Bills by

N. Nick Perry

Assembly Member

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2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

18,771 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

S713Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health
Establishes a notification of death hotline in the department of social services for purposes of timely ceasing public assistance payments
Establishes a notification of death hotline in the department of social services for purposes of timely ceasing public assistance payments upon the death of a recipient of such assistance.
Joseph E. RobachHealth Committee
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S711Senate· 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…
Joseph E. RobachLabor Committee

S715Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Amends the definition of "emergency service"

Amends the definition of "emergency service"; provides that such term shall include returning from the operation, or parking, of an authorized emergency vehicle, when such vehicle is engaged in…

Joseph E. RobachTransportation Committee

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S712Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to elections

Provides for a referendum on the question "Do you support the division of New York into two separate states? "

Provides for a referendum on the question "Do you support the division of New York into two separate states?"

Joseph E. RobachElections Committee

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S710Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Provides that photos used on a driver's license may not be more than 8 years old

Provides that the photograph used on a driver's license shall not be more than 8 years old.

Joseph E. RobachTransportation Committee

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S708SenateA4596· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Requires dating violence education and dating violence policies in school districts, boards of cooperative educational services and county vocational education and extension boards

Requires dating violence education and dating violence policies in school districts, board of cooperative educational services and county vocational education and extension boards; "dating violence"…

Diane J. SavinoEducation CommitteeEducation

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S704Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Provides for aidable reimbursement for universal prekindergarten pupils in certain circumstances

Provides for aidable reimbursement for universal prekindergarten pupils in certain circumstances.

Joseph E. RobachEducation Committee

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S706Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Clarifies the state's obligation to make payments with respect to certain lands

Clarifies the state's obligation to make payments with respect to certain lands acquired by the department of environmental conservation.

Joseph E. RobachEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S705Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Requires the legislature to be sequestered if they do not timely pass a budget

Provides that if the legislature does not timely pass a budget, it shall be sequestered until legislative passage of such budget; defines sequestered.

Joseph E. RobachInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S707Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Prohibits debt collectors from collecting or attempting to collect a debt owed by a deceased debtor that is known by such debt collector to be deceased

Prohibits debt collectors from collecting or attempting to collect a debt owed by a deceased debtor that is known by such debt collector to be deceased.

Diane J. SavinoConsumer Protection Committee

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S701Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Creates the lupus research enhancement program and the lupus research enhancement fund

Creates the lupus research enhancement program; creates the lupus research enhancement fund.

Diane J. SavinoHealth Committee

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S700Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to requiring disclosure of results of water testing of private residences at the time of sale or transfer

Relates to requiring disclosure of results of water testing of private residences at the time of sale or transfer.

Stephen M. SalandJudiciary Committee

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S703Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Deposits for refillable beverage containers

Provides for deposits for refillable beverage containers; excludes refund values received for refillable beverage containers from being deposited into refund value accounts.

Joseph E. RobachEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S699Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to providing an exemption for school districts from requirements for separate specifications for public works

Provides an exemption for school districts from requirements for separate specifications for public works; permits school district to assign contract to a single responsible person, firm or…

Stephen M. SalandEducation Committee

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S696Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Authorizes the mortgagee or lienor of an abandoned multiple dwelling to apply for the appointment of a receiver to bring the building into compliance

Authorizes the mortgagee or lienor of an abandoned multiple dwelling to apply for the appointment of a receiver to bring the building into compliance.

Jeffrey D. KleinJudiciary Committee

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S697Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Provides that only the owner and holder of a mortgage and note, or its agent, shall have standing to commence a mortgage foreclosure action

Provides that only the owner and holder of a mortgage and note, or its agent, shall have standing to commence a mortgage foreclosure action; lack of standing shall be defense that may be raised at…

Jeffrey D. KleinHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S694Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Requires commercial lines insurers to provide notice to consumers when credit information is used in the rating or underwriting of such insurance

Requires commercial lines insurers to provide notice to consumers when credit information is used in the rating or underwriting of such insurance.

Jeffrey D. KleinInsurance Committee

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S688Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Provides for the issuance of distinctive license plates for African-American veterans

Provides for the issuance of distinctive license plates for African-American veterans; provides that such distinctive license plates shall bear the words "African-American Veteran"; provides for a…

John L. SampsonTransportation Committee

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S689Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Provides that hospital admission registration forms include the name of school attended by school-aged patients

Provides that hospital admission registration forms include the name of school attended by school-aged patients; provides a protocol for notification to parents.

John L. SampsonHealth Committee

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S686Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Creates a private right of action for improper debt collection procedures

Creates a private right of action for improper debt collection procedures; allows plaintiffs to recover punitive damages and reasonable attorneys' fees.

John L. SampsonConsumer Protection Committee

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S687Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to providing funding for transitional programs for students from English-speaking Caribbean countries

Relates to providing funding for transitional programs for students from English-speaking Caribbean countries who are not eligible for limited English proficiency programs.

John L. SampsonEducation Committee

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S682Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Permits the sealing of records of certain nonviolent misdemeanor or nonsexual misdemeanor criminal offenses

Permits the sealing of records of certain nonviolent misdemeanor or non-sexual misdemeanor criminal offenses; defines the term "eligible misdemeanor"; excludes certain misdemeanor offenses as…

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S685Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to commencement of a small claims action in New York city civil courts

Requires notice by certified mail with return receipt requested for the commencement of a small claims action in New York city civil courts.

John L. SampsonJudiciary Committee

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S684Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Requires the taxi and limousine commission of the city of New York to develop procedures for requiring inspection stickers to be visible to the public

Requires the taxi and limousine commission of the city of New York to develop procedures for requiring inspection stickers to be visible to the general public and indicate the date for the next…

John L. SampsonCities Committee

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S683Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Establishes the uniform mediation act

Establishes the uniform mediation act; establishes that a mediation communication is privileged and is not subject to discovery or admissible in evidence unless waived or precluded; prohibits…

John L. SampsonJudiciary Committee

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S665SenateA6035· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to providing oversight and monitoring the operations of an independent system operator

Relates to providing oversight and monitoring the operations of an independent system operator; authorizes the public service commission to provide oversight and requires annual reports on the…

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

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S664Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Relates to requiring local building and planning regulations to accommodate the use of renewable and alternative energy sources

Relates to requiring local building and planning regulations to accommodate the use of renewable energy resources such as solar thermal, photovoltaic, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal electric,…

George D. MaziarzLocal Government Committee

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A506Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Requires tenants in housing court to be given certain information in bold print at the end of any petition for eviction

Requires tenants in housing court proceedings be given information pertaining to their rights including that only a judge may issue a warrant to evict them; they should assert any defense or…

Keith L.T. WrightJudiciary Committee

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A507Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Establishes tenants' right to offset rental payments by the cost of certain emergency repairs

Allows a tenant to offset against future rental payments the cost of certain emergency repairs a landlord is either unwilling or unable to correct within twenty-four hours of notice to the landlord…

Keith L.T. WrightJudiciary Committee

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A502Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Requires commercial bicyclists in New York city to wear helmets, display the identifier at the rear of the bicycle, and register with the local police precinct

Requires commercial bicyclists in New York city to wear helmets (meeting A.N.S.I. or Snell standards), display the required identifier only at the rear of the bicycle, and register with the local…

Keith L.T. WrightCities Committee

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A505Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to economic development

Provides that a community board may suspend a license and require the state liquor authority to institute proceedings against a licensee for disruptive behavior

Provides that a community board of a city having a population of one million or more may suspend the license of a retail licensee and require the state liquor authority to institute proceedings…

Keith L.T. WrightEconomic Development Committee

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A503Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Relates to preventing the unnecessary removal of children from a custodial parent who is the victim of domestic violence

Amends provisions of child protective proceedings to prevent the unnecessary removal of children from a custodial parent who is the victim of domestic violence.

Keith L.T. WrightChildren And Families Committee

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A504Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Prohibits the sale of mature and violent video games to minors

Prohibits the sale to minors of certain rated video games containing a rating that reflects content of various degrees of profanity, racist stereotypes or derogatory language, and/or actions toward…

Keith L.T. WrightConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A495AssemblyS1119· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Requires notification to insureds that an out-of-network physician may be used in their procedure, test or surgery

Requires notification to insureds that an out-of-network physician may be used in their procedure, test or surgery and such physician's services shall not be covered by their insurance policy; such…

Vanessa GibsonInsurance CommitteeFinance

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A497Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to mandatory health insurance coverage for providing prosthetic devices

Relates to mandatory health insurance coverage for providing prosthetic devices equal to or above Medicare's standard of coverage; includes the repair or replacement of a prosthetic device required…

Aileen GuntherInsurance Committee

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A496Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development

Provides senior citizens shall be entitled to use any park, recreational facility or historic site without the imposition of any fee or other charge

Provides senior citizens shall be entitled to use any park, recreational facility or historic site without the imposition of any fee or other charge; defines senior citizens as persons 65 years of…

Vanessa GibsonTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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A498Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Creates a state board for national certification of school nurse grant program

Creates a state board for national certification of school nurse grant program.

Aileen GuntherHigher Education Committee

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A499Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Sets a 7 year limit to the real property tax exemption for unimproved property of mandatory class nonprofit organizations

Sets a 7-year limit to the real property tax exemption for unimproved property of mandatory class nonprofit organizations.

Aileen GuntherReal Property Taxation Committee

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A501Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development

Authorizes park police patrols for McCarren, Fort Greene, Commodore John Barry and McGoldrick parks in Brooklyn, Kings county

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of the New York city department of parks and recreation to provide for the increased patrol by department park enforcement officers for the purpose of…

Joseph LentolTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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S661Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Expands the products which may be purchased for public use

Expands the products which may be purchased for public use by including renewable energy resources; increases the cost premium percentage for renewable energy generated in New York.

David J. ValeskyLocal Government Committee

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A485Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Provides for the establishment of police training high schools in certain city school districts and provides for further education and employment

Provides for the establishment of police training high schools in certain city school districts and provides for further education and employment; establishes preferential admissions criteria for…

Keith L.T. WrightEducation Committee

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A486Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Establishes regional boards of governors throughout New York state to review certain practices and procedures affecting the funeral directing industry

Establishes regional boards of governors throughout New York state to review certain practices and procedures affecting the funeral directing industry; provides that the commissioner of health shall…

Keith L.T. WrightHealth Committee

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A492Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to establish and implement a no fare program for children attending public school in the city district of the city

Directs the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to establish and implement a no fare rate program for children attending public school in the city district of the city of New York.

Vanessa GibsonCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

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A494Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Grants a waiver of the civil service examination fee to persons who have completed the displaced homemakers program or job training program

Grants a waiver of the civil service examination fee to persons who have completed the displaced homemakers program or job training program; allows a waiver for a maximum of two examination…

Vanessa GibsonLabor Committee

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A483Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Provides that a person is guilty of vehicular homicide when such person causes the death of another person by operation of a motor vehicle

Provides that a person is guilty of vehicular homicide when such person causes the death of another person by operation of a motor vehicle when such death was caused committing a major traffic…

Joseph LentolTransportation Committee

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A493Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing

Requires rent reduction in cases of submetered utility service

Requires rent reduction in cases of submetered utility service; directs the division of housing and community renewal to develop a standard reduction and an appeals process.

Vanessa GibsonHousing Committee

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A484Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Creates the rescued animals spay and neuter fund

Creates the rescued animals spay and neuter fund; authorizes the department of taxation and finance to place a check-off box on income tax returns for taxpayers to contribute money to the fund.

Joseph LentolWays And Means Committee

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A487Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to social services

Provides for public assistance eligibility requirements for persons with AIDS or HIV-related illnesses and the expiration thereof

Provides for public assistance eligibility requirements for persons with AIDS or HIV-related illnesses and the expiration of such benefits.

Keith L.T. WrightSocial Services Committee

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