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

K1478Assembly· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Adopted
Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Munich 11 tragedy and the JCC Rockland 2012 Maccabi Games
Kenneth ZebrowskiAdopted
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A10623Assembly· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by s7637
Relates to prescription drug reform; repealer
Enacts the Internet system for tracking over-prescribing (I-STOP) act and creates a prescription monitoring program registry (part A); relates to prescription drug forms, electronic prescribing and…
Michael CusickOn the Assembly floor
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A10581Assembly· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Ordered to third reading rules cal.141

Relates to the offense of criminal possession of marihuana in the fifth degree

Relates to the offense of criminal possession of marihuana in the fifth degree.

Hakeem JeffriesOn the Assembly floor

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A10520Assembly· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Reported referred to codes

Actions in contemplation of dismissal in juvenile delinquency and persons in need of supervision cases

Relates to actions in contemplation of dismissal in juvenile delinquency and persons in need of supervision cases.

Amy PaulinCodes Committee

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S7527Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Reported and committed to rules

Prohibits smoking on the grounds of general hospitals and residential health care facilities

Prohibits smoking on the grounds of general hospitals and residential health care facilities.

Jack M. MartinsRules Committee

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S7524Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a10543

Relates to the composition of the Niagara Frontier transportation authority

Relates to the composition of the Niagara Frontier transportation authority; adds additional non-voting community representative.

George D. MaziarzOn the Senate floor

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S7520Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a10238

Extends the provisions of chapter 831 of the laws of 1981, amending the labor law relating to fees and expenses in unemployment insurance proceedings

Extends the provisions of chapter 831 of the laws of 1981, amending the labor law relating to fees and expenses in unemployment insurance proceedings.

Joseph E. RobachOn the Senate floor

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S7517Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a10622

Authorizes NYC to alienate a parcel of land in Queens

Authorizes NYC to alienate a parcel of land in Queens to the NYC housing authority on condition that the parcel remains used for open space and recreational purposes.

On the Senate floor

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S7458Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a10046

Provides that any firefighter who is killed while performing services in the line of duty be included on the fallen firefighters memorial

Provides that any firefighter who is killed while performing services in the line of duty be included on the fallen firefighters memorial.

Dean G. SkelosOn the Senate floor

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S7457Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Reported and committed to rules

Authorizes 15-17 year olds to register to donate organs and tissue upon their death

Authorizes 15-17 year olds to register to donate organs and tissue upon their death; provides that parents or a legal guardian shall be notified and can rescind such decision to donate organs or…

John J. BonacicRules Committee

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S7396Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a10253

Relates to subpoenas in proceedings before the public employment relations board; repealer

Relates to subpoenas in proceedings before the public employment relations board; relates to exclusions from article 23 of the civil practice law and rules.

Joseph E. RobachOn the Senate floor

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S7341Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Amend and recommit to transportation

Imposes a penalty for displaying illegal plates on a motor vehicle that was seized by the sheriff or marshal of the city of New York

Imposes a penalty for displaying illegal plates on a motor vehicle that was seized by the sheriff or marshal of the city of New York.

Martin J. GoldenTransportation Committee

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S7331Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Referred to education

Requires the department of education to make local diplomas available to certain students

Requires the department of education to make local diplomas available to certain students.

John J. FlanaganEducation Committee

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S7253Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Referred to economic development

Removes the street level entrance requirement for licenses for selling alcohol at retail for consumption off the premises

Removes the street level entrance requirement for licenses for selling alcohol at retail for consumption off the premises.

Carl L. MarcellinoEconomic Development Committee

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S7109Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Prohibits authorities from imposing additional charges for delivering payment through non-electronic means

Prohibits authorities for imposing additional charges for delivering payment through non-electronic means.

Lee M. ZeldinCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S7059Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a10003a

Designates a portion of state route eight in the town of Deerfield in Oneida county for snowmobile use

Designates a portion of state route eight in the town of Deerfield in Oneida county for snowmobile use.

Joseph A. GriffoOn the Senate floor

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S7047Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a9745b

Authorizes the town of North Hempstead to file applications for a real property tax exemption with the county of Nassau

Authorizes the town of North Hempstead to file applications for a real property tax exemption with the county of Nassau.

Jack M. MartinsOn the Senate floor

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S7048Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a9744b

Authorizes the town of North Hempstead to file applications for a real property tax exemption with the county of Nassau

Authorizes the town of North Hempstead to file applications for a real property tax exemption with the county of Nassau.

Jack M. MartinsOn the Senate floor

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S6948Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a10304

Makes permanent the authorization to assisted living programs in certain counties to increase the availability of assisted living beds

Makes permanent the authorization to assisted living programs in certain counties to increase the availability of assisted living beds.

Catharine YoungOn the Senate floor

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S6923Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a9832

Makes permanent chapter 678 of the laws of 2007 relating to contracts for public work and building service work

Makes permanent certain provisions relating to contracts for public work and building service work.

Martin J. GoldenOn the Senate floor

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S6835Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Establishes an energy system tax stabilization reserve fund in the Lowville Central School District to lessen or prevent increases in the real property tax levy

Establishes an energy system tax stabilization reserve fund in the Lowville Central School District to lessen or prevent increases in the school district's real property tax levy resulting from…

Joseph A. GriffoReal Property Taxation Committee

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S6778Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a9960

Relates to viable agricultural land and renewal of agricultural assessments

Relates to viable agricultural land and renewal of agricultural assessments.

Patty RitchieOn the Senate floor

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S6761Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Amend and recommit to finance

Relates to the definition of consolidation of local governmental entities

Relates to the definition of consolidation of local governmental entities; provides that alteration of village boundaries to be coterminus with a town shall require a showing to the secretary of…

John J. BonacicFinance Committee

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S6720Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a10545

Repeals section 71-c of the navigation law, relating to capacity plates

Relates to the repeal of section 71-c of the navigation law, relating to capacity plates.

Betty LittleOn the Senate floor

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S6690Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a9857a

Relates to disposal of real property to cure encroachments

Relates to disposal of real property to cure encroachments.

Michael H. RanzenhoferOn the Senate floor

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S6664Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Establishes a green development home tax exemption

Establishes a green development home tax exemption authorizing a 35% exemption from local real property taxation for homes that are part of green developments as LEED certified or certified by the…

Mark GrisantiReal Property Taxation Committee

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S6623Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a9104

Extends time limitations for certain actions arising contact with or exposure to phenoxy herbicides while serving as a member of the armed forces

Extends time limitations for certain actions arising from injury or death caused by contact with or exposure to phenoxy herbicides while serving as a member of the armed forces of the United States…

Greg BallOn the Senate floor

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S6435Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Referred to local governments

Provides that audits of service award programs in certain political subdivisions may be obtained from the chief fiscal officer of such political subdivision

Provides that audits of service award programs in certain political subdivisions may be obtained from the chief fiscal officer of such political subdivision.

John A. DeFranciscoLocal Governments Committee

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S6429SenateA9020· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a9020b

Establishes workforce training for women

Establishes the workforce training for women policy; requires the department of labor to provide guidance and assistance to state and local workforce training boards, program administrators and…

Joseph E. RobachOn the Senate floor

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S6351Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Referred to election law

Allows any qualified person to apply for voter registration and enrollment by application made with an application for any hunting or fishing license

Allows any qualified person to apply for voter registration and enrollment by application made with an application for any hunting or fishing license.

Greg BallElection Law Committee

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S6314Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a9107

Authorizes the commissioner of health to issue a death certificate to any applicant upon the request of a sibling of the deceased

Authorizes the commissioner of health to issue a death certificate to any applicant upon the request of a sibling of the deceased.

Martin J. GoldenOn the Senate floor

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S6305Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a9847a

Provides for temporary approval of applications to operate a WICs program, if the applicant currently operates another approved program

Provides for temporary approval of applications to operate a WIC program, if the applicant currently operates another approved such program.

Greg BallOn the Senate floor

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S6285Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a9034b

Prohibits state agency from entering into contracts for advertising mailings for products and services of entities which relate directly to the authority of such agency

Prohibits a state agency from entering into contracts for advertising mailings for products and services of entities which relate directly to the authority of such agency.

Andrew J. LanzaOn the Senate floor

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S6203Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a9286a

Adds the Allegheny river and Cattaraugus creek to the definition of "inland waterways" for purposes of waterfront revitalization

Adds the Allegheny river and Cattaraugus creek to the definition of " inland waterways" for purposes of waterfront revitalization.

Catharine YoungOn the Senate floor

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S6075Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Referred to codes

Authorizes the state board of parole to require a felony sex offender to serve his or her maximum term, if release would pose an imminent threat to society

Authorizes the state board of parole to require a felony sex offender to serve his or her maximum term, if, by convincing evidence, release would pose an imminent threat to society; authorizes the…

Joseph A. GriffoCodes Committee

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S5905Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Authorizes the commissioner of the office of general services to execute and deliver a release to the city of Oneonta with respect to certain lands

Authorizes the commissioner of the office of general services to execute and deliver a release to the city of Oneonta with respect to certain lands to extinguish reversionary language relating to…

James L. SewardGovernmental Operations Committee

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S5819Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Relates to the recovery by the state of excess payments of aid made to the Smithtown central school district

Relates to the recovery by the state of excess payments of aid made to the Smithtown central school district.

John J. FlanaganStricken

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S5771Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a8291a

Relates to suspension or demotion upon the abolition or reduction of positions for labor class and noncompetitive titles; repealer

Relates to suspension or demotion upon the abolition or reduction of positions for labor class and noncompetitive titles.

Roy J. McDonaldOn the Senate floor

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S5765Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a10099a

Permits the continued use of certain outdoor advertising signs

Permits the continued use of certain outdoor advertising signs which were in existence prior to 1965, were rebuilt prior to 2007 and are located in Montgomery county.

Hugh T. FarleyOn the Senate floor

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A8313Assembly· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by s5504c

Creates the LaGrange Public Library District in the town of LaGrange

Creates the LaGrange Public Library District in the town of LaGrange.

Joel MillerOn the Assembly floor

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S5702Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a7502b

Prohibits dangerous practices at companion animal grooming facilities

Prohibits dangerous practices at companion animal grooming facilities; provides that no heating elements in cage or box dryers shall be turned on; provides that any violation shall be punishable of…

Jeffrey D. KleinOn the Senate floor

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S5557Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a8173b

Authorizes certain municipalities to approve a partial tax exemption for reconstruction, alterations or improvements to qualified residential structures

Authorizes certain municipalities to approve a partial tax exemption for reconstruction, alterations or improvement to qualified residential structures.

Patrick M. GallivanOn the Senate floor

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S5508Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a7823b

Allows electronic access to student's individualized education program

Allows electronic access to a student's individualized education program.

John J. FlanaganOn the Senate floor

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A7971Assembly· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Amend and recommit to agriculture

Provides that food processing establishments shall include the operation of home wine makers centers

Authorizes the operation of home wine makers centers as food processing establishments under the jurisdiction of the department of agriculture and markets; defines such centers as places where…

William MageeAgriculture Committee

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S5461Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a7764

Expands requirements relating to the development and operation of a data match system for tax collection purposes

Expands requirements relating to the development and operation of a data match system to facilitate the identification and seizure of non-exempt financial assets of tax debtors.

Joseph A. GriffoOn the Senate floor

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A7821Assembly· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Amend (t) and recommit to insurance

Relates to private air ambulance service insurance exemptions

Relates to private air ambulance service insurance exemptions.

William MagnarelliInsurance Committee

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S5315Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Validates capital improvement projects undertaken by the Smithtown Central School District

Validates capital improvement projects undertaken by the Smithtown Central School District.

John J. FlanaganStricken

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