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

S2392Senate· Moved Jan 5, 2012· Amend and recommit to finance
Creates a debt management board; repealer
Creates a debt management board with authority to set a limit on state debt; authorizes the use of surplus moneys to reduce outstanding state debt; limits the amount of state debt that may be…
Tom LibousFinance Committee
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A2588Assembly· Moved Jan 5, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means
Allows taxpayers to contribute to the tuition assistance program on personal income tax forms
Allows taxpayers to contribute to the tuition assistance program fund on personal income tax forms; establishes the gifts to the tuition assistance program fund.
Carl HeastieWays And Means Committee
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S2010Senate· Moved Jan 5, 2012· Amend and recommit to finance

Establishes the office for small business; repealer

Establishes the office for small business under the executive department; repeals the division for small-business which was in the economic development law; transfers powers from the division to the…

Bill PerkinsFinance Committee

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S941Senate· Moved Jan 5, 2012· Amend and recommit to education

Legalizes actions of the Oyster Bay - East Norwich central school district with respect to certain building aid contracts

Legalizes actions of the Oyster Bay - East Norwich central school district with respect to certain building aid contracts.

Carl L. MarcellinoEducation Committee

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S466Senate· Moved Jan 5, 2012· Amend and recommit to education

Requires tax levy and percentage increase to be sent to all voters

Commencing with the proposed budget for the 2012-2013, the property tax report card shall be mailed to all qualified voters of the school district after the date of the budget hearing, but no later…

Michael F. NozzolioEducation Committee

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S305Senate· Moved Jan 5, 2012· Amend and recommit to education

Relates to authorizing school districts to establish policies prohibiting the wearing of gang-related apparel, markings or symbols

Authorizes school districts to establish policies prohibiting the wearing of gang-related apparel, markings or symbols.

Ruben DiazEducation Committee

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S309Senate· Moved Jan 5, 2012· Amend and recommit to transportation

Enacts the Senior Anti-Violence and Enforcement Act

Enacts the Senior Anti-Violence and Enforcement Act (SAVE); establishes a central registry for access to reports of maltreatment of seniors; creates a council on elder abuse; establishes penal…

Ruben DiazTransportation Committee

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S284Senate· Moved Jan 5, 2012· Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations

Prohibits a member of the legislature from engaging in any outside paid activity during his or her term of office

Prohibits a member of the legislature from engaging in any outside paid activity during his or her term of office.

Ruben DiazInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S287Senate· Moved Jan 5, 2012· Amend and recommit to education

Provides that the commissioner of education shall provide students who are in fifth grade or below shall remain in the building unless released to an authorized person

Provides that the commissioner of education shall promulgate rules and regulations which require that students who are in fifth grade or below shall remain in their school building unless released…

Ruben DiazEducation Committee

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S262Senate· Moved Jan 5, 2012· Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations

Provides for an additional franchise tax on certain life insurance policies

Provides for an additional franchise tax on life insurance policies obtained by companies on its employees and/or retirees.

Ruben DiazInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S123Senate· Moved Jan 5, 2012· Amend and recommit to consumer protection

Requires a warning instruction by entities which manufacture, assemble and sell roller skates and skate boards

Requires a warning instruction by a person, firm, corporation, or other legal entities which manufacture and assemble roller skates and skate boards; requires the warning to be contained on a label,…

Ruben DiazConsumer Protection Committee

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S120Senate· Moved Jan 5, 2012· Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations

Provides a credit against tax for the purchase and installation of grab bars

Provides a credit against tax for the purchase and installation of grab bars by a resident owner of real property who is a qualified senior citizen; sets forth a credit schedule; defines qualified…

Ruben DiazInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S119Senate· Moved Jan 5, 2012· Amend and recommit to higher education

Prohibits the deferral of awards granted under the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

Prohibits the deferral of awards granted under the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP); ensures that a TAP award will be paid on time so that the student may pay his or her tuition bill on time.

Ruben DiazHigher Education Committee

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S110Senate· Moved Jan 5, 2012· Amend and recommit to aging

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…

Ruben DiazAging Committee

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S59Senate· Moved Jan 5, 2012· Amend and recommit to higher education

Establishes the office for diversity and educational equity within the state university of New York administration

Establishes the office for diversity and educational equity within the state university of New York administration.

Ruben DiazHigher Education Committee

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S63Senate· Moved Jan 5, 2012· Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations

Establishes a gift for preserving religious landmarks on state income tax returns, and provides for grants to preserve certain inner-city houses of worship

Establishes a gift for preserving religious landmarks option on state income tax returns; establishes the "preserving religious landmarks fund" into which all revenue from such gifts shall be…

Ruben DiazInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A8937Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Requires physicians to report instances of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus infections to the commissioner of health

Requires physicians to report instances of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus infections to the commissioner of health.

Matthew TitoneHealth Committee

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A8940Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Establishes distinctive "Support Our Troops" number plates for motor vehicles

Establishes distinctive "Support Our Troops" number plates for motor vehicles.

Matthew TitoneTransportation Committee

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A8948Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Provides standards and procedures for determining whether or not a contractor is responsible for purposes of public construction projects

Provides standards and procedures for determining whether or not a contractor is responsible for purposes of public construction projects, including documentation of previous experience with…

David WeprinGovernmental Operations Committee

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A8942Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Modifies exemption from determination of prima facie evidence of neglect where parent engages in substance abuse or substantial manifestation of irrationality

Modifies the existing exemption from requiring a determination of what constitutes prima facie evidence of neglect where a parent or guardian engages in substance abuse or substantial manifestation…

David WeprinChildren And Families Committee

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A8938Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Requires all insurance policies and medical assistance to provide coverage for medically necessary hearing aids for children under 16 years of age

Enacts "Isabella's law" to require all health insurance policies and medical assistance to provide insurance coverage for the cost of medically necessary hearing aids for children under the age of 16.

Matthew TitoneInsurance Committee

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A8935Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes the crime of serial sexual assault as a class B felony

Establishes the crime of serial sexual assault as a class B felony when a person engages in three or more acts of sexual assault involving two or more victims.

Fred ThieleCodes Committee

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A8933Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Establishes a returning heroes tax credit for businesses that hire veterans returning from war

Establishes a returning heroes tax credit for businesses that hire veterans and wounded veterans returning from war.

William ScarboroughWays And Means Committee

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S6123Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· To attorney-general for opinion

Amends the constitution to allow person who will be 18 years old at the the time of a presidential election to vote in primary election if 17 at the time

Amends the constitution to allow a person who will be 18 years old at the the time of a presidential election to vote in the presidential primary election if he or she is 17 years of age at the time…

Diane J. SavinoJudiciary Committee

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S6112Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to the release of medical records of certain deceased persons to a parent or guardian

Requires the release of medical records of deceased minors or persons for whom a guardian has been appointed, to a parent or guardian within ninety days.

John J. BonacicHealth Committee

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S6111Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to extending the number of days within a 12 month period a facility may receive reimbursement for a reserved bed

Extends the number of days within a twelve month period a facility may receive reimbursement for a reserved bed.

John J. BonacicHealth Committee

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S6108Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer protection

Removes sunset provisions of chapter 557 of the laws of 2001 relating to pre-need funeral services

Removes the sunset provisions of chapter 557 of the laws of 2001 relating to pre-need funeral services.

Joseph E. RobachConsumer Protection Committee

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S6098Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Provides for random testing for anabolic steroids in athletes in public and private schools; appropriation

Provides for random testing for anabolic steroids in athletes in public and private schools; appropriates $1,000,000 therefor.

Andrew J. LanzaFinance Committee

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S6100Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Requires at least one parent of a child attending a charter school to be a member of the board of education and the various councils of the New York city school district

Requires at least one parent of a child attending a charter school to be a member of the board of education and the various councils of the city school district of the city of New York.

Martin J. GoldenEducation Committee

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S6096Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Creates an interagency workgroup on entrepreneurship for people with disabilities as a standing committee of the most integrated settings coordinating council (MISCC)

Creates an interagency workgroup on entrepreneurship for people with disabilities as a standing committee of the most integrated settings coordinating council (MISCC) to provide consistency in state…

Martin J. GoldenFinance Committee

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S6095Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Relates to providing alternatives to sheltered workshops for employment of people with disabilities using social entrepreneurial business models

Relates to providing alternatives to sheltered workshops for employment of people with disabilities using social entrepreneurial business models to help such persons obtain competitive jobs or…

Martin J. GoldenFinance Committee

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S6086Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Relates to mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse or maltreatment at summer day camps

Relates to mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse or maltreatment at summer day camps; includes college coaches, athletic directors, professors, graduate assistants and college presidents…

George D. MaziarzChildren And Families Committee

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A8881Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with traffic control indications

Relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with traffic control indications; allows establishment of a demonstration program imposing such liability in the town of Bedford, county…

Robert CastelliTransportation Committee

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A8882Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Requires the division of criminal justice services to check the wanted felon status and other information of people applying for public assistance

Requires the division of criminal justice services to check the wanted felon status and probation or parole violator status of people applying for public assistance.

William A. BarclayGovernmental Operations Committee

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A8870Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to requiring a registered nurse on staff at facilities certified for enhanced assisted living or special needs assisted living

Relates to requiring a registered nurse on staff at facilities certified for enhanced assisted living or special needs assisted living.

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

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A8871Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Dissolves and reestablishes the village of Mount Kisco parking authority; repealer

Dissolves and reestablishes the village of Mount Kisco parking authority.

Robert CastelliCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A8846Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to correction

Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to place incarcerated parents at correctional institutions closest to their children's home

Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to place incarcerated parents at correctional institutions and facilities closest to their children's home.

Naomi RiveraCorrection Committee

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A8844Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Eliminates certain minimum aid provisions for the computation of foundation aid and implement a regional cost index to reflect current cost differences among various regions in the state

Eliminates certain minimum aid provisions for the computation of foundation aid and implements a regional cost index to reflect current cost differences among various regions in the state.

Addie JenneEducation Committee

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S6062Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Prohibits the substitution of opioid analgesic drugs for an opioid analgesic drug incorporating tamper resistance technology

Prohibits the substitution of opioid analgesic drugs for an opioid analgesic drug incorporating tamper resistance technology; requires pharmacist to verify equivalence or obtain written consent of…

Jack M. MartinsHealth Committee

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A8832Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Relates to providing a sales and compensating use tax exemption in certain areas of New York city

Relates to providing a sales and compensating use tax exemption in certain areas of New York city.

Dan QuartWays And Means CommitteeFinance

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A8821Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local governments

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

Repeals certain sections of the public authorities law and transfers remaining rights to an identifiable location.

William MagnarelliLocal Governments Committee

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A8822Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local governments

Repeals certain sections of the general municipal law and the public authorities 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…

William MagnarelliLocal Governments Committee

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S6052Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to permitting the videotaped examination of certain elderly special witnesses in grand jury proceedings

Permits the videotaped examination of certain elderly special witnesses in grand jury proceedings where such witness possesses a restricted capacity to either ambulate or focus attention of specific…

David J. ValeskyCodes Committee

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S6050Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides a tax credit for the purchase of technology to remotely monitor persons with Alzheimer's disease and/or dementia

Provides a tax credit for the purchase of technology to remotely monitor persons with Alzheimer's disease and/or dementia.

David J. ValeskyInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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