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

S7447Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Referred to real property taxation
Reinstates the Middle Class STAR rebate for the 2013-2014 school year and thereafter
Reinstates the Middle Class STAR rebate for the 2013-2014 school year and thereafter; sets out amounts per year; commissioner of taxation is authorized to develop procedures for the implementation…
Kenneth P. LaValleReal Property Taxation Committee
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S7443Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Substituted by a7780b
Relates to suspension or demotion upon abolition or reduction of positions for labor class titles
Relates to suspension or demotion upon abolition or reduction of positions for labor class titles; provides that an incumbent in titles in the labor class that have taken the exam and been promoted…
Martin J. GoldenOn the Senate floor

A10218Assembly· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Amend (t) and recommit to judiciary

Relates to the notification of certain relatives prior to the placement of children

Relates to the notification of certain relatives prior to the placement of children.

Naomi RiveraJudiciary Committee

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S7416SenateA10164· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Substituted by a10164

Authorizes the city of Gloversville to offer an optional twenty year retirement plan to certain firefighters employed by such city

Authorizes the city of Gloversville to offer an optional twenty year retirement plan to certain firefighters employed by such city.

Hugh T. FarleyOn the Senate floor

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A10076Assembly· Signed Jun 6, 2012· Signed chap.67

Relates to compensation, benefits and other terms of employment of certain state officers and employees who are members of the security services unit; repealer; appropriation

Relates to compensation, benefits and other terms of employment of certain state officers and employees who are members of the security services unit; implements an agreement between the state and…

Jeffrion AubrySigned by Governor

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S7209Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Substituted by a5739a

Presumes for certain members of the NYS&LP&FRS that the contracting of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus was in the discharge or performance of duties

Presumes for certain members of the NYS&LP&FRS that the contracting of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was in the discharge or performance of duties as the natural and proximate…

Tom LibousOn the Senate floor

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S7146Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Substituted by a9998

Authorizes Casey Wall to participate in the optional 20 year retirement for police officers

Authorizes Casey Wall to participate in the optional 20 year retirement for police officers.

Jack M. MartinsOn the Senate floor

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S7115Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Amend and recommit to finance

Provides for the inclusion of weight control in the health care and wellness education and outreach program

Provides for the inclusion of weight control in the health care and wellness education and outreach program; includes weight management and physical fitness in wellness programs.

Jeffrey D. KleinFinance Committee

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S6906Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Authorizes the assessor of Nassau county to accept an application from the Locust Valley Water District for a real property tax exemption

Authorizes the assessor of Nassau county to accept an application for exemption from real property tax for the Locust Valley water district for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Oyster…

Carl L. MarcellinoReal Property Taxation Committee

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S6851Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Referred to economic development

Authorizes granting of off-premises consumption liquor license to a premises that is within 200 feet of a school or place of worship in Lake Placid, Essex county

Authorizes the granting of an off-premises consumption liquor license to a premises that is within 200 feet of a school or place of worship in Lake Placid, county of Essex.

Betty LittleEconomic Development Committee

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S6805Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Relates to patients interred at state mental health hospital cemeteries

Relates to patients interred at state mental health hospital cemeteries; directs the release of the name, birthdate and date of death of such patients 50 years after the date of death.

Joseph E. RobachFinance Committee

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S6781Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Substituted by a9588

Authorizes the village of Ellenville to offer an optional twenty year retirement plan to certain police officers

Authorizes the village of Ellenville to offer an optional twenty year retirement plan to certain police officers.

John J. BonacicOn the Senate floor

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S6780Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Substituted by a9566

Authorizes the reopening of the twenty-five year retirement benefit plan to certain deputy sheriffs of Sullivan county

Authorizes the reopening of the twenty-five year retirement benefit plan to certain deputy sheriffs of Sullivan county who failed to make a timely election thereof.

John J. BonacicOn the Senate floor

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S6618Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to confidentiality of communications with members of a judicial assistance committee

Provides for privilege and confidentiality of communications with members of a judicial assistance committee created by state or local bar association.

John J. BonacicJudiciary Committee

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S6576Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Substituted by a9423

Provides procedures for resolution of disputes between a public employer and Suffolk county probation officers

Provides procedures for resolution of disputes between a public employer and Suffolk county probation officers.

John J. FlanaganOn the Senate floor

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S6566Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Substituted by a9432

Authorizes Paul Liberatore to apply for retroactive membership in the New York state and local police and fire retirement system

Authorize Paul Liberatore to apply for retroactive membership in the New York state and local police and fire retirement system.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsOn the Senate floor

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A9375Assembly· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Reported referred to codes

Relates to prevailing wages for service workers

Relates to prevailing wages for service workers; amends certain definitions, payroll filing requirements and penalties for violations thereof.

Karim CamaraCodes Committee

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S6420Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Enacts the "people first act of 2012"

Enacts the "people first act of 2012"; defines terms; ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities who utilize long-term care services under the medical assistance program administered…

George D. MaziarzFinance Committee

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A8894Assembly· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Amend and recommit to health

Requires health care professional undergraduate, graduate and continuing education in chronic pain management and treatment

Establishes standards to advance the management and treatment of chronic pain; incorporates continuing education programs for health care professionals that treat patients that have chronic pain.

Dan QuartHealth Committee

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A8576Assembly· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Amend and recommit to higher education

Provides for the licensing of licensed orientation and mobility specialists and vision rehabilitation therapists

Provides for the licensing of orientation and mobility specialists and vision rehabilitation therapists.

Donna LupardoHigher Education Committee

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S5691Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Substituted by a6300b

Allows principal employed by a certain school district to make a written request to the board of education for an extended leave of absence to teach at a charter school

Allows a principal employed by a certain district to make a written request to the board of education for an extended leave of absence to teach at a charter school.

John J. FlanaganOn the Senate floor

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A8145Assembly· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Amend and recommit to ways and means

Relates to credit union memberships and membership powers

Relates to credit union memberships and membership powers; sets forth the qualifications for membership in a credit union; and amends the powers of credit unions in relation to business loans,…

Hakeem JeffriesWays And Means Committee

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S5491Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Enacts the New York state green economic development zones act

Enacts the New York state green economic development zones act to offer special incentives and assistance that promote the development of new green businesses and expansion of existing businesses…

Andrew J. LanzaFinance Committee

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S5304Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Prohibits the ownership of electric corporations by any foreign based person, corporation or entity

Prohibits the ownership of electric corporations by any foreign based person, corporation or entity.

Greg BallFinance Committee

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S5305Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Creates an exemption from civil liability for any person who renders emergency medical care during a state declaration of disaster emergency

Creates an exemption from civil liability for causing the death or injury of any person, or damage to any property, for any person who renders emergency medical care during a state declaration of…

Greg BallFinance Committee

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S5306Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Authorizes the division of homeland security and emergency services to establish a statewide planning and mapping system of educational institutions in this state

Authorizes the division of homeland security and emergency services to establish a statewide planning and mapping system of educational institutions in this state.

Greg BallFinance Committee

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S5290Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Increases the amount combat veterans shall be exempt from real property taxation to thirty-five percent

Increases the amount combat veterans shall be exempt from real property taxation to thirty-five percent.

Andrew J. LanzaFinance Committee

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S5294Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Relates to prohibiting funding of terrorist activities through donations to not-for-profit organizations

Relates to prohibiting funding of terrorist activities through donations to not-for-profit organizations and requires not-for-profit corporations to file reports when conducting business with…

Greg BallFinance Committee

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S5272Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Increases the powers and duties of state office of homeland security and establishes a critical infrastructure advisory council

Increases the powers and duties of state office of homeland security by giving it the power to decide if the sale, lease or operation of any critical infrastructure owned by the state or public…

Greg BallFinance Committee

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S5273Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Relates to the procurement process of homeland security goods and services for state and local government

Relates to the procurement process of homeland security goods and services for state and local government; exempts homeland security purchases from pre-audit by the state comptroller; requires all…

Greg BallFinance Committee

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S5269Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Directs the division of homeland security to develop rules and regulations relating to truck rental security

Directs the division of homeland security and emergency services to develop rules and regulations relating to truck rental security; requires any person or organization in the business of renting…

Greg BallFinance Committee

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S5266Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Relates to local disaster preparedness plans

Includes acts of terrorism including biological, chemical or radiological terrorism within the definition of disaster for the purpose of local disaster preparedness plans; adds to what must be…

Greg BallFinance Committee

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S5267Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Provides for the creation of a system of uniform identification cards for police and peace officers by the state director of homeland security

Provides for the creation of a system of uniform identification cards for police and peace officers by the state director of homeland security; details information to be included in such ID cards.

Greg BallFinance Committee

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S5144Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Referred to banks

Relates to conforming criminal provisions of the mortgage banking provisions to those relating to mortgage loan originators

Conforms criminal provisions of the mortgage banking provisions to those relating to mortgage loan originators.

Hugh T. FarleyBanks Committee

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S4879Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Referred to higher education

Relates to housing allowances under the World trade center memorial scholarships

Provides that housing allowances under the World trade center memorial scholarships shall not be decreased for off campus housing unless a student resides with a relative.

John J. BonacicHigher Education Committee

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S4769Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Directs the division of veterans' affairs to establish and distribute a veterans' bill of rights, and to contract with veterans' services outreach programs

Directs the division of veterans' affairs to establish and distribute a veterans' bill of rights, and to contract with veterans' services outreach programs.

Roy J. McDonaldFinance Committee

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S4440Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Grants public officers and employees up to 60 total days or 44 working days of paid leave for military ordered duty

Grants public officers and employees up to 60 total days or 44 working days of paid leave for military ordered duty.

William J. Larkin Jr.Finance Committee

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S4388Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Amend and recommit to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Relates to non-contributory retirement service credit for members of the New York city retirement systems called to military duty on or after September eleventh, two thousand one

Relates to non-contributory retirement service credit for members of the New York city retirement systems called to military duty on or after September eleventh, two thousand one and prior to…

Andrew J. LanzaVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S4342Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Amend and recommit to finance

Directs the department of agriculture and markets to inspect the condition of certain horse stalls in the city of New York

Directs the department of agriculture and markets to inspect the condition of certain horse stalls in cities with a population of one million or more.

Andrew J. LanzaFinance Committee

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S3581Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Increases the amount of reimbursement the division of veterans' affairs shall pay to local veterans' service agencies

Increases the amount of reimbursement the division of veterans' affairs shall pay to local veterans' service agencies for the cost of maintenance and operation of such agencies.

John J. BonacicFinance Committee

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S3446Senate· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Removes a cap on allowable real property tax exemptions available to certain veterans

Removes caps on allowable real property tax exemptions available to several categories of military veterans.

Kenneth P. LaValleFinance Committee

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