Bills by

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Senator

6,983 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →addabbo@senate.state.ny.us

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

6,983 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

A3669Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education
Makes provision to allow dissemination of information through tabling at college campuses
Defines the term "tabling" as dissemination of information and allows organizations to do tabling outside buildings on campus so long as they don't block access to or disrupt the academic use of…
Steven EnglebrightHigher Education Committee
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A3658Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to correction
Establishes a certificate of restoration; repealer
Establishes a certificate of restoration to replace the terms "certificate of good conduct" and "certificate of relief from disabilities" and the repeal of certain provisions relating to…
Jeffrion AubryCorrection Committee

A3654Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Requires pupils age seven or younger to be released into the custody of a parent, guardian or custodian upon exiting a school bus

Requires pupils age seven or younger to be released into the custody of a parent, guardian or custodian upon exiting a school bus.

Michele TitusEducation Committee

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A3625Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Provides a real property tax exemption to agricultural lands that are used for certain purposes

Provides a real property tax exemption to agricultural lands that are used for certain purposes.

Clifford CrouchReal Property Taxation Committee

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A3628Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to the amount of royalty paid to an integrated royalty owner

Relates to the amount of royalty paid to an integrated royalty owner.

Clifford CrouchEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A3629Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Relates to creating an exemption for alternative heating fuels from the state sales and use taxes

Relates to creating an exemption for alternative heating fuels from the state sales and use taxes.

Clifford CrouchWays And Means Committee

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A3637Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to medical home multipayor programs

Provides for the establishment of medical home multipayor programs to improve health care outcomes and efficiency through improved access, patient care continuity, and coordination of health services.

Richard GottfriedHealth Committee

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S2594Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Requires buyers and lessees of residential real property to be given notice of public access to sex offender information

Requires that contracts for the sale or lease of residential real property include a notice that information on high risk sex offenders is available to the public and that the division of criminal…

John J. FlanaganJudiciary Committee

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A3611Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to banks

Enacts the New York state money transmission disclosure act

Enacts the New York state money transmission disclosure act; requires each licensee providing a transmission transaction which involves currency of one country into the currency of another country…

Michele TitusBanks Committee

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A3610Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Creates the crime of unlawful defilement of a water supply

Creates the crime of unlawful defilement of a water supply; provides that a person is guilty of such crime when he introduces, places, or causes to be introduced or placed a defiling agent into a…

Michele TitusCodes Committee

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A3587Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental employees

Lifts mandatory hiring and retirement ages for state and municipal police

Lifts mandatory hiring and retirement ages for state and municipal police.

Dennis H. GabryszakGovernmental Employees Committee

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A3590Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to election law

Provides for the inclusion, at a voter's option, of an e-mail address in the voter registration application and record for notices to be sent thus and by U.S.P.S.

Provides for the inclusion, at a voter's option, of an email address in the voter registration application and record, whereupon notices and other communication required to be sent to the voter by…

Sandy GalefElection Law Committee

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A3591Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to agriculture

Prohibits the docking of dog tails for reasons other than to protect the life or health of the dog as deemed necessary by a duly licensed veterinarian

Prohibits the docking of dog tails for reasons other than to protect the life or health of the dog as deemed necessary by a duly licensed veterinarian; does not apply to dogs that have been…

Deborah GlickAgriculture Committee

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A3584Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to agriculture

Establishes the anaerobic digesters revolving fund program

Establishes the anaerobic digesters revolving fund program to provide incentives for the installation of anaerobic manure digesters on agricultural operations to convert trapped methane from manure…

Clifford CrouchAgriculture Committee

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A3581Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to correction

Provides for a sex offender registry check for youth organization volunteers who have direct contact with youths under the age of 18

Provides for a sex offender registry check for youth organization volunteers who have direct contact with youths under the age of 18.

Jeffrion AubryCorrection Committee

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S2580Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to the demonstration program in Nassau county

Relates to mandatory surcharges for traffic offenses and infractions in Nassau county and the demonstration program authorized within Nassau county.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Transportation Committee

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S2559Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Enhances tax incentives for the purchase of long-term care insurance policies

Enhances tax incentives for the purchase of long-term care insurance policies; provides a credit of 75% of premium paid for the first year, 50% for the second year and 25% in the third year.

James L. SewardInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A3562Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Provides any rates for motor vehicle liability and collision insurance shall provide for a reduction after completion of a certain certified course

Provides that any rates for motor vehicle liability and collision insurance shall provide for a reduction for a three year period after completion of the national safety council's emergency vehicle…

Joseph MorelleInsurance Committee

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A3557Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Allows soil and water conservation districts to be eligible applicants for the local waterfront revitalization grant program

Allows soil and water conservation districts to be eligible applicants for the local waterfront revitalization grant program.

William MageeEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A3563Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development

Creates the New York state culture areas program

Creates the New York State cultural development areas program; provides for the designation of cultural development areas; provides that capital improvements to qualified buildings within a cultural…

Joseph MorelleTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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A3543Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Requires manufacturers to meet certain standards with their packaging in New York state to reduce waste

Requires manufacturers to meet certain standards with their packaging in New York state to reduce waste; establishes the guidelines and sets a timetable by which manufactures must comply with these…

William ColtonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A3555Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Authorizes a public information and education program for soil and water conservation districts and relates to the spread of invasive disease

Authorizes a public information and education program for soil and water conservation districts and relates to the spread of invasive disease.

William MageeEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A3525Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires retailers issuing gift certificates to hold the amount equal to the issued gift certificate in escrow to be paid out upon closing of such retailer

Requires retailers issuing gift certificates to hold the amount equal to the issued gift certificate in escrow to be paid out upon closing of such retailer.

Robert ReillyConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A3526Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Enacts "Lori Ann's law" to establish procedures for law enforcement to locate and return missing persons

Enacts "Lori Ann's law" to establish procedures for law enforcement to locate and return missing persons; requires law enforcement agencies to immediately accept any missing person report; requires…

Robert ReillyGovernmental Operations Committee

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A3508Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Establishes a tort cause of action for the wrongful injury or death of a companion animal

Establishes a tort cause of action for the wrongful injury or death of a companion animal; provides for compensatory and punitive damages and injunctive relief and three year statute of limitations…

Deborah GlickJudiciary Committee

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A3499Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Authorizes certain school districts to elect to withdraw excess monies from the employee benefit accrued liability reserve fund; repealer

Authorizes certain school districts to elect to withdraw excess monies from the employee benefit accrued liability reserve fund and transfer such funds to the general fund of the school district.

Dennis H. GabryszakEducation Committee

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A3498Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Tuition assistance for part-time students at for-profit colleges having degree-granting authority

Relates to the education law, in relation to tuition assistance awards to part-time students at for-profit colleges having degree-granting authority.

Dennis H. GabryszakHigher Education Committee

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A3472AssemblyS1704· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Establishes guidelines for filing criminal complaints against students who commit crimes against other students on school grounds

Establishes guidelines for filing criminal complaints against students who commit crimes against other students on schools grounds.

Alan MaiselEducation CommitteeEducation

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S2553Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Relates to the educational preparation for practice of professional nursing

Requires registered professional nurses to attain a baccalaureate degree in nursing within ten years of their initial licensure; provides exemptions for those currently licensed or enrolled in…

James S. AlesiHigher Education Committee

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A3413Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Authorizes the issuance of small business health insurance policies

Enacts the "small business health insurance act"; authorizes the issuance of small business health insurance policies; sets forth eligibility requirements for small business health insurance,…

Robin SchimmingerInsurance Committee

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A3374Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Ordered to third reading cal.133

Relates to the definition of freshwater wetlands; repealer

Relates to the definition of freshwater wetlands; repeals section relating to the applicability of the freshwater wetlands article; provides authority of DEC over wetlands which are one acre or…

Robert SweeneyOn the Assembly floor

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S2530Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Declares certain contracts to which a debt evading foreign state is a party to be void as against public policy

Declares certain contracts to which a debt evading foreign state is a party to be void as against public policy.

Michael GianarisJudiciary Committee

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S2521Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Establishes a distinctive plate honoring the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America

Establishes a distinctive plate honoring the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.

Owen H. JohnsonTransportation Committee

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A3281Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Requires school districts to establish programs for gifted pupils

Requires that school districts establish a gifted and talented program for gifted pupils, and also establishes guidelines as to the development of such programs and the identification of gifted…

Fred ThieleEducation Committee

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A3240Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to banks

Requires banks to disclose negative consequences of establishing alternative payment schedule on a loan

Requires banks to disclose any negative consequences of establishing an alternative payment schedule on a loan.

Carl HeastieBanks Committee

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A3262Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in libraries and education technology

Enacts the "New Century Libraries: Libraries 2011 act"

Enacts the "New Century Libraries; Libraries 2011 act"; increases the apportionment of state aid to libraries and library services throughout the state; provides for adult and family literacy…

J. Gary PretlowLibraries And Education Technology Committee

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A3229Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Requires that the victim be represented in court at sentencing where the victim does not appear

Provides that, where the victim is unable or unwilling to appear, such victim may be represented by family members or a guardian at the time of sentencing.

William ColtonCodes Committee

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A3227Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Prohibits the performance of illegal maneuvers while operating a motorcycle; penalties and fines

Prohibits the performance of illegal maneuvers while operating a motorcycle; provide penalties, fines and revocation of license and registration.

William ColtonTransportation Committee

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A3266Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to social services

Sets an asset eligibility ceiling of $50,000 for medicaid assistance eligibility

Sets an asset eligibility ceiling of $50,000 for medicaid assistance eligibility.

Robin SchimmingerSocial Services Committee

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A3230Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Allows the New York state AFL-CIO to select a member to the metropolitan transportation authority

Allows the New York state AFL-CIO to select one of the five voting members to the metropolitan transportation authority.

William ColtonCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S2505Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Authorizes the state mortgage agency to purchase veterans' assisted forward commitment mortgages from banks within the state

Authorizes the state mortgage agency to purchase veterans' assisted forward commitment mortgages from banks within the state; requires the board of directors of the state mortgage agency to…

Roy J. McDonaldVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2503Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Provides that students who have an IEP shall not be required to take more than one regents examination in any given day

Provides that students who have an IEP shall not be required to take more than one regents examination in any given day.

Roy J. McDonaldEducation Committee

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A3205Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Prohibits discrimination in promotion of police officers who fail to meet their employer's ticket quotas

Prohibits discrimination in the promotion of police officers who fail to meet their employer's traffic ticket quota.

J. Gary PretlowLabor Committee

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A3155Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Creates a cellulosic ethanol task force to prevent and reduce the production and emanation of greenhouse gases

Creates a cellulosic ethanol task force to prevent and reduce the production and emanation of greenhouse gases.

Clifford CrouchEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A3158Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to banks

Enacts the electronic fund transfer privacy act

Enacts the "Electronic Fund Transfer Privacy Act"; provides privacy protection for consumer engaging in electronic fund transfer transactions by limiting disclosure of personal information about any…

Rhoda JacobsBanks Committee

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A3140Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Prohibits the disposal of drill cuttings at the drilling site

Prohibits the disposal of drill cuttings at the drilling site.

Robert SweeneyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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