Bills by

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Senator

4,982 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →addabbo@senate.state.ny.us

2013-2014 session

Sponsored bills

4,982 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

A5723Assembly· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to insurance
Relates to the purchase of prescription drugs
Relates to the purchase of prescription drugs.
Carl HeastieInsurance Committee
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S3907Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to education
Shortens the time frame within which a meeting may be called to vote on consolidation of school districts after qualified voters have not voted in favor of consolidation
Shortens the time frame within which a meeting may be called to vote on consolidation of school districts after qualified voters have not voted in favor of consolidation.
Joseph A. GriffoEducation Committee
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A5060Assembly· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to energy and telecommunications

Enacts the New York sun act of 2014

Enacts the New York sun act of 2014; establishes a solar energy incentive and financing program.

Steven EnglebrightEnergy And Telecommunications Committee

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S3735Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to governmental employees

Directs the Franklin county civil service commission to provide for the employment of retired police officers as part-time municipal police officers

Directs the Franklin county civil service commission to provide for the employment of retired police officers as part-time municipal police officers.

Betty LittleGovernmental Employees Committee

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S3626Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Provides for a personal income tax deduction for school supplies paid for out-of-pocket by K-12 teachers in public and nonpublic schools, up to $500 per year

Provides for a personal income tax deduction for school supplies paid for out-of-pocket by K-12 teachers in public and nonpublic schools, up to $500 per year.

Andrew J. LanzaWays And Means Committee

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S3598Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Relates to appointments to the water board of the city of New York

Relates to appointments to the water board of the city of New York.

Andrew J. LanzaWays And Means Committee

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A4463AssemblyS2156· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Amend (t) and recommit to governmental operations

Provides for the waiver of annual fees for professional fundraisers who complete a course of instruction in the law of ethics in fundraising

Provides for the waiver of annual fees for professional fundraisers who complete a course of instruction in the law of ethics in fundraising.

Sandy GalefGovernmental Operations Committee

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S3521Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the issuance of "Cure Parkinson's Disease" license plates and establishes the cure Parkinson's disease trust fund

Authorizes the issuance of "Cure Parkinson's Disease" license plates and establishes the cure Parkinson's disease trust fund.

Kenneth P. LaValleTransportation Committee

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S3471Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Provides a tax exemption for petroleum products that are purchased for heating purposes

Provides a tax exemption for petroleum products that are purchased for heating purposes.

Thomas F. O'MaraWays And Means Committee

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S3081Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to local governments

Authorizes local governments to deliver proposed local laws to members of their legislative bodies by means of e-mail

Authorizes local governments to deliver proposed local laws to members of their legislative bodies by means of e-mail.

Catharine YoungLocal Governments Committee

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S2932Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to banks

Relates to retail instalment contracts and transmitters of money

Relates to retail instalment contracts and transmitters of money; makes clear that the term "retail instalment obligation" includes an agreement no matter where entered into if it is executed by the…

Hugh T. FarleyBanks Committee

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S2918Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to transportation

Provides for issuance of distinctive plates for the "75th Anniversary of Ducks Unlimited"

Provides for issuance of distinctive plates for the "75th Anniversary of Ducks Unlimited"; requires additional annual service charge of $25 to be deposited into the DMV distinctive plate development…

Michael F. NozzolioTransportation Committee

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S2855Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to education

Provides that school districts may provide instruction in digital literacy

Provides that school districts may provide instruction in digital literacy.

Hugh T. FarleyEducation Committee

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S2749Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to transportation

Authorizes distinctive license plates for Korean Defense veterans or the spouse of any such veteran

Authorizes distinctive license plates for Korean Defense veterans who were awarded the Korean Defense Service Medal, provides that an additional one time service charge of ten dollars shall be…

Martin J. GoldenTransportation Committee

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S2679Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to local governments

Authorizes volunteer firefighters from other states to offer and provide their services to fire departments, districts and companies in this state

Authorizes volunteer firefighters from other states to offer and provide their services to fire departments, districts and companies in this state.

Catharine YoungLocal Governments Committee

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S2648Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Limits imposition of metropolitan commuter transportation tax on self-employment earnings to annual earnings over $250,000

Limits imposition of the metropolitan commuter transportation tax on self-employment earnings to annual earnings over $250,000, and establishes tax rates for the taxation of such earnings.

Greg BallWays And Means Committee

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S2619Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to local governments

Authorizes boards of cooperative educational services to establish workers' compensation reserve funds

Authorizes boards of cooperative educational services to establish workers' compensation reserve funds.

Catharine YoungLocal Governments Committee

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S2526Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Requires the secretary of state to compile, make public and keep current certain information about state boards

Requires the secretary of state to compile, make public and keep current certain information about state boards.

Carl L. MarcellinoGovernmental Operations Committee

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S2472Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires port authority to acquire economic impact statement prior to increasing bridge and tunnel tolls

Requires the port authority of New York and New Jersey to acquire an economic impact statement by an independent contractor at least 30 days prior to increasing bridge and tunnel tolls.

Andrew J. LanzaCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S2467Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Exempts hospitals from the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax

Exempts hospitals from the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax.

Andrew J. LanzaWays And Means Committee

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S2450Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to education

Relates to the provision of special education services at charter schools

Relates to the provision of special education services at charter schools.

John J. FlanaganEducation Committee

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S2437Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to education

Authorizes schools to screen for childhood obesity as part of their health services

Authorizes the screening for childhood obesity by elementary and secondary schools; requires instruction in schools on good health practices.

Jeffrey D. KleinEducation Committee

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S2366Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to codes

Establishes offense for the electronic stalking of minors

Establishes offense for the electronic stalking of minors within the class A misdemeanor of stalking in the third degree; establishes offenses of criminal impersonation by electronic means; includes…

Jeffrey D. KleinCodes Committee

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S2331Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to insurance

Authorizes health insurers to provide actuarially appropriate reductions in health insurance premiums for participation in a wellness program

Authorizes health insurers and health maintenance organizations, subject to the approval of the superintendent of financial services, to provide actuarially appropriate reductions in health…

Jeffrey D. KleinInsurance Committee

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S2108Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Establishes a blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of any individuals suspected of killing or seriously wounding any law enforcement officer

Establishes a blue alert system to aid in the identification, location and apprehension of any individuals suspected of killing or seriously wounding any local, state or federal law enforcement…

Martin J. GoldenGovernmental Operations Committee

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S2036Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to transportation

Authorizes issuance of distinctive plates bearing the words "Cure Childhood Cancer"

Authorizes the issuance of distinctive license plates bearing the words "Cure Childhood Cancer"; provides for the annual service charge to be deposited into the department of motor vehicles…

Kenneth P. LaValleTransportation Committee

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S2016Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to children and families

Requires investigation of all reports of child abuse made to the statewide central register of child abuse by hospitals, or medical or law enforcement personnel

Provides that when the state central register of child abuse and maltreatment receives a report by means of a telephone call from a physician, registered nurse or registered physician's assistant or…

John J. BonacicChildren And Families Committee

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S1974Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Provides for release of subcontractor's retainage held by a public owner or contractor sixty days after substantial completion of work

Provides for release of subcontractor's retainage held by a public owner or contractor sixty days after substantial completion of work.

John A. DeFranciscoWays And Means Committee

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S1710Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to real property taxation

Establishes a green development home tax exemption

Establishes a green development home tax exemption authorizing a 35% exemption from local real property taxation for homes that are part of green developments as LEED certified or certified by the…

Mark GrisantiReal Property Taxation Committee

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S1448Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the issuance of distinctive license plates for family members of service members who died in the line of duty

Authorizes the issuance of distinctive license plates for family members of service members who died in the line of duty.

John J. FlanaganTransportation Committee

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S1032Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to transportation

Creates the "September eleventh, two thousand one remembrance" distinctive license plate program

Creates the "September eleventh, two thousand one remembrance" distinctive license plate program; establishes the September eleventh, two thousand one scholarship fund.

Kenneth P. LaValleTransportation Committee

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S1005Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Establishes a forestry stewardship and habitat conservation credit for personal income and business franchise taxes

Establishes a forestry stewardship and habitat conservation credit for personal income and business franchise taxes.

Betty LittleWays And Means Committee

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S985Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to judiciary

Relates to a stay of enforcement of a determination involving a permit or approval in connection with the development or construction of residential housing

Relates to a stay of enforcement of a determination involving a permit or approval in connection with the development or construction of residential housing.

Jack M. MartinsJudiciary Committee

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S978Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to agriculture

Enacts the "buy from the backyard act"

Enacts the "buy from the backyard act"; requires the office of general services and other state agencies to buy 20% of all their food products from producers and/or processors in New York state;…

Tom LibousAgriculture Committee

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S982Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to real property taxation

Requires multiple liens on farm property to be paid in chronological order, with the earliest lien being paid off first and the most recent being paid last

Requires multiple liens on farm property to be paid in chronological order, with the earliest lien being paid off first and the most recent being paid last.

Tom LibousReal Property Taxation Committee

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S680Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to cities

Relates to method of payment on delinquent real property taxes, sewer rents, sewer surcharges, water rents, or any other charges that are made a lien

Relates to the method of payment on delinquent real property taxes, sewer rents, sewer surcharges, water rents, or any other charges that are made a lien; requires certified check or money order.

Tony AvellaCities Committee

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S259Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to banks

Relates to clarifying definitions of "illegal money transmission" and "money laundering"; and relates to penalties for unlicensed money transmitters

Relates to clarifying the definitions of "illegal money transmission" and "money laundering"; relates to penalties for unlicensed money transmitters; relates to timeliness of prosecutions.

Ruben DiazBanks Committee

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S93Senate· Moved Jun 10, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Regulates taking of elk or moose in the same manner as deer hunting and trapping are currently regulated

Regulates hunting and trapping of elk or moose in the same manner as deer hunting and trapping are currently regulated; takes effect on the first day of November next succeeding the date on which it…

Patrick M. GallivanEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A9842Assembly· Moved Jun 9, 2014· Amend and recommit to codes

Grants peace officer status to officers and members of the Schoharie County sheriff's tactical and rescue force

Grants peace officer status to officers and members of the Schoharie County sheriff's tactical and rescue force.

Peter LopezCodes Committee

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S7663Senate· Moved Jun 9, 2014· Referred to codes

Reduces the aggregate value realized from the sale of a controlled substance for the seller to be considered as operating as a major trafficker

Reduces the aggregate value realized from the sale of a controlled substance for the seller to be considered as operating as a major trafficker.

Michael F. NozzolioCodes CommitteeLegal

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S7662Senate· Moved Jun 9, 2014· Referred to insurance

Relates to insurance coverage for substance abuse disorder

Relates to insurance coverage for substance abuse disorder; requires health plans to use a health care provider who specializes in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment to supervise…

James L. SewardInsurance Committee

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S7660Senate· Moved Jun 9, 2014· Referred to health

Authorizes the commissioner of health to establish standards, and review and implement requirements for the performance of continuing medical education on pain management, palliative care and addiction

Authorizes the commissioner of health to establish standards, and review and implement requirements for the performance of continuing medical education on pain management, palliative care and…

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S7657Senate· Moved Jun 9, 2014· Referred to codes

Establishes the crime of homicide by sale of an opiate controlled substance

Establishes the crime of homicide by sale of an opiate controlled substance; makes such crime a class A-1 felony.

Joseph E. RobachCodes Committee

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