Bills by

John J. Flanagan

Senator

175 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →flanagan@senate.state.ny.us

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

175 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

S4696Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications
Clarifies the time in which the public service commission must act upon certain petitions
Clarifies the time in which the public service commission must act upon certain petitions.
John J. FlanaganEnergy And Telecommunications Committee
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S4697Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations
Exempts bicycle, motorcycle, snowmobile and equestrian helmets from sales and use tax
Exempts bicycle, motorcycle, snowmobile and equestrian helmets from sales and use tax.
John J. FlanaganInvestigations And Government Operations Committee
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S4698Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Establishes the Nissequogue River state park

Establishes the Nissequogue River state park.

John J. FlanaganCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S4695Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Establishes a teacher shortage loan forgiveness program

Establishes loan program to encourage undergraduates to enter teaching field in academic areas of critical teacher shortage in New York state; provides for selection of candidates based on academic…

John J. FlanaganHigher Education Committee

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S4692Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Relates to the premises on which games of chance may be conducted

Relates to the premises on which games of chance may be conducted.

John J. FlanaganRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S4691Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Provides that the periods of the Iranian Hostage Crisis and from November 21, 1979 to October 20, 1981 be "time of war" periods for civil service credit

Provides that the periods of the Iranian Hostage Crisis and from November 21, 1979 to October 20, 1981 be "time of war" periods for civil service credit.

John J. FlanaganVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S4689Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Amend by restoring to original print 4689

Requires the removal from an insured's record of claims any claim paid for lost property which was not lost and the insured reimbursed the insurer for thte claim

Requires insurers to record on the record of claims that the insured reimbursed the insurer for claims previously paid to the insured by the insurer in certain instances.

John J. FlanaganInsurance Committee

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S4683Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Provides for the establishment of a state eminent domain ombudsman and provides for the powers and duties thereof; enacts the "eminent domain ombudsman act"

Provides for the establishment of a state eminent domain ombudsman and provides for the powers and duties thereof; assists in the development of guidelines and analyzes actions with potential…

John J. FlanaganTransportation Committee

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S4682Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to unclaimed and abandoned prize money

Provides that unclaimed prize money for the prize on a winning ticket shall be retained by the division of the lottery for payment to the person entitled thereto for not less than six months after…

John J. FlanaganInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4684Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Requires certain labeling information on child safety seats regarding compatibility with automobiles

Provides for certain labeling requirements on child safety seats; requires that no seat intended for use by a child less than four years of age shall be sold if it fails to conspicuously disclose on…

John J. FlanaganConsumer Protection Committee

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S4681Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to agriculture

Increases the penalty for multiple convictions of torturing or failing to provide sustenance to an animal

Increases the penalty for multiple convictions of torturing, killing or failing to provide sustenance to an animal to a class E felony, if convicted within five years from the date of a prior…

John J. FlanaganAgriculture Committee

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S4680Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Requires certain changes to service award programs to be subject to a mandatory referendum

Requires certain changes to service award programs to be subject to a mandatory referendum; lowers the entitlement age to fifty-five.

John J. FlanaganLocal Government Committee

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S4678Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to notification of discharge by the department of environmental conservation

Relates to notification of discharge by the department of environmental conservation; requires costs to provide the community notification shall be borne by the party responsible for the discharge…

John J. FlanaganEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4679Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to aging

Authorizes municipal corporations to grant partial exemption on real property owned by persons totally and permanently disabled

Provides that the current real property tax exemption for persons over 65 may also be extended to those persons who are totally and permanently disabled; provides that municipalities shall provide…

John J. FlanaganAging Committee

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S4669Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Requires the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington flag to be displayed at all state police buildings

Requires the flag of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. be displayed at all state police buildings.

John J. FlanaganFinance Committee

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S4672Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Limits the use of social security numbers for identification of employees

Limits the use of social security numbers for identification of employees.

John J. FlanaganInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4667Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides crime victim's right to attend criminal trial and pretrial proceeding

Provides that victims of crimes or, in cases involving a minor child or homicide, a family member of the victim, shall have the right to be personally present at arraignment, trial (except when the…

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

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S4631Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to Project SAVE and a term of incarceration preventing a student from continuously attending school

Relates to Project SAVE and a term of incarceration preventing a student from continuously attending school.

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

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S4629Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to tenured teacher disciplinary hearings

Updates the procedures for conducting tenured teacher disciplinary hearings to conform the law to the current needs and practices; controls overall hearing costs, including hearing officer…

John J. FlanaganEducation Committee

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S4502Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Requires that any father of an out-of-wedlock child be listed on such child's birth certificate

Requires that any father of an out-of-wedlock child be listed on such child's birth certificate and provides for a procedure for such father to contest such listing.

John J. FlanaganHealth Committee

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S4446Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to primary medical malpractice insurance coverage

Lowers the primary medical malpractice coverage that a physician or dentist must have in force in order to be eligible for the NYS Excess Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance Coverage program.

John J. FlanaganInsurance Committee

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S4424Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Provides for the reporting of medical malpractice to the office of professional medical conduct

Provides for the reporting of medical malpractice to the office of professional medical conduct; requires the court to notify the office of professional misconduct and a physician's place or places…

John J. FlanaganHealth Committee

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S4423Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides for the offer of state-owned real property not needed for state purposes to the municipality or county in which it is located

Provides for the offer of state-owned real property determined not to be needed for state purposes to the municipality in which it is located, or the county if the municipality declines; permits…

John J. FlanaganInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4421Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Provides that a municipality may disclose any portion of a call made to its E911 system under certain conditions

Provides that a municipality may disclose any portion of a call made to its E911 system in any emergency situation to protect public safety or upon the consent of persons who made such calls.

John J. FlanaganLocal Government Committee

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S4420Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Relates to requiring people to wear personal flotation devices while on certain vessels

Relates to requiring people to wear personal flotation devices while on certain vessels.

John J. FlanaganCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S4419Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to tort claims against water authorities of Erie, Suffolk, Monroe and Onondaga counties

Relates to tort claims against water authorities of Erie, Suffolk, Monroe and Onondaga counties.

John J. FlanaganCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S4418Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Directs a study of the incidence of autism spectrum disorders in New York

Directs a study of the incidence of autism spectrum disorders in New York and an evaluation of state and local programs for persons diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.

John J. FlanaganHealth Committee

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S4413Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Provides for riparian/littoral property lines to be shown on subdivision maps that are contiguous to navigable water bodies of the state

Provides for riparian/littoral property lines to be shown on subdivision maps that are contiguous to navigable water bodies of the state.

John J. FlanaganJudiciary Committee

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S4409Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Requires persons operating a vessel be obedient to law enforcement vessels displaying a flashing, revolving or oscillating blue light

Requires that persons operating a vessel be obedient to law enforcement vessels displaying a flashing, revolving or oscillating blue light.

John J. FlanaganCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S4412Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to social services

Directs the commissioner of health to establish a schedule of fees for the use, maintenance and repair of air conditioners used by residents of adult homes

Directs the commissioner of health to establish a schedule of fees for the use, maintenance and repair of air conditioners used by residents of adult homes, enriched housing programs and residences…

John J. FlanaganSocial Services Committee

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S4411Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to aging

Relates to automated defibrillator requirements

Requires every assisted living facility to have at least one automated external defibrillator on the premises and have in attendance at all times, at least one individual certified in CPR.

John J. FlanaganAging Committee

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S4414Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the issuance of distinctive license plates for family members of service members who died in the line of duty

Authorizes the issuance of distinctive license plates for family members of service members who died in the line of duty.

John J. FlanaganTransportation Committee

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S4399Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires cemetery corporations to provide customers with a bill of rights

Requires cemetery corporations to provide customers with a bill of rights.

John J. FlanaganCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S4401Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Prohibits any person from smoking at a playground

Prohibits any person from smoking at a playground; provides a definition as to what constitutes a playground.

John J. FlanaganHealth Committee

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S4402Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Increases the qualifications for school business officials

Increases the qualifications for school business officials, to better ensure fiscal accountability within school districts; school business officials shall be required to have: a post graduate…

John J. FlanaganEducation Committee

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S4397Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Prohibits the charging of a deductible when a motor vehicle, through no fault of the insured, is in an accident with a municipally-owned snow removal vehicle

Prohibits the charging of a deductible when a motor vehicle, through no fault of the insured, is in an accident with a municipally-owned snow removal vehicle.

John J. FlanaganInsurance Committee

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S4398Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides for mandatory imprisonment and plea restrictions for offenses victimizing the elderly and physically disabled

Defines the felonies of victimizing the elderly or physically disabled in the 3rd degree, 2nd degree and 1st degree and provides that a sentence of imprisonment must be imposed upon conviction of…

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

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S4395Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Permits BOCES to contract with third party vendors for approved technology activities and services at the request of two or more school districts

Permits BOCES to contract with third party vendors for approved technology activities and services at the request of two or more school districts; allows the commissioner of education to approve…

John J. FlanaganEducation Committee

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S4394Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Requires school district or BOCES employee to vacate position upon conviction for crime

Deems an employee of a school district or board of cooperative educational services an officer for the purpose of vacating of position upon commission of certain crimes.

John J. FlanaganInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4392Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Authorizes the CDCLI Housing Development Corporation to retroactively apply for a real property tax exemption

Authorizes the CDCLI Housing Development Fund Corporation to retroactively apply for a real property tax exemption for certain property in the town of Brookhaven, county of Suffolk.

John J. FlanaganLocal Government Committee

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S4389Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Justifies the use of physical force on grounds surrounding a dwelling

Expands instances when a person may use physical force to protect his or her dwelling to include areas surrounding such dwelling; includes common areas owned by a cooperative or condo association.

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

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S4390Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Amends the definitions of criminal enterprise and pattern of criminal activity for the purpose of criminal liability for enterprise corruption

Amends the definition of "criminal enterprise", for the purpose of criminal liability for enterprise corruption.

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

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S4167Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Authorizes the Selden fire district in the town of Brookhaven to file an application for a real property tax exemption

Authorizes the Selden fire district in the town of Brookhaven to file an application for a real property tax exemption and refund of any such taxes paid at the time of acquisition.

John J. FlanaganLocal Government Committee

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S4168Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to elections

Provides that local boards of elections canvass patients at V.A. extended care centers in order to properly provide absentee ballots where necessary

Provides that local boards of elections canvas patients at V.A. extended care centers in order to properly provide absentee ballots where necessary.

John J. FlanaganElections Committee

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S4166Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Authorizes the Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church to retroactively apply for real property tax exemptions in Smithtown, Suffolk county

Authorizes the Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church to retroactively apply for real property tax exemptions for certain properties in Smithtown, Suffolk county.

John J. FlanaganLocal Government Committee

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S4169Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Provides an additional exemption from real property taxes levied for school purposes to qualifying residential property owned by veterans

Provides an additional exemption from real property taxes levied for school purposes to qualifying residential property owned by veterans.

John J. FlanaganVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S3501Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to retaining quality teachers when teaching positions are eliminated in city school districts in cities with a population of one million or more; repealer

Relates to retaining quality teachers when teaching positions are eliminated in city school districts in cities with a population of one million or more.

John J. FlanaganEducation Committee

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S3205Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes home invasion robbery offenses

Establishes the crimes of home invasion robbery in the first and second degrees for the unlawful entry of or remaining in a dwelling with intent to commit a robbery, and during the course thereof…

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

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