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

A6554Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.205
Prevents abuse during discovery
Prevents abuse during discovery.
Edward BraunsteinSigned by Governor
Signed into law
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A6553Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.204
Relates to discretionary retention of alternate jurors after final submission of the case
Grants the court discretionary authority to retain alternate jurors after final submission of the case.
Frank SkartadosSigned by Governor
Signed into law

S4514Senate· Vetoed Jul 31, 2013· Vetoed memo.209

Relates to requirement for net metering

Prohibits an electric corporation from placing any restriction based upon a minimum load requirement for a host account, on any customer generator who otherwise meets the criteria to conduct net…

George D. MaziarzVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A6519Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.203

Creates the freelancers health plan demonstration program

Creates the freelancers health plan demonstration program; provides that such program would be a self-funded plan maintained by an association for the purpose of providing medical, surgical, or…

Sheldon SilverSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S4471Senate· Vetoed Jul 31, 2013· Vetoed memo.208

Requires workers comp hearings and pre-hearing conferences to be stenographically recorded by a stenographer in the employ of the workers' compensation board

Requires workers' compensation hearings and pre-hearing conferences to be stenographically recorded by a stenographer in the employ of the workers' compensation board.

Diane J. SavinoVetoed

Vetoed

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S4450Senate· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.264

Authorizes the town of Stockport to transfer reserve funds to the Water Fund for repayment of a loan from the Town Sewer No. 1 Fund

Authorizes the town of Stockport to transfer reserve funds to the Water Fund for repayment of a loan from the Town Sewer No. 1 Fund.

Kathleen A. MarchioneSigned by Governor

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S4402Senate· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.263

Requires the division of veterans' affairs to provide an internet connection to correlate military occupations and skills into civilian translations and terms

Requires the division of veteran's affairs to provide an internet connection to correlate military occupations and skills into civilian translations and terms.

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.Signed by Governor

Signed into law

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A6378Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.201

Relates to counterfeit and non-functional airbags

Relates to counterfeit and non-functional airbags; makes it unlawful to offer to distribute or sell, distribute or sell, a counterfeit or non-functional airbag.

Jeffrey DinowitzSigned by Governor

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A6381Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.202

Relating to providing new telephone numbers without charge for certain victims of domestic violence

Relates to providing new telephone numbers without charge for certain victims of domestic violence.

Marcos CrespoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A6366Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.200

Relates to remote net energy metering

Permits a farm operation or a non-residential customer generator which locates fuel cell electric generating net-metering equipment to designate credits to any other property owned or leased by such…

Amy PaulinSigned by Governor

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S4389Senate· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.262

Allows John R. Panichi to join the special retirement plan for sheriffs, undersheriffs and deputy sheriffs

Allows John R. Panichi to join the special retirement plan for sheriffs, undersheriffs and deputy sheriffs.

Kathleen A. MarchioneSigned by Governor

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S4344Senate· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.261

Defines and establishes the extent of relocation expenses for crime victim awards

Defines and establishes the extent of relocation expenses for crime victim awards.

Patrick M. GallivanSigned by Governor

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S4323Senate· Vetoed Jul 31, 2013· Vetoed memo.207

Provides for the administration of the state cemetery vandalism restoration, monument repair or removal and administration fund by the state cemetery board

Provides for the administration of the state cemetery vandalism restoration, monument repair or removal and administration fund by the state cemetery board; removes the state comptroller and…

Michael H. RanzenhoferVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

S4302Senate· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.260

Relates to the issuance and expiration of food processing establishment licenses

Relates to the issuance and expiration of food processing establishment licenses.

Patty RitchieSigned by Governor

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A6234Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.199

Relates to automated teller machine fee disclosure

Relates to automated teller machine fee disclosure; eliminates provisions requiring an automated teller machine operator to post a sign that a fee is imposed for the use of such machine, as well as…

Annette RobinsonSigned by Governor

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A6221Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.198

Requires directors of county veterans service agencies to be accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Requires directors of county veterans service agencies to be accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

Michelle SchimelSigned by Governor

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S4160Senate· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.259

Relates to assault on prosecutors

Relates to assault with intent to prevent a prosecutor or while the prosecutor is in performance of assigned duties is deemed assault in the 2nd degree.

Andrew J. LanzaSigned by Governor

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S4146Senate· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.258

Extends, until December 31, 2014, the authorization of residential property owners in high risk brush fire areas on Staten Island to cut and remove reeds

Extends, from December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2014, the expiration of the authorization granted to residential property owners in high risk brush fire areas on Staten Island to cut and remove…

Andrew J. LanzaSigned by Governor

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A5960Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.197

Makes a reduced rate of interest applicable to certain additions of tax resulting from discovery after filing an estate tax return of certain assets

Makes a reduced rate of interest applicable to certain additions of tax resulting from discovery after filing an estate tax return of certain assets belonging to the decedent held by the state…

Herman D. FarrellSigned by Governor

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S4101Senate· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.257

Increases the community service requirements for underage purchase of alcoholic beverages

Increases the community service requirements for underage purchase of alcoholic beverages.

Jeffrey D. KleinSigned by Governor

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A5582Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.306

Provides for the filing of a certificate of merit in certain residential foreclosure actions

Provides for the filing of a certificate of merit in any residential foreclosure action involving a home loan in which the defendant is a resident of the property subject to the foreclosure.

Helene WeinsteinSigned by Governor

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A5576Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.196

Increases certain special accidental death benefits

Increases certain special accidental death benefits paid to widows, widowers or the deceased member's children.

Margaret MarkeySigned by Governor

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S3955Senate· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.256

Relates to administrative hearings and processes for pet dealers

Relates to administrative hearings and processes as they apply to pet dealers.

Mark GrisantiSigned by Governor

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S3949Senate· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.255

Relates to the residency requirements for public health director in the county of Herkimer

Provides that the position of public health director in the county of Herkimer may be held by a person residing in an adjoining county.

James L. SewardSigned by Governor

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A5499Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.195

Extends the authorization of the county of Onondaga to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes

Extends the authorization of the county of Onondaga to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes.

William MagnarelliSigned by Governor

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S3859Senate· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.254

Authorizes the New York state thruway authority to convey certain land located in the village of Canastota, county of Madison

Authorizes the New York state thruway authority to convey certain land located in the village of Canastota, county of Madison.

John A. DeFranciscoSigned by Governor

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A5172Assembly· Vetoed Jul 31, 2013· Tabled

Requires the commissioner of general services to maintain an inventory and audit of every state-owned real property or unappropriated state land that has been sold

Requires the commissioner of general services to maintain an inventory and audit of every state-owned real property or unappropriated state land that has been sold, transferred, conveyed or…

Steven EnglebrightVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

S3806Senate· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.253

Relates to on-farm energy generation

Relates to on-farm energy generation.

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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A5012Assembly· Vetoed Jul 31, 2013· Tabled

Authorizes Jaime Laszko to elect to participate in the optional 25 year retirement plan for forest rangers

Authorizes Jaime Laczko to elect to participate in the optional 25 year retirement plan for forest rangers in the service of the department of environmental conservation.

Dan StecVetoed

Vetoed

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A4989Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.194

Relates to publishers or manufacturers providing printed instructional materials for college students with disabilities

Relates to publishers or manufacturers providing printed instructional materials for college students with disabilities, in relation to extending the provisions of such chapter.

Michael CusickSigned by Governor

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S3752Senate· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.252

Authorizes the town of Webster to transfer and convey the Robb Cemetery to the village of Webster

Authorizes the town of Webster to transfer and convey the Robb Cemetery to the village of Webster.

Michael F. NozzolioSigned by Governor

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A4963Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.193

Authorizes the town of Ticonderoga to offer a 20 year retirement plan to police officer Dale W. Quesnel, Jr.

Authorizes the town of Ticonderoga to offer a 20 year retirement plan to police officer Dale W.

Dan StecSigned by Governor

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S3723Senate· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.251

Relates to the sale of animals; brokers and dealers; fines and penalties

Relates to the sale of animals; brokers and dealers; fines and penalties.

John J. FlanaganSigned by Governor

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S3702Senate· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.250

Provides for process for rebate of real property taxes on certain real property seriously damaged by the severe storm of October 29 & 30, 2012 in cities of one million or more

Provides for process for rebate of real property taxes on residential real property seriously damaged by severe storm of October 29 & 30, 2012 in cities of one million or more.

Andrew J. LanzaSigned by Governor

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A4834Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.192

Authorizes the state liquor authority to issue a retail license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages for certain premises

Authorizes the state liquor authority to issue a retail license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages for certain premises located within 200 feet of a church.

N. Nick PerrySigned by Governor

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A4761Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.191

Authorizes the county of St. Lawrence to impose an additional 1% of sales and compensating use taxes

Authorizes the county of St. Lawrence to impose an additional 1% of sales and compensating use taxes.

Addie JenneSigned by Governor

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A4665Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.190

Authorizes the county of Ontario to apply to the federal government to establish, operate and maintain foreign trade zones within such county

Authorizes the county of Ontario to apply to the federal government to establish, operate and maintain foreign trade zones within such county.

Brian KolbSigned by Governor

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S3528Senate· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.249

Prohibits U turns within a school zone during posted hours

Prohibits U turns within a school zone during posted hours.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Signed by Governor

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A4327Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.189

Establishes demonstration program implementing speed violation monitoring systems in school speed zones by means of photo devices in N.Y. city

Authorizes the city of New York to establish a demonstration program imposing liability on owners of motor vehicles found to be in violation of the speed limit in school speed zones of the city…

Deborah GlickSigned by Governor

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A3869Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.188

Requires license and renewal applicants to indicate the type of establishment to be operated

Requires license and renewal applicants to indicate the type of establishment to be operated.

Aravella SimotasSigned by Governor

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A3357Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.187

Describes new metes and bounds for certain park land owned by and transferred by the towns of East Hampton and Southampton to the town of Southampton; repealer

Describes new metes and bounds for certain park land owned by and transferred by the towns of East Hampton and Southampton to the town of Southampton.

Fred ThieleSigned by Governor

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A3180Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.186

Relates to unlawful manufacture, production or reproduction of a vehicle identification number with intent to defraud

Relates to unlawful manufacture, production or reproduction of a vehicle identification number with intent to defraud.

Peter AbbateSigned by Governor

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A2888Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.185

Grants retroactive tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Sarah Fish

Grants retroactive tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Sarah Fish.

William MageeSigned by Governor

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S2318Senate· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.248

Includes emergency vehicles displaying certain flashing light combinations in provisions of law requiring operators of vehicles to exercise due care when approaching

Includes emergency vehicles displaying certain flashing light color combinations in provisions of law that require operators of vehicles to exercise due care when approaching.

John A. DeFranciscoSigned by Governor

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A2316Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.184

Requires facilities to perform pulse oximetry screening on newborns

Requires facilities to perform pulse oximetry screening on newborns.

Aileen GuntherSigned by Governor

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S2018Senate· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.247

Requires distribution of information on obtaining library card and application to all students

Requires distribution of information on obtaining library card and application to all students.

Hugh T. FarleySigned by Governor

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S2007Senate· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.246

Requires that persons less than eighteen years of age wear a helmet when riding a horse

Requires that persons less than eighteen years of age wear a helmet when riding a horse; imposes a $250 fine for any violation.

Kenneth P. LaValleSigned by Governor

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A1601Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.183

Relates to a program for veteran speakers in classrooms to supplement instructional and educational aspects of American military history

Directs the director of the division of veterans affairs to develop a program relating to veteran educational speakers; requires distribution of informational pamphlet to schools describing program…

William ColtonSigned by Governor

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S1895Senate· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.245

Authorizes the village of Lyons, county of Wayne, to appoint Brian M. Ritchie to the position of full-time police officer

Authorizes the village of Lyons, county of Wayne, to appoint Brian M.

Michael F. NozzolioSigned by Governor

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A1457Assembly· Signed Jul 31, 2013· Signed chap.182

Authorizes a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road for police officers employed by the towns of Suffolk

Authorizes a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road for police officers employed by the towns of Suffolk.

Fred ThieleSigned by Governor

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