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.

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S4011In Senate Committee· Feb 7, 2012Authorizes Pamela Lewanduski, widow of Edward F. Lewanduski, to purchase 10 months of military service to total 20 years service with the state police
J790Adopted· Mar 15, 2011Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Merkitch upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding AnniversaryAdopted
S3830In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Includes the unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle within the crime of vehicular manslaughter in the second degree
S3831In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Provides that a child shall not be taken into protective custody based on parent's Munchausen syndrome by proxy without a family court hearing thereon
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

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