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

A6670Assembly· Moved Feb 7, 2012· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business
Relates to entrepreneurship assistance centers; repealer
Relates to entrepreneurship assistance centers to provide assistance to primarily minority group members, women, individuals with a disability and dislocated workers; requires the department of…
William ScarboroughCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee
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A6310Assembly· Moved Feb 7, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
Relates to debt limitation recommendations for state authorities
Relates to debt limitation recommendations for state authorities.
James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

A6262Assembly· Moved Feb 7, 2012· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Relates to determining eligibility for admission to certain limited-profit housing company housing accommodations

Relates to determining eligibility for admission to certain limited-profit housing company housing accommodations.

Sheldon SilverHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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A5720Assembly· Moved Feb 7, 2012· Referred to codes

Limits the scope of information disclosed in a published notice of change of name

Limits the scope of information disclosed in a published notice of change of name.

Grace MengCodes Committee

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A5491Assembly· Moved Feb 7, 2012· Referred to codes

Prohibits the sale of salvia divinorum to persons under 18 years of age in New York state

Prohibits the sale of salvia divinorum to persons under 18 years of age in New York state; defines salvia divinorum; sets penalties for sale and provides a defense.

Peter RiveraCodes CommitteeLegal

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S3297SenateA4997· Moved Feb 7, 2012· Referred to education

Enacts the "New York state comprehensive information system act"

Enacts the "New York state comprehensive information system act"; authorizes the state library to coordinate the purchase of electronic databases or other information resources for state agencies,…

John A. DeFranciscoEducation CommitteeEducation

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A5149Assembly· Moved Feb 7, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides small businesses with grants to commercialize energy and environmental technology innovations in-state

Provides small businesses with grants of up to $100,000 to commercialize energy and environmental technology innovations and ideas in-state to stimulate economic development.

Dennis H. GabryszakCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A2626Assembly· Moved Feb 7, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Authorizes and directs the commissioner to develop guidelines for transportation of students on field trips

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of education to develop guidelines for transportation of students on field trips.

David WeprinEducation Committee

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A2003Assembly· Moved Feb 7, 2012· Amend and recommit to health

Establishes the Bill of Adoptee Rights

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…

David WeprinHealth Committee

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A1276Assembly· Moved Feb 7, 2012· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Authorizes the use audio-visual equipment in courtrooms; repealer

Authorizes an experimental program in which presiding trial judges, in their discretion, may permit audio-visual coverage of civil and criminal court proceedings, including trials.

David WeprinJudiciary Committee

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S1031Senate· Moved Feb 7, 2012· Referred to insurance

Requires health insurers to provide victims of domestic violence with the option of providing alternative contact information

Requires health insurers to provide an insurer or subscriber who is a victim of domestic violence, upon request of such insurer or subscriber, with the option to designate alternative contact…

Jeffrey D. KleinInsurance Committee

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A732Assembly· Moved Feb 7, 2012· Referred to health

Directs health care professionals to provide pain-relieving medications to the extent authorized by accepted professional guidelines

Requires health care professionals to order, prescribe, administer and dispense pain-relieving medications in accordance with professional standards and guidelines.

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

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A594Assembly· Moved Feb 7, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to certain prohibitions in contracts or agreements by health maintenance organizations

Relates to certain prohibitions in contracts or agreements by health maintenance organizations; prohibits clauses which entitle reimbursement at the lowest price or rate; prohibits contracts which…

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

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S547Senate· Moved Feb 7, 2012· Referred to transportation

Provides that the town board of certain towns may establish maximum speed limits on certain town highways

Provides that the town board of any town, exclusive of suburban towns and towns having a population exceeding fifty thousand, may by local law, ordinance, order, rule or regulation establish maximum…

Betty LittleTransportation Committee

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A115Assembly· Moved Feb 7, 2012· Amend and recommit to education

Prohibits contracts with out-of-state school districts in relation to aidable shared service

Prohibits contracts with out of state school districts in relation to aidable shared service.

Amy PaulinEducation Committee

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S6414Senate· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Requires a 120-day warning period for violations at certain veterans' organization facilities

Requires a 120-day warning period for violations at congressionally chartered veterans' organization facilities.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Consumer Protection Committee

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S6409Senate· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Referred to elections

Requires the filing of additional transferor and contributor identification information in campaign receipt and expenditure statements

Requires the filing of additional transferor and contributor identification information in campaign receipt and expenditure statements for the receipt of amounts over one hundred dollars, including…

Gustavo RiveraElections Committee

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S6403Senate· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides taxpayers with modification reducing federal adjusted gross income for tuition paid at any higher education institution

Provides taxpayers with a modification reducing federal adjusted gross income for tuition paid at any higher education institution.

Gustavo RiveraInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A9201Assembly· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Tolls the statute of limitations for prosecutions against a defendant charged with a sexual offense when the defendant is outside this state

Tolls the statute of limitations for prosecutions against a defendant charged with a sexual offense when the defendant is outside this state or where the whereabouts of the defendant is unknown.

Dov HikindStricken

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S6087SenateA8800· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Referred to education

Authorizes the use of school buildings and school sites for religious meetings and worship when not in use for school purposes

Authorizes the use of school buildings and school sites for religious meetings and worship when not in use for school purposes or when such service or worship is deemed not disruptive of normal…

Martin J. GoldenEducation CommitteeEducation

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A7379Assembly· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Provides to the issuance of a Cold War Certificate to resident veterans who served honorably in the armed forces between September 2, 1945 and December 26, 1991

Provides for the issuance of a Cold War Certificate to resident veterans who served honorably in the armed forces between September 2, 1945 and December 26, 1991.

Felix OrtizVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S4488Senate· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to signs on school buses

Relates to signs on school buses; authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate any necessary rules and regulations.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Transportation Committee

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S4391Senate· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Referred to codes

Changes the age of the victim of aggravated assault, penal law 120.12, from less than eleven to less than fourteen

Changes the age of the intended victim of aggravated assault, penal law 120.12, from less than eleven to less than fourteen years.

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

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S4070Senate· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the dissemination of driver license photos to police agencies

Authorizes the dissemination of driver license photos to police agencies.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Transportation Committee

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S3420Senate· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Amend and recommit to local government

Authorizes the Holy Cross Polish National Church to retroactively apply for a real property tax exemption for property in Smithtown

Authorizes the Holy Cross Polish National Church to retroactively apply for a real property tax exemption for property in Smithtown.

John J. FlanaganLocal Government Committee

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S3099Senate· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to increasing the penalties for passing a stopped school bus

Relates to increasing the penalties for passing a stopped school bus; requires revocation for second offense.

John J. BonacicTransportation Committee

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A3652Assembly· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Authorizes disclosure of DNA information in the state DNA identification index to any public agency in connection with a criminal investigation

Authorizes disclosure of DNA information in the state DNA identification index or maintained by a forensic DNA laboratory to any public agency in connection with a criminal investigation; provides…

Peter RiveraStricken

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S2597Senate· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to driving while intoxicated

Relates to driving while intoxicated; imposes further penalties upon persons who operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Transportation Committee

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S2371Senate· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Referred to transportation

Authorizes school district's website to be printed on school buses

Authorizes a school district's website to be printed on school buses at the discretion of the owner or operator of such buses.

James L. SewardTransportation Committee

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S944Senate· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Referred to transportation

Changes one of the elements of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the second degree to require two or more suspensions in certain cases

Provides that a person shall be guilty of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the second degree when such person commits the offense of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor…

Carl L. MarcellinoTransportation Committee

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S947Senate· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Referred to codes

Allows a court to preclude disclosure of jurors' names and addresses; repealer

Allows a court to issue an order precluding the disclosure of jurors' names and addresses upon a showing by the people that such an order is necessary to prevent bribery, jury tampering or physical…

Carl L. MarcellinoCodes Committee

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S565Senate· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Lengthens the suspension of a driver's license for any person found to have illegally purchased or to have attempted to illegally purchase an alcoholic beverage

Lengthens the suspension of a driver's license for any person found to have illegally purchased or to have attempted to illegally purchase an alcoholic beverage.

Joseph E. RobachCorporations, Authorities And Commissions CommitteeEconomy

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S478Senate· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Allows the placement of fresh cut evergreen trees in public buildings and governmental facilities

Provides an exemption to certain uniform fire prevention and building code standards for public buildings and governmental facilities by allowing the placement of fresh cut evergreen trees therein.

Michael F. NozzolioGovernmental Operations Committee

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S343Senate· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Referred to transportation

Eliminates requirement for consent of an authority having jurisdiction over state land in the Adirondack park when the location of a highway thereon is changed

Eliminates, for highways in the Adirondack park, the requirement for the approval and consent of the state authority having jurisdiction over state land when the location of a highway on such land…

Betty LittleTransportation Committee

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A9198Assembly· Moved Feb 3, 2012· Held for consideration in economic development

Requires posting of sign in all premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises which offers to assist patrons in obtaining alternative transportation

Requires the posting of a sign in all premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises which offers to assist patrons in obtaining an alternative means of transportation should their…

Marcos CrespoEconomic Development Committee

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S6400Senate· Moved Feb 3, 2012· Referred to local government

Relates to payments to libraries where certain school districts levy taxes for lands exempt from the real property taxation for purposes which implement the Peconic Bay community preservation fund

Relates to payments to libraries where certain school districts levy taxes for such libraries, for lands exempt from the real property taxation for purposes which implement the Peconic Bay community…

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

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S1601Senate· Moved Feb 3, 2012· Amend and recommit to environmental conservation

Enacts the "Peconic Bay estuary protection act"

Enacts the "Peconic Bay estuary protection act" to implement a comprehensive conservation and management plan prepared pursuant to the national estuary program; establishes the Peconic Region…

Kenneth P. LaValleEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S1193Senate· Moved Feb 3, 2012· Amend and recommit to housing, construction and community development

Makes conforming technical changes to the New York City administrative code and the emergency tenant protection act relating to vacancy decontrol; repealer

Makes conforming technical changes to the New York City administrative code and the emergency tenant protection act relating to vacancy decontrol.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S1001Senate· Moved Feb 3, 2012· Amend and recommit to higher education

Requires institutions of higher education to disclose the average dollar amount of institutional aid awarded to students

Requires institutions of higher education to disclose the average dollar amount of institutional aid awarded to students.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education CommitteeEducation

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S6387Senate· Moved Feb 2, 2012· Referred to education

Removes cap on funds for teacher resource and computer training centers for city school district for the city of New York

Removes the cap on funds for teacher resource and computer training centers for city school district for the city of New York.

Gustavo RiveraEducation Committee

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S6385Senate· Moved Feb 2, 2012· Referred to higher education

Relates to certain tuition waivers for police officer students of the state university of New York and the city university of New York; repealer

Relates to certain tuition waivers for police officer students of the state university of New York and the city university of New York and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon…

Gustavo RiveraHigher Education Committee

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A9187Assembly· Moved Feb 2, 2012· Referred to labor

Establishes the state internship database

Establishes the state internship database; requires the commissioner of the department of labor to establish and maintain a database on the department's website of all internship opportunities…

Charles LavineLabor CommitteeEconomy

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