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

S4525Senate· Moved Apr 25, 2012· Referred to higher education
Authorizes nurse practitioners to admit mentally ill patients
Authorizes nurse practitioners to admit a patient to an inpatient mental health unit on a voluntary or involuntary basis.
Roy J. McDonaldHigher Education Committee
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S4407Senate· Moved Apr 25, 2012· Referred to transportation
Creates waiver for intrastate operation for deaf persons
Creates a waiver for the hearing requirement of the physical examination set forth in federal regulations for deaf persons who are holders of a commercial driver's license or permit who will operate…
Joseph E. RobachTransportation Committee
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A6694Assembly· Moved Apr 25, 2012· Amended on third reading 6694b

Provides that ownership of unidentifiable part in identifiable motorcycle, other than stolen motorcycle shall be returned to owner after investigation

Provides that ownership of unidentifiable part in identifiable motorcycle, other than a stolen motorcycle shall be returned to such owner, provided that department has made findings such owner had…

Donna LupardoOn the Assembly floor

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A5346Assembly· Moved Apr 25, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to global warming pollution control

Relates to global warming pollution control; establishes greenhouse gas limits and a greenhouse gas reporting system.

Robert SweeneyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S3200Senate· Moved Apr 25, 2012· Substituted by a669c

Relates to financial assistance from the office of victim services for post-exposure prophylaxis treatment for victims of sexual assault

Requires financial assistance from the office of victim services for HIV post-exposure prophylaxis treatment for victims of sexual assault.

Kemp HannonOn the Senate floor

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S3170Senate· Moved Apr 25, 2012· Substituted by a3363

Requires access aisles of handicapped accessible parking spaces to be at least eight feet wide

Requires access aisles of handicapped accessible parking spaces to be at least eight feet wide.

Roy J. McDonaldOn the Senate floor

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S3078Senate· Moved Apr 25, 2012· Referred to mental health

Relates to the discharge of residents of a community residence

Relates to the discharge of residents of a community residence; provides that nothing shall be deemed construed as creating a relationship of landlord and tenant between an operator of a community…

Shirley L. HuntleyMental Health Committee

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S5135Senate· Moved Apr 25, 2012· Substituted by a8971

Authorizes the state, local governments and public authorities to arrange for redeposit of moneys through a deposit placement program

Authorizes the state, local governments and public authorities to arrange for redeposit of moneys through a deposit placement program through a bank or trust company that serves as custodian with…

Jack M. MartinsOn the Senate floor

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A3793Assembly· Moved Apr 25, 2012· Amend and recommit to health

Relates to establishing the New York state telehealth/telemedicine act

Promotes the development, provision and accessibility of telehealth/telemedicine services in New York state; establishes a telehealth/telemedicine development and research grant fund.

Joseph MorelleHealth Committee

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A3141Assembly· Moved Apr 25, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to regulation of toxic chemicals in children's products

Relates to regulation of toxic chemicals in children's products; establishes the interstate chemical clearinghouse.

Robert SweeneyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1922Senate· Moved Apr 25, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Authorizes a court to order an obligor spouse to purchase or maintain disabilty insurance to ensure continued payment of court ordered support

Authorizes a court to order an obligor spouse to purchase or maintain disability insurance to ensure continued payment of court ordered support.

Kemp HannonJudiciary Committee

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A1241AssemblyS3029· Moved Apr 25, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides for source separation and disposal of recyclable materials and requires municipalities to adopt local laws providing therefor

Provides for source separation and disposal of recyclable materials and requires municipalities to adopt local laws providing therefor; prohibits transporters from commingling recyclables with other…

William ColtonEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

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A947Assembly· Moved Apr 25, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Creates a permanent environmental justice advisory group

Creates a permanent environmental justice advisory group; provides that the function of the group is to ensure that no group of people, including a racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic group, bears a…

Crystal Peoples-StokesEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1078Senate· Moved Apr 25, 2012· Amend and recommit to finance

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…

Jack M. MartinsFinance Committee

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A667Assembly· Moved Apr 25, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Enacts the "private well testing act"

Enacts the "private well testing act"; authorizes the department of health to promulgate rules and regulations to establish standards for the testing of drinking water from privately owned wells.

Ellen C. JaffeeEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A611Assembly· Moved Apr 25, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Identifies the criteria the commissioner of environmental conservation should consider in publishing a list of high local environmental impact zones

Identifies the criteria the commissioner of environmental conservation should consider in publishing a list of high local environmental impact zones; these are areas most adversely affected by…

Crystal Peoples-StokesEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S7034Senate· Moved Apr 24, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to military service credit for combat veterans who served in any conflicts after August 2, 1990

Relates to military service credit for combat veterans who served in any conflicts after August 2, 1990.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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A9919Assembly· Moved Apr 24, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Improves the margin of public safety by increasing mass transit ridership of specially trained first responder fire officers, firefighters, paramedics and EMTS

Creates a task force to make recommendations on providing fares free of charge to certain members of the fire department of the city of New York on passenger transportation facilities operated by…

Peter AbbateCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A9911Assembly· Moved Apr 24, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Provides that a campground owner has a lien upon a recreational vehicle from the date of the execution of the occupancy agreement

Provides that a campground owner has a lien upon a recreational vehicle from the date of the execution of the occupancy agreement.

Addie JenneStricken

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S6288Senate· Moved Apr 24, 2012· Amend and recommit to labor

Clarifies methods for the payment of wages and authorizes the payment of wages by use of payroll cards

Clarifies methods for the payment of wages and authorizes the payment of wages by use of payroll cards.

Joseph E. RobachLabor Committee

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S5509Senate· Moved Apr 24, 2012· Amend and recommit to finance

Relates to the public safety communications surcharge; repealer

Relates to the public safety communications surcharge and amends the distributions of monies collected pursuant to such surcharge and provides for the repeal of certain provisions relating thereto.

Mark GrisantiFinance Committee

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A7781Assembly· Moved Apr 24, 2012· Amend (t) and recommit to governmental employees

Includes environmental conservation police officers, forest rangers and SUNY police officers for purposes of presumption regarding impairment caused by heart disease

Provides certain disability benefits for disabilities related to heart disease to sworn police officers of the division of law enforcement in the department of environmental conservation, forest…

Peter AbbateGovernmental Employees Committee

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S2888Senate· Moved Apr 24, 2012· Amend (t) and recommit to finance

Increases the minimum percentage collected by the municipal governments hosting the facility

Increases the minimum percentage collected by the municipal governments hosting the facility.

Mark GrisantiFinance Committee

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S7025Senate· Moved Apr 23, 2012· Referred to transportation

Provides that no one-time service charge or renewal fee shall be charged for the issuance of military license plates

Provides that no one-time service charge or renewal fee shall be charged for the issuance of military license plates.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Transportation Committee

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A9781Assembly· Moved Apr 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to health

Establishes a synthetic cannabinoid and substituted cathinone surrender program and relates to controlled substances; repealer

Establishes a synthetic cannabinoid and substituted cathinone surrender program and relates to controlled substances.

Michael CusickHealth Committee

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A9394Assembly· Moved Apr 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to agriculture

Enacts the "omnibus obesity and respiratory illness reduction act"

Enacts the "omnibus obesity and respiratory illness reduction act"; establishes a community gardens task force and provides for direct marketing of fresh vegetables and fruits in areas with a high…

Naomi RiveraAgriculture Committee

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S6423Senate· Moved Apr 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to agriculture

Enacts the "omnibus obesity and respiratory illness reduction act"

Enacts the "omnibus obesity and respiratory illness reduction act"; establishes a community gardens task force and provides for direct marketing of fresh vegetables and fruits in areas with a high…

Jeffrey D. KleinAgriculture Committee

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S3829Senate· Moved Apr 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to codes

Authorizes claiming authorities to retain certain property for law enforcement purposes in civil forfeiture actions for the proceeds of a crime

Authorizes claiming authorities or agents to retain electronic, telecommunications or surveillance equipment or devices, computers, or office equipment for law enforcement purposes in civil…

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

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S7011Senate· Moved Apr 20, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Establishes requirements for purchase agreements for residential real property by which the buyer must maintain the property while full payment is outstanding

Establishes requirements for purchase agreements for residential real property by which the buyer must maintain the property while full payment is outstanding.

Catharine YoungJudiciary Committee

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A9914Assembly· Moved Apr 20, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Relates to carryovers of the tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic properties and historic homes

Relates to carry overs of the tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic properties and historic homes.

Donna LupardoWays And Means Committee

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A9909AssemblyS6985· Moved Apr 20, 2012· Referred to higher education

Defines "severely and permanently disabled" for purposes of state scholarships and education loans

Defines "severely and permanently disabled" for purposes of state scholarships and education loans.

Michael CusickHigher Education CommitteeEducation

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S7009Senate· Moved Apr 20, 2012· Referred to health

Designates additional substances as schedule I hallucinogenic or stimulant controlled substances

Designates additional substances as schedule I hallucinogenic or stimulant controlled substances.

Jeffrey D. KleinHealth Committee

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A9892Assembly· Moved Apr 20, 2012· Referred to veterans' affairs

Provides opportunities for veteran-owned business enterprises

Provides opportunities for veteran-owned business enterprises.

Charles LavineVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A9896Assembly· Moved Apr 20, 2012· Referred to governmental employees

Relates to performance of duty disability retirement allowance for Suffolk county deputy sheriffs

Relates to performance of duty disability retirement allowance for Suffolk county deputy sheriffs.

Fred ThieleGovernmental Employees Committee

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A9891Assembly· Moved Apr 20, 2012· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires operators of bowling centers to give certain notices to bowlers and grants immunity from civil liability to operators of bowling centers from certain action

Requires operators of bowling centers to give certain notices to bowlers and grants immunity from civil liability to operators of bowling centers from certain actions.

Brian KolbConsumer Affairs And Protection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

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S6358Senate· Moved Apr 20, 2012· Amend and recommit to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the functioning of the port authority as an open, transparent and accountable interstate public authority

Relates to the functioning of the port authority as an open, transparent and accountable interstate public authority.

Andrew J. LanzaCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S5820Senate· Moved Apr 20, 2012· Amend and recommit to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to clarifying and making certain technical corrections to the public authorities reform act of 2009; repealer

Relates to clarifying and making certain technical corrections to the public authorities reform act of 2009.

Carl L. MarcellinoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S6989Senate· Moved Apr 19, 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.

Betty LittleJudiciary Committee

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A9879Assembly· Moved Apr 19, 2012· Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development

Establishes protocols for combative sports; authorizes mixed martial arts events in this state

Establishes protocols for combative sports; authorizes mixed martial arts events in this state; establishes procedures for applications for licenses; establishes penalties for violations; imposes…

Joseph MorelleTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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A9831Assembly· Moved Apr 19, 2012· Substituted by s6960

Relates to compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees; repealer

Relates to compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees; repealer.

Peter AbbateOn the Assembly floor

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