Bills by

George D. Maziarz

Senator

313 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →maziarz@nysenate.gov

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

313 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

S4490Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications
Establishes the green jobs-green New York on-bill financing program to provide monies for the purposes of the green jobs-green New York program
Establishes the green jobs-green New York on-bill financing program to provide monies for the purposes of the green jobs-green New York program.
George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee
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S4433Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary
Allows for online publication of public notices
Allows for online publication of public notices.
George D. MaziarzJudiciary Committee
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S4195Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Creates the New York renewable energy development and jobs act of 2011

Creates the renewable energy development and jobs act of 2011 authorizing renewable energy credits for the New York power authority and the Long Island power authority.

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S4192Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides a tax deduction for the installation of mechanical insulation property

Provides a tax deduction for the installation of mechanical insulation property in any taxable year; provides that such deduction shall be for the lesser of 30% of the cost of such property or the…

George D. MaziarzInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4178Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

New York solar industry development and jobs act of 2011

Creates the New York solar industry development and jobs act; relates to procurement of solar renewable energy credits; establishes schedule with annual percentages to be met for compliance years.

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S4075Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Relates to dispensing by physicians of a pharmaceutical with an aesthetic or cosmetic use or purpose

Relates to dispensing by physicians of a pharmaceutical with an aesthetic or cosmetic use or purpose.

George D. MaziarzHigher Education Committee

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S3943Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Relates to regulatory flexibility and review of rules

Provides that the secretary of state shall provide oversight over the regulatory processes of state agencies, public authorities, and commissions through the review, analysis, and revision of…

George D. MaziarzFinance Committee

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S3826Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Establishes the maximum annual fee that licensed nuclear electric generating facilities are liable for in relation to emergency preparedness plans

Establishes the maximum annual fee that licensed nuclear electric generating facilities are liable for to support state and local governmental responsibilities under accepted radiological emergency…

George D. MaziarzVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S3827Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Enacts the "roadway excavation quality assurance act"

Enacts the "roadway excavation quality assurance act"; relates to workers on excavations; provides that utility companies or their contractors shall use competent workers and shall pay the…

George D. MaziarzLabor Committee

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S3741Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Relates to application of guidelines for medical treatment for injured workers

Relates to application of guidelines for medical treatment for injured workers; prohibits retroactive application.

George D. MaziarzLabor Committee

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S3661Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Provides for the conducting of visual assessments by ophthalmic dispensers

Relates to the practice of ophthalmic dispensing by ophthalmic dispensers pursuant to a visual assessment; provides that the commissioner of education shall establish educational and examination…

George D. MaziarzHigher Education Committee

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S3557Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Relates to restrictions on consecutive hours of work for non-nursing direct care staff

Includes non-nursing direct care staff within provisions restricting consecutive work hours for nurses.

George D. MaziarzLabor Committee

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S3307Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to providing oversight and monitoring the operations of an independent system operator

Relates to providing oversight and monitoring the operations of an independent system operator; authorizes the public service commission to provide oversight and requires annual reports on the…

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S3306Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Requires investigating officials to investigate the homes of adults about whom reports have been filed

Enacts "Laura Cummings Law"; requires investigating officials of the department of social services or the office of children and family services to investigate the homes of adults about whom reports…

George D. MaziarzChildren And Families Committee

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S3239Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Establishes a distinctive Gadsden flag plate which shall include the phrase "DON'T TREAD ON ME"

Establishes a distinctive Gadsden flag plate which shall include the phrase "DON'T TREAD ON ME" and depiction of a coiled rattlesnake that is about to strike.

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S3219Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Provides incentives for energy conservation through voltage regulation

Provides incentives for energy conservation through voltage regulation; allows utility companies to recover lost revenue when installing voltage regulation devices.

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S3164Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Creates the recharge New York power program, extends the expiration of the power for jobs program and energy cost savings benefit program, authorizes contributions

Creates the recharge New York power program; extends the expiration of the power for jobs program and energy cost savings benefit program; authorizes certain contributions.

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S3000Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Enacts the "fair electricity auction market act"

Enacts the "fair electricity auction market act"; abolishes the use of a market clearing price relating to the buying of electricity at an auction held by the independent systems operator.

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S2976Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Relates to real property tax lien transfers; repealer

Establishes provisions for real property tax lien transfers to assist homeowners facing foreclosure based on unpaid taxes; repeals existing provisions relating to acceptance of taxes from certain…

George D. MaziarzLocal Government Committee

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S2913Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to the definition and registration of mobility dealers

Relates to the definition and registration of mobility dealers.

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S2865Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Authorizes and directs the conveyance of certain lands owned by the New York State Thruway Authority in the City of Lockport in the county of Niagara to Hydraulic Race Co., Inc.

Authorizes and directs the conveyance of certain lands owned by the New York State Thruway Authority in the City of Lockport in, the county of Niagara to Hydraulic Race Corporation.

George D. MaziarzLocal Government Committee

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S2473Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Requires alcoholic beverages shipped from state that requires out of state shipments to be consigned to a licensee and stored, shall be so consigned and stored in this state

Requires that alcoholic beverages shipped into this state from any state that requires out of state shipments of alcoholic beverages to be consigned to a licensee of that state and stored upon the…

George D. MaziarzInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2469Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Authorizes the review of sealed juvenile sex offense records for persons applying to become foster or adoptive parents or to be employed by licensed caregivers

Authorizes the review of sealed juvenile sex offense records for persons applying to become foster or adoptive parents or to be employed by licensed caregivers.

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S2400Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Includes member of school athletics department or physical education department on committee on special ed, requires committee to determine level of participation in programs

Includes member of school athletics department or physical education department on committee on special education; requires committee to determine level of participation in school athletic programs…

George D. MaziarzEducation Committee

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S2397Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to clarifying the regulatory authority of the New York power authority over any municipality that owns and operates an electric distribution system

Provides that the New York power authority shall have jurisdiction over any municipal corporation that owns and operates an electric distribution system and distributes any power from the authority.

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1502Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Relates to tuition increases, leasing, contracting, and the overall daily operation at the State University of New York at Buffalo

Relates to tuition increases, leasing, contracting, and the overall daily operation at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

George D. MaziarzHigher Education Committee

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S959Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Allows additional end use consumer representation

Amends the public service law, in relation to requiring the NYISO to increase end use consumer representation.

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S665Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to providing oversight and monitoring the operations of an independent system operator

Relates to providing oversight and monitoring the operations of an independent system operator; authorizes the public service commission to provide oversight and requires annual reports on the…

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S664Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Relates to requiring local building and planning regulations to accommodate the use of renewable and alternative energy sources

Relates to requiring local building and planning regulations to accommodate the use of renewable energy resources such as solar thermal, photovoltaic, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal electric,…

George D. MaziarzLocal Government Committee

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S517Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Establishes an energy reserve fund for school districts and boards of cooperative educational services

Establishes an energy reserve fund for school districts and boards of cooperative educational services.

George D. MaziarzEducation Committee

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S519Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Prohibits payment of bonuses to employees and board members of state authorities

Prohibits payment of bonuses to employees and board members of state authorities.

George D. MaziarzCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S514Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Authorize the issuance of honorary retirement identification cards to certain retired Park Police officers

Authorizes the issuance of honorary retirement identification cards to certain retired park police officers.

George D. MaziarzCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S508Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Authorizes the sheriff to charge prisoners fees to support the operations of the facility where they are incarcerated; requires inmates to assist in the provision of necessary services provided at the facility

Authorizes the sheriff to charge prisoners fees to support the operations of the facility where they are incarcerated and requires the inmates of the facility to assist in the provision of necessary…

George D. MaziarzCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S320Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Allows retired military service members to qualify for distinctive license plates

Allows retired military service members to qualify for distinctive license plates.

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S283Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Enacts the "Guy Kyler Act" making provisions relating to suspension of vessel operation privileges and motor vehicle licenses for operating under the influence

Enacts the "Guy Kyler Act"; provides for the suspension of vessel operation privileges, suspension of a vessel registration and motor vehicle licenses and registrations upon the conviction for the…

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S281Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Authorizes a person to use physical force, including deadly physical force in defense of a person, in defense of a premises or in defense of a dwelling, residence or vehicle; repealer

Authorizes a person to use physical force, including deadly physical force in defense of a person, in defense of a premises or in defense of a dwelling, residence or vehicle under specific…

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S282Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Provides free use of state parks for veterans and the surviving spouses or domestic partners of those killed in combat

Provides free use of state parks for veterans and the surviving spouses or domestic partners of those killed in combat.

George D. MaziarzCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S278Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish a program of free parking for senior citizens

Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish a program of free parking for senior citizens aged sixty two and older.

George D. MaziarzCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S279Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Requires the packaging on prescribed drugs to include a label which lists the country of origin of the prescribed drug

Requires the packaging on prescribed drugs to include a label which lists the country of origin of the prescribed drug.

George D. MaziarzHealth Committee

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S280Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Exempts bicycles from sales and compensating use tax

Exempts bicycles from sales and compensating use tax.

George D. MaziarzInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S273Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Establishes a bladder cancer screening program for firefighters

Directs the commissioner of health to establish, promote and maintain a bladder cancer screening program for firefighters in order to encourage such firefighters to seek medical care for the…

George D. MaziarzHealth Committee

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S274Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Increases the penalties for certain handicapped parking violations

Increases the fines for certain handicapped parking violations and imposes two points on the violator's record for a second offense within two years in the same municipality.

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S275Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Allows certain courts of record to fix the compensation of a temporary appointed interpreter at not more than two hundred fifty dollars per day

Increases the amount of compensation which a court may pay to a temporary appointed interpreter to not more than two hundred fifty dollars per day.

George D. MaziarzJudiciary Committee

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S276Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to alcoholism and drug abuse

Establishes certain persons engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages for off premise consumption may not advertise the sale of such beverages

Establishes persons not licensed pursuant to the alcoholic beverage control law who are otherwise authorized to engage in the sale of alcoholic beverages for off premise consumption may not…

George D. MaziarzAlcoholism And Drug Abuse Committee

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S272Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Eliminates a landlord's entitlement to one percent of the interest upon the security money of a tenant

Eliminates a landlord's entitlement to one percent of the interest upon the security money of a tenant.

George D. MaziarzJudiciary Committee

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S261Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to permitting direct access to laboratory results

Provides that a patient who is eighteen years of age or older shall have the right to request a report of any laboratory results of tests performed on such person.

George D. MaziarzHealth Committee

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S257Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Imposes certain limits, requirements and prohibitions regarding the seeking of refunds by certain insurers, organizations or corporations from health care providers

Imposes certain limits, requirements and prohibitions regarding the seeking of refunds by certain insurers, organizations or corporations (i.e., those licensed or certified pursuant to article 43 of…

George D. MaziarzInsurance Committee

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S252Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Establishes that the application of a limited amount of pesticides does not qualify as a commercial application of a pesticide

Establishes that the application of a limited amount of pesticides does not qualify as a commercial application of a pesticide.

George D. MaziarzEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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