Bills by

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Senator

7,001 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →addabbo@senate.state.ny.us

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

7,001 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

A9983Assembly· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Reported referred to ways and means
Relates to the definition of autism
Relates to the definition of autism.
Thomas AbinantiWays And Means Committee
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S7004Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation
Prohibits the sale or offer for sale of electric lamps that contain mercury in excess of specified amounts
Prohibits the sale or offer for sale of electric lamps that contain mercury in excess of specified amounts; provides exceptions and fines for violations.
Mark GrisantiEnvironmental Conservation Committee
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A9792Assembly· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Reported referred to ways and means

Requires the collection of certain demographic information by certain state agencies, boards and commissions

Requires the collection of certain demographic information by certain state agencies, boards and commissions.

Grace MengWays And Means Committee

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S6845Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to restitution or public service under orders for placement of certain juveniles

Relates to restitution or public service under orders for placement of certain juveniles.

Michael F. NozzolioJudiciary Committee

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S6826Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Substituted by a9422a

Requires the department of environmental conservation to take action with respect to nonnative animal and plant species

Requires the department of environmental conservation, in cooperation with the department of agriculture and markets, to take action with respect to nonnative animal and plant species.

Betty LittleOn the Senate floor

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S6671Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Reported and committed to rules

Relates to net metering of electric generating facilities; repealer

Relates to net metering of electric generating facilities and repeals sections 66-j, 66-k, and 66-l of the public service law relating to net metering of certain electric generation systems and…

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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S6622Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to education

Authorizes the board of cooperative educational services of Nassau county to maintain funds in an employee benefit accrued liability reserve fund

Authorizes the board of cooperative educational services of Nassau county to maintain funds in an employee benefit accrued liability reserve fund.

Jack M. MartinsEducation Committee

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S6479Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to education

Provides that school districts may provide instruction in digital literacy

Provides that school districts may provide instruction in digital literacy.

Hugh T. FarleyEducation Committee

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S6458Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Provides for a deduction from personal gross income for expenses incurred in the adoption of a child in the foster care system

Provides for a deduction from personal gross income for expenses incurred in the adoption of a child in the foster care system.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonWays And Means Committee

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S6371Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Substituted by a9537

Extends, until January 1, 2017, the expiration of the electronic public bond sale pilot program for the county of Westchester

Extends, until January 1, 2017, the expiration of the electronic public bond sale pilot program for the county of Westchester; and makes technical corrections to the provisions of such program.

Jeffrey D. KleinOn the Senate floor

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S6368Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Relates to authorized leave for volunteer fire department members or volunteer ambulance squad members for states of emergency

Provides authorized leave for volunteer fire department members or volunteer ambulance squad members for states of emergency; leave is deemed excused when a state of emergency is declared by the…

Mark GrisantiWays And Means Committee

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S6306Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to local governments

Relates to volunteer membership of the Monsey fire district

Relates to volunteer membership of the Monsey fire district.

David CarlucciLocal Governments Committee

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S6266Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Grants sales and use tax exemption for certain tangible personal property and services used in the operation of recreational skiing facilities

Grants sales and use tax exempt for certain tangible personal property and services used in the operation of recreational skiing facilities.

Betty LittleWays And Means Committee

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S6115Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to children and families

Requires investigation of all reports of child abuse made to the statewide central register of child abuse by hospitals, or medical or law enforcement personnel

Provides that when the state central register of child abuse and maltreatment receives a report by means of a telephone call from a physician, registered nurse or registered physician's assistant or…

John J. BonacicChildren And Families Committee

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S5850Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Substituted by a397a

Provides that insurance policies that cover annual physicals and well care visits shall allow one visit per calendar year

Provides that insurance policies that cover annual physicals and well care visits shall allow one visit per calendar year.

Carl L. MarcellinoOn the Senate floor

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A8371Assembly· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Reported referred to codes

Relates to certain call centers

Relates to certain call centers; provides reporting requirements; prohibits retaliatory action by employers; provides remedies for violations.

Kevin CahillCodes Committee

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S5660Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Relates to the qualification of payments made by the taxpayer as eligible real property tax payments for purposes of the QEZE Tax Credit

Relates to the qualification of payments made by taxpayer as eligible real property tax payments for purposes of the QEZE Tax Credit.

James S. AlesiReal Property Taxation Committee

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A7628Assembly· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Reported referred to codes

Limits animal dealers exempt under the provision of article 7 of such law relating to the licensing, identification and control of dogs

Limits the animal dealers that are exempt under the provisions of article 7 of the agriculture and markets law relating to the licensing, identification and control of dogs; applies provisions to…

Linda RosenthalCodes Committee

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A7451Assembly· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Held for consideration in codes

Makes certain convictions for operating under the influence predicates for other operating under the influence convictions

Enacts "Tiffany Heitkamp's law"; relates to the effect of prior conviction for operation of certain vehicles while intoxicated upon imposition of penalties for boating while intoxicated.

William MagnarelliCodes Committee

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S5240Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Substituted by a7622b

Authorizes the liquor authority to issue temporary permits for certain events and under certain circumstances

Authorizes the liquor authority to issue temporary permits for certain events and under certain circumstances.

George D. MaziarzOn the Senate floor

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S5184Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Authorizes two or more school districts in certain supervisory districts to enter into a contract to establish and operate a regional high school

Authorizes two or more school districts in certain supervisory districts to enter into a contract to establish and operate a regional high school.

Catharine YoungWays And Means Committee

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S5108Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Limits the undertaking required of tobacco manufacturers and affiliates during appeals of the tobacco master settlement agreement

Limits the undertaking required of tobacco manufacturers and affiliates during appeals of the tobacco master settlement agreement to $100,000,000 for all appellants collectively, unless the appellee…

Owen H. JohnsonJudiciary Committee

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S5077Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to aging

Authorizes certain county operated NY Connects: Choices for Long Term Care programs to participate in a universal assessment demonstration program

Authorizes certain county operated NY Connects: Choices for Long Term Care programs to participate in a universal assessment demonstration program funded pursuant to chapter 53 of the laws of 2011;…

David J. ValeskyAging Committee

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S5031Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to education

Provides for the expeditious payment of public high cost excess cost aid for the 2008 - 2009 school year to the Wyandanch union free school district

Provides for the expeditious payment of public high cost excess cost aid for the 2008 - 2009 school year to the Wyandanch union free school district from funds appropriated for prior year claims.

Owen H. JohnsonEducation Committee

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S4736Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Increases the presumed "cost of the agent" for purposes of cigarette marketing

Increases the presumed "cost of the agent" for purposes of cigarette marketing.

Martin J. GoldenWays And Means Committee

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S4713Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to local governments

Relates to youth programs sponsored by fire departments

Relates to youth programs sponsored by fire departments; provides that participants may respond to an emergency or hazardous activity, but shall remain in a designated or marked off area that has…

Michael F. NozzolioLocal Governments Committee

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S4625Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to local governments

Authorizes the city of Auburn to prefer local businesses in awarding public contracts

Authorizes the city of Auburn to grant a preference to local businesses located in Cayuga county in awarding city contracts for public works and purchases, when such contracts do not exceed $100,000.

Michael F. NozzolioLocal Governments Committee

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A6987Assembly· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Amend and recommit to mental health

Enhances the assisted outpatient treatment program and eliminates the expiration and repeal of Kendra's Law

Enhances the assisted outpatient treatment program; eliminates the expiration and repeal of Kendra's Law.

Aileen GuntherMental Health Committee

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S4254Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to local governments

Authorizes the village of Oyster Bay Cove to expend trust funds for the construction of a village hall and police headquarters

Authorizes the village of Oyster Bay Cove, town of Oyster Bay, county of Nassau to expend $995,581 in trust funds for the construction of a village hall and police headquarters.

Carl L. MarcellinoLocal Governments Committee

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S4160Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to correction

Enables victims to view parole hearings via closed circuit television or a secure online website

Enables victims and relatives of victims to view parole hearings via closed circuit television or a secure online website.

Diane J. SavinoCorrection Committee

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S3964Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to education

Establishes residency requirements for school district superintendents

Requires a school district superintendent to be a resident of the state.

Tom LibousEducation Committee

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S3758Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to higher education

Expands the definition of podiatry to include conditions of the ankle and all soft tissue structures of the leg below the knee affecting the foot and ankle

Expands the definition of the practice of podiatry to include conditions of the ankle and all soft tissue structures of the leg below the knee anatomically affecting the foot and ankle; establishes…

Tom LibousHigher Education Committee

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A5947Assembly· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Relates to funds of the state

Relates to funds of the state; prohibits certain public authorities, commissions or public benefit corporations from depositing moneys in certain banking institutions.

Brian KavanaghWays And Means Committee

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S3710Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to extensions of state and local deadlines following a state disaster emergency

Relates to extensions of state and local deadlines following a state disaster emergency; adds school district to the list of municipality and district corporations; further relates to the…

Eric AdamsGovernmental Operations Committee

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S3665Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to insurance

Permits unauthorized foreign or alien insurers to contact nonresident persons, firms, associations or corporations to make insurance contracts

Permits unauthorized foreign or alien insurers to contact nonresident persons, firms, associations or corporations to make insurance contracts.

Neil D. BreslinInsurance Committee

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S3304Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Reported and committed to rules

Increases the mileage fees in the city of New York imposed for the services provided by sheriffs

Increases the mileage fees in the city of New York imposed for the services provided by sheriffs.

Jeffrey D. KleinRules Committee

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S3292Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Reported and committed to rules

Provides for corporate franchise tax and personal income tax check-offs for taxpayer gifts for diabetes research and education; establishes diabetes fund

Provides for a corporate franchise tax check-off and a personal income tax check-off for taxpayer gifts for diabetes research and education; establishes the diabetes research and education fund.

John A. DeFranciscoRules Committee

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S3262Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to mental health

Directs the commissioner of mental health to promulgate regulations requiring the segregation of sex offender patients from those who are not sex offenders

Directs the commissioner of mental health to promulgate regulations requiring the segregation of sex offender patients from those who are not sex offenders.

Owen H. JohnsonMental Health Committee

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S3222Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to veterans' affairs

Provides for additional veteran real property owner exemption where veterans otherwise eligible but not discharged from a current combat duty status

Provides for additional veteran real property owner exemption where veteran is otherwise eligible but not yet discharged from a current combat duty status.

Michael H. RanzenhoferVeterans' Affairs Committee

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S3175Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Provides an exemption from the tax on sales and the compensating use tax for certain equipment purchased by companies located in college incubator facilities

Provides an exemption from the tax on sales and the compensating use tax for equipment, with a purchase price of five hundred dollars or greater, purchased by companies located in college incubator…

Kenneth P. LaValleWays And Means Committee

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A4887Assembly· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to rules

Relates to implementing the immigrant assistance service enforcement act

Implements the immigrant assistance service enforcement act; increases fines imposed upon those who violate laws regarding immigrant assistance services; requires certain immigrant assistance…

Marcos CrespoRules Committee

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S3059Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to higher education

Provides for the certification of and qualifications for dentists practicing oral and maxillofacial surgery

Provides for the certification of and qualifications for dentists practicing oral and maxillofacial surgery; includes such dentist within provisions of law regulating office-based surgery; provides…

Tom LibousHigher Education Committee

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A4456Assembly· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Reported referred to codes

Prohibits the disruption of health services by third parties

Prohibits the disruption of health services by third party requiring patients to use certain health care providers.

Nelson CastroCodes Committee

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S2949Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to codes

Designates security hospital treatment assistants in the office of mental health as peace officers

Designates security hospital treatment assistants in the office of mental health as peace officers while performing duties in or arising out of the course of such person's employment.

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S2906Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Allows a mortgagor to receive an assignment of mortgage in lieu of a discharge of mortgage when the mortgagor is refinancing an existing loan

Allows a mortgagor to receive an assignment of mortgage in lieu of a discharge of mortgage when the mortgagor is refinancing an existing loan.

John A. DeFranciscoJudiciary Committee

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A4144Assembly· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Amended on third reading 4144a

Requires the commissioner of education and the commissioner of general services to promulgate standards for the procurement and use of non-toxic materials, equipment

Requires the commissioner of education and the commissioner of general services to promulgate standards for the procurement and use of environmentally sensitive commodities and services for schools…

Steven EnglebrightOn the Assembly floor

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