Bills by

Kevin S. Parker

Senator

649 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →parker@senate.state.ny.us

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

649 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

S3371Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business
Relates to emerging technology industrial classifications for clean environment and energy technologies
Relates to emerging technology industrial classifications for clean environment and energy technologies.
Kevin S. ParkerCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee
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S3368Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance
Enacts the "New York YouthBuild demonstration program"; appropriation
Enacts the "New York state YouthBuild act"; creates YouthBuild Inter-agency board, sets program requirements; authorizes the nine member board to make grants to eligible YouthBuild participants and…
Kevin S. ParkerFinance Committee

S3372Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies from enforcing federal immigration laws

Prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies from enforcing federal immigration laws.

Kevin S. ParkerFinance Committee

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S3369Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Establishes the TechNet training network to improve the quantity and quality of science degree programs

Establishes the TechNet training network to improve the quantity and quality of science, technology and engineering degree programs.

Kevin S. ParkerCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S3268Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Makes provisions for privacy in banking, insurance, and other financial transactions, forbidding disclosure of personal information without prior consent

Makes provisions for privacy in banking, insurance, and other financial transactions, forbidding disclosure of personal information without prior consent granted by the customer to the financial…

Kevin S. ParkerConsumer Protection Committee

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S2981Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Increases from $4.35 to $6.00, the state tax on a pack of cigarettes, and provides that such increase shall be used for tobacco use prevention and control

Increases from $4.35 to $6.00, the state tax on a pack of cigarettes, and provides that such increase shall be used for tobacco use prevention and control programs; establishes the tobacco use…

Kevin S. ParkerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2890Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to establishing a cost of living adjustment for members of the legislature

Relates to establishing a cost of living adjustment for members of the legislature, which provides a mechanism for increasing or decreasing the member's allowance at the same rate as increases or…

Kevin S. ParkerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2892Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Permits the sealing of records of certain nonviolent misdemeanor or nonsexual misdemeanor criminal offenses

Permits the sealing of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses; defines the term "eligible misdemeanor" to mean a misdemeanor that does not have as an element of the offense the use of a…

Kevin S. ParkerCodes Committee

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S2850Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to funds of the state

Relates to funds of the state; prohibits certain public authorities, commissions or public benefit corporations from depositing moneys in certain banking institutions.

Kevin S. ParkerCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S2851Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to requirements for lead agency

Relates to requirements for lead agency, specifically in circumstances when actions involve the religious exercise of a person.

Kevin S. ParkerEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2848Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Establishes a review panel for the waiver for qualifications for superintendents in cities having a population of one million or more; appropriation

Establishes a review panel for the waiver for qualifications for superintendents in cities having a population of one million or more.

Kevin S. ParkerFinance Committee

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S1965Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Increases the value of homesteads which are to be exempt from civil judgments

Increases the value of homesteads which are exempt from civil judgements from fifty thousand to two hundred fifty thousand dollars.

Kevin S. ParkerJudiciary Committee

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S1821Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Establishes the New York state automatic identification technology privacy task force

Establishes the New York state automatic identification technology privacy task force, to consist of: the chairperson of the consumer protection board, the secretary of state, the commissioner of…

Kevin S. ParkerFinance Committee

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S1733Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Enacts the "access to public services for non-English speakers act"

Enacts the "Access to Public Services for Non-English Speakers Act"; requires state agencies to take reasonable steps to provide equal access to services through oral language services or…

Kevin S. ParkerFinance Committee

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S1734Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Provides grants to households for home energy assistance; appropriation

Provides grants of up to $200 to low income households for home energy assistance through the office of temporary and disability assistance; appropriates $500 million therefor.

Kevin S. ParkerFinance Committee

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S1732Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to elections

Provides for the re-enfranchisement of voters with felony convictions; repealer

Provides for the re-enfranchisement of voters with felony convictions by repealing certain provisions in the election law.

Kevin S. ParkerElections Committee

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S1731Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides for the financing and construction of capital facilities for a certain non-profit corporation

Provides for the financing and construction of capital facilities for a certain non-profit corporation.

Kevin S. ParkerCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S1736Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Enacts the "Equal Access to Health and Human Services for Limited English Speaking Individuals" act

Enacts the "Equal Access to Health and Human Services for Limited English Speaking Individuals Act"; directs certain state agencies to provide language assistance services for persons seeking family…

Kevin S. ParkerFinance Committee

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S1725Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Makes an appropriation to the office for people with developmental disabilities to offset the cost of increased development of residential facilities

Makes an appropriation to the office for people with developmental disabilities to offset the cost of increased development of residential facilities in unserved and underserved communities.

Kevin S. ParkerFinance Committee

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S1724Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to elections

Provides for early voting in primary and general elections during the 2 week period prior to the election

Provides for early voting in primary and general elections during the 2 week period prior to the election.

Kevin S. ParkerElections Committee

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S1726Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Relates to broadcasting of professional sporting events of publicly funded stadiums

Relates to broadcasting of professional sporting events of publicly funded stadiums.

Kevin S. ParkerCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S1729Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Prohibits the state from entering into certain contracts with companies requiring employees to stipulate to binding arbitration for all disputes

Prohibits the state from entering into certain contracts with companies requiring employees to stipulate to binding arbitration for all disputes unless it excludes disputes involving sexual assault.

Kevin S. ParkerFinance Committee

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S1730Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to elections

Relates to requiring voter approval for the abolition or modification of term limits for certain elected offices

Requires voter approval for the abolition or modification of term limits for certain elected offices; requires resolution of local legislative body followed by a voter referendum; sets procedures.

Kevin S. ParkerElections Committee

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S1493Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to banks

Prohibits employer withdrawal from direct deposit account without notice to and permission from account owner

Prohibits employer withdrawal from direct deposit account without notice to and permission from account owner, who must be given 15 days notice of withdrawal and must give depository bank written…

Kevin S. ParkerBanks Committee

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S1494Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to banks

Requires lending institutions that send unsolicited mail-loan checks to clearly state the interest rate and the total cost of loan in a dollar amount

Requires lending institutions that send unsolicited mail-loan checks to clearly state in solicitation letter the interest rate to be applied to such loan and to demonstrate the total cost of loan in…

Kevin S. ParkerBanks Committee

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S1489Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Relates to the protection of victims of domestic violence act

Relates to the protection of victims of domestic violence act, which requires defendants to wear global positioning systems monitoring the location of the defendant.

Kevin S. ParkerCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S1495Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Facilitates absentee voting in local jails and designates several agencies as assisting agencies for voter registration purposes

Facilitates absentee voting in local correctional facilities and designates the division of probation, the department of correctional services, and the division of parole as assisting agencies for…

Kevin S. ParkerCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S1483Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Enacts parental involvement leave act requiring employers to grant employees up to 16 hours leave to attend school conferences or classroom activities

Enacts the "Parental Involvement Leave Act" requiring employers to grant employees up to 16 hours leave during any school year to attend school conferences or classroom activities related to the…

Kevin S. ParkerLabor Committee

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S1482Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Establishes the "time off for democracy act"

Establishes the "time off for democracy act"; requires employers to permit up to 2 hours off with pay to vote and permits employees to take a full day off, without pay, to serve as an election…

Kevin S. ParkerLabor Committee

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S1484Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Directs the president of the state civil service commission to publish reports annually relating to diversity within state government

Directs the president of the state civil service commission to publish reports annually relating to diversity within state government.

Kevin S. ParkerCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S1488Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to banks

Provides criteria for membership in credit unions and permits the extension of certain services to nonmembers

Provides criteria for membership in credit unions and permits the extension of certain services to nonmembers.

Kevin S. ParkerBanks Committee

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S1485Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Ensures language assistance services by state agencies and requires state agencies to maintain records and to submit an annual report on language services

Ensures language assistance services by state agencies; requires state agencies to maintain records of the primary language spoken by any individual seeking such assistance; and requires state…

Kevin S. ParkerCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S1486Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Allows a person with a master's of social work degree who meets certain requirements to file to be licensed within one year of the effective date of this act

Allows a person with a master's of social work degree who meets certain requirements to file to be licensed within one year of the effective date of this act.

Kevin S. ParkerHigher Education Committee

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S1487Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to banks

Provides that there shall be no solicitation for credit card holders through state or city university of NY unless credit education courses are provided

Provides that there shall be no solicitation for credit card holders through state or city university of NY unless credit education courses are provided.

Kevin S. ParkerBanks Committee

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S1480Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Relates to residential wireless telephone service

Relates to residential wireless telephone service; disclosure, notification and consumer protection requirements in wireless telecommunications consumer transactions; plain language disclosures to…

Kevin S. ParkerConsumer Protection Committee

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S1479Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Provides for the regulation of the licensure and practice of immigration providers by the department of state

Provides for the regulation of the licensure and practice of immigration providers by the department of state in order to protect immigrants from exploitation.

Kevin S. ParkerConsumer Protection Committee

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S1471Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Relates to arbitration organizations

Relates to arbitration organizations; requires private arbitration organizations involved in fifty or more consumer arbitrations per year to collect, publish at least quarterly, and make available…

Kevin S. ParkerConsumer Protection Committee

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S1470Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Prohibits persons or business entities from filing unnecessary personal identifying information with an agency

Prohibits persons or business entities from filing unnecessary personal identifying information with an agency; provides for enforcement by the attorney general.

Kevin S. ParkerConsumer Protection Committee

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S1466Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Provides that airbags (not required by federal law) sold and installed by motor vehicle dealers or manufacturers must be offered as standard or as single options

Provides that airbags (not required by federal law) sold and installed by motor vehicle dealers or manufacturers must be offered as standard with the model or as stand alone options; provides for…

Kevin S. ParkerConsumer Protection Committee

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S1467Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Increase the types of firearms that are to be included in the firearm ballistic identification database

Increases the types of firearms that are to be included in the firearm ballistic identification database.

Kevin S. ParkerConsumer Protection Committee

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S1468Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Requires credit reporting agencies to furnish proof of identity theft to creditors upon debtor's request

Requires credit reporting agencies to furnish proof of identity theft to creditors upon debtor's request.

Kevin S. ParkerConsumer Protection Committee

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S1185Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Establishes the office of the chief information officer, the enterprise executive governance board and the information technology investment board; repealer

Establishes the office of the chief information officer, the enterprise executive governance board and the information technology investment board; relates to state procurement of technology;…

Kevin S. ParkerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S1184Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Requires five hour pre-licensing course to include a motorcycle safety and awareness component, and the driver's license examination to include questions

Requires five hour pre-licensing course to include a motorcycle awareness and safety component, and the driver's license examination to include two questions concerning motorcycle awareness and…

Kevin S. ParkerTransportation Committee

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S1186Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Establishes the savings bank, savings and loan association or credit union municipal deposit program

Establishes the savings bank, savings and loan association or credit union municipal deposit program.

Kevin S. ParkerLocal Government Committee

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S1182Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Prohibits the New York city water board from enacting any rules and regulations less favorable to the consumer

Prohibits the NYC water board from enacting any rules and regulations less favorable to the consumer, including timeframes for appeals and receiving refunds.

Kevin S. ParkerCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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