Bills by

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Senator

7,001 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →addabbo@senate.state.ny.us

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

7,001 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

A5103Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance
Provides for the creation of a new program for health insurance for individuals and groups of 50 or fewer; repealer
Provides for the creation of a new program for health insurance for individuals and groups of fifty or fewer employers or members; provides for open enrollment and community rating; provides for a…
William A. BarclayInsurance Committee
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S3205Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes
Establishes home invasion robbery offenses
Establishes the crimes of home invasion robbery in the first and second degrees for the unlawful entry of or remaining in a dwelling with intent to commit a robbery, and during the course thereof…
John J. FlanaganCodes Committee

S3202Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Requires a police officer upon the arresting of a youth or upon the issuing of an appearance ticket to notify the parent or person legally responsible for such youth

Relates to the issuance of arrest warrants and appearance tickets upon a youth; provides for the police officer to immediately notify the parent or other person legally responsible for the care of…

Kenneth P. LaValleCodes Committee

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S3201Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Relates to the taxation of structures and buildings essential to the operation of equine operations in certain towns

Relates to the taxation of structures and buildings essential to the operation of equine operations in certain towns.

Kemp HannonLocal Government Committee

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S3199Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to directing the department of health to submit an amendment to the plan for medical assistance

Relates to directing the department of health to submit an amendment to the plan for medical assistance.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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A5083Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Relates to providing a tax credit for the purchase of an electrical generator

Relates to providing a tax credit for the purchase of an electrical generator; such credit shall be equal to the amount expended in the previous tax year for the purchase of a electrical generator.

Michele TitusWays And Means Committee

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A5053Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Provides for health insurance coverage for nutritional care provided through licensed nutritionists

Provides for health insurance coverage for nutritional care provided through licensed nutritionists.

Vivian CookInsurance Committee

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A5045Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to banks

Establishes the savings bank, savings and loan association or credit union municipal deposit program

Establishes the savings bank, savings and loan association or credit union municipal deposit program.

Harvey WeisenbergBanks Committee

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A5042Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to requiring disclosure of types of replacement parts used in automobile collision repairs

Requires motor vehicle repair shops to disclose types of replacements parts used in automobile collision repairs and provides a disclosure form to be signed by the owner consenting to the use of any…

Matthew TitoneTransportation Committee

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A5024Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Provides for release of subcontractor's retainage held by a public owner or contractor sixty days after substantial completion of work

Provides for release of subcontractor's retainage held by a public owner or contractor sixty days after substantial completion of work.

Michael CusickGovernmental Operations Committee

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A5026Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Makes indemnification agreements relating to construction contracts void as against public policy

Makes indemnification agreements, relating to construction contracts void as against public policy.

Michael CusickJudiciary Committee

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S3178Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides that lobster permits shall be transferable between persons who each possess a food fish license

Provides that lobster permits shall be transferable between persons who each possess a food fish license.

Kenneth P. LaValleEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S3177Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to providing recourse for manufactured homeowners in manufactured home parks confronted with unjustifiable rent increases

Relates to providing recourse for manufactured homeowners in manufactured home parks confronted with unjustifiable rent increases; creates a local option in counties in New York state to provide…

Kenneth P. LaValleJudiciary Committee

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A5021Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy

Creates the recharge New York power program, extends the expiration of the power for jobs program and energy cost savings benefit program, authorizes certain contributions

Creates the recharge New York power program; extends the expiration of the power for jobs program and energy cost savings benefit program; authorizes certain contributions.

Kevin CahillEnergy Committee

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A5016Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Authorizes the forest ranger force to establish a training program for volunteer search and rescue personnel to assist the forest rangers

Authorizes the forest ranger force to establish a training program for volunteer search and rescue personnel to assist the forest rangers in wild, remote and forested areas of the state.

William MageeEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A5020Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Creates the Sea Gate water and sewer authority and the Sea Gate police department

Creates the Sea Gate water and sewer authority and the Sea gate police department.

Alec Brook-KrasnyCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5008Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Adds four new compounds to the controlled substance schedule of hallucinogenic substances

Adds four new compounds to the controlled substance schedule of hallucinogenic substances.

Kenneth ZebrowskiHealth Committee

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A5004Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Requires police officers who have discharged their weapon in the course of their employment to be tested for the presence of drugs and/or alcohol

Requires police officers who have discharged their weapon in the course of their employment to be tested for the presence of drugs and/or alcohol within three hours of such discharge; establishes…

Keith L.T. WrightLabor Committee

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A4996Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to the reorganization of the New York city school construction authority, board of education and community boards; repealer

Relates to the reorganization of the New York city school construction authority, board of education and community boards.

Joan MillmanEducation Committee

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S3166Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Enacts "Stefan's law"; directs the department of transportation in the city of New York to evaluate the need for traffic control signals at intersections

Enacts "Stefan's law" to direct the department of transportation in the city of New York to establish a process to evaluate the need for traffic control signals at intersections in such city.

Shirley L. HuntleyCities Committee

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S3164Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Creates the recharge New York power program, extends the expiration of the power for jobs program and energy cost savings benefit program, authorizes contributions

Creates the recharge New York power program; extends the expiration of the power for jobs program and energy cost savings benefit program; authorizes certain contributions.

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S3149Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Provides that the judgment of sale in a mortgage foreclosure action shall direct that payment by the purchaser be made by means of a bank officer's check

Provides that the judgment of sale in a mortgage foreclosure action shall direct that payment by the purchaser be made by means of a bank or credit union officer's check or certified check.

Kenneth P. LaValleHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S3144Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Prohibits the placement of certain insureds in the motor vehicle insurance assigned risk plan based upon any accident occurring while responding to an accident

Prohibits the placement of an insured in the motor vehicle insurance assigned risk plan based upon any accident arising from such insured's operation of a motor vehicle while responding to an…

Kenneth P. LaValleInsurance Committee

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S3146Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Adds school districts to the performance of municipal cooperative activities

Adds school districts to the performance of municipal cooperative activities.

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

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S3147Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Requires certain state contracts to include a provision stating all services performed under such contract shall be performed within the United States

Requires certain state contracts to include a provision stating all services performed under such contract shall be performed within the United States.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S3143Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Relates to tuition increases, leasing, contracting, and the overall daily operation at the State University of New York at Buffalo

Relates to tuition increases, leasing, contracting, and the overall daily operation at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Mark GrisantiHigher Education Committee

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S3137Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Authorizes counties to lease county land for natural gas exploration, development and production for 5 years or as long as gas is produced

Authorizes counties to lease county land for natural gas exploration, development and production for five years or as long as gas is produced in paying quantities.

Tom LibousEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A4924Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes criminal offenses relating to criminal street gang enterprises and the abatement of premises used for such enterprises

Establishes offenses relating to criminal street gang enterprises and the abatement of premises used for the activities of such enterprises.

James F. BrennanCodes Committee

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A4929Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Permits pre-judgment interest in personal injury actions; stops running of interest as an offer of compromise without more favorable judgment

Permits pre-judgment interest in personal injury actions including product liability, contract actions, actions regarding possession or enjoyment of property and equitable actions; stops running of…

James F. BrennanJudiciary Committee

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A4935Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to election law

Relates to the conduct of school board elections by the board of elections

Enacts provision to permit the conduct of school board elections by the board of elections upon the passage of a resolution by the school board.

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A4893Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to election law

Provides for the forfeiture of unspent campaign funds after conviction and resignation of the elected official

Provides for the forfeiture of unspent campaign funds after conviction and resignation of the elected official.

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A4905Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to economic development

Requires that at least one commissioner of the public service commission have experience in utility consumer advocacy

Requires that at least one commissioner of the public service commission have experience in utility consumer advocacy.

Aravella SimotasEconomic Development Committee

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A4894Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Increases the penalties for knowingly possessing a large capacity ammunition feeding device; repealer

Increases the penalties for knowingly possessing a large capacity ammunition feeding device.

Charles LavineCodes Committee

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A4915Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Establishes mandatory reporting of alleged incidents of abuse, mistreatment or neglect of residents in assisted living and adult care facilities

Establishes the mandatory reporting by certain professional or official persons who come into contact with mentally or physically incapacitated persons who were abused including residents of…

Keith L.T. WrightHealth Committee

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A4882Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Makes provisions relating to the investigation of child abuse and maltreatment in foster family homes

Makes provisions relating to the investigation of child abuse and maltreatment in foster family homes; authorizes the local legislative body of the city of New York to receive information with…

Vivian CookChildren And Families Committee

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A4867Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Provides for the registration of professional nurse anesthetist

Relates to the certification of registered nurse anesthetists; provides that for such certification an applicant shall file an application, be licensed as a registered professional nurse, have…

Joseph MorelleHigher Education Committee

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A4866Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to agriculture

Makes provisions relating to the prohibition of the use of herbicides on utility right of way

Provides that the use of herbicides to control vegetation that grows in utility right of ways should be replaced by other methods of controlling such growth of vegetation including mechanical…

Brian KavanaghAgriculture Committee

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A4865Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides requirement to report lost or stolen firearms within 72-hours to local police authorities

Provides requirement to report lost or stolen firearms within 72-hours to local police authorities; intentional failure to report shall be a class A misdemeanor.

Brian KavanaghCodes Committee

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S3100Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to the disqualification of school bus drivers for certain offenses involving children

Relates to the disqualification of school bus drivers for certain offenses involving children.

John J. BonacicTransportation Committee

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A4856Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Enacts the health care workplace violence prevention act

Enacts the health care workplace violence prevention act; provides that health care employers develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence.

Rory LancmanLabor Committee

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A4854Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in labor

Relates to unemployment benefits for part-time workers; repealer

Relates to unemployment benefits for part-time workers; provides for a system of benefits based on the number of effective weeks a part-time employee accrues.

Clifford CrouchLabor Committee

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A4812Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Relates to state participation in the federal law enforcement support office equipment program

Relates to state participation in the federal law enforcement support office law enforcement equipment program.

Brian KolbGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4818Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Provides for an exemption from sales and use taxes on the sale of general aviation aircraft and for a report on the economic impact thereof

Provides for an exemption from sales and use taxes on the sale of general aviation aircraft.

Donna LupardoWays And Means Committee

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S3090Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Extends the deadline for applications for tax abatements for industrial and commercial construction work in cities having a population of 1 million or more

Extends, from March 1, 2011 to March 1, 2015, the deadline for applications for tax abatements for industrial and commercial construction work in cities having a population of 1 million or more;…

Andrew J. LanzaCities Committee

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A4809Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Relates to establishing the online consumer protection act

Relates to establishing the online consumer protection act; defines terms; provides that an advertising network shall post clear and conspicuous notice on the home page of its own website about its…

Brian KavanaghConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A4796Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Requires train operators to completely stop trains prior to entering stations located within a city of over one million inhabitants

Requires train operators to completely stop trains prior to entering stations located within a city of over one million inhabitants.

Marcos CrespoTransportation Committee

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