Bills by

John J. Bonacic

Senator

9,494 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →bonacic@nysenate.gov

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

9,494 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

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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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

S5328Senate· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Authorizes the Monroe-Woodbury central school district to establish a reserve fund for the specific purpose of liquidating certain serial bonds

Authorizes the Monroe-Woodbury central school district to establish a reserve fund for the specific purpose of liquidating certain serial bonds.

William J. Larkin Jr.Stricken

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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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A6831AssemblyS4304· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Referred to local government

Allows that the Westchester county governing body appoint an additional member of the Westchester county industrial development agency

Allows that the Westchester county governing body appoint an additional member of the Westchester county industrial development agency.

Thomas AbinantiLocal Government CommitteeLocal Government

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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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S3729Senate· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Authorizes the director of the office for the aging to establish a long term care worker training pilot program

Authorizes the director of the office for the aging to establish a long term care worker training pilot program for the purpose of expanding access to enhanced education and training for health care…

Suzi OppenheimerFinance 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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S2403Senate· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Authorizes the city of Kingston to amortize the cost of payments to employees upon separation of service from such city during 2011

Authorizes the city of Kingston to amortize the cost of payments to employees upon separation of service from such city during 2011.

William J. Larkin Jr.Stricken

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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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A1062Assembly· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Referred to health

Requires the commissioner of health to establish means of educating proprietors and employees of public eating establishments about food allergens

Requires the commissioner of health to establish means of educating proprietors and employees of public eating establishments about food allergens.

Felix OrtizHealth 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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A626Assembly· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Amended on third reading 626b

Requires a recording officer not to record or accept a transfer or assignment of interest in a mortgage unless accompanied with a mortgage ownership assignment

Requires a recording officer not to record or accept a transfer or assignment of interest in a mortgage unless accompanied with a mortgage ownership assignment document.

Helene WeinsteinOn the Assembly floor

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S109Senate· Moved Feb 13, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Authorizes department of transportation to survey areas with a high incidence of pedestrian accidents involving senior citizens

Authorizes department of transportation to conduct a statewide survey to determine areas with a high incidence of pedestrian accidents involving senior citizens; requires commissioner to undertake a…

Ruben DiazFinance Committee

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S6461Senate· Moved Feb 10, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Exempts hospitals from the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax

Exempts hospitals from the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax.

Andrew J. LanzaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S6452Senate· Moved Feb 10, 2012· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Requires all goods, except food, sold at retail in state parks, recreational facilities and historic sites to be produced in the United States

Requires all goods, except food, sold at retail in state parks, recreational facilities and historic sites to be produced in the United States.

Owen H. JohnsonCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

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S6220Senate· Moved Feb 10, 2012· Amend and recommit to codes

Removes the provision that requires certain firearms dealers to renew their licenses every six years

Removes the provision that requires certain firearms dealers to renew their licenses every six years.

Patty RitchieCodes Committee

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A711Assembly· Moved Feb 10, 2012· Amend and recommit to aging

Authorizes a pooled purchasing program for certain services and commodities

Authorizes a pooled purchasing program for certain services and commodities, including, but not limited to, liability and motor vehicle insurance.

Jeffrey DinowitzAging 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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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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A9246Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Referred to codes

Permits district attorneys to appeal bail decisions

Provides that where a criminal action is pending in a local criminal court or a superior court, the district attorney upon motion, may seek an order from the Appellate Division of the Department in…

Raymond WalterCodes 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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A9263Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in consumer affairs and protection

Prohibits the sale of gift certificates that diminish in value due to dormancy; and prohibits surcharges and fees on gift certificates

Prohibits the sale of gift certificates and gift cards that diminish in value due to dormancy; and prohibits surcharges and fees on gift certificates and gift cards.

Raymond WalterConsumer Affairs And Protection 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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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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S6448Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Requires legislation which adversely affects businesses or local governments to be accompanied by a legislative regulatory impact statement

Requires legislation which adversely affects businesses or local governments to be accompanied by a legislative regulatory impact statement.

David CarlucciInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S6441SenateA9275· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Relates to small business regulation guides

Relates to providing information and assistance to small businesses to prevent common regulatory violations.

David CarlucciCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business CommitteeEconomy

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S6443Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Referred to health

Eliminates the demonstration project status and 7 program limitations upon accountable care organizations

Eliminates the demonstration project status and 7 program limitations upon accountable care organizations.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S6442Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Relates to the enforcement of violations

Prohibits state agencies from imposing or suggesting any enforcement quotas or from using quotas as a reward to evaluation method.

David CarlucciCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S6444Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Requires agencies to consider the impact of proposed rules on existing and potential future jobs and employment opportunities

Requires agencies to consider the impact of proposed rules on existing and potential future jobs and employment opportunities.

David J. ValeskyCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S6439Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Provides for public comment during the initial development, preparation and promulgation of rules

Provides for public comment during the initial development, preparation and promulgation of rules; establishes an affirmative duty upon agencies to reach out to regulated persons who may be…

David J. ValeskyCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S6437Senate· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Referred to higher education

Requires regulations to permit tuition waivers for one course for firefighter students in baccalaureate/higher degree CUNY programs

Directs the board of trustees for the city university of New York to promulgate regulations regarding tuition waivers for one course for fire fighter and fire officer students in baccalaureate or…

Martin J. GoldenHigher Education Committee

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S5045Senate· Moved Feb 8, 2012· Amend (t) and recommit to finance

Requires organizations that receive funds for capital improvements use such funds for the purchase of energy star equipment and appliances where available

Requires organizations that receive funds for capital improvements by the New York state dormitory authority and the urban development corporation to use such funds for the purchase of energy star…

George D. MaziarzFinance Committee

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S4384Senate· Moved Feb 8, 2012· Amend and recommit to health

Establishes the Medicaid identification and anti-fraud biometric technology program

Establishes the "Medicaid identification and anti-fraud biometric technology program", requiring the department of health, in consultation with the office of the medicaid inspector general and the…

Michael H. RanzenhoferHealth Committee

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S4375Senate· Moved Feb 8, 2012· Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations

Establishes a credit for purchase and installation of a seat belt violation alert system

Establishes a credit for purchase and installation of a seat belt violation alert system.

Andrew J. LanzaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4114Senate· Moved Feb 8, 2012· Amend and recommit to civil service and pensions

Provides credit to certain members of the New York city employees' retirement system

Provides credit to Linda Bores, Lisa Bosse and Catherine Littlefield, members of the New York city employees' retirement system, for their service at Coney Island Hospital while employed by…

Martin J. GoldenCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S3644Senate· Moved Feb 8, 2012· Opinion referred to judiciary

Relates to a timely state budget and the consideration of legislation other than budget bills and resolutions after the end of the state fiscal year

Relates to a timely state budget and the consideration of legislation other than budget bills and resolutions after the end of the state fiscal year.

Joseph A. GriffoJudiciary Committee

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S3331Senate· Moved Feb 8, 2012· Opinion referred to judiciary

Proposes a constitutional amendment to create a non-partisan apportionment commission

Proposes a constitutional amendment to create a non-partisan five member apportionment commission, four members of which shall be appointed by the majority and minority officers of the legislature…

John J. BonacicJudiciary Committee

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S3327Senate· Moved Feb 8, 2012· Opinion referred to judiciary

Authorizes and limits casino gambling in the county of Sullivan

Authorizes and limits casino gambling in the county of Sullivan; subjects amounts offered as prizes for games to the approval of the legislature which periodically shall revise prize levels as it…

John J. BonacicJudiciary Committee

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S3326Senate· Moved Feb 8, 2012· Opinion referred to judiciary

Authorizes and limits casino gambling in the county of Sullivan

Authorizes and limits casino gambling in the county of Sullivan; provides that amounts offered as prizes for games shall be subject to the approval of the legislature which periodically shall revise…

John J. BonacicJudiciary Committee

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S3266Senate· Moved Feb 8, 2012· Opinion referred to judiciary

Provides for special elections for the offices of comptroller and attorney general for vacancies during a term

Provides for special elections for the offices of comptroller and attorney general for vacancies during a term.

Joseph A. GriffoJudiciary Committee

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S2898Senate· Moved Feb 8, 2012· Opinion referred to judiciary

Relates to the taking of private property; repealer

Provides that with just compensation paid, private property may be taken only when necessary for the possession, occupation, or enjoyment of land by the public at large or by public agencies.

John A. DeFranciscoJudiciary Committee

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S2870Senate· Moved Feb 8, 2012· Opinion referred to judiciary

Provides for the filling of vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor by appointment of the governor subject to confirmation by the senate and assembly

Provides for the filling of vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor by appointment of the governor subject to confirmation by majority vote in the senate and majority vote in the assembly.

Joseph A. GriffoJudiciary Committee

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S2869SenateA3371· Moved Feb 8, 2012· Opinion referred to judiciary

Removes constitutional provision that the lieutenant-governor shall act as governor when the governor is absent from the state

Removes constitutional provision that the lieutenant-governor shall act as governor when the governor is absent from the state; also provides likewise for the case in which the lieutenant-governor…

Joseph A. GriffoJudiciary CommitteeLegal

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A3151Assembly· Moved Feb 8, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Exempts police officers, firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers from service as a juror

Exempts police officers, members of a fire company, and volunteer firemen and volunteer ambulance workers from service as a grand or petit juror; provides a procedure for claiming such an exemption.

Nancy CalhounStricken

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