Bills by

John J. Bonacic

Senator

9,426 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →bonacic@nysenate.gov

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

9,426 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

S1427Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules
Proposes a constitutional amendment protecting the people's right to keep and bear arms
Proposes a constitutional amendment protecting the right of the people to keep and bear arms for traditionally recognized purposes.
Stephen M. SalandRules Committee
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S1414Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules
Relates to the consideration of certain factors when determining the issuance of an order of recognizance or bail
Relates to the consideration of certain factors when determining the issuance of an order of recognizance or bail.
Stephen M. SalandRules Committee
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S1388Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Requires the MTA to submit annual reports on attacks, injuries, or deaths reported to or otherwise known to it in connection with its facilities and premises

Enacts the "MTA safety data reporting act"; requires the MTA to submit annual reports on assaults, including sexual assaults, attacks, injuries or deaths reported to or otherwise known to it in…

Bill PerkinsRules Committee

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S1357Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Defines the term electric assisted bicycle

Defines the term "electric assisted bicycle" for purposes of the applicability of the vehicle and traffic law; provides that no person sixteen years of age or younger shall operate an electric…

Martin Malavé DilanRules Committee

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S1345Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Provides for notification to the state when a foster home is decertified, not renewed or a child is removed; requires evaluation to determine if home be re-opened

Provides for notification to the state when a foster home is decertified, not renewed or a child is removed; requires evaluation to determine if certificate should be issued and the home be re-opened.

Martin Malavé DilanRules Committee

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S1350Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Requires the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident involving no personal injury or death to move the vehicle to a safe location

Requires the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident involving no personal injury or death to move the vehicle to a safe location in the vicinity of the incident.

Martin Malavé DilanRules Committee

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S1337Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Provides that no person sixteen years of age or over shall be a passenger in the back seat of a motor vehicle unless such person is restrained by a safety belt

Provides that no person shall be a passenger in the back seat of a motor vehicle unless such person is restrained by a safety belt approved by the commissioner of motor vehicles.

Martin Malavé DilanRules Committee

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S1316Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to the presence of official full or partial lane markings on roadway

Relates to the presence of official full or partial barrier markings on roadways which prohibit crossing of such markings.

Martin Malavé DilanRules Committee

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S1277Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Authorizes a certified psychologist or a certified nurse practitioner, in addition to other authorized individuals, to make a recommendation of the type of residence

Authorizes a certified psychologist or a certified nurse practitioner, in addition to other authorized individuals, to make a recommendation of the type of residence in which a patient is to live…

Thomas K. DuaneRules Committee

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S1247Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Establishes sex offender employment act; prohibits sex offenders from working with children

Relates to sex offender registry check for certain employers.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Rules Committee

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S1074Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Creates the crime of unlawful defilement of a water supply

Creates the crime of unlawful defilement of a water supply; provides that a person is guilty of such crime when he introduces, places, or causes to be introduced or placed a defiling agent into a…

Greg BallRules Committee

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S1036Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Raises the maximum age for a member of the New York state police to 35 years

Raises the maximum age for a member of the New York state police to 35 years.

Jeffrey D. KleinRules Committee

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S1000Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Prohibits the use of dashboard computers while operating a motor vehicle

Prohibits the use of dashboard computers while operating a motor vehicle; provides definitions and exemptions.

Carl L. MarcellinoRules CommitteeLegal

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S990Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Prohibits placing of level 2 or 3 sex offenders in any temporary emergency housing or homeless shelters used to house families with children

Prohibits placing of level 2 and 3 sex offenders in any temporary emergency housing or homeless shelters used to house families with children.

Jeffrey D. KleinRules Committee

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A612Assembly· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to rules

Authorizes certain cities to adjudicate traffic infractions

Authorizes cities in excess of two hundred thousand but less than two hundred twenty thousand and in excess of one million to provide by local law for the adjudication of traffic infractions.

Crystal Peoples-StokesRules Committee

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S872Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Authorizes police officers to arrest a driver of a motor vehicle in certain circumstances

Authorizes police officers to arrest a driver of a motor vehicle in certain circumstances.

Daniel L. SquadronRules Committee

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S850Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Directs department of agriculture and markets and the state soil and water conservation committee to define farm conservation practices conducted by professionals

Directs the department of agriculture and markets and the state soil and water conservation committee to review and define farm conservation practices which are within the professions of…

Catharine YoungRules Committee

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S851Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Excepts agricultural land defined as livestock and livestock products from the prohibition on salt licks made, set or used on land inhabited by deer or bear

Excepts agricultural land defined as livestock and livestock products from the prohibition on salt licks made, set or used on land inhabited by deer or bear; prohibits hunting deer or bear with the…

Catharine YoungRules Committee

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S848Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to the regulation of the sale and analysis of fertilizer

Relates to the regulation of the sale and analysis of fertilizer; prohibits local governments from enacting any laws relating to the labeling, quality, transportation, treatment or recordkeeping…

Catharine YoungRules Committee

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S842Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Requires police accident reports to indicate whether the use of a mobile phone contributed to such vehicle accident

Requires police accident reports to indicate whether a mobile phone was in use at the time of such vehicle accident.

Toby Ann StaviskyRules Committee

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S821Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Makes residential facilities controlled by state agencies subject to local site plan review

Makes residential facilities controlled by state agencies subject to local site plan review.

Betty LittleRules Committee

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S783Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Provides for the return of lost hunting dogs

Provides that any dog that has been released from their confinement for hunting purposes shall be deemed to be under the reasonable control of its owner while engaged in hunting or returning from…

Catharine YoungRules Committee

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S709Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Provides for initiative and referendum in New York State for the People as electors to propose or reject laws and submit amendments to the state constitution

Provides for initiative and referendum in New York State for the People as electors to propose or reject laws and submit amendments to the state constitution.

Joseph E. RobachRules Committee

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S612Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Authorizing cities and villages to collect delinquent real property taxes

Authorizes cities and villages to collect delinquent real property taxes.

Jeffrey D. KleinRules Committee

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S584Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to display of missing in attack on our nation flag commonly known as MIA-OON flag

Relates to display of Missing In Attack On Our Nation flag commonly known as MIA-OON flag.

Jeffrey D. KleinRules Committee

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S510Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Permits minors to be employed as a referee, umpire or official at a youth sporting event

Permits certain minors to be employed as a referee, umpire or official at a youth sporting event.

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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S459Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Repeals pistol and revolver ballistic identification databank

Repeals section 396-ff of the general business law relating to the pistol and revolver ballistic identification databank.

Michael F. NozzolioRules Committee

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S465Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Permits the outdoor consumer use of fireworks

Permits the outdoor consumer use of fireworks upon completion of a safety course and issuance of a permit.

Michael F. NozzolioRules Committee

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S438Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Recommitted to rules

Increases penalties for failure to execute and file satisfied judgments of $5,000 or more with proper clerk

Increases penalties for failure to execute and file satisfied judgments of $5,000 or more with court clerk from $100 to $500.

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S363Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Provides that a court may require the reexamination of certain drivers

Provides that a court may require the reexamination of certain drivers, including the administration of a road test, pursuant to section five hundred six of the vehicle and traffic law; provides for…

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S355Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Provides energy efficiency performance standards for general purpose lighting products

Provides energy efficiency performance standards for general purpose lighting products.

Joseph E. RobachRules Committee

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S342Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Prohibits the Adirondack park agency from implementing any rule or regulation relating to campgrounds which is inconsistent with department of health rules

Prohibits the Adirondack park agency from promulgating or implementing any rule, regulation or land use and development plan, related to campgrounds, which is inconsistent with the provisions of any…

Betty LittleRules Committee

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S260Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Prohibits the employment of sex offenders in any position having substantial contact with children

Prohibits the employment of a sex offender in any position having substantial contact with children; defines "substantial contact" as any activity involving children; establishes criminal penalties…

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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S256Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Defines the crime of surreptitious surveillance; rebuttable presumption that such surveillance under certain conditions is for no legitimate purpose

Defines the crime of surreptitious surveillance, a class B misdemeanor, when a person, for purposes of his or her own amusement, or for the purpose of degrading another person, or for his or her own…

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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S254Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to income eligibility under the EPIC program

Provides that an individual shall not become ineligible under the EPIC program due to an increase in social security benefits or a public or private pension where such increase does not exceed the…

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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S193Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Provides for lifetime sportsman license for honorably discharged, disabled veterans

Amends the environmental conservation law, in relation to providing for lifetime sportsman licenses for honorably discharged, disabled veterans.

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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S195Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Requires a principal creditor to send a notice of delinquency to the debtor and co-signer of an account

Requires a principal creditor to send a notice of delinquency to the debtor and co-signer of an account.

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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S168Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Provides that an eligible member of the public retirement system may buy service credit for certain military service with two years of credited service

Provides that an eligible member of the public retirement system may buy service credit for certain military service with two years of credited service.

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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S173Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Prohibits the transfer of unexpended moneys from funds receiving moneys from a dedicated fee into any other fund

Prohibits the transfer of unexpended moneys from funds receiving moneys from a dedicated fee into any other fund.

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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S159Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Includes certified nursing assistants in provisions of law relating to restrictions on consecutive hours of work

Includes certified nursing assistants in provisions of law relating to restrictions on consecutive hours of work.

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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S147Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to designating certain officers or agents appointed by the Niagara county department of social services as peace officers

Relates to designating certain officers or agents appointed by the Niagara county department of social services who are authorized to investigate and arrest persons involved in welfare fraud as…

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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S88Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Authorizes and directs the committee on open government to study proactive disclosure as a means of increasing transparency and access to government information

Authorizes and directs the committee on open government to study proactive disclosure as a means of increasing transparency and access to government information.

Daniel L. SquadronRules Committee

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