Bills by

Andrew Raia

Assembly Member

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2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

55 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

K1587Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2012· Adopted
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Huntington Lighthouse in Huntington Harbor, New York
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A10487Assembly· Moved May 29, 2012· Referred to banks
Authorizes credit unions to conduct savings promotion prize giveaways
Authorizes credit unions to conduct savings promotion prize giveaways.
Andrew RaiaBanks Committee
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A10383Assembly· Moved May 24, 2012· Referred to transportation

Relates to passenger registration of pickup trucks

Relates to passenger registration of pickup trucks.

Andrew RaiaTransportation Committee

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A10384Assembly· Moved May 24, 2012· To attorney-general for opinion

Proposes an amendment to the constitution to allow school districts to give or loan money or property to or in aid of an individual or private corporation

Proposes an amendment to the constitution to allow school districts to give or loan money or property to or in aid of an individual or private corporation.

Andrew RaiaEducation Committee

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A4555Assembly· Moved Apr 18, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Provides a tax exemption for certain tax bills paid by members of volunteer fire companies or volunteer ambulance services

Provides a tax exemption for a portion of the value of the tax bill for a jurisdiction to be paid by volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers within certain counties to the extent of…

Andrew RaiaStricken

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A4067Assembly· Moved Apr 18, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Authorizes and directs the office for the aging to study the feasibility of creating a state-wide program to track certain elderly individuals

Authorizes and directs the office for the aging to study the feasibility of creating a state-wide program to track certain elderly individuals; requires the office for the aging to prepare a report…

Andrew RaiaStricken

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A9796Assembly· Moved Apr 5, 2012· Referred to racing and wagering

Allows charitable organizations to accept credit cards as a form of payment for games of chance

Allows charitable organizations to accept credit cards as a form of payment for games of chance.

Andrew RaiaRacing And Wagering Committee

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A6667Assembly· Moved Mar 1, 2012· Enacting clause stricken

Prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors

Prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, to minors; adds definitions.

Andrew RaiaStricken

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A6606Assembly· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Allows certain employees of the Vanderbilt Museum to receive additional service credit from their prior service in the employ of Suffolk County

Allows certain employees of the Vanderbilt Museum to receive additional service credit from their prior service in the employ of Suffolk county.

Andrew RaiaGovernmental Employees Committee

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A5451Assembly· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Amend and recommit to governmental employees

Authorizes the beneficiary of Robert Carballeira to receive an enhanced pension benefit on his behalf

Authorizes the beneficiary of Robert Carballeira to receive an enhanced pension benefit on his behalf.

Andrew RaiaGovernmental Employees Committee

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A5450Assembly· Moved Feb 6, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Authorizes Pamela Lewanduski, widow of Edward F. Lewanduski, to purchase 10 months of military service to total 20 years service with the state police

Authorizes Pamela Lewanduski, widow of Edward F.

Andrew RaiaGovernmental Employees Committee

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A8960Assembly· Moved Jan 10, 2012· Referred to economic development

Relates to restricting access to retail sale of compressed air cans

Restricts access to the retail sale of compressed air cans by requiring retail stores to remove such products from shelves and other locations that are directly accessible by customers, and by…

Andrew RaiaEconomic Development Committee

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A8680Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires tolls and revenues from bridges and tunnels in NY and NJ to be used for the construction, maintenance and operation of said bridges and tunnels

Requires tolls and revenues from certain bridges and tunnels in New York and New Jersey to be used to cover the costs of the construction, maintenance and operation of said bridges and tunnels.

Andrew RaiaCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A8279Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to education

Relates to school aid for conversion to full day kindergarten

Relates to providing aid to school districts which received aid for conversion to full day kindergarten in 2009-2010 and thereafter, until such school district's foundation aid phase-in is…

Andrew RaiaEducation Committee

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A7118Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to local governments

Relates to discontinuing use of and conveyance of certain parklands

Relates to discontinuing use of and conveyance of certain parklands.

Andrew RaiaLocal Governments Committee

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A6998Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in judiciary

Relates to the effect of restraint on judgement debtor's banking institution account

Relates to the effect of restraint on judgement debtor's banking institution account.

Andrew RaiaJudiciary Committee

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A6357Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Requires the governing body of each school district which eliminates teaching positions and costs to decrease a proportional amount in administrative costs

Requires the governing body of each school district which eliminates teaching positions and costs to decrease a proportional amount in administrative costs.

Andrew RaiaEducation Committee

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A5837Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Places a limit on the annual salary of state officers and employees

Places a limit on the annual salary of state officers and employees.

Andrew RaiaGovernmental Employees Committee

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A4625Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Creates the crime of vehicular manslaughter in the third degree

Creates the crime of vehicular manslaughter in the third degree, a class E felony, wherein a person operates a motor vehicle negligently so that the lives or safety of the public might be endangered…

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A4627Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in mental health

Requires municipal approval of and a public hearing on the siting of community residential facilities and removes the property tax exemption

Requires municipal approval of and a public hearing on the siting of community residential facilities for mentally disabled persons and removes the property tax exemption for such community…

Andrew RaiaMental Health Committee

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A4626Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Exempts refinancing of certain mortgages from tax on mortgages

Exempts refinancing of certain mortgages from tax on mortgages.

Andrew RaiaWays And Means Committee

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A4629Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Authorizes the personal presence of crime victims during trial

Entitles the victim of a criminal offense, or his or her representative, to be personally present during the trial of the accused and to be seated at the prosecutors table whether or not he/she is…

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A4630Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Requires certain signage on vehicles used by any individual with a probationary license

Requires certain signage on vehicles used by any individual with a probationary license; extends the probationary period of the individual's license three months for every conviction for failure to…

Andrew RaiaTransportation Committee

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A4628Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in higher education

Establishes a teacher shortage loan forgiveness program

Establishes loan program to encourage undergraduates to enter teaching field in academic areas of critical teacher shortage in New York state; provides for selection of candidates based on academic…

Andrew RaiaHigher Education Committee

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A4561Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in election law

Provides for appointment of election inspectors by minority parties

Provides for appointment of election inspectors by minority parties; shall possess same powers as major party appointments and whose duties shall be determined by the chairman and board of major…

Andrew RaiaElection Law Committee

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A4563Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Sets forth procedure by which commissioner of education can designate official state book for period of one year

Sets forth procedure by which commissioner of education can designate official state book for period of one year.

Andrew RaiaGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4559Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides for denial of recognizance or bail in certain cases

Defines the crimes that would lead a defendant to be categorized as a "person who must be committed to the custody of the sheriff" and as such would not be eligible for release on recognizance or…

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A4564Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Requires that all legislation imposing a fee expire within two years after its effective date

Requires that all legislation imposing a fee expire within two years after its effective date.

Andrew RaiaGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4557Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Justifies the use of physical force on grounds surrounding a dwelling

Expands instances when a person may use physical force to protect his or her dwelling to include areas surrounding such dwelling; includes common areas owned by a cooperative or condo association.

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A4553Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to aging

Directs the office for the aging, in consultation with other entities, to conduct a study of the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of evacuation plans for nursing

Directs the office for the aging, in consultation with the department of health and other entities, to conduct a study of the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of evacuation plans for nursing…

Andrew RaiaAging Committee

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A4560Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in codes

Confers arrest powers on harbor masters and bay constables acting pursuant to their special duties

Provides that harbor masters and bay constables appointed by a county, city, town or village, have the power to arrest on warrants pursuant to their special duties within their geographical area of…

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A4554Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

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…

Andrew RaiaTransportation Committee

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A4556Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Increases the amount of the real property tax alternative exemption for veterans

Increases the real property tax exemption for certain veterans using alternative exemption; exemption increased from $12,000 to $15,000; increases additional exemption for combat veterans from…

Andrew RaiaReal Property Taxation Committee

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A4558Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Confers peace officer status on bay constables

Includes bay constables appointed by a county, city, town or village within the definition of peace officers.

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A4562Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in judiciary

Provides before filing of a notice of lien, certification from county of filing authorizing lienor to conduct businesses set forth in notice must be attached

Provides that before the filing of a notice of lien, certification from the county of filing authorizing lienor to conduct business set forth in notice must be attached.

Andrew RaiaJudiciary Committee

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A4495Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides for reimbursement to defendant when defense of justification is successful

Requires the state to indemnify or reimburse a criminal defendant for loss of time, legal fees and other expenses involved in a defense if the defendant's actions are found, upon legal investigation…

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A4497Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Prohibits idling of heavy duty vehicles and sets forth exceptions

Prohibits idling of heavy duty vehicles and sets forth exceptions; provides for assigning of points to violation as the commissioner deems appropriate.

Andrew RaiaTransportation Committee

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A4494Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to continue providing half fare transportation for aged and handicapped persons

Requires the metropolitan transportation authority to continue providing half fare transportation for the commuter rail for persons sixty-five years of age or older and handicapped persons.

Andrew RaiaCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A4375Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Makes provisions increasing the criminal penalties for crimes of vehicular assault, vehicular manslaughter and leaving the scene

Increases the criminal penalties for crimes of vehicular assault, vehicular manslaughter and leaving the scene of an incident where death or serious personal injury has resulted.

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A4376Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in codes

Includes the unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle within the crime of vehicular manslaughter in the second degree

Includes the unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle within the crime of vehicular manslaughter in the second degree.

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A4373Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Excludes from personal income taxation moneys paid by certain taxpayers over the age of sixty-five for prescription drugs

Excludes from personal income taxation moneys paid by a taxpayer over the age of sixty-five for prescription drugs whose New York adjusted gross income is below or equal to $60,000.

Andrew RaiaWays And Means Committee

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A4374Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Provides a tax exemption on real property owned by members of volunteer fire companies or volunteer ambulance services in a certain county

Provides a tax exemption on real property owned by members of volunteer fire companies or volunteer ambulance services in a certain county.

Andrew RaiaReal Property Taxation Committee

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A4274Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Relates to school district bonds and notification to taxpayers

Relates to school district bonds and notification to taxpayers; requires school districts when presenting a budget for the fiscal year, to notify taxpayers and disclose the amount of the outstanding…

Andrew RaiaEducation Committee

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A4205Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Creates within the office of general services a home ownership and local development program

Creates within the office of general services a home ownership and local development program.

Andrew RaiaGovernmental Operations Committee

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A4069Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to aging

Establishes the N.Y. state lifespan respite care program in the office for the aging for purposes of fostering development of community respite care programs

Establishes the NY state lifespan respite care program in the office for the aging for purposes of fostering development of community respite care programs.

Andrew RaiaAging Committee

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A4071Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to codes

Provides for mandatory imprisonment and plea restrictions for offenses victimizing the elderly and physically disabled

Defines the felonies of victimizing the elderly or physically disabled in the 3rd degree, 2nd degree and 1st degree and provides that a sentence of imprisonment must be imposed upon conviction of…

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A4073Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in tourism, parks, arts and sports development

Provides for free use of state parks for volunteer firefighters with at least forty years of service

Provides for free use of state parks for active volunteer firefighters with at least forty years of service.

Andrew RaiaTourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development Committee

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A4072Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Held for consideration in codes

Provides for issuance of order of protection in criminal cases when defendant is found not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect

Provides for the issuance of orders of protection in family offense cases when defendant is found not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect, and the court issues an order of conditions…

Andrew RaiaCodes Committee

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A4066Assembly· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to aging

Authorizes municipalities in Suffolk county to establish programs for senior citizen rent real property tax exemptions and abatements

Authorizes municipalities in the county of Suffolk to establish programs for providing real property tax exemptions and abatements to landlords of senior citizens for the units occupied by the…

Andrew RaiaAging Committee

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