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

A8291Assembly· Vetoed Aug 17, 2012· Tabled
Relates to suspension or demotion upon the abolition or reduction of positions for labor class and noncompetitive titles; repealer
Relates to suspension or demotion upon the abolition or reduction of positions for labor class and noncompetitive titles.
Peter AbbateVetoed
Vetoed
ImpactPending
OutcomeVetoed
A8268Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.382
Authorizes Suffolk county to regulate taxicabs, limousines, and livery vehicles
Authorizes Suffolk county to regulate taxicabs, limousines, and livery vehicles.
Fred ThieleSigned by Governor
Signed into law

S5563Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.412

Authorizes the city of Long Beach, Nassau County to establish speed limits on certain highways below 30 miles per hour

Authorizes the city of Long Beach, Nassau County to establish speed limits on Cleveland Avenue, Harding Avenue, Mitchell Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Atlantic Avenue, Coolidge Avenue, Wilson Avenue and…

Dean G. SkelosSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A8110Assembly· Vetoed Aug 17, 2012· Tabled

Relates to an employees' ability to revert back to a previously held non-competitive or labor class title

Relates to an employees' ability to revert back to a previously held non-competitive or labor class title.

Peter AbbateVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A8082Assembly· Vetoed Aug 17, 2012· Tabled

Relates to determining safe and adequate service

Provides that a gas or electrical corporation shall not consider the demand used by a volunteer fire company in responding to emergencies when calculating demand charges for the purposes of…

Kevin CahillVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5504Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.411

Creates the LaGrange Public Library District in the town of LaGrange

Creates the LaGrange public library district in the town of LaGrange, county of Dutchess.

Stephen M. SalandSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7859Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Approval memo.5

Relates to the licensure of private proprietary schools; repealer

Relates to the licensure of private proprietary schools; provides for increased competition among schools to improve the quality of training provided at private proprietary schools and the quality…

Deborah GlickSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7780Assembly· Vetoed Aug 17, 2012· Tabled

Relates to suspension or demotion upon abolition or reduction of positions for labor class titles

Relates to suspension or demotion upon abolition or reduction of positions for labor class titles; provides that an incumbent in titles in the labor class that have taken the exam and been promoted…

Peter AbbateVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7761Assembly· Vetoed Aug 17, 2012· Tabled

Allows employers to suspend a police officer without pay pending disciplinary charges

Allows employers to suspend a police officer without pay pending disciplinary charges.

Peter AbbateVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7764Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.380

Expands requirements relating to the development and operation of a data match system for tax collection purposes

Expands requirements relating to the development and operation of a data match system to facilitate the identification and seizure of non-exempt financial assets of tax debtors.

Herman D. FarrellSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7591Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.379

Relates to early childhood education in day care centers

Relates to review of standards, guidelines and criteria for education, development or learning in programs.

Catherine NolanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7508Assembly· Vetoed Aug 17, 2012· Tabled

Requires workers comp hearings and pre-hearing conferences to be stenographically recorded by a stenographer in the employ of the workers' compensation board

Requires workers' compensation hearings and pre-hearing conferences to be stenographically recorded by a stenographer in the employ of the workers' compensation board.

Keith L.T. WrightVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7119Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.378

Relates to the establishment, extension, powers and expenses of watershed protection improvement districts

Relates to the establishment, extension, powers and expenses of watershed protection improvement districts.

Fred ThieleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S4313Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.410

Authorizes a bus passenger service permit system in cities having a population of one million or more

Authorizes a bus passenger service permit system in cities having a population of one million or more; designates locations for the loading and unloading of passengers for intercity buses; excludes…

Martin J. GoldenSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S4040Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.409

Expands definition of service contracts to include contracts made by a supplier or seller of a service for repair of cracks or chips in a motor vehicle windshield

Expands definition of service contracts to include contracts made by a supplier or seller of a service for repair of cracks or chips in a motor vehicle windshield and for repair or removal of dents,…

James L. SewardSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S3959Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.408

Authorizes the city of Newburgh to establish an administrative tribunal for the adjudication of parking infractions

Authorizes the city of Newburgh to establish an administrative tribunal for the adjudication of parking infractions; further authorizes the city of Newburgh to provide for the appointment of hearing…

William J. Larkin Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

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A6114Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.436

Requires the development of a generation attribute tracking system by the New York state energy research and development authority

Requires the development of a generation attribute certification and tracking system by the New York State energy research and development authority; defines generation attribute certificate.

Andrew HevesiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A6062Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.377

Relates to assault on a New York city sanitation worker

Relates to assault on a New York city sanitation worker; provides that such assault is either a class C felony or constitutes assault in the second degree when such assault is by means of releasing…

Joseph LentolSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S3739Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.407

Relates to joint purchases by fire corporations

Relates to joint purchases of goods, supplies and services by fire corporations.

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A5095Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.376

Allows canal corporation to waive fee for work permit for project on canal lands if it adds value to lands at no cost to canal corporation or state

Allows canal corporation to waive fee for work permit for project on canal lands if it adds value to lands at no cost to canal corporation or state.

Robert OaksSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S3203Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Approval memo.7

Exempts the sale and installation of commercial solar energy systems equipment from state sales and compensating use taxes; grants localities option to exempt

Exempts the sale and installation of commercial solar energy systems equipment from sales and compensating use taxes; grants municipalities the option to grant such exemption from local sales and…

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3080Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.405

Authorizes the town of Hempstead to establish a speed limit of less than 30 miles per hour on certain highways in the community of Lido Beach

Authorizes the town of Hempstead, in the county of Nassau, to establish a speed limit of less than 30 miles per hour on certain highways in the community of Lido Beach.

Dean G. SkelosSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S2935Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Approval memo.12

Establishes requirements for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants

Establishes requirements for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to complete continuing competency courses as part of their triennial license renewal; also provides for a…

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S2747Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.443

Directs the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish a 3 and a 5 year vehicular access fee for all state parks

Directs the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation or other state agency having jurisdiction of a state park or recreational facility to establish a 3 year and a 5 year access fee…

José M. SerranoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S2704Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.442

Relates to license terms for new applicants for certain insurance licenses

Relates to license terms for new applicants for certain insurance licenses.

James L. SewardSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A3409Assembly· Vetoed Aug 17, 2012· Tabled

Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to cooperate with municipalities in establishing adopt-a-park programs

Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to cooperate with municipalities in establishing adopt-a-park programs; municipalities may enter into agreements with…

Robin SchimmingerVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S886Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.404

Prohibits compensation based on home loan terms by a mortgage broker or mortgage lender

Prohibits compensation based on home loan terms by mortgage brokers or mortgage lenders.

Liz KruegerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A34Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.375

Relates to tax credits provided for solar energy system equipment

Relates to tax credits provided for solar energy system equipment; provides credit for the lease of solar energy equipment and the purchase of power generated by solar equipment.

Kevin CahillSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S219Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.403

Relates to preauthorized electronic fund transfers

Provides that no agreement for preauthorized electronic fund transfers entered into on or after January first, two thousand thirteen permit or require the transfer of any amount as a penalty or…

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A10288Assembly· Signed Aug 16, 2012· Signed chap.374

Repeals certain sections of the public authorities law and transfers remaining rights to an identifiable location

Repeals certain sections of the public authorities law and transfers remaining rights to an identifiable location.

James F. BrennanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A8823Assembly· Signed Aug 16, 2012· Signed chap.373

Repeals certain sections of the general municipal law and public authorities law, and transfers remaining rights to an identifiable location

Repeals certain sections of the general municipal law, in relation to urban renewal agencies and industrial development agencies; transfers any books, records and remaining rights of any dissolved…

William MagnarelliSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5659Senate· Moved Aug 15, 2012· Amend and recommit to rules

Relates to reciprocity of debarments imposed under the federal Davis-Bacon Act

Relates to reciprocity of debarments imposed under the federal Davis-Bacon Act; provides that any contractor who has been debarred from federal job sites for having disregarded obligations to…

Diane J. SavinoRules Committee

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A10569Assembly· Signed Aug 14, 2012· Signed chap.369

Relates to telemarketing; repealer

Relates to telemarketing; prohibits pre-recorded messages in certain circumstances; requires a mechanism for consumers to automatically add their number to the seller's do-not-call list.

Didi BarrettSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A8992Assembly· Signed Aug 14, 2012· Signed chap.372

Restricts the requirement that a person disclose their social security number

Tracks federal privacy act of 1974 with respect to the obligation of a person to disclose their social security number to another person, partnership, association or corporation; provides where…

Jeffrey DinowitzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A8375Assembly· Signed Aug 14, 2012· Signed chap.371

Prohibits prison inmates from accessing, collecting or performing data processing of personal identifying information pertaining to New York state residents

Prohibits prison inmates from accessing, collecting or performing data processing of personal identifying information pertaining to New York State residents.

Jeffrey DinowitzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A4365Assembly· Signed Aug 14, 2012· Signed chap.370

Restricts pay-per-call prize schemes

Prohibits pay-per-call prize schemes from charging more for the call than that charged by a telephone corporation regulated by the appropriate regulatory commission for the same call.

N. Nick PerrySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7837Senate· Moved Aug 13, 2012· Referred to rules

Regulates firearms and ammunition dealers

Regulates firearms and ammunition dealers; requires such dealers to hold a permit issued by the division of criminal justice services after an investigation of the applicant by such division;…

Michael GianarisRules Committee

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S7835Senate· Moved Aug 13, 2012· Referred to rules

Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm

Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm; violations of such provisions shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.

Michael GianarisRules Committee

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S7836Senate· Moved Aug 13, 2012· Referred to rules

Provides for universal background checks for the sale of firearms

Provides for universal background checks for the sale of firearms; makes the violation of such provisions a class A misdemeanor.

Michael GianarisRules Committee

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S7834Senate· Moved Aug 13, 2012· Referred to rules

Prohibits the purchase of more than 1 firearm during any period of 30 days

Establishes the class A misdemeanor of unlawful procurement of a firearm, for the purchase or acquisition of more that 1 firearm during any period of 30 days.

Michael GianarisRules Committee

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A10585Assembly· Signed Aug 9, 2012· Signed chap.368

Creates the "sewage pollution right to know act"

Enacts the "sewage pollution right to know act"; requires publicly owned treatment works to report discharges of untreated or partially treated sewage.

Robert SweeneySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A10723Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.341

Relates to making an appropriation to Verna Kirwan, the widow of Thomas J. Kirwan, for the unpaid balance of compensation for 2011

Makes an appropriation to pay to Verna Kirwan, the widow of Thomas J.

Brian KolbSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7704Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.361

Designates a portion of the Taconic State Parkway as the "Westchester County Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway"

Designates a portion of the Taconic State Parkway as the "Westchester County Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway".

Greg BallSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7677Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.360

Requires employers to provide emergency escape systems to firefighters

Requires employers to provide emergency escape systems to firefighters.

Mark GrisantiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A10627Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.340

Relates to the conveyance of land formerly used as an armory to the city of Rome in the county of Oneida

Relates to the conveyance of land formerly used as an armory to the city of Rome in the county of Oneida.

Anthony BrindisiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A10622Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.339

Authorizes NYC to alienate a parcel of land in Queens

Authorizes NYC to alienate a parcel of land in Queens to the NYC housing authority on condition that the parcel remains used for open space and recreational purposes.

Catherine NolanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A10575Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.337

Relates to part-time police officer positions in the villages of Corfu and LeRoy in Genesee county

Makes part-time police officer positions in the villages of Corfu and LeRoy in Genesee county non-competitive for civil service purposes.

Stephen HawleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A10576Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.338

Authorizes the building inspector in the town of Cambria, county of Niagara, to reside outside such town

Authorizes the building inspector in the town of Cambria, county of Niagara, to reside outside such town, but within the county or an adjoining county.

Dennis H. GabryszakSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7600Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.359

Relates to the membership of the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor commission

Relates to the membership of the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission.

Mark GrisantiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law