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

A1599Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means
Makes an appropriation for the investigation and prosecution of public fraud and corruption
Makes an appropriation for the investigation and prosecution of public fraud and corruption.
John McEnenyWays And Means Committee
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A1591Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing
Relates to management of cooperative apartment buildings
Requires a vote of two-thirds of total membership of stockholders to allow the sponsor of a cooperative apartment building or condominium units to become the managing agent after the conversion of…
Jeffrey DinowitzHousing 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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A1596Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Ordered to third reading cal.73

Requires solid waste management plans for the city of New York to include adequate trash receptacles in commercial zones and public recreational areas

Requires local solid waste management plans for cities over one million to include a plan for litter control including provision for placement of an adequate number of receptacles for trash and…

Hakeem JeffriesOn the Assembly floor

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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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A1592Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Restricts the imposition of unfunded mandates on local governments

Restricts the imposition of additional unfunded mandates on local governments by the state until such time as those mandates are fully funded by the state; provides for certain exceptions; provides…

Sandy GalefGovernmental Operations 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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S1678Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Directs the department of environmental conservation to periodically update the model environmental impact assessment form

Directs the department of environmental conservation to update any forms or documentation prepared by such department which are designed to assist applicants and lead agencies in determining whether…

Jeffrey D. KleinEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A1587Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to racing and wagering

Makes certain exceptions for the issuance of licenses for the conduct of games of bingo

Makes certain exceptions for the issuance of licenses for the conduct of games of bingo for rehabilitation programs licensed or certified by a state agency and conducted by an applicant providing…

John McEnenyRacing And Wagering Committee

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A1588Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Requires the installation and maintenance of lockout devices on lottery vending machines by licensed lottery sales agents to prevent use by minors

Requires the installation of lockout devices on lottery vending machines by licensed agents to prevent use by minors.

J. Gary PretlowWays And Means Committee

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S1671Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Requires the installation and maintenance of lockout devices on lottery vending machines by licensed lottery sales agents to prevent use by minors

Requires the installation and maintenance of lockout devices on lottery vending machines by licensed lottery agents to prevent use by minors.

Kenneth P. LaValleRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S1645Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Provides authorization to grant certain exemptions from real property tax for school districts to certain veterans

Provides authorization to grant certain exemptions from real property tax for school districts to eligible veterans where such exemption is adopted by the governing body of the school district.

David CarlucciVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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A1584Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Extends provisions of chapter 57 of 2005 relating to the NYS nursing faculty loan forgiveness incentive program and NYS nursing faculty scholarship program

Extends provisions relating to the NYS nursing faculty loan forgiveness incentive program and NYS nursing faculty scholarship program.

Deborah GlickHigher Education Committee

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A1585Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Extends the provisions of the physician loan forgiveness program

Extends the provisions of the physician loan forgiveness program.

Deborah GlickHigher Education Committee

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A1575Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in correction

Provides for disposition of civil judgment or settlement realized by prisoner

Provides for the disposition of civil proceeds realized by a prisoner of a correctional facility who is successful in an action against the state or a locality to a trust fund subject to garnishment…

James TediscoCorrection Committee

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A1576Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the entry into premises by the agent of a utility or municipality; repealer

Establishes an agent of a utility or municipality may not enter premises without permission of a person lawfully in control of the premises; establishes certain exceptions.

James TediscoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A1577Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in codes

Authorizes imposition of life imprisonment without parole sentence for persistent violent felony offenders; repealer

Authorizes imposition of life imprisonment without parole sentence for persistent violent felony offenders upon conviction of a violent felony offense when such person has previously been subjected…

James TediscoCodes Committee

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A1578Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides that crimes committed against a person on school grounds shall be deemed to be one category higher than the specified crime the person committed

Provides that crimes committed against a person on school grounds shall be deemed to be one category higher than the specified crime the person committed; enacts "Suzanne's Law".

James TediscoCodes Committee

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A1580Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in agriculture

Prohibits a person convicted of violating "Buster's Law" from owning or possessing a companion animal

Prohibits a person convicted of "Buster's Law" from owning or possessing a companion animal unless authorized by court order, after appropriate psychiatric or psychological testing.

James TediscoAgriculture Committee

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S1609Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Relates to the entitlement to unpaid leave of absence for victims of domestic violence

Relates to the entitlement to unpaid leave of absence for victims of domestic violence; permits victims of domestic violence to take an unpaid leave of absence for ninety days from employment to…

Diane J. SavinoLabor Committee

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A1579Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in codes

Establishes the offense of unlawfully residing or entering upon school grounds

Establishes the class A misdemeanor of unlawfully residing or entering upon school grounds for the entry upon school grounds, of any sex offender required to register and verify pursuant to the sex…

James TediscoCodes Committee

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A1569Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Creates the "healthy kids act" pilot program to encourage students to develop healthy eating habits at school; appropriation

Creates the "healthy kids act" pilot program to encourage students to develop healthy eating habits at school; includes ten participating school districts that shall be eligible to receive a grant…

James TediscoEducation CommitteeEducation

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A1573Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in correction

Creates the child support work program for county jails

Creates the child support work program for county jails for prisoners under a court order to pay child support who have accumulated support arrears equivalent to or greater than the amount of…

James TediscoCorrection Committee

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A1570Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in economic development

Regulates the sale of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products via computer

Regulates the sale of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products via computer by requiring that any order placed therefor shall be shipped to an establishment licensed or registered to sell at retail.

James TediscoEconomic Development Committee

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A1572Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to correction

Relates to information disseminated on level two sex offenders; relates to child abuse notification liability

Establishes an age-appropriate sex education grant program through the department of health to be a comprehensive age-appropriate program conducted by an eligible applicant; authorizes the…

James TediscoCorrection Committee

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A1574Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in correction

Provides for inmate reimbursement of expenses of confinement in certain instances

Provides for inmate reimbursement of expenses of confinement in certain instances.

James TediscoCorrection Committee

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A1571Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in correction

Establishes additional restrictions on relocation of sex offenders whose victims were under the age of eighteen and on level three sex offenders

Establishes additional restrictions on sex offenders whose victims were under the age of eighteen and level three sex offenders in prohibiting such offenders to relocate within one thousand feet of…

James TediscoCorrection Committee

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A1564Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Authorizes municipalities within a certain county to be authorized to continue to license and regulate the operation of pre-arranged for-hire vehicles

Authorizes municipalities within a certain county to be authorized to continue to license and regulate the operation of pre-arranged for-hire vehicle operations.

Michelle SchimelTransportation Committee

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A1566Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in agriculture

Limits ownership or possession of companion animals by "Buster's Law" violators

Limits ownership or possession of companion animals by "Buster's Law" violators and adds definition of equine companion while taking horses out of farm animal definition.

James TediscoAgriculture Committee

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A1567Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in agriculture

Imposes additional penalties upon persons convicted of animal abuse

Requires unsealing of court records of youthful offenders convicted of animal abuse offense; provides that such persons undergo a psychiatric evaluation and treatment where necessary.

James TediscoAgriculture Committee

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A1565Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in codes

Requires employers and information technology employees to report child pornography to the state police

Requires employers and information technology employees to report child pornography to the state police either immediately or within 24 hours of discovery.

James TediscoCodes Committee

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A1563Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Provides authority for the development and adoption of a policy regarding prohibited performance enhancing substances by students

Provides authority to the commissioner of education and the trustees of a common school district to develop a policy regarding prohibited performance substances by students.

Felix OrtizEducation Committee

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A1552Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Exempts textbooks required or recommended by college professors for use in a particular course from sales and compensating use taxes

Exempts textbooks required or recommended by college professors for use in a particular course from sales and compensating use taxes; and also requires that students provide a course syllabus or…

Felix OrtizWays And Means Committee

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A1556Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to mental health

Relates to mandatory reporting of allegations of physical or sexual abuse of a child or adult with mental or physical disabilities or death occurring in an unexplained manner

Relates to mandatory reporting of allegations of physical or sexual abuse of a child with developmental, mental or physical disabilities residing in a facility operated by the department of mental…

Felix OrtizMental Health Committee

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A1551Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Requires that the alternative exemption to which each qualified owner is entitled shall be combined when such property is owned by more than one qualified owner

Provides that when property is owned by more than one qualified owner, the exemption to which each such qualified owner is entitled shall be combined.

Felix OrtizReal Property Taxation Committee

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A1555Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in transportation

Provides additional fines and penalties for the unauthorized use of a driver's license or non-driver identification card

Provides additional fines and penalties for the unauthorized use of a driver's license or non-driver identification card.

Felix OrtizTransportation Committee

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A1560Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Creates the crime of display of sexual material in a vehicle

Creates the crime of display of sexual material in a vehicle while on display in a public place.

Felix OrtizCodes Committee

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A1546Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Relates to requiring first consideration of persons defined in the federal workforce investment act programs for hiring for positions created as a result of economic development assistance

Relates to requiring first consideration of unemployed individuals, low-income individuals, dislocated workers, individuals training for nontraditional employment, as defined in the federal…

Joan MillmanLabor Committee

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A1550Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Provides that school district employees shall not knowingly sell, market, provide, distribute, endorse or recommend the use of certain dietary supplements

Provides school district employees shall not knowingly sell, market, provide, distribute, endorse or recommend the use of certain dietary supplements.

Felix OrtizEducation Committee

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A1559Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to agriculture

Requires manufacturers of genetically engineered plants to be liable for damages due to cross-contamination

Requires persons who sell or distribute genetically engineered plants, planting stock or seeds to provide written instructions to purchasers or growers of such stock.

Felix OrtizAgriculture Committee

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A1549Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to procurement by the board of education of the city school district of the city of New York and by the New York city school construction authority; repealer

Authorizes the chancellor of the city district to ensure that all contracts or agreements involving the purchase or delivery of material goods, supplies and services, including any franchise or…

Catherine NolanEducation Committee

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A1557Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in economic development

Prohibits the sale of alcoholic energy drinks

Prohibits the sale of alcoholic energy drinks and provides definition thereof.

Felix OrtizEconomic Development Committee

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A1558Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in judiciary

Limits contingent fees to attorneys in actions for property damage or personal injury, including death

Limits contingent fees to attorneys in actions for property damage or personal injury, including death.

Felix OrtizJudiciary Committee

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A1562Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in election law

Eliminates run-off primary elections in primaries; repealer

Eliminates run-off elections in primaries; provides that the person who receives the highest percentage of the total votes cast at the primary shall be deemed the winner of the primary.

Felix OrtizElection Law Committee

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A1538Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to insurer recovery from health care providers

Relates to insurer recovery from health care providers; provides that except where there is a reasonable belief of fraud or intentional misconduct, a health plan shall not determine an overpayment…

Richard GottfriedInsurance Committee

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A1533Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Prohibits the knowing installation, reinstallation, distribution, or sale of a previously deployed inflatable restraint system airbag

Prohibits the knowing installation, reinstallation, distribution or sale of a previously deployed inflatable restraint system (airbag); violation is a class A misdemeanor; requires notice to be…

Jeffrey DinowitzCodes Committee

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