Bills by

John J. Bonacic

Senator

9,494 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →bonacic@nysenate.gov

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

9,494 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

J5203Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Adopted
Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 10-16, 2012, as Family Physician Week in the State of New York
Andrew J. LanzaAdopted
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J5193Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Adopted
Commending the Syracuse Area Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalition on hosting its 7th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
David J. ValeskyAdopted
Adopted
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S7476Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Substituted by a2102a

Provides additional health services and employment benefits for veterans

Provides additional benefits for veterans; provides for services and counseling related to post-traumatic stress disorder and brain injuries; requires reports to the legislature concerning the…

Roy J. McDonaldOn the Senate floor

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S7453Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Substituted by a10335

Amends chapter 97 of the laws of 2001 to change the poll hours for the Staatsburg Library District

Changes the poll hours for the Staatsburg Library District.

Stephen M. SalandOn the Senate floor

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S7436SenateA10204· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Substituted by a10204

Relates to the possession and use of pistols and revolvers by students of a higher education institution participating in a course in gun safety

Relates to the possession and use of pistols and revolvers by students of a higher education institution participating in a course in gun safety.

Thomas F. O'MaraOn the Senate floor

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S7428Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to housing

Increases the amount of members of the town of Lansing Housing Authority from five to seven

Increases the amount of members of the town of Lansing Housing Authority from five to seven.

Michael F. NozzolioHousing Committee

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S7372Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Relates to requirements for metropolitan transportation authority hearings for proposed fare increases, major reductions of transportation and/or major service changes

Requires the MTA to hold hearings in each county affected by proposed fair increases, major reductions of transportation and/or major service changes; does not apply to standard seasonal or holiday…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Rules Committee

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S7342Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Dedicates certain funds for fish and wildlife purposes

Dedicates certain funds for fish and wildlife purposes.

John A. DeFranciscoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S7310Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to admitted assets for annuity risk where a single premium annuity contract has been purchased

Relates to admitted assets for annuity risk where a single premium annuity contract has been purchased.

James L. SewardInsurance Committee

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S7293SenateA9904· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to retaining peace officer status for facilities parole officers

Relates to retaining peace officer status for facilities parole officers.

Michael F. NozzolioCodes CommitteeLegal

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S7241Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Substituted by a10116

Relates to including members of the fire investigation unit in the city of Schenectady as peace officers

Relates to including members of the fire investigation unit in the city of Schenectady as peace officers.

Hugh T. FarleyOn the Senate floor

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S7159Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to transportation

Redesignates the Niagara Escarpment Wine Trail and the Niagara Wine Trail as the Niagara Wine Trail Ridge and the Niagara Wine Trail Lake

Redesignates the Niagara Escarpment Wine Trail and the Niagara Wine Trail as the Niagara Wine Trail Ridge and the Niagara Wine Trail Lake and amends the boundaries of such trails.

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S7110Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to economic development

Relates to a license to manufacture and sell alcoholic beverages in a premises commonly known as a restaurant-brewer

Relates to a license to manufacture and sell alcoholic beverages in a premises commonly known as a restaurant-brewer; deems such license be considered a retail license.

Mark GrisantiEconomic Development Committee

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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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S7037Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Substituted by a9945

Authorizes lease between the county of Onondaga and the Onondaga Yacht Club for boating and related recreational activities

Authorizes a lease between the county of Onondaga and the Onondaga Yacht Club for boating and related recreational activities.

John A. DeFranciscoOn the Senate floor

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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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S6950Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Substituted by a9294

Relates to certain payments to the horsemen's organization

Relates to certain payments to the horsemen's organization.

John J. BonacicOn the Senate floor

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S6897Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Substituted by a9795

Relates to the eligibility of certain town officers

Relates to the eligibility of certain town officers; relieves the town of Fishkill of residency requirements for the position of comptroller.

Stephen M. SalandOn the Senate floor

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S6886Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Amend and recommit to higher education

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 with services provided in the office…

Martin J. GoldenHigher Education 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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S6817Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Amend and recommit to finance

Provides that a private third party may contract with a property owner to pay real property taxes in exchange for transfer of liens on the property to the transferee

Provides that a private third party may contract with a property owner to pay real property taxes in exchange for transfer of liens on the property to the transferee.

George D. MaziarzFinance Committee

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S6808Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to domestic excess line insurance companies

Relates to domestic excess line insurance companies.

James L. SewardInsurance Committee

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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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S6644Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Substituted by a10158

Extends authorization to designate urban development action areas until June 30, 2015

Extends authorization to designate urban development action areas until June 30, 2015.

Catharine YoungOn the Senate floor

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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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S6548Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Substituted by a10664

Relates to orders of observation for the purpose of determining incapacitation

Relates to orders of observation for the purpose of determining incapacitation.

Stephen M. SalandOn the Senate floor

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S6491Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Substituted by a9301

Authorizes the county of Rockland to regulate the registration and licensing of taxicabs, limousines, and livery vehicles

Authorizes the county of Rockland to regulate the registration and licensing of taxicabs, limousines, and livery vehicles.

David CarlucciOn the Senate floor

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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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S6447Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Substituted by a9274b

Relates to review of existing rules

Provides for more effective review of existing rules; requires more frequent review of certain rules and publication of agencies which fail to review rules; extends certain provisions relating to…

David CarlucciOn the Senate floor

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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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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

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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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S5647Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to higher education

Continues early college high schools in the state

Continues early college high schools in the state.

John J. FlanaganHigher Education 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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