Bills by

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Senator

6,983 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →addabbo@senate.state.ny.us

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

6,983 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

A6682Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in environmental conservation
Exempts contractors from the provisions of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act 2006
Exempts contractors from the provisions of the "Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2006"; establishes that heavy duty vehicles used on behalf of state agencies and regional public authorities by…
Peter LopezEnvironmental Conservation Committee
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A6683Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in environmental conservation
Exempts state owned, leased or operated on behalf of, heavy duty vehicles operating on biodiesel from the diesel emissions reduction act of 2006
Exempts state owned, leased or operated on behalf of, heavy duty vehicles operating on biodiesel from the diesel emissions reduction act of 2006; defines biodiesel.
Peter LopezEnvironmental Conservation Committee

A6684Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Relates to classifying certain property held in cooperative form as class one properties for assessment purposes

Relates to classifying certain property held in cooperative form as class one properties for assessment purposes.

David WeprinReal Property Taxation Committee

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S4237Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to abandoned dwellings in any city with a population of one million or more

Relates to abandoned dwellings in any city with a population of one million or more; authorizes such city to declare dwellings abandoned; requires the owner to seal such dwelling within 30 days and…

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Judiciary Committee

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A6672Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Prohibits the use of an employee's or prospective employee's consumer credit report in making employment decisions

Prohibits the use of an employee's or prospective employee's consumer credit report in making employment decisions, except in certain job related instances.

Eric StevensonConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A6662Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Establishes a blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of any individuals suspected of killing or seriously wounding any law enforcement officer

Establishes a blue alert system to aid in the identification, location and apprehension of any individuals suspected of killing or seriously wounding any local, state or federal law enforcement…

Nicole MalliotakisGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6663Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Enacts the metropolitan transit authority rider's bill of rights

Enacts the metropolitan transit authority riders bill of rights.

Grace MengCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6671Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Requires teachers in public and non-public school systems to be trained in identifying and responding to asthma emergencies in accordance with prescribed standards

Requires teachers in public and non-public school systems to be trained in identifying and responding to asthma emergencies in accordance with standards to be prescribed by the commissioner of…

Eric StevensonEducation Committee

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A6649Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to mental health

Establishes minimum staffing ratios in facilities operated under the jurisdiction of the office of mental health

Establishes minimum staffing ratios in facilities operated under the jurisdiction of the office of mental health; provides that the office of mental health shall report quarterly to the governor and…

James F. BrennanMental Health Committee

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S4227SenateA3139· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Relates to increasing the limit of the amount of money which may be on deposit with the excelsior linked deposit program

Increases the limit on the amount of funds which may be on deposit with the excelsior linked deposit program at any given time from $460 million to $525 million.

James S. AlesiFinance CommitteeFinance

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A6643Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in insurance

Relates to coverage of primary and preventive obstetric and gynecological care; repealer

Relates to coverage of primary and preventive obstetric and gynecological care.

Brian F. CurranInsurance Committee

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S4223Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Consolidates the village of Woodbury and town of Woodbury

Consolidates the village of Woodbury and town of Woodbury to create the town of Woodbury, leaving the incorporated village of Harriman intact but prohibiting any new villages from being formed…

William J. Larkin Jr.Local Government Committee

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A6625Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Provides a tax exemption on real property owned by members of volunteer fire companies or voluntary ambulance services in a certain county

Provides a tax exemption on real property owned by members of volunteer fire companies or voluntary ambulance services in any counties having a population of more than 1,334,000 inhabitants but less…

Brian F. CurranReal Property Taxation Committee

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A6624Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Establishes a block grant for hospital nursing care and appropriates ten million dollars therefor; appropriation

Establishes a block grant for hospital nursing care; appropriates ten million dollars therefor.

Brian F. CurranHealth Committee

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S4219Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Prohibits the department of health from reducing reimbursement rates of the early intervention program

Prohibits the department of health from reducing reimbursement rates of the early intervention program below those rates in effect on March 1, 2010.

Tony AvellaHealth Committee

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S4213Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to the regulation of live restraint cable devices to take wildlife; authorizes regulations by the department of environmental conservation

Relates to the regulation of live restraint cable devices to take wildlife; authorizes regulations by the department of environmental conservation.

Mark GrisantiEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4212Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Extends provisions relating to the New York state licensed social worker loan forgiveness program

Extends provisions relating to the New York state licensed social worker loan forgiveness program.

Kenneth P. LaValleFinance Committee

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S4203Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Provides for the licensing of agents of title insurance companies

Provides for the licensing of agents of title insurance companies; establishes 2 year terms; provides that superintendent may refuse to renew, revoke or suspend any license issued and may collect up…

James L. SewardInsurance Committee

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A6592Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Exempts electric vehicles from state sales and compensating use taxes and grants municipalities the option to provide such exemption

Exempts electric vehicles from state sales and compensating use taxes and grants municipalities the option to provide such exemption.

Ann RabbittWays And Means Committee

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A6574Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in higher education

Prohibits a pharmacist from substituting any anti-epileptic drug for a prescribed anti-epileptic drug without the informed consent of the prescriber and patient

Prohibits a pharmacist from substituting any anti-epileptic drug for the prescribed anti-epileptic drug without notification of and the informed consent of the prescriber and patient or such…

Jeffrion AubryHigher Education Committee

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S4178Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

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.

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S4167Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Authorizes the Selden fire district in the town of Brookhaven to file an application for a real property tax exemption

Authorizes the Selden fire district in the town of Brookhaven to file an application for a real property tax exemption and refund of any such taxes paid at the time of acquisition.

John J. FlanaganLocal Government Committee

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S4166Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Authorizes the Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church to retroactively apply for real property tax exemptions in Smithtown, Suffolk county

Authorizes the Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church to retroactively apply for real property tax exemptions for certain properties in Smithtown, Suffolk county.

John J. FlanaganLocal Government Committee

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S4169Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Provides an additional exemption from real property taxes levied for school purposes to qualifying residential property owned by veterans

Provides an additional exemption from real property taxes levied for school purposes to qualifying residential property owned by veterans.

John J. FlanaganVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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A6559Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions

Eliminates publication requirements for limited liability companies, limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships; repealer

Eliminates publication requirements for limited liability companies, limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships.

Robert CastelliCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6549Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in correction

Requires registering with the sex offender registry no later than five days after any change of address

Requires registering with the sex offender registry no later than five days after any change of address.

Thomas McKevittCorrection CommitteePublic Safety & Consumer Affairs

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A6556Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing

Requires owners to provide prospective lessees with notification where lead-based paint or lead contaminated dust has been found in the rental unit

Requires owners to provide prospective lessee's with notification where lead-based paint or lead contaminated dust has been found and any and all abatement measures that have been taken in the…

Linda RosenthalHousing Committee

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A6497Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in economic development

Establishes the manufacturing preservation and enhancement act and the office of the New York state homeshoring initiative

Establishes the manufacturing preservation and enhancement act and the office of the New York state homeshoring initiative.

Brian KolbEconomic Development Committee

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A6512Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Establishes a tax credit for on-the-job training

Establishes corporate business and personal income tax credits for taxpayers (employers of 100 or fewer) who provide employees with on-the-job training in an amount up to $300 per employee.

Brian KolbWays And Means Committee

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A6533Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in codes

Expedites return of stolen motor vehicles

Expedites the return of stolen motor vehicles and motorcycles to their rightful owners thereby reducing overcrowding of police storage pounds; provides for evidentiary photographs of their vehicle…

Brian KolbCodes Committee

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A6507Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in economic development

Authorizes the issuance of temporary beer, wine and liquor permits, good for twenty-four consecutive hours, to promote products produced in this state

Authorizes the issuance of a temporary beer, wine and liquor permit, good for twenty-four consecutive hours, to promote products produced in this state; provides authority to promulgate needed rules…

Brian KolbEconomic Development Committee

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A6516Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Enacts provisions to promote drug-free workplaces within government through fair and reasonable drug testing

Enacts the drug-free workplace act to promote the goal of drug-free workplaces within government through drug testing; establishes rules for the use of drug testing in workplaces in the private…

Brian KolbGovernmental Employees Committee

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A6514Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Provides a manufacturing wage tax credit for a sole proprietor of an industrial or manufacturing business or a member of a partnership of such business

Provides a manufacturing wage tax credit for a sole proprietor of an industrial or manufacturing business or a member of a partnership of such business; the amount of credit shall equal the product…

Brian KolbWays And Means Committee

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A6527Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in codes

Relates to creating the crime of cyberterrorism and calculating damages caused by computer tampering

Relates to creating the crime of cyberterrorism and calculating damages caused by computer tampering; cyberterrorism shall be a class B felony.

Brian KolbCodes Committee

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A6528Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in labor

Establishes a training wage equal to eighty-five percent of the state minimum wage or federal minimum wage

Establishes a training wage equal to eighty-five percent of the state minimum wage or federal minimum wage, whichever is greater, that may be paid to a youth who has no prior job experience;…

Brian KolbLabor Committee

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S4147Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Entitles law enforcement agencies for restitution for the costs of storage and destruction of goods or articles seized with arrests for trademark conterfeiting; repealer

Entitles law enforcement agencies to restitution for the costs of storage and destruction of goods or articles seized with arrests for trademark counterfeiting.

Joseph A. GriffoCodes Committee

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A6479Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Establishes the New York state cornerstone program and the New York state discovery program and net income base and other taxes; repealer

Establishes the New York state cornerstone program and the New York state discovery program and net income base and other taxes.

Brian KolbWays And Means Committee

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A6482Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Enacts the Redistricting Reform Act of 2011; repealer

Enacts the Redistricting Reform Act of 2011; establishes an independent redistricting commission to create redistricting plans for congressional and state legislative districts based on decennial…

Robert OaksGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6474Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Mandates comprehensive, medically accurate and age appropriate sex education be taught in all public schools, grades one through twelve

Mandates comprehensive, medically accurate and age appropriate sex education be taught in all public schools, grades one through twelve; provides that the commissioner of education will create and…

Inez BarronEducation Committee

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S4141Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Enacts the "legislative online digital paperwork reduction act"

Enacts the "legislative online digital paperwork reduction act".

Greg BallInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A6471Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to undisposed cases

Provides that when the division of criminal justice services conducts a search of it's criminal history records and returns a report thereon, all references to undisposed cases shall be excluded.

Jeffrion AubryCodes Committee

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A6463Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in energy

Municipal sustainable energy financing program

Provides for a municipal sustainable energy financing program; changes municipal sustainable energy loan program; promote the deployment of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency measures…

Robert CastelliEnergy Committee

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