Bills by

Michael Benedetto

Assembly Member

439 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →

2013-2014 session

All bills

439 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

A10168Assembly· Vetoed Dec 29, 2014· Tabled
Relates to temporary provisions for the implementation of common core learning standards
Relates to temporary provisions for the implementation of common core learning standards; provides alternative calculation methods for any classroom teacher or building principal rated as…
Catherine NolanVetoed
Vetoed
ImpactPending
OutcomeVetoed
A5788Assembly· Signed Dec 29, 2014· Approval memo.29
Relates to service animals, guide dogs, hearing dogs and service dogs; repealer
Relates to service animals, guide dogs, hearing dogs and service dogs.
Michael BenedettoSigned by Governor
Signed into law

A4611Assembly· Signed Dec 29, 2014· Approval memo.34

Relates to the ability of continuing care retirement communities to offer seniors additional service options

Relates to the ability of continuing care retirement communities to offer seniors additional service options.

Robin SchimmingerSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A6530Assembly· Vetoed Dec 17, 2014· Tabled

Requires counties and cities with a population of one million or more to prepare comprehensive emergency management plans

Requires counties and cities with a population of one million or more to prepare comprehensive emergency management plans.

Michael CusickVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A4645Assembly· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Signed chap.487

Relates to crime victim emergency awards used to replace certain medical equipment

Relates to crime victim emergency awards when the award is used to replace medical equipment necessary for the survival of the claimant.

Steven EnglebrightSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A1358Assembly· Vetoed Dec 17, 2014· Tabled

Mandates NYC Transit Authority to produce annual reports concerning actions to reduce noise

Mandates NYC Transit Authority to produce annual reports concerning actions to reduce noise.

William ColtonVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

A9346Assembly· Signed Nov 21, 2014· Signed chap.451

Relates to court ordered appraisals under fire insurance policies

Relates to court ordered appraisals under fire insurance policies.

Joseph MorelleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A10194Assembly· Moved Nov 12, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to musical instruments containing ivory or rhinoceros horn

Relates to musical instruments containing ivory or rhinoceros horn; specifies amount allowable for instruments for elephant ivory and mammoth ivory; requires documentation to show articles with…

Robert SweeneyEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A6914Assembly· Signed Nov 7, 2014· Signed chap.427

Relates to non-contributory retirement service credit for members of the New York city retirement systems called to military duty on or after September eleventh, two thousand one

Relates to non-contributory retirement service credit for members of the New York city retirement systems called to military duty on or after September eleventh, two thousand one and prior to…

Linda RosenthalSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9334Assembly· Signed Oct 30, 2014· Signed chap.423

Relates to health services in schools; pupils afflicted with allergies, diabetes, asthma or another respiratory disease

Relates to health services in schools; also relates to pupils afflicted with allergies, diabetes, asthma or another respiratory disease.

Catherine NolanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A10193Assembly· Moved Oct 27, 2014· Referred to codes

Establishes a crime for unlawful surveillance through the use of GPS or similar technology

Establishes a crime for unlawful surveillance through the use of GPS or similar technology.

Catherine NolanCodes Committee

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A5294Assembly· Signed Sep 23, 2014· Signed chap.360

Establishes the eating disorders awareness and prevention program in the department of health

Establishes the eating disorders awareness and prevention program in the department of health.

Aileen GuntherSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9124Assembly· Signed Sep 16, 2014· Signed chap.352

Authorizes nurse practitioners and physicians to administer tests to determine the presence of the hepatitis C virus

Authorizes nurse practitioners and physicians to issue non-patient specific orders to administer tests to determine the presence of the hepatitis C virus.

Kenneth ZebrowskiSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A2448Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.251

Provides that members of N.Y. city community boards need only be 16 years of age to be appointed to such board

Provides that members of community boards in NYC need only be 16 years of age to be appointed to such board.

Nily RozicSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A10144Assembly· Signed Aug 9, 2014· Signed chap.248

Authorizes the city of New York to establish reduced speed limits throughout the city and on certain designated highways

Authorizes the city of New York to establish reduced speed limits throughout the city and on certain designated highways.

Daniel O'DonnellSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A8021Assembly· Signed Aug 1, 2014· Signed chap.191

Relates to enacting Vince's law

Enacts Vince's law, relating to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Sam RobertsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8484Assembly· Signed Jul 22, 2014· Signed chap.104

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

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A8201Assembly· Signed Jul 22, 2014· Signed chap.97

Provides certain civil rights protections for interns

Provides certain civil rights protections for interns.

Daniel O'DonnellSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9718Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2014· Signed chap.67

Extends certain provisions relating to certain contracts of the New York city school construction authority

Extends certain provisions relating to certain contracts of the New York city school construction authority.

Catherine NolanSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A8479Assembly· Signed Jun 30, 2014· Signed chap.46

Extends the time limitations to commence certain actions

Extends the time limitations to commence certain actions.

Angelo SantabarbaraSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

A9731Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Ordered to third reading rules cal.566

Authorizes the city of New York to establish reduced speed limits throughout the city and on certain designated highways

Authorizes the city of New York to establish reduced speed limits throughout the city and on certain designated highways.

Daniel O'DonnellOn the Assembly floor

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A9216Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Substituted by s6887a

Relates to educational opportunities for military children; in-state tuition at colleges and universities

Amends the education law, in relation to the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children (Part A); amends the education law, in relation to in-state tuition at colleges and…

Michael BenedettoOn the Assembly floor

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A8560Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Referred to rules

Enacts Ruby's Law providing for mandatory testing of breath, blood or urine in the event of a motor vehicle collision resulting in death or injury

Enacts Ruby's Law providing for mandatory testing of breath, blood or urine in the event of a motor vehicle collision resulting in death or injury; provides immunity from civil liability for those…

Michael BenedettoRules Committee

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A8316Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Referred to rules

Provides for the payment by the state of the costs of an evaluation and early intervention services to eligible children

Provides for the payment by the state of the costs of an evaluation and early intervention services to eligible children.

Richard GottfriedRules Committee

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A7804Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Substituted by s5322a

Relates to all plumbing and electrical work performed on school buildings in Nassau or Suffolk county

Relates to all plumbing and electrical work performed on school buildings in Nassau or Suffolk county.

Robert SweeneyOn the Assembly floor

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A6974Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Substituted by s7839

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during certain periods

Provides up to three years of service credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during times of peace; removes requirement that such military service…

Amy PaulinOn the Assembly floor

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A6820Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Referred to rules

Requires mandatory health insurance coverage for prosthetic devices

Requires mandatory health insurance coverage for certain individuals with prosthetic limbs; requires coverage where the model is determined to adequately meet the medical needs of the policy holder.

Marcos CrespoRules Committee

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A6571Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Reported referred to ways and means

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…

Richard GottfriedWays And Means Committee

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A5899Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Substituted by s4095

Makes provisions for payment to certain peace officers employed by department of corrections and community supervision for salary and medical expenses while subject to sickness

Provides that peace officers employed by the department of corrections and community supervision who suffer an employment related illness shall receive their salary and medical expenses until…

James SkoufisOn the Assembly floor

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A3757Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Substituted by s122b

Elevates an intentional assault upon a school crossing guard to the class D felony of assault in the second degree

Elevates an intentional assault upon a school crossing guard to the class D felony of assault in the second degree.

Michael DenDekkerOn the Assembly floor

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A1132Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Ordered to third reading rules cal.533

Requires all motor vehicle insurers to file annual detailed financial and claim data statements with the superintendent of financial services

Requires all motor vehicle insurers to file annual detailed financial and claim data statements with the superintendent of financial services; provides all such statements shall be made available to…

Helene WeinsteinOn the Assembly floor

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A9214Assembly· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Referred to rules

Enacts the Kerry Rose Fitzsimons fire safety act

Enacts the Kerry Rose Fitzsimons fire safety act requiring interconnectable smoke detecting devices to be installed in certain residential buildings.

Michael DenDekkerRules Committee

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A7632Assembly· Moved Jun 18, 2014· Referred to rules

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service in certain hostilities in Afghanistan

Provides credit to members of public retirement systems of the state for military service in certain hostilities in Afghanistan.

William MagnarelliRules Committee

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A10145Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2014· Referred to veterans' affairs

Establishes the New York state veterans assistance program and the New York state veterans village pilot program

Establishes the New York state veteran's assistance program to coordinate mental health and substance abuse counseling, employment and job training, housing assistance, and any other related…

Michael BenedettoVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A8365Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2014· Referred to rules

Requires the New York state power authority and its employees to submit all unresolvable contract negotiations to binding arbitration

Requires the New York state power authority and its employees to submit all unresolvable contract negotiations to binding arbitration.

Peter AbbateRules Committee

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A5696Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2014· Referred to rules

Provides protection to employees and former employees from retaliatory actions by employers for the reporting of illegal business activities

Provides protection to employees and former employees from retaliatory actions by employers for the reporting of illegal business activities.

Michael BenedettoRules Committee

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A1128Assembly· Moved Jun 17, 2014· Referred to rules

Provides that in N.Y. city, the rent following the dissolution date shall be the last rent authorized for the affected dwelling

Provides that in cities with a population of one million or more, the rent following the dissolution date of Mitchell-Lama developments shall be the last rent authorized for the affected dwelling.

Linda RosenthalRules Committee

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A9562Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Substituted by s7628a

Extends deadline during which to file as having a World Trade Center condition, and modifies qualifications

Extends deadline during which to file as having a World Trade Center condition, and modifies qualifications.

Peter AbbateOn the Assembly floor

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A8957Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Substituted by s6672a

Makes various provisions to provide public awareness of means of financing long term health care

Directs the department of financial assistance to establish a public awareness program on the availability of long term health care insurance, the financing thereof and the provision of tax credits…

Mark GjonajOn the Assembly floor

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A7696Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Ordered to third reading rules cal.263

Enacts the "charter schools construction fair wages act"

Enacts the "charter schools construction fair wages act"; relates to hours, wages and supplements for work on public work projects including charter schools; and relates to contracts for charter…

Keith L.T. WrightOn the Assembly floor

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A7474Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Amend (t) and recommit to codes

Relates to prostitution offenses and services to human trafficking victims

Relates to prostitution offenses and services to human trafficking victims.

Joseph LentolCodes Committee

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A7268Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Reported referred to rules

Requires public authorities to negotiate with most qualified architectural and engineering professional firms before negotiating with other firms

Authorizes public authorities and public benefit corporations to negotiate with professional firms providing architectural or engineering services in order from the most qualified to the least…

Michael BenedettoRules Committee

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A3103Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2014· Referred to rules

Relates to the educational preparation for practice of professional nursing

Requires registered professional nurses to attain a baccalaureate degree in nursing within ten years of their initial licensure; provides exemptions for those currently licensed or enrolled in…

Joseph MorelleRules Committee

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A8653Assembly· Moved Jun 13, 2014· Amend (t) and recommit to ways and means

Relates to authorizing small business tax-deferred savings accounts

Relates to authorizing small business tax-deferred savings accounts for the purpose of investments creating or preserving jobs.

Charles LavineWays And Means Committee

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A7293Assembly· Moved Jun 12, 2014· Referred to labor

Permits an authorized physician to direct that physical therapy care may be rendered by a duly licensed physical therapist assistant

Permits an authorized physician to direct that physical therapy care may be rendered by a duly licensed physical therapist assistant.

Kenneth ZebrowskiLabor Committee

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