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Relates to activities by former state officers

Relates to activities by former state officers; permits certain state officers, terminated between January 1, 2009 and April 1, 2014 due to a reduction in the state workforce, to engage in certain…

Roy J. McDonaldSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain unappropriated state land to the Hoosick Area Partnership for Parents and Youth

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain unappropriated state land to the Hoosick Area Partnership for Parents and Youth.

Roy J. McDonaldSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Authorizes the city of Mechanicville to offer a certain retirement plan to Anthony J. Toleman and David M. Altamura

Authorizes the city of Mechanicville, in the county of Saratoga, to offer a certain retirement plan to Anthony J.

Roy J. McDonaldSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Designates a bridge on state route 20 in the town of Nassau, county of Rensselaer, as the "Staff Sergeant Derek Farley Memorial Bridge"

Designates a bridge on state route 20 in the town of Nassau, county of Rensselaer, as the "Staff Sergeant Derek Farley Memorial Bridge".

Roy J. McDonaldSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Designates the New York state route 9P bridge over Fish Creek linking the city of Saratoga Springs and the town of Saratoga as the Saratoga County Veterans Memorial Bridge

Designates the New York state route 9P bridge over Fish Creek linking the city of Saratoga Springs and the town of Saratoga as the "Saratoga County Veterans Memorial Bridge".

Roy J. McDonaldSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Joseph LaPlante on their 65th Wedding Anniversary

Roy J. McDonaldAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 29, 2012, as Disability Empowerment Day in the State of New York

Roy J. McDonaldAdopted

Adopted

Relates to the appointment of guardians

Relates to the appointment of guardians.

Roy J. McDonaldOn the Senate floor

Relates to obligations for certain taxes by captive insurance companies

Relates to obligations for certain taxes by captive insurance companies.

Roy J. McDonaldRules Committee

Allows municipalities to lease naming rights of government owned property

Allows municipalities to lease naming rights of government-owned property.

Roy J. McDonaldRules Committee

Relates to disqualification of employment for criminal history and the definition of ability to consent; provides hearsay exception for developmentally disabled

Provides an exception to the hearsay rule to allow testimony from persons with developmental disabilities.

Roy J. McDonaldRules Committee

Relates to the acquisition of land for the erection of monuments

Relates to the acquisition of land for the erection of monuments; requires a two-thirds vote of its members to authorize change in status.

Roy J. McDonaldOn the Senate floor

Relates to the definition of "stallion" for the purposes of the NYS thoroughbred breeding and development fund

Relates to the definition of "stallion" for the purposes of the NYS thoroughbred breeding and development fund.

Roy J. McDonaldOn the Senate floor

Authorizes the county of Saratoga to discontinue for reforestation purposes the use of certain lands and to convey such lands

Authorizes the county of Saratoga to discontinue for reforestation purposes the use of certain lands and to convey such lands.

Roy J. McDonaldOn the Senate floor

Preferences under the affordable home ownership development program for service related disabled veterans

Provides for preferences under the affordable home ownership development program for service related disabled veterans.

Roy J. McDonaldRules Committee

Creates a veteran's home and land ownership loan program

Creates a veteran's home and land ownership loan program to provide loans to veterans to purchase homes or unimproved land suitable for building; such loans to be secured by a second mortgage.

Roy J. McDonaldRules Committee

Designates a portion of highway as the "Saratoga County Veterans' Memorial Highway"

Designates a portion of highway as the "Saratoga County Veterans' Memorial Highway".

Roy J. McDonaldRules Committee

Authorizes the town of Clifton Park to discontinue the use of certain park land and lease such land for use of a wireless communications facility

Authorizes the town of Clifton Park to discontinue the use of certain park land and lease such land for use as a wireless communications facility.

Roy J. McDonaldOn the Senate floor

Designates a portion of New York state route 7 as the Brigadier General James Kenney Memorial Highway

Designates that portion of New York state route 7 which constitutes the causeway over the Tomhannock Reservoir in the town of Pittstown in Rensselaer county, state of New York as the "Brigadier…

Roy J. McDonaldOn the Senate floor

Relates to clarifying health education

Relates to clarifying health education.

Roy J. McDonaldFinance Committee

Relates to the real property exemption for certain portions of property owned by veterans' organizations

Authorizes municipalities to extend the real property exemption for property owned by veterans' organizations to portions of the property which are used by entities which are not entitled to the…

Roy J. McDonaldRules Committee

Relates to peace officer powers of safety officers

Relates to peace officer powers of safety officers.

Roy J. McDonaldCodes Committee

Commemorating the 35th Anniversary of the Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival

Roy J. McDonaldAdopted

Adopted

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…

Roy J. McDonaldOn the Senate floor

Requires the creation of a list of documents suitable for vets applying for real property tax exemptions

Requires the executive director of the office of real property services to create a list of documents which support a veterans eligibility when applying for real property tax exemptions.

Roy J. McDonaldVeterans' Affairs Committee

Creates the New York autism spectrum disorders treatment, training and research council and provides for the powers and duties of the council

Creates the New York autistic spectrum disorders treatment, training and research council and provides for the powers and duties of the council.

Roy J. McDonaldRules Committee

Relates to suspension or demotion upon the abolition or reduction of positions for labor class and noncompetitive titles; repealer

Relates to suspension or demotion upon the abolition or reduction of positions for labor class and noncompetitive titles.

Roy J. McDonaldOn the Senate floor

Permits psychologists to form limited liability companies

Permits psychologists to form limited liability companies.

Roy J. McDonaldCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

Provides a real property tax exemption for members of voluntary fire companies and ambulance services in certain counties and municipalities, upon election

Provides a real property tax exemption for certain members of volunteer fire companies and ambulance services in any county, having a population of more than 155,000 and less than 160,000 as…

Roy J. McDonaldLocal Government Committee

Directs the division of veterans' affairs to establish and distribute a veterans' bill of rights, and to contract with veterans' services outreach programs

Directs the division of veterans' affairs to establish and distribute a veterans' bill of rights, and to contract with veterans' services outreach programs.

Roy J. McDonaldFinance Committee

Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Academy for Lifelong Learning at Saratoga Springs

Roy J. McDonaldAdopted

Adopted

Relates to the implementation of an interface between the department of motor vehicles and the state police to compare information submitted to the department

Relates to the development and implementation of an interface between the department of motor vehicles and the state police for the purpose of comparing information submitted by individuals engaging…

Roy J. McDonaldFinance Committee

Provides benefits for injury, sickness, pregnancy or family leave

Provides workers' compensation benefits for injury or sickness, pregnancy or family leave; applies to an employee and to family members taking family leave to care for an employee.

Roy J. McDonaldLabor Committee

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim September 2012, as Direct Support Professionals Recognition Month in the State of New York

Roy J. McDonaldAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim September 2012 as Suicide Prevention Month in New York State

Roy J. McDonaldAdopted

Adopted

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim Wednesday, October 10, 2012, as Mental Health Day in the State of New York

Roy J. McDonaldAdopted

Adopted

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Society of St. Stanislaw, Hoosick Falls, New York

Roy J. McDonaldAdopted

Adopted

Establishes the Historic Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership to replace and expand the territory of the former Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership

Establishes the Historic Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership to replace and expand the territory of the former Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership.

Roy J. McDonaldSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Enacts the skills for direct support professional jobs for the developmentally disabled act

Enacts the skills for direct support professional jobs for the developmentally disabled act.

Roy J. McDonaldFinance Committee

Requires the commissioner of developmental disabilities to define a career path for direct support professionals

Requires the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to define a career path for direct support professionals.

Roy J. McDonaldFinance Committee

Requires providers of services for the developmentally disabled to perform certain duties

Requires providers of services for the developmentally disabled to perform certain duties relating to the use of surveillance cameras in vehicles used to transport the developmentally disabled.

Roy J. McDonaldFinance Committee

Adopts the code of ethics for direct support professionals

Adopts the code of ethics for direct support professionals.

Roy J. McDonaldMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

Honoring Mary Jean Coleman, M.S.W., upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Eddie Reed Annual Suicide Prevention, Advocacy and Leadership Award

Roy J. McDonaldAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Glenn Liebman upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Thomas P. Morahan Annual Leadership Award in Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities

Roy J. McDonaldAdopted

Adopted

Requires the county health commissioner to notify certain individuals in the event of an emergency creating an imminent risk to public health and safety

Requires the county health commissioner to notify certain individuals in the event of an emergency creating an imminent risk to public health and safety.

Roy J. McDonaldHealth Committee

Requires drug tests for potential employees of the office of mental health and the office for people with developmental disabilities

Requires drug tests for potential employees of the office of mental health and the office for people with developmental disabilities.

Roy J. McDonaldMental Health And Developmental Disabilities Committee

Includes the federal government within the definition of "public body" for purposes of conservation easements

Includes the federal government within the definition of "public body" for purposes of conservation easements.

Roy J. McDonaldEnvironmental Conservation Committee

Enacts the "protection of people with special needs act"

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. McDonaldMental Health Committee