Sponsored bills

Congratulating Patrick Delaney upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

Martin J. GoldenAdopted

Adopted

Relates to state aid to libraries and library systems

Relates to state aid to libraries and library systems; provides for automatic waiver of local maintenance of effort requirements in the event that state aid for public library systems is reduced by…

Robert ReillyWays And Means Committee

Commending Joseph Mure, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Visitation Academy Fathers Club on June 14, 2012

Martin J. GoldenAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Daniel P. Ryan, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as 2012 Person of the Year by the CYO-Troy Youth Association, Inc.

Neil D. BreslinAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812

Mark GrisantiAdopted

Adopted

Commending Monsignor Raymond Chappetto upon the occasion of his designation as an Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn by Pope Benedict XVI

Martin J. GoldenAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Robert Riley upon the occasion of his designation as 2012 Person of the Year by the CYO-Troy Youth Association, Inc.

Neil D. BreslinAdopted

Adopted

Commending Monsignor Paul Sanchez upon the occasion of his designation as an Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn by Pope Benedict XVI

Martin J. GoldenAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Michael J. Yamin upon the occasion of his designation as 2012 Person of the Year by the CYO-Troy Youth Association, Inc.

Neil D. BreslinAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Mrs. Jamie Cucinotta as coach of the Fayetteville-Manlius High School Science Olympiad Team upon the occasion of her retirement

David J. ValeskyAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Anna Bruzgulis and Kaethe Leonard of Cicero-North Syracuse High School on winning the National History Day Championship

David J. ValeskyAdopted

Adopted

Mourning the death of Thomas J. Mirabito, Sr., distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Tom LibousAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Dr. Salvatore Serpe and Dr. Andrew Serpe upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the Local Hero Award by the Rotary Club of Amityville, New York

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Honoring Past President, Sonji Crawford-Clark, upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Frank B. Powell Rotarian Award by the Rotary Club of Amityville, New York

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Honoring Mary Alice O'Neill posthumously upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Service Above Self Award by the Rotary Club of Amityville, New York

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Honoring Dr. Greg Ribakove upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Brooklyn Housing and Family Services on June 21, 2012

Martin J. GoldenAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Mathew M. Wambua upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Brooklyn Housing and Family Services on June 21, 2012

Martin J. GoldenAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Nechama Stolzenberg upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Brooklyn Housing and Family Services on June 21, 2012

Martin J. GoldenAdopted

Adopted

Enacts the "2012 New Jobs-NY job creation act"; repealer

Enacts the "2012 New Jobs-NY job creation act"; establishes a small business credit and a hire-now credit; relates to the franchise tax on business corporations; relates to a temporary annual…

Dean G. SkelosWays And Means Committee

Relates to beer production and beer label tax credits

Relates to beer production and beer label tax credits; allows a credit against tax of fourteen cents for each gallon of beer produced in the state of New York by a licensed brewery for up to six…

Lee M. ZeldinFinance Committee

Relates to directing the granting of excused leave to public officers and employees of this state to undertake screening for cervical cancer

Relates to directing the granting of four hours of excused leave to public officers and employees of this state, any county, any municipality or school district, to undertake screening for cervical…

Kemp HannonGovernmental Employees Committee

Provides motor fuel tax exemption for sales of diesel motor fuel used in vessels used directly in a business providing sport fishing opportunities

Provides motor fuel tax exemption for sales of diesel motor fuel used in vessels used directly in a business providing sport fishing opportunities for hire to the general public from the tax on…

Kenneth P. LaValleFinance CommitteeFinance

Establishes a motorcycle safety awareness component as a requirement for licensing

Establishes a motorcycle safety awareness component as a requirement for licensing.

Patty RitchieTransportation Committee

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

Changes the poll hours for the Hyde Park Library District.

Stephen M. SalandOn the Senate floor

Establishes that debt payments for the Rochester school facilities modernization program shall not affect the city of Rochester's maintenance of effort requirements

Establishes that debt payments for the Rochester school facilities modernization program shall not affect the city of Rochester's maintenance of effort requirements.

Joseph E. RobachSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to the residency requirements for the position of constable in the village of West Hampton Dunes, county of Suffolk

Relates to the residency requirements for the position of constable in the village of West Hampton Dunes, county of Suffolk, to allow for the retention of current constables and enhance recruitment…

Kenneth P. LaValleOn the Senate floor

Provides a tax credit for the purchase and installation of a security system

Provides a one time tax credit in the amount of $500 for the purchase and installation of a security system.

Martin J. GoldenFinance Committee

Relates to the state council for adult offender supervision and presumptive release

Relates to the state council for adult offender supervision and presumptive release.

Alan MaiselSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Establishes a tax credit for farmers who make food donations to food banks or other emergency food programs

Establishes a tax credit for farmers who make food donations to food banks or other emergency food programs.

Michael H. RanzenhoferFinance Committee

Relates to special powers of the New York State environmental facilities corporation

Relates to special powers of the New York State environmental facilities corporation.

Mark GrisantiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to repealing the requirement of an undertaking by a surrogate or a county judge; repealer

Repeals the requirement of an undertaking by a surrogate or a county judge.

Dan QuartSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to certain contracts for rural area revitalization contracts

Provides that up to ten percent of the program or project cost may be used for the qualified applicant's operating expenses, including expenses related to organization operating support and…

Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Provides that up to ten percent of project cost for affordable home ownership development contracts may be used for particular operating costs

Provides that up to ten percent of project cost for affordable home ownership development contracts may be used for particular operating costs.

Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Authorizes Gustin L. Reichbach to obtain service credit for his service as a judge with the United Nations administration mission in Kosovo

Authorizes Gustin L. Reichbach to obtain service credit for his service as a judge with the United Nations administration mission in Kosovo.

Joan MillmanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Repeals provisions requiring wholesalers of alcoholic beverages to submit an annual report to the commissioner of taxation finance relating to sales tax collection

Repeals provisions requiring wholesalers of submit an annual report to the commissioner of taxation and finance relating to sales tax collection.

Andrew J. LanzaFinance Committee

Provides for state advisory appraisal services to villages

Provides for state advisory appraisal services to villages.

Jack M. MartinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Authorizes the town of Mamaroneck and the village of Mamaroneck to designate a portion of New York Route 1 as a school zone

Authorizes the town of Mamaroneck and the village of Mamaroneck to designate a portion of West Boston Post Road (New York Route 1) as a school zone.

Suzi OppenheimerTransportation Committee

Extends draft management plan submission dates and amends chapter 595 of the laws of 2007

Relates to the membership of the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission; extends draft management plan submission dates; relates to establishing the Michigan Street African…

Mark GrisantiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Provides for a period of probable usefulness to the payment for a separation incentive program by the town of Southampton

Provides for a period of probable usefulness to the payment for a separation incentive program by the town of Southampton.

Kenneth P. LaValleOn the Senate floor

Provides that credits for excess electricity generated by customer-generators subject to net energy metering may be carried over and used to offset electricity used

Provides that credits for excess electricity generated by customer-generators subject to net energy metering by an electric corporation or the Long Island power authority may be carried over…

Steven EnglebrightEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

Creates an exception to school busing requirements in the city of New York for restoration of past services

Creates an exception to school bussing requirements in the city of New York for restoration of past services; requires school bus transportation to be provided to certain seventh and eighth graders…

Michael CusickSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Establishes a carpet stewardship program

Establishes a carpet stewardship program; requires manufacturers to coordinate with wholesalers, retailers and installers to recycle old carpets; provides penalties for noncompliance.

Brian KavanaghEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

Prohibits the sale or offer for sale at retail of bottled water in this state in a beverage container unless such container includes on its label certain information

Prohibits the sale or offer for sale at retail of bottled water for human consumption, food preparation or culinary purposes in this state in a beverage container unless such container includes on…

Jeffrey DinowitzCodes Committee

Establishes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Establishes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Jose RiveraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to certain members who re-enter public service

Relates to certain members who re-enter public service; extends tier reinstatement provisions to a retiree of a public retirement system who was an active member of a public retirement system on or…

Aileen GuntherGovernmental Employees CommitteeFinance

Relates to life insurance policies that credit additional amounts in accordance with an equity index

Relates to life insurance policies that credit additional amounts in accordance with an equity index; imposes additional requirements on such policies including notice provisions.

Joseph MorelleInsurance Committee

Repeals certain sections of the public authorities law and transfers remaining rights to an identifiable location

Repeals certain sections of the public authorities law and transfers remaining rights to an identifiable location.

Michael H. RanzenhoferOn the Senate floor

Authorizes background checks of the employees of contractors performing services for state agencies

Authorizes background checks of the employees of contractors performing services for state agencies who have access to confidential data or who perform certain types of services where background…

Hugh T. FarleyGovernmental Operations Committee