Bills by

Suzi Oppenheimer

Senator

855 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →oppenhei@senate.state.ny.us

2011-2012 session

All bills

855 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
Signed into law
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OutcomeSigned into law
S6134Senate· Vetoed Dec 17, 2012· Vetoed memo.183
Increases the maximum award available under the historic preservation tax credit
Increases the maximum award available under the historic preservation tax credit from five million dollars to twelve million dollars.
Mark GrisantiVetoed
Vetoed

S1974Senate· Moved Nov 28, 2012· Amend and recommit to elections

Enacts the "voter empowerment act of New York" to streamline the process for registering to vote

Enacts the "voter empowerment act of New York" to streamline the process for registering to vote.

Michael GianarisElections Committee

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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. SalandSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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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

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OutcomeVetoed

S6296Senate· Signed Oct 3, 2012· Signed chap.482

Extends permanent certain provisions of law relating to the use of certain voting machines

Extends certain provisions of law relating to the use of certain voting machines.

Jack M. MartinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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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

Signed into law

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S4255Senate· Vetoed Oct 3, 2012· Vetoed memo.164

Excludes fundraising from consideration in appropriating state aid and reimbursement for services to volunteer ambulance companies

Excludes fund raising from consideration in appropriating state aid and reimbursement for services to volunteer ambulance companies, including regional emergency medical councils.

John J. BonacicVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

S4855Senate· Signed Sep 7, 2012· Signed chap.452

Relating to membership on the state procurement council by a representative of agricultural interests in the state

Increases membership on the state procurement council to include a member of a not-for-profit organization representing the agricultural interests in the state.

Velmanette MontgomerySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7844Senate· Moved Aug 24, 2012· Referred to rules

Requires persons possessing any firearm to hold a firearms safety certificate

Requires persons possessing any firearm to hold a firearms safety certificate; establishes application and training process therefor.

Michael GianarisRules Committee

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S7014Senate· Signed Aug 17, 2012· Signed chap.422

Relates to contracting with public libraries by boards of cooperative educational services

Relates to contracting with public libraries by boards of cooperative educational services.

John J. FlanaganSigned 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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S7837Senate· Moved Aug 13, 2012· Referred to rules

Regulates firearms and ammunition dealers

Regulates firearms and ammunition dealers; requires such dealers to hold a permit issued by the division of criminal justice services after an investigation of the applicant by such division;…

Michael GianarisRules Committee

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S7835Senate· Moved Aug 13, 2012· Referred to rules

Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm

Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm; violations of such provisions shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.

Michael GianarisRules Committee

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S7836Senate· Moved Aug 13, 2012· Referred to rules

Provides for universal background checks for the sale of firearms

Provides for universal background checks for the sale of firearms; makes the violation of such provisions a class A misdemeanor.

Michael GianarisRules Committee

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S7834Senate· Moved Aug 13, 2012· Referred to rules

Prohibits the purchase of more than 1 firearm during any period of 30 days

Establishes the class A misdemeanor of unlawful procurement of a firearm, for the purchase or acquisition of more that 1 firearm during any period of 30 days.

Michael GianarisRules Committee

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S7831Senate· Moved Aug 3, 2012· Referred to rules

Relates to boating safety certificates

Requires all persons who operate a mechanically propelled vessel to hold a boating safety certificate; requires the department of parks, recreation and historic preservation, in conjunction with the…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Rules Committee

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S7704Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.361

Designates a portion of the Taconic State Parkway as the "Westchester County Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway"

Designates a portion of the Taconic State Parkway as the "Westchester County Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway".

Greg BallSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7510Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.355

Extends the authority of the city of White Plains to impose an occupancy tax through December 31, 2015

Extends the authority of the city of White Plains to impose an occupancy tax through December 31, 2015.

Suzi OppenheimerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5525Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.308

Authorizes municipalities and districts thereof to contract for certain goods and services jointly with the state or other municipalities

Authorizes municipalities and districts thereof to contract for goods and services jointly with the state or other municipalities.

Betty LittleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S627Senate· Signed Aug 1, 2012· Signed chap.298

Finances the construction, reconstruction, improvement, expansion or rehab of wholesale regional farmers' markets that promote farm products grown in New York state

Finances the construction, reconstruction, improvement, expansion or rehabilitation of wholesale regional farmers' markets and food hubs that promote farm products grown in New York state.

Jeffrey D. KleinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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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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S6634Senate· Signed Jul 23, 2012· Signed chap.264

Provides that bond anticipation notes issued during calendar years 2007 and 2008 may not extend more than 7 years beyond original date of issuance of such bond notes

Provides that bond anticipation notes issued during calendar years 2006 and 2007 may not extend more than seven years beyond the original date of issuance of such bond notes.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S6466Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.214

Authorizes a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse or emergency medical technician to act as a designated camp health director

Authorizes a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or emergency medical technician to act as a designated camp health director or to provide…

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S6301Senate· Signed Jul 18, 2012· Signed chap.205

Authorizes the Beth El Synagogue of New Rochelle to apply for a real property tax exemption for certain property in the city of New Rochelle, county of Westchester

Authorizes the Beth El Synagogue of New Rochelle to apply for a real property tax exemption for certain property in the city of New Rochelle, county of Westchester.

Suzi OppenheimerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S6231Senate· Signed Jul 3, 2012· Signed chap.96

Designates portions of state route 120 in the county of Westchester in memoriam

Designates portions of state route 120 in the county of Westchester in memoriam; designates a portion of route 120 in the town/village of Harrison as the "Specialist Anthony N.

Suzi OppenheimerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7645Senate· Signed Jun 29, 2012· Signed chap.91

Relates to local government borrowing practices and mandate relief

Relates to local government borrowing practices and mandate relief.

Jack M. MartinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7783Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to the committee on special education and the committee on preschool special education; repealer

Relates to the committee on special education and the committee on preschool special education; relates to the option to purchase goods and services by school districts and board of cooperative…

John J. FlanaganEducation Committee

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S7399Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Requires a study of the performance of the state's roadways in reducing the risk of motor vehicles departing the travel lane and overturning, or colliding with fixed objects

Requires a study of the performance of the state's roadways in reducing the risk of motor vehicles departing the travel lane and overturning, or colliding with fixed objects, or colliding with…

Ruben DiazRules Committee

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S7256Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Substituted by a9648a

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

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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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S7120Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Substituted by a10205a

Relates to the provision of services to out-of-state school districts by boards of cooperative educational services

Relates to the provision of services to out-of-state school districts by boards of cooperative educational services.

John J. FlanaganOn 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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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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S6475Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Amend and recommit to health

Relates to regulations for indoor air quality in ice skating rinks using ice resurfacing equipment

Requires operators of ice arenas in which a resurfacing machine is used to have a certificate of acceptable air quality for the ice arena.

Michael GianarisHealth 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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S6356Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to requiring reports by state agencies relating to certain grants and expenditures made to community based organizations

Requires reports by state agencies relating to certain grants and expenditures made to community based organizations; requires listing by zip code of such grants.

Velmanette MontgomeryRules 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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S5500Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Referred to education

Authorizes students to carry epinephrine and an epinephrine auto-injector in school

Authorizes students to carry epinephrine and an epinephrine auto-injector in school.

Michael H. RanzenhoferEducation Committee

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S5078Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Authorizes the liquor authority to issue farm brewery licenses for the manufacture and sale of beer on farms

Authorizes the liquor authority to issue farm brewery licenses for the manufacture and sale of beer on farms.

David J. ValeskyRules Committee

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S5023Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Recommitted to rules

Requires notice of public work projects to residents in cities with a population of one million or more

Requires notice of public work projects to residents in cities with a population of one million or more.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Rules Committee

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S5005Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Permits an authorized physician to direct that physical therapy care may be rendered by a duly licensed physical therapist assistant

Permits an authorized physician to direct that physical therapy care may be rendered by a duly licensed physical therapist assistant.

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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S4934Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Recommitted to rules

Relates to the monies of the spinal cord injury research trust fund

Relates to the monies of the spinal cord injury research trust fund; provides that 5.6 % of monies collected by the mandatory surcharge imposed pursuant to subdivision 1 of section 1809 of the…

John J. BonacicRules 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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S4098Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Recommitted to rules

Provides that certain persons living with HIV or AIDS shall not be required to pay more than 30% of the household income towards shelter costs

Provides that persons living with clinical/symptomatic HIV or AIDS, and who are receiving shelter assistance or an emergency shelter allowance, shall not be required to pay more than 30% of the…

Thomas K. DuaneRules Committee

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S3880Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

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

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

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

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