Bills by

Jeffrey D. Klein

Senator

246 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →jdklein@senate.state.ny.us

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

246 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

J4509Senate· Moved May 8, 2012· Adopted
Congratulating the Braverman family upon the occasion of the dedication of a New York City Street in honor of their loved one, Ms. Peggy Braverman
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S6338Senate· Moved May 8, 2012· Referred to codes
Enhances criminal penalties for criminal mischief and larceny offenses committed at a place of religious worship
Enhances criminal penalties for criminal mischief and larceny offenses committed at a place of religious worship.
Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee
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S7051Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Amend and recommit to environmental conservation

Requires the commissioner of environmental conservation to establish standards for inspection and certification of green roofs and provides for a green roof installation credit

Requires the commissioner to establish standards for and a program of inspection and certification of green roofs prior to and after installation, including standards for environmentally acceptable…

Jeffrey D. KleinEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S6184Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Provides for the licensure of rehabilitation counselors by the department of education

Provides for the licensure of rehabilitation counselors who treat emotional, cognitive and other disorders, by the department of education; provides for the establishment of a state board therefor;…

Jeffrey D. KleinStricken

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S695Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors and items not defined as a tobacco product or approved by the FDA as a tobacco use cessation or harm reduction

Prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors; prohibits distribution or sale of any item containing or delivering nicotine that is not defined by law as a tobacco product or approved by the…

Jeffrey D. KleinStricken

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S535Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Requires certain employers shall establish qualified transportation fringe benefit programs for employees

Requires employers with fifty or more employees shall establish qualified transportation fringe benefit programs consistent with section 132 of the internal revenue code; defines terms; provides…

Jeffrey D. KleinStricken

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S7305Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Relates to the qualifications of members of the gaming commission

Relates to the qualifications of members of the gaming commission.

Jeffrey D. KleinRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S7262Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Enacts the "diplomatic immunity notification act"

Requires notification to certain federal and state agencies when certain persons with diplomatic immunity violate the law; requires a report by law enforcement or police agencies to include, but not…

Jeffrey D. KleinInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1677Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Enacts the "improper payments reporting and reduction act" to require state agencies to annually report on its improper payments and to seek a reduction thereof

Enacts the "improper payments reporting and reduction act" to require state agencies to annually report on their improper payments and to seek to reduce or eliminate such payments.

Jeffrey D. KleinGovernmental Operations Committee

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S1522Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to correction

Requires a sex offender to state whether he or she resides within 1/2 mile of any elementary or secondary school

Requires a sex offender to state, on a verification form, the name of any school for children in grades pre-kindergarten through twelfth which is located within a one-half mile radius of such…

Jeffrey D. KleinCorrection Committee

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S7140Senate· Moved May 1, 2012· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Establishes antitrust exemptions for certain horse racing agreements

Provides that antitrust laws shall not apply to any joint agreement entered into, in consultation with and jointly approved by the state gaming commission and the attorney general, by or among…

Jeffrey D. KleinRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S5572Senate· Moved May 1, 2012· Amend and recommit to health

Requires the department of health to post inspection results of public food service establishments on the website

Requires the department of health to post inspection results of public food service establishments on the department's website for the most recent three years; authorizes the establishment of a…

Jeffrey D. KleinHealth Committee

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S7126Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Imposes a fine or duty to buy and use an identification scanner upon alcoholic beverage licensee found to have given such a beverage to a person under 21

Imposes a fine or duty to buy and use an identification scanner upon alcoholic beverage licensee found to have given such a beverage to a person under 21.

Jeffrey D. KleinInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S7113Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Referred to education

Directs schools to screen for childhood obesity as part of their health services

Provides for the screening for childhood obesity by elementary and secondary schools and promotes the availability of certain healthy foods and beverages; requires instruction in schools on good…

Jeffrey D. KleinEducation Committee

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S6182Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Referred to education

Enacts "Erin Merryn's law" to require provision of instruction to prevent child sexual exploitation and abuse in grades kindergarten through eight

Enacts "Erin Merryn's law" to require provision of instruction to prevent child sexual exploitation and abuse in grades kindergarten through eight.

Jeffrey D. KleinEducation Committee

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S4885Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Requires office of alcoholism and substance abuse services to establish a curriculum for course of instruction on adolescent problem gambling in grades 4 through 12

Requires the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services, in consultation with the education department, to establish a course of instruction on adolescent problem gambling which may be…

Jeffrey D. KleinFinance Committee

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S1025Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Extends dram shop liability to cover persons who sell false forms of identification to persons under 21 years of age who cause injury or damages while intoxicated

Extends dram shop liability to cover persons who sell forms of false identification to persons under 21 years of age who cause injury or damages while intoxicated or whose ability is impaired.

Jeffrey D. KleinJudiciary Committee

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S7104Senate· Moved Apr 27, 2012· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Eases certain restrictions on the conducting of games of chance and bingo for charitable purposes

Eases certain restrictions on the conducting of games of chance for charitable purposes; authorizes auxiliary members of authorized organizations to operate games of chance; authorizes conducting of…

Jeffrey D. KleinRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S7054Senate· Moved Apr 26, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides for the revocation of the license of any premises found by the state liquor authority on 3 or more occasions to have committed violations

Provides for the revocation of the license of any premises found by the state liquor authority on 3 or more occasions, during any 24 consecutive month period of time, to have committed violations;…

Jeffrey D. KleinInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S7053Senate· Moved Apr 26, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Requires the state comptroller to disclose information related to the management fees for the investment of the moneys in the New York state retirement fund

Requires the state comptroller to disclose information related to the management fees for the investment of the moneys in the New York state retirement fund.

Jeffrey D. KleinCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S615Senate· Moved Apr 26, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Allows certain disabled persons to fish without a license

Allows persons having a medically determinable impairment of sufficient severity and duration to qualify for benefits under the federal social security act to take fish as if he or she held a…

Jeffrey D. KleinFinance Committee

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S6423Senate· Moved Apr 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to agriculture

Enacts the "omnibus obesity and respiratory illness reduction act"

Enacts the "omnibus obesity and respiratory illness reduction act"; establishes a community gardens task force and provides for direct marketing of fresh vegetables and fruits in areas with a high…

Jeffrey D. KleinAgriculture Committee

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S3829Senate· Moved Apr 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to codes

Authorizes claiming authorities to retain certain property for law enforcement purposes in civil forfeiture actions for the proceeds of a crime

Authorizes claiming authorities or agents to retain electronic, telecommunications or surveillance equipment or devices, computers, or office equipment for law enforcement purposes in civil…

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

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S7009Senate· Moved Apr 20, 2012· Referred to health

Designates additional substances as schedule I hallucinogenic or stimulant controlled substances

Designates additional substances as schedule I hallucinogenic or stimulant controlled substances.

Jeffrey D. KleinHealth Committee

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S3414Senate· Moved Apr 18, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Authorizes contractors or subcontractors to postpone commencing work until proposed changes exceeding 10% of the original contract are approved by the public owner

Authorizes contractors or subcontractors to postpone commencing work until proposed changes exceeding 10% of the original contract have been approved by the public owner.

Jeffrey D. KleinGovernmental Operations Committee

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S542Senate· Moved Apr 11, 2012· Amend and recommit to elections

Provides for the provision of voter registration forms to students by colleges, universities and public school districts

Provides for the provision of voter registration forms to students by colleges, universities and public school districts; authorizes the pre-registration to vote of 16 year olds.

Jeffrey D. KleinElections Committee

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S6884Senate· Moved Apr 4, 2012· Referred to education

Requires courses of study to discourage cyber bullying for pupils in grades five through nine

Requires courses of study to discourage cyber bullying for pupils in grades five through nine; includes cyber bullying in the provisions of the dignity for all students act.

Jeffrey D. KleinEducation Committee

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S6883Senate· Moved Apr 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Creates the New York DREAM fund commission and makes family tuition accounts available to account owners who provide a taxpayer identification number

Creates the New York DREAM fund commission, which shall be committed to advancing the educational opportunities of children of immigrants through scholarship programs that provide assistance with…

Jeffrey D. KleinHigher Education Committee

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S4906Senate· Moved Mar 28, 2012· Amend (t) and recommit to finance

Expands the powers and duties of the office of community gardens

Expands the powers and duties of the office of community gardens.

Jeffrey D. KleinFinance Committee

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S6831Senate· Moved Mar 27, 2012· Referred to labor

Prohibits an employer from requesting that an employee or applicant disclose any means for accessing an electronic personal account or service

Prohibits an employer from requesting or requiring that an employee or applicant disclose any user name, password, or other means for accessing a personal account or service through specified…

Jeffrey D. KleinLabor Committee

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S1041Senate· Moved Mar 27, 2012· Amend and recommit to insurance

Directs superintendent of financial services to amend rules and regulations with respect to homeowners' policies

Directs superintendent of financial services to amend rules and regulations with respect to homeowners' policies; also directs study of certain facets of insurance industry including, but not…

Jeffrey D. KleinInsurance Committee

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S6820Senate· Moved Mar 26, 2012· Referred to agriculture

Requires the amount of each federal, state or local tax or fee included in the price of a gallon of fuel to be posted upon the dispensing device

Requires the amount of each federal, state or local tax or fee included in the price of a gallon of fuel to be posted upon the dispensing device.

Jeffrey D. KleinAgriculture Committee

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S6484Senate· Moved Mar 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to finance

Establishes the crime stoppers council, within the division of criminal justice services, to provide grants and assistance to crime stoppers organizations

Establishes the crime stoppers council, within the division of criminal justice services, to provide grants and assistance to crime stoppers organizations; imposes a $50 crime stoppers fee upon…

Jeffrey D. KleinFinance Committee

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S6372Senate· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Amend and recommit to local government

Establishes the electronic bond sale pilot program for counties, cities, towns, villages and school districts

Establishes the electronic public bond sale pilot program for counties, cities, towns, villages and school districts; such provisions shall remain in effect for 3 years.

Jeffrey D. KleinLocal Government Committee

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S1042Senate· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to the crime of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle

Relates to the crime of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle; adds other motor vehicle related crimes as predicate crimes which may increase punishment for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in the…

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

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S6724Senate· Moved Mar 13, 2012· Referred to codes

Elevates the severity of criminal trespass and burglary offenses committed upon the premises of a pharmacy

Elevates the severity of criminal trespass and burglary offenses committed upon the premises of a pharmacy.

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

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S6629Senate· Moved Mar 6, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Authorizes the fiduciary of a decedent to take control of certain web site accounts of the decedent

Authorizes the fiduciary of a decedent to take control of certain web site accounts of the decedent.

Jeffrey D. KleinJudiciary Committee

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S6630Senate· Moved Mar 6, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes the safe homes act

Establishes the safe homes act authorizing law enforcement to remove firearms found on the premises where there has been a report of domestic violence.

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

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S6594Senate· Moved Mar 1, 2012· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Eases certain restrictions on the conducting of bingo games for charitable purposes

Eases certain restrictions on the conducting of bingo games for charitable purposes; authorizes the payment, out of the net proceeds of bingo games, of reimbursement for reasonable expenses of…

Jeffrey D. KleinRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S6595Senate· Moved Mar 1, 2012· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Eases certain restrictions on the conducting of games of chance for charitable purposes

Eases certain restrictions on the conducting of games of chance for charitable purposes; authorizes the payment, out of the net proceeds of games of chance, of reimbursement for reasonable expenses…

Jeffrey D. KleinRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S3889Senate· Moved Mar 1, 2012· Referred to economic development

Prohibits the sale and delivery of certain caffeinated or stimulant-enhanced alcoholic beverages

Prohibits the sale and delivery of certain caffeinated or stimulant-enhanced alcoholic beverages.

Jeffrey D. KleinEconomic Development Committee

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S6582Senate· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to health

Authorizes the commissioner of health to develop uniform health care plan - provider contracts and any provisions thereof

Authorizes the commissioner of health, in consultation with the superintendent of financial services, to develop uniform health care plan-provider contracts and any provisions thereof, and to…

Jeffrey D. KleinHealth Committee

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S6571Senate· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Provides for account wagering on horse races within and without the state

Provides for account wagering on horse races within and without the state; authorizes the operation of multi-jurisdictional account wagering providers in this state, subject to the rules and…

Jeffrey D. KleinRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S1040Senate· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Amend and recommit to aging

Requires the office of children and family services to track and report elder abuse

Requires the office of children and family services to track and report elder abuse and to issue a biennial report to the governor and legislature regarding the incidence of elder abuse in the state.

Jeffrey D. KleinAging Committee

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S1031Senate· Moved Feb 7, 2012· Referred to insurance

Requires health insurers to provide victims of domestic violence with the option of providing alternative contact information

Requires health insurers to provide an insurer or subscriber who is a victim of domestic violence, upon request of such insurer or subscriber, with the option to designate alternative contact…

Jeffrey D. KleinInsurance Committee

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S6413Senate· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Referred to labor

Relates to the minimum wage and makes technical changes to the labor law relating thereto

Relates to the minimum wage and makes technical changes to the labor law relating thereto.

Jeffrey D. KleinLabor Committee

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