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

S4663Senate· Moved Jan 24, 2012· Reported and committed to finance
Allows school districts and BOCES units to provide administrative services together
Allows school districts and BOCES units to agree or contract to provide administrative services together that they can provide on their own.
John J. BonacicFinance Committee
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S4358Senate· Moved Jan 24, 2012· Referred to judiciary
Authorizes municipal legislative bodies to enact local laws and ordinances providing for mediation of land use decisions
Authorizes certain municipal legislative bodies, including towns and villages, to enact local laws and ordinances providing for non-binding mediation of land use decisions.
Catharine YoungJudiciary Committee
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S4177Senate· Moved Jan 24, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to the offense of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree

Relates to the offense of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree and conditional drivers' licenses.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Transportation Committee

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S4125Senate· Moved Jan 24, 2012· Amend and recommit to commerce, economic development and small business

Amends license fees to sell liquor at retail for on premises consumption outside the city of New York to standardize such fees

Amends license fees to sell liquor at retail for on premises consumption outside the city of New York to standardize such fees.

Carl L. MarcellinoCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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S4123Senate· Moved Jan 24, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Authorizes boards of education to enter into cooperative contracts

Authorizes boards of education to enter into cooperative contracts with other school districts, boards of education, counties, municipalities, or any division of the state for any services, goods or…

Michael H. RanzenhoferFinance Committee

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A5396Assembly· Moved Jan 24, 2012· Amend and recommit to correction

Enacts Danielle DiMedici and Jessica Tush's Law; creates a registry for domestic abuse offenders

Enacts Daniella DiMedici and Jessica Tush's Law; creates a registry for domestic abuse offenders; defines domestic abuse offender; allows discretion of the court to place offender on registry.

Matthew TitoneCorrection Committee

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A3647Assembly· Moved Jan 24, 2012· Amend and recommit to racing and wagering

Provides for payments to licensed harness tracks by regional off-track betting corporations

Provides for payments to licensed harness tracks by regional off-track betting corporations.

J. Gary PretlowRacing And Wagering Committee

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A3651Assembly· Moved Jan 24, 2012· Amend and recommit to racing and wagering

Relates to the distribution of the additional vendor's marketing allowance by any operator of a racetrack located in the county of Westchester

Provides that the additional vendor's marketing allowance retained by any operator of a racetrack located in the county of Westchester shall not exceed 8 percent of the total revenue wagered at the…

J. Gary PretlowRacing And Wagering Committee

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A3520Assembly· Moved Jan 24, 2012· Amend and recommit to racing and wagering

Provides for the amount to be paid by off track betting corporations to regional harness tracks from certain simulcasting revenue

Provides for the amount to be paid by off track betting corporations to regional harness tracks from out-of-state and out-of-country simulcast revenue.

J. Gary PretlowRacing And Wagering Committee

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A2975Assembly· Moved Jan 24, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to acknowledging that the institution of slavery was an appalling tragedy in the history of this state

Relates to acknowledging that the institution of slavery was an appalling tragedy in the history of this state.

Keith L.T. WrightInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1833Senate· Moved Jan 24, 2012· Referred to economic development

Prohibits the sale of salvia divinorum to persons in New York state

Prohibits the sale of salvia divinorum to persons in New York state; defines salvia divinorum; sets penalties for sale and provides a defense.

John J. FlanaganEconomic Development Committee

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A1926Assembly· Moved Jan 24, 2012· Ordered to third reading rules cal.7

Provides that in N.Y. city, the rent following the dissolution date shall be the last rent authorized for the affected dwelling

Provides that in cities with a population of one million or more, the rent following the dissolution date of Mitchell-Lama developments shall be the last rent authorized for the affected dwelling.

Linda RosenthalOn the Assembly floor

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S1417Senate· Moved Jan 24, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to offenses involving sexual performances by a child

Relates to offenses involving sexual performances by a child; increases penalties for offenses involving promoting and possessing the sexual performance of a child.

Stephen M. SalandCodes Committee

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S677Senate· Moved Jan 24, 2012· Amended by restoring to previous print 677a

Enacts the "consumer credit fairness act"

Enacts the "consumer credit fairness act"; establishes a 3 year statute of limitations for commencement of a cause of action arising out of a consumer credit transaction where the defendant is a…

José PeraltaJudiciary Committee

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S6128Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Substituted by a8902

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.

James L. SewardOn the Senate floor

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S6118Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Substituted by a8691a

Authorizes NYC to issue new taxicab licenses to vehicles that are accessible to individuals with disabilities

Authorizes NYC to issue new taxicab licenses to vehicles that are accessible to individuals with disabilities; authorizes New York City to issue 18,000 hail taxicab licenses; generally relates to…

Martin J. GoldenOn the Senate floor

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S5870Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Increases maximum civil penalties authorized to be imposed for violations of the rules of the New York city transit authority

Increases maximum civil penalties authorized to be imposed for violations of the rules of the New York city transit authority; provides that the notice of violation of any such rule shall be mailed…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Corporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S5783Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to health

Establishes the Bill of Adoptee Rights

Enacts Bill of Adoptee Rights clarifying language and procedures for obtaining birth certificates and medical histories of adoptees; permits an adopted adult to access certain records when they…

Andrew J. LanzaHealth Committee

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S5559Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to transportation

Relates to mass transit photo device enforcement of owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with bus lane restrictions

Relates to mass transit photo device enforcement of owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with bus lane restrictions.

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S5518Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to codes

Establishes class A-I felony of criminal use of a firearm for possessing a deadly weapon or displaying a gun during the commission of a class A or violent felony; repealer

Establishes the class A-I felony of criminal use of a firearm for possessing a deadly weapon or displaying what appears to be or is a rifle, pistol, revolver, shotgun, machine gun or other firearm…

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S5365Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations

Requires that floor votes be listed on each member's page on the official website of their respective house

Requires that floor votes be listed on each member's page on the official website of their respective house.

Andrew J. LanzaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5292Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations

Prohibits the taxation of food and the ingredients therein for any purpose

Prohibits the taxation of food and the ingredients therein for any purpose; does not apply to food sold for on-premises consumption or alcoholic beverages.

Andrew J. LanzaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5284Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Amend (t) and recommit to housing, construction and community development

Enacts the "public housing safety and security act of 2012"

Enacts the "public housing and safety security act of 2012"; grants the division of housing and community renewal the authority to issue grants to public housing authorities or agencies for use in…

Andrew J. LanzaHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S5171Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to the qualifications of bus drivers

Relates to the qualifications of bus drivers; relates to provisions on investigations and inquiries of bus drivers other than school bus drivers; requires certain motor carriers to supply…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Transportation Committee

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S4665Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Referred to health

Authorizes public access defibrillation providers to possess and carry automated external defibrillators in personal motor vehicles

Authorizes public access defibrillation providers to possess and carry automated external defibrillators in personal motor vehicles.

Michael F. NozzolioHealth Committee

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S4367Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Authorizes the use audio-visual equipment in courtrooms; repealer

Authorizes an experimental program in which presiding trial judges, in their discretion, may permit audio-visual coverage of civil and criminal court proceedings, including trials.

Andrew J. LanzaJudiciary Committee

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S4365Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to aging

Relates to exemptions from real property taxes for senior citizens

Authorizes localities to provide for an additional real property tax exemption for senior citizens who meet the income eligibility limits and other criteria to the extent of sixty percent of the…

Andrew J. LanzaAging Committee

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S4366Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to education

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of education to develop guidelines for transportation of students on field trips

Authorizes and directs the commissioner to develop guidelines for transportation of students on field trips.

Andrew J. LanzaEducation Committee

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S4037Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to health

Enacts bill of adoptee rights clarifying language and procedures for obtaining birth certificates and medical histories for adoptees

Enacts Bill of Adoptee Rights clarifying language and procedures for obtaining birth certificates and medical histories of adoptees; permits an adopted person to access certain records when they…

Andrew J. LanzaHealth Committee

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S3883Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Relates to fees for services rendered patients in state inpatient facilities pursuant to court orders

Provides for fees for services rendered patients in state inpatient facilities pursuant to court orders to be paid by the county in which the court is located for the first thirty days.

Roy J. McDonaldFinance Committee

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S3544Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to local government

Provides that all governments and municipalities shall comply with all local, state and federal laws and rules in constructing or leasing facilities

Provides that all governments and municipalities shall comply with all local, state and federal laws and rules in constructing or leasing facilities; defines the term "unit of government".

Andrew J. LanzaLocal Government Committee

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S3547Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations

Relates to taxpayer relief on cell phone taxes

Removes the state sales tax on wireless telephone services and provides for a local option of imposing such taxes.

Andrew J. LanzaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S3452Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Referred to transportation

Establishes the crime of aggravated reckless driving

Establishes the crime of aggravated reckless driving; defines aggravated reckless driving to mean driving or using any motor vehicle, motorcycle or any other vehicle propelled by any power other…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Transportation Committee

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S3334Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to racing, gaming and wagering

Relates to the New York city off-track betting corporation and establishes the New York city off-track betting corporation fund; repealer

Relates to the New York city off-track betting corporation and establishes the New York city off-track betting corporation fund.

Andrew J. LanzaRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S3188Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Referred to economic development

Authorizes courts to suspend a driver's license where the holder fails to adhere to the court

Authorizes courts to suspend a driver's license where the holder fails to appear before the court, pay a fine, complete an alcohol awareness program or complete community service within the period…

Michael H. RanzenhoferEconomic Development Committee

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S3167Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Requires the office for people with developmental disabilities to submit an updated waitlist and placement report to the senate and assembly

Requires the office for people with developmental disabilities to submit an updated waitlist and placement report to the senate and assembly.

Shirley L. HuntleyFinance Committee

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S2946Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to codes

Provides for family members of a crime victim and interested parties to make statements to members of the parole board

Provides for family members of a crime victim and interested parties to make statements to members of the parole board; provides that such oral statement shall be made to the members of the state…

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S2866Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to cities

Establishes limitations upon real property tax levies in cities having a population of one million or more

Limits, in cities having a population of one million or more, the annual increase in real property taxes.

Andrew J. LanzaCities Committee

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S2845Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to local government

Repeals certain sections of the general municipal law, the public authorities law, and the transportation law, and transfers remaining rights to an identifiable location

Repeals certain sections of the general municipal law, in relation to urban renewal agencies and industrial development agencies; repeals certain sections of the public authorities law, in relation…

Andrea Stewart-CousinsLocal Government Committee

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S2770Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Relates to the administration of certain nutritional supplements to persons residing in facilities operated or regulated by the office for people with developmental disabilities

Requires the administration of certain nutritional supplements to persons residing in facilities operated or regulated by the office of people with developmental disabilities when prescribed by a…

John J. BonacicFinance Committee

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S2648Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Protects certain information on hunting, fishing and trapping license and permit applications from disclosure

Protects certain information on hunting, fishing and trapping license and permit applications from disclosure or release outside of the department of environmental conservation.

Mark GrisantiEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S2592Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to education

Provides for state reimbursement to all elementary and secondary schools and colleges for the cost of metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax payments

Provides for state reimbursement to all elementary and secondary schools, and institutions of higher education for the cost of metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax payments.

Andrew J. LanzaEducation Committee

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S1930Senate· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Amend and recommit to transportation

Requires persons convicted of driving while intoxicated who are injured as a result and medically transported to a hospital to pay for same before license reissuance

Requires persons convicted of driving while intoxicated who are injured as a result of such offense and are medically transported to a hospital to pay for such medical transport and other…

James S. AlesiTransportation Committee

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