Senate · District 4 · 2011–12

Owen H. Johnson

SD-4No longer in office

Vice chair, Finance

In office since 2009 · 2 sessionsojohnson@senate.state.ny.us

Effectiveness

22 of 118 sponsored bills passed (24.6%), ranking #22 of 63 in the Senate. Effectiveness points, which weigh each passed bill by its impact, start with the 2023–24 session.

Sponsored bills

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92 bills, newest firstInclude resolutions

S3519In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Establishes the aquatic invasive species volunteer steward program within the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation
S3520In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Provides that for the purposes of sales and use tax collection, "persons required to collect tax" shall include a member of a limited liability company
S3367In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Limits options for plea bargaining for repeat driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol offenders
S4979Senate Floor Calendar· May 23, 2011Relates to the management of black sea bass
S3262In Assembly Committee· Jun 12, 2012Directs the commissioner of mental health to promulgate regulations requiring the segregation of sex offender patients from those who are not sex offenders
S3263Signed by Governor· Aug 3, 2011Includes the Fair Harbor fire district as among those districts that have elections on the second Tuesday in JulySigned into law
S2930In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Requires committing to custody of sheriff a person against whom a verified statement has been filed alleging the intimidation of a victim or a witness while on bail
S2925In Senate Committee· Jan 27, 2012Establishes distinctive "I love NYS parks" license plates and "New York state park revolving fund"
S2926Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 21, 2012Prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes to persons under 18 years of age
S2932In Senate Committee· Jan 27, 2012Authorizes physicians, optometrists and ophthalmic dispensers to establish professional service corporations, limited liability companies and registered partnerships
S2931In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Requires biennial referendum of student body at public universities and colleges to determine whether student activity fees are voluntary or mandatory
S2928In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Provides that no additional restrictions may be imposed by gun licensing officer in excess of statutory requirements
S2927In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Provides for pollution tax credits for the purchase of certain machinery or equipment for the reduction of pollution made by dry cleaning businesses
S2929In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Requires inspection of vehicle windshield and window light transmittance during annual vehicle safety inspection
S2734In Assembly Committee· Apr 18, 2012Requires the transfer of certain lands to the Oak Brush Plain State Preserve by December 1, 2012
S2735In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Grants a $3,000 personal income tax deduction to active members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary who have been active members for 5 or more years
S2666Stricken· Jun 14, 2011Authorizes the Church of God of Brentwood to file an application for a real property tax exemption with the assessor of the town of Islip
S2665In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Grants 10% real property tax exemption on seasonal residences to members of certain volunteer fire companies and departments on Fire Island
S2635Senate Floor Calendar· Jun 1, 2011Authorizes the commissioner of general services to convey an abandoned state armory to the Bay Shore union free school district
S2632Stricken· Jun 14, 2011Authorizes the Brentwood Church of God in Christ, Inc. to file an application for a real property tax exemption with the assessor of the town of Islip

Committees

FinanceVice chair
Banks
Children And Families
Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business
Environmental Conservation
Labor
Transportation