Senate · District 42 · 2011–12

John J. Bonacic

SD-42No longer in office

Chair, Judiciary; Chair, Racing, Gaming And Wagering

In office since 2009 · 5 sessionsbonacic@nysenate.gov

Effectiveness

45 of 646 sponsored bills passed (34.9%), ranking #6 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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J667Adopted· Mar 1, 2011Honoring Richard Gottlieb upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Leadership AwardAdopted
J661Adopted· Mar 1, 2011Honoring Evan Eliason on performing with the New York State School Music Association's All-State Jazz Ensemble during Music in Our Schools MonthAdopted
S3508In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Authorizes the use of surplus funds from the greater Catskills flood remediation program by Ulster county
J589Adopted· Mar 1, 2011Commending the members of the Van Etten Family upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition by the 2011 Sullivan County Democrat All in the FamilyAdopted
J605Adopted· Mar 1, 2011Commending the Coombe Family of Thunder View Farms, LLC upon the occasion of their designation for special recognitionAdopted
J606Adopted· Mar 1, 2011Honoring the Freda Family of Matthew J. Freda Real Estate, Inc. upon the occasion of their designation for special recognitionAdopted
J603Adopted· Mar 1, 2011Paying tribute to Mary Hetterich upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Donald W. Gleason American Legion Post 190Adopted
J604Adopted· Mar 1, 2011Commending Firefighter Alfred Tufano for special recogntion after 50 years of dedicated service to the Port Jervis Fire DepartmentAdopted
J585Adopted· Mar 1, 2011Honoring the Comstock Family of the Homestead School upon the occasion of their designation for special recognitionAdopted
J586Adopted· Mar 1, 2011Honoring Richard Feller upon the occasion of his retirement after 21 years of distinguished service to the Monticello Central School Board of EducationAdopted
J588Adopted· Mar 1, 2011Honoring Dr. Jeffrey R. Gray upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2010 Ruth Bennett Humanitarian Award by the Sullivan County ArcAdopted
J587Adopted· Mar 1, 2011Commending Tom and Ann Marie Willi upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition by the 2011 Sullivan County Democrat All in the Family EditionAdopted
J590Adopted· Mar 29, 2011Commending Robert Green Chevrolet of Monticello, New York, upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition by the ;.us on;Sullivan County Democrat;.us off;Adopted
J582Adopted· Mar 1, 2011Commending Firefighter Michael Sasso for special recognition after 50 years of dedicated service to the Glasco Fire DepartmentAdopted
J583Adopted· Mar 1, 2011Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hurst upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding AnniversaryAdopted
J584Adopted· Mar 1, 2011Commending the members of the Levine Family upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition by the 2011 ;.us on;Sullivan County Democrat;.us off; All in the Family EditionAdopted
S3350In Senate Committee· Mar 5, 2012Creates process for local disciplinary actions against assessors
S3349In Assembly Committee· May 2, 2012Relates to the judicial diversion program for alcohol and substance abuse offenders
S3348In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Requires prior disclosure of income, assets, financial obligations of decedent to enforce surviving spouse's waiver of right of election; waives dead man's statute
S3332In Senate Committee· Jan 4, 2012Prohibits members of the legislature from obtaining funding to provide to any business entities in which such members hold official or legal positions

Committees

JudiciaryChair
Racing, Gaming And WageringChair
Alcoholism And Drug Abuse
Banks
Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks And Recreation
Finance
Housing, Construction And Community Development
Mental Health And Developmental Disabilities
Rules