Bills by

William Colton

Assembly Member

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2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

81 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

A1171Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation
Increases penalty for leaving scene of an accident without reporting to class E felony
Increases penalty for leaving scene of an accident without reporting to class E felony.
William ColtonTransportation Committee
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A1172Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means
Exempts from sales and use tax, the rental of pallets and containers used to ship goods for resale
Grants an exemption from sales and compensating use tax for the rental of pallets and containers used to transport tangible personal property for resale.
William ColtonWays And Means Committee
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A1169Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires that notice be given to the community boards when there is a change in service furnished upon the rapid transit facilities or the omnibus line facilities of the New York city transit authority

Requires that notice be given to the community boards when there is a change in service furnished upon the rapid transit facilities or the omnibus line facilities of the New York city transit…

William ColtonCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A1173Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Grants sales and use tax exemption for transportation of used goods to be recycled, reused or remanufactured

Establishes a sales and compensating use tax exemption for the receipts from the provision of transportation of used goods that are going to be recycled, reused or remanufactured.

William ColtonWays And Means Committee

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A1168Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Allows MTA to establish discount fares for full-time undergraduate students

Establishes a discount fare rate of no less than 25% for full-time undergraduate students attending an accredited college who utilize the New York city transit system, including railroad, subway…

William ColtonCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A1129Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to sentences of imprisonment for criminal possession of a weapon

Relates to sentences of imprisonment for criminal possession of a weapon.

William ColtonCodes Committee

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A926Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to election law

Increases compensation of election inspectors to $300 and coordinators to $400 in New York city

Increases compensation of election inspectors to $300 and coordinators to $400 in New York city.

William ColtonElection Law Committee

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A993Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to requiring evening court hours for the adjudication of parking violations

Relates to requiring evening court hours for the adjudication of parking violations; requires that hearing examiner be available until 7:00 p.m. at least one evening each week.

William ColtonTransportation Committee

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A906Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing

Requires landlords to hold public forums with tenants before permitting cell phone towers to be placed on residential buildings; requires school to notify parents an

Requires landlords to hold a public forum with tenants prior to contracting with cell phone carriers to mount cell phone towers on residential buildings; requires school districts to provide parents…

William ColtonHousing Committee

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A992Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Prohibits insurer from increasing auto insurance premiums upon renewal for persons 60 years of age or over solely on the ground of insureds' age

Prohibits insurer from increasing auto insurance premiums upon renewal for persons 60 years of age or over based solely on the ground of the insured's age.

William ColtonInsurance Committee

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A991Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides for the reimbursement of costs of the New York environmental protection and spill compensation fund in the department of audit and control

Provides for the reimbursement of costs of the New York environmental protection and spill compensation fund in the department of audit and control.

William ColtonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A901Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Creates a temporary state pesticide commission to study the effects of the application of pesticides in N.Y. city

Creates a temporary state pesticide commission to study the effects of the application of pesticides in cities with a population of one million or more.

William ColtonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A902Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Phases out the use of chlorinated solvents in this state

Phases out the use of chlorinated solvents in this state, ultimately prohibiting their use completely; creates revolving loan fund to assist businesses in such phaseout and imposes registration fees…

William ColtonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A907Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Allows certain defenses to parking violations despite entering of a default judgment

Allows certain defenses to parking violations despite entering of a default judgment.

William ColtonTransportation Committee

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A990Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Requires state agencies and contractors to recycle 50% of the waste generated on public works construction and demolition sites

Requires state agencies and contractors to recycle 50% of the waste generated on public works construction and demolition sites.

William ColtonGovernmental Operations Committee

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A955Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Permits licensed physician, visiting nurse, nurse, physical therapist or chiropractor to park where parking is prohibited if vehicle is identified by special placard

Permits licensed physician, visiting nurse, nurse, physical therapist or chiropractor to park where parking is prohibited if vehicle is identified by special placard; permits such parking for a…

William ColtonTransportation Committee

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A957Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides the New York city water board shall not establish a limit of less than six years to challenge any service charges for the use of or services furnished by the water board

Provides the NYC water board shall not establish a limit of less than six years to challenge any fee, rate, rent or other service charges for the use of or services furnished by the water board…

William ColtonCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A956Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Mandates courses of study in internet safety in all public and private schools grades k thru 12

Mandates courses of study in internet safety in all public and private schools grades k thru 12.

William ColtonEducation Committee

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A958Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Prohibits disruption of a funeral procession by making it illegal for a driver of a motor vehicle to force his/her way into the line of said procession

Prohibits disruption of a funeral procession by making it illegal for a driver of a motor vehicle to force his/her way into the line of said procession.

William ColtonTransportation Committee

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A863Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to requiring uniform prescription drug information cards

Requires the use of uniform prescription drug information cards or technology for claims processing in a form approved by the national council for prescription drug programs and acceptable to the…

William ColtonInsurance Committee

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A864Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Requires car registration forms to display the label "qualified hybrid vehicle" and the estimated MPG of such vehicle as calculated by the EPA

Requires applicants for registration of hybrid vehicles to submit proof of the make, model and model year of the motor vehicle for which registration is being applied, to the commissioner;…

William ColtonTransportation Committee

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A865Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Prohibits disposal of spoils containing toxic pollutants into the waters of the marine district

Prohibits the disposal of any dredged spoils containing toxic pollutants into the waters of the marine district.

William ColtonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A862Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Requires motor vehicle manufacturers to establish programs for the collection and recycling of mercury-added components from their vehicles

Requires motor vehicle manufacturers to establish programs for the collection and recycling of mercury-added components from their vehicles when such vehicles are scrapped or recycled.

William ColtonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A866Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to actions by health care providers against patients

Relates to actions by health care providers against patients; provides that it shall be an affirmative defense to an action by a health care provider against a patient for recovery of payment for an…

William ColtonInsurance Committee

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A710Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Requires N.Y. city to collect discarded recyclable materials at city parks, playgrounds, historic sites and other facilities

Requires cities with a population of one million or more to collect discarded recyclable materials at city parks, playgrounds, historic sites and other recreational facilities; requires the posting…

William ColtonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A707Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Prohibits solid waste polluters from procuring solid waste public contracts

Prohibits certain solid waste polluters from procuring public contracts for certain periods of time after violations and until all debts to the state are satisfied; prohibits individuals found…

William ColtonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A2565Assembly· Signed Sep 23, 2011· Signed chap.507

Relates to the information required by the sex offender registry

Relates to the information required by the sex offender registry; requires the type of assigned supervision and the length of time of such supervision.

William ColtonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A6946Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2011· Signed chap.419

Relates to the management of winter flounder

Relates to the management of winter flounder.

William ColtonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

William Colton

Sponsored bills

Increases penalty for leaving scene of an accident without reporting to class E felony

Exempts from sales and use tax, the rental of pallets and containers used to ship goods for resale

Requires that notice be given to the community boards when there is a change in service furnished upon the rapid transit facilities or the omnibus line facilities of the New York city transit authority

Grants sales and use tax exemption for transportation of used goods to be recycled, reused or remanufactured

Allows MTA to establish discount fares for full-time undergraduate students

Relates to sentences of imprisonment for criminal possession of a weapon

Increases compensation of election inspectors to $300 and coordinators to $400 in New York city

Relates to requiring evening court hours for the adjudication of parking violations

Requires landlords to hold public forums with tenants before permitting cell phone towers to be placed on residential buildings; requires school to notify parents an

Prohibits insurer from increasing auto insurance premiums upon renewal for persons 60 years of age or over solely on the ground of insureds' age

Provides for the reimbursement of costs of the New York environmental protection and spill compensation fund in the department of audit and control

Creates a temporary state pesticide commission to study the effects of the application of pesticides in N.Y. city

Phases out the use of chlorinated solvents in this state

Allows certain defenses to parking violations despite entering of a default judgment

Requires state agencies and contractors to recycle 50% of the waste generated on public works construction and demolition sites

Permits licensed physician, visiting nurse, nurse, physical therapist or chiropractor to park where parking is prohibited if vehicle is identified by special placard

Provides the New York city water board shall not establish a limit of less than six years to challenge any service charges for the use of or services furnished by the water board

Mandates courses of study in internet safety in all public and private schools grades k thru 12

Prohibits disruption of a funeral procession by making it illegal for a driver of a motor vehicle to force his/her way into the line of said procession

Relates to requiring uniform prescription drug information cards

Requires car registration forms to display the label "qualified hybrid vehicle" and the estimated MPG of such vehicle as calculated by the EPA

Prohibits disposal of spoils containing toxic pollutants into the waters of the marine district

Requires motor vehicle manufacturers to establish programs for the collection and recycling of mercury-added components from their vehicles

Relates to actions by health care providers against patients

Provides for bilingual voting materials

Requires N.Y. city to collect discarded recyclable materials at city parks, playgrounds, historic sites and other facilities

Prohibits solid waste polluters from procuring solid waste public contracts

Changes the designation of incest from a class E to a class B felony

Relates to the information required by the sex offender registry

Relates to the management of winter flounder

Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church, Gravesend, Brooklyn, New York