Bills by

Joseph Morelle

Assembly Member

349 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →

2011-2012 session

All bills

349 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

A10784Assembly· Vetoed Dec 17, 2012· Tabled
Relates to limits on certain supplementary insurance
Relates to limits on certain supplementary insurance; permits insured to refuse supplementary insurance; requires certain disclaimer; relates to payments to durable medical equipment providers.
Joseph MorelleVetoed
Vetoed
ImpactPending
OutcomeVetoed
A10090Assembly· Signed Dec 17, 2012· Approval memo.22
Relates to uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage for corporate and business entities, volunteer fire departments and volunteer ambulance services
Relates to uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage for corporate and business entities, volunteer fire departments and volunteer ambulance services.
Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

A9845Assembly· Signed Dec 17, 2012· Approval memo.21

Relates to unclaimed life insurance benefits

Requires insurers to perform a comparison of life insurance policies against the federal Death Master File to identify potential matches of its insureds or account holders and to complete a good…

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9666Assembly· Signed Dec 17, 2012· Signed chap.504

Designates security services officers of the University of Rochester as peace officers

Designates security services officers of the University of Rochester as peace officers.

Harry B. BronsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7144Assembly· Vetoed Oct 3, 2012· Tabled

Relates to the tax on receipts derived from removing waste from certain transfer stations or debris processing facilities

Relates to the tax on receipts derived from removing waste from certain transfer stations or debris processing facilities.

Joseph MorelleVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A10532Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.398

Relates to derivative transactions and derivative instruments

Relates to derivative transactions and over the counter derivative instruments.

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9711Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.440

Relates to managed care health savings accounts

Relates to managed care health savings accounts.

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9390Assembly· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.386

Relates to the definition of private transfer fee obligations

Relates to the definition of private transfer fee obligations.

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

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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A9946Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.297

Relates to denial of health insurance claims

Relates to denial of health insurance claims.

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A10391Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.173

Relates to risk based capital for property/casualty insurers and reports filed by the superintendent of financial services; repealer

Relates to risk based capital for property/casualty insurers and reports filed by the superintendent of financial services.

Dan QuartSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A10216Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.167

Authorizes the city of Rochester school district to require kindergarten attendance

Authorizes the Rochester city school district to require kindergarten attendance.

David GanttSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9948Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.159

Extends provisions of chapter 371 of the laws of 2009 relating to the residential care off-site facility demonstration project

Extends provisions relating to the residential care off-site facility demonstration project.

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9820Assembly· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.155

Relates to the consolidation of the bank and insurance departments; repealer

Relates to the consolidation of the bank and insurance departments.

Annette RobinsonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9224Assembly· Signed Jul 17, 2012· Signed chap.106

Relates to the application of the Iranian energy sector divestment act to public authorities and SUNY and CUNY

Provides for the application of the Iranian energy sector divestment act to public authorities and SUNY and CUNY; prohibits certain contracts.

Sheldon SilverSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7193Assembly· Moved Jun 20, 2012· Substituted by s3801a

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

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

Vivian CookOn the Assembly floor

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A10631Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2012· Amend (t) and recommit to governmental operations

Relates to certain smoke detecting devices

Provides that batteries in battery operated single station smoke detecting alarm devices shall be non-replaceable, non-removable and capable of powering the devices for a minimum of ten years.

Joseph MorelleGovernmental Operations Committee

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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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A10782Assembly· Moved Jun 18, 2012· Referred to higher education

Relates to child sexual abuse reporting and child abuse in higher educational settings

Relates to child sexual abuse reporting and child sexual abuse in higher educational settings; requires reporting to law enforcement and the president of the university by certain individuals;…

Deborah GlickHigher Education Committee

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A10695Assembly· Moved Jun 18, 2012· Substituted by s7728

Establishes a beer production tax credit for beer produced within the state by a taxpayer that is registered as a distributor; repealer

Establishes a beer production tax credit for beer produced within the state by a taxpayer that is registered as a distributor.

Anthony BrindisiOn the Assembly floor

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A9643Assembly· Moved Jun 18, 2012· Substituted by s6341b

Authorizes the SLA to issue company permits for certain vehicles over sixty-five thousand pounds

Authorizes the SLA to issue company permits for certain vehicles over sixty-five thousand pounds.

Joseph MorelleOn the Assembly floor

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A9676Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2012· Substituted by s6483

Relates to limitations on insurers that may provide certain surety bonds by changing the claims-paying ability rating needed for eligibility

Relates to limitations on insurers that may provide certain surety bonds by changing the claims-paying ability rating needed for eligibility.

Joseph MorelleOn the Assembly floor

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A6346Assembly· Moved Jun 14, 2012· Reported referred to rules

Permits an insurer to rescind or retroactively cancel a policy in certain circumstances

Permits an insurer to rescind or retroactively cancel a policy in certain circumstances.

Carl HeastieRules Committee

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A9706Assembly· Moved Jun 13, 2012· Reported referred to ways and means

Relates to establishing a task force on accelerating innovation in NY

Relates to establishing a task force on accelerating innovation in NY.

Donna LupardoWays And Means Committee

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A8212Assembly· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Reported referred to codes

Defines certain terms related to budget planners and regulates the activities of budget planners

Defines certain terms related to budget planners and regulates the activities of budget planners.

Joseph MorelleCodes Committee

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A10623Assembly· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by s7637

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…

Michael CusickOn the Assembly floor

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A9990Assembly· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Amend and recommit to insurance

Provides that a private third party may contract with a property owner to pay real property taxes in exchange for transfer of liens on the property to the transferee

Provides that a private third party may contract with a property owner to pay real property taxes in exchange for transfer of liens on the property to the transferee.

Joseph MorelleInsurance Committee

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A8576Assembly· Moved Jun 6, 2012· Amend and recommit to higher education

Provides for the licensing of licensed orientation and mobility specialists and vision rehabilitation therapists

Provides for the licensing of orientation and mobility specialists and vision rehabilitation therapists.

Donna LupardoHigher Education Committee

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A7594Assembly· Moved Jun 5, 2012· Reported referred to rules

Prohibits certain persons from controlling the disposition of a decedent's remains

Prohibits persons who were the subject of an order of protection protecting a decedent or who have been arrested or charged in the death of a decedent from controlling the disposition of the…

Robin SchimmingerRules Committee

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A1977Assembly· Moved Jun 5, 2012· Reported referred to codes

Relates to the educational preparation for practice of professional nursing

Requires registered professional nurses to attain a baccalaureate degree in nursing within ten years of their initial licensure; provides exemptions for those currently licensed or enrolled in…

Joseph MorelleCodes Committee

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A347Assembly· Moved Jun 5, 2012· Reported referred to codes

Relates to vested rights of property owners relating to the development of their land in the counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester

Relates to vested rights of property owners relating to the development of their land in the counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester; requires notice by applicant to property…

Amy PaulinCodes Committee

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A10535Assembly· Moved Jun 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to admitted assets for annuity risk where a single premium annuity contract has been purchased

Relates to admitted assets for annuity risk where a single premium annuity contract has been purchased.

Joseph MorelleInsurance Committee

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A10537Assembly· Moved Jun 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to replacement of individual life insurance policies or annuity contracts

Relates to replacement of individual life insurance policies or annuity contracts; amends provisions relating to misrepresentations and misleading statements; requires replacements regulations be…

Joseph MorelleInsurance Committee

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A10533Assembly· Moved Jun 4, 2012· Referred to insurance

Relates to tolling period applicable in certain motor vehicle insurance reparation cases

Tolls period applicable in certain motor vehicle insurance reparations cases.

Joseph MorelleInsurance Committee

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A10530Assembly· Moved Jun 4, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Prevents gas and electric companies from expanding transmission lines or electric generating facilities for lines and facilities originating outside of New York

Prevents gas and electric companies from expanding transmission lines or electric generating facilities for lines and facilities originating outside of New York.

Joseph MorelleJudiciary Committee

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A8901Assembly· Moved Jun 4, 2012· Amend and recommit to children and families

Expands the persons responsible for reporting cases of suspected child abuse

Expands the persons responsible for reporting cases of suspected child abuse.

Amy PaulinChildren And Families Committee

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A7708Assembly· Moved May 31, 2012· Amend and recommit to insurance

Relates to life insurance policies that credit additional amounts in accordance with an equity index

Relates to life insurance policies that credit additional amounts in accordance with an equity index; imposes additional requirements on such policies including notice provisions.

Joseph MorelleInsurance Committee

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A6925Assembly· Moved May 31, 2012· Amend and recommit to insurance

Relates to certificates of insurance

Relates to the issuance of certificates of insurance and requires the issuance of a certificate of insurance as a summary or evidence of property or casualty insurance.

Joseph MorelleInsurance Committee

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A5054Assembly· Moved May 30, 2012· Referred to commerce, economic development and small business

Creates minority and women-owned business enterprise regional advocates

Creates minority and women-owned business enterprise regional advocates; provides that the advocates will help ensure that municipal agencies comply with the provisions of law relating to minority…

Michele TitusCommerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee

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A3196Assembly· Moved May 30, 2012· Amend and recommit to higher education

Requires optical stores to be registered with the education department

Requires optical stores which engage in the sale of prescription eye glasses or contact lenses to be registered with the education department; requires such stores to be under the direct supervision…

Joseph MorelleHigher Education Committee

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