Sponsored bills

Allows savings banks, savings and loan associations and credit unions to accept deposits from municipal corporations; repealer

Allows savings banks, savings and loan associations and credit unions to accept deposits from municipal corporations and authorizes the deposit of certain public funds of political subdivisions and…

Darryl TownsStricken

Establishes the "New York state consumers' right to repair act of 2011"

Establishes the "New York state consumers' right to repair act of 2011" which mandates automobile manufacturers to release vehicle repair information to vehicle owners allowing such owners to choose…

Darryl TownsStricken

Requires agencies to make accessible via the Internet certain information acquired from private entities in "read only" format

Requires that information available under FOIL which is supplied on software provided by a private entity and such software is copyrighted, patented or licensed to prevent its reproduction be made…

Darryl TownsStricken

Sets forth requirements for non-recourse civil litigation advance contracts

Sets forth requirements for non-recourse civil litigation advance contracts: in writing, disclose amounts to be advanced to the consumer; provides itemization of one-time fees; requires total dollar…

Darryl TownsStricken

Provides members of the merchant marine the opportunity to compete in civil service examinations

Provides members of the merchant marine, who due to active duty were deprived the opportunity to compete in a civil service examination, the opportunity to compete in such civil service examination…

Darryl TownsStricken

Enacts the "short-term financial services loan act"

Enacts the "short-term financial services loan act"; authorizes licensed cashers of checks to provide short-term loans under certain circumstances.

Darryl TownsStricken

Requires county medical examiners or coroners to give the state police forensic laboratory DNA samples of unidentified dead or alive and missing persons upon request

Requires county medical examiners or coroners to give the state police forensic laboratory DNA samples of deceased persons or unidentified body parts upon request for the purpose of classification…

Nettie MayersohnStricken

Creates rebuttable presumption in child protective proceedings that proof of abuse of one child is evidence of abuse of any other sibling in household

Creates rebuttable presumption in child protective proceedings under the family court act that proof of the abuse or neglect of one child is evidence of the abuse or neglect of any other child who…

Nettie MayersohnStricken

Broadens the scope of child abuse and neglected child to include proof of a positive controlled substance toxicology report on a newborn infant

Broadens the scope of child abuse and neglected child to include proof of a positive controlled substance toxicology report on a newborn infant; presence of such controlled substances establishes a…

Nettie MayersohnStricken

Prohibits a health care coverage plan from making a payment or reimbursement for treatment related to the care of a patient with a hospital acquired infection

Prohibits a health care coverage plan, including medicaid, from making a purchase, payment or reimbursement for treatment and/or any other costs related to the care of a patient with a hospital…

Nettie MayersohnStricken

Enacts the Omnibus Auto Theft Victim Protection Act

Enacts the Omnibus Auto Theft Victim Protection Act to promote citizen involvement in deterring motor vehicle theft and apprehending those responsible by establishing a toll-free hotline to provide…

Nettie MayersohnStricken

Prohibits removal prior to July 1, 2011, of persons and families exceeding income criteria for certain housing company projects

Provides that certain persons or families in occupancy of certain mutual and non-mutual housing company projects prior to July 1, 2011 are not subject to eviction from such housing if their income…

Nettie MayersohnStricken

Creates the offense of endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree as a class D violent felony

Creates the crime of endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree as a class D violent felony; recodifies prior crime as second degree; makes conforming changes in related provisions of law.

Nettie MayersohnStricken

Increases minimum and maximum terms of imprisonment to which juvenile offenders are subject for felony acts

Increases minimum and maximum terms of imprisonment to which juvenile offenders are subject for class A felony acts to that which is imposed on adults; increases the maximum term for commission of a…

Nettie MayersohnStricken

Requires written statement of reasons for parole; allows victim access to statement

Provides that if parole is granted, the reasons for granting parole must be stated in detail in writing; authorizes access to such information to past and any prospective victims; changes from 60 to…

Nettie MayersohnStricken

Provides for confidentiality of addresses and telephone numbers of victims and witnesses

Provides for the confidentiality of residence and business addresses and telephone numbers of victims of or witnesses to a crime, except in cases where such information is needed by police and other…

Nettie MayersohnStricken

Prohibits smoking in private passenger cars, vans or trucks where minors less than 14 years of age are passengers in such vehicles; penalties for violation

Prohibits smoking in private passenger cars, vans and trucks where a minor less than 14 years of age is a passenger in such vehicles; provides for rebuttable presumption; provides that violations of…

Nettie MayersohnStricken

Relates to food allergy awareness in food establishments

Relates to food allergy awareness in food establishments; requires posting of information regarding the risk of allergic reactions; requires certain restaurants, dining rooms or commercial eating…

Nettie MayersohnStricken

Bars eligibility for treatment as youthful offender if such youth has been found a juvenile delinquent on two or more occasions for acts constituting a felony

Bars eligibility for treatment as a youthful offender if such youth has been adjudicated a juvenile delinquent on two or more occasions for acts which would constitute a felony if committed by an…

Nettie MayersohnStricken

Increases penalties for certain crimes against persons under 16 years of age

Increases penalties for certain crimes against persons under 16 years of age; creates new crimes of aggravated assault upon a person under 16 years of age and endangering the welfare of a child in…

Nettie MayersohnStricken

Permits greater availability of adult education programs for the elderly

Establishes senior citizen extension schools to provide courses and activities of special interest to the health, welfare, and recreational needs of persons over sixty years of age.

Nettie MayersohnStricken

Modifies exemption from determination of prima facie evidence of neglect where parent engages in substance abuse or substantial manifestation of irrationality

Modifies the existing exemption from requiring a determination of what constitutes prima facie evidence of neglect where a parent or guardian engages in substance abuse or substantial manifestation…

Nettie MayersohnStricken

Conforms state law with federal law regarding imitation weapons and provides a private right of action for individual consumers

Conforms state law with federal law regarding imitation weapons; empowers the attorney general to enforce federal standards and provides a private right of action against retailers by individual…

Darryl TownsStricken

Enacts the "shareholders remote voting act"

Enacts the "shareholders remote voting act".

Rory LancmanStricken

Enacts the "cramming prevention act"

Enacts the "cramming prevention act"; prohibits the imposition of any charge or fee on the telephone bill of a consumer when such fee or charge is imposed by a third party, unless the consumer…

Rory LancmanStricken

Enacts the "unsolicited text message prohibition act"

Enacts the "unsolicited text message prohibition act"; prohibits the transmission of unsolicited advertising text message to cellular telephones or pagers; make an exception for providers of such…

Rory LancmanStricken

Enacts the "public participation in rulemaking act"

Enacts the "public participation in rulemaking act"; authorizes the use of innovative techniques to enhance public participation in the rule making process; provides that use of such techniques…

Rory LancmanStricken

Celebrating the life and accomplishments of Edwin Donald "Duke" Snider, distinguished citizen, exceptional athlete and devoted member of his community

Joseph LentolAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 115th Anniversary of the founding of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States

Philip RamosAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 120th Anniversary of The New York Botanical Garden

Jeffrey D. KleinAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 11, 2011, as Belmont Stakes Day in the State of New York

Michael G. MillerAdopted

Adopted

Mourning the untimely death of Staff Sergeant Michael Lammerts of Tonawanda, New York, and paying tribute to his courageous actions as a member of the United States Army

Michael H. RanzenhoferAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Robert Sweet in recognition of his distinction as a Chevalier

Catharine YoungAdopted

Adopted

Honoring George F. Aney, recipient of the Boy Scouts of America Revolutionary Trails Council's 2011 Good Scout Award

James L. SewardAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Loudonville, New York

Neil D. BreslinAdopted

Adopted

Prohibits the co-mingling of adolescent and adult patients in office of mental health run residential facilities

Prohibits the co-mingling of adolescent and adult patients in office of mental health run residential facilities.

Andrew J. LanzaOn the Senate floor

Relates to the lease of lands located at SUNY Farmingdale

Relates to the lease of lands located at SUNY college at Farmingdale for the development and operation of a biotechnology and other technology-oriented office, research and manufacturing facility.

Robert SweeneySigned by Governor

Signed into law

Legalizes, validates, ratifies and confirms certain actions taken by the village of Black River, Jefferson County with respect to refunding its low interest loans

Legalizes, validates, ratifies and confirms certain actions taken by the village of Black Water, Jefferson County with respect to refunding its low interest loans through the United States…

Patty RitchieSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Authorizes health care professionals licensed in other jurisdictions and appointed by World Triathlon Corporation to practice in this state at a triathlon

Authorizes any person licensed as a physician, physician's assistant, massage therapist, physical therapist, chiropractor, dentist, optometrist, nurse, nurse practitioner or podiatrist in another…

Teresa SaywardSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Defines the Richardson Center Corporation as an educational institution and authorizes the commissioner of general services to sell and convey certain land in the city of Buffalo, county of Erie

Defines the Richardson Center Corporation as an educational institution and authorizes the commissioner of general services to sell and convey certain land in the city of Buffalo, county of Erie.

Mark GrisantiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Restricts the requirement that a person disclose their social security number

Tracks federal privacy act of 1974 with respect to the obligation of a person to disclose their social security number to another person, partnership, association or corporation; provides where…

Audrey PhefferConsumer Protection Committee

Includes harassment, sexual misconduct, forcible touching, sexual abuse, stalking and criminal mischief within offenses which may constitute domestic violence

Includes aggravated harassment, sexual misconduct, forcible touching, sexual abuse, stalking, criminal mischief, criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, and strangulation within the…

Helene WeinsteinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Provides clarification to determine the expiration date of an order of protection issued in relation to a family offense

Provides clarification to determine the expiration date of an order of protection issued in relation to a family offense.

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Extends the moratorium on the issuance of environmental safety certificates for facilities and routes for the transportation of liquefied natural or petroleum gas

Extends the moratorium on the issuance of certificates of environmental safety for the siting of facilities and certification of routes for the transportation of liquefied natural or petroleum gas.

Michael CusickSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Congratulating the 2011 New York Mills Varsity Boys' Basketball Team upon the occasion of capturing the New York State Class D Championship

Claudia TenneyAdopted

Adopted

Urging President Barack Obama and the members of the NYS Congressional delegation to commemorate the 17th Anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide

Keith L.T. WrightAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Emily J.T. Perez posthumously upon the occasion of the dedication of the Second Lieutenant Emily J.T. Perez Memorial

William J. Larkin Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Congratulating the 2011 Guilderland High School Varsity Cheerleading Team upon the occasion of capturing First Place at the National Championships

Neil D. BreslinAdopted

Adopted