Bills by

John J. Bonacic

Senator

9,426 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →bonacic@nysenate.gov

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

9,426 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

S5675Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Amend and recommit to education
Relates to approval of leases
Relates to approval of leases.
Martin J. GoldenEducation Committee
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A8022AssemblyS5450· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Amend (t) and recommit to health
Establishes the sickle cell treatment act of 2012
Establishes the sickle cell treatment act of 2012.
Vanessa GibsonHealth CommitteeHealth

S5440Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Relates to an exemption for certain stock and non-stock insurance companies

Relates to an exemption for certain stock and non-stock insurance companies.

John A. DeFranciscoStricken

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S5093Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Amend and recommit to transportation

Requires contract carriers of passengers by motor vehicle to provide federal SMS results to potential customers

Requires contract carriers of passengers by motor vehicle to provide federal Safety Measurement System (SMS) results to potential customers.

Martin J. GoldenTransportation Committee

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S4730Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Provides for the apportionment of certain school aid commencing on and after July 1, 2011

Provides for the apportionment of certain school aid commencing on and after July 1, 2011.

John A. DeFranciscoStricken

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S4362Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Allows local governments to merge their corporate structure through local initiative

Enacts the "town mergers law"; creates a procedure for the merger of adjoining towns into a single new town; repeals provisions of the town law providing for consolidation of towns.

Catharine YoungStricken

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S4107Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations

Establishes a small business tax credit for the employment of disabled persons

Establishes a small business tax credit for the employment of disabled persons.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Investigations And Government Operations Committee

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A6384Assembly· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Committed to racing and wagering

Extends expiration date for contributions of an additional 1% of purse money

Extends expiration date for contributions of an additional 1% of purse money.

J. Gary PretlowRacing And Wagering Committee

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S4066Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Amend and recommit to finance

Link to health care proxy information on state agency websites

Ensures that each state agency create a link to health care proxy information on state agency websites that have significant public interaction.

Martin J. GoldenFinance Committee

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S3900Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Creates the crimes of criminal interference with a funeral service in the first and second degrees

Creates the crimes of criminal interference with a funeral service in the first and second degrees; provides that criminal interference in the first degree be a class E felony and in the second…

Joseph A. GriffoStricken

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S3810Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Amend and recommit to education

Relates to amount of apportionments and deficiencies in apportionments of state monies to certain nonpublic schools to reimburse them for their expenses in complying

Relates to amount of apportionments and deficiencies in apportionments of state monies to certain nonpublic schools to reimburse them for their expenses in complying with certain state requirements.

Martin J. GoldenEducation Committee

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S3752Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Relates to extending the dates of application of the investment tax credit

Relates to extending the dates of application of the investment tax credit.

Joseph A. GriffoStricken

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S3754Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Extends the provisions relating to the franchise tax on banking

Extends the provisions relating to the franchise tax on banking.

Joseph A. GriffoStricken

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S3750Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Extends the provisions relating to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley act

Extends the provisions relating to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley act.

Joseph A. GriffoStricken

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S3656Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Establishes the solar or wind or farm waste energy system tax stabilization funds

Establishes the solar or wind or farm waste energy system tax stabilization funds.

Joseph A. GriffoStricken

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S2857Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Relates to the collection of DNA samples of designated offenders, the preservation of biological evidence and establishes the commission of exoneration review

Relates to the collection of DNA samples of designated offenders, retention and confidentiality of DNA samples, collection and the preservation of biological evidence, and the establishment of the…

John A. DeFranciscoStricken

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S2689Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Amend and recommit to finance

Establishes the commission on the infrastructure of New York state and provides for its powers and duties

Establishes the commission on the infrastructure of New York state to ensure that the infrastructure of the state meets current and future demand and facilitates economic growth, is maintained in a…

Martin J. GoldenFinance Committee

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S2650Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Amend and recommit to environmental conservation

Relates to management of wildlife resources

Relates to management of wildlife resources; permits the release of certain ring-necked pheasant or quail birds without permit; adjusts the hunting season to August 16 to April 15, catch limits, and…

Mark GrisantiEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A3323Assembly· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Requires the superintendent of state police to provide all members of the division of state police with a bullet and knife proof vest

Requires the superintendent of state police to provide all members of the division of state police with a bullet and knife proof vest which provides front, back and side protection.

Peter RiveraStricken

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S2489Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Creates the crimes of criminal interference with a funeral service in the first and second degrees

Creates the crimes of criminal interference with a funeral service in the first and second degrees; provides that criminal interference in the first degree be a class E felony and in the second…

Joseph A. GriffoStricken

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S2402Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Amend and recommit to education

Increases mileage limit within which transportation for school children will be provided, including to nonpublic schools

Increases the maximum mileage limitation for the transportation of children by school districts to and from school from 15 to 25 miles, the cost thereof is to be treated as an ordinary contingent…

William J. Larkin Jr.Education Committee

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S2214Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Amend and recommit to alcoholism and drug abuse

Establishes the community chemical dependence services expansion program

Establishes the community chemical dependence services expansion program; provides funding for local governmental units for the provision of new and expanded chemical dependency services.

Martin J. GoldenAlcoholism And Drug Abuse Committee

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S2014Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Amend and recommit to civil service and pensions

Allows a retiree to file a request for Tier I status

Allows Marion Hoffman to file a request for Tier I status in the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System with the state comptroller.

John J. BonacicCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S1745Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Amend and recommit to transportation

Requires electronic monitoring systems on school buses in the city of New York

Requires monitoring systems on school buses in the city of New York; requires retrofitting, notification and record keeping.

Martin J. GoldenTransportation Committee

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S1266Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations

Provides an income tax credit for three years to a taxpayer who purchases a new primary residence for one million dollars or less

Provides an income tax credit for three years to a taxpayer who purchases a new primary residence for one million dollars or less.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Investigations And Government Operations Committee

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S1261Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Recommit, enacting clause stricken

Relates to benefits payable to, or on behalf of, certain employees of the division of parole injured or killed in the performance of duty

Adds a heart presumption for peace officers of the division of parole who are members of the NYS&LERS; relates to benefits payable to, or on behalf of, certain employees of the division of parole…

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Stricken

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S880Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations

Authorizes additional tax credits for certain costs incurred in film and television productions in N.Y. city

Authorizes additional tax credits for certain costs incurred in film and television productions in a city having a population of one million or more.

Martin J. GoldenInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S878Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Amend and recommit to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Authorizes granting of school tax exemption to veterans with at least forty percent disability

Provides that after a public hearing a school district may adopt a resolution providing a school tax exemption on residential property owned by a veteran with at least a forty percent disability;…

Martin J. GoldenVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S879Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations

Establishes the New York state independent budget office

Creates the New York state independent budget office to provide objective, non-partisan and timely analyses of state revenue, expenditures and management practices to members of the legislature for…

Martin J. GoldenInvestigations And Government Operations CommitteeLegal

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A7489Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2012· Reference changed to insurance

Requires health plans with coverage of out of plan medical services to provide certain information to insureds, subscribers and enrollees

Requires health plans providing coverage for out-of-network care to provide certain information to insureds, subscribers and enrollees.

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

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S4825Senate· Moved Jan 6, 2012· Amend and recommit to transportation

Requires the MTA to renegotiate the joint service operating agreement with the state of Connecticut

Requires the MTA to renegotiate the joint service operating agreement with the State of Connecticut; eliminates the metropolitan commuter transportation tax imposed on the residents of Dutchess,…

Stephen M. SalandTransportation Committee

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A6362AssemblyS4214· Moved Jan 6, 2012· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Authorizes family court judges to transfer certain child support arrears matters to criminal courts

Authorizes family court judges to transfer certain child support arrears matters to the criminal courts; amends the jurisdiction of the criminal courts.

Aravella SimotasJudiciary CommitteeLegal

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A4906Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2012· Amend and recommit to correction

Requires registered sex offenders to personally appear at the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction for purpose of having a photograph taken; repealer

Requires registered sex offenders to personally appear annually, within thirty days of the anniversary of their initial registration date, at the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction for the…

Aravella SimotasCorrection Committee

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A1702Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Requires establishment of model community programs

Requires establishment of model community programs, including a model telephone reassurance program and a model visiting program for elders.

Jeffrey DinowitzStricken

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A712Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Establishes small flexible fund accounts at the local level

Establishes small flexible fund accounts at the local level or the regrant program for one-time events or short term needs.

Jeffrey DinowitzStricken

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A542Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Establishes requirements in order for assisted living residences to receive medical assistance payments

Establishes requirements in order for assisted living residences to receive medical assistance payments.

Jeffrey DinowitzStricken

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A532Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Expands supportive services to the elderly in certain retirement communities by enlarging target group and including more facilities

Expands supportive services to the elderly in naturally occurring retirement communities by enlarging target group through eliminating head of household requirement, and including more such…

Jeffrey DinowitzStricken

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A266Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Authorizes the establishment of a caregiver support program for grandparents and other older adult relative caregivers

Creates a caregiver support program for grandparents and other older adult relative caregivers who are providing primary care for children aged 18 and under either formally or informally to provide…

Jeffrey DinowitzStricken

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A255AssemblyS299· Moved Jan 6, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Establishes a senior dental services grant program

Establishes a senior dental services grant program; authorizes the director to establish the program and, upon the availability of appropriations, provide grants to eligible elderly persons who are…

Jeffrey DinowitzStricken

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A194Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Establishes a senior housing task force

Establishes a senior housing task force for the purposes of conducting a state-wide assessment of senior housing needs taking into consideration the various geographical areas and different needs of…

Jeffrey DinowitzStricken

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A187Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2012· Amend and recommit to insurance

No policy of group accident, group health or group accident and health shall impose copayments in excess of 20 percent of total reimbursement to the provider of care

Provides that no policy of group accident, group health or group accident and health shall impose co-payments in excess of twenty percent of total reimbursement to the provider of care.

Kevin CahillInsurance Committee

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A38Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Provides for the expungement of unsustained allegations of abuse and the sealing of records; repealer

Provides for the expungement of unsustained allegations of abuse of persons receiving care and services in residential health care facilities and the sealing of records where the commissioner of…

Jeffrey DinowitzStricken

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S6140Senate· Moved Jan 5, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Grants a personal income tax credit for 20% of the tolls paid by the taxpayer to the port authority of New York and New Jersey

Grants a personal income tax credit for 20% of the tolls paid by the taxpayer to the port authority of New York and New Jersey, when the aggregate of such tolls exceed 2% of the taxpayers federal…

Andrew J. LanzaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5808Senate· Moved Jan 5, 2012· Amend and recommit to insurance

Relates to an exemption for certain stock and non-stock insurance companies

Relates to an exemption for certain stock and non-stock insurance companies.

John A. DeFranciscoInsurance Committee

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S5774Senate· Moved Jan 5, 2012· Amend and recommit to environmental conservation

Prohibits child care products with TCEP

Prohibits child care products containing TCEP; enhances TRIS-free children and babies act to TCEP-free child care products act.

Mark GrisantiEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4870Senate· Moved Jan 5, 2012· Amend and recommit to insurance

No policy of group accident, group health or group accident and health shall impose copayments in excess of 20 percent of total reimbursement to the provider of care

Provides that no policy of group accident, group health or group accident and health shall impose co-payments in excess of twenty percent of total reimbursement to the provider of care.

John A. DeFranciscoInsurance Committee

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S4597Senate· Moved Jan 5, 2012· Amend and recommit to health

Requires accredited office-based surgery facilities to register with its accrediting agency, in consultation with the department of health

Requires all facilities operated as an office-based practice or setting to annually register with its accrediting agency, in consultation with the department of health; makes such facilities…

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S4214SenateA6362· Moved Jan 5, 2012· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Authorizes family court judges to transfer certain child support arrears matters to criminal courts

Authorizes family court judges to transfer certain child support arrears matters to the criminal courts; amends the jurisdiction of the criminal courts.

Michael GianarisJudiciary CommitteeLegal

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