Bills by

Neil D. Breslin

Senator

10,455 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →breslin@senate.state.ny.us

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

10,455 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

S6296Senate· Signed Oct 3, 2012· Signed chap.482
Extends permanent certain provisions of law relating to the use of certain voting machines
Extends certain provisions of law relating to the use of certain voting machines.
Jack M. MartinsSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
A8869Assembly· Signed Oct 3, 2012· Approval memo.14
Relates to accountable care organizations
Relates to accountable care organizations which are certified by the department of health to provide integrated health services and reduce health care costs.
Richard GottfriedSigned by Governor
Signed into law

S6068Senate· Signed Oct 3, 2012· Signed chap.481

Establishes December third as "International Day of Persons with Disabilities"

Establishes December third as "International Day of Persons with Disabilities".

Patrick M. GallivanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8620Assembly· Vetoed Oct 3, 2012· Tabled

Relates to the employment of persons to function as central service technicians in certain healthcare facilities

Relates to the employment of persons to function as central service technicians in certain healthcare facilities.

Harry B. BronsonVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A8614Assembly· Signed Oct 3, 2012· Signed chap.460

Relates to the definition of artists and theatrical employment agencies

Relates to the definition of an artist and theatrical employment agencies.

Matthew TitoneSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8389Assembly· Vetoed Oct 3, 2012· Tabled

Relates to the authority of an agent to act outside a hospital setting to make certain decisions regarding the transport of the principal

Relates to the authority of an agent to act outside a hospital setting to make certain decisions regarding the transport of the principal to a particular medical setting when such principal is…

Charles LavineVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5423Senate· Vetoed Oct 3, 2012· Vetoed memo.166

Dissolves the West Park union free school district, in the town of Esopus and county of Ulster; repealer

Dissolves the West Park union free school district, in the town of Esopus in the county of Ulster; provides for the payment of the debts and obligations of such school district.

William J. Larkin Jr.Vetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5356Senate· Vetoed Oct 3, 2012· Vetoed memo.165

Provides for the certification by the education department of certified registered nurse anesthetists

Provides for the certification by the education department of certified registered nurse anesthetists.

Catharine YoungVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5145Senate· Signed Oct 3, 2012· Approval memo.19

Relates to the adoption registry

Relates to the adoption registry; permits applications from persons born outside the state but adopted within the state.

Dean G. SkelosSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4640Senate· Signed Oct 3, 2012· Signed chap.479

Provides for the licensure of perfusionists

Provides for the licensure of perfusionists; allows for the issuance of limited permits for a fee of fifty dollars; provides that such permits are subject to the full disciplinary and regulatory…

John A. DeFranciscoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7144Assembly· Vetoed Oct 3, 2012· Tabled

Relates to the tax on receipts derived from removing waste from certain transfer stations or debris processing facilities

Relates to the tax on receipts derived from removing waste from certain transfer stations or debris processing facilities.

Joseph MorelleVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S4255Senate· Vetoed Oct 3, 2012· Vetoed memo.164

Excludes fundraising from consideration in appropriating state aid and reimbursement for services to volunteer ambulance companies

Excludes fund raising from consideration in appropriating state aid and reimbursement for services to volunteer ambulance companies, including regional emergency medical councils.

John J. BonacicVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A5739Assembly· Vetoed Oct 3, 2012· Tabled

Presumes for certain members of the NYS&LP&FRS that the contracting of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus was in the discharge or performance of duties

Presumes for certain members of the NYS&LP&FRS that the contracting of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was in the discharge or performance of duties as the natural and proximate…

Peter AbbateVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A3551Assembly· Vetoed Oct 3, 2012· Tabled

Relates to referrals of patients for health related items or services

Relates to referrals of patients for health related items or services.

Richard GottfriedVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A2651Assembly· Signed Oct 3, 2012· Signed chap.459

Requires limit to maximum length of stay at residential program for victims of domestic violence

Requires limit to maximum length of stay at residential program for victims of domestic violence.

Rhoda JacobsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A2215Assembly· Signed Oct 3, 2012· Approval memo.13

Requires pleadings in actions arising from the conduct of a business required to be licensed by the state to set forth in the pleadings that the business was licensed

Requires pleadings in actions arising from the conduct of a business required to be licensed by the state to set forth in the pleadings that the business was licensed at the time the cause of action…

Kenneth ZebrowskiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S1546Senate· Signed Oct 3, 2012· Signed chap.478

Authorizes an attorney to attach a lien to awards and settlement proceeds received by his or her client through alternative dispute resolution or settlement

Authorizes an attorney to attach a lien to awards and settlement proceeds received by his or her client through alternative dispute resolution or settlement negotiations.

John L. SampsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S1440Senate· Moved Oct 3, 2012· Amend and recommit to codes

Provides for banning the possession, sale or manufacture of assault weapons, subject to an exception; expands duties of superintendent of state police; repealer

Adds additional weapon models to the definition of an assault weapon and adds related definitions; bans the possession, sale or manufacture of assault weapons, subject to an exception; expands the…

Daniel L. SquadronCodes Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S1007Senate· Signed Oct 3, 2012· Signed chap.477

Exempts from the imposition of sales tax, the purchase of military service flags, prisoner of war flags and blue star banners

Exempts from the imposition of sales tax the purchase of military service flags, prisoner of war flags and blue star banners.

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S452Senate· Vetoed Oct 3, 2012· Vetoed memo.163

Relates to distribution of federal bonus awards relative to food stamp programs to local social services districts

Relates to distribution of federal bonus awards relative to food stamp programs to local social services districts.

Liz KruegerVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S7851Senate· Moved Sep 28, 2012· Referred to rules

Directs the New York City Housing Authority to establish alternative requirements for domestic violence victim applications for N-1 priority in housing

Enacts the "survivor's accessing fair and equitable (SAFE) housing act"; directs the New York City Housing Authority to establish alternative requirements for domestic violence victim applications…

José PeraltaRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S7744Senate· Signed Sep 28, 2012· Signed chap.457

Enacts the New York state racing franchise accountability and transparency act of 2012; repealer

Enacts the New York state racing franchise accountability and transparency act of 2012; creates a temporary reorganization board to serve for a period of three years.

Dean G. SkelosSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7850Senate· Moved Sep 24, 2012· Referred to rules

Transfers control of the New York state canal system to the department of transportation

Transfers control of the New York state canal system to the department of transportation.

Patrick M. GallivanRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S7849Senate· Moved Sep 21, 2012· Referred to rules

Sets nutrition standards for restaurants distributing incentive items aimed at children

Sets nutrition standards for restaurants distributing incentive items aimed at children.

Gustavo RiveraRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S7848Senate· Moved Sep 21, 2012· Referred to rules

Creates the crime of aggravated sexual contact in the first degree

Creates the crime of aggravated sexual conduct in the first degree; makes such offense a class B felony; provides that persons guilty of aggravated sexual conduct in the first degree are placed on…

Diane J. SavinoRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A10785Assembly· Signed Sep 7, 2012· Signed chap.451

Relates to permitted deductions from wages

Relates to permitted deductions from wages.

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7742Senate· Signed Sep 7, 2012· Signed chap.456

Relates to the crime of possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child

Relates to the crime of possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child to include knowingly accessing with intent to view such material.

Martin J. GoldenSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7506Senate· Signed Sep 7, 2012· Signed chap.455

Relates to restrictions upon the conduct of games of chance

Relates to restrictions upon the conduct of games of chance.

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S7335Senate· Moved Sep 7, 2012· Amend and recommit to racing, gaming and wagering

Authorizes the creation of the community group assistance lottery game and establishes the community grant fund

Authorizes the creation of the community group assistance lottery game and establishes the community grant fund, which fund shall be dedicated to community groups organized pursuant to paragraph…

Tony AvellaRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S7049Senate· Signed Sep 7, 2012· Signed chap.454

Relates to extending certain provisions relating to capital awards to vendor tracks

Extends certain provisions relating to capital awards to vendor tracks.

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9423Assembly· Vetoed Sep 7, 2012· Tabled

Provides procedures for resolution of disputes between a public employer and Suffolk county probation officers

Provides procedures for resolution of disputes between a public employer and Suffolk county probation officers.

Peter AbbateVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S6341Senate· Signed Sep 7, 2012· Signed chap.453

Authorizes the SLA to issue company permits for certain vehicles over sixty-five thousand pounds

Authorizes the SLA to issue company permits for certain vehicles over sixty-five thousand pounds.

Joseph E. RobachSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8604Assembly· Signed Sep 7, 2012· Signed chap.450

Relates to consignments of works of art to art merchants by artists and their successors in interest

Relates to consignments of works of art to art merchants by artists and their successors in interest.

Linda RosenthalSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4855Senate· Signed Sep 7, 2012· Signed chap.452

Relating to membership on the state procurement council by a representative of agricultural interests in the state

Increases membership on the state procurement council to include a member of a not-for-profit organization representing the agricultural interests in the state.

Velmanette MontgomerySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10141Assembly· Signed Sep 5, 2012· Signed chap.449

Prohibits smoking within 100 feet of the entrances or exits of any public or private educational institutions

Prohibits smoking within 100 feet of the entrances or exits of any public or private educational institution; exempts smoking in or around a private residence.

Jeffrey DinowitzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9044Assembly· Signed Sep 5, 2012· Signed chap.448

Prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes to persons under 18 years of age

Prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes to persons under 18 years of age.

Linda RosenthalSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10249Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to prescription drugs in Medicaid managed care programs; repealer

Relates to coverage and payment for prescription drugs in Medicaid managed care programs.

Peter RiveraStricken

ImpactPending

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A9105Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Enacts the "voting rights act" to prohibit the establishment of an at-large election district which impairs representation of a protected class of voters

Enacts the "voting rights act" to prohibit the establishment of an at-large election district in a political subdivision which would impair representation of a protected class of voters.

Peter RiveraStricken

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A8529Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Changes references to private duty nursing services to specialized nursing services

Changes references to private duty nursing services to specialized nursing services.

Peter RiveraStricken

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A8237Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Requires medical assistance managed care providers to provide coverage for medically necessary prescription drugs and medical supplies

Requires medical assistance managed care providers to provide coverage for medically necessary prescription drugs and medical supplies.

Peter RiveraStricken

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A7959Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Includes writer salaries and fees within production costs eligible for the empire state film production credit

Includes writer's salaries and fees within production costs eligible for the empire state film production credit.

Peter RiveraStricken

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A7503Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Allows certain persons to enlist the assistance of a parent, guardian or authorized person when claiming unemployment insurance benefits

Requires the department of labor to allow persons with learning disabilities to enlist the assistance of a parent, guardian or authorized person when claiming unemployment insurance benefits.

Peter RiveraStricken

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A6594Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Provides that state agency affirmative action officers and administrators shall be subject to the exclusive supervision of the agency head

Provides that state agency affirmative action officers and administrators shall be subject to the exclusive supervision of the agency head; establishes the powers and duties of such officers and…

Peter RiveraStricken

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A5853Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Creates the crime of engaging in criminal street gang activity; establishes such crime shall be a class A misdemeanor

Creates the crime of engaging in criminal street gang activity; establishes such crime shall be a class A misdemeanor.

Peter RiveraStricken

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A5761Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Requires cultural awareness and competence training for all medical professionals as part of their licensing requirements; public ed program; appropriation

Requires cultural awareness and competence training for all medical professionals as part of their licensing requirements; requires biennial training in the non-discriminatory provision of medical…

Peter RiveraStricken

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A5454Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Enacts the "wireless telephone right to know law"

Enacts the "wireless telephone right to know law" to require wireless telephone retailers to provide consumers with information on radiofrequency emittance risks and precautions.

Peter RiveraStricken

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A5245Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to filing requirements for HMO claims, payment of claims for medical care, HMO electronic remittance advices, and establishes HMO reporting requirements

Relates to filing and payment requirements for HMO claims, payment of claims for medical care, HMO electronic remittance advices, health care professional credentialing, and establishes HMO…

Peter RiveraStricken

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A5174Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Provides for the phase-out of state use of pesticides on state property and for state agency pest management plans

Provides for the phase-out on varying time schedules of state use of various categories of pesticides on state property; does not apply to certain antimicrobial pesticides; requires the department…

Peter RiveraStricken

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A5068Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Requires higher education research foundations to submit reports of budget information to the governor and legislature

Requires higher education research foundations to submit reports of budget information to the governor and legislature; provides for additional oversight of higher education research foundations.

Peter RiveraStricken

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