Bills by

Neil D. Breslin

Senator

10,455 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →breslin@senate.state.ny.us

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

10,455 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

S6043Senate· Moved May 8, 2012· Amend and recommit to rules
Directs the superintendent of state police to develop and institute child-sensitive arrest policies and procedures
Directs the superintendent of state police to develop and institute child-sensitive arrest policies and procedures for instances where police are arresting an individual who is a parent, guardian or…
Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee
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A8407Assembly· Moved May 8, 2012· Enacting clause stricken
Relates to the Medicaid reimbursement rate for counties in calendar year 2012 and each succeeding calendar year
Relates to the Medicaid reimbursement rate for counties in calendar year 2012 and each succeeding calendar year; reduces the annual increase over the prior year's trend factor to the lesser of 2% or…
Andrew GoodellStricken

A7645Assembly· Moved May 8, 2012· Amend and recommit to children and families

Relates to written notification to schools of a student's placement in foster care

Relates to written notification to schools of a student's placement in foster care.

Barbara ClarkChildren And Families Committee

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A7572Assembly· Moved May 8, 2012· Reported referred to codes

Prohibits the sale or offering for sale of toys, and liquids, foods and beverages in containers, for children 3 or younger, containing bisphenol A

Prohibits the sale or offering for sale of toys, and liquids, foods and beverages in containers, for children 3 or younger, containing bisphenol A.

Steven EnglebrightCodes Committee

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A7404Assembly· Moved May 8, 2012· Amend (t) and recommit to housing

Provides that the low income housing tax credits shall be treated as overpayments of the applicable tax, to be credited or refunded

Provides that the low income housing tax credits shall be treated as overpayments of the applicable tax, to be credited or refunded.

Vito LopezHousing Committee

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S5048Senate· Moved May 8, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Permits certain nurses and patients to exercise the authority under the existing nurse practice act for the provision of care at home

Permits certain nurses and patients to exercise the authority under the existing nurse practice act for the provision of care at home.

Kemp HannonFinance Committee

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A6477Assembly· Moved May 8, 2012· Referred to transportation

Prohibits a person from operating a motor vehicle with children under the age of 8 in the front seat in most cases

Prohibits a person from operating a motor vehicle with children under the age of 8 in the front seat in most cases; makes limited exceptions.

Sandy GalefTransportation Committee

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S4003Senate· Moved May 8, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to the crime of endangering the welfare of a child

Creates a new class D violent felony offense of endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree; the current offense of endangering the welfare of a child is converted to the second degree…

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S3912Senate· Moved May 8, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes the crimes of vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter in an active work zone and intrusion into an active work zone

Establishes the crimes of vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter in an active work zone and intrusion into an active work zone.

Diane J. SavinoCodes Committee

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A4408Assembly· Moved May 8, 2012· Referred to codes

Requires a police officer upon the arresting of a youth or upon the issuing of an appearance ticket to notify the parent or person legally responsible for such youth

Relates to the issuance of arrest warrants and appearance tickets upon a youth; provides for the police officer to immediately notify the parent or other person legally responsible for the care of…

N. Nick PerryCodes Committee

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A2675Assembly· Moved May 8, 2012· Reported referred to codes

Requires disclosure of environmental conservation permit applicant's record of compliance with state, federal, and foreign environmental regulations

Requires applicants to the department of environmental conservation for permits to disclose information concerning other permits held and/or revoked, enforcement actions, criminal convictions, fees…

William ColtonCodes Committee

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A2231Assembly· Moved May 8, 2012· Referred to health

Establishes a cause of action by residents of adult facilities to petition for temporary or permanent receivership

Establishes a cause of action by residents of adult facilities to petition for temporary or permanent receivership of any such facility in violation of the provisions of law, rules and regulations…

Peter RiveraHealth Committee

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A1843Assembly· Moved May 8, 2012· Reported referred to codes

Includes wildlife animals as those subject to the animal cruelty provisions

Includes wildlife animals as those subject to the animal cruelty provisions of the agriculture and markets law.

Linda RosenthalCodes Committee

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S1621Senate· Moved May 8, 2012· Referred to codes

Creates the crime of aggravated criminal conduct

Creates the class E felony of aggravated criminal conduct; provides that a person is guilty of aggravated criminal conduct when such person commits a class A misdemeanor and has been convicted of…

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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A997Assembly· Moved May 8, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Allows an action for unlawful discriminatory practice to be brought within three years after dismissal for administrative convenience

Authorizes the institution of a suit in any court of competent jurisdiction alleging a violation of the human rights law for a period of three years after the dismissal of a complaint for…

Crystal Peoples-StokesInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A643Assembly· Moved May 8, 2012· Referred to finance

Authorizes department of transportation to survey areas with a high incidence of pedestrian accidents involving senior citizens

Authorizes department of transportation to conduct a statewide survey to determine areas with a high incidence of pedestrian accidents involving senior citizens; requires commissioner to undertake a…

Barbara ClarkFinance Committee

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S847Senate· Moved May 8, 2012· Referred to agriculture

Increases from 50 to 100 acres, the acreage of farm woodland that qualifies as land used in agricultural production for agricultural assessment purposes

Increases from 50 to 100 acres, the acreage of farm woodland that qualifies as land used in agricultural production for agricultural assessment purposes.

Catharine YoungAgriculture Committee

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A10122Assembly· Moved May 7, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Creates a small business electric energy tax credit

Creates a small business electric energy tax credit; the term "business related electricity usage" shall refer to electrical power usage to further the economic activity of the taxpayer at the…

Naomi RiveraWays And Means Committee

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A10121Assembly· Moved May 7, 2012· Referred to labor

Creates a jobs development incentive income tax credit available to employers who employ individuals previously receiving unemployment

Creates a job development incentive income tax credit available to employers who employ individuals previously receiving unemployment.

Naomi RiveraLabor Committee

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A10117Assembly· Moved May 7, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to providing oversight and monitoring the operations of an independent system operator

Relates to providing oversight and monitoring of the operations of an independent system operator; authorizes the public service commission to provide oversight and requires annual reports on the…

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S7393Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Referred to labor

Enacts the "Higher Education Employment Protection Act"

Enacts the "Higher Education Employment Protection Act"; provides that an offer of employment or assignment made to a part-time faculty employee by a higher education institution which is contingent…

Joseph E. RobachLabor Committee

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S7391Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Prevents gas and electric companies from expanding transmission lines or electric generating facilities for lines and facilities originating outside of New York

Prevents gas and electric companies from expanding transmission lines or electric generating facilities for lines and facilities originating outside of New York.

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S7325Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Amend and recommit to health

Eliminates the requirement that prescription drugs covered by a managed care provider be in the atypical antipsychotic therapeutic class

Eliminates the requirement that prescription drugs covered by a managed care provider be in the atypical antipsychotic therapeutic class.

Kemp HannonHealth CommitteeHealth

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S7051Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Amend and recommit to environmental conservation

Requires the commissioner of environmental conservation to establish standards for inspection and certification of green roofs and provides for a green roof installation credit

Requires the commissioner to establish standards for and a program of inspection and certification of green roofs prior to and after installation, including standards for environmentally acceptable…

Jeffrey D. KleinEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S6944Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Substituted by a9941

Relates to the definition of certain covered projects; relates to making certain provisions of the authorities budget office permanent

Relates to the definition of certain covered projects; relates to making certain provisions of the authorities budget office permanent.

Martin J. GoldenOn the Senate floor

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S6846Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Substituted by a9659

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

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

Michael F. NozzolioOn the Senate floor

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A9700Assembly· Moved May 7, 2012· Amend and recommit to social services

Relates to recipients of public assistance who lack appropriate child care

Relates to recipients of public assistance who lack appropriate child care.

Vanessa GibsonSocial Services Committee

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S6729Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Requires the department of environmental conservation to issue documentation of hunter safety course completion

Requires the department of environmental conservation to issue documentation of hunter safety course completion.

Patrick M. GallivanEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S6659Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Substituted by a9480

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.

John J. BonacicOn the Senate floor

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S6612Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Relates to restricting eminent domain powers of transportation corporations that are electric corporations

Restricts eminent domain powers of transportation corporations that are electric corporations under certain circumstances where projects extend beyond territorial borders of the United States.

George D. MaziarzStricken

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S6462Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Substituted by a9224

Relates to the application of the Iranian energy sector divestment act to public authorities and SUNY and CUNY

Provides for the application of the Iranian energy sector divestment act to public authorities and SUNY and CUNY; prohibits certain contracts.

Dean G. SkelosOn the Senate floor

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S6184Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Provides for the licensure of rehabilitation counselors by the department of education

Provides for the licensure of rehabilitation counselors who treat emotional, cognitive and other disorders, by the department of education; provides for the establishment of a state board therefor;…

Jeffrey D. KleinStricken

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A8385Assembly· Moved May 7, 2012· Amend and recommit to ways and means

Establishes a small business tax credit for the employment of disabled persons

Establishes a small business tax credit for the employment of disabled persons.

Michael CusickWays And Means Committee

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A6818Assembly· Moved May 7, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the time for submission of operating and capital budget of the metropolitan transportation authority

Changes the time for submission of the operating and capital budget of the metropolitan transportation authority from July to September and allows the MTA to submit the operating and capital budget…

Vivian CookCorporations, Authorities And Commissions 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

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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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A1955Assembly· Moved May 7, 2012· Amend and recommit to real property taxation

Provides a $500,000 supplemental valuation impact grant to the West Valley central school district during the 2012 - 2013 school year

Provides a $500,000 supplemental valuation impact grant to the West Valley central school district to the 2012-2013 school year.

Joseph GiglioReal Property Taxation Committee

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S695Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors and items not defined as a tobacco product or approved by the FDA as a tobacco use cessation or harm reduction

Prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors; prohibits distribution or sale of any item containing or delivering nicotine that is not defined by law as a tobacco product or approved by the…

Jeffrey D. KleinStricken

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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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S558Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Amend and recommit to crime victims, crime and correction

Creates the offenses of aggravated sale of a firearm and aggravated sale of a firearm to a minor

Creates the offenses of aggravated sale of a firearm and aggravated sale of a firearm to a minor.

Ruben DiazCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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