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

S5695Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance
Enacts provisions to reduce the incidence of motor vehicle insurance fraud
Grants the superintendent of financial services authority to investigate fraudulent activities, such as motor vehicle operators who drive with no insurance coverage, and those who misrepresent their…
Jeffrey D. KleinInsurance Committee
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S5690Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education
Authorizes the lease of lands located at the State University of New York at Albany
Authorizes the lease of lands located at the State University of New York at Albany.
Roy J. McDonaldHigher Education Committee
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S5685Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Authorizes Lisa Kyer to purchase service credit in the New York state employees' retirement system for certain employment as finance director by Helping Hands School

Authorizes Lisa Kyer to purchase service credit in the New York state employees' retirement system for certain employment as finance director by Helping Hands School.

Roy J. McDonaldCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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A8287Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Relates to the designation of workers' compensation coverage for certain employees

Relates to the designation of workers' compensation coverage for certain employees.

J. Gary PretlowLabor Committee

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S5684Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Allows the use of spears, spearguns and underwater guns in commercial and recreational bass fishing

Allows the use of spears, spearguns and underwater guns in commercial and recreational bass fishing.

Kenneth P. LaValleEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S5680Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Authorizes certain counties, cities and school districts to impose up to a three percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes; repealer

Authorizes certain counties, cities and school districts to impose up to a three percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes; preserves the authority of certain counties and a city to impose…

Investigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5676Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Provides for licensure of school psychologists

Provides for the licensure of school psychologists; authorizes the use of the title "school psychologist" to licensed or exempt individuals; defines practice as a school psychologist; sets forth…

John J. FlanaganHigher Education Committee

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A8273Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to money in relation to the recovery of certain payments due to the Smithtown School District

Relates to the recovery of certain payments due to the Smithtown School District.

Michael J. FitzpatrickEducation Committee

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S5669Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Confirms eligibility for and directs the New York city department of finance to provide exemption from taxation for certain residential dwelling units

Confirms eligibility for and directs the New York city department of finance to provide exemption from taxation for certain residential dwelling units in the county of Richmond; provides that the…

Diane J. SavinoCities Committee

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A8267Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

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.

Teresa SaywardCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S5661Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Increases the maximum amount of empire state film production credits available in 2015 and thereafter to $420,000,000

Increases the maximum amount of empire state film production credits available in 2015 and thereafter to $420,000,000.

Jeffrey D. KleinInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A8262Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Prohibits community colleges from charging the county of residence of a non-resident student for local sponsor costs for more than the costs associated with obtaining an associate degree or certificate

Prohibits community colleges from charging the county of residence of a non-resident student for local sponsor costs for more than the costs associated with obtaining an associate degree or…

Michelle SchimelHigher Education Committee

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S5652Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Establishes the New York State Health Benefit exchange

Establishes the New York State Health Benefit exchange in accordance with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation…

James L. SewardCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S5646Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Requires medical assistance managed care providers to provide coverage for medically necessary prescription drugs and medical supplies

Requires medical assistance managed care providers to provide coverage for medically necessary prescription drugs and medical supplies.

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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A8241Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing

Extends the effectiveness of certain powers of the state of New York mortgage agency

Extends the effectiveness of certain powers of the state of New York mortgage agency until July 23, 2012.

Vito LopezHousing Committee

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S5636Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Establishes certain proof requirements for plaintiffs seeking summary judgment or a default judgment in a residential foreclosure proceeding

Establishes certain proof and settlement requirements for plaintiffs seeking summary judgment or a default judgment in a residential foreclosure proceeding; provides that only the owner and holder…

Jeffrey D. KleinJudiciary Committee

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S5631Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to finance

Provides that a portion of the non-federal share of any recovery of fraudulent medicaid payments shall be made to the prosecuting district attorney's office

Provides that a portion of the non-federal share of any recovery of fraudulent medicaid payments shall be paid to the prosecuting district attorney's office with the balance paid to the general fund…

Martin J. GoldenFinance Committee

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A8227Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to economic development

Relates to the manner of posting and changing beer prices to beer wholesalers and retail licensees

Relates to the manner of posting and changing beer prices to beer wholesalers and retail licensees.

Vito LopezEconomic Development Committee

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A8224Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Authorizes two or more school districts in certain counties to enter into a contract to establish and operate a regional high school

Authorizes two or more school districts in certain counties to enter into a contract to establish and operate a regional high school.

Andrew GoodellEducation Committee

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S5620Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Enacts provisions providing protection to employees from retaliatory actions by employers where such employees report illegal business activities

Enacts provisions providing protection to employees from retaliatory actions by employers where such employees report illegal business activities; applicable to employees who in good faith…

Diane J. SavinoLabor Committee

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S5619Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Relating to the exemption of new multiple dwellings from local taxation; repealer

Relates to requirements for the exemption of new multiple dwellings from local taxation; repeals provisions enacted in 2007 relating to the construction of certain affordable housing units.

Martin J. GoldenHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S5617Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes the crime of aggravated domestic violence; enacts Officer Alain Schaberger's law

Enacts "Officer Alain Schaberger's law"; establishes the crime of aggravated domestic violence when a person has committed a specified domestic violence offense and has been convicted of one or more…

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S5614Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to requiring the use of thyroid collars for certain x-ray procedures

Requires the use of thyroid collars for certain x-ray procedures used for dental services.

Martin J. GoldenHealth Committee

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S5613Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Relates to protection for certain hotel and motel employees

Requires hotel and motel employers to provide personal electronic devices to certain hotel and motel employees to enable such employees to immediately notify management of an emergency situation.

Martin J. GoldenLabor Committee

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S5606Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Requires sexual harassment training for hotel and motel employees

Requires sexual harassment training for hotel and motel employees; operators shall certify to the department that they have conducted sexual harassment training; training every two years for…

Betty LittleLabor Committee

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A8199Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Establishes an exemption from local taxation in N.Y. city for newly constructed housing with 3 or less dwelling units

Establishes an exemption from local taxation in cities having a population of one million or more for newly constructed housing with 3 or less dwelling units.

Vito LopezReal Property Taxation Committee

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S5602Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Regulates protests at military funerals

Regulates protests at military funerals.

Lee M. ZeldinVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S5600Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to the collection of mercury containing thermostats

Relates to the collection of mercury-containing thermostats.

Diane J. SavinoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S5596Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax

Relates to the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax.

Lee M. ZeldinInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A8193Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Relates to the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax

Relates to the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax.

George LatimerWays And Means Committee

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S5595Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local government

Relates to services provided by village volunteer fire companies in certain counties

Permits village volunteer fire companies in certain counties to enter into contracts to provide certain emergency services to a town in which the village is located without the consent of the…

George D. MaziarzLocal Government Committee

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S5592Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Suspends hydraulic fracturing for the extraction of natural gas or oil

Suspends hydraulic fracturing for the extraction of natural gas or oil; suspends the issuance of new permits for such drilling.

David CarlucciEnvironmental Conservation CommitteeEnvironment & Energy

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S5590Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Relates to regulation of telecommunications and cable services

Relates to implementing a new framework for the regulation of telecommunications and cable services.

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S5589Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Directs court to establish a period of commitment for persons found not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect

Directs a criminal court to establish a period of commitment for persons found not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect; a person so committed shall not be eligible for release from the…

Joseph A. GriffoCodes Committee

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S5586Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to social services

Provides an exemption from participation in work activities for certain applicants or recipients of public assistance

Provides an exemption from participation in work activities for an applicant or recipient of public assistance who is a parent or relative of a child who is personally providing care for such child…

Diane J. SavinoSocial Services Committee

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A8167Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Relates to the business corporations franchise tax; repealer

Amends the tax law, in relation to the business corporations franchise tax, and to repeal certain provisions of the tax law.

Donald R. MillerWays And Means Committee

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A8166Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Creates capital gains tax exemptions

Amend the tax law, in relation to exempting certain individuals for capital gains taxes.

Donald R. MillerWays And Means Committee

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A8160Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to bus lane restrictions enforcement by photo devices

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

James F. BrennanTransportation Committee

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S5584Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides for a job creation tax credit

Provides a 50% tax credit for new income tax revenue generated by a new employee; provides credit may be taken up to 10 years; provides that the Department of Economic Development must monitor and…

Kevin S. ParkerInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5583Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to racing, gaming and wagering

Relates to licenses issued by the division of the lottery

Relates to licenses issued by the division of the lottery.

John J. BonacicRacing, Gaming And Wagering Committee

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S5581Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to the practice of licensed professions by special education schools and early intervention agencies and their employees; repealer

Relates to the practice of licensed professions by special education schools and early intervention agencies and their employees.

John J. FlanaganEducation Committee

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S5577Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Relates to the empire film production credit

Relates to tax credit disbursements and the effectiveness of such provisions.

Martin J. GoldenInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S5567Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Provides that the condition of maintenance and installation of an ignition interlock device shall terminate at the end of six months

Provides that the condition of maintenance and installation of an ignition interlock device shall terminate at the end of six months.

Martin Malavé DilanTransportation Committee

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A8144Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Enacts the School Budget Voter Participation Act; requires that school districts vote on appropriations on the same day as the general election

Enacts the School Budget Voter Participation Act; requires that school districts vote on appropriations on the same day as the general election.

Sean T. HannaEducation Committee

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A8123Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Includes tobacco dependence treatments as covered services for certain insureds, policyholders or enrollees

Includes tobacco dependence treatments as covered services for certain insureds, policyholders or enrollees.

Carl HeastieInsurance Committee

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A8126Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Requires public schools to incorporate instruction in Indo-Caribbean studies into their existing curriculum

Requires public schools to incorporate instruction in Indian Subcontinent/Indo-Caribbean studies into their existing curriculum.

Michael G. MillerEducation Committee

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A8118Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to real property taxation

Classifies properties held in condominium and cooperative form for assessment purposes as class one-a properties

Classifies properties held in condominium and cooperative form for assessment purposes as class one-a properties; requires that the annual tax rate percentage change for class one-a properties does…

Michael DenDekkerReal Property Taxation Committee

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S5549Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Prescribes uniform system of accounts for power authority of state of New York

Requires power authority of the state of New York to file a report annually commencing March 31, 2015 with the governor, the comptroller and the chairmen of the assembly ways and means and the…

George D. MaziarzEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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