Bills by

James F. Brennan

Assembly Member

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2013-2014 session

Sponsored bills

192 bills. Ordered by the date of each bill’s latest official action: referral, amendment, floor vote, passage or signature.

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A5703Assembly· Moved Feb 5, 2014· Opinion referred to judiciary
Requires enactment of a code of corporate responsibility and for corporations formed under laws of other states to pay registration fees and taxes in New York state
Requires the enactment by the legislature of a code of corporate responsibility; requires all corporations formed under laws of other states doing business in this state to pay registration fees and…
James F. BrennanJudiciary Committee
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A4526Assembly· Moved Feb 5, 2014· Opinion referred to judiciary
Provides for early voting at elections
Provides for early voting at elections.
James F. BrennanJudiciary Committee
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A4306Assembly· Moved Feb 3, 2014· Amended on third reading 4306a

Directs the commissioner of health to establish a schedule of reasonable maximum allowable charges for the use, maintenance and repair of air conditioners used by residents of adult homes

Directs the commissioner of health to establish a schedule of reasonable maximum allowable charges for the use, maintenance and repair of air conditioners used by residents of adult homes, enriched…

James F. BrennanOn the Assembly floor

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A5197Assembly· Moved Jan 24, 2014· Amend and recommit to cities

Provides appointment process for members of a charter revision commission appointed by the mayor of N.Y. city for the submission of proposals

Provides an appointment process for members of a charter revision commission appointed by the mayor of a city of one million or more inhabitants; establishes qualifications for such members and…

James F. BrennanCities Committee

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A5375Assembly· Moved Jan 22, 2014· Amend (t) and recommit to labor

Enacts the "Unemployment Insurance Liability Act of 2014"

Enacts the "Unemployment Insurance Liability Act of 2014;" requires that employers that are relocated out of New York State continue to contribute to the unemployment insurance fund when former…

James F. BrennanLabor Committee

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A200Assembly· Moved Jan 22, 2014· Amend (t) and recommit to ways and means

Enacts the Transportation Infrastructure Bond Act of 2014

Enacts the Transportation Infrastructure Bond Act of 2014 to provide monies for the preservation, enhancement, restoration and improvement of the quality of the state's transportation infrastructure.

James F. BrennanWays And Means Committee

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A8477Assembly· Moved Jan 16, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Prescribes uniform system of accounts for power authority of state of New York

Requires power authority of the state of New York to file a report annually commencing March 31, 2016 with the governor, the comptroller and the chair of the assembly ways and means and the senate…

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A7635Assembly· Moved Jan 13, 2014· Committed to corporations, authorities and commissions

Establishes a moratorium on telephone corporations on the replacement of landline telephone service with a wireless system

Establishes a moratorium on telephone corporations on the replacement of landline telephone service with a wireless system.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5229Assembly· Moved Jan 9, 2014· Amend (t) and recommit to judiciary

Establishes a program and a fund to assist public service attorneys practicing public service law to repay their student loans

Establishes the "public interest legal services loan assistance fund" of the state of New York (to consist of a portion of bar examination fees and other funds appropriated by the legislature…

James F. BrennanJudiciary Committee

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A8058Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental employees

Provides a temporary retirement incentive and payment incentive for certain employees of the state university of New York health science center at Brooklyn

Provides a temporary retirement incentive and payment incentive for certain employees of the state university of New York health science center at Brooklyn.

James F. BrennanGovernmental Employees Committee

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A7626Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Prohibits corporations that receive public financing from giving gifts to public officials

Prohibits corporations that receive public financing from giving gifts to public officials.

James F. BrennanGovernmental Operations Committee

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A7296Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Appropriates thirty-five million dollars to the New York city housing authority to assure that adequate services be provided to the residents of such authority

Appropriates thirty-five million dollars to the New York city housing authority to assure that adequate services be provided to the residents of such authority.

James F. BrennanWays And Means Committee

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A7116Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides a means of incorporation for organized groups affiliated with the Hindu, Sikh and Islamic faiths

Provides a means of incorporation for organized groups affiliated with the Hindu, Sikh and Islamic faiths; amends the definition of "clergyman" and "minister" to include a pandit, swami, guru,…

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6444Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Extends certain provisions of the tax law related to temporary deferral of certain tax credits and temporary deferral payout credits

Extends certain provisions of the tax law related to temporary deferral of certain tax credits and temporary deferral payout credits.

James F. BrennanWays And Means Committee

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A6430Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Provides for Hurricane Sandy recovery funds oversight

Provides for Hurricane Sandy recovery funds oversight.

James F. BrennanGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6421Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the interment of pet cremated remains

Relates to the interment of pet cremated remains.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6382Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Clarifies that state regulated cemetery operations are under the sole jurisdiction of the state cemetery board

Clarifies that state regulated cemetery operations are under the sole jurisdiction of the state cemetery board.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6365Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to the regulation of the drilling of natural gas resources

Relates to the regulation of the drilling of natural gas resources; prohibits natural gas drilling near watersheds; requires disclosure of hydraulic materials; provides protection of other…

James F. BrennanEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A6353Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to local governments

Prohibits a city to impose a charge or fee for motorist services provided by a fire or police department

Prohibits a city from imposing a charge or fee for motorist services provided by a fire or police department; defines "motorist" and "motorist services".

James F. BrennanLocal Governments Committee

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A6349Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to mental health

Establishes minimum staffing ratios in facilities operated under the jurisdiction of the office of mental health

Establishes minimum staffing ratios in facilities operated under the jurisdiction of the office of mental health; provides that the office of mental health shall report quarterly to the governor and…

James F. BrennanMental Health Committee

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A6253Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Enacts the "corporate disclosure, responsibility, and taxpayer protection act"

Enacts the "corporate disclosure, responsibility, and taxpayer protection act"; establishes principles for corporations receiving state assistance; provides for disclosure of real property tax…

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6252Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to borrowing by public authorities, not-for-profit corporations, and industrial development agencies

Relates to borrowing by public authorities, not-for-profit corporations, and industrial development agencies.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6247Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to debt limitation recommendations for state authorities

Relates to debt limitation recommendations for state authorities.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6250Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides that a public authority or municipality may not provide a tax benefit without declaring a specific listing of the public benefit

Provides that a public authority or municipality may not provide a tax benefit without declaring a specific published listing of the public benefit.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6255Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to providing oversight and monitoring the operations of an independent system operator

Relates to providing oversight and monitoring of the operations of an independent system operator; authorizes the public service commission to provide oversight and requires annual reports on the…

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6246Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides criminal and civil penalties for business entities and certain public service corps. engaging in professional misconduct re audited financial statements

Provides criminal and civil penalties for business entities and certain public service corporations engaging in professional misconduct in connection with the issuance of audited financial…

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6251Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to clarifying the regulatory authority of the New York power authority over any municipality that owns and operates an electric distribution system

Provides that the New York power authority shall have jurisdiction over any municipality that owns and operates an electric distribution system and distributes any power from the authority.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6248Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires the public service commission to conduct an in-depth public interest analysis of proposed mergers by telephone corporations and other telecom service providers

Requires the public service commission to conduct an in-depth public interest analysis of proposed mergers by telephone corporations and other telecommunications services providers; requires the…

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6256Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to real property taxation

Exempts certain low income housing accommodations from local real property taxation in N.Y. city

Exempts certain low income housing accommodations from local real property taxation in a city with a population of one million or more.

James F. BrennanReal Property Taxation Committee

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A6254Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires a study to be performed by the authority budget office on the economic benefits provided by authorities

Requires a study to be performed by the authority budget office on the economic benefits provided by authorities; requires that financing provided by authorities and contractors receiving that…

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6003Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Directs the department of public service to study and report on the current status of cable television systems providing services over fiberoptic cables

Authorizes and directs the department of public service to study and report on the current status of cable television systems operating and providing services to the customer premises over…

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6004Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires telegraph and telephone corporations to charge religious organizations residential rates

Requires telegraph and telephone corporations to charge religious organizations residential rates.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6005Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to establishing the L3C act regarding low-profit limited liability companies

Relates to establishing the L3C act regarding low-profit limited liability companies.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A6002Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Abolishes the market clearing price

Abolishes the use of a market clearing price relating to the buying of electricity at an auction held by the independent systems operator.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5947Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Establishes statewide cable franchises for the purposes of competitive cable service

Establishes statewide cable franchises for the purposes of competitive cable service, promoting the widespread development of high-capacity broadband internet access, and increasing the availability…

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5948Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Enacts a comprehensive complaint review procedure for the New York city water board

Enacts a comprehensive complaint review procedure for the New York city water board in its processing of grievances brought by water and sewer customers, including the imposition of time limitations…

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5701Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Establishes the maximum annual fee that licensed nuclear electric generating facilities are liable for in relation to emergency preparedness plans

Establishes the maximum annual fee that licensed nuclear electric generating facilities are liable for to support state and local governmental responsibilities under accepted radiological emergency…

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5698Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the powers and duties of the dormitory authority for the financing and construction of certain not-for-profit corporations and entities

Relates to the powers and duties of the dormitory authority for the financing and construction of certain not-for-profit corporations and entities.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5699Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to awards of certain contracts to small businesses or businesses certified under article 15-A of the executive law

Relates to awards of certain contracts to small businesses or businesses certified under article 15-A of the executive law.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5700Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to education

Relates to the process of annual professional performance reviews and the confidentiality of personnel records of classroom teachers and building principals; repealer

Provides that the process of annual professional performance reviews must ensure that no teacher or principal who receives a developing rating in all three subcomponents can receive an overall…

James F. BrennanEducation Committee

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A5667Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Requires that telephone calls to state of New York agencies be answered by a person

Requires that telephone calls to publicly listed telephone numbers for state agencies be answered by a person; permits internal use of voice mail systems with some restrictions.

James F. BrennanGovernmental Operations Committee

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A5588Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires all public authorities owning, leasing, and controlling critical infrastructure to study the potential consequences of privatization

Requires all public authorities owning, leasing, and controlling critical infrastructure to study the potential consequences of privatization.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5589Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the manner in which members of the New York job development authority shall be appointed

Relates to the manner in which members of the New York job development authority shall be appointed; reduces gubernatorial appointments from seven to four members.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5595Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Requires all public records to be accessible on Internet

Creates the "Electronic Access to Records Act"; requires all state public records to be accessible on the Internet; prohibits provision of personal identifying information, unless explicitly…

James F. BrennanGovernmental Operations Committee

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A5591Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Directs telephone corporations to use information regarding federal and state assistance programs that qualify recipients for telephone Lifeline service

Directs telephone corporations to use information regarding federal and state assistance programs that qualify recipients for telephone lifeline service in offering such service.

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5594Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to housing

Expands definition of eligible senior citizen and disabled person with respect to condominium and cooperative conversion

Expands definition of eligible senior citizen and disabled person to include any member of the tenant's household lawfully occupying the premises as his or her residence who is 62 years of age with…

James F. BrennanHousing Committee

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A5586Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Directs the public service commission, in consultation with the attorney general, to prescribe policies for nuclear electric generating facility security personnel

Directs the public service commission, in consultation with the attorney general, to prescribe policies for nuclear electric generating facility security personnel with respect to their use of…

James F. BrennanCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5590Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to aging

Establishes the elderly abuse protective act to protect persons 62 years of age or older who suffer abuse and deprivation; appropriation

Enacts the "elderly abuse protective act" to protect residents 62 years of age or older who suffer abuse or deprivation; requires reports to the commissioner of the office of children and family…

James F. BrennanAging Committee

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