Bills by

Vivian Cook

Assembly Member

631 bills as co-sponsorProfile and scorecard →

2011-2012 session

Co-sponsored bills

631 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

A7301Assembly· Vetoed Dec 17, 2012· Tabled
Extends the Catskill region to include the five counties comprising the city of New York; repealer
Extends the Catskill region off-track betting corporation to include the five counties comprising the city of New York.
J. Gary PretlowVetoed
Vetoed
ImpactPending
OutcomeVetoed
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

A8389Assembly· Vetoed Oct 3, 2012· Tabled

Relates to the authority of an agent to act outside a hospital setting to make certain decisions regarding the transport of the principal

Relates to the authority of an agent to act outside a hospital setting to make certain decisions regarding the transport of the principal to a particular medical setting when such principal is…

Charles LavineVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A9105Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Enacts the "voting rights act" to prohibit the establishment of an at-large election district which impairs representation of a protected class of voters

Enacts the "voting rights act" to prohibit the establishment of an at-large election district in a political subdivision which would impair representation of a protected class of voters.

Peter RiveraStricken

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A7372Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Relates to the membership of the state apprenticeship and training council

Relates to the membership of the state apprenticeship and training council.

Peter RiveraStricken

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A4632Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Creates the insurer fund for underserved neighborhood/rural area development corporation

Creates the insurer fund for underserved neighborhood/rural area development corporation; provides that such corporation shall operate in accordance with a plan of operation; provides that the…

Peter RiveraStricken

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A4633Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Prohibits credit card issuers from increasing interest rate or imposing fee upon account of holders based on indebtedness or late payment to other creditor

Prohibits the issuer of a credit card from increasing the rate of interest or imposing a fee on the account of a holder who has made timely payments and in the minimum amounts required, based on…

Peter RiveraStricken

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A4423Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Prohibits at large election of members of town and village legislative bodies; requires election of members by wards; repealer

Prohibits, for elections after September 1, 2013, the at large election of members of town and village legislative bodies; requires county boards of elections to establish wards for such elections;…

Peter RiveraStricken

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A4416Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Makes the owner of a vehicle used to pass or overtake a stopped school bus jointly liable with the operator thereof when violation is on camera or observed

Makes the owner of a vehicle used to pass or overtake a stopped school bus jointly liable with the operator thereof when such violation is captured on a camera or observed by a school bus driver;…

Peter RiveraStricken

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A4209Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Requires commercial airports to identify and maintain a record of all minors unaccompanied by an adult

Directs commercial air carrier airports to identify and maintain a record of each child under 18 who arrives unaccompanied by an adult; such information shall be reported to the civil rights bureau…

Peter RiveraStricken

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A4277Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Establishes standards for prescription of podiatric custom orthotics to persons receiving medical assistance

Establishes standards for the prescription of podiatric custom orthotics to eligible patients receiving medical assistance for needy persons; provides for retroactive application.

Peter RiveraStricken

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A4212Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of toys and child care products containing phthalates

Prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of certain toys and child care products containing phthalates; imposes a civil fine of not less than $10,000 a day for violation of such provisions.

Peter RiveraStricken

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A3718Assembly· Moved Sep 4, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Requires health insurance policies covering prescription drugs to provide continuous coverage for single source drugs until the prescribed therapy therefor is not necessary

Provides that every insurance policy which provides coverage for prescription drugs shall ensure that there is continuous coverage of a single source drug that is part of a prescribed therapy until…

Peter RiveraStricken

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A10807Assembly· Moved Aug 16, 2012· Referred to higher education

Grants eligibility for student financial aid to persons granted deferred action for childhood arrival status and to certain non-residents of the state

Grants eligibility for student financial aid to persons granted deferred action for childhood arrival status and to certain non-residents of the state.

Francisco MoyaHigher Education Committee

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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

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OutcomeSigned into law

A10622Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.339

Authorizes NYC to alienate a parcel of land in Queens

Authorizes NYC to alienate a parcel of land in Queens to the NYC housing authority on condition that the parcel remains used for open space and recreational purposes.

Catherine NolanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A10049Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.327

Relates to the powers of the state of New York mortgage agency, to extend the provisions thereof

Relates to the powers of the state of New York mortgage agency and extending the provisions thereof.

Vito LopezSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9702Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.291

Relates to anti-rebating provisions for insurers

Provides that an insurer may offer valuable consideration, including merchandise or periodical subscriptions of a value of $25 or less to an insured.

Andrew HevesiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9116Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.285

Increases certain special accidental death benefits

Increases certain special accidental death benefits paid to widows, widowers or the deceased member's children.

Margaret MarkeySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A2102Assembly· Vetoed Aug 1, 2012· Tabled

Provides additional health services and employment benefits for veterans

Provides additional benefits for veterans; provides for services and counseling related to post-traumatic stress disorder and brain injuries; requires reports to the legislature concerning the…

Charles LavineVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A10095Assembly· Signed Jul 30, 2012· Signed chap.270

Allows body piercing with parental or guardian consent for persons under the age of 18

Allows body piercing with parental or guardian consent for persons under the age of 18.

Michael SimanowitzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A8932Assembly· Signed Jul 25, 2012· Signed chap.269

Creates a veterans' job bank

Requires the division of veterans' affairs to maintain an employment portal on its website to assist veterans in obtaining employment.

William ScarboroughSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9861Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.157

Authorizes the board of education of the city school district of the city of New York to require minors who are five years old to attend kindergarten

Authorizes the board of education of the city school district of the city of New York to require minors who are five years old to attend kindergarten instruction.

Catherine NolanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7502Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.119

Prohibits dangerous practices at companion animal grooming facilities

Prohibits dangerous practices at companion animal grooming facilities; provides that no heating elements in cage or box dryers shall be turned on; provides that any violation shall be punishable of…

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9906Assembly· Signed Jun 29, 2012· Signed chap.74

Extends certain provisions relating to the implementation of the federal individuals with disabilities education improvement act of 2004

Extends certain provisions relating to the implementation of the federal individuals with disabilities education improvement act of 2004.

Catherine NolanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned 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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A9867Assembly· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to rules

Requires the commissioner of temporary and disability assistance to submit a report detailing local social services districts efforts to prevent, identify, and address homelessness

Requires the commissioner of temporary and disability assistance to submit an annual report detailing local social services districts' efforts to prevent, identify, and address homelessness.

Michele TitusRules Committee

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A9551Assembly· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to rules

Expands the powers and duties of the community district education council and restricts the authority of the city board of education of the city of New York to co-locate schools

Expands the powers and duties of the community district education council and restricts the authority of the city board of education of the city of New York to co-locate schools.

Keith L.T. WrightRules Committee

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A9017Assembly· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Reported referred to rules

Relates to a prohibition on diversion of funds dedicated to public transportation systems

Relates to a prohibition on diversion of funds dedicated to public transportation systems.

James F. BrennanRules Committee

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A8801Assembly· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to rules

Relates to price gouging of medicine

Relates to price gouging of medicine and provides for a private right of action for persons injured by the price gouging of medicine.

Naomi RiveraRules Committee

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A6158Assembly· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to rules

Imposes a moratorium on the initiation of school closings in N.Y. city

Imposes a moratorium on the initiation of school closings in cities with a population of one million or more.

Hakeem JeffriesRules Committee

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A5522Assembly· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Substituted by s3203b

Exempts the sale and installation of commercial solar energy systems equipment from state sales and compensating use taxes; grants localities option to exempt

Exempts the sale and installation of commercial solar energy systems equipment from sales and compensating use taxes; grants municipalities the option to grant such exemption from local sales and…

Steven EnglebrightOn the Assembly floor

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A509Assembly· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to rules

Relates to notice requirements when funding cuts are made

Relates to notice requirements to families and providers when funding cuts are made.

Crystal Peoples-StokesRules Committee

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A10721Assembly· Moved Jun 20, 2012· Substituted by s7749

Enacts the "protection of people with special needs act"; repealer

Enacts the "protection of people with special needs act"; enacts various provisions for the protection of persons in state operated and licensed facilities from abuse, neglect and mistreatment;…

Felix OrtizOn the Assembly floor

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A10348Assembly· Moved Jun 20, 2012· Referred to rules

Relates to permanency planning in juvenile delinquent and persons in need of supervision proceedings

Relates to permanency planning in juvenile deliquency and persons in need of supervision proceedings.

Amy PaulinRules Committee

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A10149Assembly· Moved Jun 20, 2012· Referred to rules

Includes eating disorders awareness, prevention, reduction and treatment within the health care and wellness education and outreach program

Includes eating disorders awareness, prevention, reduction and treatment, especially among children and adolescents, within the health care and wellness education and outreach program of the…

Peter RiveraRules Committee

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A9961Assembly· Moved Jun 20, 2012· Referred to rules

Relates to certain information to be provided prior to hearings held for certain pupils being suspended from school

Relates to certain information about special education upon entry to school.

Harvey WeisenbergRules Committee

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A9749Assembly· Moved Jun 20, 2012· Reported referred to rules

Prohibits any county, city, town or village from enacting a local law, ordinance or regulation prohibiting or restricting posting of election material

Prohibits any county, city, town or village from enacting a local law, ordinance or regulation prohibiting or restricting posting of election material.

Keith L.T. WrightRules Committee

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A9661Assembly· Moved Jun 20, 2012· Referred to rules

Clarifies that individuals have the ability to vote by absentee ballot where their maximum sentence of imprisonment has expired

Clarifies that individuals have the ability to vote by absentee ballot where their maximum sentence of imprisonment has expired.

Jeffrion AubryRules Committee

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A3834Assembly· Moved Jun 20, 2012· Referred to rules

Relates to establishing a gang assessment, intervention, prevention and suppression program

Relates to establishing a gang assessment, intervention, prevention and suppression program within the division of criminal justice services.

Philip RamosRules Committee

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A2359Assembly· Moved Jun 20, 2012· Referred to rules

Enacts the "food retail establishment subsidization for healthy communities act"

Enacts the "food retail establishment subsidization for healthy communities act" (FRESH Communities); provides loans, loan guarantees, interest subsidies and grants to businesses, municipalities,…

Vanessa GibsonRules Committee

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A10713Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2012· Substituted by s7742

Relates to the crime of possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child

Relates to the crime of possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child to include knowingly accessing with intent to view such material.

Joseph LentolOn the Assembly floor

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A9586Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2012· Substituted by s6769b

Relates to the duties of providers of mammography services to notify and inform patients if a mammogram demonstrates dense breast tissue

Relates to duties of providers of mammography services to notify and inform patients if a mammogram demonstrates dense breast tissue.

Ellen C. JaffeeOn the Assembly floor

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A4672Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2012· Substituted by s7720

Enhances the criminal penalties for assaulting certain employees of a local social services district while in the performance of their duties

Enhances the criminal penalties for assaulting certain employees of a local social services district while in the performance of their duties; elevates it to assault in the second degree, a class D…

Peter RiveraOn the Assembly floor

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A10773Assembly· Moved Jun 18, 2012· Referred to insurance

Increases the permitted foreign investments by life insurance companies from sixteen to twenty percent of the insurer's assets

Increases the permitted foreign investments by life insurance companies from sixteen to twenty percent of the insurer's assets.

Aravella SimotasInsurance Committee

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A10775Assembly· Moved Jun 18, 2012· Referred to economic development

Increases the required distance between a liquor store and a school, church, synagogue or other place of worship

Increases the required distance between a premises selling liquor and/or wine at retail for consumption off the premises and a school, church, synagogue or other place of worship from 200 to 800 feet.

Michele TitusEconomic Development Committee

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