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

A6155Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to judiciary
Requires certain final judgments, involving public funds disbursed for legislative initiatives, to require payments of three-fold the amount of property
Requires certain final judgments, involving public funds disbursed for legislative initiatives, to require payments of three-fold the amount or value of the state-owned or held property at issue.
James TediscoJudiciary Committee
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A6158Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in codes
Relates to the penalty for the offense of predatory sexual assault against a child
Relates to the penalty for the offense of predatory sexual assault against a child; provides for lifetime parole for such felons.
James TediscoCodes Committee

A6153Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Requires legislative approval of any increased fees, rental or charges for the use of the thruway

Requires legislative approval of any increased fees, rental or charges for the use of the thruway; provides that any shortfalls in revenue resulting from a denied proposal shall be made whole by the…

James TediscoTransportation Committee

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A6150Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Relates to vulnerable elderly persons

Relates to vulnerable elderly persons; deletes references to caregiver to make any person who endangers the welfare of an elderly person guilty of provisions of the penal law.

James TediscoCodes Committee

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S4238Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to civil service and pensions

Prohibits the use of placement agents or intermediaries by investment managers doing business with the common retirement fund

Prohibits the use of placement agents or intermediaries by investment managers doing business with the common retirement fund.

Civil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4237Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to insurance

Prohibits insurance companies from limiting the quantity of drugs dispensed pursuant to a prescription and increases the quantity that may be prescribed to 90 days

Prohibits insurance companies from limiting the quantity of drugs dispensed pursuant to a prescription; increases the quantity of drugs that may be prescribed from a thirty day supply to a ninety…

Kenneth P. LaValleInsurance Committee

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S4233Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Amends various provisions relating to prostitution offenses; repealer

Makes various amendments to provisions relating to prostitution offenses; creates crimes of aggravated partronizing a minor for prostitution.

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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A6113Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental operations

Enacts the responsible bidders database act requiring the state comptroller to maintain a database containing certain information for certain contracts

Enacts the Responsible Bidders Database Act; requires the state comptroller to maintain a computerized database system containing certain information relating to contractors, for state agency and…

Steven EnglebrightGovernmental Operations Committee

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S4228Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to education

Relates to parental involvement in the distribution of emergency contraception in the public schools

Relates to parental involvement in the distribution of emergency contraception in the public schools.

Martin J. GoldenEducation Committee

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S4223Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Provides DEC the authority for abatement of certain noncompliant vehicle dismantling facilities and closed solid waste landfills

Provides DEC the authority for abatement of certain noncompliant vehicle dismantling facilities and closed solid waste landfills.

Mark GrisantiEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4216Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Relates to the assault of certain public agents during the performance of their duties

Relates to the assault of certain public agents during the performance of their duties; establishes the crime of reckless assault upon an emergency medical service paramedic or emergency medical…

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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S4210Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to local government

Authorizes the Roslyn Sefardic Center Corporation to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for village taxes for years 2010-2012

Authorizes the Roslyn Sefardic Center Corporation to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the village of East Hills, county of Nassau…

Jack M. MartinsLocal Government Committee

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S4205Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Creates the service connected disabled veteran owned business enterprise act to promote such business enterprises

Creates the "service connected disabled veteran owned business enterprise act" to promote such business enterprises.

Martin J. GoldenVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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A6089Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Provides that the town board of certain towns may establish maximum speed limits on certain town highways

Provides that the town board of any town, exclusive of suburban towns and towns having a population exceeding fifty thousand, may by local law, ordinance, order, rule or regulation establish maximum…

Addie JenneTransportation Committee

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A6080Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Enacts the "legislative online digital paperwork reduction act"

Enacts the "legislative online digital paperwork reduction act".

James TediscoGovernmental Operations Committee

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A6059Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Ordered to third reading cal.282

Relates to the release of personally identifiable student information

Prohibits the release of personally identifiable student information where parental consent is not provided.

Daniel O'DonnellOn the Assembly floor

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S4183Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to higher education

Relates to intervention in chronically underperforming schools

Relates to intervention in chronically underperforming schools by establishing stages one, two, and three academic and/or fiscal at-risk status; requires such at-risk school districts to develop a…

John J. FlanaganHigher Education Committee

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S4181Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to finance

Exempts certain public employees and court clerks from provisions of law requiring the payment of an application fee for appointment as a notary public

Exempts certain public employees who in the course of their duties and responsibilities provide notary service to the public without receiving remuneration and court clerks of the unified court…

Kenneth P. LaValleFinance Committee

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A6026Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in ways and means

Creates a downtown revitalization zone investment tax credit

Creates a downtown revitalization zone investment tax credit for the purchase of buildings and rehabilitation of buildings in a downtown zone; provides that the credit shall be twenty percent of the…

Steven McLaughlinWays And Means Committee

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A6014Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in governmental operations

Establishes the commission on official conduct to replace commission on public integrity and state inspector general; repealer

Establishes the commission on official conduct to replace the commission on public integrity and the office of the state inspector general, and the former temporary commission of investigation.

Joseph GiglioGovernmental Operations Committee

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S4172Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to insurance

Relates to extending authorization for certain exemptions from filing requirements

Relates to extending authorization for certain exemptions from filing requirements.

James L. SewardInsurance Committee

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S4149Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to benefits payable to, or on behalf of, certain employees of the division of parole injured or killed in the performance of duty

Relates to benefits payable to, or on behalf of, certain employees of the department of corrections and community supervision injured or killed in the performance of duty; adds a heart presumption…

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Civil Service And Pensions Committee

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S4148Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to civil service and pensions

Allows certain members employed by state parole board to retire without reduction of benefits at 55 or older upon completing 25 or more years of service

Provides for certain retirement benefits for members employed by the department of corrections and community supervision upon completion of twenty-five years of creditable service.

José PeraltaCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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A5986Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Makes the canal corporation an independent public authority; repealer

Makes the canal corporation an independent public authority; takes the canal corporation out of the jurisdiction and authority of the New York state thruway authority; authorizes the canal authority…

James TediscoCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A5961Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental employees

Allows certain members employed by state parole board to retire without reduction of benefits at 55 or older upon completing 25 or more years of service

Provides for certain retirement benefits for members employed by the department of corrections and community supervision upon completion of twenty-five years of creditable service.

William ColtonGovernmental Employees Committee

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A5965Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to education

Authorizes a school district to transfer excess money in an employee benefit fund to the school's general fund to offset property tax increases; repealer

Authorizes a school district to transfer excess money in an employee benefit fund to the school's general fund to offset property tax increases.

Steven EnglebrightEducation Committee

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S4133Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Requires unanimous agreement by the parole board to release an inmate on parole

Requires unanimous agreement by the parole board to release an inmate on parole.

Martin J. GoldenCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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A5955Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in codes

Relates to repealing the New York SAFE Act of 2013

Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013 amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses.

Steve KatzCodes Committee

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S4118Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Establishes statewide green jobs development and recruitment strategy and creating tax credit incentives to attract green jobs

Establishes statewide green jobs development and recruitment strategy and creates tax credit incentives to attract green jobs.

George D. MaziarzEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4111Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to labor

Requires sanitation workers to receive certain training

Requires sanitation workers to receive certain training; requires the department of labor to establish certain regulations related thereto.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsLabor Committee

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S4103Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to insurance

Relates to authority for the joint underwriting association to issue broad form insurance coverage

Provides permanent authority for the joint underwriting association to issue broad form insurance coverage.

James L. SewardInsurance Committee

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S4099Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes the "education investment incentives act" and tax credit

Establishes the "education investment incentives act" and tax credit; provides credits against income and corporate franchise tax for various qualified education investments including scholarships,…

Martin J. GoldenInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A5889Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to economic development

Prohibits sale or distribution of any product containing a synthetic cannabinoid

Prohibits sale or distribution of any product containing a synthetic cannabinoid; defines the chemical compounds which constitute a synthetic cannabinoid; makes a violation of such prohibition a…

Felix OrtizEconomic Development Committee

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S4081Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to children and families

Relates to notice of indicated reports of child maltreatment and changes of placement in child protective and voluntary foster care placement and review proceedings; repealer

Relates to notice of indicated reports of child maltreatment and changes of placement in child protective and voluntary foster care placement and review proceedings.

Simcha FelderChildren And Families Committee

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S4074Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Makes contests and competitions to take wildlife unlawful

Provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to organize, conduct, promote or participate in any contest or competition where the objective of such contest or competition is to take the…

Jack M. MartinsEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4071Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Permits disclosure of arrest and prosecution records of applicants for employment in police departments and law enforcement agencies

Permits disclosure of arrest and prosecution records of applicants for employment by police departments and other law enforcement agencies.

Martin J. GoldenCodes Committee

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A5849Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in codes

Allows employment of retired police officers as special security officers for school districts

Authorizes the trustees or board of education of any school district to employ retired former members of police or sheriff's departments as special security officers for such school district upon…

Claudia TenneyCodes Committee

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A5839Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to local governments

Authorizes municipal corporations, school districts and BOCES to consolidate services and functions

Authorizes municipal corporations, school districts and BOCES to consolidate services and functions.

Peter LopezLocal Governments Committee

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A5841Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Exempts contractors from the provisions of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act 2006

Exempts contractors from the provisions of the "Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2006"; establishes that heavy duty vehicles used on behalf of state agencies and regional public authorities by…

Peter LopezEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S4066Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to education

Authorizes the appointment of supervising staff in the city school district of the city of Yonkers by the superintendent of such district

Authorizes the appointment of supervising staff in the city school district of the city of Yonkers by the superintendent of such district.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsEducation Committee

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A5825Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Directs court to establish a period of commitment for persons found not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect

Directs a criminal court to establish a period of commitment for persons found not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect; a person so committed shall not be eligible for release from the…

William MageeCodes Committee

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A5797Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to health

Prohibits the use of power leaf and lawn blowers except during certain specified hours

Prohibits the use of power leaf and lawn blowers for any purpose, except between 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. on Monday through Friday, and between 10:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.

Steven EnglebrightHealth Committee

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S4056Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Repeals section 271 of the highway law relating to limitations on amounts to be raised for the repair and improvement of highways by tax levy upon the vote of a town board

Repeals certain provisions relating to limitations on amounts to be raised for the repair and improvement of highways by tax levy upon the vote of a town board.

Jack M. MartinsTransportation Committee

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