Bills by

John J. Bonacic

Senator

9,426 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →bonacic@nysenate.gov

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

9,426 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

S6093Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Amend and recommit to consumer protection
Authorizes a consumer to return, exchange or seek reimbursement for treatment for an unfit cat or dog within 6 months of the purchase of such animal from a pet dealer
Enacts "Charlemagne's Law; authorizes a consumer to return, exchange or seek reimbursement for treatment for a unfit cat or dog within 6 months of the purchase of such animal from a pet dealer;…
Greg BallConsumer Protection 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

A8383Assembly· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Reported referred to ways and means

Requires debt collectors to send consumers a written notice of their rights under state law along with their debt collection correspondence

Requires debt collectors to send consumers a written notice of their rights under state law along with their initial debt collection correspondence; applies to consumer rather than commercial debts.

Jeffrey DinowitzWays And Means 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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S5338Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Amend (t) and recommit to finance

Enacts "Vince's law" to increase fines, terms of imprisonment and license conditions for violations of provisions of law relating to driving while intoxicated

Enacts "Vince's law" to increase fines, terms of imprisonment and license conditions for violations of provisions of law relating to driving while intoxicated or impaired by drugs.

John A. DeFranciscoFinance 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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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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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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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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S2629Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Requires the commissioner to implement a recycling program for all state-owned and state-leased properties

Requires the commissioner to implement a recycling program for all state-owned and state-leased properties; requires incentives for adherence and annual reporting to the governor and legislature.

Carl L. MarcellinoGovernmental Operations Committee

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S2538Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to education

Enacts the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children

Enacts the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children, allowing children of military families to achieve educational success by facilitating smoother transfers between…

Michael H. RanzenhoferEducation Committee

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S2497Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to veterans' affairs

Requires the creation of a list of documents suitable for vets applying for real property tax exemptions

Requires the executive director of the office of real property services to create a list of documents which support a veterans eligibility when applying for real property tax exemptions.

Roy J. McDonaldVeterans' Affairs Committee

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S2466Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to transportation

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of transportation and the thruway authority to establish a mileage-based exit numbering system

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of transportation and the New York state thruway authority to implement a mileage-based exit numbering system along interstate highways located within the…

Tom LibousTransportation Committee

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S2406Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Reported and committed to rules

Establishes the profession of geology; provides for professional licensing for geologists

Establishes the profession of geology; defines the practice of geology; establishes requirements for a license as a professional geologist; regulates the practice of such profession; authorizes…

Carl L. MarcellinoRules Committee

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S2405Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Requires the secretary of state to compile, make public and keep current certain information about state boards

Requires the secretary of state to compile, make public and keep current certain information about state boards.

Carl L. MarcellinoGovernmental Operations Committee

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A2595AssemblyS1005· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Reported referred to rules

Relates to limited-profit housing companies

Relates to limited-profit housing companies; authorizes certain companies to pay dividends or interest in excess of six percent per annum; relates to the dissolution of certain rental housing…

Vito LopezRules Committee

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S2150Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Reported and committed to rules

Creates the New York autism spectrum disorders treatment, training and research council and provides for the powers and duties of the council

Creates the New York autistic spectrum disorders treatment, training and research council and provides for the powers and duties of the council.

Roy J. McDonaldRules Committee

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S1966Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Requires notification to victims upon the conditional release of an inmate convicted of a crime against a member of the same family or household

Requires the state board of parole to provide notification to victims upon the conditional release of an inmate convicted of a crime against a member of the same family or household.

Carl L. MarcellinoGovernmental Operations Committee

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S1469Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the disposition of unclaimed cremated remains of a veteran

Allows cemetery corporations to grant qualified veterans' organizations the right to receive the cremains of a veteran which has not been claimed by a relative or friend of the deceased within one…

Kevin S. ParkerCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S1401Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to labor

Relates to setting a time limit for requesting full board review of unanimous board panel decisions

Relates to setting a time limit for requesting full board review of unanimous board panel decisions.

Diane J. SavinoLabor Committee

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S1209Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to correction

Requires inmates incarcerated for a class A-I felony, requesting a delay of their parole hearing, to submit such request to the state board of parole

Requires inmates incarcerated for a class A-I felony, requesting a delay of their parole hearing, to submit such request to the state board of parole.

Jack M. MartinsCorrection Committee

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S1052Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Establishes the independent office of the child advocate; repealer

Establishes the independent office of child advocate to ensure the protection and promotion of legal rights for youth in juvenile justice facilities; repeals certain provisions relating to the…

Kevin S. ParkerStricken

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S935Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Reported and committed to rules

Provides for doubling the fine for a moving violation occurring within a quarter mile radius of a primary or secondary school or 200 yards of a school in N.Y. city

Provides for doubling the fine for certain moving violations occurring within school safety zones: a quarter mile radius of a primary or secondary school or 200 yards of a school in NYC; doubles the…

Carl L. MarcellinoRules Committee

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S932Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes the crime of terrorism recruitment, a class C felony

Establishes the crime of terrorism recruitment defined as intentionally soliciting another to engage in acts of terrorism, as a class C felony.

Carl L. MarcellinoCodes Committee

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