Sponsored bills

Authorizes the sealing of certain records of conviction or adjudication

Authorizes the sealing of certain records of penal law convictions or youthful offender adjudications.

Joseph LentolCodes Committee

Relates to the discontinuation of utility service to residential customers

Relates to the discontinuation of utility service to residential customers.

Aravella SimotasEnergy Committee

Congratulating Johan Santana on throwing the first no-hitter in the 50-year history of the New York Mets on June 1, 2012

Francisco MoyaAdopted

Adopted

Honoring John Anthony Franco for his commitment to preserving Italian-American heritage

Donna LupardoAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 17th Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade

Sheldon SilverAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 10-16, 2012, as Family Physician Week in the State of New York

Michael CusickAdopted

Adopted

Authorizes the village of Deferiet, county of Jefferson to discontinue the use of certain lands as parklands

Authorizes the village of Deferiet, county of Jefferson to discontinue the use of certain lands as parklands.

Kenneth BlankenbushLocal Governments Committee

Authorizes gambling on professional sporting events and athletic events sponsored by universities or colleges

Authorizes gambling on professional sporting events and athletic events sponsored by universities or colleges at betting facilities located at thoroughbred and harness racetracks operating in this…

David WeprinRacing And Wagering Committee

Relates to the composition of the New York City housing authority

Relates to the composition of the New York City housing authority.

Vito LopezRules Committee

Relates to the designation of polling places

Relates to the designation of polling places.

Michael CusickElections Committee

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

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

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

Authorizes the town of New Windsor, in the county of Orange, to grant a real property tax assessment reduction for the 2011 assessment roll for a certain parcel

Authorizes the town of New Windsor, in the county of Orange, to grant a real property tax assessment reduction for the 2011 assessment roll for a certain parcel of land that was destroyed by…

Nancy CalhounReal Property Taxation CommitteeHousing

Requires reimbursement for surgical first assistant services

Requires reimbursement for surgical first assistant services.

Charles LavineWays And Means Committee

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

Relates to technical corrections

Relates to technical corrections to clarify the duties and responsibilities of the Office of Fire Prevention and Control.

Greg BallFinance Committee

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

Signed into law

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

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

Authorizes certain care and treatment to injured employees

Authorizes certain care and treatment to injured employees receiving workers' compensation benefits; relates to massage therapy services.

Keith L.T. WrightWays And Means Committee

Provides that a private third party may contract with a property owner to pay real property taxes in exchange for transfer of liens on the property to the transferee

Provides that a private third party may contract with a property owner to pay real property taxes in exchange for transfer of liens on the property to the transferee.

Joseph MorelleInsurance Committee

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

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

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

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

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

Relates to requirements for unit pricing in certain retail stores

Relates to requirements for unit pricing in certain non-chain convenience stores.

Jeffrey DinowitzOn the Assembly floor

Authorizes people to hunt by crossbow in the county of Cortland

Authorizes people to hunt by crossbow in the county of Cortland.

Barbara LiftonOn the Assembly floor

Provides mandate relief to local school districts

Allows BOCES to serve as a clearinghouse for substitute teachers; allows BOCES to provide career services to students in border states.

Sandy GalefEducation Committee

Provides that the disposition of a future estate not subject to a condition precedent vests per stirpes

Relates to the disposition to issue or brothers and sisters of testator not to lapse and the application to class dispositions.

Charles LavineJudiciary Committee

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

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

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

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

Relates to real property tax exemptions for disabled veterans

Increases real property tax exemptions for combat veterans who are 100% permanently disabled.

Andrew J. LanzaFinance Committee

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

Establishes December third as "International Day of Persons with Disabilities"

Establishes December third as "International Day of Persons with Disabilities".

Crystal Peoples-StokesOn the Assembly floor

Relates to the release of mental hygiene records pertaining to allegations and investigations of abuse or mistreatment

Relates to the release of mental hygiene records pertaining to allegations and investigations of abuse or mistreatment.

Harvey WeisenbergMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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

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

Allows certain not-for-profits to make purchases through use of county contracts

Allows certain not-for-profits to make purchases through use of county contracts.

Sandy GalefLocal Government Committee

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

Relates to exemptions available to veterans

Relates to exemptions available to veterans.

Kenneth P. LaValleFinance Committee

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

Clarifies the scope of the term "educational institution"

Clarifies the scope of the term "educational institution".

Daniel O'DonnellInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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

Relates to standards of performance for wastewater facilities

Relates to standards of performance for wastewater facilities.

Robert SweeneyOn the Assembly floor