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Authorizes the city of Niagara Falls to offer an optional twenty year retirement plan to firefighter Richard E. Mylchreest, Jr.

Authorizes the city of Niagara Falls to offer an optional twenty year retirement plan to firefighter Richard E.

John CerettoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to restrictions upon the conduct of games of chance

Relates to restrictions upon the conduct of games of chance.

Robin SchimmingerOn the Assembly floor

Honoring Nikolas Wallenda for his accomplishments as an American high-wire artist, acrobat and daredevil

John CerettoAdopted

Adopted

Enacts "Brittany's Law" requiring registration of violent felony offenders

Enacts "Brittany's Law" requiring registration of violent felony offenders; sets forth duties of the division of criminal justice services; establishes a special 900 telephone number; requires the…

Dennis H. GabryszakCorrection Committee

Provides for mandatory testing of breath, blood or urine in the event of a motor vehicle collision resulting in death or injury

Provides for mandatory testing of breath, blood or urine in the event of a motor vehicle collision resulting in death or injury; provides immunity from civil liability for those health care…

Dennis H. GabryszakCodes Committee

Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of The New Hope Baptist Church of Niagara Falls, New York, to be celebrated on June 1, 2012

John CerettoAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the Bicentennial Anniversary of the Town of Niagara, New York, on June 1, 2012

John CerettoAdopted

Adopted

Authorizes the Erie and Niagara County soil and water conservation districts to study runoff reduction volume when applied to soil profiles and topography within such counties

Authorizes the Erie and Niagara County soil and water conservation districts to study runoff reduction volume when applied to soil profiles and topography within such counties.

Robin SchimmingerEnvironmental Conservation Committee

Requires the power authority to conduct an analysis of the economic viability of certain electric generating facilities

Requires the power authority to conduct an analysis of the economic viability of certain electric generating facilities.

Andrew GoodellCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

Relates to prohibiting certain cosmetic surgery on animals

Prohibits subjecting any dog, cat or companion animal to a surgical procedure with no medical benefit to the animal, for cosmetic or aesthetic purposes.

Nicole MalliotakisAgriculture Committee

Prohibits cyber-bullying

Enacts provisions to ensure that NYS public schools are safe and free from cyber-bullying.

Jane CorwinStricken

Relates to prohibiting illegal drug use and authorizing random drug testing of individuals receiving public assistance

Relates to prohibiting illegal drug use; authorizes random drug testing of individuals receiving public assistance.

Andrew GoodellSocial Services Committee

Relates to adding a second non-voting member to the Niagara Frontier transportation authority

Adds a second non-voting member to the Niagara Frontier transportation authority who shall represent the transit dependent or disabled community.

Robin SchimmingerOn the Assembly floor

Changes references from developmental centers to developmental disabilities services offices in relation to on-site client advocacy

Changes references from developmental centers to developmental disabilities services offices in relation to on-site client advocacy.

Harvey WeisenbergStricken

Includes difluoroethane in the definition of a "hazardous substance" and requires warning labels on products containing difluoroethane

Includes difluoroethane in the definition of a "hazardous substance" and requires warning labels on products containing difluoroethane.

Mark C. JohnsHealth Committee

Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Town of Hartland, New York

John CerettoAdopted

Adopted

Enacts the People's Government Reform Act

Enacts the People's Government Reform Act; sets legislative term limits at 8 years and leader tenure limits at 6 years; makes pension forfeiture applicable to current members; provides that no bill…

Kevin SmardzGovernmental Operations Committee

Entitles members to bring one substantive piece of legislation to the floor for a vote without a home rule message and committee review during each two-year term

Entitles members to bring one substantive piece of legislation to the floor for a vote without a home rule message and committee review during each two-year term.

Mark C. JohnsGovernmental Operations Committee

Authorizes Native American nations and tribes to make payments to municipal governments hosting tribal casinos

Authorizes Native American nations and tribes to make payments to municipal governments hosting tribal casinos; such payments shall be in lieu of payments that the state is otherwise required to…

Joseph GiglioWays And Means Committee

Prohibits the passage of bills by the legislature between the hours of midnight and eight o'clock a.m. unless 2/3 of the legislature is present

Prohibits the passage of bills by the legislature between the hours of midnight and eight o'clock a.m. unless 2/3 of the legislature is present.

James TediscoGovernmental Operations Committee

Allows charitable organizations to accept credit cards as a form of payment for games of chance

Allows charitable organizations to accept credit cards as a form of payment for games of chance.

Andrew RaiaRacing And Wagering Committee

Creates a property tax cap

Creates a property tax cap and other mandated relief for local governments.

Donald R. MillerWays And Means Committee

Congratulating Matthew Philip Roeseler upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

John CerettoAdopted

Adopted

Suspends taxes on gasoline and similar motor fuels on certain summer holidays

Suspends taxes on gasoline and similar motor fuels on certain summer holidays.

Dennis H. GabryszakWays And Means Committee

Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Town of Porter, New York to be celebrated June 1, 2012

John CerettoAdopted

Adopted

Allows for advertising structures within 500 feet of the border of Niagara Falls State Park

Allows for advertising structures within 500 feet of the border of Niagara Falls State Park.

Dennis H. GabryszakTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development Committee

Requires a three year moratorium on unfunded mandates from the legislature; repeals existing unfunded mandates

Requires a three year moratorium on unfunded mandates from the legislature; invalidates legislation that does not contain a detailed fiscal note identifying a funding source for certain costs to a…

Dean MurrayLocal Governments Committee

Honoring Pastor Bishop Dr. Sammie L. Rankin and First Lady Rankin for over 50 years of dedicated service to the community of Niagara Falls, New York

John CerettoAdopted

Adopted

Decreases the allowable base percentage change in agriculture assessment value from ten percent to two percent of the preceding year

Decreases the allowable base percentage change in agriculture assessment value from ten percent to two percent of the preceding year.

William MageeAgriculture Committee

Provides that an assault of a child where the defendant has a previous conviction for an assault of a child shall be an assault in the first degree

Provides that an assault of a child where the defendant has a previous conviction for an assault or an attempted assault of a child shall be an assault in the first degree.

Dennis H. GabryszakCodes Committee

Congratulating Beatrice Brawn upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

John CerettoAdopted

Adopted

Establishes a defined contribution plan

Establishes a defined contribution plan for all non-civil service appointees and elected officials of the New York state and local employees' retirement system who are not yet vested in a state…

Michael J. FitzpatrickGovernmental Employees Committee

Provides free use of state parks to family members of deceased military

Provides free use of state parks to family members of deceased military; requires rules and regulations for timely implementation.

John CerettoVeterans' Affairs Committee

Provides that the availability of bills in electronic printable format shall constitute a printed bill for purposes of section 14 of article 3 of the constitution

Provides that the availability of bills in an electronic printable format shall constitute a printed bill for purposes of section 14 of article 3 of the constitution.

James TediscoJudiciary Committee

Creates 2/3 vote requirement for all revenue bills

Requires a 2/3 vote in both houses for a revenue bill to pass.

Donald R. MillerJudiciary Committee

Relates to fees charged for certain hunting, fishing and trapping licenses

Relates to fees charged for certain hunting, fishing and trapping licenses.

Dennis H. GabryszakEnvironmental Conservation Committee

Establishes luring or enticing of a child a crime

Establishes luring or enticing of a child shall be a class B felony.

Dennis H. GabryszakCodes Committee

Requires NYSERDA to publish on its public website all information pertaining to participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

Requires the New York state energy research and development authority to publish on its public website all information pertaining to participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

Jane CorwinStricken

Prohibits the diversion of resources from dedicated funds derived from taxes and fees that support the Niagara frontier transportation authority

Prohibits the diversion of resources from dedicated funds derived from taxes and fees that support the Niagara frontier transportation authority and its subsidiaries.

Crystal Peoples-StokesWays And Means Committee

Relates to limits on certain supplementary insurance

Relates to limits on certain supplementary insurance.

Al GrafInsurance Committee

Honoring Betsy Doyle for her heroic and dedicated service on behalf of the United States at Fort Niagara during the War of 1812

John CerettoAdopted

Adopted

Honoring William A. Annable, Town of Hartland Supervisor, upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of distinguished public service

John CerettoAdopted

Adopted

Authorizes the city of Niagara Falls, county of Niagara, to reduce the speed limit in downtown Niagara Falls

Authorizes the city of Niagara Falls, county of Niagara, to reduce the speed limit in downtown Niagara Falls to 25 miles per hour.

John CerettoTransportation Committee

Relates to contents of notice of meeting or election where special tax or tax to be collected in installments is to be voted

Relates to contents of notice of meeting or election where special tax or tax to be collected in installments is to be voted on.

Mark C. JohnsLocal Governments Committee

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…

James TediscoChildren And Families Committee

Eliminates an employer's annual notice requirement

Eliminates an employer's annual notice requirement.

Dennis H. GabryszakLabor Committee

Increases the penalties for owners of dangerous dogs

Increases the penalties for owners of dangerous dogs and subjects certain dangerous dog owners to further investigation.

James TediscoAgriculture Committee

Provides free weekday admission to state parks and recreational facilities to all veterans

Provides free weekday admission to state parks and recreational facilities to all veterans.

Bill ReilichVeterans' Affairs Committee