Sponsored bills

Relates to powers and duties of the division of veterans' affairs

Ensures not-for-profit or religious cemeteries access to state funds for a state veteran's cemetery through division of veterans' affairs.

Mark J.F. SchroederVeterans' Affairs Committee

Defines lowest responsible bidder and unfair labor practices for purposes of the prevailing wage law for public works projects

Defines lowest responsible bidder for purposes of the prevailing wage law to include only those who have not been found guilty of an unfair labor practice within a three year period preceding the…

Mark J.F. SchroederLabor Committee

Grants commissioner of transportation jurisdiction to regulate motor vehicles used to transport disabled persons and persons in need of non-emergency transportation

Grants the commissioner of transportation exclusive jurisdiction to regulate motor vehicles used to transport disabled persons and persons in need of non-emergency medical transportation; requires…

Mike SpanoTransportation Committee

Requires that an independent comprehensive, forensic audit be conducted upon the metropolitan transportation authority

Requires that an independent comprehensive, forensic audit be conducted upon the metropolitan transportation authority; provides that the results thereof shall be sent to the governor, the…

Mike SpanoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

Relates to explosives and establishes a pyrotechnic review board

Relates to explosives and establishes a pyrotechnic review board consisting of five members.

Mark J.F. SchroederLabor Committee

Allows current and retired police officers free fare to ride the trains and buses operated by the metropolitan transportation authority

Allows current and retired police officers free fare to ride the trains and buses operated by the metropolitan transportation authority, and affords such officers the same protections under law as…

Mike SpanoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

Relates to establishing a universal child health passport

Relates to establishing a universal child health passport; the holders of such passport universally consent to the transfer or release of pertinent records and/or information to certain groups…

Mark J.F. SchroederHealth Committee

Provides for financing and interior restoration of capital facilities for the Nightingale-Bamford School

Provides for financing and interior restoration of capital facilities for the Nightingale-Bamford School.

Jonathan BingStricken

Enacts the executive reorganization act of 2011 relating to the gubernatorial reorganization of governmental agencies and functions

Enacts the executive reorganization act of 2011 relating to the gubernatorial reorganization of governmental agencies and functions, subject to the disapproval by the legislature.

Finance Committee

Enacts the deficiency budget for the 2010-2011 state fiscal year

Enacts the deficiency budget for the 2010-2011 state fiscal year.

Finance Committee

Relates to the transfer of certain monies

Relates to the transfer of certain monies.

Finance Committee

Provides that certain people may not possess antique firearms, black powder firearms, or muzzle loading firearms

Provides that certain people may not possess antique firearms, black powder firearms, or muzzle loading firearms.

David WeprinCodes Committee

Directs the commissioner of the department of motor vehicles to issue renewal notices; provides notice of county retention of fee

Directs the commissioner of the department of motor vehicles to issue renewal notices to residents issued a driver's license, learner's permit and identification card; provides notice that the…

Marcus MolinaroTransportation Committee

Honoring Health Quest upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Community Spirit Award

Stephen M. SalandAdopted

Adopted

Honoring John Ruhland and Tina Hawkinson of Red Cap Cleaners upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the Next Generation Award

Stephen M. SalandAdopted

Adopted

Honoring the Bonura Hospitality Group upon the occasion of its designation as a recipient of the Next Generation Award

Stephen M. SalandAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim January 2011 as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

Diane J. SavinoAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 2011 as United Way 2-1-1 Northeast Region Month

Neil D. BreslinAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating John Lampasi on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout

Jack M. MartinsAdopted

Adopted

Commending M & T Bank upon the occasion of receiving the Corporate Bell Award from the Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc.

William J. Larkin Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Commemorating the observance of the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War in the State of New York

William J. Larkin Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Mourning the death of Dr. Annette M. Saturnelli, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community

William J. Larkin Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Honoring United States National Track Team member Amy Palmeiro-Winters upon the occasion of her designation as a recipient of an ESPN ESPY Award

Jack M. MartinsAdopted

Adopted

Honoring President Stuart Steiner upon the occasion of his retirement after over 40 years of distinguished service to Genesee Community College

Catharine YoungAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 6-12, 2011, as World Glaucoma Week in the State of New York

Liz KruegerAdopted

Adopted

Establishes "rural freshwater improvement and protection program" which provides for upgrading, repairing and replacing septic systems

Establishes "rural freshwater improvement and protection program" which provides for upgrading, repairing and replacing septic systems; directs DEC to prepare model ordinances for towns and…

Rhoda JacobsStricken

Requires the New York state energy research and development authority to submit an annual report detailing energy efficiency portfolio standard and approving program

Requires the New York state energy research and development authority to submit an annual report detailing energy efficiency portfolio standard and approving programs.

George D. MaziarzOn the Senate floor

Urging the Governor to comprehensively address a Real Property Tax Cap

Jack M. MartinsAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 2011 as United Way 2-1-1 Northeast Region Month

Ronald CanestrariAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 4, 2011, as Wear Red for Women Day in the State of New York

Aileen GuntherAdopted

Adopted

Establishes the rules of the Senate for the 2011-2012 session

Dean G. SkelosAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 2011 as Black History Month in the State of New York

John L. SampsonAdopted

Adopted

Relates to providing financing and construction of capital facilities for Williamsburg Infant and Early Childhood Development Center

Relates to providing financing and construction of capital facilities for Williamsburg Infant and Early Childhood Development Center.

Daniel L. SquadronStricken

Authorizes the provision of free spaying and neutering services in lieu of self-instructional course work for continuing education requirements for veterinarians

Authorizes the provision of free spaying and neutering services in lieu of self-instructional course work for continuing education requirements for veterinarians; authorizes the department to adopt…

Linda RosenthalStricken

Repeals provision prohibiting volunteer firefighters from receiving both the local option real property tax exemption and the personal income tax credit at the same time

Repeals provision prohibiting volunteer firefighters from receiving both the local option real property tax exemption and the personal income tax credit at the same time.

Marcus MolinaroWays And Means Committee

Regulates the provision of appliance warranties especially with respect to charges for repair outside the home

Regulates the provision of appliance warranties and requires disclosure of transportation charges for the repair of warranted appliances outside the home.

Dennis H. GabryszakStricken

Amends Rules II, VI, VII, VIII, IX and X of the Senate rules

Liz KruegerRules Committee

Repeals part O3 of chapter 62 of the laws of 2003 relating to decoupling from certain federal depreciation provisions

Relates to decoupling from certain federal depreciation provisions.

Marcus MolinaroWays And Means Committee

Relates to the definition of alternate energy production facilities

Adds lithium ion energy batteries to the definition of alternate energy production facilities.

Kevin CahillStricken

Provides for absentee voting for municipalities, school and fire districts on local elections

Provides for absentee voting for municipalities, school and fire districts on local elections.

Marcus MolinaroElection Law Committee

Requires a corporation that is petitioning for sale of all or substantially all of its assets to set forth the impact on the public and requires the court to consider the same

Requires a corporation that is petitioning for sale of all or substantially all of its assets to set forth the impact on the public and requires the court to consider the same.

Marcus MolinaroCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

Authorizes cold war veterans to procure licenses to sell certain goods

Authorizes cold war veterans to procure licenses to sell certain goods.

Marcus MolinaroEconomic Development Committee

Relates to applying the freedom of information law to corporations with public access and national, state and/or local landmark designation

Relates to applying the freedom of information law to corporations with public access and national, state and/or local landmark designation.

Marcus MolinaroCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

Authorizes the department of education to conduct a study requiring the state to provide financial aid to school districts regarding state mandated programs

Authorizes the department of education to conduct a study of the feasibility and impact of requiring the state to provide financial aid to school districts in order to assist the school districts in…

Marcus MolinaroEducation Committee

Directs the commissioner of health to establish and implement a uniform letter grading system to classify health inspection results

Directs the commissioner of health to establish and implement a uniform letter grading system to classify health inspection results for any place engaged in the preparation, sale or service of food…

Steven CymbrowitzStricken

Authorizes payments to nonparticipating or nonpreferred providers of ambulance services licensed under article 30 of the public health law

Authorizes payments to nonparticipating or nonpreferred providers of ambulance services licensed under article 30 of the public health law.

RoAnn DestitoStricken

Requires proper occupational safety equipment and a safe working environment for employees, subcontractors and employees of subcontractors

Requires proper occupational safety equipment and a safe working environment for employees, subcontractors and employees of subcontractors.

Mike SpanoLabor Committee

Authorizes the city of Yonkers to have 7 city court judges

Authorizes the city of Yonkers to have 7 city court judges.

Mike SpanoJudiciary Committee