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

S255Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation
Requires parking spaces reserved for handicapped persons to be marked as tow-away zones
Requires parking spaces clearly identified for the use by handicapped persons to be marked as tow-away zones.
George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee
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S253Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
Provides free use of state parks for senior citizens
Provides free use of state parks for residents of this state age 62 or older, including on weekends and public holidays.
George D. MaziarzCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee
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S245Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Makes permanent provisions governing licenses to sell at retail for consumption off the premises

Makes permanent provisions governing licenses to sell at retail for consumption off the premises.

George D. MaziarzInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S244Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Mandates ignition interlock devices for school buses

Mandates ignition interlock devices for school buses manufactured after July 1, 2013; authorizes school boards to determine the specifics of retrofitting school buses manufactured prior to such…

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S246Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Requires a report on the economic impact of ATV related tourism

Requires a report on the impact of all-terrain vehicles and motorized recreation vehicles.

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

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S243Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes no public entity, nor any officer or employee thereof, shall require a person's social security number to appear on certain public records

Establishes no public entity, nor any officer or employee thereof, shall require a person's social security number to appear on certain public records.

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S242Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to alcoholism and drug abuse

Establishes additional penalties for prohibited sales of alcoholic beverages

Provides that a person who illegally sells, gives away or delivers an alcoholic beverage to a minor shall have his or her license to drive a motor vehicle suspended for a period of thirty days for a…

George D. MaziarzAlcoholism And Drug Abuse Committee

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S237Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Includes portable x-ray services and laboratory and other diagnostic procedures provided in mobile settings as covered services for medical assistance

Includes portable x-ray services and laboratory and other diagnostic procedures provided in mobile settings pursuant to the order of a physician as covered services for medical assistance; defines…

George D. MaziarzHealth Committee

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S238Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to immunity for certain employers providing information relating to a former employee to a prospective employer who is an elder care facility

Provides civil immunity for certain employers who provide information relating to a former employee to a prospective employer, nursing home or elder care facility unless such information is…

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S240Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Requires a manufactured home park owner or operator to give every manufactured home resident a copy of their resident's bill of rights

Requires a manufactured home park owner or operator to give every manufactured home resident a copy of their resident's bill of rights; requires the conspicuous posting of such bill of rights;…

George D. MaziarzHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S234Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Establishes the local historian for any municipality in the county of Niagara shall be appointed by the chief executive officer of such municipality

Establishes the county historian for the county of Niagara and the local historian for any city, town or village located within the county of Niagara shall be appointed by the chief executive…

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

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S235Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the issuance of distinctive license plates for recipients of the conspicuous service cross or their spouses

Authorizes the issuance of distinctive license plates for recipients of the conspicuous service cross or their spouses; requires payment of the regular registration fee and an additional, one-time…

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S236Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Removes the Niagara section of the thruway from the control of the thruway authority and puts it under the department of transportation's control; repealer

Removes the Niagara section of the thruway from the control of the thruway authority and puts it under the department of transportation's control.

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S232Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Relates to the administration of property tax assessments for certain orchards and vineyards

Relates to the administration of property tax assessments for certain orchards and vineyards; establishes the portion of the value of orchard or vineyard land eligible for real property tax…

George D. MaziarzConsumer Protection Committee

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S229Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to the crimes of criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree and grand larceny in the third degree

Establishes the possession of stolen items from a museum, historical society, historical site or cemetery as criminal possession of stolen property in the 3rd degree and the theft of item or items…

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S225Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to plea bargains in felony sex offense cases; provides that certain pleas shall result in certain minimum punishments

Provides that where a defendant is charged with a felony sex offense, then any plea of guilty must be or must include at least a plea of guilty to a sex felony.

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S226Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Establishes a civilian medal of valor for conspicuous and unselfish acts of valor, heroism or courage in assisting any other person

Establishes a civilian medal of valor for conspicuous and unselfish acts of valor, heroism or courage in assisting any other person; creates within the executive department, a civilian medal of…

George D. MaziarzFinance Committee

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S223Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Prohibits rescinding certain real property tax exemptions on real property owned by siblings

Provides for a real property tax exemption on real property owned by siblings, one of whom is over 65, once granted, shall not be rescinded solely because of the death of the older sibling as long…

George D. MaziarzLocal Government Committee

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S218Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Establishes tuition awards for members of the reserve armed forces of the United States

Establishes tuition awards for members of the reserved armed forces of the United States; eligibility for such tuition benefit shall be determined by the education services offices of the division…

George D. MaziarzHigher Education Committee

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S214Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Requires the furnishing of a copy of a child's birth certificate at the time of enrollment of such child into a child day care center

Enacts "Trenton's law"; requires that a parent or legal guardian furnish a copy of a child's birth certificate at the time of enrollment of such child into a child day care center; provides that if…

George D. MaziarzChildren And Families Committee

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S213Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Directs telecommunication corporations to provide call center service assistance from centers located within the state

Directs telecommunications corporations to provide call center service assistance from centers located within the state and such corporations' service area; includes a list of what services must be…

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S209Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Establishes no adverse action shall be taken against an insured who has made inquiries related to his or her insurance policy or had filed certain claims

Establishes no adverse action shall be taken against an insured based, in whole or in part, on the fact that the insured has made inquiries related to his or her insurance policy or had filed a…

George D. MaziarzInsurance Committee

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S208Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Provides veto power to the governor over acts of the power authority of the state of New York

Provides veto power to the governor over acts of the power authority of the state of New York.

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S211Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Relates to the time period which an application for refund can be made when the refund is based on a clerical error or unlawful entry

Relates to the time period which an application for refund can be made when the refund is based on a clerical error or unlawful entry by allowing a full refund without time limitation.

George D. MaziarzLocal Government Committee

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S212Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Requires pharmaceutical drug manufacturers and wholesalers to annually disclose all gifts to certain health care practitioners

Enacts the New York state pharmaceutical drug manufacturer and wholesaler disclosure act; requires pharmaceutical drug manufacturers and wholesalers to annually report to the New York department of…

George D. MaziarzHealth Committee

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S207Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Waives certain fishing and hunting fees for members of the United States armed forces and the state militia in active service

Waives certain fishing and hunting fees for members of the United States armed forces and the state militia in active service.

George D. MaziarzEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S210Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to improvements and upgrades at the Niagara project

Provides that fifty per centum of all additional power made available from improvements and upgrades at the Niagara project shall be deemed "additional expansion power" and shall be allocated to…

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S199Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Relates to the period of validity of certificates attesting to the satisfactory completion of an approved police basic training program

Relates to the period of validity of certificates attesting to the satisfactory completion of an approved police basic training program awarded by the executive director of the municipal police…

George D. MaziarzLocal Government Committee

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S206Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Abolishes the market clearing price

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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S200Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Relates to the small claims assessment review program

Permits non-occupying owners of one, two, and three family structures to file claims with the small claims assessment review program established by the supreme court.

George D. MaziarzLocal Government Committee

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S201Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to registration of street rods and custom vehicles

Relates to registration of street rods and custom vehicles; provides for a one time registration fee; exempts such vehicles from certain equipment and inspection requirements.

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S203Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Permits owners of house coaches to terminate insurance without surrendering registration and license plates

Permits owners of house coaches to terminate insurance without surrendering registration and license plates.

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S204Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to social services

Relates to criminal history records of maintenance employees in adult residential health and assisted living facilities

Relates to criminal history records of maintenance employees in adult residential health and assisted living facilities.

George D. MaziarzSocial Services Committee

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S194Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Relates to the assessed valuation of certain real property used for residential real property in the county of Orleans

Exempts Orleans county from the requirement that the assessed value of residential real property used for rental purposes take into account the impact of any rent restrictions, affordability…

George D. MaziarzLocal Government Committee

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S197Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Creates the "New York state civil war 150th anniversary commemoration commission"

Creates the "New York state civil war 150th anniversary commemoration commission" to plan and execute an organized series of reenactment tourism events.

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

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S196Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Makes provisions regarding safety of certain employees of the office of mental health, including certain staffing ratios and filling of staff vacancies

Makes provisions regarding safety of certain employees of the office of mental health: provides that the commissioner of the office of mental health shall direct that in outpatient programs no…

George D. MaziarzMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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S191Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Establishes a process for the siting of electric generating facilities and repowering projects

Establishes a process for the siting of electric generating facilities; establishes the intervenor account.

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S189Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Establishes the power authority of the state of New York shall make low cost hydropower available to certain hospitals

Establishes the power authority of the state of New York shall make low cost hydropower available to hospitals located within the counties of Niagara and Orleans.

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S182Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Requires hospitals to notify patients of a non-participating physician or health care provider providing treatment at a participating hospital

Requires hospitals to notify patients of a non-participating physician or health care provider providing treatment at a participating hospital.

George D. MaziarzHealth Committee

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S188Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to the disclosure of special care offered to persons with Alzheimer's disease or dementia

Makes provisions relating to the disclosure of special care offered to persons with Alzheimer's disease or dementia; requires any facility that offers, advertises, markets or otherwise promotes…

George D. MaziarzHealth Committee

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S184Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Eliminates the use of income from pensions of New York state, local governments and the federal government from the calculation of income for the purposes of financial aid

Eliminates the use of income from pensions of New York state, local governments and the federal government from the calculation of income for the purposes of financial aid.

George D. MaziarzHigher Education Committee

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S185Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Authorizes vocational education and extension boards to permit students who receive home instruction to participate in vocational education courses

Authorizes vocational education and extension boards to permit students who receive home instruction to participate in vocational education courses when requested by parent or guardian who resides…

George D. MaziarzEducation Committee

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S186Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Provides for notice to municipalities of proposed planning or zoning actions by county planning agency or regional planning council

Provides for notice to municipalities of proposed planning or zoning actions by a neighboring municipality; such notice to be given by the county planning agency or regional planning council having…

George D. MaziarzLocal Government Committee

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S187Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Increases the penalty for assaults involving a sports official

Makes the intentional causing of physical injury to a sports official the class D felony of assault in the second degree; creates class B misdemeanor of aggravated harassment of a sports official…

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S183Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Permits counties, towns, cities and villages to dispose of drugs by incineration without first obtaining a variance

Permits counties, towns, cities and villages to dispose of drugs by incineration without first obtaining a variance.

George D. MaziarzEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S179Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Enacts the "Niagara parks reinvestment act"

Enacts the "Niagara parks reinvestment act"; requires fifty percent of parking revenue generated at state parks in the county of Niagara to be deposited in the Niagara parks reinvestment fund;…

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

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S178Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Exempts wholesale distributors from complying with the provisions of the pistol and revolver ballistic identification databank

Exempts wholesale distributors from complying with the provisions of the pistol and revolver ballistic identification databank; defines a wholesale distributor as a person, firm or corporation that…

George D. MaziarzConsumer Protection Committee

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S180Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Requires parents to submit proof of age and nature of parental relation upon enrolling child in school

Requires persons in parental relation to an individual or a person required to attend school to submit proof of age and parental relation to school in which individual is enrolled; requires school…

George D. MaziarzEducation Committee

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S181Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Enacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act

Enacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act; creates statewide nursing recruitment incentive and retention pilot initiatives; establishes the New York state nursing recruitment…

George D. MaziarzLabor Committee

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S176Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Provides that health insurance coverage may not deny reimbursements because the registered laboratory providing laboratory services has not been approved

Provides that health insurance coverage may not deny reimbursements because the registered laboratory providing laboratory services has not been approved by the insurer or other entity; provides…

George D. MaziarzInsurance Committee

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