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

S4090Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Referred to judiciary
Relates to the authority of the court to direct establishment accounts for the benefit of children in certain types of cases
Relates to the authority of the court to direct establishment of a trust or other designated account for the benefit of children in matrimonial, child support and paternity cases.
Diane J. SavinoJudiciary Committee
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S3913Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules
Requires that rehabilitation programs for female inmates in state correctional facilities be equivalent to those provided to male inmates elsewhere in the state
Requires that rehabilitation programs for female inmates in state correctional facilities be equivalent to those provided to male inmates of correctional facilities elsewhere in the state; provides…
Ruth Hassell-ThompsonRules Committee

S3873Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Requires authorization for and verification of the validity of third-party charges for products and services billed to a customer on bills issued by telecommunication providers

Requires authorization by the customer, and verification by the telecommunications providers, of the validity of third-party charges for products and services billed to a customer on bills issued by…

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S3228Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to the issue of military deployment as a factor in the awarding of custody in marital actions

Provides that the issue of military deployment shall not be considered as a factor in the awarding of custody in marital actions where a suitable child care plan is presented.

Michael H. RanzenhoferJudiciary Committee

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S3192Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Creates the short-term military service guardian

Creates the short term military service guardian; allows parent w/o joint custody to appoint service guardian; provides for a maximum appointment of 180 days.

Michael H. RanzenhoferJudiciary Committee

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S3053Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Requires additional disclosures from lobbyists

Requires additional disclosures from lobbyists including: campaign contributions to elected officials; existing business relationships or associations with public officials; and the names of family…

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S2977Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Establishes an intercity bus passenger service permit system in cities having a population of one million or more

Establishes an intercity bus passenger service permit system in cities having a population of one million or more; defines terms; provides exemptions; imposes civil penalties for violations;…

Daniel L. SquadronRules Committee

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A4190AssemblyS1271· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Amend and recommit to transportation

Increases the penalties for driving with a suspended or revoked license

Increases the penalties for driving with a suspended or revoked license.

Dennis H. GabryszakTransportation CommitteeTransportation

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S2855Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Requires manufacturers and labelers of prescription drugs dispensed in this state to annually report marketing expenses to the department of health

Requires manufacturers and labelers of prescription drugs dispensed in this state which engage in marketing activities in the state to annually report marketing expenses to the department of health;…

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S2556Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Establishes mandatory minimum medicaid coverage for hospital confinement for childbirth

Requires all insurance policies and health maintenance organization contracts to provide coverage for maternity patients and their newborns for hospital stays of at least 48 hours following…

Shirley L. HuntleyRules Committee

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S2508Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Requires registered sex offenders to personally appear at the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction for purpose of having a photograph taken; repealer

Requires registered sex offenders to personally appear annually, within thirty days of the anniversary of their initial registration date, at the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction for the…

Michael GianarisRules Committee

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S2331Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Provides that calls to hotlines operated by the office of children and family services are confidential

Provides that calls to hotlines operated by the office of children and family services are confidential; corrects cross references to penal law regarding filing a false report in the 3rd degree.

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S2323Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Allows for baccalaureate and advanced degree programs and certain educational and training activity to count towards the work participation rate

Allows for baccalaureate and advanced degree programs to count towards the work participation rate and further provides for certain educational and training activity (homework expected or required…

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S2201Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Provides for the reinvestment of funds into community-based services for persons suffering from chemical dependence and for establishment of fund

Provides for the reinvestment of funds generated by savings due to declines in the state prison census into community-based services for persons suffering from chemical dependence and for the…

Martin J. GoldenFinance Committee

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S1706Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Authorizes use of closed-circuit television for the testimony of domestic violence victim witnesses in a criminal proceeding

Authorizes use of closed-circuit television for the testimony of domestic violence victim witnesses in a criminal proceeding subject to the same restrictions as are applicable to child witnesses.

José PeraltaRules Committee

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S1596Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Enacts the "Atlantic Yards Governance Act"

Enacts the "Atlantic Yards governance act"; creates the Atlantic Yards development trust with purposes and powers of the trust and further establishes a stakeholder council.

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S1510Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Establishes the crime of aggravated domestic violence

Establishes the crime of aggravated domestic violence when a person has committed a specified domestic violence offense and has been convicted of one or more specified domestic violence offenses…

Daniel L. SquadronRules Committee

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S1438Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Enacts bill of adoptee rights clarifying language and procedures for obtaining birth certificates and medical histories for adoptees

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…

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S1018Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Requires the court to advise aliens of deportation consequences of guilty plea; allows guilty plea withdrawal

Requires the court to advise a defendant that if he or she is an alien and he or she is convicted of a crime, whether by plea or trial, such conviction may result in his or her deportation; allows a…

José PeraltaRules Committee

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S1003Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Requires the judge in a criminal proceeding or in a family court proceeding, upon issuance of an order of protection to inquire as to the possession of a firearm by the defendant or respondent

Requires the judge in a criminal proceeding or in a family court proceeding, upon issuance of an order of protection, to inquire as to the ownership of a firearm by the defendant or respondent.

José PeraltaRules Committee

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S972SenateA1323· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Mandates that every owner of a cabaret establishment, but which is not a restaurant shall install security cameras

Enacts "Imette's Law"; mandates that every owner of an cabaret establishment, but which is not a restaurant, shall install security cameras at every entrance and exit of such establishment.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonRules Committee

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S971Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Designates the tenth day of March of each year as a public holiday, to be known as Harriet Tubman day

Designates the tenth day of March of each year as a public holiday, to be known as Harriet Tubman day.

Ruth Hassell-ThompsonRules Committee

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S894Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Prohibits pharmacists from refusing to dispense medication solely for philosophical, moral, or religious reasons

Prohibits pharmacists from refusing to dispense medication solely for philosophical, moral, or religious reasons.

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S892Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Provides for the dispensing of emergency contraception under certain circumstances and conditions

Provides for the dispensing of emergency contraception under certain circumstances and conditions.

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S815Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Referred to social services

Provides for daycare reimbursement by the state within thirty days of an invoice being issued

Provides for daycare reimbursement by the state within thirty days of an invoice being issued.

Kenneth P. LaValleSocial Services Committee

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S729Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Establishes the actual innocence justice act 2012

Establishes the actual innocence justice act of 2012; clarifies that convicted persons who can demonstrate a reasonable probability that they are innocent will have the right to challenge their…

José PeraltaRules Committee

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S670Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Authorizes a court to revoke the firearms license and seize the weapons of certain individuals

Authorizes courts to revoke firearms license and seize the weapons of certain individuals.

José PeraltaRules Committee

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S635Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Requires certain persons and officials, teachers, superintendents and certain professionals to complete training in reporting cases of suspected child abuse

Requires certain persons and officials required to report suspected child abuse and maltreatment to complete ongoing training; further all teachers, school superintendents and licensed professionals…

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S526Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to sanctions for driving while ability impaired while holding a conditional license

Relates to sanctions for driving while ability impaired while holding a conditional license.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Transportation Committee

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S445SenateA5927· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Creates the non-partisan legislative budget office

Creates the non-partisan legislative budget office; directs such office shall provide information to legislative committees of the senate and assembly with respect to the state budget, appropriation…

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S448Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Prohibits an owner from adjusting the amount of preferential rent upon the renewal of a lease

Prohibits an owner from adjusting the amount of preferential rent, rent charged and paid by the tenant which is less than the legal regulated rent for the housing accommodation, upon the renewal of…

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S441Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Makes provisions regarding small claims jurisdiction where claimant is a tenant or lessee of real property owned by defendant that is situated within certain limits

Amends various court acts (i.e., the uniform city court act, the uniform district court act, the uniform justice court act and the New York city civil court act) to provide for small claims…

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S443Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Removes provisions prohibiting N.Y. city from strengthening rent regulation laws to provide more comprehensive coverage than state laws

Removes provisions prohibiting N.Y. city from strengthening rent regulation laws to provide more comprehensive coverage than state laws.

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S428Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Relates to the right of tenant association to have the first option to purchase a housing unit

Relates to the right of tenant association to have the first option to purchase a housing unit.

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S414Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Enacts a balanced budget requirement and creates the New York state governmental accounting review board

Enacts a balanced budget requirement and creates the New York state governmental accounting review board.

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S413Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Establishes the empire state performance commission for the purpose of designing and advising the governor and the legislature on the implementation of a performance

Establishes the empire state performance commission in the executive department for the purpose of designing and advising the governor and the legislature on the implementation of a…

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S402Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Requires notice to adjoining owners of construction, excavation or demolition work

Requires notice to adjoining owners of construction, excavation or demolition work.

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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S381Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Provides for the appointment of a standing committee on conference to resolve differences between similar, but not identical, bills and resolutions

Provides for the appointment of a standing committee on conference to resolve differences between similar, but not identical bills and resolutions; also provides that such committee may refer bills…

Liz KruegerRules Committee

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S380Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Committee discharged and committed to rules

Relates to increased participation in state contracts and subcontracts by certified minority and women owned business enterprises

Relates to increased participation in state contracts and subcontracts by certified minority and women owned business enterprises; relates to certain performance and payment bond requirements.

Velmanette MontgomeryRules Committee

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