Bills by

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Senator

6,983 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →addabbo@senate.state.ny.us

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

6,983 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

A7218Assembly· Moved May 7, 2012· Amend and recommit to environmental conservation
Prohibits the use of hydraulic fracturing in the extraction of oil and gas
Prohibits the use of hydraulic fracturing in the extraction of oil and gas; prohibits acceptance, disposal and/or processing of any fluid used in a hydraulic fracturing process.
William ColtonEnvironmental Conservation Committee
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S3244Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation
Permits the discharge of a longbow over water by a person bow fishing in certain instances
Permits the discharge of a longbow over water by a person bow fishing if no dwelling, house, or public structure, livestock or person is situated in the line of discharge less than 500 feet from the…
Hugh T. FarleyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

S3220Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides that any person who knowingly harbors, houses or employs a defaulting sex offender and who fails to contact law enforcement regarding the offender is guilty

Provides that any person who knowingly harbors, houses or employs a sex offender who has failed to register or verify address and employment, and who fails to contact his or her local law…

Michael H. RanzenhoferCodes Committee

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S2856Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Referred to health

Creates the New York state governor's council on physical fitness, sports and health; establishes a fund for the council

Creates the New York state governor's council on physical fitness, sports and health; establishes the membership of such council; creates the New York state governor's council on physical fitness,…

John A. DeFranciscoHealth Committee

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S2500Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Authorizes a study of animal life in the vicinity of the Dewey Loeffel Hazardous Waste Site

Authorizes a study of animals life in the vicinity of the Dewey Loeffel Hazardous Waste Site.

Roy J. McDonaldEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1828Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Referred to codes

Requires all sex offenders to register for life and eliminates the petition for relief by a sex offender; repealer

Requires all sex offenders to register for life and eliminates the petition for relief by a sex offender.

Dean G. SkelosCodes Committee

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S638Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Relating to assessment exemptions for living quarters for a parent or grandparent

Relates to assessment exemptions for living quarters for a parent or grandparent.

Martin J. GoldenReal Property Taxation Committee

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A10106Assembly· Moved May 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Provides that the owner of a building shall be subject to a fine for violations which impede egress from the building during a fire or other emergency evacuation

Provides that the owner of a building shall be subject to a fine for violations which impede egress from the building during a fire or other emergency evacuation.

Robert SweeneyGovernmental Operations Committee

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A10080Assembly· Moved May 3, 2012· Referred to children and families

Relates to the basis for removal of children; provides a safe harbor for a non-abusive spouse to report abuse while retaining custody of children

Relates to the basis for removal of children; provides a safe harbor for a non-abusive spouse to report abuse while retaining custody of children.

Rafael EspinalChildren And Families Committee

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A10082Assembly· Moved May 3, 2012· Referred to social services

Relates to prohibiting illegal drug use and authorizing random drug testing of individuals receiving public assistance

Relates to prohibiting illegal drug use; authorizes random drug testing of individuals receiving public assistance.

Andrew GoodellSocial Services Committee

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A9786Assembly· Moved May 3, 2012· Substituted by s6639

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

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

Robert SweeneyOn the Assembly floor

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A9560AssemblyS6670· Moved May 3, 2012· Substituted by s6670

Authorizes remote net metering by farm and non-residential customer-generators using micro-hydroelectric generating equipment

Authorizes remote net metering by farm and non-residential customer-generators using micro-hydroelectric generating equipment.

Anthony BrindisiOn the Assembly floor

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A9126Assembly· Moved May 3, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Changes references from developmental centers to developmental disabilities services offices in relation to on-site client advocacy

Changes references from developmental centers to developmental disabilities services offices in relation to on-site client advocacy.

Harvey WeisenbergStricken

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A6699Assembly· Moved May 3, 2012· Advanced to third reading cal.510

Requires the owners of public vessels intending to operate on the navigable waters of the state to obtain marine protection and indemnity insurance

Requires public vessels operating in New York state to carry marine protection and indemnity insurance; permits excess line brokers to provide marine liability insurance; allows owners of public…

Robin SchimmingerOn the Assembly floor

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A614Assembly· Moved May 3, 2012· Advanced to third reading cal.499

Establishes the department of corrections shall provide an inmate, upon his or her discharge, with educational information about the prevention of HIV

Establishes the department of corrections and community supervision shall provide an inmate, upon his or her discharge, with educational information about the prevention of human immunodeficiency…

Crystal Peoples-StokesOn the Assembly floor

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S7339Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to insurance

Requires six months notice when cancelling the insurance policy of any small business

Requires six months notice when cancelling the insurance policy of any small business.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Insurance Committee

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S7318Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to higher education

Provides that vacancies in the office of regent shall be filled by appointment

Provides that vacancies in the office of regent shall be filled by appointment.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S7316Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to insurance

Provides that written notice of premium rate changes be given not less than sixty days prior to the effective date of such rate changes

Provides written notice of premium rate changes not less than sixty days prior to the effective date of such rate changes.

George D. MaziarzInsurance Committee

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S7305SenateA10023· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Relates to the qualifications of members of the gaming commission

Relates to the qualifications of members of the gaming commission.

Jeffrey D. KleinRacing, Gaming And Wagering CommitteeEconomy

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S7286Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to health

Enacts bill of adoptee rights clarifying language and procedures for obtaining birth certificates and medical histories for adoptees

Enacts Bill of Adoptee Rights clarifying language and procedures for obtaining birth certificates and medical histories of adoptees; permits an adopted adult to access certain records when they…

Andrew J. LanzaHealth Committee

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A10061Assembly· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to social services

Relates to requiring the homestead exemption used in the calculation for the public assistance to be the same as the homestead exemption under the cplr

Requires the homestead exemption used in the calculation for the public assistance to be the same as the homestead exemption under the civil practice law and rules.

Andrew GoodellSocial Services Committee

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A10056Assembly· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to governmental employees

Relates to military service credit for members of the armed forces who received a Kosovo Campaign Medal

Relates to military service credit for members of the armed forces who received a Kosovo Campaign Metal.

Daniel P. LosquadroGovernmental Employees Committee

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A10055AssemblyS7266· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Directs the department of environmental conservation to grant Robert Zickmund, Sr. a license to fish conch

Directs the department of environmental conservation to grant Robert Zickmund, Sr. a license to fish conch.

Daniel P. LosquadroEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

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S7266Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Directs the department of environmental conservation to grant Robert Zickmund, Sr. a license to fish conch

Directs the department of environmental conservation to grant Robert Zickmund, Sr. a license to fish conch.

Kenneth P. LaValleEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A10031Assembly· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to election law

Requires that a notation be printed beside the names of voters who requested an absentee ballot

Requires that a notation be printed beside the names of voters who requested an absentee ballot.

William ColtonElection Law Committee

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S7226Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Prohibits method of payment pricing of gasoline

Prohibits method of payment pricing of gasoline, wherein the price per gallon of motor fuel of like grade or quality that is offered for sale or sold by a retail outlet using a credit or debit card…

Kenneth P. LaValleConsumer Protection Committee

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S7036Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Amend and recommit to elections

Enacts the "2012 Fair Elections Act"

Enacts the "2012 fair elections act"; relates to providing for optional partial public financing of certain election campaigns in this state; relates to identification of the source of certain…

John L. SampsonElections Committee

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S6673Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to the authority to impose a sentence of a fine and conditional discharge upon conviction for the offense of driving while ability impaired

Relates to the authority to impose a sentence of a fine and conditional discharge upon conviction for the offense of driving while ability impaired.

Stephen M. SalandCodes Committee

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S6672Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to codes

Authorizes a judicial hearing officer to accept a guilty plea when assigned to conduct a trial

Authorizes a judicial hearing officer to accept a guilty plea when assigned to conduct a trial.

Stephen M. SalandCodes Committee

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S6120Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the city of Niagara Falls, county of Niagara, to reduce the speed limit in downtown Niagara Falls

Authorizes the city of Niagara Falls, county of Niagara, to reduce the speed limit in downtown Niagara Falls to 25 miles per hour.

Mark GrisantiTransportation Committee

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A8802Assembly· Moved May 2, 2012· Amend and recommit to agriculture

Prohibits the sale of food products containing melatonin to minors

Prohibits the sale of food products containing melatonin to minors; exempts food products naturally containing melatonin.

Edward BraunsteinAgriculture Committee

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A8410Assembly· Moved May 2, 2012· Amend and recommit to higher education

Requires the specification of health professional's credentials in advertisements

Requires the specification of health professional's credentials in advertisements for such health professional's services.

Joseph MorelleHigher Education Committee

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A7857Assembly· Moved May 2, 2012· Recommitted to finance

Relates to the definition of qualified agencies

Relates to the definition of qualified agencies; adds public defenders, legal aid societies, and assigned counsel administrators.

Joseph LentolFinance Committee

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S5012SenateA7403· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to higher education

Permits doctors of chiropractic to form limited liability companies

Permits doctors of chiropractic to form limited liability companies.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Higher Education CommitteeEducation

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S4740Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to a motor vehicle accident prevention course for drivers convicted of driving while intoxicated or while under the influence of drugs

Relates to a motor vehicle accident prevention course for drivers convicted of driving while intoxicated or while under the influence of drugs.

Owen H. JohnsonTransportation Committee

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S4199Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Includes writer salaries and fees within production costs eligible for the empire state film production credit

Includes writer's salaries and fees within production costs eligible for the empire state film production credit.

Kemp HannonFinance Committee

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A6563Assembly· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Clarifies the time in which the public service commission must act upon certain petitions

Clarifies the time in which the public service commission must act upon certain petitions.

James F. BrennanEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S3871Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Prohibits expenditure of state, local or public authority moneys relating to federal terrorism trials in the state of New York

Prohibits the expenditure of state, local and public authority moneys relating to any civilian criminal trial of enemy combatants for acts of terrorism in any federal court in the state of New York.

Andrew J. LanzaWays And Means Committee

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A5606Assembly· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to electric capacity and power procurement

Relates to electric capacity and power procurement; further relates to the powers of the Long Island power authority respecting portfolio management services.

James F. BrennanEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S3426Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Tax credit for the purchase of voltage regulation technology

Provides for a tax credit for the purchase of voltage regulation technology equal to fifty percent of the cost, up to a $1000 limit for all voltage regulation technology; provides for standards to…

Michael H. RanzenhoferFinance Committee

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S3349Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to the judicial diversion program for alcohol and substance abuse offenders

Relates to the judicial diversion program for alcohol and substance abuse offenders; requires court to consider, review and document evidence relating to a defendant's propensity for violent conduct…

John J. BonacicCodes Committee

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S3336Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to codes

Imposes additional fines when a person fails to pay his or her fines or fails to complete counseling or community service when mandated

Imposes additional fines when a person fails to pay his or her fines or fails to complete counseling or community service when mandated for unlawful possession of marihuana or unlawful possession of…

Michael H. RanzenhoferCodes Committee

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