Bills by

Patrick M. Gallivan

Senator

15,927 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →gallivan@nysenate.gov

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

15,927 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

A2903Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes
Relates to crime of petit larceny
Changes the crime of petit larceny to petit larceny in the second degree and adds new crime of petit larceny in the first degree defined as the stealing of property by a person who has been…
Dennis H. GabryszakCodes Committee
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A2909Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to libraries and education technology
Enacts the "New York state comprehensive information system act"
Enacts the "New York state comprehensive information system act"; authorizes the state library and office for technology to coordinate the purchase of electronic databases or other information…
Peter LopezLibraries And Education Technology Committee
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A2915Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Defines prohibited restrictive covenants contained in real property documents and requires the filing of a declaration when recording documents containing such covenants

Defines prohibited restrictive covenants contained in real property documents and requires the filing of a declaration when recording of real property documents containing unlawful restrictive…

Grace MengJudiciary Committee

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A2906Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to the promotion and possession of a sexual performance by a child

Relates to the promotion and possession of a sexual performance by a child; creates various degrees of crimes relating to promotion of an obscene sexual performance by a child, possession of an…

Dennis H. GabryszakCodes Committee

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A2907AssemblyS2694· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Creates the crime of related use of a lethal or explosive device

Creates the crime of related used of a lethal or explosive device; provides for additional 7 years imprisonment for certain crimes where a lethal or explosive is used and; permits exemption from…

Charles LavineCodes CommitteeLegal

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A2913Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in local governments

Authorizes a mandatory referendum where a legislative body of a local government is amending or adopting local laws relating to an increase in taxes pursuant to state authority

Authorizes a mandatory referendum where a legislative body of a local government is amending or adopting local laws relating to an increase in taxes pursuant to state authority.

Peter LopezLocal Governments Committee

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A2919Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to correction

Prohibits male correction officers from pat frisking female inmates

Prohibits male correction officers from pat frisking female inmates unless such officer has probable cause that a pat frisk is necessary to prevent escape or to protect other inmates or prison…

J. Gary PretlowCorrection Committee

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A2894Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in children and families

Authorizes fingerprinting of juvenile delinquents who commit a felony

Authorizes the fingerprinting of juvenile delinquents who commit a felony; such fingerprints shall become part of such juvenile's adult criminal record upon subsequent commission of felony.

Nancy CalhounChildren And Families Committee

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A2896Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Provides that out-of-home placement of child with emotional, behavioral or mental disorder, or a disability shall not be grounds for transfer of custody

Authorizes the court to approve a petition by or agreement with a social services official for temporary placement based on child service needs for the provision of necessary services for the…

Barbara ClarkChildren And Families Committee

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A2899Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Allows individuals to register their telefacsimile telephone numbers with the consumer protection board as part of the "do not call" statewide registry

Allows individuals to register their telefacsimile telephone numbers with the consumer protection board as part of the "do not call" statewide registry.

Steven CymbrowitzConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A2897Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to damage to a motor vehicle as criminal mischief

Provides that damaging certain mechanisms such as locks, security devices, anti-theft and recovery devices consisting of an electronic homing device and dashboard items on a motor vehicle shall be…

Steven CymbrowitzCodes Committee

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A2900Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

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 second degree when one is convicted of such crimes within…

Steven CymbrowitzCodes Committee

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A2898Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to the criminal possession of a weapon; repealer

Relates to the criminal possession of a weapon and possession of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; increases certain penalties.

Steven CymbrowitzCodes Committee

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A2891Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Mandates that school textbooks be authored by current or former teachers and that the state supervise the printing of such books

Mandates that school textbooks be authored by current or former teachers and that the state supervise the printing of such books.

Nancy CalhounEducation Committee

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A2892Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Requires enumerated school administrators to report alleged sexual offenses to the district attorney

Requires enumerated school administrators to report alleged sexual offenses to the district attorney both orally and in writing pursuant to specified requirements.

Nancy CalhounEducation Committee

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S2446Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Authorizes tax increment bonds payable from real property taxes levied by a school district within a blighted project area

Authorizes tax increment bonds payable from real property taxes levied by a school district within a blighted project area.

Catharine YoungLocal Government Committee

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S2445Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Establishes the neurological impairment program governing the compensation of neurologically-impaired persons born in New York on or after January 1, 2012

Amends the public health law to add a new article in relation to establishing the neurological impairment program providing the exclusive remedy for compensation of neurologically-impaired persons…

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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A2885Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans' affairs

Prohibits the unauthorized sale of veterans' commemorative property by cemeteries

Prohibits the unauthorized sale, purchase, sale or transfer of any cemetery marker, flag holder, monument, statue or other physical memorabilia that is over 75 years old that commemorates the life…

Joseph MorelleVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A2886Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Authorizes certain honorably discharged members of the armed services to receive certain hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses free of charge; repealer

Authorizes certain honorably discharged members of the armed services to receive certain hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses free of charge; must have a forty percent or greater…

Joseph MorelleEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A2889Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local governments

Changes the date fire district votes take place and raises the compensation for poll workers

Changes the date fire district votes take place and raises the compensation for poll workers.

Ann RabbittLocal Governments Committee

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A2887Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Provides an exemption from real property taxes, levies and assessments for telecommunications companies that place fiber optic cable in service

Provides an exemption from real property taxes, levies and assessments for telecommunications companies that place fiber optic cable in service.

Joseph MorelleReal Property Taxation Committee

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A2883Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Provides that receipts from sale of service or material to correct damages due to natural disaster are exempt from sales or use tax

Provides that receipts from the sale of services or material used to correct, replace or repair damages caused by a natural disaster shall be exempt from sales/use taxes; includes down blast,…

Joel MillerWays And Means Committee

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A2875Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Creates the public pension system benefit reform commission

Creates the public pension system benefit reform commission to examine and report on the creation of a new hybrid public pension plan where one-half of the members' pension benefit shall be derived…

Nancy CalhounGovernmental Employees Committee

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A2876Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in agriculture

Establishes an interagency task force to be known as the Hudson valley white-tail deer mitigation task force

Directs the departments of environmental conservation, agriculture and markets, insurance, transportation, and health and the office of temporary and disability assistance to establish and implement…

Nancy CalhounAgriculture Committee

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A2879Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Relates to the responsibility of bidders

Provides guidelines for the responsibility of bidders; defines terms; further provides certain guidelines contracting agencies shall follow when giving due consideration to the bidder's expertise,…

Nancy CalhounGovernmental Operations Committee

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A2882Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to agriculture

Requires the micro-chipping of all dogs, excluding temporarily kept dogs; and creates a state registry to maintain contact information

Requires the micro-chipping of all dogs; creates a state registry to maintain the identification and contact information on all micro-chipped dogs; provides that such registry shall be available…

Joan MillmanAgriculture Committee

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A2880Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Requires the surfaces of non-commercial vehicles to be cleared of accumulated snow, sleet or hail

Requires the surfaces of non-commercial vehicles to be cleared of accumulated snow, sleet or hail; exempts any automobile transporter, motorcycle or authorized emergency vehicle; imposes fines.

Nancy CalhounTransportation Committee

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A2874Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Relates to increasing the maximum sales tax rate for cities and counties; repealer

Relates to increasing the maximum sales tax rate for cities and counties to four percent; repeals all additional local percentage increases.

Nancy CalhounWays And Means CommitteeFinance

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A2878Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local governments

Limits civil liability of public entities for injuries sustained at public recreational facilities

Provides that causes of action against public entities for injuries sustained on or in public recreational facilities shall be allowed only if such injuries arose from wanton, willful or gross…

Nancy CalhounLocal Governments CommitteeLocal Government

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A2864Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Provides an exemption from taxation of energy star-compliant improvements to certain residential premises

Provides an exemption from taxation of energy star-compliant improvements to certain residential premises.

Nancy CalhounReal Property Taxation Committee

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A2871Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides additional minimum sentence for conviction of crimes committed while possessing a firearm

Provides additional minimum sentences of imprisonment of five years for certain armed felony offenses and provides that such addition is to be an increase of any minimum term otherwise imposed and…

Nancy CalhounCodes Committee

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A2868Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in election law

Requires board of elections to provide voter identification cards

Requires board of elections to provide voter registration identification cards; mandates that citizens shall not be permitted to vote unless such identification card is presented.

Nancy CalhounElection Law Committee

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A2869Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Makes the use of a firearm, shotgun, rifle, or machine gun during the commission of a crime a class A-II felony; repealer

Provides that the illegal possession of a deadly weapon which is loaded and capable of producing death or other serious physical injury or the display of a pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, machine…

Nancy CalhounCodes Committee

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A2852Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Requires forfeiture of vehicles for 6 months for second DWI offense and permanent forfeiture and registration denial for third DWI offense

Requires forfeiture of vehicles for six months for a second driving while intoxicated offense and permanent forfeiture and registration denial for the third driving while intoxicated offense;…

J. Gary PretlowCodes CommitteeLegal

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A2853Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Requires a police officer or a district attorney to apply for a court order to compel a chemical test to determine blood alcohol content in certain cases

Requires court-ordered blood alcohol content testing for all drivers involved in fatal and serious physical injury accidents where there is a reasonable cause to believe an alcohol-related offense…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A2858Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Modifies provisions for the payment of delinquent taxes by permitting any person or entity to lend money to the taxpayer and pay the taxing jurisdiction; repealer

Modifies provisions for the payment of delinquent taxes by permitting any entity to lend the money to the property owner therefor, with the lender to pay the taxing jurisdiction and receive a…

J. Gary PretlowReal Property Taxation Committee

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A2860Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Permits security guard companies in certain instances to perform security related work in N.Y. city by armed guards without obtaining a N.Y. city firearms special permit

Permits security guard companies, employing ten or more guards who are each holders of a duly issued, current special armed guard registration card, to perform security related work in the city of…

J. Gary PretlowCodes Committee

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A2855Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local governments

Requires the pay of deputy chiefs to be increased the same as police officers in negotiating units

Requires the pay of deputy chiefs of police in departments employing less than 575 sworn officers to be increased by the same dollar amount as the next higher ranking subordinate police officers in…

J. Gary PretlowLocal Governments Committee

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A2856Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Establishes a baccalaureate and associate nursing assistance program

Creates a baccalaureate and associate nursing assistance program within the department of health to provide loans to persons in pursuit of a nursing degree at an approved institution in this state;…

James TediscoHigher Education Committee

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A2859Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in higher education

Provides for the award of scholarships and loan forgiveness for dentists and podiatrists on the same terms as physicians

Provides for the award of regents scholarships and loan forgiveness for dentists and podiatrists on the same terms as physicians and dentists.

J. Gary PretlowHigher Education Committee

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A2862Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Permits the electronic filing of papers in local criminal courts in certain instances

Permits the electronic filing of papers in local criminal courts in certain instances.

J. Gary PretlowCodes Committee

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A2851Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Appropriates funds to the city of Yonkers fire department for a hazardous materials emergency response unit

Establishes and appropriates funding for a Westchester county hazardous materials emergency response demonstration unit to be located within the city of Yonkers under the jurisdiction of the…

J. Gary PretlowCities Committee

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A2861Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in higher education

Establishes the empire state professional nursing scholarship program and grants for nursing education

Establishes the empire state professional nursing scholarship program to provide financial support to applicants to enter or continue in a registered nurse educational program and who agree to…

J. Gary PretlowHigher Education Committee

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A2854Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to compensation for information concerning fraudulent insurance transaction

Provides that any person who provides information to the attorney general, a district attorney or the insurance frauds bureau concerning a fraudulent insurance transaction or with information about…

J. Gary PretlowInsurance Committee

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A2848Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Establishes an office of special education services to administer programs for children with disabilities

Establishes an office of special education services within the state education department to administer programs for children with disabilities to be headed by an assistant commissioner appointed by…

J. Gary PretlowEducation Committee

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A2847Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to correction

Requires inmate sexual harassment complaints made against department employees to be investigated by the attorney general

Requires inmate sexual harassment complaints made against department employees to be investigated by the attorney general and makes the findings and recommendations of the attorney general final and…

J. Gary PretlowCorrection Committee

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A2838Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Provides for creation of a legislative budget office

Provides for creation of a non-partisan legislative budget office to perform budget analysis to determine the funding levels necessary to the operation of governmental departments and programs and…

Joseph MorelleGovernmental Operations Committee

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