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

A4629Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes
Authorizes the personal presence of crime victims during trial
Entitles the victim of a criminal offense, or his or her representative, to be personally present during the trial of the accused and to be seated at the prosecutors table whether or not he/she is…
Andrew RaiaCodes Committee
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A4630Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation
Requires certain signage on vehicles used by any individual with a probationary license
Requires certain signage on vehicles used by any individual with a probationary license; extends the probationary period of the individual's license three months for every conviction for failure to…
Andrew RaiaTransportation Committee

A4628Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in higher education

Establishes a teacher shortage loan forgiveness program

Establishes loan program to encourage undergraduates to enter teaching field in academic areas of critical teacher shortage in New York state; provides for selection of candidates based on academic…

Andrew RaiaHigher Education Committee

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A4623Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Requires notification by daycare providers to localities of their daycare operation within thirty days of licensure

Requires notification by daycare providers to localities of their daycare operation within thirty days of licensure by the office of children and family services.

Joel MillerChildren And Families Committee

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A4620Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Provides for pollution tax credits for the purchase of certain machinery or equipment for the reduction of pollution made by dry cleaning businesses

Provides for pollution tax credits for the purchase of certain machinery or equipment for the reduction of pollution made by dry cleaning businesses.

Steven EnglebrightWays And Means Committee

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A4615Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to agriculture

Prohibits any person from transporting or selling a nonambulatory animal unless such animal is humanely euthanized

Prohibits any person from transporting, holding, buying, selling, giving, receiving or marketing a nonambulatory animal unless such animal is first humanely euthanized without undue delay from the…

Steven EnglebrightAgriculture Committee

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A4616Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Requires assisted living residences to have at least one automated external defibrillator on the premises thereof

Requires every assisted living facility to have at least one automated external defibrillator on the premises and have in attendance at all times, at least one individual certified in the operation…

Steven EnglebrightHealth Committee

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A4617Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to the definition of the term "development" for purposes of the Long Island Pine Barrens maritime reserve act

Relates to the definition of the term "development" for purposes of the Long Island Pine Barrens maritime reserve act.

Steven EnglebrightEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A4618Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Provides for the adjustment of the dispensing fees for multiple source covered drugs

Provides for the adjustment of the dispensing fees for multiple source covered drugs by the department of health and the pharmacy advisory committee.

Steven EnglebrightHealth Committee

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A4595Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in economic development

Creates a tax credit for manufacturing companies that have one established place of business in the state and relocate at least fifty employees from outside the state

Creates a tax credit for manufacturing companies that have one established place of business in the state and relocate a minimum of fifty employees from outside the state to the state; provides that…

Jane CorwinEconomic Development CommitteeEconomy

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A4613Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Requires a reduction in the premium for fire insurance on a historic site with a sprinkler system and owned by a nonprofit corporation

Requires a reduction in the premium for fire insurance on a historic site with a sprinkler system and owned by a nonprofit corporation.

Steven EnglebrightInsurance Committee

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A4609Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Provides that unemployment insurance provisions shall not apply to work performed during participation in the Older American Community Service Employment Program

Provides that unemployment insurance provisions shall not apply to work performed during participation in the Older American Community Service Employment Program.

Steven EnglebrightLabor Committee

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A4600Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides that where the court determines that there is relevant admissible evidence containing deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), such evidence shall be admitted

Provides that where the court determines that there is relevant admissible evidence containing deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), such evidence shall be admitted.

Steven EnglebrightCodes Committee

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A4604Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development

Creates the New York state amateur sports development advisory council

Creates the New York state amateur sports development advisory council to advise the department of economic development on the coordination and promotion of amateur sports and to link such events to…

Steven EnglebrightTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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A4598Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Relates to the collection of the tax on cigarettes and penalties for evasion or defeat of such tax; repealer

Provides an exemption from the tax on cigarettes sold to or received by members of a federally recognized Indian tribe, however the tax rate on sales to non-tribal members shall be equal to the…

Steven CymbrowitzWays And Means Committee

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A4603Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to aging

Establishes the home repair services for the elderly within the office for the aging

Establishes the home repair services for the elderly program within the office for the aging to provide grants to local agencies for the aging for the provision of home repair services to persons 60…

Steven EnglebrightAging Committee

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A4606Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to aging

Provides for the allocation of federal monies received by local long term care ombudsman programs for work performed as a patient care ombudsman

Provides for the allocation of federal monies received by local long term care ombudsman programs for work performed as a patient care ombudsman.

Steven EnglebrightAging Committee

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A4608Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Requires inspection of vehicle windshield and window light transmittance during annual vehicle safety inspection

Requires inspection of the vehicle windshield and window light transmittance during annual vehicle safety inspection to assure that such glass surfaces are in compliance with provisions limiting…

Steven EnglebrightTransportation Committee

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A4612Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to economic development

Requires persons engaged in the installation, improvement, repair and maintenance of medical gas piping or the instruction thereof to be licensed

Requires persons engaged in the installation, improvement, repair and maintenance of medical gas piping or the instruction thereof to be licensed by the department of state.

Steven EnglebrightEconomic Development Committee

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A4596Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Requires dating violence education and dating violence policies in school districts, boards of cooperative educational services and county vocational education and extension boards

Requires dating violence education and dating violence policies in school districts, board of cooperative educational services and county vocational education and extension boards; "dating violence"…

Michael CusickEducation Committee

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A4602Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development

Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to make loans for the installation of sprinkler systems in historic buildings

Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to make loans for the installation of sprinkler systems in historic buildings which are listed in the national or state…

Steven EnglebrightTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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A4611Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to correction

Prohibits release on parole of inmates convicted of felony driving under influence until victim has notice and opportunity to make victim impact statement

Prohibits release on parole of inmates convicted of felony DWI and serving a term of at least one year until victim has notice and opportunity to make victim impact statement.

Steven EnglebrightCorrection Committee

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A4599Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development

Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to collect discarded recyclable materials at parks, historic sites and recreational facilities

Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to collect discarded recyclable materials at parks, historic sites and recreational facilities; requires the posting of signs on…

Steven EnglebrightTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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A4607Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Establishes a distinctive plate honoring the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America

Establishes a distinctive plate honoring the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.

Steven EnglebrightTransportation Committee

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A4610Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Eliminates the $2,500 limit for emergency crime victim awards when the award is used to replace necessary medical equipment not covered by insurance

Relates to eliminating certain monetary limits for emergency crime victim awards when the award is used to replace medical equipment necessary for the survival of the claimant and such replacement…

Steven EnglebrightGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4590Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to agriculture

Enacts the "New York farmer recruitment and retention act of 2011" and appropriates monies to implement certain provisions thereof; appropriation

Enacts the "New York farmer recruitment and retention act of 2011"; directs the board of regents and the education department to investigate and study undergraduate agricultural programs with the…

Clifford CrouchAgriculture Committee

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A4584Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Creates a pilot program in Suffolk county for the use of accessible pedestrian-control signals on state roads; appropriation

Creates a pilot program in Suffolk county for the use of accessible pedestrian-control signals on state roads; makes appropriation therefor.

Phil BoyleTransportation Committee

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A4592Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Relates to exemption of new and used ambulance vehicles under the sales and compensating use taxes

Relates to exemption of new and used ambulance vehicles to an emergency services organization, pursuant to a written contractual agreement, for use in the transportation of emergency services…

Clifford CrouchWays And Means Committee

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A4591Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Relates to granting a STAR exemption to the relative of the owner of land who is using the land for agricultural purposes and is paying the school taxes

Relates to granting a STAR exemption to the relative within two degrees of consanguinity of the owner of property if the relative is using the land for agricultural purposes and is paying the school…

Clifford CrouchReal Property Taxation Committee

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A4594Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy

Makes provisions relating to the allocation of hydroelectric power within the area of the Niagara project

Enables small manufacturing facilities which occupy former manufacturing facilities of over 100,000 square feet to be evaluated as a single unit for the purpose of complying with the criteria for…

Jane CorwinEnergy Committee

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A4585Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Permits the proration of vehicle registration fees for stolen vehicles

Permits registrants of stolen motor vehicles, motorcycles or trailers to credit the unused portion of the requisite registration fee against any subsequent registration fees for other vehicles owned…

James F. BrennanTransportation Committee

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A4588Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Requires an eight hour pre-marriage counseling session before the issuance of a marriage license

Requires an eight hour pre-marriage counseling session with a licensed marriage and family therapist before the issuance of a marriage license for persons intending to be married in New York state.

Nelson CastroJudiciary Committee

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A4586Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Requires a course of instruction in the awareness of hate crimes

Requires a course of instruction in the awareness of hate crimes focusing on historical events and the significance of certain symbols and objects.

Karim CamaraEducation Committee

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A4587Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to correction

Prohibits sex offender treatment programs from requiring that inmates or applicants for such program admit guilt to any crime as a prerequisite for admission into such program

Prohibits sex offender treatment programs from requiring that inmates or applicants for such program admit guilt to any crime as a prerequisite for admission into such program.

Nelson CastroCorrection Committee

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A4582AssemblyS2988· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in transportation

Extends the north fork wine trail to the eastern terminus of state route 25

Extends the north fork wine trail to the eastern terminus of state route 25.

Daniel P. LosquadroTransportation CommitteeTransportation

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A4576Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Establishes the "save our sight fund" to be funded with $1 voluntary contributions made upon registration of a motor vehicle and to be used for vision care education

Establishes the save our sight fund to provide monies for educational vision care programs; authorizes agents of the department of motor vehicles to inquire whether persons applying for or renewing…

Keith L.T. WrightHealth Committee

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A4561Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in election law

Provides for appointment of election inspectors by minority parties

Provides for appointment of election inspectors by minority parties; shall possess same powers as major party appointments and whose duties shall be determined by the chairman and board of major…

Andrew RaiaElection Law Committee

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A4563Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Sets forth procedure by which commissioner of education can designate official state book for period of one year

Sets forth procedure by which commissioner of education can designate official state book for period of one year.

Andrew RaiaGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4559Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides for denial of recognizance or bail in certain cases

Defines the crimes that would lead a defendant to be categorized as a "person who must be committed to the custody of the sheriff" and as such would not be eligible for release on recognizance or…

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A4564Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Requires that all legislation imposing a fee expire within two years after its effective date

Requires that all legislation imposing a fee expire within two years after its effective date.

Andrew RaiaGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4577Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental employees

Prohibits the investment of public employee retirement funds in companies doing business with the Republic of Sudan or its instrumentalities

Prohibits the investment of public employee retirement funds in companies doing business with the Republic of Sudan or its instrumentalities; requires divestiture of currently invested funds.

Keith L.T. WrightGovernmental Employees Committee

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A4557Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Justifies the use of physical force on grounds surrounding a dwelling

Expands instances when a person may use physical force to protect his or her dwelling to include areas surrounding such dwelling; includes common areas owned by a cooperative or condo association.

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A4553Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to aging

Directs the office for the aging, in consultation with other entities, to conduct a study of the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of evacuation plans for nursing

Directs the office for the aging, in consultation with the department of health and other entities, to conduct a study of the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of evacuation plans for nursing…

Andrew RaiaAging Committee

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A4560Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in codes

Confers arrest powers on harbor masters and bay constables acting pursuant to their special duties

Provides that harbor masters and bay constables appointed by a county, city, town or village, have the power to arrest on warrants pursuant to their special duties within their geographical area of…

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A4575Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to election law

Prohibits a person who is an elected party official from being an election inspector

Prohibits a person who is an elected party official or holds a party position from being an election inspector.

Keith L.T. WrightElection Law Committee

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A4554Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Increases the penalties for violations relating to the licensing of drivers

Increases the length of time vehicle registrations, drivers' licenses and non-resident driving privileges for individuals who drive without insurance are revoked; makes driving without insurance on…

Andrew RaiaTransportation Committee

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A4556Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Increases the amount of the real property tax alternative exemption for veterans

Increases the real property tax exemption for certain veterans using alternative exemption; exemption increased from $12,000 to $15,000; increases additional exemption for combat veterans from…

Andrew RaiaReal Property Taxation Committee

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A4562Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in judiciary

Provides before filing of a notice of lien, certification from county of filing authorizing lienor to conduct businesses set forth in notice must be attached

Provides that before the filing of a notice of lien, certification from the county of filing authorizing lienor to conduct business set forth in notice must be attached.

Andrew RaiaJudiciary CommitteeLegal

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