Bills by

Neil D. Breslin

Senator

10,455 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →breslin@senate.state.ny.us

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

10,455 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

K901Assembly· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Adopted
Honoring Jeannette Zucker for her outstanding advocacy and promotion of Lymphedema awareness
Micah KellnerAdopted
Adopted
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K905Assembly· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Adopted
Observing the 5th Anniversary of the passing of Jonathan Carey
Steven McLaughlinAdopted
Adopted
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OutcomeAdopted

S6468Senate· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to service credit for James N. Camarda for military service during his employment at the Long Island Rail Road

Relates to service credit for James N.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Civil Service And Pensions Committee

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S6464Senate· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Referred to insurance

Regulates step therapy and first fail health insurance policies and contracts

Regulates step therapy and first fail health insurance policies and contracts.

Catharine YoungInsurance Committee

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S6271Senate· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Referred to health

Directs the Medicaid inspector general to publish all administrative law decisions from an appeal by his or her office

Directs the Medicaid inspector general to publish all administrative law decisions from an appeal of an action by his or her office.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S6066Senate· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes the class B felony of criminal sale of a controlled substance by a practitioner or pharmacist

Establishes the class B felony of criminal sale of a controlled substance by a practitioner or pharmacist.

Kemp HannonCodes Committee

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S5880Senate· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Referred to health

Designates tramadol as a schedule III narcotic drug, and eliminates certain hydrocodone compounds from the list of schedule III narcotic drugs; repealer

Designates tramadol as a schedule III narcotic drug, and eliminates hydrocodone from the list of schedule III narcotic drugs; provides that such compounds shall continue to be handled by licensed…

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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A8547Assembly· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Amend (t) and recommit to codes

Requires DNA testing of all persons convicted of certain misdemeanors and felonies

Requires DNA testing of all persons convicted of misdemeanors and felonies.

Amy PaulinCodes Committee

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A8236Assembly· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Amend and recommit to labor

Enacts the broadcast employees' freedom to work act; repealer

Enacts the broadcast employees' freedom to work act; enacts provisions relating to noncompetition clauses.

Keith L.T. WrightLabor Committee

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A8096Assembly· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to program procurements, clarifying the definition of services, allowing the comptroller to excuse non-material deviations in procurement procedures

Relates to program procurements; clarifies the definition of services; allows the comptroller to excuse non-material deviations in procurement procedures and allows for pilot procurement methods.

Deborah GlickStricken

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A7831Assembly· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Amend and recommit to education

Relates to tenured teacher discipline

Relates to tenured teacher discipline; specifies one hundred twenty days of suspension; provides that all rulings on substantive motions shall be placed on the record with a full explanation of the…

William MagnarelliEducation Committee

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S5260SenateA7251· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions, establishing certain other offenses related thereto

Relates to criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions; establishes the offense of fraudulent prescription, dispensing and procurement of non-controlled substance prescription…

Kemp HannonCodes CommitteeLegal

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S4241Senate· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Authorizes roadside farm markets to sell wine from up to two farm, special or micro-wineries located within 20 miles

Authorizes licensed roadside farm markets to sell wine from up to two farm or special wineries or micro-wineries located within 20 miles of such licensed roadside farm market.

William J. Larkin Jr.Corporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S4092Senate· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Referred to codes

Expands the definition of victim for purposes of making statements at sentencing to allow more than one relative to speak

Expands the definition of "victim" for purposes of making statements at sentencing of defendant to allow more than one family member to speak; provides that members of a victims family includes…

Stephen M. SalandCodes Committee

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S3210Senate· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to the criminal sale of a controlled substance to a person less than fourteen years of age

Relates to the criminal sale of a controlled substance to a person less than fourteen years of age.

Jack M. MartinsCodes Committee

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S2728Senate· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Subtracts from federal adjusted gross income qualified transportation fringe benefits

Subtracts from federal adjusted gross income qualified transportation fringe benefits.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Ways And Means Committee

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S2141Senate· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Referred to codes

Prohibits the throwing, tossing, expectorating or expelling of saliva or other bodily secretion or excretion at or on an employee of a correctional facility

Prohibits the throwing, tossing, expectorating or expelling of saliva or other bodily secretion or excretion at or on an employee of a correctional facility; such conduct shall be aggravated…

John J. BonacicCodes Committee

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S1826Senate· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Referred to codes

Requires that persons convicted of rape in the first degree against different victims or the same victim serve sentence consecutively

Requires that persons convicted of multiple counts of rape in the first degree against different victims or the same victim, must serve the sentence for such convictions consecutively as well as…

Dean G. SkelosCodes Committee

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S1746Senate· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Provides that no person convicted of certain felonies may not file for change of name while incarcerated or under supervised release therefor

Provides that no person convicted of certain felonies defined under specified laws of this state may file a petition for change of name while such person is incarcerated or under supervised release…

Martin J. GoldenJudiciary Committee

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S1620Senate· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to creating a hazard

Provides that any person who shall abandon in a public place, any controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined in article 220 or 221 of the penal law, shall be guilty of creating a hazard.

John L. SampsonCodes CommitteeLegal

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S1040Senate· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Amend and recommit to aging

Requires the office of children and family services to track and report elder abuse

Requires the office of children and family services to track and report elder abuse and to issue a biennial report to the governor and legislature regarding the incidence of elder abuse in the state.

Jeffrey D. KleinAging Committee

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S1012Senate· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Amend and recommit to education

Provides Yonkers city school district with additional supplemental education improvement plan funds

Provides Yonkers city school district with additional supplemental education improvement plan funds.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsEducation Committee

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S924Senate· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to increasing penalties for first, second, third and fourth degree stalking

Relates to increasing penalties for first degree stalking to a class C felony, second degree stalking to a class D felony, third degree stalking to a class E felony, and fourth degree stalking to a…

Carl L. MarcellinoCodes Committee

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S876Senate· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Amend and recommit to elections

Provides for a state board of elections enforcement unit and counsel

Provides for a state board of elections enforcement unit and counsel.

Daniel L. SquadronElections Committee

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S6459Senate· Moved Feb 10, 2012· Referred to finance

Establishes the New York state mortgage settlement fund to consist of monies obtained by the state as a result of settlement with mortgage servicers

Establishes the New York state mortgage settlement fund to consist of monies obtained by the state as a result of settlement with mortgage servicers to be used to compensate eligible homeowners who…

Malcolm A. SmithFinance Committee

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S6456Senate· Moved Feb 10, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Establishes the New York state climate change task force

Establishes the New York state climate change task force; establishes the membership of the task force; establishes the powers and duties of the task force.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Environmental Conservation Committee

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S6455Senate· Moved Feb 10, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Prohibits the unauthorized change of a natural gas or electric service provider

Prohibits suppliers of natural gas or electric service from changing a customer's supplier of gas or electric service (commonly known as "slamming") unless such supplier complies with requirement…

Liz KruegerEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S3904Senate· Moved Feb 10, 2012· Amend (t) and recommit to civil service and pensions

Authorizes the village of Hastings-on-Hudson to offer a 20 yr retirement plan to police officers John DeBlasio, David Dosin, Anthony Gentile, Michael Pacheco and Justin Bottiglieri

Authorizes the village of Hastings-on-Hudson to offer a 20 year retirement plan to police officers John DeBlasio, David Dosin, Anthony Gentile, Michael Pacheco and Justin Bottiglieri.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S1665Senate· Moved Feb 10, 2012· Amend and recommit to local government

Provides tax abatement related to the removal of lead paint

Provides tax abatement related to the removal of lead paint; defines terms.

John L. SampsonLocal Government Committee

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S690Senate· Moved Feb 10, 2012· Amend and recommit to cities

Authorizes the environmental control board to adjudicate disputes between adjoining real property owners over the blocking of a driveway in the city of New York

Authorizes the environmental control board to adjudicate disputes between adjoining real property owners over the blocking of a driveway, the ownership or use of which is shared by such adjoining…

John L. SampsonCities Committee

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S649SenateA1419· Moved Feb 10, 2012· Amend and recommit to education

Directs the commissioner of education to create a pilot program to improve physical education/physical activity programs in certain schools

Directs the commissioner of education to create a pilot program to improve physical education/physical activity programs in certain schools.

John L. SampsonEducation CommitteeEducation

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A9249Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in transportation

Authorizes the motor vehicles commissioner to issue seasonal registrations for periods of less than one year

Authorizes the commissioner of the department of motor vehicles to issue seasonal registrations covering a time period of less than one year, which would expire on the last day of the expiration…

Raymond WalterTransportation Committee

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A9265Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Referred to local governments

Creates land banks for the acquisition of vacant and abandoned properties and authorizes the sale of such properties

Creates land banks for the acquisition of vacant and abandoned properties and authorizes the sale of such properties.

Earlene HooperLocal Governments Committee

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A9270Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Referred to racing and wagering

Authorizes the division of the lottery to conduct the operation of video lottery wagering at the regional off-track betting facilities

Authorizes the division of the lottery to conduct a pilot program for video lottery wagering at the regional off-track betting facilities.

Earlene HooperRacing And Wagering Committee

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A9269Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Referred to social services

Provides housing subsidies for victims of domestic violence

Authorizes the payment of housing subsidies in the amount of seventy percent of the rental cost of the dwelling unit or the median housing rental cost for the county, whichever is lower, to certain…

Earlene HooperSocial Services Committee

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A9256Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in veterans' affairs

Authorizes assessor of taxing municipality to accept late application for veterans exemption from real property taxes in certain cases

Authorizes assessor of taxing municipality to accept late application for veterans exemption from real property taxes if veteran has sold a property that was exempt, the application is made prior to…

Raymond WalterVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A9244Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in aging

Provides for a simplified definition of income in relation to senior citizens for real property taxation purposes

Provides for a simplified definition of income for senior citizens for real property taxation purposes; defines income as federal adjusted gross less distributions from an IRA.

Raymond WalterAging CommitteeHealth

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A9254Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Places limitation upon personal income tax levy by the state of New York

Places limitation upon personal income tax levy by the state of New York.

James TediscoWays And Means Committee

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A9261Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in election law

Requires disclosure of all campaign receipts regardless of amount

Requires detailed disclosure of all campaign receipts regardless of amount; applies to candidates as well as political committees.

Raymond WalterElection Law Committee

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A9262Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in higher education

Mandates that more than one manager administer the college choice savings program

Mandates that more than one manager administer the college choice savings program.

Raymond WalterHigher Education Committee

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A9241Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Permits senior citizens to substitute a more recent year's income for purposes of meeting the income eligibility requirements for the enhanced STAR exemption

Permits senior citizens to substitute a more recent year's income for purposes of meeting the income eligibility requirements for the enhanced STAR exemption in cases of a decrease in income from…

Raymond WalterReal Property Taxation Committee

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A9243Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Requires the tax commission to pay interest upon tardy personal income tax refunds made thirty days or after filing therefor

Requires the tax commission to refund any overpayment within 30 days of the filing therefor.

Raymond WalterWays And Means Committee

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A9248Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in codes

Mandates arresting police officers of rape suspects to cause suspects to be given HIV test

Mandates that arresting police officers of rape or criminal sexual act suspects shall cause defendants to be given an HIV related test to determine if defendant has HIV infection, HIV related…

Raymond WalterCodes Committee

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A9251Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes luring or enticing of a child a crime

Establishes luring or enticing of a child shall be a class B felony.

Dennis H. GabryszakCodes Committee

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A9245Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in aging

Provides that the real property tax assessment on property owned by a person 70 years of age or older may be capped at last year's assessment

Provides that the real property tax assessment on property owned by a person 70 years of age or older may be capped at last year's assessment; such assessment shall not be increased as long as…

Raymond WalterAging Committee

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S6449Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Referred to finance

Establishes the office of regulatory reform and administrative procedure compliance, and repeals provisions of law establishing the office of business permits

Establishes the office of regulatory reform and administrative procedure compliance, and repeals provisions of law establishing the office of business permits; directs such office to review all…

David CarlucciFinance CommitteeFinance

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S6445Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Referred to higher education

Relates to electronic prescribing software

Relates to requirements for electronic prescribing software under the medical assistance program; prohibits the use of advertising or messaging in such software, requires such software to include a…

Kemp HannonHigher Education Committee

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S6446Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Authorizes a group of businesses that are regulated by a state agency or a representative of such businesses to petition such agency for alternate rules

Authorizes a group of businesses that are regulated by a state agency or a representative of such businesses to petition the state agency for alternate methods for implementing a regulatory mandate…

David CarlucciCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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