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

S2665Senate· Signed Dec 18, 2013· Signed chap.531
Authorizes DA on behalf of impounding organizations to file a petition seeking a security for the reasonable costs for caring for seized animals from individuals convicted of certain animal cruelty
Authorizes DA on behalf of impounding organizations to file a petition seeking a security for the reasonable costs for caring for seized animals from individuals convicted of certain animal cruelty…
Greg BallSigned by Governor
Signed into law
ImpactPending
OutcomeSigned into law
A2893Assembly· Signed Dec 18, 2013· Signed chap.519
Provides for the inclusion of weight control in the health care and wellness education and outreach program
Provides for the inclusion of weight control in the health care and wellness education and outreach program; includes weight management and physical fitness in wellness programs.
Marcos Crespo

S2438Senate· Signed Dec 18, 2013· Signed chap.530

Establishes provisions to combat the incidence of adult and childhood obesity

Establishes provisions to combat the incidence of adult and childhood obesity; provides for direct marketing of fresh vegetables and fruits in areas with a high incidence of adult and child obesity;…

Jeffrey D. KleinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S2375Senate· Signed Dec 18, 2013· Signed chap.529

Requires the department of health to post inspection results of public food service establishments on the website

Requires the department of health to post inspection results of public food service establishments on the department's website for the most recent three years; includes exemptions.

Jeffrey D. KleinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S2372Senate· Signed Dec 18, 2013· Signed chap.528

Expands the powers and duties of the office of community gardens

Expands the powers and duties of the office of community gardens.

Jeffrey D. KleinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A2355Assembly· Vetoed Dec 18, 2013· Tabled

Provides an angel investor credit against certain taxes imposed in N.Y. city for investment in certain qualified emerging companies

Provides an angel investor credit against the unincorporated business tax and personal income tax in New York city for investments in certain qualified emerging companies and medical technology…

William ScarboroughVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S2152Senate· Vetoed Dec 18, 2013· Vetoed memo.278

Creates the strategic farm and food product development coordinating council

Creates the strategic farm and food product development coordinating council.

David J. ValeskyVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S2149Senate· Vetoed Dec 18, 2013· Vetoed memo.277

Establishes a farm-to-senior program to facilitate and promote the purchase of New York farm products by senior centers and other institutions for the aging

Establishes a farm-to-senior program to facilitate and promote the purchase of New York farm products by senior centers and other institutions for the aging.

David J. ValeskyVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S2146Senate· Vetoed Dec 18, 2013· Vetoed memo.276

Directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets to establish a Dine: Pride of New York program for restaurants which use ingredients produced in New York state

Directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets to establish a Dine: Pride of New York program for restaurants which use ingredients produced in New York state.

David J. ValeskyVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S2089Senate· Vetoed Dec 18, 2013· Vetoed memo.275

Relates to credit union memberships and membership powers

Relates to credit union memberships and membership powers; sets forth the qualifications for membership in a credit union; and amends the powers of credit unions in relation to business loans,…

Joseph A. GriffoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A1657Assembly· Vetoed Dec 18, 2013· Tabled

Requires the establishment and implementation of a training program for dog control officers

Requires the establishment and implementation of a training program for dog control officers.

Linda RosenthalVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A1297Assembly· Vetoed Dec 18, 2013· Tabled

Enacts the "Rockland Bergen Bi-state watershed flood prevention and protection act"

Enacts the "Rockland Bergen Bi-State Watershed Flood Prevention and Protection Act"; creates the twelve member Rockland Bergen Bi-State River Commission to identify and remediate the potential flood…

Kenneth ZebrowskiVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S1604Senate· Vetoed Dec 18, 2013· Vetoed memo.274

Relates to authorized leave for volunteer fire department members or volunteer ambulance squad members for states of emergency

Provides authorized leave for volunteer fire department members or volunteer ambulance squad members for states of emergency; leave is deemed excused when a state of emergency is declared by the…

Mark GrisantiVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A565Assembly· Signed Dec 18, 2013· Signed chap.518

Provides authorization to grant certain exemptions from real property tax for school districts to certain veterans

Provides authorization to grant certain exemptions from real property tax for school districts to eligible veterans where such exemption is adopted by the governing body of the school district.

Michael CusickSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A508Assembly· Vetoed Dec 18, 2013· Tabled

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain unappropriated state land to the Cedarmore Corporation for community programs

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain unappropriated state land to the Cedarmore Corporation for community programs.

Earlene HooperVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A481Assembly· Signed Dec 18, 2013· Approval memo.10

Relates to transparency in health insurance claims data for public employers participating in the New York state health insurance program

Relates to transparency in health insurance claims data for public employers participating in the New York state health insurance program.

William MagnarelliSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A433Assembly· Vetoed Dec 18, 2013· Tabled

Requires the commissioner of health to create a list of long-term care contact information for the NY Connects: Choices for Long Term Care program

Requires the commissioner of health to create a list of information by means of which to contact the NY Connects: Choices for Long Term Care program.

Jeffrey DinowitzVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A400Assembly· Vetoed Dec 18, 2013· Tabled

Entitles a volunteer firefighter or ambulance worker to certain benefits when such volunteer provides services when there is no jurisdictional officer in command present

Entitles a volunteer firefighter or ambulance worker to certain benefits when such volunteer provides services when there is no jurisdictional officer in command present.

William MagnarelliVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A403Assembly· Vetoed Dec 18, 2013· Tabled

Relates to diagnosis-related groups and service intensity weights for total hip joint replacement and total knee joint replacement inpatient cases for a general hospital

Relates to diagnosis-related groups and service intensity weights for total hip joint replacement and total knee joint replacement inpatient cases for a general hospital.

William MagnarelliVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S882Senate· Vetoed Dec 18, 2013· Vetoed memo.273

Establishes the task force on adults with autism within the office of people with developmental disabilities

Establishes the task force on adults with autism within the office for people with developmental disabilities to study, evaluate and develop recommendations relating to specific actionable measures…

John J. BonacicVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A158Assembly· Vetoed Dec 18, 2013· Tabled

Relates to implementing the immigrant assistance service enforcement act

Implements the immigrant assistance service enforcement act; increases fines imposed upon those who violate laws regarding immigrant assistance services; requires certain immigrant assistance…

Marcos CrespoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A3761Assembly· Moved Nov 20, 2013· Enacting clause stricken

Requires health insurance policies to cover comprehensive genetic screening for breast, ovarian, prostate, colon and lung cancers

Requires health insurance policies to cover comprehensive genetic screening for breast, ovarian, prostate, colon and lung cancers.

Rafael EspinalStricken

ImpactPending

PassagePending

S777Senate· Signed Nov 14, 2013· Signed chap.469

Prohibits the unsolicited sale of memorials and monuments

Prohibits the unsolicited sale of memorials and monuments unless such offer has first been solicited by the individual to which it is sent; provides an exception where such an offer is permissible…

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5834Senate· Signed Nov 13, 2013· Signed chap.514

Regulates the scope, manner and performance of review of claims by utilization review agents

Regulates the scope, manner and performance of review of claims by utilization review agents.

Kemp HannonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8031Assembly· Signed Nov 13, 2013· Signed chap.517

Relates to the powers, duties and jurisdiction of the Hudson river park trust and boundaries and uses of the Hudson river park

Relates to the powers, duties and jurisdiction of the Hudson river park trust and boundaries and uses of the Hudson river park.

Richard GottfriedSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8013Assembly· Signed Nov 13, 2013· Signed chap.490

Authorizes the chief administrator of the courts to establish rules for special proceedings authorized under section 9--518 of the uniform commercial code

Authorizes the chief administrator of the courts to establish rules for special proceedings authorized under section 9-518 of the uniform commercial code relating to wrongful financial statements.

Dennis H. GabryszakSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7828Assembly· Signed Nov 13, 2013· Signed chap.516

Protects the parties to a tort settlement from any claims by an insurer

Protects the parties to a tort settlement from any claims by an insurer.

Helene WeinsteinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7803Assembly· Signed Nov 13, 2013· Signed chap.489

Addresses limitations in existing disability provisions intended to protect public employees who suffered injuries or illnesses in WTC rescue, recovery and cleanup operations

Addresses limitations in existing disability provisions intended to protect public employees who suffered injuries or illnesses in WTC rescue, recovery and cleanup operations.

Peter AbbateSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7735Assembly· Signed Nov 13, 2013· Approval memo.7

Relates to extending the effectiveness of a health insurance demonstration program for early retirees

Relates to extending the effectiveness of a health insurance demonstration program for early retirees and to the approval process for eligible insurers.

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5639Senate· Signed Nov 13, 2013· Signed chap.513

Authorizes New York 811, Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

Authorizes New York 811, Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status.

Lee M. ZeldinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7514Assembly· Signed Nov 13, 2013· Signed chap.515

Authorizes the East Ramapo central school district to receive certain apportionments on an accelerated basis

Authorizes the East Ramapo central school district to receive certain apportionments on an accelerated basis.

Ellen C. JaffeeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7504Assembly· Signed Nov 13, 2013· Signed chap.487

Extends provisions of law relating to foster care demonstration programs

Extends provisions of law relating to foster care demonstration programs.

Joan MillmanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7425Assembly· Vetoed Nov 13, 2013· Tabled

Requires that services eligible for the empire state film production tax credit take place in certain counties

Requires that services eligible for the empire state film production tax credit take place in certain counties.

Angelo SantabarbaraVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S5328Senate· Signed Nov 13, 2013· Signed chap.511

Designates a portion of New York state route 208 in the town of Shawangunk in Ulster county, state of New York as the Edward S. Tucker Memorial Boulevard

Designates a portion of New York state route 208 in the town of Shawangunk in Ulster county, as the "Edward S.

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7327Assembly· Vetoed Nov 13, 2013· Tabled

Requires assessment-rolls to be published and searchable on the department of finance website

Requires assessment-rolls to be published and searchable on the department of finance website.

Dan QuartVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7314Assembly· Vetoed Nov 13, 2013· Tabled

Requires assessment disclosure notices in New York City to include a description of the method of assessment

Requires assessment disclosure notices in New York City to include a description of the method of assessment.

Dan QuartVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7225Assembly· Signed Nov 13, 2013· Approval memo.6

Provides for mandatory continuing education for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychoanalysts and creative arts therapists

Provides for mandatory continuing education for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychoanalysts and creative arts therapists.

Michael DenDekkerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S5022Senate· Signed Nov 13, 2013· Signed chap.510

Authorizes the city of Middletown to enter into a contract to use delinquent tax liens as collateral for a loan

Authorizes the city of Middletown to enter into a contract to use delinquent tax liens as collateral for a loan.

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7138Assembly· Signed Nov 13, 2013· Signed chap.485

Relates to the duration of limited permits for mental health practitioners

Relates to the duration of limited permits for mental health practitioners.

Deborah GlickSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7125Assembly· Signed Nov 13, 2013· Signed chap.484

Enacts provisions relating to reduction of positions based upon seniority for sworn members of the division of correction of the Nassau county sheriff's department

Enacts provisions relating to reduction of positions based upon seniority for sworn members of the division of correction of the sheriff's department of the county of Nassau; provides that abolition…

Peter AbbateSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7061Assembly· Signed Nov 13, 2013· Signed chap.482

Relates to the exercise of a power of appointment and an authorized trustee's authority to invade trust principal

Relates to the exercise of a power of appointment and an authorized trustee's authority to invade trust principal.

Edward BraunsteinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A7062Assembly· Signed Nov 13, 2013· Signed chap.483

Relates to settlement of account by a resigning fiduciary

Relates to settlement of account by a resigning fiduciary; requires the petition show the facts upon which an application to resign is founded.

Helene WeinsteinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A6855Assembly· Signed Nov 13, 2013· Signed chap.481

Relates to investments in foreign states sponsoring terrorism

Relates to investments in foreign states sponsoring terrorism.

Sheldon SilverSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4753Senate· Signed Nov 13, 2013· Approval memo.9

Relates to payments in lieu of taxes made by certain entities for property located at 230-234 Wallace Way, Gates, New York

Relates to payments in lieu of taxes made by certain entities for property located at 230-234 Wallace Way, Gates, New York.

Joseph E. RobachSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4721Senate· Signed Nov 13, 2013· Approval memo.8

Relates to the powers of the commissioner of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services; technical amendments

Relates to the powers of the commissioner of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A6758Assembly· Signed Nov 13, 2013· Signed chap.468

Enacts the "Rockland county financing act" to authorize the county of Rockland to issue bonds

Enacts the "Rockland county deficit financing act" to authorize the county of Rockland to issue bonds.

Ellen C. JaffeeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4633Senate· Signed Nov 13, 2013· Signed chap.506

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Roc

Authorizes the town of Ramapo to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the town of Ramapo, county of Rockland.

David CarlucciSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law