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

S4885SenateA2425· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Reported and committed to finance
Requires office of alcoholism and substance abuse services to establish a curriculum for course of instruction on adolescent problem gambling in grades 4 through 12
Requires the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services, in consultation with the education department, to establish a course of instruction on adolescent problem gambling which may be…
Jeffrey D. KleinFinance CommitteeFinance
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A7271Assembly· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means
Provides motor fuel tax exemption for sales of diesel motor fuel made to commercial fishermen

S4818Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to the distribution of the state register

Relates to the distribution of the state register; requires the department of state make available at no cost an online version of the weekly state register, quarterly index and any special issues…

David CarlucciGovernmental Operations Committee

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S4765Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Amend and recommit to transportation

Requires the use of seatbelts by volunteer firefighters

Requires the use of seatbelts by volunteer firefighters; provides exception for vehicles which do not have restraint systems provided by the manufacturer or to volunteer firefighters not seated…

John J. FlanaganTransportation Committee

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S4760Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Creates mental illness and chemical dependence initiative

Creates a public education initiative designed to eliminate stigma and misinformation about mental illness and chemical dependence among military service members.

Roy J. McDonaldFinance Committee

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S4514Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Requires multiple liens on farm property to be paid in chronological order, with the earliest lien being paid off first and the most recent being paid last

Requires multiple liens on farm property to be paid in chronological order, with the earliest lien being paid off first and the most recent being paid last.

Tom LibousReal Property Taxation Committee

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S4382Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Enacts the child custody reform act

Enacts the child custody reform act to provide uniform statewide standards for the litigation and mediation of child custody disputes; provides for an initial planning conference between the judge…

Andrew J. LanzaFinance Committee

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A6812Assembly· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Referred to agriculture

Relates to the creation of an advisory board within the department of agriculture and markets on food safety and inspection programs

Requires the creation of a nine member advisory board within the department of agriculture and markets on food safety and inspection programs; such board is to advise, counsel and confer with the…

Vivian CookAgriculture Committee

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S3816Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Amend and recommit to civil service and pensions

Authorizes the city of Mount Vernon to offer certain retirement options to Paul D'Amore, Christopher Grieco, Wendell Griffin, Erin Holly, Thomas Joy, Patsy Leone and Jeremy Villanueva

Authorizes the city of Mount Vernon to offer certain retirement options to Paul D'Amore, Christopher Grieco, Wendell Griffin, Erin Holly, Thomas Joy, Patsy Leone and Jeremy Villanueva, police…

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S3641Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Referred to transportation

Designates particular town roads as low-volume roads and sets new special standards for maintenance of such roads

Permits the designation of low volume roads and minimum maintenance roads by town boards and enacts provisions relating to the maintenance, improvement and repair of such roads.

Joseph A. GriffoTransportation Committee

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S3584Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Amend and recommit to rules

Enacts the "2012 Campaign Finance Reform Act"

Enacts the "2012 Campaign Finance Reform Act"; provides for optional partial public financing of certain election campaigns in this state; limits personal use of campaign funds; establishes certain…

Eric AdamsRules Committee

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S3546Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Referred to transportation

Creates the teen driver safety commission

Creates the teen driver safety commission consisting of 12 members; requires the commission to study, examine and review the issue of teen driver safety; requires the commission to report its…

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S3423Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Provides a mental hygiene legal service to certain patients or residents of residential healthcare facilities

Provides a mental hygiene legal service to patients or residents of residential healthcare facilities who have been admitted directly from a facility and who have a chronic mental illness and are…

Roy J. McDonaldFinance Committee

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A5039Assembly· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or expression and includes offenses regarding gender identity or expression under the hate crimes statute

Prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or expression; defines "gender identity or expression" as having or being perceived as having a gender identity, self image, appearance, behavior or…

Richard GottfriedInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A4363Assembly· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Amend and recommit to education

Provides for the development and implementation of statewide school nutrition standards, for the review of school wellness policies

Provides for the development and implementation of statewide school nutrition standards for food and beverages that are sold to students and for the review of school wellness policies.

Daniel O'DonnellEducation Committee

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A2521Assembly· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Referred to education

Amends provisions relating to the information which must be included on applications for absentee ballots for school district elections

Relates to the information which must be included on applications for absentee ballots for school district elections.

Sandy GalefEducation Committee

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S2352Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to instruction on the history of people with disabilities

Relates to instruction on the history of people with disabilities.

Mark GrisantiEducation Committee

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S2200Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Amend and recommit to rules

Enacts the New York state fair pay act

Enacts the "New York State fair pay act"; provides that it shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employer to discriminate between employees on the basis of sex, race and/or national origin…

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S1994SenateA4137· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Substituted by a4137

Makes the director of the state office for the aging a member of the emergency services council

Makes the director of the state office for the aging a member of the emergency services council.

Martin J. GoldenOn the Senate floor

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A2097Assembly· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to food service waste reduction

Relates to food service waste reduction; prohibits the use of polystyrene foam by contractors and lessees who deal with the state through state and municipal contracts.

Brian KavanaghEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1809Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Referred to higher education

Mandates attendance by members appointed by the governor at meetings of councils of state-operated institutions

Mandates attendance by members appointed by the governor at meetings of councils of state-operated institutions.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S1682Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Designates the quartz variety Herkimer Diamond as the official state mineral

Designates the quartz variety Herkimer Diamond as the official state mineral.

James L. SewardGovernmental Operations Committee

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S1458Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Referred to health

Authorizes agreements for county, city and town social services departments to access death certificates maintained by the department of public health

Authorizes agreements for county, city and town social services departments to access death certificates maintained by the department of public health.

Kenneth P. LaValleHealth Committee

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S1076SenateA6610· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Referred to higher education

Requires the inclusion of a fiscal note with the adoption of resolutions or rules and regulations governing educational institutions, which have a fiscal impact

Requires the inclusion of a fiscal note with the adoption of a resolution or change in the rules and regulations governing educational institutions which have a fiscal impact.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education CommitteeEducation

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S1025Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Extends dram shop liability to cover persons who sell false forms of identification to persons under 21 years of age who cause injury or damages while intoxicated

Extends dram shop liability to cover persons who sell forms of false identification to persons under 21 years of age who cause injury or damages while intoxicated or whose ability is impaired.

Jeffrey D. KleinJudiciary Committee

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S828Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Enables employees to receive electronic confirmation of direct deposit in lieu of paper pay stubs

Enables employees to receive electronic confirmation of direct deposit in lieu of paper pay stubs; authorizes rules and regulations by the comptroller for electronic confirmation system; requires…

Toby Ann StaviskyWays And Means Committee

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S345Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Redefines "campground" for the purposes of the Adirondack park

Redefines "campground" for the purposes of the Adirondack park and regulation by the Adirondack park agency; defines such term as a parcel of land with 5 or more campsites, including buildings and…

Betty LittleEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S134Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Relates to allowing a physically disabled surviving spouse who was married to an enhanced STAR qualifying individual to continue to receive the exemption

Relates to allowing a physically disabled surviving spouse who was married to an enhanced STAR qualifying individual to continue to receive the exemption even if the surviving spouse is not…

Betty LittleReal Property Taxation Committee

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S7104Senate· Moved Apr 27, 2012· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Eases certain restrictions on the conducting of games of chance and bingo for charitable purposes

Eases certain restrictions on the conducting of games of chance for charitable purposes; authorizes auxiliary members of authorized organizations to operate games of chance; authorizes conducting of…

Jeffrey D. KleinRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S7093Senate· Moved Apr 27, 2012· Referred to higher education

Relates to the innovation and commercialization functions of state universities

Relates to the innovation and commercialization functions of the state university.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S7090Senate· Moved Apr 27, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Provides for the refund of certain member contributions

Provides for the refund of certain member contributions.

Martin J. GoldenCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S7084Senate· Moved Apr 27, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to penalties for the crimes relating to methamphetamine laboratory operations

Relates to penalties for the crimes relating to methamphetamine laboratory operations, including criminal possession of methamphetamine manufacturing materials and unlawful manufacture of…

Thomas F. O'MaraCodes Committee

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S7076Senate· Moved Apr 27, 2012· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Establishes certain rights for shareholders in limited-profit housing companies

Establishes certain rights for shareholders in limited-profit housing companies.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S7080Senate· Moved Apr 27, 2012· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Relates to sex offender risk assessment instruments

Relates to sex offender assessment instruments.

Liz KruegerCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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A9973Assembly· Moved Apr 27, 2012· Referred to higher 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.

Joseph LentolHigher Education Committee

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A9978Assembly· Moved Apr 27, 2012· Reference changed to cities

Relates to excluding vehicles designed for paratransit transportation from the definition of for-hire vehicle

Relates to excluding vehicles designed for paratransit transportation from the definition of for-hire vehicle.

Micah KellnerWays And Means Committee

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A9980Assembly· Moved Apr 27, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Establishes a lien, for the benefit of a campground owner, on the recreational vehicle of a campground guest for unpaid charges at a campground

Establishes a lien, for the benefit of a campground owner, on the recreational vehicle of a campground guest for unpaid charges at a campground.

Addie JenneJudiciary Committee

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A9979Assembly· Moved Apr 27, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Eliminates the separate utility class in New York city

Eliminates the separate utility class (class 3) in New York city.

Dan QuartReal Property Taxation Committee

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A9965Assembly· Moved Apr 27, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Clarifies the recordkeeping requirements for the earned income tax credit and the enhanced earned income tax credit

Clarifies the recordkeeping requirements for the earned income tax credit and the enhanced earned income tax credit.

Marcos CrespoWays And Means Committee

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S7073Senate· Moved Apr 27, 2012· Referred to codes

Creates an electronic arraignment pilot program for the Colonie town court; repealer

Creates an electronic arraignment pilot program for the Colonie town court.

Neil D. BreslinCodes Committee

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S7072SenateA9983· Moved Apr 27, 2012· Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities

Relates to the definition of autism

Relates to the definition of autism.

Roy J. McDonaldMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

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A9336Assembly· Signed Apr 27, 2012· Signed chap.26

Permits Onondaga county to collaborate with other counties with respect to operating and maintaining a foreign trade zone

Permits Onondaga county to collaborate with other counties with respect to operating and maintaining a foreign trade zone.

William MagnarelliSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A9158Assembly· Signed Apr 27, 2012· Signed chap.25

Relates to licensing of establishments where animals or fowls are slaughtered; extender

Relates to licensing of establishments where animals or fowls are slaughtered; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Barbara ClarkSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S6064Senate· Signed Apr 27, 2012· Signed chap.27

Authorizes the appointment of supervising staff in the city school district of the city of Syracuse by the superintendent of such district

Authorizes the appointment of supervising staff in the city school district of the city of Syracuse by the superintendent of such district.

John A. DeFranciscoSigned by Governor

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A7096Assembly· Moved Apr 27, 2012· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Provides that a lender may receive not more than 20% of the future appreciation of property secured by a reverse mortgage granted to a person 60 years old or older

Provides that a lender providing a reverse mortgage to a person who is 60 years of age or older may receive not more than 20% of the future appreciation of property secured by the mortgage as…

Herman D. FarrellJudiciary Committee

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S7064Senate· Moved Apr 26, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Clarifies the recordkeeping requirements for the earned income tax credit and the enhanced earned income tax credit

Clarifies the recordkeeping requirements for the earned income tax credit and the enhanced earned income tax credit.

David CarlucciInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S7061Senate· Moved Apr 26, 2012· Referred to higher education

Requires mandatory continuing education for mental health practioners

Requires thirty-six hours of mandatory continuing education for mental health practitioners during each triennial registration period; makes related provisions.

Joseph E. RobachHigher Education Committee

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S7054Senate· Moved Apr 26, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides for the revocation of the license of any premises found by the state liquor authority on 3 or more occasions to have committed violations

Provides for the revocation of the license of any premises found by the state liquor authority on 3 or more occasions, during any 24 consecutive month period of time, to have committed violations;…

Jeffrey D. KleinInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A9957Assembly· Moved Apr 26, 2012· Referred to veterans' affairs

Relates to real property tax exemptions for disabled veterans

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

Kenneth ZebrowskiVeterans' Affairs Committee

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