Bills by

Martin J. Golden

Senator

917 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →golden@senate.state.ny.us

2011-2012 session

All bills

917 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

S7749Senate· Signed Dec 17, 2012· Signed chap.501
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;…
Roy J. McDonaldSigned by Governor
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S7638Senate· Signed Oct 25, 2012· Signed chap.491
Enacts various provisions of law deemed necessary by the state including establishing a domestic violence fatality review team; and issues related to confidentiality
Establishes a domestic violence fatality review team; adds members to the advisory council on domestic violence (part A); prohibits certain persons from controlling the disposition of a decedent's…
Stephen M. Saland

S6727Senate· Signed Oct 3, 2012· Signed chap.486

Relates to the production of muni-meter receipts as an affirmative defense to proceedings alleging parking violations

Provides that in any proceeding alleging a muni-meter violation, it shall be an affirmative defense that the person summoned did in fact purchase muni-meter ticket prior to or contemporaneously with…

Jeffrey D. KleinSigned by Governor

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S6068Senate· Signed Oct 3, 2012· Signed chap.481

Establishes December third as "International Day of Persons with Disabilities"

Establishes December third as "International Day of Persons with Disabilities".

Patrick M. GallivanSigned by Governor

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S1007Senate· Signed Oct 3, 2012· Signed chap.477

Exempts from the imposition of sales tax, the purchase of military service flags, prisoner of war flags and blue star banners

Exempts from the imposition of sales tax the purchase of military service flags, prisoner of war flags and blue star banners.

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

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S7742Senate· Signed Sep 7, 2012· Signed chap.456

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.

Martin J. GoldenSigned by Governor

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S7637Senate· Signed Aug 27, 2012· Signed chap.447

Relates to prescription drug reform; repealer

Enacts the Internet system for tracking over-prescribing (I-STOP) act and creates a prescription monitoring program registry (part A); relates to prescription drug forms, electronic prescribing and…

Andrew J. LanzaSigned by Governor

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S7839Senate· Moved Aug 17, 2012· Referred to rules

Includes sharing, making available, selling, exchanging, giving or disposing of a community gun as an element of certain criminal acts

Includes sharing, making available, selling, exchanging, giving or disposing of a community gun as an element of certain criminal acts.

Martin J. GoldenRules Committee

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S7720Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.434

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…

Martin J. GoldenSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7462Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.429

Relates to extending the tax credit for biotechnology against the general corporation tax, unincorporated business tax, and banking corporation tax in certain cities

Relates to extending the tax credit for biotechnology against the general corporation tax, unincorporated business tax, and banking corporation tax in certain cities.

Martin J. GoldenSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S4313Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.410

Authorizes a bus passenger service permit system in cities having a population of one million or more

Authorizes a bus passenger service permit system in cities having a population of one million or more; designates locations for the loading and unloading of passengers for intercity buses; excludes…

Martin J. GoldenSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7538Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.358

Relates to the authority of district attorneys to hire and retain licensed professionals

Relates to the authority of district attorneys to hire and retain licensed professionals.

Stephen M. SalandSigned by Governor

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S5612Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.309

Authorizes the dormitory authority to construct and finance certain facilities of Xavier High School in New York City

Authorizes the dormitory authority to construct and finance certain facilities of Xavier High School in New York City.

Martin J. GoldenSigned by Governor

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S6769Senate· Signed Jul 23, 2012· Signed chap.265

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.

John J. FlanaganSigned by Governor

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S6507Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.217

Relates to increasing the aggregate cap on liabilities for life insurers under the life insurance guaranty corporation

Relates to increasing the aggregate cap on liabilities for life insurers under the life insurance guaranty corporation for the purposes of determining assessments on insurers.

James L. SewardSigned by Governor

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S7640Senate· Signed Jun 29, 2012· Signed chap.90

Relates to the determination of adjusted base proportions in special assessing units which are cities for the fiscal year 2013

Provides that in an assessing unit which is a city the current base proportion of any class shall not exceed the adjusted base proportion or adjusted proportion of the preceding year by more than 1…

Martin J. GoldenSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7501Senate· Signed Jun 29, 2012· Signed chap.89

Relates to the sale of bonds, the down payment for projects financed by bonds, variable rate debt and interest rate exchange agreements of the city of New York

Relates to the sale of bonds, the down payment for projects financed by bonds, variable rate debt and interest rate exchange agreements of the city of New York.

Martin J. GoldenSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7815Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to rules

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…

Martin J. GoldenRules Committee

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S7804Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Recommitted to rules

Relates to the rate of regular interest used in the actuarial valuation of liabilities for the purpose of calculating contributions to certain retirement funds

Relates to the rate of regular interest used in the actuarial valuation of liabilities for the purpose of calculating contributions to the New York city employees' retirement system, the New York…

Martin J. GoldenRules Committee

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S7523Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the construction of certain facilities for the New York city housing authority

Relates to the construction of certain facilities for the New York city housing authority.

Martin J. GoldenCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S7480Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Recommitted to rules

Relates to certain tax credits and exemptions in a city having a population of one million or more

Relates to a partial abatement of real property taxes for condos and co-ops; a credit for S corporations and credits and exemptions under the commercial rent or occupancy tax, in a city having a…

Martin J. GoldenRules Committee

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S7347Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to limiting service by police officers in an undercover assignment or capacity

Limits required service by police officers in an undercover assignment or capacity to no more than thirty-six months.

Martin J. GoldenRules Committee

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S7212Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to codes

Makes various provisions relating to prostitution offenses; repealer

Establishes the "trafficking victims protection and justice act"; makes various provisions relating to prostitution offenses; creates crimes of aggravated patronizing a minor for prostitution.

Stephen M. SalandCodes Committee

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S7075Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Provides a procedure for determining suspensions and demotions of members of police agencies upon abolition or reduction of positions

Provides a procedure for determining suspensions and demotions of members of police agencies upon abolition or reduction of positions.

Martin J. GoldenRules Committee

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S7074Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Substituted by a9889a

Makes permanent provisions that permit certain members of public retirement systems to receive partial lump sum distributions upon retirement

Makes permanent provisions of the retirement and social security law that permit certain members of public retirement systems to receive partial lump sum distributions upon retirement.

Martin J. GoldenOn the Senate floor

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S7015Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Substituted by a9861

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.

John J. FlanaganOn the Senate floor

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S6868Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Substituted by a9869

Directs the state to reimburse the city of New York for the health care benefits of the retirees of the New York city off-track betting corporation; appropriation

Directs the state to reimburse the city of New York for the health care benefits of the retirees of the New York city off-track betting corporation; appropriates $7,000,000 therefor.

Andrew J. LanzaOn the Senate floor

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S6744Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Establishes a prescription pain medication awareness program within the department of health

Establishes a prescription pain medication awareness program within the department of health to educate the public and health care practitioners about the risks associated with prescribing and…

Kemp HannonRules Committee

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S6745Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Provides that the initial prescription or dispensing of a controlled substance for acute pain shall be limited to a 3 - 10 day supply

Provides that the initial prescription or dispensing of a controlled substance for acute pain shall be limited to a 3-10 day supply; prohibits the imposition of an additional health insurance…

Kemp HannonRules Committee

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S6568Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Establishes a special commission on compensation for state employees designated managerial or confidential and provides for its powers and duties

Establishes a special commission on compensation for state employees designated managerial or confidential; provides for the powers and duties of such commission.

John A. DeFranciscoRules Committee

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S6294Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Requires the out-of-state placement committee to develop standards, regulations and recommendations for aversive intervention methods and techniques

Requires the out-of-state placement committee to develop standards, regulations and recommendations for adverse crisis intervention methods and techniques.

Martin J. GoldenRules Committee

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S6228Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Substituted by a8869b

Relates to accountable care organizations

Relates to accountable care organizations which are certified by the department of health to provide integrated health services and reduce health care costs.

Kemp HannonOn the Senate floor

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S6224Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Substituted by a9157a

Relates to the right of vested members to withdraw from the New York city teachers' retirement system

Relates to the right of vested members to withdraw from the New York city teachers' retirement system; allows a member who has permanently ceased teaching in New York to elect to withdraw his/her…

Martin J. GoldenOn the Senate floor

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S6197Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Sets a fee of two dollars for notaries public services in correctional facilities

Sets a fee of two dollars for notaries public services pursuant to section 136 of the executive law performed in correctional facilities.

Patty RitchieRules Committee

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S5573Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to codes

Authorizes certain organizations in a city of one million or more to be known as "fire patrols" under the not-for-profit corporation law

Authorizes certain organizations in a city of one million or more to be known as "fire patrols" under the not-for-profit corporation law and includes fire patrol vehicles as emergency vehicles under…

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S5484Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Grants the commissioner of buildings of New York City the power to waive provisions of the multiple dwelling law with regard to construction or alteration of multiple dwellings

Grants the commissioner of buildings of New York City the power to waive provisions of the multiple dwelling law with regard to construction or alteration of multiple dwellings.

Martin J. GoldenRules Committee

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S5313Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires all pet crematorium & cemeteries to comply with NY law

Relates to requiring individuals and businesses who offer or solicit pet cremation or burial services for profit to use a facility that is in compliance with New York state laws.

Martin J. GoldenConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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S4921Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Prohibits bullying on school property and at school functions and enacts the "Law to Encourage the Acceptance of All Differences (LEAD)"

Prohibits bullying on school property and at school functions and enacts the "Law to Encourage the Acceptance of All Differences (LEAD)".

Stephen M. SalandRules Committee

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S4859Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Permits a retail tobacco business licensed to sell liquor on the premises to allow smoking in the same area where the liquor is sold

Permits a retail tobacco business licensed to sell liquor on the premises to allow smoking in the same area where the liquor is sold when: (a) the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premise…

Martin J. GoldenRules Committee

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S4779Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Authorizes an agency in a city with a population of one million or more to send notices, bills and other communications by electronic means

Authorizes an agency in a city with a population of one million or more to send notices, bills and other communications by electronic means.

Martin J. GoldenRules Committee

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S4263Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to clarifying certain provisions relating to occupancy of class A multiple dwellings

Relates to clarifying certain provisions relating to occupancy of class A multiple dwellings; provides that use as a short-term rental for less than 30 days shall not disqualify a class A multiple…

Martin J. GoldenRules Committee

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S4016Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to the powers of the public employment relations board to investigate unfair labor practices

Relates to the powers of the public employment relations board to investigate unfair labor practices.

Martin J. GoldenRules Committee

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S3809Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Substituted by a6062a

Relates to assault on a New York city sanitation worker

Relates to assault on a New York city sanitation worker; provides that such assault is either a class C felony or constitutes assault in the second degree when such assault is by means of releasing…

Martin J. GoldenOn the Senate floor

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S2820Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to providing pharmacists access to New York's prescription drug monitoring program resources

Relates to providing pharmacists access to New York's prescription drug monitoring program resources.

Andrew J. LanzaRules Committee

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S2733Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to preferred source status for the purposes of procurement

Enacts the "protect New York job acts"; provides referred source status for the purposes of procurement to New York based companies who meet certain criteria and which have at least fifty-one…

Martin J. GoldenRules Committee

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