Co-sponsored bills

Makes the inability to pay child support an affirmative defense to non-support of child offenses, rather than an element of such offenses

Makes the inability to pay child support an affirmative defense to non-support of child offenses, rather than an element of such offenses.

Peter RiveraStricken

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.

Fred ThieleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Authorizes a municipality to contract for the assistance of a volunteer wilderness/inland search and rescue team

Authorizes a municipality to contract for the assistance of a volunteer wilderness/inland search and rescue team for the purpose of locating and rescuing an individual or individuals; provides that…

William MageeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Provides that any firefighter who is killed while performing services in the line of duty be included on the fallen firefighters memorial

Provides that any firefighter who is killed while performing services in the line of duty be included on the fallen firefighters memorial.

Harvey WeisenbergSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Requires employers to provide emergency escape systems to firefighters

Requires employers to provide emergency escape systems to firefighters.

Dennis H. GabryszakOn the Assembly floor

Relates to prescription prices and pharmacies for injured employees

Relates to prescription prices and pharmacies for injured employees.

Aravella SimotasRules Committee

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

Requires plaintiffs in mortgage foreclosure actions to provide contact information

Requires plaintiffs in mortgage foreclosure actions to provide contact information.

Mickey KearnsRules Committee

Requires notice from employers to customers of service charges and administrative fees that are not distributed to employees as gratuities

Requires notice from employers to customers of service charges and administrative fees that are not distributed to employees as gratuities.

Phillip GoldfederLabor Committee

Prohibits the sale of pavement products containing coal tar; prohibits the use of pavement products containing coal tar

Prohibits the sale of pavement products containing coal tar; prohibits the use of pavement products containing coal tar.

Linda RosenthalRules Committee

Relates to providing firefighters with appropriate equipment and procedures; repealer

Relates to providing firefighters with appropriate equipment and procedures.

Dennis H. GabryszakStricken

Relates to assault on district attorneys and assistant district attorneys

Relates to assault with intent to prevent the district attorney or assistant district attorney or while the district attorney or assistant district attorney is in performance of assigned duties is…

Matthew TitoneCodes Committee

Enacts "Brittany's Law" requiring registration of violent felony offenders

Enacts "Brittany's Law" requiring registration of violent felony offenders; sets forth duties of the division of criminal justice services; establishes a special 900 telephone number; requires the…

Dennis H. GabryszakCorrection Committee

Relates to the rule-making power of the Court of Appeals as to admission of attorneys and counsellors

Relates to the rule-making power of the court of appeals as to admission of attorneys and counsellors.

Aravella SimotasJudiciary Committee

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

Requires the use of seatbelts by volunteer firefighters and volunteer emergency medical personnel

Requires the use of seatbelts by volunteer firefighters and volunteer emergency medical personnel.

Fred ThieleCodes Committee

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

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.

Daniel P. LosquadroOn the Assembly floor

Requires each violator of "Buster's Law" to register his or her name and address with the division of criminal justice services

Requires each violator of "Buster's Law" to register his or her name and address with the division of criminal justice services.

James TediscoAgriculture Committee

Establishes the Enterprise Park at Calverton Reuse and Revitalization District

Establishes the Enterprise Park at Calverton Reuse and Revitalization District to promote the redevelopment of the EPCAL site in the town of Riverhead, county of Suffolk.

Fred ThieleLocal Governments Committee

Establishes the "tourism economic development fund" to be funded with revenue from the licensing of the "I Love NY" brand

Establishes the "tourism economic development fund" to be funded with revenue from the licensing of the "I Love NY" brand; moneys from such fund shall be appropriated for the promotion, attraction,…

Margaret MarkeyOn the Assembly floor

Congratulating Stephen E. Keegan, Jr. upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout

Fred ThieleAdopted

Adopted

Provides that persons arrested for domestic violence forfeit bail when violating an order of protection

Provides that persons arrested for domestic violence forfeit bail when violating an order of protection.

Barbara ClarkCodes Committee

Requires contractors on public works projects to pay their subcontractors upon completion of work

Requires contractors on public works projects to pay their subcontractors upon completion of work.

Barbara ClarkGovernmental Operations Committee

Establishes the exemplary district mentorship program

Establishes the exemplary district mentorship program; establishes certain districts as "exemplary districts" and pairs such districts with underperforming schools based on a similar needs profile…

Michelle SchimelEducation Committee

Relates to creating the "innovators corps" within the executive department to identify and encourage the growth of technology businesses in New York state

Creates the "innovators corps" within the executive department as a research group whose purpose shall be to identify and encourage the growth of technology businesses in New York state, the primary…

Brian KolbGovernmental Operations Committee

Requires the office of professional discipline to report complaints of sexual misconduct made by certain professionals to law enforcement

Requires the office of professional discipline to report complaints of sexual misconduct made by certain professionals to law enforcement.

Felix OrtizEducation Committee

Requires the state to pass enabling legislation before entering into any compact, program or other legal agreement with any other state

Requires the state to pass enabling legislation before entering into any compact, program or other legal agreement with any other state.

Christopher FriendGovernmental Operations Committee

Authorizes the creation of small business tax-deferred savings accounts

Authorizes the creation of small business tax-deferred savings accounts.

Edward RaSmall Business Committee

Prevents the public service commission from raising utility rates to offset revenue loss due to energy conservation efforts by consumers

Prevents the public service commission from raising utility rates to offset revenue loss due to energy conservation efforts by consumers.

Fred ThieleEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

Memorializing the Governor to proclaim May 20-26, 2012 as Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Week in the State of New York

Harvey WeisenbergAdopted

Adopted

Directs telecommunication and cable corporations to provide call center service assistance from centers located within the state

Directs telecommunications and cable corporations to provide call center service assistance from centers located within the state and such corporations' service areas; includes a list of what…

Kevin CahillOn the Assembly floor

Honoring and recognizing the heroism and commitment of local volunteer firefighters in fighting the wildfires in the Towns of Ridge and Manorville

Daniel P. LosquadroAdopted

Adopted

Authorizes cooperative library systems to apply for funds under the local government efficiency grant program

Authorizes cooperative library systems to apply for funds under the local government efficiency grant program.

Fred ThieleLibraries And Education Technology Committee

Establishes a state selection process for designation of hearings officers and a review panel to hear section 3020-a appeals

Establishes a state selection process for designation of hearings officers and a review panel to hear section 3020-a appeals; authorizes dismissal of tenured teachers in certain circumstances; caps…

Dennis H. GabryszakStricken

Relates to the Medicaid reimbursement rate for counties in calendar year 2012 and each succeeding calendar year

Relates to the Medicaid reimbursement rate for counties in calendar year 2012 and each succeeding calendar year; reduces the annual increase over the prior year's trend factor to the lesser of 2% or…

Andrew GoodellStricken

Relates to prohibiting illegal drug use and authorizing random drug testing of individuals receiving public assistance

Relates to prohibiting illegal drug use; authorizes random drug testing of individuals receiving public assistance.

Andrew GoodellSocial Services Committee

Provides a tax credit in the amount of certain fees charged in connection with loans under the federal home loan guarantee program to national guard and reserve vets

Provides a tax credit in the amount of certain fees charged in connection with loans under the federal home loan guarantee program to national guard and reserve veterans.

Stephen HawleyWays And Means Committee

Relates to military service credit for members of the armed forces who received a Kosovo Campaign Medal

Relates to military service credit for members of the armed forces who received a Kosovo Campaign Metal.

Daniel P. LosquadroGovernmental Employees Committee

Amends the NY government reorganization and citizen empowerment act; repealer

Amends the NY government reorganization and citizen empowerment act, relating to the requirements for consolidation or dissolution of certain local government entities.

Michelle SchimelLocal Governments Committee

Directs the commissioners of health and environmental conservation to study and develop a long term strategy to encourage outdoor environmental education and recreation opportunities in New York state

Directs the commissioners of health and environmental conservation to study and develop a long term strategy to encourage and promote outdoor environmental education and recreational opportunities…

Aileen GuntherWays And Means Committee

Proposes the removal of pension and retirement benefits from persons convicted of certain felonies

Proposes the removal of pension and retirement benefits from persons convicted of certain felonies.

Sandy GalefGovernmental Employees Committee

Provides motor fuel tax exemption for sales of diesel motor fuel made to commercial fishermen

Eliminates provisions of law that require the payment and subsequent refund of the ten cent diesel excise tax and sales tax on diesel motor fuel when sold to operators of commercial fishing vessels…

Fred ThieleWays And Means Committee

Relates to boating liability insurance rates

Relates to boating liability insurance rates; allows for a schedule of rates or rating plan for boat liability insurance submitted to the superintendent to provide for an actuarially appropriate…

Sandy GalefInsurance Committee

Provides for state advisory appraisal services to villages

Provides for state advisory appraisal services to villages.

Sandy GalefOn the Assembly floor

Relates to the public safety communications surcharge; repealer

Relates to the public safety communications surcharge and amends the distributions of monies collected pursuant to such surcharge and provides for the repeal of certain provisions relating thereto.

William ScarboroughWays And Means Committee

Relates to physical assault of a process server

Provides that physical assault of a process server is assault in the second degree.

Charles LavineCodes Committee

Requires that three percent of all state contracts be procured to veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses

Requires that three percent of all state contracts be procured to veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned.

Charles LavineVeterans' Affairs Committee