Sponsored bills

Enacts the "Peconic Bay estuary protection act"

Enacts the "Peconic Bay estuary protection act" to implement a comprehensive conservation and management plan prepared pursuant to the national estuary program; establishes the Peconic Region…

Kenneth P. LaValleEnvironmental Conservation Committee

Includes individuals with a mental defect as a victim under sexual abuse in the first degree

Includes individuals with a mental defect as a victim under sexual abuse in the first degree.

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

Honoring Orange County Sheriff Carl E. DuBois upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2011 Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award

John J. BonacicFinance Committee

Honoring Thomas J. Nespeca upon the occasion of his election as President of the New York State School Boards Association

Michael F. NozzolioFinance Committee

Includes certain veterans in the definition of resident as it relates to community colleges and state-aided four-year colleges

Includes active duty military and certain veterans going to college under the new GI bill in the definition of resident as it relates to community colleges and state-aided four-year colleges.

Joseph E. RobachHigher Education Committee

Extends the statute of limitations in criminal and civil actions for certain sex offenses committed against a child less than eighteen years of age

Establishes the period of limitation for the prosecution of a sex offense defined in article 130 of the penal law; establishes that incest in the first or second degree or use of a child in a sexual…

Dov HikindCodes Committee

New York solar industry development and jobs act of 2011

Creates the New York solar industry development and jobs act; relates to procurement of solar renewable energy credits; establishes schedule with annual percentages to be met for compliance years.

Steven EnglebrightStricken

Grants the attorney general jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute police misconduct

Grants the attorney general jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute police misconduct upon the request of the governor or the district attorney of the county wherein such misconduct was committed.

Keith L.T. WrightOn the Assembly floor

Precludes local criminal court from issuing a warrant of arrest based on any simplified information when the defendant has not been arraigned

Precludes a local criminal court from issuing a warrant of arrest based on any simplified information when the defendant has not been arraigned and has not come under the control of the court with…

J. Gary PretlowOn the Assembly floor

Provides that bicycle operators and the businesses working as an independent contractor with such operators shall be liable for such operator's violation of the law regarding use of a bicycle

Provides that bicycle operators and the businesses affiliated with such operators shall be liable for such operator's failure to carry an identification card or certain other violations regarding…

Liz KruegerCities Committee

Relates to the procurement of banking services

Relates to the procurement of banking services.

Brian KavanaghBanks Committee

Establishes a healthcare reinvestment fund suburban demonstration project

Establishes a healthcare reinvestment fund suburban demonstration project; defines terms; creates an oversight committee; provides for distribution of funds and calculation of reinvestment fund…

Andrea Stewart-CousinsHealth Committee

Requires proof of clear and convincing evidence that damages, injury or loss arose from a navigation pilot's gross negligence or willful misconduct

Requires proof of clear and convincing evidence that damages, injury or loss arose from a navigation pilot's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Diane J. SavinoCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

Relates to the public service department undertaking a comprehensive and regular management and operations audit of the Long Island power authority; repealer

Relates to the public service department undertaking a comprehensive and regular management and operations audit of the Long Island power authority.

Robert SweeneySigned by Governor

Signed into law

Includes emergency vehicles displaying certain flashing light combinations in provisions of law requiring operators of vehicles to exercise due care when approaching

Includes emergency vehicles displaying certain flashing light color combinations in provisions of law that require operators of vehicles to exercise due care when approaching.

John A. DeFranciscoTransportation Committee

Provides that the provisions creating the abuse prevention notification system shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day

Provides that the provisions creating the abuse prevention notification system shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day and providing that the commissioner of the office for people with…

Harvey WeisenbergSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to the Montgomery, Otsego, Schoharie county solid waste management authority

Relates to the Montgomery, Otsego, Schoharie county solid waste management authority; provides for Ostego county's termination of its membership therein.

William MageeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Grants the state inspector general jurisdiction over all state agencies; eliminates welfare inspector general and medicaid inspector general; repealer

Grants the state inspector general jurisdiction over all state agencies and public authorities; eliminates welfare inspector general and medicaid inspector general and transfers the powers, duties…

Jeffrey D. KleinFinance Committee

Relates to the Montgomery, Otsego, Schoharie county solid waste management authority

Relates to authorizing Otsego county to withdraw from the Montgomery, Otsego, Schoharie county solid waste management authority.

James L. SewardSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to the powers, duties and activities of the authority budget office and clarifies entities subject to the authority of that office; repealer

Relates to the powers, duties and activities of the authorities budget office and clarifies entities subject to the authority of that office.

Michael H. RanzenhoferCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

Provides for account wagering on simulcast horse races within and without the state

Provides for account wagering on simulcast horse races within and without the state; authorizes the operation of multi-jurisdictional account wagering providers in this state, subject to the rules…

Eric AdamsRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

Establishes rent adjustments; repealer

Establishes the rent board reform act of 2012; establishes rent adjustments, and removes certain provisions relating to vacancy leases.

George LatimerHousing Committee

Establishes a legislative advisory commission on redistricting and demographic research

Establishes a legislative advisory commission on redistricting and legislative research to draw senate, assembly and congressional districts.

Martin Malavé DilanInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

Establishes a legislative advisory commission on redistricting and demographic research

Establishes a legislative advisory commission on redistricting and demographic research to draw senate, assembly and congressional districts.

Martin Malavé DilanInvestigations And Government Operations CommitteeLegal

Directs the special advisory panel on homeowners' insurance/catastrophe coverage to study certain facets of insurance in coastal areas

Directs the special advisory panel on homeowners' insurance/catastrophe coverage to study certain facets of insurance in coastal areas.

George LatimerInsurance Committee

Authorizes the Long Island power authority to propose certain rate changes to the public service commission

Authorizes the Long Island power authority to propose certain rate changes to the public service commission in the amount of two and one-half percent.

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Mourning the death of Robert J. Moppert, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Donna LupardoAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 168th Anniversary of the Dominican Republic Independence

Guillermo LinaresAdopted

Adopted

Increases penalties for all offenses involving the possession, use, sale or purchase of firearms

Increases penalties for all offenses involving the possession, use, sale or purchase of firearms.

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

Prohibits certain discriminatory practices against victims of domestic violence

Prohibits certain discriminatory practices against victims of domestic violence relating to housing, including but not limited to, the purchase, rent, lease or housing accommodation; defines…

Michael G. MillerGovernmental Operations Committee

Authorizes the court to order sexual offenders on probation to terms of imprisonment which run consecutively to sentences already being served

Authorizes the court to order sexual offenders on probation, where such probation has been revoked, to terms of imprisonment which run consecutively to sentences already being served.

Michael G. MillerCodes Committee

Creates specific computer crimes as well as increasing penalties for crimes committed with the aid of a computer

Creates specific computer crimes as well as increasing penalties for crimes committed with the aid of a computer; provides for civil relief in cases of pornography on the internet, and penal…

Michael G. MillerCodes Committee

Relates to level three designation for certain sex offenders under the sex offender registration act

Relates to level three designation for certain sex offenders under the sex offender registration act; provides for a level three designation under the sex offender registration act for persons…

Michael G. MillerCorrection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

Provides that certain camps may make inquiries of and be provided with information from the statewide central register of child abuse and maltreatment

Provides that certain camps may make inquiries of and be provided with information from the statewide central register of child abuse and maltreatment to determine if any person who may have contact…

Michael G. MillerChildren And Families Committee

Requires telecommunication service providers to provide notice relating to service outages

Requires telecommunication service providers to provide notice relating to a service outage to the public service commission that includes information about geographic distribution of the outage and…

John J. BonacicEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 2012 as Black History Month in the State of New York

Annette RobinsonAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing the Governor to proclaim February 2012 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

Harvey WeisenbergAdopted

Adopted

Commending Wantagh American Legion Post 1273, Nassau County upon the occasion of its Four Chaplains Memorial Ceremony

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Commending outgoing Chief Russell Sawyer for his distinguished service to the Amityville Fire Department

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Congratulating Ryan Bolster upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

William J. Larkin Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 65th Anniversary of the Good-Will Fire Department to be celebrated on February 11, 2012

William J. Larkin Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Honoring General Martin E. Dempsey upon the occasion of assuming duty as the 18th and current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

William J. Larkin Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Congratulating Joseph Costa upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

William J. Larkin Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Commemorating Catholic Schools Week 2012

William J. Larkin Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Commending the Chatterton School's Parent Teacher Association on its Founder's Day Celebration on February 6, 2012 and applauding the honorees of the day

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Adopted

Adopted

Mourning the untimely death of Police Officer Alain Schaberger of the New York Police Department 84th Precinct

Daniel L. SquadronAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Arthur J. Smith, III upon the occasion of his retirement after 30 years of distinguished service to Ulster County

John J. BonacicAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 2012 as Black History Month in the State of New York

John L. SampsonAdopted

Adopted