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

A8938Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance
Requires all insurance policies and medical assistance to provide coverage for medically necessary hearing aids for children under 16 years of age
Enacts "Isabella's law" to require all health insurance policies and medical assistance to provide insurance coverage for the cost of medically necessary hearing aids for children under the age of 16.
Matthew TitoneInsurance Committee
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A8935Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes
Establishes the crime of serial sexual assault as a class B felony
Establishes the crime of serial sexual assault as a class B felony when a person engages in three or more acts of sexual assault involving two or more victims.
Fred ThieleCodes Committee

A8931Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in children and families

Permits preschools and nursery schools to operate for more than three hours per day

Permits preschools and nursery schools to operate for more than three hours per day.

Ann RabbittChildren And Families Committee

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A8921Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Relates to the disposition of lottery revenues and provides for a higher percentage of such revenue to be deposited into the state lottery fund

Reformulates provisions in the tax law relating to the disposition of lottery revenues to require that a higher percentage of all revenues collected in each of the various lottery games is deposited…

Sandy GalefWays And Means Committee

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A8920Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Authorizes establishment of school district and board of cooperative educational services reserve funds for contributions to the state teachers' retirement system

Authorizes the establishment by school districts and boards of cooperative educational services of retirement contribution reserve funds for the purposes of making contributions to the New York…

Sandy GalefGovernmental Employees Committee

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A8929Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to access to advanced secondary school courses

Relates to access to advanced secondary school courses; requires the commissioner to establish a program for increasing college readiness of certain students and to establish a program to provide…

Catherine NolanEducation Committee

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A8926Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Authorizes documentary films for inclusion in the empire state film production tax credit

Authorizes documentary films for inclusion in the empire state film production tax credit.

Joseph LentolWays And Means Committee

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A8912Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to coverage for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder

Relates to coverage for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder: does away with the monetary limit for coverage of applied behavior analysis.

Thomas AbinantiInsurance Committee

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S6108Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Removes sunset provisions of chapter 557 of the laws of 2001 relating to pre-need funeral services

Removes the sunset provisions of chapter 557 of the laws of 2001 relating to pre-need funeral services.

Joseph E. RobachConsumer Protection Committee

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S6091Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to benefits payable to, or on behalf of, certain employees of the department of corrections & community supervision injured or killed in performance of duty

Relates to benefits payable to, or on behalf of, certain employees of the department of corrections and community supervision injured or killed in the performance of duty; adds a heart presumption…

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Civil Service And Pensions Committee

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A8905Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Relates to mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse or maltreatment at summer day camps

Relates to mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse or maltreatment at summer day camps; includes college coaches, athletic directors, professors, graduate assistants and college presidents…

James TediscoChildren And Families Committee

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A8882Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Requires the division of criminal justice services to check the wanted felon status and other information of people applying for public assistance

Requires the division of criminal justice services to check the wanted felon status and probation or parole violator status of people applying for public assistance.

William A. BarclayGovernmental Operations Committee

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A8870Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to requiring a registered nurse on staff at facilities certified for enhanced assisted living or special needs assisted living

Relates to requiring a registered nurse on staff at facilities certified for enhanced assisted living or special needs assisted living.

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

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A8859Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides for the creation of a temporary state commission to determine the future governance of the canal corporation

Provides for the creation of a temporary state commission to determine the future governance of the canal corporation to be called the commission on the future governance of the canal corporation.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A8852Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in environmental conservation

Eliminates permit fee for certain girl scouts and boy scouts of America activities

Eliminates permit fee for certain girl scouts and boy scouts of America activities.

Ann RabbittEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A8844Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Eliminates certain minimum aid provisions for the computation of foundation aid and implement a regional cost index to reflect current cost differences among various regions in the state

Eliminates certain minimum aid provisions for the computation of foundation aid and implements a regional cost index to reflect current cost differences among various regions in the state.

Addie JenneEducation Committee

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S6065Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Expands the duties of the special advisory review panel on Medicaid managed care to include other managed care programs

Relates to the membership and expands the duties of the special advisory review panel on Medicaid managed care by including other managed care programs.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S6062Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Prohibits the substitution of opioid analgesic drugs for an opioid analgesic drug incorporating tamper resistance technology

Prohibits the substitution of opioid analgesic drugs for an opioid analgesic drug incorporating tamper resistance technology; requires pharmacist to verify equivalence or obtain written consent of…

Jack M. MartinsHealth Committee

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A8841Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to the unenforceability of a contract clause requiring a contractor or subcontractor to continue unapproved or disputed work

Relates to the unenforceability of a contract clause requiring a contractor or subcontractor to continue unapproved or disputed work.

Michael CusickJudiciary Committee

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A8835Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans' affairs

Provides free weekday admission to state parks and recreational facilities to all veterans

Provides free weekday admission to state parks and recreational facilities to all veterans.

Bill ReilichVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A8832Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Relates to providing a sales and compensating use tax exemption in certain areas of New York city

Relates to providing a sales and compensating use tax exemption in certain areas of New York city.

Dan QuartWays And Means CommitteeFinance

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A8821Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local governments

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.

William MagnarelliLocal Governments Committee

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A8822Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local governments

Repeals certain sections of the general municipal law and the 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; repeals certain sections of the public authorities law, in relation…

William MagnarelliLocal Governments Committee

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A8817Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Reference changed to environmental conservation

Relates to liability limitations for local brownfield sites issued city certificates of completion

Liability limitations for local brownfield sites issued city certificates of completion.

Andrew HevesiCities Committee

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A8811Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes the crimes of attempting to lure or entice a child

Establishes the crimes of attempting to lure or entice a child; defines a child as less than 17 years of age; classifies such crime as a class D felony; establishes that a person is guilty of…

Nicole MalliotakisCodes Committee

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S6046Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Enacts the omnibus telecommunications reform act of 2012

Enacts the "omnibus telecommunications reform act of 2012".

Kevin S. ParkerCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S6016Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Directs the commissioner of education to eliminate trans fats in foods prepared by public schools

Directs the commissioner of education to eliminate trans fats in foods prepared by public schools, develop an informational campaign and to report on the success of such program by December 31, 2013.

John A. DeFranciscoEducation Committee

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S6010Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Directs the commissioner of taxation and finance to require taxation only on an individual's net gambling winnings

Directs the commissioner of taxation and finance to require taxation only on an individual's net gambling winnings.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Investigations And Government Operations Committee

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A8690Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Makes family tuition accounts available to account owners who provide a valid taxpayer identification number

Makes family tuition accounts available to account owners who provide a valid taxpayer identification number.

Francisco MoyaGovernmental Operations Committee

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A8675Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in codes

Relates to penalties for the crimes relating to methamphetamine laboratory operations

Relates to penalties for the crimes relating to methamphetamine laboratory operations, including criminal possession of methamphetamine manufacturing materials and unlawful manufacture of…

Kevin SmardzCodes Committee

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A8686Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in tourism, parks, arts and sports development

Commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation shall provide Empire Passports to individuals whose qualified service commenced on or after September eleventh, two thousand one

Directs the Commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to provide Empire Passports to the families of reservists and members of the National Guard, whose qualified…

Claudia TenneyTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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A8680Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires tolls and revenues from bridges and tunnels in NY and NJ to be used for the construction, maintenance and operation of said bridges and tunnels

Requires tolls and revenues from certain bridges and tunnels in New York and New Jersey to be used to cover the costs of the construction, maintenance and operation of said bridges and tunnels.

Andrew RaiaCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A8687Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in judiciary

Authorizes the district attorney to intervene in a proceeding brought by the owner of premises upon which the tenant's occupancy is illegal

Authorizes the district attorney to intervene in a proceeding brought by the owner of premises upon which the tenant's occupancy is illegal based upon it use.

Grace MengJudiciary Committee

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A8673Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Clarifies reforms to the procurement process for the state and city university in regards to the purchase or subscription to online electronic resources

Clarifies reforms to the procurement process for the state and city university in regards to the purchase or subscription of library materials such as books and online electronic resources.

Amy PaulinHigher Education Committee

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S5913Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Permits veterans to purchase military service credit for service rendered in the Iranian hostage crisis

Permits veterans to purchase military service credit for service rendered in the Iranian hostage crisis.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Civil Service And Pensions Committee

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A8665Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in codes

Establishes the DeAnna Bazemore act

Establishes the DeAnna Bazemore act; defines domestic violence offense and imposes increased penalties for such offenses.

Eric StevensonCodes Committee

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A8649Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Establishes the flood assessment relief act of 2011

Establishes the flood assessment relief act of 2011 for Albany, Bronx, Broome, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Greene, Herkimer, Kings, Montgomery, Nassau, Orange, Otsego,…

John McEnenyWays And Means Committee

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A8654Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Requires the state to pay local municipalities' share of the costs not covered by municipal public assistance from the federal government

Requires the state to pay local municipalities' share of the costs not covered by municipal public assistance from the federal government where the President has issued a disaster declaration in the…

Donna LupardoGovernmental Operations Committee

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A8666Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Requires providers of insurance policies to maintain a database of health care providers offering foreign language services

Requires providers of insurance policies to maintain a database, available to clients of such insurance providers, of doctors, physicians and health care providers offering foreign language services.

David WeprinInsurance Committee

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A8664Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to economic development

Relates to the prohibition of certain requirements for employment applicants

Relates to the prohibition of certain requirements for employment applicants.

Eric StevensonEconomic Development Committee

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S5912Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Establishes the flood assessment relief act of 2011

Establishes the flood assessment relief act of 2011 for Albany, Bronx, Broome, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Greene, Herkimer, Kings, Montgomery, Nassau, Orange, Otsego,…

Neil D. BreslinLocal Government Committee

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