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

S4912Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Substituted by a5095
Allows canal corporation to waive fee for work permit for project on canal lands if it adds value to lands at no cost to canal corporation or state
Allows canal corporation to waive fee for work permit for project on canal lands if it adds value to lands at no cost to canal corporation or state.
Michael F. NozzolioOn the Senate floor
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S4873Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules
Relates to the protection of pupils in educational settings from abuse and maltreatment, and requiring the fingerprinting of school bus drivers
Relates to the protection of pupils in educational settings from abuse and maltreatment; requires the fingerprinting of prospective school bus drivers.
Stephen M. SalandRules Committee

S4859Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Permits a retail tobacco business licensed to sell liquor on the premises to allow smoking in the same area where the liquor is sold

Permits a retail tobacco business licensed to sell liquor on the premises to allow smoking in the same area where the liquor is sold when: (a) the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premise…

Martin J. GoldenRules Committee

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S4847Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Recommitted to rules

Enacts provisions to reduce the incidence of motor vehicle insurance fraud

Grants the superintendent of financial services authority to investigate fraudulent activities, such as motor vehicle operators who drive with no insurance coverage, and those who misrepresent their…

Jeffrey D. KleinRules Committee

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S4809Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to filing of an order imposing against revoked premises a proscription against future licensure

Relates to filing of an order imposing against revoked premises a proscription against future licensure.

Andrew J. LanzaRules Committee

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S4779Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Authorizes an agency in a city with a population of one million or more to send notices, bills and other communications by electronic means

Authorizes an agency in a city with a population of one million or more to send notices, bills and other communications by electronic means.

Martin J. GoldenRules Committee

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S4767Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to governmental employees

Grants retroactive tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Sarah Fish

Grants retroactive tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Sarah Fish.

David J. ValeskyGovernmental Employees Committee

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S4722Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Authorizes the assessor of the town of Islip to accept an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Islip

Authorizes the assessor of the town of Islip to accept an application for exemption from real property taxes from the Gospel Tabernacle Church of God in Christ for a certain parcel of land located…

Lee M. ZeldinRules Committee

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S4690Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Prohibits the formation of a subsidiary of a public authority without prior approval of the legislature

Prohibits the formation of a subsidiary of a public authority without prior approval of the legislature.

John J. FlanaganCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S4685Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Requires the preparation of a comprehensive economic development plan for the use of eminent domain when the primary purpose is economic development

Requires the preparation of a comprehensive economic development plan for the use of eminent domain when the primary purpose is economic development and certain residential premises are to be…

John J. FlanaganRules Committee

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S4670Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Increases limitation on certain highway expenses in the town of Brookhaven, Suffolk county

Increases limitation on replacement of highway equipment expenses in the town of Brookhaven, Suffolk county, from one million dollars to two million six hundred thousand dollars.

John J. FlanaganRules Committee

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S4671Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to the disqualification of tax delinquent bidders with some exceptions

Relates to the disqualification of tax delinquent bidders with some exceptions; provides that no agency shall be permitted to enter into a contract with a bidder or subcontractor who has an…

John J. FlanaganRules Committee

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S4662Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Authorizes licensed authorized organizations to conduct certain poker tournaments as licensed games of chance fundraisers

Authorizes licensed authorized organizations to conduct certain poker tournaments as licensed games of chance fundraisers.

John J. BonacicRules Committee

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S4643Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Establishes a registry to help locate individuals with autism, Alzheimer's and dementia in the event they go missing

Establishes a registry to help locate individuals with autism, Alzheimer's and dementia in the event they go missing.

Hugh T. FarleyRules Committee

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S4611Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to the overall operation of non-profit entities in the state of New York; repealer

Relates to the overall operation of non-profit entities in the state of New York.

Michael H. RanzenhoferRules Committee

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S4604Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Authorizes the use of mechanical harvesting gear within the entire boundary of a lease issued, regardless of lease size, given a cultivation plan is made available

Authorizes the use of mechanical harvesting gear, including hydraulic dredges within the entire boundary of a lease issued pursuant to this section, regardless of lease size, given a cultivation…

Kenneth P. LaValleRules Committee

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S4605Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Substituted by a7119a

Relates to the establishment, extension, powers and expenses of watershed protection improvement districts

Relates to the establishment, extension, powers and expenses of watershed protection improvement districts.

Kenneth P. LaValleOn the Senate floor

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S4587Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Increases the mandatory retirement age for all judges and justices of the unified court system, except for justices of town and village courts, from 70 to 74

Increases the mandatory retirement age for all judges and justices of the unified court system, except for justices of town and village courts, from 70 to 74; permits justices of the supreme court…

John J. BonacicRules Committee

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S4578Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to service of papers

Relates to service of papers; amends the definition of "mailing" to allow mailing from outside of the state; provides that six days shall be added to a prescribed period when service is made by mail…

John J. BonacicRules Committee

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S4570Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to background checks in connection with certain contracts and current and transferred employees of the division of homeland security and emergency services

Relates to background checks in connection with certain contracts and current and transferred employees of the division of homeland security and emergency services.

Greg BallRules Committee

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S4556Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Makes internal audit functions optional by school districts unless an audit by the comptroller reveals deficiencies

Makes internal audit functions optional by school districts unless an audit by the comptroller reveals deficiencies; where deficiencies are found, school districts shall perform bi-annual internal…

Michael H. RanzenhoferRules Committee

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S4512Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during periods of military conflict

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during periods of military conflict.

Michael F. NozzolioRules Committee

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S4442Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Authorizes Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk, Inc. to file an application for a real property tax exemption for the 2009-2010 assessment roll

Authorizes Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk, Inc. to file an application for a real property tax exemption for the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 assessment roll.

Lee M. ZeldinRules Committee

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S4425Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to the issuance of certificates of insurance

Relates to the issuance of certificates of insurance and requires the issuance of a certificate of insurance as a summary or evidence of property or casualty insurance.

James L. SewardRules Committee

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S4410Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Requires state economic development agencies to provide preferences to small businesses and entrepreneurs in the programs that they administer

Requires the department of economic development, job development authority, and urban development corporation to provide preferences to small businesses and entrepreneurs in the administration of…

John J. FlanaganRules Committee

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S4357Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Recommitted to rules

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…

Catharine YoungRules Committee

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S4318Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to docketing of decisions and orders of the administrative tribunal of the New York City taxi and limousine commission

Relates to docketing of decisions and orders of the administrative tribunal of the New York City taxi and limousine commission.

Andrew J. LanzaRules Committee

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S4263Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to clarifying certain provisions relating to occupancy of class A multiple dwellings

Relates to clarifying certain provisions relating to occupancy of class A multiple dwellings; provides that use as a short-term rental for less than 30 days shall not disqualify a class A multiple…

Martin J. GoldenRules Committee

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A6698Assembly· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to rules

Relates to payment of independent contractors

Relates to payment of independent contractors and authorizes the department of labor to investigate complaints, make claims for compensation, assess liquid damages, civil penalties and criminal…

Sheldon SilverRules Committee

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S4246Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Directs the commissioner of taxation and finance to establish a single line upon which to make contributions on personal income tax forms

Directs the commissioner of taxation and finance to provide a single line upon which to enter all contributions to certain funds on personal income tax forms as authorized pursuant to part II of…

Betty LittleRules Committee

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S4229Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Relates to the sale of delinquent tax liens on brownfield property in Suffolk county

Authorizes Suffolk county to sell certain delinquent tax liens on brownfield property to private buyers.

Carl L. MarcellinoWays And Means Committee

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S4208Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to enacting the agreement among the states to elect the president by national popular vote

Enacts the agreement among the states to elect the president by national popular vote; creates a compact between the states and the District of Columbia; defines terms.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S4190Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Grants the state liquor authority general rule making privileges for the purpose of effectuating the alcoholic beverage control law

Grants the state liquor authority general rule making privileges for the purpose of effectuating the alcoholic beverage control law and provides for the repeal of such provisions relating thereto.

Carl L. MarcellinoRules Committee

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S4173Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Allows N.Y. city to provide tax and rent relief to senior citizens based on the metered use of water in a dwelling unit

Allows a city of one million or more to provide tax and rent relief to senior citizens based on the metered use of water in a dwelling unit.

Diane J. SavinoRules Committee

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S4113Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Provides for a special election, at the discretion of the governor, to fill vacancies in the office of comptroller and attorney-general

Provides for a special election, at the discretion of the governor, to fill vacancies in the office of comptroller and attorney-general.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S4098Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Recommitted to rules

Provides that certain persons living with HIV or AIDS shall not be required to pay more than 30% of the household income towards shelter costs

Provides that persons living with clinical/symptomatic HIV or AIDS, and who are receiving shelter assistance or an emergency shelter allowance, shall not be required to pay more than 30% of the…

Thomas K. DuaneRules Committee

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S4082Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Recommitted to rules

Provides an exception to high school athletic competition eligibility by permitting pupils with a developmental or physical disability to compete for a fifth year

Provides an exception to high school athletic competition eligibility by permitting pupils with a developmental or physical disability to compete for a fifth year.

Michael H. RanzenhoferRules Committee

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S4016Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to the powers of the public employment relations board to investigate unfair labor practices

Relates to the powers of the public employment relations board to investigate unfair labor practices.

Martin J. GoldenRules Committee

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S3992Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Authorizes the city of New York to lease certain parklands to the New York Botanical Garden for a term of 30 years

Authorizes the city of New York to lease certain parklands to the New York Botanical Garden for a term of 30 years.

Jeffrey D. KleinRules Committee

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S3881Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Allows nurse practitioners to perform any function in conjunction with the making of a diagnosis of illness or physical condition

Allows nurse practitioners to perform any function in conjunction with the making of a diagnosis of illness or physical condition.

Kemp HannonRules Committee

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S3880Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Provides for the licensing of licensed orientation and mobility specialists and vision rehabilitation therapists

Provides for the licensing of licensed orientation and mobility specialists and vision rehabilitation therapists.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S3872Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Substituted by a6114c

Requires the development of a generation attribute tracking system by the New York state energy research and development authority

Requires the development of a generation attribute certification and tracking system by the New York State energy research and development authority; defines generation attribute certificate.

George D. MaziarzOn the Senate floor

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S3868Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Enacts the "politician self-immortalization prevention act"

Enacts the "politician self-immortalization prevention act"; provides that no facility supported by state funds may be named after a living public official unless such person has been out of public…

Tony AvellaRules Committee

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