Bills by

Kenneth P. LaValle

Senator

722 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →lavalle@nysenate.gov

2011-2012 session

All bills

722 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

S7855Senate· Moved Oct 11, 2012· Referred to rules
Relates to liability insurance rate reductions upon completion of a boating safety course or an advanced boating safety course
Requires liability insurance rate reductions of 10% upon completion of a boating safety course or 15% upon completion of an advanced boating safety course.
Kenneth P. LaValleRules Committee
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S7239Senate· Vetoed Oct 3, 2012· Vetoed memo.171
Removes financial disincentives for voluntary public library system and reference and research library resources system mergers
Removes financial disincentives for voluntary public library system and reference and research library resources system mergers.
Hugh T. FarleyVetoed
Vetoed

S6768Senate· Vetoed Oct 3, 2012· Vetoed memo.170

Designates a portion of the state highway to be known as the "Peconic highway"

Designates a portion of the state highway to be the "Peconic highway".

Kenneth P. LaValleVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

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

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

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

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S3739Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.407

Relates to joint purchases by fire corporations

Relates to joint purchases of goods, supplies and services by fire corporations.

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S2935Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Approval memo.12

Establishes requirements for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants

Establishes requirements for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to complete continuing competency courses as part of their triennial license renewal; also provides for a…

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6451Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.314

Authorizes the town of East Hampton to alienate and convey its interest in parkland, jointly owned by the towns of East Hampton and Southampton, to the town of Southampton

Authorizes the town of East Hampton to alienate and convey its interest in parkland, jointly owned by the towns of East Hampton and Southampton, to the town of Southampton.

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5343Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.306

Creates an option for those submitting applications to submit an affirmation in lieu of an oath

Allows those submitting applications to the department of education under title eight of the education law to submit an affirmation in lieu of an oath.

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S3801Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.302

Requires health insurers to cover breast reconstruction surgery after a partial mastectomy

Requires health insurers to cover breast reconstruction surgery after a partial mastectomy.

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S2933Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.300

Relates to the description of lands to be conveyed by the Longwood central school district to the state of New York

Relates to the description of lands to be conveyed by the Longwood central school district to the state of New York.

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S4287Senate· Signed Jul 31, 2012· Signed chap.272

Establishes seagrass protection act

Establishes the seagrass protection act; defines terms; outlines department of environmental conservation's responsibilities in developing seagrass management areas.

Owen H. JohnsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7827Senate· Moved Jul 27, 2012· Referred to rules

Relates to operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Relates to operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; provides that no person shall operate a vessel while such person has .18 of one per centum or more by weight of alcohol…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Rules Committee

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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

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S1462Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.188

Authorizes a municipal corporation to provide a real property tax exemption for improvements to real property meeting certification standards for green building

Authorizes a municipal corporation to provide a real property tax exemption for improvements to real property meeting LEED certification standards for green buildings.

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7719Senate· Moved Jun 22, 2012· Referred to higher education

Relates to pre and post test reporting requirements, test site registration and sign in

Relates to pre and post test reporting requirements, test site registration and sign in.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S7789Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Directs NYS power authority to release requests for proposals on certain natural gas powered generating facilities in New York city

Directs NYS power authority to release requests for proposals on certain natural gas powered generating facilities in New York city.

George D. MaziarzCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S7743Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to economic development

Authorizes eligibility for admission for certain applicants for the excelsior jobs program

Authorizes eligibility for admission for certain applicants for the excelsior jobs program.

George D. MaziarzEconomic Development Committee

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S7698Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Recommitted to rules

Authorizes the alteration of school district boundaries; repealer

Authorizes the alteration of two or more school district boundaries by consent; provides that such alteration may be initiated by a petition in writing filed with the trustee, trustees or board of…

Kenneth P. LaValleRules Committee

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S7222Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Parkway"

Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Parkway".

Kenneth P. LaValleRules Committee

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S7088Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to pre and post test reporting requirements, test site registration and sign in, and establishes crime related to educational testing fraud

Relates to pre and post test reporting requirements, test site registration and sign in, and establishes crimes related to educational testing fraud.

Kenneth P. LaValleRules Committee

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S6917Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Includes the trustees of the freeholders and commonalty of the towns of Southampton, East Hampton and Southold as municipal corporations for the purposes of section 72-h of the general municipal law

Includes the trustees of the freeholders and commonalty of the towns of Southampton, East Hampton and Southold as municipal corporations for the purposes of section 72-h of the general municipal law.

Kenneth P. LaValleRules Committee

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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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S6546Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Requires that persons less than eighteen years of age wear a helmet when riding a horse

Requires that persons less than eighteen years of age wear a helmet when riding a horse; imposes a $250 fine for any violation.

Kenneth P. LaValleRules Committee

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S6431Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Prohibits the possession, sale, offer for sale, trade or distribution of shark fins

Prohibits the possession, sale, offering for sale, trade or distribution of shark fins.

Mark GrisantiRules Committee

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S5894Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Establishes a procedure to evaluate the claim of the Montaukett Indians for acknowledgment as an Indian tribe by the state of New York

Establishes a procedure to evaluate the claim of the Montaukett Indians for acknowledgment as an Indian tribe by the state of New York.

Kenneth P. LaValleRules Committee

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S5797Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Enlarges the definition of the term agency for certain purposes

Enlarges the definition of the term "agency" for certain purposes; adds provisions relating to foundations of state-operated campuses.

Kenneth P. LaValleRules Committee

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S5224Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to health

Relates to the ability of continuing care retirement communities to offer seniors additional service options

Relates to the ability of continuing care retirement communities to offer seniors additional service options.

Michael H. RanzenhoferHealth 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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S4604Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Authorizes the use of mechanical harvesting gear within the entire boundary of a lease issued, regardless of lease size, given a cultivation plan is made available

Authorizes the use of mechanical harvesting gear, including hydraulic dredges within the entire boundary of a lease issued pursuant to this section, regardless of lease size, given a cultivation…

Kenneth P. LaValleRules Committee

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S4605Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Substituted by a7119a

Relates to the establishment, extension, powers and expenses of watershed protection improvement districts

Relates to the establishment, extension, powers and expenses of watershed protection improvement districts.

Kenneth P. LaValleOn the Senate floor

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S3448Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Provides villages with the local option to make unlawful the sale of alcoholic beverages within such villages

Grants the electors of villages with the option to make unlawful the sale of alcoholic beverages within such villages if the petition therefor is approved at a general election.

Kenneth P. LaValleRules Committee

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S2863Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Increases the penalties for violations relating to the licensing of drivers

Increases the length of time vehicle registrations, drivers' licenses and non-resident driving privileges for individuals who drive without insurance are revoked; makes driving without insurance on…

Kenneth P. LaValleRules Committee

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S2640Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Authorizes the comptroller to pay the proceeds of the estate of Howard J. Geyer to certain persons

Authorizes the comptroller to pay the proceeds of the estate of Howard J.

Kenneth P. LaValleJudiciary Committee

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S1940Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to higher education

Relates to the unlawful sale of dissertations, theses and term papers

Prohibits the sale of academic dissertations, theses and term papers whether written or provided through electronic media.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S1452Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Authorizes a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road for police officers employed by the towns of Suffolk

Authorizes a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road for police officers employed by the towns of Suffolk.

Kenneth P. LaValleRules Committee

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S6742Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2012· Referred to ways and means

Provides that medicaid reimbursement for services to medically fragile children by pediatric rehabilitation diagnostic and treatment centers be fee-for-service

Provides that medicaid reimbursement for services to medically fragile children rendered by pediatric rehabilitation diagnostic and treatment centers shall be at a fee-for-service rate until the…

Kemp HannonWays And Means Committee

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S1856Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2012· Referred to correction

Restricts the residency of certain sex offenders

Restricts the residency of certain sex offenders; provides guidelines for the location of level two and level three sex offenders; allows municipalities to reject the placement of additional level…

Kenneth P. LaValleCorrection Committee

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