Bills by

Andrew J. Lanza

Senator

258 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →lanza@senate.state.ny.us

2013-2014 session

Sponsored bills

258 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

S3603Senate· Moved Feb 10, 2014· Amend and recommit to agriculture
Relates to the registration and regulation of animal breeders
Relates to the registration and regulation of animal breeders; requires each to be licensed; creates a breeder licensing fund; exempts not-for-profit organizations.
Andrew J. LanzaAgriculture Committee
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S3595Senate· Moved Feb 10, 2014· Amend and recommit to aging
Relates to exemptions from real property taxes for senior citizens
Authorizes localities to provide for an additional real property tax exemption for senior citizens who meet the income eligibility limits and other criteria to the extent of sixty percent of the…
Andrew J. LanzaAging Committee
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S2476Senate· Moved Feb 10, 2014· Amend and recommit to judiciary

Authorizes the use of audio-visual equipment in courtrooms; repealer

Authorizes an experimental program in which presiding trial judges, in their discretion, may permit audio-visual coverage of civil and criminal court proceedings, including trials.

Andrew J. LanzaJudiciary Committee

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S2480Senate· Moved Feb 10, 2014· Amend and recommit to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Establishes the disaster preparedness first responder recognition program

Establishes the disaster preparedness first responder recognition program; names the initial first responders to receive recognition.

Andrew J. LanzaVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2473Senate· Moved Feb 10, 2014· Amend and recommit to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Increases the amount combat veterans shall be exempt from real property taxation to thirty-five percent

Increases the amount combat veterans shall be exempt from real property taxation to thirty-five percent.

Andrew J. LanzaVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S2457Senate· Moved Feb 10, 2014· Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations

Provides for gifts on tax returns for autism awareness and research

Provides for gifts on tax returns for autism awareness and research.

Andrew J. LanzaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S2141Senate· Moved Feb 10, 2014· Amend and recommit to higher education

Licenses therapeutic recreation specialists

Relates to the licensure of therapeutic recreation specialists; defines terms; provides that "therapeutic therapy" or "therapeutic recreation" means a treatment service designed to restore,…

Andrew J. LanzaHigher Education Committee

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S3629Senate· Moved Feb 7, 2014· Amend and recommit to insurance

Makes comprehensive motor vehicle insurance reparations (no-fault insurance) applicable to motorcycles

Makes comprehensive motor vehicle insurance reparations (no-fault insurance) applicable to motorcycles.

Andrew J. LanzaInsurance Committee

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S6479Senate· Moved Jan 29, 2014· Referred to finance

Provides that moneys received by the state from the settlement or compromise of, or judgment on a claim shall be paid to the state comptroller for deposit into the general fund

Provides that moneys received by the state from the settlement or compromise of, or judgment on a claim shall be paid to the state comptroller for deposit into the general fund.

Andrew J. LanzaFinance Committee

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S6372Senate· Moved Jan 21, 2014· Referred to local government

Provides that residential real property which sustained 50% or greater damage in Hurricane Sandy, and is rebuilt shall be assessed at its pre-Sandy market value

Provides that residential real property which sustained 50% or greater damage in Hurrricane Sandy, and is rebuilt shall be assessed at its pre-Sandy market value.

Andrew J. LanzaLocal Government Committee

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S5973Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to finance

Relates to examination and inspection by the governor

Relates to examination and inspection by the governor; provides that once formed, the conduct of persons appointed by the governor shall be independent of the governor and executive; restricts who…

Andrew J. LanzaFinance Committee

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S5962Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to finance

Relates to pay-to-play disclosure reform

Relates to pay-to-play disclosure reform; requires reporting of contributions business entities have made to a candidate committee or election fund of certain public officers prior to contracts for…

Andrew J. LanzaFinance Committee

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S5891Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to education

Requires compliance with the uniform land use review procedure for the disposition of school property in New York city

Requires compliance with the uniform land use review procedure for the disposition of school property in New York city.

Andrew J. LanzaEducation Committee

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S5736Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to local government

Authorizes transition assessment, the city of New York, of real property classified in class 3

Authorizes transition assessment for class three parcels in the city of New York.

Andrew J. LanzaLocal Government Committee

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S5664Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to insurance

Establishes a civil private cause of action by a policyholder who has suffered unfair claim settlement practices by an insurer

Establishes a civil private cause of action by a policyholder who has suffered unfair claim settlement practices by an insurer.

Andrew J. LanzaInsurance Committee

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S5592Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to labor

Enacts the New York state equal pay act requiring equal pay for certain male and female employees

Enacts the New York State Equal Pay Act requiring equal pay for certain male and female employees.

Andrew J. LanzaLabor Committee

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S5131Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to provide 1/2 fare express bus service to elementary and secondary school students attending school outside of the borough in which they live

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to provide 1/2 fare express bus service to elementary and secondary school students attending school outside of the borough in which they live.

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S5008Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Provides paid time off for Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police officers who become ill or injured in the performance of their duties

Provides for paid time off for port authority of New York and New Jersey police officers who become ill or injured while in the performance of their duties as to necessitate medical or other…

Andrew J. LanzaCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S4971Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to investigations and government operations

Changes the official name of the Staten Island Expressway to the POW-MIA Memorial Highway

Changes the official name of the Staten Island Expressway to the "POW-MIA Memorial Highway".

Andrew J. LanzaInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S4968Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Relates to the timeliness of prosecution or commencing certain civil actions related to certain sex offenses

Relates to the timeliness of prosecution or commencing certain civil actions related to certain sex offenses; makes the period of limitations begin to run at age 23 instead of age 18 for certain sex…

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S4960Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to cities

Clarifies extension of uniform land use review procedures to not-for-profit entities

Clarifies the extension of uniform land use review procedures to any not-for-profit organization or corporation proposing to provide shelters to the homeless irrespective of any declaration of an…

Andrew J. LanzaCities Committee

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S4834Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to insurance

Authorizes cities of one million or more to provide wrap-up insurance or bonds for their public building and construction projects

Authorizes cities of one million or more to provide wrap-up insurance or bonds for their public building and construction projects.

Andrew J. LanzaInsurance Committee

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S4546Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Exempts crimes of making graffiti and possession of graffiti instruments from youthful offender procedure after defendant is found guilty of such a charge

Exempts crimes of making graffiti and possession of graffiti instruments from youthful offender procedure after defendant is found guilty of such a charge.

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S4382Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to agriculture

Directs the department of agriculture and markets to inspect the condition of certain horse stalls in the city of New York

Directs the department of agriculture and markets to inspect the condition of certain horse stalls in cities with a population of one million or more.

Andrew J. LanzaAgriculture Committee

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S4353Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to education

Requires certain procedures for charter school students facing suspension

Requires certain procedures for charter school students facing suspension, making such procedures consistent with other schools.

Andrew J. LanzaEducation Committee

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S4274Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Transfers certain lands to city of New York to be used as parklands

Transfers certain lands to the city of New York to be used as parklands.

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S4163Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Establishes the crime of larceny of a controlled substance

Establishes the crime of larceny of a controlled substance making it an A-II felony to steal a schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance from a pharmacy.

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S4164Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Establishes the class E felony of failure to report child abuse

Establishes the class E felony of failure to report child abuse for the failure to report to law enforcement officials the commission of any crime against a child under the age of 16.

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S4159Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Relates to the criminal use of a dangerous instrument on school grounds during the commission of a felony

Relates to the criminal use of a dangerous instrument on school grounds during the commission of a felony.

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S4154Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Establishes a person is guilty of criminal mischief in the second degree when he or she damages property that is public property

Establishes a person is guilty of criminal mischief in the second degree when with intent to damage property of another person, and having no right to do so he or she damages property that is public…

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S4153Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Provides for family members of a crime victim and interested parties to make statements to members of the parole board

Provides for family members of a crime victim and interested parties to make statements to members of the parole board; provides that such oral statement shall be made to the members of the state…

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S4152Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to local government

Provides that the hotel room occupancy tax cannot be imposed in the county of Richmond

Provides that the hotel room occupancy tax cannot be imposed in the county of Richmond.

Andrew J. LanzaLocal Government Committee

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S4141Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Relates to disputes arising from use of an electronic toll collection system

Provides that claims arising from use of an electronic toll collection system may be filed in the appropriate court in the county in which the claimant resides; requires any contract or agreement…

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S4144Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to higher education

Relates to applicant registration for wholesalers or manufacturers of prescription drugs

Relates to applicant registration for wholesalers or manufacturers of prescription drugs; criminal history search.

Andrew J. LanzaHigher Education Committee

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S4137Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to education

Requires the consent of the person in parental relation to a pupil in grades kindergarten through 8 prior to the provision of sex education to such pupil

Requires the consent of the person in parental relation to a pupil in grades kindergarten through 8 prior to the provision of sex education to such pupil.

Andrew J. LanzaEducation Committee

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S4138Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Relates to discounted bridge and tunnel tokens issued to senior citizens

Provides for a 50% discount for bridge and tunnel tokens issued to senior citizens.

Andrew J. LanzaTransportation Committee

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S4139Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to judiciary

Extends the period within which an article 78 proceeding must be appealed to 2 years

Extends the period of time within which a proceeding against a body or officer pursuant to article 78 of the civil practice law and rules must be appealed to 2 years.

Andrew J. LanzaJudiciary Committee

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S4084Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to civil service and pensions

Enacts the "public employee whistleblower protection act"; repealer

Enacts the "public employee whistleblower protection act"; repeals certain provisions of the civil service law related to early disclosure for certain alleged violations of certain public employees.

Andrew J. LanzaCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4047Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to insurance

Provides that an automobile insurer may waive the inspection of a private passenger automobile prior to providing physical damage coverage

Provides that an automobile insurer may waive the inspection of a private passenger automobile prior to providing physical damage coverage.

Andrew J. LanzaInsurance Committee

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S3982Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to local government

Relates to classifying certain property held in cooperative form as class one properties for assessment purposes

Relates to classifying certain property held in cooperative form as class one properties for assessment purposes.

Andrew J. LanzaLocal Government Committee

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S3980Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Establishes the crimes of possession of a counterfeit trademark in the first, second and third degrees

Establishes the crimes of possession of a counterfeit trademark in the first, second and third degrees.

Andrew J. LanzaCodes Committee

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S3734Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to judiciary

Enacts the child custody reform act

Enacts the child custody reform act to provide uniform statewide standards for the litigation and mediation of child custody disputes; provides for an initial planning conference between the judge…

Andrew J. LanzaJudiciary Committee

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S3706Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to finance

Directs the state to reimburse the city of New York for the health care benefits of the retirees of the New York city off-track betting corporation; appropriation

Directs the state to reimburse the city of New York for the health care benefits of the retirees of the New York city off-track betting corporation; appropriates $7,000,000 therefor.

Andrew J. LanzaFinance Committee

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