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

S535Senate· Moved May 7, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken
Requires certain employers shall establish qualified transportation fringe benefit programs for employees
Requires employers with fifty or more employees shall establish qualified transportation fringe benefit programs consistent with section 132 of the internal revenue code; defines terms; provides…
Jeffrey D. KleinStricken
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S7390Senate· Moved May 4, 2012· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
Relates to resources of the New York state thoroughbred breeding and development fund
Relates to resources of the New York state thoroughbred breeding and development fund.
Roy J. McDonaldRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee
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S6842Senate· Moved May 4, 2012· Amend and recommit to energy and telecommunications

Requires the power authority to conduct an analysis of the economic viability of certain electric generating facilities

Requires the power authority to conduct an analysis of the economic viability of certain electric generating facilities.

Catharine YoungEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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A6266Assembly· Moved May 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Clarifies the definition of "permanent place of abode" for the purposes of the residency rules under the personal income tax

Provides that a permanent place of abode shall not include a dwelling that is owned, leased, or maintained by the individual or the individual's spouse where such dwelling is not used as the…

Fred ThieleWays And Means Committee

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A3410Assembly· Moved May 4, 2012· Amend and recommit to ways and means

Recodifies the small business innovation research program within the New York state foundation for science, technology and innovation; repealer

Recodifies the small business innovation research program within the New York state urban development corporation act; alters provisions under the small business innovation research program…

Robin SchimmingerWays And Means Committee

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A10100Assembly· Moved May 3, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Authorizes the county of Rockland to issue bonds and impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes to fund such bonds

Authorizes the county of Rockland to issue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed eighty million dollars for the specific purpose of liquidating the projected accumulated deficit in…

Ellen C. JaffeeWays And Means 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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A10078Assembly· Moved May 3, 2012· Referred to transportation

Transfers the operation of the alcohol and drug rehabilitation program from the department of motor vehicles to the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services; repealer

Transfers the operation of the alcohol and drug rehabilitation program from the department of motor vehicles to the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services.

Steven CymbrowitzTransportation Committee

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A10084Assembly· Moved May 3, 2012· Referred to cities

Requires the New York city police department to release an annual report disclosing the racial, ethnic and gender makeup of the police force

Requires the New York city police department to release an annual report disclosing the racial, ethnic and gender makeup of the police force to the division of criminal justice services.

Hakeem JeffriesCities Committee

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S7388Senate· Moved May 3, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates the conversion of domestic reciprocal medical malpractice insurers and the premium rates and surcharges for medical malpractice insurance

Relates to the conversion of domestic reciprocal medical malpractice insurers and the premium rates and surcharges for medical malpractice insurance.

Tom LibousInsurance Committee

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S7139Senate· Moved May 3, 2012· Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations

Amends the definition of place of public accommodation, resort or amusement for the purposes of the human rights law

Amends the definition of place of public accommodation, resort or amusement for the purposes of the human rights law.

Carl L. MarcellinoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A8374Assembly· Moved May 3, 2012· Advanced to third reading cal.518

Requires automobile manufacturers to provide the original purchaser or lessee with information that would extend coverage beyond the original warranty expiration

Requires automobile manufacturers to directly, or through affiliated dealerships, provide the original purchaser or lessee with information about parts of warranty coverage that would extend…

Jeffrey DinowitzOn the Assembly floor

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A2951Assembly· Moved May 3, 2012· Advanced to third reading cal.505

Relates to disseminating information regarding overweight and underweight children

Relates to disseminating information regarding overweight and underweight children.

Felix OrtizOn the Assembly floor

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A1846Assembly· Moved May 3, 2012· Advanced to third reading cal.504

Relates to state policy regarding the preservation of the unique qualities of the nighttime sky

Relates to state policy regarding the preservation of the unique qualities of the nighttime sky.

Linda RosenthalOn the Assembly floor

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A1199Assembly· Moved May 3, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Exempts compensation for active military service from inclusion in a resident's adjusted gross income

Exempts compensation for active military service from inclusion in a resident's adjusted gross income under certain circumstances.

Stephen HawleyWays And Means Committee

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S7387SenateA10765· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to health

Directs the commissioner of health to establish demonstration projects providing for equity investment in the operation of residential health care facilities

Directs the commissioner of health to establish demonstration projects providing for equity investment in the operation of residential health care facilities.

Kemp HannonHealth CommitteeHealth

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S7385Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Enacts the "food retail establishment subsidization for healthy communities act"

Enacts the "food retail establishment subsidization for healthy communities act" (FRESH Communities); provides loans, loan guarantees, interest subsidies and grants to businesses, municipalities,…

Kemp HannonCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S7377Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to eliminating net operating loss carryback deductions

Relates to eliminating net operating loss carryback deductions.

Kevin S. ParkerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S7376Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Creates the small business innovation research/small business technology transfer technical assistance program

Creates the small business innovation research/small business technology transfer technical assistance program.

Patrick M. GallivanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S7366Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Establishes environmental standards for public authorities

Establishes environmental standards for public authorities.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Corporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S7360Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to finance

Prohibits increase in state general fund spending in any fiscal year following a fiscal year in which the state has a surplus

Prohibits increase in state general fund spending in any fiscal year following a fiscal year in which the state has a surplus.

Greg BallFinance Committee

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S7363Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Implements provisions to protect credit reports of certain consumers

Implements provisions to protect credit reports of certain consumers.

Liz KruegerConsumer Protection Committee

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S7357Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to insurance

Regulates the conducting of examinations under oath of claimants for first party benefits under no-fault motor vehicle insurance

Regulates the conducting of examinations under oath of claimants for first party benefits under no-fault motor vehicle insurance.

Michael F. NozzolioInsurance Committee

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S7355Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to health

Defines perinatal depression, requires the provision of perinatal depression education, and the provision of a screening and data reporting plan for the state

Defines perinatal depression, requires the provision of perinatal depression education, and the provision of a screening and data reporting plan for the state.

Liz KruegerHealth Committee

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S7354Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to health

Directs the commissioner of health to establish a demonstration program authorizing private capital investments and private equity interests in hospitals

Directs the commissioner of health to establish a demonstration program authorizing private capital investments and private equity interests in hospitals.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S7346Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to education

Establishes the New York entrepreneur program act

Establishes the New York entrepreneur program act authorizing SUNY to accept startup businesses into a loan deferral and repayment program.

Martin J. GoldenEducation Committee

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S7333Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to requiring the superintendent of financial services to fairly calculate compliance with minimum loss ratios in the Healthy New York insurance program

Relates to requiring the superintendent of financial services to fairly calculate compliance with minimum loss ratios in the Healthy New York insurance program.

James L. SewardInsurance 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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S7315Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Permits state lottery winners to remain anonymous to the general public

Permits state lottery winners to remain anonymous to the general public.

George D. MaziarzRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S7317Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes the multiple dwelling carbon emissions reduction tax abatement

Establishes the multiple dwelling carbon emissions reduction tax abatement; provides a tax abatement for an owner of a multiple dwelling with at least five units, the heating system of which has…

George D. MaziarzInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S7311Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to the definition of employer for purposes of group health insurance

Relates to the definition of employer for purposes of group health insurance.

James L. SewardInsurance 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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S7299Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to local government

Authorizes the Erie and Niagara County soil and water conservation districts to study runoff reduction volume when applied to soil profiles and topography within such counties

Authorizes the Erie and Niagara County soil and water conservation districts to study runoff reduction volume when applied to soil profiles and topography within such counties.

George D. MaziarzLocal Government Committee

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S7292Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for certain military service during the Iranian hostage crisis

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for certain military service during the Iranian hostage crisis.

Michael F. NozzolioCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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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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S7285Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes the New York state independent budget office

Creates the New York state independent budget office with a director to be appointed by a special committee composed of the assembly speaker and minority leader, the temporary president and minority…

Joseph A. GriffoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S7287Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to cities

Establishes the "New York city construction safety task force"

Establishes the "New York city construction safety task force" to advise the city on issues related to safety in the construction industry in New York city and to propose changes in rules and…

Tony AvellaCities Committee

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A10063Assembly· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to labor

Provides that requirements to report wage information to employees may be waived for employers deemed to pose a lower risk of underpayment of wages

Provides that requirements to report wage information to employees may be waived for employers deemed to pose a lower risk of underpayment of wages, provided that an employee may request a copy of…

Charles LavineLabor 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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S7273Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to higher education

Provides for the licensing and regulation of the profession of reflexology

Provides for the licensing and regulation of the profession of reflexology.

Tom LibousHigher Education Committee

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S7270Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to social services

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.

Ruben DiazSocial Services Committee

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S7271Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to banks

Enacts the Home Equity Fraud Act to control improper activities by home improvement contractors and finance companies

Enacts the "Home Equity Fraud Act" to control improper activities by home improvement contractors and finance companies; prohibits mortgage brokers or agents from acting as home improvement…

Ruben DiazBanks 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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S7269Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

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.

James S. AlesiCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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