary CommitteeLegal

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A5805Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Provides a tax exemption on certain non-commercial energy star appliances

Provides a tax exemption on certain non-commercial energy star appliances; applies exemption on the first Saturday and Sunday of May and September on Energy Star appliances which cost less than…

Andrew HevesiWays And Means Committee

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A5792Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Permits two or more contiguous towns to jointly purchase highway equipment

Permits two or more contiguous towns to jointly purchase highway equipment upon request of the highway superintendents of such towns and by majority vote of each of the town boards.

Sandy GalefTransportation Committee

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A5795Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to banks

Establishes the New York state infrastructure development bank; appropriation

Establishes the New York state infrastructure development bank within the banking department, makes a $250,000,000 appropriation therefor and provides for the expiration thereof upon its repeal in…

Brian KavanaghBanks Committee

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