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Provides for the filling of vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor by appointment of the governor subject to confirmation by the senate and assembly

Provides for the filling of vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor by appointment of the governor subject to confirmation by majority vote in the senate and majority vote in the assembly.

Robin SchimmingerGovernmental Operations Committee

Exempts certain individuals from paying fees charged for certain distinctive plates

Exempts certain military personnel and veterans from paying fees charged for certain distinctive license plates.

Eric StevensonTransportation Committee

Relates to allowing individuals licensed out-of-state to carry a pistol or firearm to carry such weapon within the state for a limited duration

Allows individuals, duly licensed out-of-state to carry a pistol or firearm, authority to carry such weapon within New York state for a limited duration with proper documentation.

Claudia TenneyCodes Committee

Prohibits exhibition driving

Prohibits exhibition driving and requires that a fine of not less than $45 nor more than $150 be paid upon conviction of such violation.

Joel MillerTransportation Committee

Relates to expanding health insurance coverage under Healthy NY

Relates to expanding health insurance coverage under Healthy NY to retired persons who lose benefits offered from their previous employer through no fault of their own.

Bill ReilichInsurance CommitteeFinance

Requires a 120-day warning period for violations at certain veterans' organization facilities

Requires a 120-day warning period for violations at congressionally chartered veterans' organization facilities.

Michael G. MillerVeterans' Affairs Committee

Authorizes Domingo Cabrera to file a retroactive application for retirement with the New York state teachers' retirement system

Authorizes Domingo Cabera to file a retroactive application for retirement with the New York state teachers' retirement system.

J. Gary PretlowGovernmental Employees Committee

Directs the commissioner of education to eliminate trans fats in foods prepared by public schools

Directs the commissioner of education to eliminate trans fats in foods prepared by public schools, develop an informational campaign and to report on the success of such program by December 31, 2013.

Naomi RiveraEducation Committee

Relates to qualifcations of superintendents; repealer

Repeals certain provisions of the education law relating to qualifications of superintendents.

Joan MillmanHigher Education Committee

Relates to requirements for eligibility of colleges under the New York state higher education loan program

Relates to requirements for eligibility of colleges under the New York state higher education loan program; requires a physical location in the state but not the main headquarters of the institution.

Andrew HevesiHigher Education Committee

Relates to establishing the state university commercialization facilities use policy

Relates to establishing the state university commercialization facilities use policy.

Donna LupardoHigher Education Committee

Urging the New York State Congressional delegation to increase funding for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Title I job training programs

Michael BenedettoLabor Committee

Makes technical corrections to descriptions of certain assembly and senate districts

Makes technical corrections to descriptions of certain assembly and senate districts.

Michael F. NozzolioSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to annual professional performance review of classroom teachers and building principals

Relates to annual professional performance review of classroom teachers and building principals; relates to tenured teacher disciplinary hearings.

Signed by Governor

Signed into law

Permits the commissioner of motor vehicles to waive or accept electronic transfer of salvage documents

Permits the commissioner of motor vehicles to waive or accept electronic transfer of salvage documents.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Transportation Committee

Establishes a pilot project for the placement of inmates close to home

Establishes a pilot project for placement of inmates close to home; provides that such project would house inmates who are parents of minor children in the correctional facility located in closest…

Naomi RiveraWays And Means Committee

Requires the out-of-state placement committee to develop standards, regulations and recommendations for adverse crisis intervention methods and techniques

Requires the out-of-state placement committee to develop standards, regulations and recommendations for adverse crisis intervention methods and techniques.

Joan MillmanChildren And Families Committee

Relates to changes in health insurance contracts or plans for retired officers, employees, and their families

Relates to changes in health insurance contracts or plans for retired officers, employees, and their families.

Thomas AbinantiGovernmental Employees Committee

Provides an alternative method for equalization in the Riverhead central school district in order to provide tax stability

Provides an alternative method for equalization in the Riverhead central school district in order to provide tax stability.

Kenneth P. LaValleLocal Government Committee

Establishes the NYS Triangle Shirtwaist Fire 100th anniversary commemoration commission

Establishes the NYS Triangle Shirtwaist fire 101st anniversary commemoration commission to focus attention upon the 101st anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire on March 25, 2012.

Deborah GlickGovernmental Operations Committee

Requires health insurance policies to cover comprehensive ultrasound screening and magnetic resonance imaging for breast cancer in certain cases

Requires individual and group health insurance policies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for comprehensive ultrasound screening, magnetic resonance imaging and/or other…

John J. FlanaganStricken

Directs superintendent of financial services to amend rules and regulations with respect to homeowners' policies

Directs superintendent of financial services to amend rules and regulations with respect to homeowners' policies; also directs study of certain facets of insurance industry including, but not…

Jeffrey D. KleinInsurance Committee

Relates to the powers and duties of the Rochester board of education

Relates to the powers and duties of the Rochester board of education; prohibits board members from being employed by the district within two years of serving on such board.

David GanttCodes Committee

Enacts the "improper payments reporting and reduction act" to require state agencies to annually report on its improper payments and to seek a reduction thereof

Enacts the "improper payments reporting and reduction act" to require state agencies to annually report on their improper payments and to seek to reduce or eliminate such payments.

Micah KellnerGovernmental Operations Committee

Creates the crime of environmental damage of property

Creates the crime of environmental damage of property.

Joseph E. RobachCodes Committee

Relates to establishing the New York state telehealth/telemedicine act

Promotes the development, provision and accessibility of telehealth/telemedicine services in New York state; establishes a telehealth/telemedicine development and research grant fund.

David J. ValeskyHealth Committee

Authorizes the New York state foundation for science, technology and innovation to establish a high-tech employment and training program

Authorizes the New York state office of science, technology and academic research to establish a high-tech employment and training program; the office is to provide assistance to those entities…

Joseph E. RobachFinance Committee

Relates to providing a four percent across the board increase to funding allocated to school districts in New York state

Provides a four percent across the board increase to funding allocated to school districts in New York state.

Joseph A. GriffoFinance Committee

Provides a waiver from the driving skills test for a driver's license for active duty and recently discharged military personnel

Provides a waiver from the driving skills test for a driver's license for active duty and recently discharged military personnel.

John J. BonacicTransportation Committee

Authorizes Hands Across Long Island to retroactively apply for a real property tax exemption for certain property in the town of Central Islip, county of Suffolk

Authorizes Hands Across Long Island to retroactively apply for a real property tax exemption for certain property in the town of Central Islip, county of Suffolk.

Lee M. ZeldinLocal Government Committee

Authorizes Hands Across Long Island to retroactively apply for a real property tax exemption for certain property in the town of Central Islip, county of Suffolk

Authorizes Hands Across Long Island to retroactively apply for a real property tax exemption for certain property in the town of Central Islip, county of Suffolk.

Philip RamosReal Property Taxation Committee

Requires the amount of each federal, state or local tax or fee included in the price of a gallon of fuel to be posted upon the dispensing device

Requires the amount of each federal, state or local tax or fee included in the price of a gallon of fuel to be posted upon the dispensing device.

Jeffrey D. KleinAgriculture Committee

Creates the "veteran owned business enterprise act" to promote such business enterprises

Creates the "veteran owned business enterprise act" to promote such business enterprises and includes service related veteran owned businesses with minority and women owned businesses.

Martin J. GoldenFinance Committee

Relates to the applicability of certain provisions with respect to persons injured in the use of scaffolding and other devices for use by employees

Relates to the applicability of certain provisions with respect to persons injured in the use of scaffolding and other devices for use by employees.

Patrick M. GallivanJudiciary Committee

Authorizes the village of Ellenville to offer an optional twenty year retirement plan to certain police officers

Authorizes the village of Ellenville to offer an optional twenty year retirement plan to certain police officers.

Kevin CahillStricken

Requires providers of mammography services to inform patients of irregular results on their breast exams

Requires providers of mammography services to inform patients of irregular results on their breast exams.

Ellen C. JaffeeStricken

Requires providers of mammography services to inform patients of irregular results on their breast exams

Requires providers of mammography services to inform patients of irregular results on their breast exams.

John J. FlanaganStricken

Relates to the duties of excess line brokers in selecting unauthorized insurers

Relates to the duties of excess lines brokers in selecting unauthorized insurers where the full amount of insurance required could not be procured from authorized insurers.

James L. SewardInsurance Committee

Permits Onondaga county to collaborate with other counties with respect to operating and maintaining a foreign trade zone

Permits Onondaga county to collaborate with other counties with respect to operating and maintaining a foreign trade zone.

John A. DeFranciscoOn the Senate floor

Relates to amusement devices, attraction awareness and inspections

Relates to amusement devices, attraction safety and inspection awareness; provides for the establishment of a publicly accessible website to provide awareness of the licensing and safety history of…

Patrick M. GallivanLabor CommitteeEconomy

Establishes the Corinth and Warren railroad authority to improve and operate a 56 mile section of railroad

Establishes the Corinth and Warren railroad authority to improve and operate a 56 mile section of railroad in the counties of Saratoga and Warren; provides for such authority's powers and duties.

Betty LittleCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

Provides retirement service credit to certain members discharged from military service due to injuries suffered during certain military conflicts

Provides three years of retirement service credit to certain retirement system members discharged from military service due to injuries suffered during certain military conflicts even if they did…

George D. MaziarzCivil Service And Pensions Committee

Requires health insurance policies to cover comprehensive ultrasound screening and magnetic resonance imaging for breast cancer in certain cases

Requires individual and group health insurance policies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for comprehensive ultrasound screening, magnetic resonance imaging and/or other…

Ellen C. JaffeeStricken

Relates to the payment of restitution or reparation in certain instances

Includes, for the purpose of payment of restitution or reparation, within the definition of the term "victim" any person or entity which provides assistance for the prevention or mitigation of…

John A. DeFranciscoCodes Committee

Enhances the penalty for persons who violate orders of protection after having been previously convicted of violating such orders

Enhances the penalty for persons who violate orders of protection after having been previously convicted of violating such orders.

Eric AdamsCodes Committee

Proposes a constitutional amendment to create a non-partisan apportionment commission

Proposes a constitutional amendment to create a non-partisan five member apportionment commission, four members of which shall be appointed by the majority and minority officers of the legislature…

Sandy GalefStricken

Establishes the task force on adults with autism within the office for people with developmental disabilities

Establishes the task force on adults with autism within the office for people with developmental disabilities to study, evaluate and develop recommendations relating to specific actionable measures…

John J. BonacicMental Health Committee

Establishes the NYS Triangle Shirtwaist Fire 101st anniversary commemoration commission

Establishes the NYS Triangle Shirtwaist fire 101st anniversary commemoration commission to focus attention upon the 101st anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire on March 25, 2012.

Kevin S. ParkerFinance Committee