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

S174Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to social services
Provides that before a person may receive public assistance benefits, he or she must submit to a drug test
Provides that before a person may receive public assistance benefits, he or she must submit to and pass a drug test.
George D. MaziarzSocial Services Committee
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S167Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government
Exempts certain assessors in small municipalities from having to file financial disclosure statements
Exempts certain assessors in small municipalities from having to file financial disclosure statements.
George D. MaziarzLocal Government Committee
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S170Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Establishes age sixteen as the minimum age for assisting in the conduct of any game of bingo

Establishes age sixteen as the minimum age for assisting in the conduct of any game of bingo.

George D. MaziarzRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S169Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to elections

Establishes no school shall serve as a polling place

Establishes no polling place shall be located on the premises of any public or private elementary or secondary school or a school for preschool children.

George D. MaziarzElections Committee

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S171Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Permits the sale of food items complementary to wine by retailers licensed to sell liquor at retail for consumption off premises

Permits the sale of food items complementary to wine by retailers licensed to sell liquor at retail for consumption off premises, such food items to be sold only at the same time as one or more…

George D. MaziarzCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S172Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to alerting all public and non-public schools of the state in the event of a general threat against the schools of the state

Relates to alerting all public and non-public schools of the state in the event of a general threat of a terroristic nature against a single, multiple or all of the schools of the state; requires…

George D. MaziarzEducation Committee

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S165Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Expands application of additional penalties for repeat driving while intoxicated offenses to vehicular drug related offenses

Expands the requirement of mandatory imprisonment or community service for repeat convictions of driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired by drugs and commercial vehicle alcohol offenses;…

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S163Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Permits a social worker or other professional to provide emotional support to a vulnerable elderly person testifying in certain grand jury proceedings

Permits a social worker, rape crisis counselor, or other professional to provide emotional support to a vulnerable elderly person testifying in certain grand jury proceedings provided that the…

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S161Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Makes provisions relating to the allocation of hydroelectric power within the area of the Niagara project

Enables small manufacturing facilities which occupy former manufacturing facilities of over 100,000 square feet to be evaluated as a single unit for the purpose of complying with the criteria for…

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S162Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes definitions with respect to larceny from mentally disabled or mentally incapacitated persons

Establishes definitions with respect to larceny from mentally disabled or mentally incapacitated persons; sets forth an affirmative defense if the defendant appropriated the property in the course…

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S160Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Establishes procedures for the collection of overpayments from health care providers

Establishes procedures for the collection of overpayments from health care providers; requires insurers to notify health care professionals regarding billing codes; and requires certain contracts…

George D. MaziarzInsurance Committee

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S158Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Defers eligible lists for persons called to active duty in military service

Defers eligible lists for persons called to active duty in military service.

George D. MaziarzCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S154Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Doubles maximum income limitations for volunteer firefighters

Doubles maximum income limitations for volunteer firefighters who have been members for 5 or more years.

George D. MaziarzCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S157Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Relates to the right to cancel a membership campground contract

Provides the right to cancel a membership campground contract where the purchaser has been a member for at least five years, is medically unable to utilize the facilities, has paid all dues and fees…

George D. MaziarzConsumer Protection Committee

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S156Senate· Moved Jan 4, 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.

George D. MaziarzCodes Committee

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S153Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Prohibits the New York state department of tax and finance from charging a fee for applications for a certificate of registration pursuant to a re-registration program

Prohibits the New York state department of tax and finance from charging a fee for applications for a certificate of registration pursuant to a re-registration program.

George D. MaziarzInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S146Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Exempts veterans eighty-five years of age and older from the obligation to pay New York state income tax

Exempts veterans eighty-five years of age and older from the obligation to pay New York state income tax.

George D. MaziarzInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S143Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to exempting religious organizations from the temporary state energy and utility service conservation assessment fee

Exempts revenues derived from religious organizations from the temporary state energy and utility service conservation assessment fee.

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S145Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Enacts the "aquatic nuisance species coalition participation act"

Enacts the "aquatic nuisance species coalition participation act"; authorizes the department of environmental conservation to participate in the Great Lakes aquatic nuisance species coalition.

George D. MaziarzEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S144Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Limits the amount held in mortgage escrow accounts to a one month reserve

Limits the amount held in mortgage escrow accounts to a one month reserve.

George D. MaziarzLocal Government Committee

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S140Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Permits N.Y. state and N.Y. city teachers' retirement system members to claim retirement credit for up to 10 years of federal teaching service

Permits New York state teachers' and New York city teachers' retirement system members to obtain retirement credit for up to ten years of federal teaching service, including service with VISTA, Head…

George D. MaziarzCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S142Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Increases penalties for certain alcohol related driving convictions

Increases penalties for repeat driving while ability impaired conviction committed within the preceding ten years or for a fourth conviction for a similar offense.

George D. MaziarzTransportation Committee

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S141Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Makes certain amendments concerning zone pricing of gasoline

Makes certain amendments concerning zone pricing of gasoline.

George D. MaziarzConsumer Protection Committee

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S4844Senate· Signed Sep 23, 2011· Signed chap.572

Directs the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to allow Nik Wallenda to traverse the Niagara River Gorge on a high wire

Directs the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to promulgate regulations to allow Nik Wallenda to traverse the Niagara River Gorge on a high wire.

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S4253Senate· Signed Sep 23, 2011· Signed chap.562

Allows the county of Niagara to transfer and convey certain parcels of land located within the town of Newfane to the town of Newfane

Allows the county of Niagara to transfer and convey certain parcels of land located within the town of Newfane to the town of Newfane; requires the town of Newfane to hold such land as parkland and…

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S511Senate· Vetoed Sep 23, 2011· Vetoed memo.69

Directs NYSERDA to undertake a statewide study of consumer behaviors with respect to energy efficiency and clean energy technology

Directs NYS energy research and development authority to undertake a statewide study of consumer behaviors with respect to energy efficiency and clean energy technology programs.

George D. MaziarzVetoed

Vetoed

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S3755Senate· Signed Aug 31, 2011· Signed chap.494

Relates to the eligibility of certain institutions of higher education to access certain projects, programs and services of the New York power authority

Relates to the eligibility of certain independent not-for-profit institutions of higher education to access energy-related projects, programs and services of the New York power authority.

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S958Senate· Vetoed Aug 17, 2011· Vetoed memo.41

Requires a solar powered trash compacting garbage receptacle pilot program

Requires a solar powered trash compacting garbage receptacle pilot program whereby 100 garbage receptacles in certain parks will be replaced with solar powered trash compacting garbage receptacles…

George D. MaziarzVetoed

Vetoed

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S5569Senate· Signed Aug 3, 2011· Signed chap.354

Provides for an extender of 2 years for the safe patient handling demonstration program

Provides for an extension of 2 years for the safe patient handling demonstration program.

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S4495Senate· Signed Jul 28, 2011· Signed chap.225

Extends the period during which the county of Orleans is authorized to impose additional rates of sales and compensating use taxes

Extends the period during which the county of Orleans is authorized to impose additional rates of sales and compensating use taxes.

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S3792Senate· Signed Jul 28, 2011· Signed chap.240

Authorizes Niagara county to continue to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes

Authorizes Niagara county to continue to impose an additional one percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes until November 30, 2013.

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S3914Senate· Signed Jul 20, 2011· Signed chap.195

Relates to the composition, responsibilities and discretion of the state energy planning board and makes technical changes related thereto

Relates to the composition, responsibilities and discretion of the state energy planning board and makes technical changes related thereto.

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S175Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2011· Substituted by a356

Prohibits state officers and employees from using the thruway system without paying tolls during non-working hours

Prohibits a department, authority, division or agency of the state from offering and permitting state officers and employees to use the thruway system without paying tolls except when the use occurs…

George D. MaziarzOn the Senate floor

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S3510Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2011· Substituted by a5502b

Prohibits health insurers from requiring that the insured purchase prescribed drugs from mail order pharmacy

Prohibits health insurers from requiring that the insured purchase prescribed drugs from a mail order pharmacy or pay a co-payment fee when such purchases are not made from a mail order pharmacy if…

George D. MaziarzOn the Senate floor

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S4025Senate· Moved Jun 16, 2011· Substituted by a3722a

Establishes the New York state War of 1812 200th anniversary commemoration commission to promote the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812

Establishes the New York state War of 1812 200th anniversary commemoration commission to promote the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 by planning and executing an organized series of War of 1812…

George D. MaziarzOn the Senate floor

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S5470Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2011· Substituted by a7633

Relates to permitting social services officials in an adult protective service investigation access to certain confidential records

Relates to permitting social services officials in an adult protective service investigation access to certain confidential records under the child abuse and maltreatment registry when such official…

George D. MaziarzOn the Senate floor

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S5471Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2011· Substituted by a5458a

Relates to an order to gain access to persons believed to be in need of protective services for adults

Relates to an order to gain access to persons believed to be in need of protective services for adults; requires official to document factors considered to determine whether or not to apply for an…

George D. MaziarzOn the Senate floor

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S5443Senate· Moved Jun 14, 2011· Substituted by a7765a

Relates to net energy metering standards for non-residential customers

Relates to definitions pertaining to net energy metering standards for non-residential customers.

George D. MaziarzOn the Senate floor

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S3915Senate· Signed Jun 8, 2011· Signed chap.68

Extends the provisions of the chapter

Extends provisions relating to authorizing the aggregate purchases of energy for state agencies, institutions, local governments, and public authorities and public benefit corporations.

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S217Senate· Moved Jun 7, 2011· Recommit, enacting clause stricken