Bills by

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Senator

6,983 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →addabbo@senate.state.ny.us

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

6,983 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

S6789Senate· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Referred to local government
Authorizes the enactment of zoning laws and ordinances to regulate formula retail uses
Authorizes the enactment of zoning laws and ordinances to regulate formula retail uses; defines "formula retail uses".
Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee
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A9645Assembly· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Referred to insurance
Relates arbitration of claims under the comprehensive motor vehicle insurance reparations act
Relates to fair settlement practices under the comprehensive motor vehicle insurance reparations act; requires mandatory arbitration of no-fault disputes.
Joseph MorelleInsurance Committee
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A9644Assembly· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to providing for the use of treatment guidelines in the no-fault system

Relates to providing for the use of treatment guidelines in the no-fault system; prohibits insurers from paying any charge which exceeds the applicable fee schedule or which is not provided for…

Joseph MorelleInsurance Committee

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A9651Assembly· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Referred to codes

Authorizes detention when a defendant presents a clear and convincing likelihood of danger to society, the community or any person

Authorizes detention when a defendant presents a clear and convincing likelihood of danger to society, the community or any person.

Michael SimanowitzCodes Committee

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A9646Assembly· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to fair claims settlement practices under the comprehensive motor vehicle insurance reparations act

Relates to fair claims settlement practices under the comprehensive motor vehicle insurance reparations act; requires a medical provider to present information that the services billed are medically…

Joseph MorelleInsurance Committee

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A9653Assembly· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Makes technical corrections to the conservation easement tax credit

Makes technical corrections to the conservation easement tax credit.

Fred ThieleWays And Means Committee

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A9632Assembly· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Held for consideration in environmental conservation

Provides that the open season for hunting coyotes shall be all year long

Provides that the open season for hunting coyotes shall be all year long.

Sean T. HannaEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A9630AssemblyS6617· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Referred to labor

Designates discrimination against employees for failure to meet certain ticket quotas as a class A misdemeanor

Designates discrimination against employees for failure to meet certain ticket quotas as a class A misdemeanor.

Karim CamaraLabor CommitteeEconomy

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A9628Assembly· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Held for consideration in 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.

Daniel BurlingEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A9626AssemblyS6789· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Referred to local governments

Authorizes the enactment of zoning laws and ordinances to regulate formula retail uses

Authorizes the enactment of zoning laws and ordinances to regulate formula retail uses; defines "formula retail uses".

Fred ThieleLocal Governments CommitteeLocal Government

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S6170Senate· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Amend (t) and recommit to finance

Relates to a prohibition on diversion of funds dedicated to public transportation systems

Relates to a prohibition on diversion of funds dedicated to public transportation systems.

Martin J. GoldenFinance Committee

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S4507Senate· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Referred to insurance

Permits an insurer to rescind or retroactively cancel a policy in certain circumstances

Permits an insurer to rescind or retroactively cancel a policy in certain circumstances involving a staged or fraudulent accident.

Martin J. GoldenInsurance Committee

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A6899Assembly· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Amend and recommit to environmental conservation

Relates to the use of ultra low sulfur diesel fuel and the best available technology by the state

Relates to the use of ultra low sulfur diesel fuel and the best available technology by the state.

Dennis H. GabryszakEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A3485Assembly· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to the collection of mercury containing thermostats

Relates to the collection of mercury-containing thermostats.

Robert SweeneyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A2744Assembly· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Advanced to third reading cal.418

Prohibits cancellation, non-renewal or conditioning renewal of automobile insurance when dispute as to pending claim exists

Prohibits cancellation, non-renewal or conditioning renewal of automobile insurance of a policyholder solely as a result of a dispute or a complaint pending against the insurer.

N. Nick PerryOn the Assembly floor

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A2364Assembly· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Advanced to third reading cal.417

Increases the penalties imposed upon gas and electric utilities for failure to file or correct an annual report with the public service commission

Increases the penalties imposed upon gas and electric utilities for failure to file or correct an annual report with the public service commission; such penalties shall not be more than one-tenth of…

Andrew HevesiOn the Assembly floor

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S2004Senate· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes the crime of unlawful procurement of clients, patients or customers

Establishes the crime of unlawful procurement of clients, patients or customers for knowingly acting as a runner, or using, soliciting, directing, hiring or employing another person to act as a…

Dean G. SkelosCodes Committee

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S1685Senate· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to crime of staging a motor vehicle accident

Creates the crimes of staging a motor vehicle accident in the first, second and third degrees; prohibits acting as a passenger or an operator of a motor vehicle with intent to defraud; by means of…

James L. SewardCodes CommitteeLegal

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S1543Senate· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Referred to codes

Increases penalties for theft of a motor vehicle when a child under 16 is in or on such vehicle

Increases penalties for theft of a motor vehicle when a child under 16 is in or on such vehicle.

Dean G. SkelosCodes Committee

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S1311Senate· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Substituted by a2088

Relates to veterans with disabilities

Authorizes veterans with disabilities who were classified as veterans and used such classification in his or her original appointment or promotion and were later classified as a veteran with…

Kenneth P. LaValleOn the Senate floor

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S1271Senate· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Referred to transportation

Increases the penalties for driving with a suspended or revoked license

Increases the penalties for driving with a suspended or revoked license.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Transportation Committee

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S1042Senate· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to the crime of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle

Relates to the crime of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle; adds other motor vehicle related crimes as predicate crimes which may increase punishment for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in the…

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

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S594Senate· Moved Mar 22, 2012· Referred to health

Authorizes any prosecutor of competent jurisdiction to receive referrals from certain agencies

Authorizes any prosecutor of competent jurisdiction to receive referrals from certain agencies.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Health Committee

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A9622Assembly· Moved Mar 21, 2012· Referred to racing and wagering

Authorizes off-track betting corporations to host video lottery terminals

Authorizes off-track betting corporations to host video lottery terminals.

Steven EnglebrightRacing And Wagering Committee

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A9584Assembly· Moved Mar 21, 2012· Substituted by s6755

Makes technical corrections to descriptions of certain assembly and senate districts

Makes technical corrections to descriptions of certain assembly and senate districts.

John McEnenyOn the Assembly floor

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A7585Assembly· Moved Mar 21, 2012· Referred to health

Requires general hospitals to establish policies/procedures regarding domestic violence; to establish training programs; to designate staff to coordinate services

Requires hospitals to establish policies and procedures regarding domestic violence; establishes ongoing training programs on domestic violence for all current and new hospital employees; designates…

Charles LavineHealth Committee

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S4758Senate· Moved Mar 21, 2012· Referred to ways and means

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.

Catharine YoungWays And Means Committee

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S4373Senate· Moved Mar 21, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides for the seizure and forfeiture of vehicles, vessels and aircraft used in counterfeit goods

Provides for the seizure and forfeiture of vehicles, vessels and aircraft used in counterfeit goods.

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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A6406AssemblyS7205· Moved Mar 21, 2012· Referred to children and families

Provides for mandatory revocation or suspension of the firearms license of an individual against whom an order or temporary order of protection has been issued

Provides for the mandatory revocation or suspension of the firearms license of, and eligibility therefor of an individual against whom an order or temporary order of protection has been issued,…

Helene WeinsteinChildren And Families CommitteeHealth

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A5305Assembly· Moved Mar 21, 2012· Amend and recommit to local governments

Requires a three year moratorium on unfunded mandates from the legislature; repeals existing unfunded mandates

Requires a three year moratorium on unfunded mandates from the legislature; invalidates legislation that does not contain a detailed fiscal note identifying a funding source for certain costs to a…

Dean MurrayLocal Governments Committee

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A4488Assembly· Moved Mar 21, 2012· Referred to codes

Enacts the domestic violence escalation prevention act

Enacts the domestic violence escalation prevention act including certain offenses against members of the same family or household within the definition of serious offense.

Rory LancmanCodes Committee

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S2467Senate· Moved Mar 21, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Requires the deposit, into the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, of a portion of the sales tax collected on each gallon of motor fuel sold at retail

Requires the deposit, into the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, of a portion of the sales tax collected on each gallon of motor fuel sold at retail.

Tom LibousWays And Means Committee

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A2494Assembly· Moved Mar 21, 2012· Referred to codes

Requires the judge in a criminal proceeding or in a family court proceeding, upon issuance of an order of protection to inquire as to the possession of a firearm by the defendant or respondent

Requires the judge in a criminal proceeding or in a family court proceeding, upon issuance of an order of protection, to inquire as to the ownership of a firearm by the defendant or respondent.

Daniel O'DonnellCodes Committee

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S2169Senate· Moved Mar 21, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides enhanced sentencing for the offenses of criminal possession of a weapon and criminal sale of a firearm

Provides enhanced sentencing for the offenses of criminal possession of a weapon and criminal sale of a firearm where such offenses occur at the residence of a child under age of fourteen.

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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A1986Assembly· Moved Mar 21, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes the crime of aggravated domestic violence

Establishes the crime of aggravated family offense when a person has committed a specified offense and has been convicted of one or more specified offenses within the past five years.

Linda RosenthalCodes Committee

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S464Senate· Moved Mar 21, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment of police officers, peace officers, court officers, emergency medical technicians or paramedics

Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment of police officers, peace officers, court officers, emergency medical technicians or paramedics; provides that such crime is a class E felony.

Michael F. NozzolioCodes Committee

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S6772Senate· Moved Mar 20, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Requires a health impacts assessment for horizontal gas drilling and high-volume hydraulic fracturing

Requires a health impact assessment for horizontal gas drilling and high-volume hydraulic fracturing; imposes a moratorium on such activities pending adoption and implementation of the final health…

Tony AvellaEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A9619Assembly· Moved Mar 20, 2012· Held for consideration in mental health

Requires providers of services for the developmentally disabled to perform certain duties

Requires providers of services for the developmentally disabled to perform certain duties relating to providing a medical examination whenever an allegation of abuse or neglect of a child or adult…

Harvey WeisenbergMental Health CommitteeHealth

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A9600Assembly· Moved Mar 20, 2012· Referred to education

Requires notification by the superintendent of a school district to a transfer school/school district where an employee or volunteer has a report of child abuse in an educational setting

Requires notification by the superintendent of a school district to a transfer school/school district where an employee or volunteer has a report of child abuse in an educational setting;…

Andrew HevesiEducation Committee

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A9608Assembly· Moved Mar 20, 2012· Referred to local governments

Establishes the electronic bond sale pilot program for counties, cities, towns, villages and school districts

Establishes the electronic public bond sale pilot program for counties, cities, towns, villages and school districts; such provisions shall remain in effect for 3 years.

Amy PaulinLocal Governments Committee

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A9598Assembly· Moved Mar 20, 2012· Referred to education

Requires immediate termination of employees or volunteers convicted of any crime involving child abuse in an educational setting

Requires immediate termination of employees or volunteers convicted of any crime involving child abuse in an educational setting.

Andrew HevesiEducation Committee

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A9596Assembly· Moved Mar 20, 2012· Held for consideration in health

Relates to establishing a prescription drug registry; requires practitioners to check such registry

Relates to establishing a prescription drug registry; requires practitioners to check such registry.

Al GrafHealth Committee

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A9592Assembly· Moved Mar 20, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Enacts the hire veterans now act

Enacts the "hire veterans now act", which establishes a tax credit for employers who hire certain veterans for a period of one year.

Michael CusickWays And Means Committee

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