Bills by

John J. Bonacic

Senator

9,426 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →bonacic@nysenate.gov

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

9,426 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

A9945Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.296
Authorizes lease between the county of Onondaga and the Onondaga Yacht Club for boating and related recreational activities
Authorizes a lease between the county of Onondaga and the Onondaga Yacht Club for boating and related recreational activities.
William MagnarelliSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
S7021Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.346
Authorizes the Monroe County Water Authority to lease and maintain water systems owned by the village of Bloomfield
Authorizes the Monroe County Water Authority to lease and maintain water systems owned by the village of Bloomfield.
Michael F. NozzolioSigned by Governor

S6988Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.345

Relates to the expiration of real estate licenses and service of a real estate salesman with a broker

Relates to the expiration of real estate licenses and service of a real estate salesman with a broker.

Thomas F. O'MaraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9843Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.295

Relates to funding of contracts of neighborhood preservation companies and not-for-profit corporations

Relates to funding for contracts of neighborhood preservation companies and not-for-profit corporations.

Vito LopezSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9847Assembly· Vetoed Aug 1, 2012· Tabled

Provides for temporary approval of applications to operate a WICs program, if the applicant currently operates another approved program

Provides for temporary approval of applications to operate a WIC program, if the applicant currently operates another approved program.

Amy PaulinVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A9836Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.294

Relates to guardianship succession procedures and time frames

Relates to guardianship succession procedures and time frames.

Thomas AbinantiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6962Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.344

Includes certain commercial equine operations in the definition of land used in agricultural production

Includes certain commercial equine operations in the definition of land used in agricultural production.

Patty RitchieSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9800Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.293

Authorizes the county of Saratoga to discontinue for reforestation purposes the use of certain lands and to convey such lands

Authorizes the county of Saratoga to discontinue for reforestation purposes the use of certain lands and to convey such lands.

Teresa SaywardSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9795Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.292

Relates to the eligibility of certain town officers

Relates to the eligibility of certain town officers; relieves the town of Fishkill of residency requirements for the position of comptroller.

Joel MillerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6864Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.343

Authorizes the use of the Albany county correctional facility for detention of persons under arrest being held for arraignment in any court in the county of Albany

Authorizes the use of the Albany county correctional facility for the detention of persons under arrest being held for arraignment in any court in the county of Albany.

Neil D. BreslinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6858Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.342

Requires publication of laws relating to the control of invasive species

Requires publication of laws relating to the control of invasive species.

Mark GrisantiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6843Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.322

Authorizes lease between the county of Onondaga and Syracuse University for Onondaga Lake Park for park and recreational improvements

Authorizes lease between the county of Onondaga and Syracuse University for Onondaga Lake Park for park and recreational improvements.

John A. DeFranciscoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6834Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.321

Validates certain findings and determinations with respect to bond anticipation notes issued by the village of Webster

Validates certain findings and determinations with respect to bond anticipation notes issued by the village of Webster and legalizes and authorizes the issuance of obligations of such notes.

Michael F. NozzolioSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9702Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.291

Relates to anti-rebating provisions for insurers

Provides that an insurer may offer valuable consideration, including merchandise or periodical subscriptions of a value of $25 or less to an insured.

Andrew HevesiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S6802Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.320

Provides authority for dormitory authority financing and construction of facilities for Mercy Flight Central, Inc., of Central New York

Provides authority for dormitory authority financing and construction of facilities for Mercy Flight Central, Inc., of Central New York.

Michael F. NozzolioSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9660Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.290

Relates to the residency requirements for the position of constable in the village of West Hampton Dunes, county of Suffolk

Relates to the residency requirements for the position of constable in the village of West Hampton Dunes, county of Suffolk, to allow for the retention of current constables and enhance recruitment…

Fred ThieleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6740Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.362

Relates to a health insurance demonstration program for early retirees

Relates to a health insurance demonstration program for early retirees.

Joseph E. RobachSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6670Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.318

Authorizes remote net metering by farm and non-residential customer-generators using micro-hydroelectric generating equipment

Authorizes remote net metering by farm and non-residential customer-generators using micro-hydroelectric generating equipment.

Betty LittleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6642Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.317

Authorizes the exchange of property between the state of New York and Syracuse University

Authorizes the exchange of property between the state of New York and Syracuse University.

John A. DeFranciscoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S6615Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.316

Increases the reimbursement cap for districts from $30,000 to $60,000

Increases the reimbursement cap for districts from $30,000 to $60,000.

Patty RitchieSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9472Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.289

Amends chapter 658 of 2002, to extend provisions relating to citizenship requirements for permanent certification as a teacher

Extends provisions relating to citizenship requirements for permanent certification as a teacher.

Catherine NolanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6585Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.315

Authorizes the city of Jamestown, county of Chautauqua, to discontinue the use of certain lands as parklands

Authorizes the city of Jamestown, county of Chautauqua, to discontinue the use of certain lands as parklands and requires the dedication of other certain parcels of land for public park purposes.

Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9392Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.288

Relates to the definition of "stallion" for the purposes of the NYS thoroughbred breeding and development fund

Relates to the definition of "stallion" for the purposes of the NYS thoroughbred breeding and development fund.

J. Gary PretlowSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A9380Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.287

Establishes a voluntary surveillance access database

Establishes a voluntary surveillance access database where residential homeowners and business owners may elect to have information and/or images obtained from their closed-circuit television or…

Michael DenDekkerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S6450Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.313

Provides eligibility for the financing and construction of capital facilities for the Guilderland public library under article 8 of the public authorities law

Provides for the financing and construction of capital facilities for the Guilderland public library.

Neil D. BreslinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S6451Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.314

Authorizes the town of East Hampton to alienate and convey its interest in parkland, jointly owned by the towns of East Hampton and Southampton, to the town of Southampton

Authorizes the town of East Hampton to alienate and convey its interest in parkland, jointly owned by the towns of East Hampton and Southampton, to the town of Southampton.

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9229Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.364

Relates to maintaining up-to-date photographs of sex offenders subsequent to release

Relates to maintaining up-to-date photographs of sex offenders subsequent to release.

Anthony BrindisiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9223Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.286

Relates to tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by senior citizens or persons with disabilities

Relates to tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by senior citizens or persons with disabilities; relates to providing notice to those eligible of the need for…

Aravella SimotasSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A9116Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.285

Increases certain special accidental death benefits

Increases certain special accidental death benefits paid to widows, widowers or the deceased member's children.

Margaret MarkeySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A9020Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.284

Establishes workforce guidance and information for women

Establishes the workforce guidance and information for women policy; requires the department of labor to provide guidance to local workforce investment boards and staff, to improve services and…

Ellen C. JaffeeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S6177Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.312

Extends provisions of chapter 105 of the laws of 2009 enabling the county of Albany to impose and collect taxes on occupancy of hotel or motel rooms in Albany county

Extends provisions of chapter 105 of the laws of 2009 enabling the county of Albany to impose and collect taxes on occupancy of hotel or motel rooms in Albany county.

Neil D. BreslinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6176Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.311

Extends the effectiveness of chapter 405 of the laws of 2005 for two years relating to authorization for the county of Albany to impose a mortgage recording tax

Extends the effectiveness of chapter 405 of the laws of 2005 for two years which chapter authorizes the county of Albany to impose a county mortgage recording tax.

Neil D. BreslinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A8917Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.363

Relates to records of parole release interviews for certain inmates

Relates to records of parole release interviews for inmates detained as sex offenders.

Anthony BrindisiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A8924Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.283

Amends chapter 481 of the laws of 1967 establishing and constituting as a separate union free school district certain territory in the town of Greenburgh

Relates to provisions establishing and constituting as a separate union free school district certain territory in the town of Greenburgh; authorizes such district to use real property outside of its…

Carl HeastieSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A8880Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.282

Does away with the Mount Kisco urban renewal agency; repealer

Eliminates the Mount Kisco urban renewal agency; transfers any books, records and remaining rights of the dissolved authority to the village of Mount Kisco.

Robert CastelliSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A8554Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.281

Provides for the inclusion of all property required to be set off in the value of a small estate

Provides for the inclusion of all property required to be set off, pursuant to paragraph (a) of section 5-3.1 of the estates, powers and trusts law, in the value of a small estate.

Helene WeinsteinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5818Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.310

Adds the Seneca Lake scenic byway into the state scenic byways system

Adds the Seneca Lake scenic byway into the state scenic byways system.

Thomas F. O'MaraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A8414Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.280

Requires notification that all physician information on the department of health's website may not be all-inclusive or up-to-date

Requires notification on the department of health's website that all physician information may not be all-inclusive or up-to-date; requires an active link to the website maintained by the unified…

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5612Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.309

Authorizes the dormitory authority to construct and finance certain facilities of Xavier High School in New York City

Authorizes the dormitory authority to construct and finance certain facilities of Xavier High School in New York City.

Martin J. GoldenSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S5525Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.308

Authorizes municipalities and districts thereof to contract for certain goods and services jointly with the state or other municipalities

Authorizes municipalities and districts thereof to contract for goods and services jointly with the state or other municipalities.

Betty LittleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5513Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.307

Provides that the Monroe-Woodbury central school district shall be entitled to full aid notwithstanding the fact that they were in session for only 179 days

Provides that the Monroe-Woodbury central school district shall be entitled to full aid notwithstanding the fact that they were in session for only 179 days.

William J. Larkin Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7929Assembly· Vetoed Aug 1, 2012· Tabled

Legalizes, validates, ratifies and confirms certain transportation contracts of Hamburg central school district

Legalizes, validates, ratifies and confirms certain transportation contracts of Hamburg central school district.

Kevin SmardzVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7822Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.278

Relates to agency reports

Relates to agency reports; requires such reports to be posted on line; provides for a letter or notice to be sent to members of the legislature indicating the website address and the name of the…

William MagnarelliSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7823Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.279

Relates to access to individualized education program electronically

Allows electronic access to a student's individualized education program.

Catherine NolanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7574Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.277

Relates to the certifications of disability for severely disabled persons to obtain certain motor vehicle registrations and plates

Relates to the certifications of disability for severely disabled persons to obtain certain motor vehicle registrations, plates and permits.

David GanttSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5343Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.306

Creates an option for those submitting applications to submit an affirmation in lieu of an oath

Allows those submitting applications to the department of education under title eight of the education law to submit an affirmation in lieu of an oath.

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7216Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.276

Allows a parent to request an additional parent residing in the school district to participate in committees on special education

Allows a parent to request an additional parent residing in the school district to participate in committees on special education.

Michael BenedettoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law