Bills by

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Senator

7,001 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →addabbo@senate.state.ny.us

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

7,001 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

S5080Senate· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Amend and recommit to local government
Relates to the separate assessment of manufactured homes; repealer
Relates to the separate assessment of manufactured homes; includes manufactured homes for purposes of the school tax relief (STAR) exemption; relates to the issuance of tax compliance certificates…
Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee
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S4932Senate· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Reported and committed to crime victims, crime and correction
Relates to workplace violence
Enacts "Joanne's law"; requires notification of actions of perpetrator of crime in workplace to the workplace.
John J. BonacicCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee
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S4472Senate· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to providing a statutory basis to vacate a judgment of conviction on the ground of ineffective assistance of appellate counsel

Relates to providing a statutory basis to vacate a judgment of conviction on the ground of ineffective assistance of appellate counsel.

Michael F. NozzolioJudiciary Committee

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A6879Assembly· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Motion to discharge lost

Requires that floor votes be listed on each member's page on the official website of their respective house

Requires that floor votes be listed on each member's page on the official website of their respective house.

Nicole MalliotakisGovernmental Operations Committee

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S3927Senate· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Amend and recommit to education

Provides for the sale, availability and distribution of healthy foods and beverages on school property and at school sponsored functions

Provides for the sale, availability and distribution of healthy foods and beverages on school property and at school sponsored functions; sets forth portion size and food requirements; sets forth…

Kenneth P. LaValleEducation Committee

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A6229Assembly· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Provides for the sale, availability and distribution of healthy foods and beverages on school property and at school sponsored functions

Provides for the sale, availability and distribution of healthy foods and beverages on school property and at school sponsored functions; sets forth portion size and food requirements; sets forth…

Sandy GalefEducation Committee

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S3723Senate· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Amend and recommit to housing, construction and community development

Relates to manufactured homes certificate of title and the conveyance and encumbrance of manufactured homes as real property

Relates to manufactured homes certificate of title and the conveyance and encumbrance of manufactured homes as real property.

Kenneth P. LaValleHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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A5815Assembly· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Held for consideration in judiciary

Relates to manufactured homes certificate of title and the conveyance and encumbrance of manufactured homes as real property

Relates to manufactured homes certificate of title and the conveyance and encumbrance of manufactured homes as real property.

Daniel P. LosquadroJudiciary Committee

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A5381Assembly· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Amend and recommit to insurance

Relates to motorcycle insurance policies

Relates to motorcycle insurance policies and requires owners' policies of liability to inform the insured that motor vehicle no-fault insurance does not apply to motorcycles and that state uninsured…

Donna LupardoInsurance Committee

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A4435Assembly· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Requires sunscreen products to be labeled with best if used before dates and storage recommendations

Requires sunscreen products to be labeled with expiration dates and storage recommendations; authorizes the attorney general to seek injunctive relief, restitution, and civil penalties in the case…

Harvey WeisenbergConsumer Protection Committee

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A4424Assembly· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Referred to health

Directs the commissioner of health to report on the very high incidence of asthma in the state

Directs the commissioner of health to study and report on the very high incidence of asthma in the state.

Peter RiveraHealth Committee

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S2950Senate· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to arson in the first degree

Establishes a person is guilty of arson in the first degree when he intentionally damages a building or motor vehicle by causing an explosion or a fire and when such explosion or fire is accelerated…

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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A4332Assembly· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Provides that any engine coolant or antifreeze that contains more than ten percent ethylene glycol shall only be sold if it contains 30 ppm of denatonium benzoate

Provides that any engine coolant or antifreeze that contains more than ten percent ethylene glycol shall only be sold if it contains at least thirty parts per million and a maximum of fifty parts…

Joan MillmanConsumer Protection Committee

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S2873Senate· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

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…

Thomas K. DuaneStricken

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S1999Senate· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Authorizes introduction of evidence in criminal trial or juvenile delinquency case of subsequent identification of defendant based on a photograph or video image

Relates to rules of evidence for identification by means of previous recognition; provides that in any criminal or juvenile delinquency proceeding in which the defendant's or respondent's commission…

Dean G. SkelosJudiciary Committee

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S1912Senate· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Amend and recommit to corporations, authorities and commissions

Establishes an economic grant program for the Second Avenue Subway construction project area

Establishes an economic grant program for the Second Avenue Subway construction project area; defines micro business.

José M. SerranoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S1760Senate· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Amend and recommit to civil service and pensions

Grants James Ryan retirement service credit in the New York state and local employees' retirement system

Grants James Ryan retirement service credit in the New York state and local employees' retirement system for services provided to the Long Island Rail Road beginning in 1978.

Kenneth P. LaValleCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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A1403Assembly· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Amend and recommit to corporations, authorities and commissions

Creates the Peconic Bay regional transportation authority

Creates the Peconic Bay Regional Transportation Authority, embracing the towns of Brookhaven, East Hampton, Riverhead, Shelter Island, Southampton, and Southold in the county of Suffolk.

Fred ThieleCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S1450Senate· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Amend and recommit to transportation

Creates the Peconic Bay regional transportation authority

Creates the Peconic Bay Regional Transportation Authority, embracing the towns of Brookhaven, East Hampton, Riverhead, Shelter Island, Southampton, and Southold in the county of Suffolk.

Kenneth P. LaValleTransportation Committee

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S1242Senate· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Referred to codes

Includes the use of a governmental agency to harass a person within the crime of aggravated harassment in the second degree

Includes the use of a governmental agency to harass a person within the crime of aggravated harassment in the second degree.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Codes Committee

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S945Senate· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to the number of prior suspensions needed to qualify for aggravated unlicensed operation in the first degree; repealer

Reduces the number of prior suspensions needed to qualify for aggravated unlicensed operation in the first degree from ten or more suspensions to five or more suspensions which have to be imposed on…

Carl L. MarcellinoTransportation Committee

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A590Assembly· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Reported referred to codes

Prohibits disclosure of testimony of a party to a health care quality assurance or peer review proceeding

Prohibits the disclosure and discovery of the testimony of a party to a health care quality assurance or peer review proceeding; further adds the failure to cooperate and participate in the quality…

Richard GottfriedCodes Committee

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A551Assembly· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Subjects nursing homes not providing basic standards of care to nursing home diversion

Subjects nursing homes not providing basic standards of care for a period of at least forty-eight consecutive hours to nursing home diversion; requires such home to immediately notify the department…

Richard GottfriedWays And Means CommitteeFinance

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S578Senate· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Referred to codes

Includes within the class D felony of forgery in the second degree, the forgery of a certificate of insurance or insurance identification card

Includes within the class D felony of forgery in the second degree, the forgery of a certificate of insurance or an insurance identification card; includes within the class C felony of forgery in…

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

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S527Senate· Moved Jan 31, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes a person is guilty of grand larceny in the fourth degree when he or she steals property and is in possession of an anti-security item

Establishes a person is guilty of grand larceny in the fourth degree when he or she steals property and is in possession of an anti-security item; makes criminal possession of an anti-security item…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Codes Committee

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S6279Senate· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Amend and recommit to health

Relates to the adult care facilities training program

Relates to the adult care facilities training program; requires a minimum of 40 hours of training for direct care staff.

Mark GrisantiHealth Committee

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S5067Senate· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Amend and recommit to higher education

Relates to certain contracts for state university of New York health care facilities

Relates to certain contracts for state university of New York health care facilities.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S4985Senate· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Amend and recommit to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Establishes the pandemic preparedness task force

Establishes the pandemic preparedness task force comprised of eighteen members; prepares an influenza pandemic plan; provides that they shall meet at least six times per year; provides no member…

Kenneth P. LaValleVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S4024Senate· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Provides for the removal of persons from campgrounds by the owner or operator thereof, or his or her agent

Provides for the removal of persons from campgrounds by the owner or operator thereof, or his or her agent; establishes the grounds for removal of persons from a campground; provides for the…

Betty LittleJudiciary Committee

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A6228Assembly· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Authorizes Chemung county to impose an additional mortgage recording tax and authorizes such county to expend existing mortgage recording tax on county services

Authorizes the county of Chemung to impose an additional mortgage recording tax and authorizes such county to expend the existing mortgage recoding tax on county services.

Christopher FriendStricken

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A5963Assembly· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Amend and recommit to education

Establishes the education equity act which provides language assistance to parents/guardians who have children enrolled in public school and who do not speak English

Establishes the "education equity act" which provides language assistance to parents or guardians who have children enrolled in public school and whose primary language is not English; defines…

Brian KavanaghEducation Committee

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A5845Assembly· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Amend (t) and recommit to health

Establishes the toxic mold safety and protection act and the toxic mold hazard insurance program; appropriation

Establishes the toxic mold safety and protection act and the toxic mold hazard insurance program; appropriates $250,000 therefor.

Brian KavanaghHealth Committee

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A5733Assembly· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Amend and recommit to governmental employees

Establishes alternative retirement benefits for peace officers in the department of motor vehicles

Establishes alternative retirement benefits for peace officers in the department of motor vehicles; permits such officers to retire upon completion of twenty-five years of creditable service.

Peter AbbateGovernmental Employees Committee

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S3542Senate· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Requires the state fire prevention and building code council to implement rules and regulations regarding the maple industry

Requires the state fire prevention and building code council to implement rules and regulations regarding the maple industry.

Patty RitchieGovernmental Operations Committee

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S3516Senate· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Amend and recommit to local government

Increases the value of the exemption for certain solar or wind energy systems or farm waste energy systems

Increases the value of the exemption for certain solar or wind energy systems or farm waste energy systems; provides that where the municipality does not tax at full value such exemption shall be…

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

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S3384Senate· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Amend and recommit to higher education

Provides timeline for the election by the legislature of the regents

Provides that regents of the University of the state of New York in office March 31, 2012 shall hold office until June 30th of the year in which such term expires; also provides that commencing July…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S3324Senate· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations

Increases income limitations and tax credits for real property tax circuit breaker credit

Increases to $36,000 the household gross income limitations for tax credits for real property tax circuit breaker credit; makes such tax credits available to disabled persons as well as to those…

Kenneth P. LaValleInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3233Senate· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Amend and recommit to higher education

Establishes a task force to study the feasibility of establishing a new college of the state university at the Southampton campus of Stony Brook University

Establishes a task force of thirteen people to study the feasibility of establishing a new college of the state university at the Southampton campus of Stony Brook University; requires a public…

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S3225Senate· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Referred to transportation

Provides for suspension of license penalties for licensed drivers under the age of eighteen for violations of certain restrictions

Provides for suspension of license penalties for licensed drivers under the age of eighteen for violations of certain restrictions; suspension of license for ninety days for the first violation; and…

Michael H. RanzenhoferTransportation Committee

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A5089Assembly· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Amend and recommit to governmental employees

Provides alternative retirement benefits for state liquor authority peace officers

Provides alternative retirement benefits for state liquor authority peace officers.

Peter AbbateGovernmental Employees Committee

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S3207Senate· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to adding the abuse of a person less than thirteen years old by a person eighteen years old or older to the aggravated sexual abuse crimes

Establishes a person is guilty of aggravated sexual assault in the third degree when he inserts a foreign object in the vagina, urethra or penis of the other person and the other person is less than…

John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

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A4170Assembly· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Relates to the definition of the metropolitan commuter transportation district for the purposes of the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax

Relates to the definition of the metropolitan commuter transportation district for the purposes of the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax; requires the metropolitan transportation…

Fred ThieleWays And Means Committee

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S2871Senate· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations

Relates to the definition of the metropolitan commuter transportation district for the purposes of the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax

Relates to the definition of the metropolitan commuter transportation district for the purposes of the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax; requires the metropolitan transportation…

Kenneth P. LaValleInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A3806Assembly· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to providing pharmacists access to New York's prescription drug monitoring program resources

Relates to providing pharmacists access to New York's prescription drug monitoring program resources.

Michael CusickHealth Committee

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S2639Senate· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Amend and recommit to local government

Relates to authorizing certain state lands to taxation for school purposes in the county of Suffolk

Relates to authorizing certain state lands to taxation for school purposes in the county of Suffolk.

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

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S2637Senate· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Authorizes the West Islip union free school district to file an application for real property tax exemption on a parcel acquired on May 4, 2004

Authorizes the West Islip union free school district to file an application with the assessor of the town of Islip for a real property tax exemption on a certain parcel for the 2007-2008 and…

Owen H. JohnsonStricken

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A3685Assembly· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Referred to elections

Provides for the requirements in absentee ballot applications for village elections to conform to state board of election absentee ballot requirements

Provides for the requirements in absentee ballot applications for village elections to conform to state board of election absentee ballot requirements.

Sandy GalefElections Committee

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A3264AssemblyS5131· Moved Jan 30, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Expands the definition of "prevailing party" for purposes of counsel fees and expenses in certain actions against the state

Expands the definition of "prevailing party" for purposes of counsel fees and expenses in certain actions against the state, to include a party whose pursuit of a non-frivolous claim or defense was…

Robin SchimmingerJudiciary CommitteeLegal

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