Bills by

J. Gary Pretlow

Assembly Member

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2013-2014 session

Sponsored bills

282 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

A3964Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
Relates to excavation of underground facilities; expands the definition of "excavation" for the purposes of the protection of underground facilities
Expands the definition of "excavation" for the purposes of the protection of underground facilities.
J. Gary PretlowCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee
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A3910Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to higher education
Permits licensed clinical social workers, creative arts therapists, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors and psychoanalysts to form a single corporate structure
Permits licensed clinical social workers, licensed creative arts therapists, licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed mental health counselors and licensed psychoanalysts to form a single…
J. Gary PretlowHigher Education Committee

A3923Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Permits school board members who have served ten years to elect to receive state health insurance

Allows retired and current school board members who have served for ten years to receive state health insurance benefits pursuant to section 163 of the civil service law.

J. Gary PretlowGovernmental Employees Committee

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A3909Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the general powers of the public service commission in respect to gas and electric corporations

Relates to the general powers of the public service commission in respect to gas and electric corporations; authorizes the public service commission to require gas and electric corporations to…

J. Gary PretlowCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A3922Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental employees

Relates to disputes arising from collective negotiations

Relates to disputes arising from collective negotiations; addresses strikes which occur on a date or dates more than one year after the expiration of the last agreement between the employee's public…

J. Gary PretlowGovernmental Employees Committee

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A3921Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to health

Includes chiropractors in health maintenance organizations

Includes chiropractic services within the definition of "comprehensive health services" for purposes of health maintenance organizations; enables a member of a health maintenance organization to…

J. Gary PretlowHealth Committee

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A3913Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to election law

Relates to the appointment of commissioners of elections

Relates to the appointment of commissioners of elections; provides that once a party recommends a person for commissioner of elections the local legislative body automatically approve the…

J. Gary PretlowElection Law Committee

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A3915Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Directs the state comptroller to implement the federal authorization to encourage the use of mass transportation

Directs the state comptroller to implement the federal authorization to encourage the use of mass transportation by state employees.

J. Gary PretlowWays And Means Committee

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A3930Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to real property taxation

Authorizes the assessor of the town of Wappinger Falls to exempt the Grace Baptist Church from real property taxes

Authorizes the assessor of the town of Wappinger Falls to accept an application for exemption from real property taxes for the 1995-1996 assessment roll from the Grace Baptist Church for a certain…

J. Gary PretlowReal Property Taxation Committee

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A3937Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Increases the penalties for criminal impersonation in the first and second degrees

Increases the penalties for criminal impersonation in the first degree from a class E felony to a class D felony; increases the penalty for criminal impersonation in the second degree from a class A…

J. Gary PretlowCodes Committee

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A3934Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Requires a police officer or a district attorney to apply for a court order to compel a chemical test to determine blood alcohol content in certain cases

Requires court-ordered blood alcohol content testing for all drivers involved in fatal and serious physical injury accidents where there is a reasonable cause to believe an alcohol-related offense…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A3938Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Creates the crime of prosecutorial misconduct

Provides that if a prosecutor withholds information proving the innocence of an individual convicted of or charged with a crime, he or she shall be guilty of a felony with the term of imprisonment…

J. Gary PretlowCodes Committee

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A3916Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Relates to leased vehicle protections

Relates to leased vehicle protections; provides that every lease shall itemize and set forth in detail all costs required to be paid by the lessee or purchaser of the rental vehicle upon termination…

J. Gary PretlowConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A3918Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to labor

Prohibits discrimination in promotion of police officers who fail to meet their employer's ticket quotas

Prohibits discrimination in the promotion of police officers who fail to meet their employer's traffic ticket quota.

J. Gary PretlowLabor Committee

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A3932Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the impoundment of vehicles operated by intoxicated or impaired persons

Authorizes the impoundment of vehicles operated by intoxicated or impaired persons; authorizes the release of impounded vehicles to owners of such vehicles if certain criteria is met; authorizes a…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A3936Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Permits security guard companies in certain instances to perform security related work in N.Y. city by armed guards without obtaining a N.Y. city firearms special permit

Permits security guard companies, employing ten or more guards who are each holders of a duly issued, current special armed guard registration card, to perform security related work in the city of…

J. Gary PretlowCodes Committee

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A3912Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to mental health

Provides reimbursement to licensed not-for-profit corporations providing the office for people with developmental disabilities services for retirement cost

Provides for the annual reimbursement to licensed not-for-profit corporations which provide direct care to consumers approved for service by the office of metal retardation and developmental…

J. Gary PretlowMental Health Committee

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A3914Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Expands requirements for public notification of public meetings

Establishes when a public body has the ability to do so that the time and place of a public meeting shall be conspicuously posted on an internet website and sent by electronic mail to any…

J. Gary PretlowGovernmental Operations Committee

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A3919Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to judiciary

Requires county clerks to designate one newspaper for the publication of judicial proceedings in the county

Requires county clerks to designate one newspaper or journal for the publication of every notice and advertisement of judicial proceedings in the county.

J. Gary PretlowJudiciary Committee

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A3931Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Authorizes a statewide toll free hotline run by the state police with reward for information leading to conviction of drunk drivers; imposes an additional surcharge on convicted drivers

Authorizes a statewide toll free hotline run by the state police with reward for reporting conduct of drivers leading to conviction of the crime of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs;…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A3927Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Authorizes state and municipal agencies to regulate use of geographic information systems materials after the disclosure thereof under freedom of information law

Authorizes state and municipal agencies to establish rules and regulations for the use, distribution, duplication, sale and resale of geographic information systems materials disclosed under the…

J. Gary PretlowGovernmental Operations Committee

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A3928Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Provides for the disposal of certain information or data maintained by agencies of government including electronic records

Provides for the disposal of certain information or data maintained by agencies of government including electronic records.

J. Gary PretlowGovernmental Operations Committee

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A3929Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to insurance

Requires insurance companies to issue joint checks for payment to an insured and a health care provider in certain circumstances

Requires insurance companies to issue joint checks for payment to an insured and a health care provider in certain circumstances.

J. Gary PretlowInsurance Committee

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A3924Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in economic development

Requires all individuals pawning goods to present identification and for pawnbrokers to keep records of such person

Requires all individuals pawning goods to present two forms of identification and for pawnbrokers to keep records of such person; requires pawnbrokers to report new goods within 24 hours of their…

J. Gary PretlowEconomic Development Committee

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A3925Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to children and families

Relates to chemical testing for prospective foster parents

Relates to chemical testing for prospective foster parents; includes, but is not limited to drug and alcohol testing; authorizes office of children and family services to issue random chemical…

J. Gary PretlowChildren And Families Committee

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A3926Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to the clean-up of petroleum discharges occurring during the delivery of home heating oil to a residence

Relates to the clean-up of petroleum discharges occurring during the delivery of home heating oil to a residence; any petroleum discharges shall be immediately cleaned up by the oil delivery…

J. Gary PretlowEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A3862Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Requires communities with traffic-control devices with photo monitoring to have uniform duration periods for all yellow signal lights on any traffic-control devices

Requires that in communities which include traffic-control devices outfitted with photo monitoring instruments, amber or yellow signal lights located on any traffic-control device in such community…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A3860Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the impoundment of any motor vehicle operated by a person who drives while ability impaired or intoxicated

Authorizes the impoundment of any motor vehicle operated by a person who drives while ability is impaired or intoxicated; provides for the imposition of towing and storage fees; provides for the…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A3858Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Establishes a statewide toll-free office of court administration hotline for use by police officers seeking court orders to compel persons to submit to a blood test

Establishes a statewide toll-free office of court administration hotline for use by police officers seeking court orders to compel persons to submit to a blood test.

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A3861Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Authorizes Bethel Temple, Inc. to file an application for a real property tax exemption

Authorizes Bethel Temple, Inc. to file an application for a real property tax exemption.

J. Gary PretlowReal Property Taxation Committee

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A3850Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Provides alternative sentence of impounding the vehicle person operated upon conviction of driving while ability impaired by alcohol or drugs

Grants the court an additional sentencing option of impoundment of the vehicle operated by a person convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI), for…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A3854Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Decreases the prohibited area of parking around a fire hydrant from fifteen to ten feet

Decreases the prohibited area of parking around a fire hydrant from fifteen to ten feet to reduce parking congestion in heavily populated areas.

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A3855Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Relates to regulation of dimensions and weight of motor vehicles in certain cities; repealer

Prohibits a city with a population of one million or more from regulating dimensions and weight of motor vehicles; removes provision relating to a comment period for municipalities in response to…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A3851Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in real property taxation

Permits the Church of Jesus Christ (Apostolic), Inc. to file an application for a real property tax exemption

Permits the Church of Jesus Christ (Apostolic), Inc., located at 332-340 South Columbus Avenue in the city of Mount Vernon, to file an application for a real property tax exemption.

J. Gary PretlowReal Property Taxation Committee

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A3848Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Requires a driver approaching stationary emergency vehicles, tow or recovery trucks, or highway maintenance vehicles to switch lanes or reduce the speed of a motor vehicle

Requires a driver approaching stationary emergency vehicles, tow or recovery trucks, or highway maintenance vehicles displaying flashing lights to switch lanes or reduce the speed of the driver's…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A3853Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to libraries and education technology

Relates to the Mount Vernon public library

Relates to the Mount Vernon public library by deeming such library authorized by the city of Mount Vernon, allowing for trustees to be appointed by the mayor of the city of Mount Vernon, and…

J. Gary PretlowLibraries And Education Technology Committee

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A3856Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Bans open pickup trucks on the historic ten and one-half mile section of the Bronx River Parkway

Bans open pick up trucks on the historic ten and one half mile section of the Bronx River Parkway, beginning in the city of Yonkers and the village of Bronxville where such Parkway diverges from the…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A3845Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Requires passengers on school buses equipped with seat belts to wear such belts when the bus is in motion

Provides that all passengers of school buses must wear seat belts; exempts school bus attendants and others acting in a supervisory capacity from such requirement; requires that drivers announce…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A3844Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Relates to sanctions and penalties for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol; repealer

Relates to sanctions and penalties for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol; creates new offenses of criminal intoxication and aggravated criminal intoxication; provides…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A3847Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Requires weapons and ammunition to be secured when being transported and imposes a fine of at least $1,000 for violation

Requires all motor vehicles transporting five or more weapons or ammunition for five or more weapons to have a separate storage area secured by padlock or combination lock and all such weapons and…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A3705Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to racing and wagering

Relates to resources of agriculture and New York state horse breeding development fund designated to educate, promote, advertise and protect the standardbred breeding industry

Relates to resources of agriculture and New York state horse breeding development fund designated to educate, promote, advertise and protect the standardbred breeding industry.

J. Gary PretlowRacing And Wagering Committee

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A3708Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Provides for the reestablishment of the Westchester parkway commission, to advise the commissioner of transportation

Provides for the reestablishment of the Westchester Parkway Commission, to advise the commissioner of transportation regarding the operation and maintenance of the special parkways within the county…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A3713Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to cities

Authorizes a special account to create safe city streets, safe city, safe schools program in city of Yonkers

Authorizes the city of Yonkers to establish a separate fund into which revenue earmarked for the safe city, safe streets, safe schools program will be deposited.

J. Gary PretlowCities Committee

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A3717Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to racing and wagering

Relates to the members of the franchise oversight board and the duties and responsibilities of such board

Relates to the members of the franchise oversight board and the duties and responsibilities of such board with regard to the New York city off-track betting corporation.

J. Gary PretlowRacing And Wagering Committee

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