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

S4529Senate· Vetoed Sep 27, 2013· Vetoed memo.226
Relates to the reentry of foster children into foster care
Relates to the reentry of foster children into foster care.
Simcha FelderVetoed
Vetoed
ImpactPending
OutcomeVetoed
S4493Senate· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.369
Enacts the "health care delivery models study act"
Enacts the "health care delivery models study act"; directs the commissioner of health to conduct a study of the current effectiveness in the delivery of health care services not presently required…
Brad Hoylman-SigalSigned by Governor
Signed into law

S4379Senate· Vetoed Sep 27, 2013· Vetoed memo.225

Exempts proceeds from service award programs for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers from personal income taxes

Exempts proceeds from service award programs for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers from personal income taxes.

Phil BoyleVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S4248Senate· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.368

Relates to access to computer systems that carry information of orders of protection and warrants of arrest

Relates to access to computer systems that carry information of orders of protection and warrants of arrest.

Martin J. GoldenSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4122Senate· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.367

Relates to payments in lieu of taxes made by certain entities for property located at One Nirvana Plaza, Forestport, New York

Relates to payments in lieu of taxes made by certain entities for property located at One Nirvana Plaza, Forestport, New York.

Joseph A. GriffoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S4110Senate· Vetoed Sep 27, 2013· Vetoed memo.224

Relates to the dissolution of union free school district number 13 in the town of Greenburgh; repealer

Relates to the dissolution of union free school district number 13 in the town of Greenburgh.

Andrea Stewart-CousinsVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A5940Assembly· Vetoed Sep 27, 2013· Tabled

Authorizes the care and treatment of injured employees by duly licensed or certified acupuncturists under the workers' compensation program

Authorizes the care and treatment of injured employees by licensed or certified acupuncturists under the workers' compensation program.

Harry B. BronsonVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A5662Assembly· Vetoed Sep 27, 2013· Tabled

Legalizes, validates, ratifies and confirms certain transportation contracts of the Schenectady city school district

Legalizes, validates, ratifies and confirms certain transportation contracts of the Schenectady city school district which were denied by the education department for failure of the district to…

Angelo SantabarbaraVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S4003Senate· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.366

Expands the list of persons designated as peace officers to include special agents with law enforcement authority of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Expands the list of persons designated as peace officers to include special agents with law enforcement authority of the U.S.

Mark GrisantiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3976Senate· Vetoed Sep 27, 2013· Vetoed memo.223

Requires all state agencies and departments to accept certain methods of payment

Requires all state agencies and departments to accept credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, money orders, and personal and business checks as a method of payment for any fee or other charge…

Andrew J. LanzaVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S3923Senate· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.365

Renames the Chautauqua Wine Trail to be the "Lake Erie Wine Country Trail"

Renames the Chautauqua Wine Trail to be the "Lake Erie Wine Country Trail".

Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A5011Assembly· Vetoed Sep 27, 2013· Tabled

Designates Lake George seasonal constables as peace officers

Designates Lake George seasonal constables as peace officers.

Dan StecVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A4614Assembly· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.347

Expands the portion of the state highway system designated as the "Shawangunk East Wine Trail"

Expands the portion of the state highway system designated as the "Shawangunk East Wine Trail".

James SkoufisSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S3145Senate· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.364

Relates to certification as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS)

Relates to certification as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS).

Liz KruegerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A4070Assembly· Vetoed Sep 27, 2013· Tabled

Creates process for local disciplinary actions against assessors

Creates a process for local disciplinary actions against assessors.

Sandy GalefVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S2871Senate· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.363

Authorizes the assessor of the city of Buffalo to accept an application for real property tax exemption from The Service Collaborative of WNY

Authorizes the assessor of the city of Buffalo to accept an application for real property tax exemption from The Service Collaborative of Western New York.

Timothy M. KennedySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S2856Senate· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.362

Relates to state aid to the conservation and preservation of library materials program

Relates to state aid to the conservation and preservation of library materials program; prohibits decreasing state aid for such program beginning in fiscal year 2014.

Hugh T. FarleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S2636Senate· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.383

Requires the secretary of state to publish local laws on the department of state website and as a supplement to the session laws; repealer

Requires the secretary of state to publish local laws on the department of state website and as a supplement to the session laws.

Kevin S. ParkerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S2316Senate· Vetoed Sep 27, 2013· Vetoed memo.221

Creates the New York state governor's council on physical fitness, sports and health; establishes a fund for the council

Creates the New York state governor's council on physical fitness, sports and health; establishes the membership of such council; creates the New York state governor's council on physical fitness,…

John A. DeFranciscoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A2371Assembly· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.346

Authorizes the diminishment of beach erosion control districts in the town of Southampton, county of Suffolk

Authorizes the diminishment of beach erosion control districts in the town of Southampton, county of Suffolk.

Fred ThieleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A2288Assembly· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.345

Relates to the election of fire district officers for the Eastchester fire district in the town of Eastchester, county of Westchester

Relates to the election of fire district officers for the Eastchester fire district in the town of Eastchester, county of Westchester.

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S2054Senate· Vetoed Sep 27, 2013· Vetoed memo.220

Requires state agencies to furnish to the legislature any strategic plans or performance reports prepared during the prior fiscal year

Requires state agencies to furnish to the governor, chair of the senate finance committee and the chair of the assembly ways and means committee any strategic plans or performance reports prepared…

George LatimerVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A2024Assembly· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.344

Redesignates the Niagara Escarpment Wine Trail and the Niagara Wine Trail as the Niagara Wine Trail Ridge and the Niagara Wine Trail Lake

Redesignates the Niagara Escarpment Wine Trail and the Niagara Wine Trail as the Niagara Wine Trail Ridge and the Niagara Wine Trail Lake and amends the boundaries of such trails.

Robin SchimmingerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A1101Assembly· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.343

Authorizes pharmacies to take back controlled substances

Authorizes pharmacies to take back controlled substances.

Aileen GuntherSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S1639Senate· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.361

Requires boating safety certificates of all persons operating a mechanically propelled vessel; repealer

Requires boating safety certificates of all persons operating a mechanically propelled vessel.

David CarlucciSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S1186Senate· Vetoed Sep 27, 2013· Vetoed memo.219

Relates to appliance and equipment energy efficiency standards

Relates to appliance and equipment energy efficiency standards; requires new or replacement consumer audio and video products purchased by or for the state or any agency thereof shall meet or exceed…

George D. MaziarzVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S1025Senate· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.382

Requires the placement of the "I Love NY" logo and website link on websites maintained by and advertisements or public service announcements disseminated by certain agencies, departments and authorities

Requires the New York state "I Love NY" logo and website link on websites to be maintained by and advertisements or public service announcements disseminated by certain agencies, departments and…

José M. SerranoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S1013Senate· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.360

Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Adirondack Coast Wine Trail"

Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Adirondack Coast Wine Trail".

Betty LittleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A365Assembly· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.342

Relates to penalties for the illegal shipment of cigarettes

Relates to penalties for the illegal shipment of cigarettes and the authority of state and local authorities to bring actions to recover civil fines for such violations.

Jeffrey DinowitzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S933Senate· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.359

Prohibits the retail sale, distribution or offer to sell at retail to any person in the state, novelty lighters

Prohibits the retail sale, distribution or offer to sell at retail to any person in the state, novelty lighters; provides definition of novelty lighters; establishes civil penalties; makes certain…

Jack M. MartinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S910Senate· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.358

Defines the scope of responsibilities of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services regarding recovery services for veterans

Defines the scope of responsibilities of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services regarding recovery services for veterans.

Kevin S. ParkerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A246Assembly· Vetoed Sep 27, 2013· Tabled

Establishes a special commission on compensation for state employees designated managerial or confidential and provides for its powers and duties

Establishes a special commission on compensation for state employees designated managerial or confidential; provides for the powers and duties of such commission.

Herman D. FarrellVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S780Senate· Vetoed Sep 27, 2013· Vetoed memo.218

Authorizes approval of certain transportation contracts of the Massapequa union free school district

Authorizes approval of certain transportation contracts of the Massapequa union free school district which failed to comply with certain filing requirements.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Vetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S774Senate· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Approval memo.2

Prohibits the sale of unsafe cribs and restricting the use of such cribs in certain settings

Prohibits the sale of unsafe cribs and restricts the use of such cribs in certain settings.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A73Assembly· Vetoed Sep 27, 2013· Tabled

Establishes a procedure to evaluate the claim of the Montaukett Indians for acknowledgment as an Indian tribe by the state of New York

Establishes a procedure to evaluate the claim of the Montaukett Indians for acknowledgment as an Indian tribe by the state of New York.

Fred ThieleVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

S696Senate· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.357

Restricts access to dextromethorphan, commonly known as DXM

Directs any retail establishment that sells any product or products containing as an active ingredient dextromethorphan, to prohibit the sale of such products to persons under the age of eighteen…

Mark GrisantiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

S337Senate· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.356

Provides for the payment of restitution to volunteer fire companies in certain instances

Provides for the payment of restitution to volunteer fire companies in certain instances.

John A. DeFranciscoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S267Senate· Signed Sep 27, 2013· Signed chap.355

Authorizes roadside farm markets to sell wine from up to two farm, special or micro-wineries located within 20 miles

Authorizes licensed roadside farm markets to sell wine from up to two farm or special wineries or micro-wineries located within 20 miles of such licensed roadside farm market.

William J. Larkin Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S3469Senate· Signed Sep 12, 2013· Signed chap.341

Establishes certain substances as schedule I stimulants controlled substances

Establishes certain substances as schedule I stimulant controlled substances.

Joseph A. GriffoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8032Assembly· Signed Sep 6, 2013· Signed chap.339

Relates to implementing an agreement between the state and an employee organization; providing for the adjustment of salaries or hourly rates of certain incumbents in the professional services negotiating un

Relates to implementing an agreement between the state and an employee organization; provides for the adjustment of salaries or hourly rates of certain incumbents in the professional services…

Peter AbbateSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5799Senate· Signed Sep 6, 2013· Signed chap.340

Implements an agreement between the state and an employee organization in the employ of the state university; appropriation

Implements an agreement between the state and an employee organization; provides for salary adjustment for certain employees in the professional service in the state university; makes an…

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7826Assembly· Signed Sep 6, 2013· Signed chap.338

Relates to leasing of property in the environs of a tennis stadium and center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in the borough of Queens

Relates to leasing of property in the environs of a tennis stadium and center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in the borough of Queens and to replace certain descriptions of property subject to such…

Jeffrion AubrySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A7592Assembly· Signed Sep 3, 2013· Signed chap.337

Relates to authorizing school districts in the town of Canaan in the county of Columbia to use real property located outside of its territorial limits

Relates to authorizing school districts in the town of Canaan in the county of Columbia to use real property located outside of its territorial limits.

Steven McLaughlinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S4097Senate· Signed Aug 31, 2013· Signed chap.336

Relates to a limited license for clinical laboratory technology

Relates to a limited license for clinical laboratory technology.

John A. DeFranciscoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A4105Assembly· Signed Aug 31, 2013· Signed chap.335

Amends chapter 29 of the laws of 2011 in relation to the effectiveness thereof

Extends the expiration of the provisions of chapter 29 of the laws of 2011 from September 1, 2013 to September 1, 2015.

Jeffrion AubrySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S3536Senate· Signed Aug 21, 2013· Signed chap.334

Relates to election canvass procedures; repealer

Relates to election canvass procedures; removes certain provisions relating to return of canvass.

Martin J. GoldenSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A6734Assembly· Signed Aug 19, 2013· Signed chap.331

Extends authorization of county of Genesee to impose an additional 1% sales and compensating use taxes until November 30, 2015

Extends from November 30, 2013 to November 30, 2015, the expiration of the authorization granted to the county of Genesee to impose an additional 1% of sales and compensating use taxes.

Stephen HawleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A6737Assembly· Signed Aug 19, 2013· Signed chap.333

Extends the additional one percent sales tax for Wayne county

Extends the additional one percent sales tax for Wayne county.

Robert OaksSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A6733Assembly· Signed Aug 19, 2013· Signed chap.330

Extends the period during which the county of Orleans is authorized to impose additional rates of sales and compensating use taxes

Extends the period during which the county of Orleans is authorized to impose additional rates of sales and compensating use taxes.

Stephen HawleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A6736Assembly· Signed Aug 19, 2013· Signed chap.332

Extends the authorization of the county of Rensselaer to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

Extends the authorization of the county of Rensselaer to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes.

John T. McDonald IIISigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law