Bills by

James F. Brennan

Assembly Member

99 bills as co-sponsorProfile and scorecard →

2011-2012 session

Co-sponsored bills

99 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

A10592Assembly· Signed Oct 3, 2012· Signed chap.473
Relates to rates for pilotage on Long Island Sound and Block Island Sound
Relates to rates for pilotage on Long Island Sound and Block Island Sound.
Robert SweeneySigned by Governor
Signed into law
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OutcomeSigned into law
A10585Assembly· Signed Aug 9, 2012· Signed chap.368
Creates the "sewage pollution right to know act"
Enacts the "sewage pollution right to know act"; requires publicly owned treatment works to report discharges of untreated or partially treated sewage.
Robert SweeneySigned by Governor
Signed into law

A10798Assembly· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Relates to the the exemption from taxation of alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings to eliminate fire and health hazards; repealer

Relates to the the exemption from taxation of alterations and improvements to multiple dwellings to eliminate fire and health hazards; relates to a partial abatement of real property taxes for…

Vito LopezWays And Means Committee

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A6698Assembly· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to rules

Relates to payment of independent contractors

Relates to payment of independent contractors and authorizes the department of labor to investigate complaints, make claims for compensation, assess liquid damages, civil penalties and criminal…

Sheldon SilverRules Committee

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A10234Assembly· Moved Jun 20, 2012· Referred to rules

Requires a health impact assessment for horizontal gas drilling and high-volume hydraulic fracturing in New York

Requires a health impact assessment for horizontal gas drilling and high-volume hydraulic fracturing in New York.

Robert SweeneyRules Committee

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A9696Assembly· Moved Jun 20, 2012· Ordered to third reading rules cal.483

Enacts the New York state program for older prisoners act authorizing geriatric parole for certain prisoners over 60 years of age

Enacts the New York state program for older prisoners act authorizing geriatric parole for certain prisoners over 60 years of age.

Jeffrion AubryOn the Assembly floor

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A10524Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2012· Referred to rules

Requires plaintiffs in mortgage foreclosure actions to provide contact information

Requires plaintiffs in mortgage foreclosure actions to provide contact information.

Mickey KearnsRules Committee

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A10768Assembly· Moved Jun 18, 2012· Referred to aging

Provides for a continuation of senior citizen rent increase exemption benefits after a period of ineligibility

Provides for a continuation of senior citizen rent increase exemption benefits after a period of ineligibility due to a head of household's temporary increase in income.

Linda RosenthalAging Committee

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A10715Assembly· Moved Jun 18, 2012· Amend and recommit to health

Enacts the "safe patient handling act"

Enacts the safe patient handling act to establish a statewide safe patient handling policy for health care facilities in the state; creates the New York state safe patient handling work group.

Aileen GuntherHealth Committee

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A6346Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2012· Reported referred to rules

Permits an insurer to rescind or retroactively cancel a policy in certain circumstances

Permits an insurer to rescind or retroactively cancel a policy in certain circumstances.

Carl HeastieRules Committee

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A2430Assembly· Moved Jun 13, 2012· Referred to rules

Makes conforming technical changes to the New York City administrative code and the emergency tenant protection act relating to vacancy decontrol; repealer

Makes conforming technical changes to the New York City administrative code and the emergency tenant protection act relating to vacancy decontrol.

Linda RosenthalRules Committee

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A10630Assembly· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Prohibits inclusion of non-disclosure agreements in settlements of hydraulic fracturing actions when there is evidence of threat to public health or safety

Prohibits inclusion of non-disclosure agreements in settlements of hydraulic fracturing actions when there is evidence of threat to public health or safety.

Alan MaiselJudiciary Committee

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A10581Assembly· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Ordered to third reading rules cal.141

Relates to the offense of criminal possession of marihuana in the fifth degree

Relates to the offense of criminal possession of marihuana in the fifth degree.

Hakeem JeffriesOn the Assembly floor

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A7123Assembly· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Held for consideration in codes

Relates to the applicability of local laws of certain cities to buildings owned, leased or operated by the state or its agencies

Relates to the applicability of local building codes to state and state agency owned buildings; requires full compliance upon alteration or if such building ceases to be owned by the state.

Richard GottfriedCodes Committee

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A4832Assembly· Moved Jun 5, 2012· Referred to finance

Restricts the sale, lease, transfer and certain uses of existing outdoor school playgrounds

Restricts the sale, lease, transfer or use of existing outdoor school playgrounds for the construction or renovation of a school building which would eliminate use of such playground space for…

Catherine NolanFinance Committee

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A8572Assembly· Moved Jun 1, 2012· Advanced to third reading cal.694

Establishes the natural gas production contamination response and compensation program

Establishes the natural gas production contamination response and compensation program and creates the New York natural gas production contamination damage recovery and remediation fund.

Robert SweeneyOn the Assembly floor

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A691Assembly· Moved May 22, 2012· Reported referred to ways and means

Creates the New York state commission on sex offender supervision and management

Creates the New York state commission on sex offender supervision and management; such commission shall consist of thirteen members; the commission shall be required to make a report of its findings.

Jeffrion AubryWays And Means Committee

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A6829Assembly· Moved May 21, 2012· Amend (t) and recommit to governmental operations

Establishes the New York dream act, providing certain benefits to undocumented immigrants that satisfy certain criteria

Establishes the New York dream act, providing certain people with access to state-, city-, town-, and/or village-funded financial aid programs.

Guillermo LinaresGovernmental Operations Committee

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A9225Assembly· Signed May 18, 2012· Signed chap.31

Extends the provisions of chapter 447 of the laws of 2009

Extends provisions relating to a health insurance demonstration program for independent workers from 2013 to 2014.

Sheldon SilverSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9149Assembly· Moved May 1, 2012· Reported referred to ways and means

New York solar industry development and jobs act of 2012

Creates the New York solar industry development and jobs act of 2012; relates to establishment of solar incentive programs by the public service commission, the power authority of the state of New…

Steven EnglebrightWays And Means Committee

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A5039Assembly· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or expression and includes offenses regarding gender identity or expression under the hate crimes statute

Prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or expression; defines "gender identity or expression" as having or being perceived as having a gender identity, self image, appearance, behavior or…

Richard GottfriedInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A9842Assembly· Moved Apr 18, 2012· Referred to local governments

Relates to community benefits agreements

Relates to community benefits agreements; places the benefit at the discretion of the applicant.

Charles LavineLocal Governments Committee

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A9592Assembly· Moved Mar 20, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Enacts the hire veterans now act

Enacts the "hire veterans now act", which establishes a tax credit for employers who hire certain veterans for a period of one year.

Michael CusickWays And Means Committee

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A4348Assembly· Moved Feb 16, 2012· Opinion referred to judiciary

Provides for special elections for the offices of comptroller and attorney general for vacancies during a term

Provides for special elections for the offices of comptroller and attorney general for vacancies during a term.

Kevin CahillJudiciary Committee

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A9282Assembly· Moved Feb 14, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to the timing for giving notice of a loss under insurance contracts

Relates to the timing for giving notice of a loss under insurance contracts.

Jeffrey DinowitzInsurance Committee

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A5713Assembly· Moved Feb 2, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

New York solar industry development and jobs act of 2011

Creates the New York solar industry development and jobs act; relates to procurement of solar renewable energy credits; establishes schedule with annual percentages to be met for compliance years.

Steven EnglebrightStricken

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A4250Assembly· Moved Jan 31, 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…

Dennis H. GabryszakEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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A806Assembly· Moved Jan 26, 2012· Advanced to third reading cal.307

Relates to requirements for the safe handling of prescription drug samples by certain health care professionals

Enacts requirements relating to the safe handling of prescription drug samples by certain health care professionals; requires maintenance of certain records and information regarding samples…

Richard GottfriedOn the Assembly floor

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A1726Assembly· Moved Jan 23, 2012· Referred to rules

Relates to requirements for metropolitan transportation authority hearings for proposed fare increases, major reductions of transportation and/or major service changes

Requires the MTA to hold hearings in each county affected by proposed fair increases, major reductions of transportation and/or major service changes; does not apply to standard seasonal or holiday…

Linda RosenthalRules Committee

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A9090Assembly· Moved Jan 20, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Relates to increasing the tax credit provided for solar energy system equipment

Relates to increasing the tax credit provided for solar energy system equipment from $5000 to $10,000.

Joan MillmanWays And Means Committee

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A7400Assembly· Moved Jan 18, 2012· Amended on third reading 7400a

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.

Robert SweeneyOn the Assembly floor

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A8514Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Ordered to third reading cal.297

Establishes the New York Health Benefit Exchange

Establishes the New York Health Benefit Exchange which will facilitate the purchase and sale of qualified health plans in the individual market in NY and will incorporate a small business health…

Joseph MorelleOn the Assembly floor

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A8477Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Requires written request and review of proposed reductions in the level of fire services

Requires written request, including environmental impact statement, and review by community boards, borough presidents and the council of proposed reductions in the level of fire services, including…

Edward BraunsteinCities Committee

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A6609Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to small business

Requires deferred installment payment plan be offered to small businesses for telephone service installation, initiation and nonrecurring maintenance charges

Requires deferred payment plan in installments over a period of up to one year be offered to small businesses for telephone installation, service initiation and nonrecurring maintenance charges;…

William ScarboroughSmall Business Committee

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A5987Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Enacts the public benefits for professional facilities act

Enacts the "public benefits for professional facilities act"; defines terms; provides that any state or local authority that grants any benefit, for the purpose of construction, reconstruction,…

Brian KavanaghWays And Means Committee

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A5889Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to health

Directs the commissioner of health to establish and implement a uniform letter grading system to classify health inspection results

Directs the commissioner of health to establish and implement a uniform letter grading system to classify health inspection results for any place engaged in the preparation, sale or service of food…

Steven CymbrowitzHealth Committee

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A5869Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to restrictions on political contributions by lobbyists

Restricts form, amount and time of political contributions by lobbyists and the acceptance of such contributions by public officials.

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A5547Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Establishes a moratorium on conducting hydraulic fracturing for the extraction of natural gas or oil until 120 days after federal EPA issues report thereon

Establishes a moratorium on conducting hydraulic fracturing for the extraction of natural gas or oil until 120 days after federal Environmental Protection Agency issues a report on the effects of…

Steven EnglebrightEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A5488Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Extends the statute of limitations in criminal and civil actions for certain sex offenses committed against a child less than eighteen years of age

Establishes the period of limitation for the prosecution of a sex offense defined in article 130 of the penal law, incest in the first, second or third degrees or use of a child in a sexual…

Margaret MarkeyCodes Committee

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A5442Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Dictates that no education degree program in which a parent is enrolled shall be considered in determining eligibility for children's day care services

Provides that the educational degree program in which a parent is enrolled shall not be a factor for consideration in determining eligibility for children's day care services.

Vito LopezChildren And Families Committee

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A5335Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to election law

Requires that judges receive proper certificates of authorization or be enrolled members of the party for which they are running in the primary election

Requires that judges be enrolled members of the party for which they are running in the primary election or to have received a proper certificate of authorization filed properly according to the…

Sandy GalefElection Law Committee

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A5004Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Requires police officers who have discharged their weapon in the course of their employment to be tested for the presence of drugs and/or alcohol

Requires police officers who have discharged their weapon in the course of their employment to be tested for the presence of drugs and/or alcohol within three hours of such discharge; establishes…

Keith L.T. WrightLabor Committee

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A4867Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to higher education

Provides for the registration of professional nurse anesthetist

Relates to the certification of registered nurse anesthetists; provides that for such certification an applicant shall file an application, be licensed as a registered professional nurse, have…

Joseph MorelleHigher Education Committee

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A4702Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to children and families

Requires the furnishing of pre-school day care for children at public expense

Provides state funding for pre-school and kindergarten programs which are operated by day care centers.

Vito LopezChildren And Families Committee

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A4350Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to governmental operations

Provides for a special election, at the discretion of the governor, to fill vacancies in the office of comptroller and attorney-general

Provides for a special election, at the discretion of the governor, to fill vacancies in the office of comptroller and attorney-general.

Kevin CahillGovernmental Operations Committee

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