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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

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

Exempts from the imposition of sales tax, the purchase of military service flags, prisoner of war flags and blue star banners

Exempts from the imposition of sales tax the purchase of military service flags, prisoner of war flags and blue star banners.

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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…

Andrew J. LanzaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Incorporates the Main-Transit Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association and provides for its powers and duties

Incorporates the Main-Transit Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association and provides for its powers and duties.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Provides for a report on energy cost savings for schools in New York state

Requires the power authority of the state of New York to produce a report detailing best practices with regard to energy cost savings for schools in New York state.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to preauthorized electronic fund transfers

Provides that no agreement for preauthorized electronic fund transfers entered into on or after January first, two thousand thirteen permit or require the transfer of any amount as a penalty or…

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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

Authorizes the town of Amherst, county of Erie to alienate and convey certain parcels of land used as parkland and to acquire other parcels of land to replace such parkland

Authorizes the town of Amherst, county of Erie to alienate and convey certain parcels of land used as parkland and to acquire other parcels of land to replace such parkland.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Authorizes the transfer of interim probation supervision

Authorizes the transfer of interim probation supervision where the defendant moves to or lives in another county; provides that sentencing court retains jurisdiction; applies to judicial diversion.

Michael H. RanzenhoferSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Relates to a health insurance demonstration program for early retirees

Relates to a health insurance demonstration program for early retirees.

Joseph E. RobachSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Increases the reimbursement cap for districts from $30,000 to $60,000

Increases the reimbursement cap for districts from $30,000 to $60,000.

Patty RitchieSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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

Authorizes pupils and camp attendees to carry and use topical sunscreen products in school with the written permission of their parents

Authorizes pupils and camp attendees to carry and use topical sunscreen products with the written permission of their parents or guardians; requires a record of such permission be maintained in the…

Michael GianarisRules Committee

Prohibits bullying and cyberbullying in public schools

Prohibits bullying and cyberbullying in public schools.

Stephen M. SalandSigned by Governor

Signed into law

Congratulating the 2012 Clarence High School Softball Team upon the occasion of capturing the Class AA New York State Championship

Michael H. RanzenhoferAdopted

Adopted

Congratulating Cat Peters of Clarence High School upon the occasion of capturing the 2012 New York State Class AA Girls Golf Championship

Michael H. RanzenhoferAdopted

Adopted

Honoring Nikolas Wallenda for his accomplishments as an American high-wire artist, acrobat and daredevil

George D. MaziarzAdopted

Adopted

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

Establishing a preference for NYS entities contracting with architects, landscape architects or engineers having their principal place of business within New York state

Establishes a preference for NYS entities contracting with architects, landscape architects or engineers having their principal place of business within New York State.

Michael H. RanzenhoferGovernmental Operations Committee

Commemorating the 35th Anniversary of Literacy Genesee, Inc.

Michael H. RanzenhoferAdopted

Adopted

Relates to part-time police officer positions in the villages of Corfu and LeRoy in Genesee county

Makes part-time police officer positions in the villages of Corfu and LeRoy in Genesee county non-competitive for civil service purposes.

Michael H. RanzenhoferOn the Senate floor

Authorizes corporation to allow attendance of a meeting of shareholders by remote communication

Authorizes a corporation to allow attendance of a meeting of shareholders by remote communication.

Michael H. RanzenhoferRules Committee

Extends provisions of law relating to the credit for the rehabilitation of historic properties and historic homes

Extends provisions of law relating to the credit for the rehabilitation of historic properties and historic homes.

David J. ValeskyRules Committee

Establishes a prescription pain medication awareness program within the department of health

Establishes a prescription pain medication awareness program within the department of health to educate the public and health care practitioners about the risks associated with prescribing and…

Kemp HannonRules Committee

Authorizes the adoption of a local law requiring certain individuals to pay the local probation department an administrative fee of up to twenty dollars per month

Authorizes the adoption of a local law requiring certain individuals currently serving or who shall be sentenced to a period of probation upon conviction of any crime to pay the local probation…

John A. DeFranciscoRules Committee

Provides that the driver's license of a veteran of the armed forces of the United States shall have imprinted thereon "U.S. Veteran"

Provides that the driver's license of a veteran of the armed forces of the United States shall have imprinted thereon "U.S.

Owen H. JohnsonRules Committee

Relates to accountable care organizations

Relates to accountable care organizations which are certified by the department of health to provide integrated health services and reduce health care costs.

Kemp HannonOn the Senate floor

Provides for the licensure of rehabilitation counselors by the department of education

Provides for the licensure of rehabilitation counselors who treat emotional, cognitive and other disorders, by the department of education; provides for the establishment of a state board therefor;…

John A. DeFranciscoHigher Education Committee

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

Provides that the state has jurisdiction over the regulation of all cemeteries; clarifies the definition of "cremation"

Provides that the state has jurisdiction over the regulation of all cemeteries; clarifies the definition of "cremation".

Michael H. RanzenhoferRules Committee

Relates to the ability of continuing care retirement communities to offer seniors additional service options

Relates to the ability of continuing care retirement communities to offer seniors additional service options.

Michael H. RanzenhoferHealth Committee

Relates to claims and actions against the New York city school construction authority arising out of contracts

Relates to claims and actions against the New York city school construction authority arising out of contracts; provides accrual of claims shall be deemed to have occurred as of the date payment for…

Michael H. RanzenhoferRules Committee

Establishes a capped property school tax rate for persons sixty-seven years of age or older who have a combined annual income of $60,000 or less

Establishes a capped property school tax rate for persons sixty-seven years of age or older who have a combined annual income of $60,000 or less.

Greg BallRules Committee

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

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

Relates to the overall operation of non-profit entities in the state of New York; repealer

Relates to the overall operation of non-profit entities in the state of New York.

Michael H. RanzenhoferRules Committee

Makes internal audit functions optional by school districts unless an audit by the comptroller reveals deficiencies

Makes internal audit functions optional by school districts unless an audit by the comptroller reveals deficiencies; where deficiencies are found, school districts shall perform bi-annual internal…

Michael H. RanzenhoferRules Committee

Provides an exception to high school athletic competition eligibility by permitting pupils with a developmental or physical disability to compete for a fifth year

Provides an exception to high school athletic competition eligibility by permitting pupils with a developmental or physical disability to compete for a fifth year.

Michael H. RanzenhoferRules Committee

Makes provisions relating to the joint nomination of candidates for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor

Makes provisions relating to the joint nomination of candidates for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor; provides candidates be designated jointly either by the state committee or by…

Joseph A. GriffoRules Committee

Relates to out-of-state clinical laboratory practitioners

Relates to out-of-state clinical laboratory practitioners.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

Enacts the "patient privacy protection act"

Enacts the "patient privacy protection act"; prohibits interviews of other party's treating physicians or health care providers in personal injury, medical, dental, or podiatric malpractice or…

John A. DeFranciscoRules Committee

Provides for a tax exemption for commercial horse boarding services when provided by a commercial horse boarding operation

Provides for a tax exemption for commercial horse boarding services when provided by a commercial horse boarding operation; defines terms.

Michael H. RanzenhoferRules Committee

Exempts certain old growth forests from taxation

Exempts certain old growth forests from private property taxation.

Michael H. RanzenhoferRules Committee

Creates a small business electric energy tax credit

Creates a small business electric energy tax credit; the term "business related electricity usage" shall refer to electrical power usage to further the economic activity of the taxpayer at the…

Michael H. RanzenhoferRules Committee

Prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes to persons under 18 years of age

Prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes to persons under 18 years of age.

Owen H. JohnsonOn the Senate floor

Relates to providing pharmacists access to New York's prescription drug monitoring program resources

Relates to providing pharmacists access to New York's prescription drug monitoring program resources.

Andrew J. LanzaRules Committee

Establishes audits of state agency expenditures to recover overpayments and lost discounts

Establishes audits of state agency expenditures to recover overpayments and lost discounts.

Michael H. RanzenhoferRules Committee