Bills by

Ellen C. Jaffee

Assembly Member

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2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

84 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

A1868Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to economic development
Requires licensing for doorbuster sales
Requires licensing for doorbuster sales; defines "doorbuster sale"; establishes procedure for application and issuance of license for such sale; establishes penalties for violation and hearing…
Ellen C. JaffeeEconomic Development Committee
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A1814Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation
Relates to the use of disposable, plastic bags by supermarket or grocery store chains with five or more stores
Relates to the use of disposable, plastic bags by supermarket or grocery store chains with five or more stores; imposes violations for the failure to conduct certain training of the use of such…
Ellen C. JaffeeEnvironmental Conservation Committee

A1813Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Allows parents/guardians and evaluators access to observe programs for handicapped children

Allows parents/guardians and independent evaluators access to observe programs for handicapped children.

Ellen C. JaffeeEducation Committee

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A1677Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local governments

Relates to municipal regulation of the registration and licensing of taxicabs, limousines and livery vehicles in Rockland county

Relates to municipal regulation of the registration and licensing of taxicabs, limousines and livery vehicles; permits Rockland county to regulate and license such vehicles and to limit the number…

Ellen C. JaffeeLocal Governments Committee

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A1641Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Authorizes Rockland community college to establish a tuition reduction program for active members of the volunteer fire companies and ambulance corps in Rockland

Authorizes Rockland community college to establish a tuition reduction program for active members in good standing of the volunteer fire companies and ambulance service corps in Rockland county.

Ellen C. JaffeeHigher Education Committee

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A1595Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Authorizes the county of Rockland to elect to be exempt from certain taxes related to the sale or purchase of geothermal systems installed in such county

Authorizes the county of Rockland to elect to be exempt from certain taxes related to the sale or purchase of geothermal systems installed in such county.

Ellen C. JaffeeWays And Means Committee

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A1594Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Increases the tax credit for individuals who purchase long term health insurance policies

Increases the corporation and personal income tax credits for the purchase of long term health insurance policies to fifty percent of the premium paid during the taxable year.

Ellen C. JaffeeWays And Means Committee

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A1593Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Provides a tax credit for the purchase of a programmable thermostat

Provides a tax credit for the purchase of a programmable thermostat; defines "programmable thermostat" to mean a device attached to the heating and cooling system of a residence designed to…

Ellen C. JaffeeWays And Means Committee

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A1544Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to economic development

Authorizes commissioner of economic development to grant matching funds to eligible applicants to implement Hudson Valley regional agricultural marketing program

Authorizes commissioner of economic development to grant matching funds to eligible applicants to implement the Hudson Valley agricultural regional marketing program, defined as the use of media…

Ellen C. JaffeeEconomic Development Committee

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A1543Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to the transitioning age of students with disabilities

Provides that the transitioning age of students with disabilities shall commence at the age of fourteen years.

Ellen C. JaffeeEducation Committee

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A671Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Creates the well water education act; requires public education program on the potential hazards of well water

Creates the well water education act; requires the department of health to establish and maintain a public education program on the potential hazards of well water; requires home inspectors,…

Ellen C. JaffeeHealth Committee

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A665Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Requires any operator of a water treatment and desalination plant in this state shall integrate and utilize renewable energy systems and technology as a means to ope

Requires any operator of a water treatment and desalination plant in this state shall integrate and utilize renewable energy systems and technology as a means to operate such plants.

Ellen C. JaffeeEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A666Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Enacts the "nuclear storage safety fund"

Enacts the "nuclear storage safety fund"; establishes the New York state dry cask storage fund directing certain nuclear generating facilities to transfer certain monies in exchange for the storage…

Ellen C. JaffeeWays And Means Committee

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A587Assembly· Vetoed Aug 17, 2011· Tabled

Creates the Orangetown public library district; repealer

Creates the Orangetown public library district; modifies the boundaries; authorizes individual libraries to apply for appropriations on an individual basis.

Ellen C. JaffeeVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A8124Assembly· Signed Aug 15, 2011· Signed chap.390

Authorizes the disposal of computers through donation to not-for-profit institutions for use by senior citizens or low income individuals

Authorizes the disposal of computers through donation to not-for-profit institutions for use by senior citizens or low income individuals.

Ellen C. JaffeeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A5516Assembly· Signed Aug 15, 2011· Signed chap.389

Prohibits smoking in outdoor areas of ticketing, boarding, waiting or platform areas of railroad stations operated by the metropolitan transportation authority or its subsidiaries

Prohibits smoking in outdoor areas of ticketing, boarding, or platform areas of railroad stations operated by the metropolitan transportation authority or its subsidiaries.

Ellen C. JaffeeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7652Assembly· Signed Aug 3, 2011· Signed chap.310

Relates to the polling place and hours of voting for the Piermont public library

Establishes the Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library as the polling place for library elections and polling hours from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Ellen C. JaffeeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7370Assembly· Signed Aug 3, 2011· Signed chap.304

Authorizes Kollell Shas Keren Hatorah Inc. to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for certain parcels of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland

Authorizes Kollell Shas Keren Hatorah Inc. to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for certain parcels of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland.

Ellen C. JaffeeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7211Assembly· Signed Aug 3, 2011· Signed chap.298

Relates to the management of blueback herring

Relates to the management of blueback herring.

Ellen C. JaffeeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A6866Assembly· Signed Aug 3, 2011· Signed chap.287

Authorizes Congregation Talmud Torah D'Chasidei Bobov Monsey to file an application for a real property tax exemption

Authorizes Congregation Talmund Torah D' Chasidei Bobov Monsey to file an application for a real property tax exemption.

Ellen C. JaffeeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A5566Assembly· Signed Aug 3, 2011· Signed chap.276

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to accept an application for real property tax exemption from the Rock Apostolic Church in the village of Spring Valley, town of Ramapo

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to accept an application for real property tax exemption from the Rock Apostolic Church in the village of Spring Valley, town of Ramapo, county of Rockland.

Ellen C. JaffeeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A2367Assembly· Signed Aug 3, 2011· Signed chap.267

Authorizes Congregation Ohr Yitzchok to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a parcel in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland

Authorizes Congregation Ohr Yitzchok to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a parcel in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland.

Ellen C. JaffeeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A1078Assembly· Signed Aug 3, 2011· Signed chap.265

Requires development of educational materials for screening alcoholism and chemical dependency in women to health care providers

Requires development of educational materials for screening alcoholism and chemical dependency in women to be made available to health care providers.

Ellen C. JaffeeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7713Assembly· Moved Jun 1, 2011· Substituted by s4875b

Exempts the Rudolf Steiner Fellowship Foundation, Inc. from the requirement to acquire an enhanced assisted living certificate

Exempts the Rudolf Steiner Fellowship Foundation, Inc. from the requirement to acquire an enhanced assisted living certificate if retaining residents requiring continual medical or nursing care.

Ellen C. JaffeeOn the Assembly floor

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A668Assembly· Signed May 17, 2011· Signed chap.20

Relates to mercury-added consumer products; repealer

Relates to mercury-added consumer products.

Ellen C. JaffeeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A550Assembly· Moved Apr 28, 2011· Substituted by s2404

Authorizing the town of Orangetown, county of Rockland to permanently discontinue the use of certain town lands as parkland

Provides that the town of Orangetown, county of Rockland is hereby authorized to permanently discontinue the use of certain town lands as parkland.

Ellen C. JaffeeOn the Assembly floor

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Ellen C. Jaffee

Sponsored bills

Requires licensing for doorbuster sales

Relates to the use of disposable, plastic bags by supermarket or grocery store chains with five or more stores

Exempts from sales and use tax any geothermal systems

Allows parents/guardians and evaluators access to observe programs for handicapped children

Relates to municipal regulation of the registration and licensing of taxicabs, limousines and livery vehicles in Rockland county

Authorizes Rockland community college to establish a tuition reduction program for active members of the volunteer fire companies and ambulance corps in Rockland

Authorizes the county of Rockland to elect to be exempt from certain taxes related to the sale or purchase of geothermal systems installed in such county

Increases the tax credit for individuals who purchase long term health insurance policies

Provides a tax credit for the purchase of a programmable thermostat

Authorizes commissioner of economic development to grant matching funds to eligible applicants to implement Hudson Valley regional agricultural marketing program

Relates to the transitioning age of students with disabilities

Creates the well water education act; requires public education program on the potential hazards of well water

Requires any operator of a water treatment and desalination plant in this state shall integrate and utilize renewable energy systems and technology as a means to ope

Enacts the "nuclear storage safety fund"

Relates to out-of-state clinical laboratory practitioners

Creates the Orangetown public library district; repealer

Authorizes the disposal of computers through donation to not-for-profit institutions for use by senior citizens or low income individuals

Prohibits smoking in outdoor areas of ticketing, boarding, waiting or platform areas of railroad stations operated by the metropolitan transportation authority or its subsidiaries

Relates to the polling place and hours of voting for the Piermont public library

Authorizes Kollell Shas Keren Hatorah Inc. to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for certain parcels of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland

Relates to the management of blueback herring

Relates to the management of American eel

Authorizes Congregation Talmud Torah D'Chasidei Bobov Monsey to file an application for a real property tax exemption

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to accept an application for real property tax exemption from the Rock Apostolic Church in the village of Spring Valley, town of Ramapo

Authorizes Congregation Ohr Yitzchok to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a parcel in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland

Requires development of educational materials for screening alcoholism and chemical dependency in women to health care providers

Exempts the Rudolf Steiner Fellowship Foundation, Inc. from the requirement to acquire an enhanced assisted living certificate

Expressing concern and proposing requirements for re-licensing of Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant II and III

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 18, 2011, as Haitian Unity Day in the State of New York

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to commemorate May 17, 2011, as Thurgood Marshall Day in the State of New York

Relates to mercury-added consumer products; repealer

Authorizing the town of Orangetown, county of Rockland to permanently discontinue the use of certain town lands as parkland

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 12, 2011, as Equal Pay Day in the State of New York

Paying tribute to the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martha MacGuffie, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community