Bills by

Raymond Walter

Assembly Member

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2011-2012 session

Sponsored bills

26 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

A10526Assembly· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Substituted by s7531
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.
Raymond WalterOn the Assembly floor
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A10043Assembly· Moved Jun 21, 2012· Substituted by s7191
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.
Raymond WalterOn the Assembly floor

A9363Assembly· Moved Feb 22, 2012· Held for consideration in transportation

Provides that a person 70 years of age or more may apply for a driver's license with a two year duration of validity

Provides that a person seventy years of age or older shall be permitted to apply for a driver's license with a two year period of validity, and that the fee for such license shall be based on the…

Raymond WalterTransportation Committee

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A9249Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in transportation

Authorizes the motor vehicles commissioner to issue seasonal registrations for periods of less than one year

Authorizes the commissioner of the department of motor vehicles to issue seasonal registrations covering a time period of less than one year, which would expire on the last day of the expiration…

Raymond WalterTransportation Committee

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A9264Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides veto power to the governor over acts of the power authority of the state of New York

Provides veto power to the governor over acts of the power authority of the state of New York.

Raymond WalterCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A9256Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in veterans' affairs

Authorizes assessor of taxing municipality to accept late application for veterans exemption from real property taxes in certain cases

Authorizes assessor of taxing municipality to accept late application for veterans exemption from real property taxes if veteran has sold a property that was exempt, the application is made prior to…

Raymond WalterVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A9244Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in aging

Provides for a simplified definition of income in relation to senior citizens for real property taxation purposes

Provides for a simplified definition of income for senior citizens for real property taxation purposes; defines income as federal adjusted gross less distributions from an IRA.

Raymond WalterAging Committee

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A9247Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in codes

Provides that the people must be ready for trial within sixty days of the commencement of a criminal action when the defendant is charged with a traffic infraction

Provides that the people must be ready for trial within sixty days of the commencement of a criminal action when the defendant is charged with a traffic infraction.

Raymond WalterCodes Committee

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A9261Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in election law

Requires disclosure of all campaign receipts regardless of amount

Requires detailed disclosure of all campaign receipts regardless of amount; applies to candidates as well as political committees.

Raymond WalterElection Law Committee

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A9246Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Referred to codes

Permits district attorneys to appeal bail decisions

Provides that where a criminal action is pending in a local criminal court or a superior court, the district attorney upon motion, may seek an order from the Appellate Division of the Department in…

Raymond WalterCodes Committee

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A9262Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in higher education

Mandates that more than one manager administer the college choice savings program

Mandates that more than one manager administer the college choice savings program.

Raymond WalterHigher Education Committee

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A9263Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in consumer affairs and protection

Prohibits the sale of gift certificates that diminish in value due to dormancy; and prohibits surcharges and fees on gift certificates

Prohibits the sale of gift certificates and gift cards that diminish in value due to dormancy; and prohibits surcharges and fees on gift certificates and gift cards.

Raymond WalterConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A9241Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Permits senior citizens to substitute a more recent year's income for purposes of meeting the income eligibility requirements for the enhanced STAR exemption

Permits senior citizens to substitute a more recent year's income for purposes of meeting the income eligibility requirements for the enhanced STAR exemption in cases of a decrease in income from…

Raymond WalterReal Property Taxation Committee

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A9243Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in ways and means

Requires the tax commission to pay interest upon tardy personal income tax refunds made thirty days or after filing therefor

Requires the tax commission to refund any overpayment within 30 days of the filing therefor.

Raymond WalterWays And Means Committee

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A9248Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in codes

Mandates arresting police officers of rape suspects to cause suspects to be given HIV test

Mandates that arresting police officers of rape or criminal sexual act suspects shall cause defendants to be given an HIV related test to determine if defendant has HIV infection, HIV related…

Raymond WalterCodes Committee

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A9245Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in aging

Provides that the real property tax assessment on property owned by a person 70 years of age or older may be capped at last year's assessment

Provides that the real property tax assessment on property owned by a person 70 years of age or older may be capped at last year's assessment; such assessment shall not be increased as long as…

Raymond WalterAging Committee

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A9255Assembly· Moved Feb 9, 2012· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Requires director of the budget to compile and make public a report showing cash disbursements made on behalf of each entity during the preceding 6 months

Requires the director of the budget to compile and make public a report for each state agency, covered authority and the judiciary showing cash disbursements made on behalf of each entity during the…

Raymond WalterGovernmental Operations Committee

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A9179Assembly· Moved Feb 1, 2012· Held for consideration in transportation

Provides for suspension of license penalties for licensed drivers under the age of eighteen for violations of certain restrictions

Provides for suspension of license penalties for licensed drivers under the age of eighteen for violations of certain restrictions; suspension of license for ninety days for the first violation; and…

Raymond WalterTransportation Committee

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A9125Assembly· Moved Jan 25, 2012· Held for consideration in education

Prohibits harassment, intimidation or bullying in schools

Requires provisions in schools that prohibit harassment, intimidation or bullying whether by electronic communication or a written, verbal, physical or sexual act.

Raymond WalterEducation Committee

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Sponsored bills

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

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

Commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Glen Park Tavern of Williamsville, New York

Commending The Park School of Buffalo, New York, upon the occasion of celebrating its 100th Anniversary

Mourning the death of Nathan Benderson, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Cavalry Episcopal Church of Williamsville, New York, to be celebrated on April 28, 2012

Mourning the untimely death of Sergeant William R. Wilson III of Getzville, New York

Honoring Dolores Sapienza upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Amherst Museum's Women's Interclub on March 31, 2012

Mourning the death of Franklin H. Merrill, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Provides that a person 70 years of age or more may apply for a driver's license with a two year duration of validity

Authorizes the motor vehicles commissioner to issue seasonal registrations for periods of less than one year

Provides veto power to the governor over acts of the power authority of the state of New York

Authorizes assessor of taxing municipality to accept late application for veterans exemption from real property taxes in certain cases

Provides for a simplified definition of income in relation to senior citizens for real property taxation purposes

Provides that the people must be ready for trial within sixty days of the commencement of a criminal action when the defendant is charged with a traffic infraction

Requires disclosure of all campaign receipts regardless of amount

Permits district attorneys to appeal bail decisions

Mandates that more than one manager administer the college choice savings program

Prohibits the sale of gift certificates that diminish in value due to dormancy; and prohibits surcharges and fees on gift certificates

Permits senior citizens to substitute a more recent year's income for purposes of meeting the income eligibility requirements for the enhanced STAR exemption

Requires the tax commission to pay interest upon tardy personal income tax refunds made thirty days or after filing therefor

Mandates arresting police officers of rape suspects to cause suspects to be given HIV test

Provides that the real property tax assessment on property owned by a person 70 years of age or older may be capped at last year's assessment

Requires director of the budget to compile and make public a report showing cash disbursements made on behalf of each entity during the preceding 6 months

Provides for suspension of license penalties for licensed drivers under the age of eighteen for violations of certain restrictions

Prohibits harassment, intimidation or bullying in schools