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

A5248Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in ways and means
Establishes an income tax credit for certain victims of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee
Establishes an income tax credit for certain victims of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee in the amount of property taxes paid on property which sustained substantial damage as a result of such…
Claudia TenneyWays And Means Committee
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A5250Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to cities
Provides for the regulation of contractors
Provides for the regulation of contractors.
James F. BrennanCities Committee
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A5184Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in agriculture

Establishes the anaerobic digesters revolving fund program

Establishes the anaerobic digesters revolving fund program to provide incentives for the installation of anaerobic manure digesters on agricultural operations to convert trapped methane from manure…

Clifford CrouchAgriculture Committee

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S3825Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to banks

Requires transmitters of money to automatically refund any non-completed transfer after sixty days

Requires transmitters of money to automatically refund any non-completed transfer after sixty days.

Kenneth P. LaValleBanks Committee

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S3824Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to elections

Relates to military ballots and elections for school boards of education and school budgets

Relates to military ballots and elections for school boards of education and school budgets.

Kenneth P. LaValleElections Committee

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S3808Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to finance

Creates the New York State Civilian Complaint Review Board to investigate alleged misconduct by police and peace officers

Creates the New York State Civilian Complaint Review Board to investigate alleged misconduct by police and peace officers.

José M. SerranoFinance Committee

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A5165Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Requires credit reporting agencies to furnish proof of identity theft to creditors upon debtor's request

Requires credit reporting agencies to furnish proof of identity theft to creditors upon debtor's request.

Karim CamaraConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

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A5116Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in insurance

Relates to coverage of primary and preventive obstetric and gynecological care; repealer

Relates to coverage of primary and preventive obstetric and gynecological care.

Brian F. CurranInsurance Committee

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A5130Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Extends the authority of the county of Ulster to impose an additional 1 percent sales and compensating use tax

Extends the authority of the county of Ulster to impose an additional 1 percent sales and compensating use tax.

Frank SkartadosWays And Means Committee

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A5133Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in ways and means

Relates to providing for taxpayer gifts for New York state natural disaster relief and establishing the New York state natural disaster relief fund

Relates to providing for taxpayer gifts for New York state natural disaster relief and establishing the New York state natural disaster relief fund.

Brian KolbWays And Means Committee

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A5080Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to education

Enacts the "teachers for at-risk schools act"

Enacts the "teachers for at-risk schools act"; provides that the education department shall pay a bonus of up to $2,000 a year to classroom teachers in low performing schools or in schools with more…

Karim CamaraEducation Committee

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S3797Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to finance

Relates to solicitation used by or on behalf of any charitable organization; requires a statement setting forth percentage of administrative expenses

Relates to solicitation used by or on behalf of any charitable organization; requires a statement setting forth the percentage of funds raised by the professional fund raiser or professional…

Michael H. RanzenhoferFinance Committee

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S3791Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to investigations and government operations

Includes writer salaries and fees within production costs eligible for the empire state film production credit

Includes writers' salaries and fees within production costs eligible for the empire state film production credit.

Kemp HannonInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A5039Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Creates exemption for certain military personnel from certain training and testing requirements in order to qualify for a commercial driver's license

Creates exemption for certain military personnel from certain training and testing requirements in order to qualify for a commercial driver's license.

Claudia TenneyTransportation Committee

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A5051Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 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;…

Crystal Peoples-StokesAgriculture Committee

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A5032Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in labor

Establishes the New York working soldiers' assistance program and deals with the professional licenses of individuals serving on federal active duty

Establishes the New York working soldiers' assistance program; provides a grant to private employers for paying employees currently in active duty in the military.

Claudia TenneyLabor Committee

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S3762Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Prohibits registered sex offenders from working with children

Prohibits registered sex offenders from working with children.

Martin J. GoldenCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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A5014Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in codes

Provides for the use of electronic dart guns or electronic stun guns on school grounds by school safety agents

Provides for the use of electronic dart guns or electronic stun guns on school grounds by school safety agents; authorizes the appointment of school safety officer by school principals or…

Clifford CrouchCodes Committee

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A4988Assembly· 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.

Marcos CrespoEducation Committee

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S3755Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the reform of charitable organizations in the state of New York; repealer

Relates to the reform of charitable organizations in the state of New York.

Michael H. RanzenhoferCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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S3751Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to consumer protection

Enacts the "voter privacy act" to include political calls in the no telemarketing sales calls statewide registry

Enacts the "voter privacy act" to include political calls in the no telemarketing sales calls statewide registry.

John A. DeFranciscoConsumer Protection Committee

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A4910Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to governmental employees

Establishes alternative retirement benefits for peace officers in the department of motor vehicles

Establishes alternative retirement benefits for peace officers in the department of motor vehicles; permits such officers to retire upon completion of twenty-five years of creditable service.

Peter AbbateGovernmental Employees Committee

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S3741Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to the minimum distance a firearm may be in the vicinity of school grounds, 1,000 feet

Increase the minimum distance a firearm may be in the vicinity of school grounds to 1,000 feet.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Environmental Conservation Committee

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A4891Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in ways and means

Enacts Retain-NY by implementing tuition tax credits and increasing the amount of an allowable deduction

Enacts Retain-NY by implementing tuition tax credits and increasing the amount of an allowable deduction.

Brian KolbWays And Means 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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S3733Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Requires the use of seatbelts by volunteer firefighters

Requires the use of seatbelts by volunteer firefighters; provides exception for vehicles which do not have restraint systems provided by the manufacturer or to volunteer firefighters not seated…

John J. FlanaganTransportation Committee

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S3731Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Eliminates the ten-year duration limit on the real property tax exemption for Cold War veterans

Eliminates the ten-year duration limit on the real property tax exemption for Cold War veterans.

John A. DeFranciscoVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S3722Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to civil service and pensions

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for certain military service during the Iranian hostage crisis

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for certain military service during the Iranian hostage crisis.

Michael F. NozzolioCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S3712Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to civil service and pensions

Relates to exempting uniformed members of emergency services from limitations on post-retirement reemployment

Relates to exempting uniformed members of emergency services from limitations on post-retirement reemployment.

Martin J. GoldenCivil Service And Pensions Committee

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S3710Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Relates to the definition of term "sexual intercourse" as such term applies to sex offenses and establishes the crimes of anal rape and oral rape; repealer

Relates to the definition of the term "sexual intercourse" as such term applies to sex offenses; establishes the crimes of anal rape and oral rape to replace crimes involving criminal sexual acts.

Catharine YoungCodes Committee

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A4866Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in correction

Relates to residency and verification requirements for certain sex offenders

Relates to residency and verification requirements for certain sex offenders.

Jane CorwinCorrection Committee

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A4860Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in local governments

Authorizes municipalities to impose a tax lien upon foreclosed real property for unpaid building code and zoning violation fines and expenses

Authorizes municipalities to impose a tax lien upon foreclosed real property for unpaid building code and zoning violation fines and expenses.

Mark GjonajLocal Governments Committee

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A4862Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to energy

Requires the public service commission to develop recommendations regarding the establishment of microgrids

Requires the public service commission to develop recommendations regarding the establishment of microgrids.

Marcos CrespoEnergy Committee

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A4848Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Relates to distinctive plates for medal of honor recipients

Relates to distinctive plates for medal of honor recipients; removes the word "congressional" from distinctive plates; reissuance of plates to persons assigned distinctive plates for medal of honor…

Robin SchimmingerTransportation Committee

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A4845Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in insurance

Makes various provisions to encourage the purchase of long term health care insurance coverage

Makes various provisions to encourage the purchase of long term health care insurance coverage: directs the department of financial assistance to establish a public awareness program on the…

Mark GjonajInsurance 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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S3700Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to higher education

Provides that complaints brought against mental health professionals shall be commenced within ten years of the date of the last treatment

Provides that complaints brought against mental health professionals shall be commenced within ten years of the date of the last treatment of the complainant.

Kenneth P. LaValleHigher Education Committee

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S3691Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to health

Enacts the "safe staffing for quality care act"

Enacts the "safe staffing for quality care act" to require acute care facilities and nursing homes to implement certain direct-care nurse to patient ratios in all nursing units; sets minimum…

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S3690Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to health

Enacts the health care consumer and provider protection act relating to collective negotiations by health care providers with certain health care plans

Enacts provisions relating to collective negotiations by health care providers with certain health care plans; applies to health benefit plans that provide benefits for medical or surgical expenses…

Kemp HannonHealth Committee

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S3678Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to children and families

Requires cordless window coverings in child day care centers, public institutions for children and certain other facilities

Requires child day care centers, public institutions for children and certain other facilities installing new or replacement window coverings on or after October 1, 2016, to install cordless window…

Patrick M. GallivanChildren And Families Committee

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S3674Senate· 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…

Joseph A. GriffoCodes Committee

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S3659Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to crime victims, crime and correction

Restricts the residency of certain sex offenders

Restricts the residency of certain sex offenders; provides guidelines for the location of level two and level three sex offenders; allows municipalities to reject the placement of additional level…

Kenneth P. LaValleCrime Victims, Crime And Correction Committee

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S3658Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to aging

Authorizes a real property tax exemption for senior citizens in the town of Southampton

Authorizes a real property tax exemption for senior citizens in the town of Southampton equal to the exemption amount under the enhanced STAR program.

Kenneth P. LaValleAging Committee

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S3660Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to judiciary

Defines lease-hold retirement community and proscribes rules and regulations for ownership and operation thereof

Sets up rules and regulations for the operation of lease-hold retirement communities to provide adequate housing for senior citizens wishing to retire and locate in a lease-hold retirement…

Kenneth P. LaValleJudiciary Committee

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A4759Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Authorizes school district's website to be printed on school buses

Authorizes a school district's website to be printed on school buses at the discretion of the owner or operator of such buses.

William MageeTransportation Committee

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A4737Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in ways and means

Establishes the physicians, dentists and clinic charity care credit

Establishes the physicians, dentists and clinic charity care credit, in the amount of the cost of the care provided, up to five percent of the individuals or practices net taxable income or twenty…

Andrew RaiaWays And Means Committee

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A4659Assembly· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Authorizes establishment of school district and board of cooperative educational services reserve funds for contributions to the state teachers' retirement system

Authorizes the establishment by school districts and boards of cooperative educational services of retirement contribution reserve funds for the purposes of making contributions to the New York…

Sandy GalefGovernmental Employees Committee

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