Bills by

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Senator

7,001 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →addabbo@senate.state.ny.us

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

7,001 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

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

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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S2942Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides for immediate notification to a complainant, in the manner specified by the complainant, of the service of an ex parte order of protection

Provides for immediate notification to a complainant, in the manner specified by the complainant, of the service of an ex parte order of protection.

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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A4085Assembly· Moved May 2, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Makes the subdirectory of sexually violent predators free of charge and searchable with anonymity

Makes the subdirectory of sexually violent predators free of charge and searchable with anonymity.

Dennis H. GabryszakStricken

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S2502Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Provides for state reimbursement for lost tax revenue due to devaluation of land as a result of toxic contamination

Provides for state reimbursement for lost tax revenue due to devaluation of land as a result of toxic contamination.

Roy J. McDonaldWays And Means Committee

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A2546Assembly· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Makes provisions regarding the siting of environmental facilities in minority communities or economically distressed areas

Makes various provisions regulating the location of environmental facilities to insure equity of treatment for minority communities or economically distressed areas; requires environmental impact…

J. Gary PretlowEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1759Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Exempts wholesalers from filing annual information returns with the commissioner of taxation and finance for sales made to and from farm wineries

Exempts wholesalers from filing annual information returns with the commissioner of taxation and finance for sales made to and from farm wineries.

Kenneth P. LaValleFinance Committee

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S1677Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Enacts the "improper payments reporting and reduction act" to require state agencies to annually report on its improper payments and to seek a reduction thereof

Enacts the "improper payments reporting and reduction act" to require state agencies to annually report on their improper payments and to seek to reduce or eliminate such payments.

Jeffrey D. KleinGovernmental Operations Committee

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S1542Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to correction

Makes the failure of a sex offender to appear at his or her registration determination hearing a class D felony

Expands the statement of notice of a registration determination hearing to be given to a sex offender to include notice of the right to counsel and that the failure to appear shall be a violation of…

Dean G. SkelosCorrection Committee

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S1544Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to correction

Makes the failure of a sex offender to register or verify pursuant to sex offender registration act, or working on an ice cream truck a class D felony

Makes the failure of a sex offender to register or verify pursuant to the provisions of the sex offender registration act or violation of the prohibition on sex offenders being employed on a motor…

Dean G. SkelosCorrection Committee

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S1538Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Provides for transfer of guardianship and custody of infants abandoned pursuant to the abandoned infant protection act

Provides procedures for the care and custody of infants determined to be abandoned; creates process to facilitate freeing abandoned infants for adoption if a parent does not claim custody within…

Dean G. SkelosJudiciary Committee

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S1522Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to correction

Requires a sex offender to state whether he or she resides within 1/2 mile of any elementary or secondary school

Requires a sex offender to state, on a verification form, the name of any school for children in grades pre-kindergarten through twelfth which is located within a one-half mile radius of such…

Jeffrey D. KleinCorrection Committee

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A1274Assembly· Moved May 2, 2012· Amend (t) and recommit to local governments

Amends the NY government reorganization and citizen empowerment act; repealer

Amends the NY government reorganization and citizen empowerment act, relating to the requirements for consolidation or dissolution of certain local government entities.

Michelle SchimelLocal Governments Committee

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S1208Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to transportation

Prohibits operation of any motor vehicle equipped with device which affects the operation of traffic-control signals

Prohibits the operation of any motor vehicle equipped with a device which affects the operation of traffic-control signals; provides that the possession of such a device shall constitute a traffic…

Owen H. JohnsonTransportation Committee

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S816Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to social services

Directs that a certain annual service fee between the custodial and noncustodial parent be evenly distributed

Directs that a certain annual service fee of twenty-five dollars between the custodial and noncustodial parent be evenly distributed.

Kenneth P. LaValleSocial Services Committee

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S754Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to codes

Authorizes use of closed-circuit television for the testimony of domestic violence victim witnesses in a criminal proceeding

Authorizes use of closed-circuit television for the testimony of domestic violence victim witnesses in a criminal proceeding subject to the same restrictions as are applicable to child witnesses.

Catharine YoungCodes Committee

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S597Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to correction

Prohibits sex offenders from being entitled to licenses as state certified and licensed real estate appraisers

Prohibits sex offender from being entitled to licenses as state certified and licensed real estate appraisers; requires real estate appraisers convicted of sex offenses to, within five days of the…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Correction Committee

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S512Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to correction

Requires the employment address of certain sex offenders to be reported to the division of criminal justice services

Requires the employment address of certain sex offenders to be reported to the division of criminal justice services.

George D. MaziarzCorrection Committee

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S487Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to codes

Authorizes the court to order sexual offenders on probation to terms of imprisonment which run consecutively to sentences already being served

Authorizes the court to order sexual offenders on probation, where such probation has been revoked, to terms of imprisonment which run consecutively to sentences already being served.

Joseph E. RobachCodes Committee

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S356SenateA9153· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to correction

Relates to level three designation for certain sex offenders under the sex offender registration act

Relates to level three designation for certain sex offenders under the sex offender registration act; provides for a level three designation under the sex offender registration act for persons…

Joseph E. RobachCorrection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

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S7154Senate· Moved May 1, 2012· Referred to higher education

Relates to establishing the state university commercialization facilities use policy

Relates to establishing the state university commercialization facilities use policy.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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A10013Assembly· Moved May 1, 2012· Referred to health

Includes difluoroethane in the definition of a "hazardous substance" and requires warning labels on products containing difluoroethane

Includes difluoroethane in the definition of a "hazardous substance" and requires warning labels on products containing difluoroethane.

Mark C. JohnsHealth Committee

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A9999Assembly· Moved May 1, 2012· Referred to ways and means

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…

Fred ThieleWays And Means Committee

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A9387Assembly· Moved May 1, 2012· Reported referred to codes

Authorizes roadside farm markets to sell wine from up to two farm, special or micro-wineries located within 20 miles

Authorizes licensed roadside farm markets to sell wine from up to two farm or special wineries or micro-wineries located within 20 miles of such licensed roadside farm market.

William MageeCodes Committee

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A9149Assembly· Moved May 1, 2012· Reported referred to ways and means

New York solar industry development and jobs act of 2012

Creates the New York solar industry development and jobs act of 2012; relates to establishment of solar incentive programs by the public service commission, the power authority of the state of New…

Steven EnglebrightWays And Means Committee

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A8689Assembly· Moved May 1, 2012· Referred to higher education

Creates the New York DREAM fund commission and makes family tuition accounts available to account owners who provide a taxpayer identification number

Creates the New York DREAM fund commission, which shall be committed to advancing the educational opportunities of children of immigrants through scholarship programs that provide assistance with…

Francisco MoyaHigher Education Committee

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A8621Assembly· Moved May 1, 2012· Held for consideration in judiciary

Excludes a statement of apology or regret, made by a health care provider, as an admission of liability

Excludes a statement of apology or regret, made by a health care provider, as an admission of liability in a malpractice lawsuit.

Sandy GalefJudiciary Committee

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S5883Senate· Moved May 1, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Includes the attacks on September 11, 2001 in courses of instruction in patriotism and citizenship

Includes the attacks on September 11, 2001 in courses of instruction in patriotism and citizenship.

Jack M. MartinsFinance Committee

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S5565Senate· Moved May 1, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Enacts "Renee's law" to provide greater protection and disclosure to employees of facilities where juvenile delinquents and youthful offenders are placed

Enacts "Renee's Law"; directs the commissioner of children and family services to provide training to all employees of programs and facilities in which youth are placed or committed; grants access…

Catharine YoungFinance Committee

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A8013Assembly· Moved May 1, 2012· Reported referred to ways and means

Directs the commissioners of health and environmental conservation to study and develop a long term strategy to encourage outdoor environmental education and recreation opportunities in New York state

Directs the commissioners of health and environmental conservation to study and develop a long term strategy to encourage and promote outdoor environmental education and recreational opportunities…

Aileen GuntherWays And Means Committee

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