Bills by

Diane J. Savino

Senator

95 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →savino@senate.state.ny.us

2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

95 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

S7848Senate· Moved Sep 21, 2012· Referred to rules
Creates the crime of aggravated sexual contact in the first degree
Creates the crime of aggravated sexual conduct in the first degree; makes such offense a class B felony; provides that persons guilty of aggravated sexual conduct in the first degree are placed on…
Diane J. SavinoRules Committee
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S5659Senate· Moved Aug 15, 2012· Amend and recommit to rules
Relates to reciprocity of debarments imposed under the federal Davis-Bacon Act
Relates to reciprocity of debarments imposed under the federal Davis-Bacon Act; provides that any contractor who has been debarred from federal job sites for having disregarded obligations to…
Diane J. SavinoRules Committee
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S6511Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Substituted by a9303a

Relates to the practice of surgical technology and surgical technologists

Relates to the practice of surgical technology and surgical technologists; defines terms.

Diane J. SavinoOn the Senate floor

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S5456Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Relates to notice of indicated reports of child maltreatment and changes of placement in child protective and voluntary foster care placement and review proceedings; repealer

Relates to notice of indicated reports of child maltreatment and changes of placement in child protective and voluntary foster care placement and review proceedings.

Diane J. SavinoRules Committee

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S5336Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Substituted by a7761a

Allows employers to suspend a police officer without pay pending disciplinary charges

Allows employers to suspend a police officer without pay pending disciplinary charges.

Diane J. SavinoOn the Senate floor

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S4173Senate· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Committed to rules

Allows N.Y. city to provide tax and rent relief to senior citizens based on the metered use of water in a dwelling unit

Allows a city of one million or more to provide tax and rent relief to senior citizens based on the metered use of water in a dwelling unit.

Diane J. SavinoRules Committee

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S7657Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2012· Referred to transportation

Directs the department of transportation to keep open the high-occupancy vehicle lane on certain areas of I-278 for twenty-four hour periods

Directs the department of transportation to keep open the high occupancy vehicle lane on certain areas of I-278 for twenty-four hour periods.

Diane J. SavinoTransportation Committee

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S7589Senate· Moved Jun 19, 2012· Substituted by a10415a

Relates to probation in child support, delinquency, persons in need of supervision and family offense proceedings

Relates to probation in child support, delinquency, persons in need of supervision and family offense proceedings.

Diane J. SavinoOn the Senate floor

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S4160Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to correction

Enables victims to view parole hearings via closed circuit television or a secure online website

Enables victims and relatives of victims to view parole hearings via closed circuit television or a secure online website.

Diane J. SavinoCorrection Committee

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S1401Senate· Moved Jun 12, 2012· Referred to labor

Relates to setting a time limit for requesting full board review of unanimous board panel decisions

Relates to setting a time limit for requesting full board review of unanimous board panel decisions.

Diane J. SavinoLabor Committee

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S4112Senate· Moved Jun 11, 2012· Substituted by a7508

Requires workers comp hearings and pre-hearing conferences to be stenographically recorded by a stenographer in the employ of the workers' compensation board

Requires workers' compensation hearings and pre-hearing conferences to be stenographically recorded by a stenographer in the employ of the workers' compensation board.

Diane J. SavinoOn the Senate floor

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S7283Senate· Moved Jun 8, 2012· Amend and recommit to health

Legalizes the possession, manufacture, use, delivery, transfer, transport or administration of marihuana by a certified patient or designated caregiver

Legalizes the possession, acquisition, use, delivery, transfer, transport or administration of marihuana by a certified patient or designated caregiver for a certified medical use; prescribes…

Diane J. SavinoHealth Committee

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S7610Senate· Moved Jun 7, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Allows a change in retirement options for certain retired members with the consent of the nominated survivor beneficiary

Allows a change in retirement options for certain retired members with the consent of the nominated survivor beneficiary.

Diane J. SavinoCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S7503Senate· Moved May 30, 2012· Referred to finance

Requires the collection of certain demographic information by certain state agencies, boards and commissions

Requires the collection of certain demographic information by certain state agencies, boards and commissions.

Diane J. SavinoFinance Committee

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S3958Senate· Moved May 24, 2012· Amend (t) and recommit to codes

Prohibits the dissemination of an image of a crime victim by public servants

Creates the crime of dissemination of an image of a crime scene; makes a person guilty of such crime where the person is a public servant and, while in the course of the public servant's official…

Diane J. SavinoCodes Committee

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S7434Senate· Moved May 16, 2012· Referred to labor

Relates to prevailing wages for service workers

Relates to prevailing wages for service workers; amends certain definitions, payroll filing requirements and penalties for violations thereof.

Diane J. SavinoLabor Committee

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S7202Senate· Moved May 15, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Exempts parties liable for failure to obey or enforce domestic violence orders of protection or temporary orders of protection from limited liability provisions

Exempts parties liable for failure to obey or enforce certain child protective, domestic relations, or domestic violence orders of protection or temporary orders of protection from limited liability…

Diane J. SavinoFinance Committee

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S7203Senate· Moved May 14, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Relates to providing language access services to individuals relating to the tax abatement program

Relates to providing language access services to individuals relating to the tax abatement program for rent-controlled and rent-regulated property occupied by senior citizens or persons with…

Diane J. SavinoFinance Committee

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S3912Senate· Moved May 8, 2012· Referred to codes

Establishes the crimes of vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter in an active work zone and intrusion into an active work zone

Establishes the crimes of vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter in an active work zone and intrusion into an active work zone.

Diane J. SavinoCodes Committee

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S7206Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to health

Requires hotels and motels to notify employees of the presence of bedbugs on the premises and requires development of training on eradication of bedbugs

Requires hotels and motels to notify employees of the presence of bedbugs on the premises; requires the development and administration of training on methods and procedures for the eradication of…

Diane J. SavinoHealth Committee

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S7205Senate· Moved May 2, 2012· Referred to children and families

Provides for mandatory revocation or suspension of the firearms license of an individual against whom an order or temporary order of protection has been issued

Provides for the mandatory revocation or suspension of the firearms license of, and eligibility therefor of an individual against whom an order or temporary order of protection has been issued,…

Diane J. SavinoChildren And Families Committee

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S4115Senate· Moved Apr 30, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Provides that parents and caretakers who are otherwise eligible for a child care subsidy shall receive a subsidy when care is necessary to enable them to sleep

Provides that parents and caretakers who are otherwise eligible for a child care subsidy shall receive a subsidy when care is necessary to enable them to sleep because they work a late shift and…

Diane J. SavinoFinance Committee

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S6767Senate· Moved Apr 18, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Authorizes the director of the division of the lottery to sell advertising space on lottery tickets

Authorizes the director of the division of lottery to sell advertising space on lottery tickets.

Diane J. SavinoFinance Committee

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S6947Senate· Moved Apr 16, 2012· Referred to investigations and government operations

Entitles members to bring one substantive piece of legislation to the floor for a vote without a home rule message and committee review during each two-year term

Entitles members to bring one substantive piece of legislation to the floor for a vote without a home rule message and committee review during each two-year term.

Diane J. SavinoInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S6940Senate· Moved Apr 13, 2012· Referred to children and families

Provides that the group family day care provider shall be the primary caregiver; limits providers to operating one family day care

Provides that the group family day care provider shall be the primary caregiver; limits providers to operating one family day care.

Diane J. SavinoChildren And Families Committee

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S6911Senate· Moved Apr 11, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Requires certain signatures on real estate documents

Requires every real estate salesperson and real estate broker involved in or present during a real estate transaction to include his or her license number and signature on every document requiring a…

Diane J. SavinoJudiciary Committee

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S6910Senate· Moved Apr 11, 2012· Referred to social services

Clarifies conciliation procedures in cases when the recipient of public assistance programs refuses to comply with employment program requirements

Clarifies conciliation procedures in cases when the recipient of public assistance programs refuses to comply with employment program requirements.

Diane J. SavinoSocial Services Committee

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S6813Senate· Moved Mar 23, 2012· Referred to codes

Relates to possession of a gravity knife for purposes of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree

Provides that possession of a gravity knife shall constitute criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree only if the defendant has intent to use the same unlawfully against another.

Diane J. SavinoCodes Committee

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S4090Senate· Moved Mar 12, 2012· Referred to judiciary

Relates to the authority of the court to direct establishment accounts for the benefit of children in certain types of cases

Relates to the authority of the court to direct establishment of a trust or other designated account for the benefit of children in matrimonial, child support and paternity cases.

Diane J. SavinoJudiciary Committee

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S6607Senate· Moved Mar 2, 2012· Referred to cities

Permits any remaining time available on a muni-meter receipt to be used at more than one parking location and providing for an affirmative defense

Permits any remaining time available on a muni-meter receipt to be used at more than one parking location and provides such receipt shall be an affirmative defense for a violation.

Diane J. SavinoCities Committee

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S5114Senate· Moved Feb 29, 2012· Reported and committed to finance

Creates an education and outreach program for the autoimmune disease known as lupus

Creates an education and outreach program for the autoimmune disease known as lupus; provides for an advisory council consisting of representatives of people with lupus and their families and health…

Diane J. SavinoFinance Committee

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S4116Senate· Moved Feb 24, 2012· Amend (t) and recommit to children and families

Relates to the treatment of earned income of a dependent child under the age of 18 and income of a dependent 18, 19 or 20 year old household member when determining eligibility of a household for a child care sub

Relates to the treatment of the earned income of a child under the age of 18 and income of a dependent 18, 19 or 20 year old household member when determining the eligibility of a household for a…

Diane J. SavinoChildren And Families Committee

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S6509Senate· Moved Feb 17, 2012· Referred to cities

Requires the New York city police department to release certain information regarding incidence of cancer in World Trade Center police responders

Requires the New York city police department to release certain information to research institutions regarding incidence of cancer in World Trade Center police responders; requires the New York city…

Diane J. SavinoCities Committee

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S6360Senate· Moved Feb 1, 2012· Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation

Requires proof of clear and convincing evidence that damages, injury or loss arose from a navigation pilot's gross negligence or willful misconduct

Requires proof of clear and convincing evidence that damages, injury or loss arose from a navigation pilot's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Diane J. SavinoCultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation Committee

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S6124Senate· Moved Jan 9, 2012· Substituted by a8909

Relates to the dealings of mortgage brokers and home improvement contractors

Relates to the dealings of mortgage brokers and home improvement contractors; exempts from provisions relating to payment of mortgage proceeds to a borrower or third party, rather than directly to a…

Diane J. SavinoOn the Senate floor

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S6123Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· To attorney-general for opinion

Amends the constitution to allow person who will be 18 years old at the the time of a presidential election to vote in primary election if 17 at the time

Amends the constitution to allow a person who will be 18 years old at the the time of a presidential election to vote in the presidential primary election if he or she is 17 years of age at the time…

Diane J. SavinoJudiciary Committee

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S5896Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Enacts Danielle DiMedici and Jessica Tush's Law; creates a registry for domestic abuse offenders

Enacts Daniella DiMedici and Jessica Tush's Law; creates a registry for domestic abuse offenders; defines domestic abuse offender; allows discretion of the court to place offender on registry.

Diane J. SavinoCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S5669Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to cities

Confirms eligibility for and directs the New York city department of finance to provide exemption from taxation for certain residential dwelling units

Confirms eligibility for and directs the New York city department of finance to provide exemption from taxation for certain residential dwelling units in the county of Richmond; provides that the…

Diane J. SavinoCities Committee

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S5620Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to labor

Enacts provisions providing protection to employees from retaliatory actions by employers where such employees report illegal business activities

Enacts provisions providing protection to employees from retaliatory actions by employers where such employees report illegal business activities; applicable to employees who in good faith…

Diane J. SavinoLabor Committee

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S5600Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to the collection of mercury containing thermostats

Relates to the collection of mercury-containing thermostats.

Diane J. SavinoEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S5586Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to social services

Provides an exemption from participation in work activities for certain applicants or recipients of public assistance

Provides an exemption from participation in work activities for an applicant or recipient of public assistance who is a parent or relative of a child who is personally providing care for such child…

Diane J. SavinoSocial Services Committee

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S5335Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to social services

Modifies the exemption from welfare work requirements for a parent or other relative of a child up to age two

Modifies the exemption from welfare work requirements for a parent or other relative of a child up to age two.

Diane J. SavinoSocial Services Committee

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S4832Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to transportation

Empowers the governor to appoint either the NYS or NYC department of transportation to take the leading role in coordinating certain projects

Empowers the governor to appoint either the NYS or NYC department of transportation to take the leading role in coordinating certain projects within NYC costing over $20 million.

Diane J. SavinoTransportation Committee

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S4518Senate· Moved Jan 4, 2012· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to transfer of retirement membership for SUNY employees within the professional, scientific and technical bargaining unit

Relates to transfer of retirement membership for SUNY employees within the professional, scientific and technical bargaining unit into the New York state and local employees' retirement system.

Diane J. SavinoCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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