Bills by

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Senator

7,001 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →addabbo@senate.state.ny.us

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

7,001 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

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
ImpactPending
PassagePending
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
ImpactPending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S4361Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relating to selectively cutting timber

Relates to selectively cutting timber and exclusion of current best management practices from regulated activities.

Catharine YoungRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S4191Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to outdoor lighting installed by state agencies and public corporations

Relates to outdoor lighting installed by state agencies and public corporations.

Carl L. MarcellinoRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S4016Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules