Bills by

Brian Kavanagh

Assembly Member

206 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →kavanagh@nysenate.gov

2013-2014 session

Sponsored bills

206 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

A2605Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to local governments
Relates to absentee ballots for fire district elections
Relates to absentee ballots for fire district elections.
Brian KavanaghLocal Governments Committee
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A2484Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to education
Relates to instruction in the humane treatment of animals and the requirement of training in the humane treatment of animals for the certification of teachers
Relates to classroom instruction in the humane treatment of animals and the requirement of training in the humane treatment of animals for the certification or licensing of classroom teachers,…
Brian KavanaghEducation Committee
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A2183Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Establishes the farm pesticide collection program for the collection and disposal of pesticides from farms within the state

Establishes the farm pesticide collection program for the collection and disposal of pesticides from farms within the state; provides that such program shall be administered jointly by the…

Brian KavanaghEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A2187Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to housing

Allows retroactively to apply the rent reduction based upon failure to maintain services for accommodations regulated by the rent stabilization law

Provides that a rent reduction made pursuant to the rent stabilization law of 1969 and based upon a reduction in services provided by a landlord shall be retroactive to the date occurring 30 days…

Brian KavanaghHousing Committee

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A2185Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to housing

Relates to payment for sanitation services provided to the New York city housing authority

Provides that the New York city housing authority shall not be required to pay for sanitation services provided to the New York city housing authority by the city of New York.

Brian KavanaghHousing Committee

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A2098Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Provides enhanced sentencing for the offenses of criminal possession of a weapon and criminal sale of a firearm

Provides enhanced sentencing for the offenses of criminal possession of a weapon and criminal sale of a firearm where such offenses occur at the residence of a child under age of fourteen.

Brian KavanaghCodes Committee

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A2100Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Prohibits the use of official position for political fundraising

Prohibits the use or exploitation of official position by an officer or employee of a state agency for political fundraising as a standard of ethics for state employees; makes unlawful use of…

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A2105Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to election law

Allows absentee voting for persons unable to vote due to duties, occupation, business, personal matters or studies

Allows absentee voting for persons unable to vote due to duties, occupation, business, personal matters or studies; no agent may collect more than 15 ballots except with approval of two inspectors…

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A2106Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to election law

Provides that purchasers and sellers of real property shall be provided with voter registration forms at closing

Provides that purchasers and sellers of real property shall be provided with voter registration forms at closing.

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A2112Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Imposes a tax on wages and self employment income earned within New York city by resident and nonresident individuals, estates, and trusts

Imposes a tax on wages and self employment income earned within New York City by resident and nonresident individuals, estates, and trusts; provides for withholding, disposition of revenues, and…

Brian KavanaghWays And Means Committee

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A2104Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to election law

Reduces the time for mailing and receipt of registration application to constitutional minimum

Reduces the time for mailing and receipt of registration application to constitutional minimum.

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A2099Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to election law

Provides that qualified persons who are not registered to vote may register on a day of election at their polling places

Provides that qualified persons who have never previously registered to vote may register on any day, including a day of election, that the board of elections is open for business; requires…

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A2101Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to definition of tropical hardwoods for purposes of state purchasing restrictions

Includes additional definitions for procedures relating to state purchasing of tropical hardwoods; requires state to maximize the use of environmentally preferable building materials; requires use…

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A2102Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to election law

Provides for ballot pamphlets for general elections and repeals provision for distribution of copies of constitutional amendments

Provides for the state board of elections to prepare and distribute to each voter a ballot pamphlet for every general election; provides for contents thereof and makes numerous related provisions…

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A2063Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to housing

Provides for the tenant rights omnibus act to provide for certain tenant and rental property maintenance requirements

Provides for the tenant rights act to provide for certain tenant and rental property maintenance requirements.

Brian KavanaghHousing Committee

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A2058Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to funds of the state

Relates to funds of the state; prohibits certain public authorities, commissions or public benefit corporations from depositing moneys in certain banking institutions.

Brian KavanaghCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A2040Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to election law

Provides additional opportunity for new registrant by mail to indicate choice of party enrollment where original choice omitted

Provides additional opportunity for new registrant by mail to indicate choice of party enrollment where original choice was omitted or void, by requiring board of elections to notify registrant of…

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A2049Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to economic development

Establishes the computer security act

Establishes the computer security act, addressing the widespread problem of spyware; makes it illegal for third parties to knowingly and deceptively cause computer software to be copied on to…

Brian KavanaghEconomic Development Committee

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A2050Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides for a prohibition on trapping animals for sport

Provides for a prohibition on trapping animals for sport.

Brian KavanaghEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A2010Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to judiciary

Provides exemption from jury service for election inspectors

Provides exemption from jury service for election inspectors for a period of four years.

Brian KavanaghJudiciary Committee

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A2015Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Provides that the state legislature be subject to the same freedom of information laws as other state agencies; repealer

Provides that the state legislature be subject to the same freedom of information laws as other state agencies.

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A2016Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to the definition of a public body pursuant to the open meetings law

Relates to the definition of a public body pursuant to the open meetings law; includes any advisory committee or similar body created by such public body or pursuant to federal, state or local law…

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A2019Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to election law

Lowers the annual candidate contribution limit from $150,000 to $75,000

Lowers the annual candidate contribution limit from $150,000 to $75,000.

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A2009Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to election law

Requires the filing of additional transferor and contributor identification information in campaign receipt and expenditure statements

Requires the filing of additional transferor and contributor identification information in campaign receipt and expenditure statements for the receipt of amounts over one hundred dollars, including…

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A2014Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to election law

Relates to the content of statements of campaign receipts, contributions, transfers and expenditures to and by political committees

Relates to the content of statements of campaign receipts, contributions, transfers and expenditures to and by political committees; requires such statements to include the occupation of the…

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A2017Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to election law

Relates to procedures for change of enrollment

Amends procedures for change of party enrollment to require post mark 25 days prior to a primary, general or special election.

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A2012Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Authorizes police officers to arrest a driver of a motor vehicle in certain circumstances without a warrant

Authorizes police officers to arrest a driver of a motor vehicle in certain circumstances without a warrant.

Brian KavanaghTransportation Committee

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A2018Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to election law

Treats parent corporations and their 50% or more owned subsidiaries as one entity for purposes of the applicability of certain campaign contribution limits

Treats parent corporations and their 50% or more owned subsidiaries as one entity for purposes of the applicability of the $5,000 campaign contribution limit; applies additional disclosure…

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A1118Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to banks

Provides for the inclusion of low income credit unions in the banking development district program in cities having a population of one million or more persons

Provides for the inclusion of low income credit unions in the banking development district program in cities having a population of one million or more persons.

Brian KavanaghBanks Committee

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A1117Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Relates to establishing the online consumer protection act

Relates to establishing the online consumer protection act; defines terms; provides that an advertising network shall post clear and conspicuous notice on the home page of its own website about its…

Brian KavanaghConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A1045Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Prohibits release of certain balloons

Prohibits the outdoor release of 25 or more balloons inflated with a gas that is lighter than air within a 24 hour period in order to reduce litter and protect the marine environment; makes related…

Brian KavanaghEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A838Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to housing

Authorizes NYCHA survey of housing developments to determine the percentage of non-English proficient residents, requires language assistance programs

Authorizes the New York City Housing Authority to conduct a survey of housing developments under its control for the purpose of determining the percentage of non-English proficient residents in such…

Brian KavanaghHousing Committee

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A781Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to energy

Makes state standards for energy efficient appliances, products and building design applicable to N.Y. city

Makes state standards for the state and its agencies for energy efficient appliances, energy-using products and new or substantially renovated building design and specifications applicable to a city…

Brian KavanaghEnergy Committee

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A770Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Relates to offering parental controls for internet services

Relates to offering parental controls for internet services; allows the attorney general to bring a civil action against any internet provider that violates certain requirements.

Brian KavanaghCodes Committee

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A769Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to agriculture

Relates to the non-therapeutic use of antimicrobial agents in animals

Relates to restrictions on non-therapeutic use of antimicrobial agents in animals in the absence of any clinical sign of disease in the animals.

Brian KavanaghAgriculture Committee

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A341Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to education

Requires school lunch periods to be scheduled between two and one-half hours and four hours after the start of the school day

Requires school lunch periods to be scheduled between two and a half hours and four hours after the start of the school day.

Brian KavanaghEducation Committee

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A294Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Establishes a closed-circuit television system and surveillance personal privacy act

Establishes a public authority closed-circuit television system and surveillance personal privacy act, a state highway closed-circuit television system and surveillance personal privacy act and a…

Brian KavanaghCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A295Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Enacts the public benefits for professional facilities act

Enacts the "public benefits for professional facilities act"; defines terms; provides that any state or local authority that grants any benefit, for the purpose of construction, reconstruction,…

Brian KavanaghWays And Means Committee

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A290Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Relates to the operation of traffic-control signal photo violation-monitoring devices

Relates to the operation of traffic-control signal photo violation-monitoring devices.

Brian KavanaghTransportation Committee

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A297Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to election law

Relates to the conduct of school board elections by the board of elections

Enacts provision to permit the conduct of school board elections by the board of elections upon the passage of a resolution by the school board.

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A271Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Requires cities with populations over 45,000 to incrementally reduce emissions in diesel powered motor vehicles owned by city agencies

Requires cities with populations over 45,000 to incrementally reduce emissions in diesel powered motor vehicles owned by city agencies; defines terms.

Brian KavanaghEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A264Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to education

Establishes the environmental sustainability education act

Requires the department of education to establish an education for environmental sustainability program to teach children the importance of conserving and protecting our environment.

Brian KavanaghEducation Committee

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A270Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Imposes penalty upon agency failing to complete a remediation plan

Imposes penalties upon a state agency, public authority or public benefit corporation, which fails to complete a remediation plan within the projected time schedule for such plan; provides that upon…

Brian KavanaghEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A253Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to cities

Prohibits the use, with exceptions, of an electronic entry card or device as a mechanism for resident or resident's guest to enter or exit a residential building

Prohibits the use, with exceptions, of an electronic entry card or device as a mechanism for resident or resident's guest to enter or exit a residential building; not applicable if all lease-holding…

Brian KavanaghCities Committee

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A258Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Provides for a state workforce fuel reduction and conservation program which will develop and assist in implementing strategies to reduce fuel consumption

Provides for a state workforce fuel reduction & conservation program which will develop and assist in implementing strategies to reduce fuel consumption by the state's motor vehicle fleet and to…

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A257Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Provides for the appointment of a standing committee on conference to resolve differences between similar, but not identical, bills and resolutions

Provides for the appointment of a standing committee on conference to resolve differences between similar, but not identical bills and resolutions; also provides that such committee may refer bills…

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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