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

A251Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to housing
Grants tenants right to withhold portion of rent for failure of landlord to provide heat
Grants tenants right to withhold one-tenth of one month's rent for each day the owner of a multiple dwelling fails to provide heat during winter months, from November to March, where the landlord is…
Brian KavanaghHousing Committee
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A250Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to cities
Increases the safety of elevators in buildings owned by the New York city housing authority
Increases the safety of elevators in buildings owned by the New York city housing authority by requiring door zone restrictors, stricter inspections, sharing of information regarding elevator safety…
Brian KavanaghCities Committee

A237Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to election law

Relates to computer programs utilized by the state board of elections

Relates to requiring the state board of elections to utilize computer programs for certain online filings which are compatible with widely used programs.

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A229Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Provides that the income level for the requirement to file a personal income tax return shall be set by regulation

Provides that the income level for the requirement to file a personal income tax return shall be the dollar amount of the New York standard deduction.

Brian KavanaghWays And Means Committee

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A205Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Prohibits political contributions by businesses that have been awarded state contracts

Prohibits political contributions by businesses that have been awarded state contracts.

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A215Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to the registration fees for certain lobbying entities; repealer

Relates to the registration fees for certain lobbying entities; amends the definition of "lobbying" to include attempts to influence actions of public officials related to the procurement of goods…

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A206Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Requires biodegradable filters on cigarettes within two years

Provides that within two years it shall be unlawful to sell filtered cigarettes in this state unless the filter is biodegradable; provides for a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for each violation.

Brian KavanaghEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A219Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to election law

Provides for the forfeiture of unspent campaign funds after conviction and resignation of the elected official

Provides for the forfeiture of unspent campaign funds after conviction and resignation of the elected official.

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A224Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to cities

Provides that bicycle operators and the businesses working as an independent contractor with such operators shall be liable for such operator's violation of the law

Provides that bicycle operators and the businesses affiliated with such operators shall be liable for such operator's failure to carry an identification card or certain other violations regarding…

Brian KavanaghCities Committee

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A203Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Relates to the disqualification of tax delinquent bidders with some exceptions

Relates to the disqualification of tax delinquent bidders with some exceptions; provides that no agency shall be permitted to enter into a contract with a bidder or subcontractor who has an…

Brian KavanaghWays And Means Committee

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A183Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to the general civil penalty of the environmental conservation law

Relates to the general civil penalty of the environmental conservation law; provides that in addition to the fines, such person may be enjoined from continuing such violation and any permit or…

Brian KavanaghEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A160Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Increases the amount on which additional taxes are imposed for conveyances of real property in N.Y. city

Increases the amount of real property conveyance in cities with a population of one million or more that triggers an additional tax.

Brian KavanaghWays And Means Committee

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A161Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Provides for a transportation credit for commuters residing in this state and employed or self-employed within N.Y. city

Provides for a transportation credit for commuters residing within this state and employed or self-employed within a large city, i.e. population over one million; provides that such credit is equal…

Brian KavanaghWays And Means Committee

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A157Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Provides that issuers of debit and credit cards shall pay sales and use taxes directly to the commissioner of taxation and finance

Provides that issuers of debit and credit cards shall pay sales and use taxes directly to the state tax commission.

Brian KavanaghWays And Means Committee

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A149Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to election law

Provides that the board of elections shall accept voter registrations electronically through its website

Provides that the board of elections shall accept voter registrations electronically through its website.

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A189Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to insurance

Provides for the licensing of agents of title insurance companies

Provides for the licensing of agents of title insurance companies; establishes 2 year terms; provides that superintendent may refuse to renew, revoke or suspend any license issued and may collect up…

Brian KavanaghInsurance Committee

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A192Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Relates to licensed firearms businesses and potential employees who would be authorized to possess or transfer firearms

Requires licensed firearms businesses to report the crime of criminal purchase of a weapon and requires background checks for employees who would be authorized to possess or transfer firearms.

Brian KavanaghCodes Committee

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A143Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to local governments

Requires contracts for the collection and transportation of commercial waste to specify recyclable, reusable, and other components for separation

Provides that every written contract for the collection and transportation of commercial waste from a place at which such waste is generated shall specify the recyclable, reusable or other…

Brian KavanaghLocal Governments Committee

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A142Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Authorizes the use of innovative techniques to enhance public participation in the rule making process

Authorizes the use of innovative techniques to enhance public participation in the rule making process; provides that use of such techniques shall in no way otherwise diminish public participation…

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A177Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Establishes a public service commission nominating board to make recommendations of persons qualified for appointment as commissioners of the public service commission

Establishes a public service commission nominating board to make recommendations of persons qualified for appointment as commissioners of the public service commission.

Brian KavanaghCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A173Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Requires police identification line-ups to be conducted sequentially

Requires police identification line-ups to be conducted sequentially, with defendants appearing one at a time.

Brian KavanaghCodes Committee

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A61Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Requires a maximum water temperature of 120 degrees in any dwelling unit in a one-family, two-family, or multi-family, tenant occupied dwelling

Requires a maximum water temperature of 120 degrees fahrenheit in any dwelling unit in a one-family, two-family, or multi-family, tenant occupied dwelling.

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A57Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Makes criminal facilitation of a crime by providing a weapon to a minor a class A felony and requires a consecutive sentence therefor

Makes criminal facilitation of a crime by providing a weapon to a minor a class A felony and requires a consecutive sentence therefor.

Brian KavanaghCodes Committee

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A63Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to restrictions on political contributions by lobbyists

Restricts form, amount and time of political contributions by lobbyists and the acceptance of such contributions by public officials.

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A126Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to banks

Establishes the New York state infrastructure development bank; appropriation

Establishes the New York state infrastructure development bank within the banking department, makes a $250,000,000 appropriation therefor and provides for the expiration thereof upon its repeal in…

Brian KavanaghBanks Committee

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A77Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to economic development

Enacts the immigration provider enforced disclosure information and registration (IMPEDIR) act of 2013

Enacts the immigration provider enforced disclosure information and registration (IMPEDIR) act of 2013.

Brian KavanaghEconomic Development Committee

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A119Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides for a prohibition on the use of certain disposable food service ware

Enacts the "food service waste reduction act"; provides for a prohibition on the use of certain disposable food service ware; provides definitions and sanctions.

Brian KavanaghEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A106Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Declares a policy of equal treatment in development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies

Declares a policy of equal treatment of people of all races, cultures, religions, incomes, education levels and sexual preference in the development and enforcement of environmental laws,…

Brian KavanaghEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A114Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to energy

Prohibits the discontinuance of utility service to multiple dwellings for non-payment of bills

Provides that no public utility shall discontinue gas, electric, steam or water service for non-payment of bills to an entire multiple dwelling but shall have all rights otherwise provided by law,…

Brian KavanaghEnergy Committee

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A110Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to election law

Relates to uniform maximum contributions for all candidates regardless of position or office

Relates to uniform maximum contributions for all candidates regardless of position or office.

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A107Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Relates to publishing records of public interest by agencies and the legislature

Relates to publishing records of public interest by agencies and the legislature on their websites.

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A111Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to election law

Relates to nominating and designating petitions and certificates

Provides that a candidate who files a certificate of acceptance for an office for which there have been filed certificates or petitions designating more than one candidate for the nomination of any…

Brian KavanaghElection Law Committee

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A85Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Requires a person to be a resident of the local subdivision for which such person seeks office at the time of filing designating or nominating petitions

Requires a person to be a resident of the local subdivision for which such person seeks office at the time of filing designating or nominating petitions.

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A87Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Requires state agencies and certain covered authorities to purchase handguns from responsible suppliers

Requires state agencies and certain covered authorities to purchase handguns from responsible suppliers; defines criteria therefor; provides for exceptions.

Brian KavanaghGovernmental Operations Committee

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A81Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Establishes a demonstration project in the city of New York to enforce parking rules for the purpose of street cleaning

Establishes a demonstration project in the city of New York to enforce parking rules for the purpose of street cleaning by way of photo devices on the street cleaning vehicles.

Brian KavanaghTransportation Committee

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A82Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Relates to aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle

Requires the fingerprinting of persons charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle; provides for enhanced penalties for repeat offenses of aggravated unlicensed operation and…

Brian KavanaghCodes Committee

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A84Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to housing

Requires hearing by the DHCR prior to order of decontrol for failure to respond to income certification material relating to high income rent decontrol

Requires hearing by the division of housing and community renewal prior to order of decontrol for a tenant's failure to respond to income certification material relating to high income rent…

Brian KavanaghHousing Committee

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A78Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to economic development

Provides for the regulation of the licensure and practice of immigration providers by the department of state

Provides for the regulation of the licensure and practice of immigration providers by the department of state in order to protect immigrants from exploitation.

Brian KavanaghEconomic Development Committee

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A80Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to rechargeable battery recycling

Relates to rechargeable battery recycling; allows a city with a population of one million or more to enforce through its own agencies.

Brian KavanaghEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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