Bills by

William Colton

Assembly Member

1,076 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →

2013-2014 session

All bills

1,076 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
A9492Assembly· Signed Dec 29, 2014· Signed chap.543
Directs the department of environmental conservation to create a report to hydraulically contain and remediate the Navy Grumman plume
Directs the department of environmental conservation to create a report outlining a plan to hydraulically contain and remediate the Navy Grumman plume emanating of contaminants and chemicals in the…
Joseph Saladino

A8875Assembly· Signed Dec 29, 2014· Signed chap.540

Requires the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code to address standards for the installation and maintenance of carbon monoxide detectors in restaurants and other commercial buildings

Requires the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in restaurants and other commercial buildings in NYC.

N. Nick PerrySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8474Assembly· Signed Dec 29, 2014· Approval memo.32

Provides for notification to the state when a foster home is decertified, not renewed or a child is removed; requires evaluation to determine if home be re-opened

Provides for notification to the state when a foster home is decertified, not renewed or a child is removed; requires evaluation to determine if certificate should be issued and the home be re-opened.

Nily RozicSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8978Assembly· Vetoed Dec 17, 2014· Tabled

Relates to providing language access services to individuals relating to the tax abatement program

Relates to providing language access services to individuals relating to the tax abatement program for rent-controlled and rent-regulated property occupied by senior citizens or persons with…

Alec Brook-KrasnyVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A8918Assembly· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Approval memo.16

Provides for the local social services district to notify the office of children and family services when there is a change in the eligibility level

Provides for the local social services district to notify the office of children and family services when there is a proposed change in the financial eligibility level.

Crystal Peoples-StokesSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8921Assembly· Vetoed Dec 17, 2014· Tabled

Relates to the creation of an early learning council

Relates to the creation of an early learning council; provides support for public and private investment in early learning for children up to the age of five.

Donna LupardoVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A8790Assembly· Vetoed Dec 17, 2014· Tabled

Relates to any adoption by the department of environmental conservation of a management plan concerning mute swans

Relates to any adoption by the department of environmental conservation of a management plan concerning mute swans.

Steven CymbrowitzVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A7862Assembly· Vetoed Dec 17, 2014· Tabled

Relates to university police officers appointed by the state university of New York

Relates to university police officers appointed by the state university of New York.

Peter AbbateVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

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

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A2727Assembly· Vetoed Dec 17, 2014· Tabled

Requires sunscreen products to be labeled with best if used before dates and storage recommendations

Requires sunscreen products to be labeled with best if used before dates; authorizes the attorney general to seek injunctive relief, restitution, and civil penalties in the case of violations;…

Harvey WeisenbergVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A2089Assembly· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Approval memo.14

Relates to the investigation of crimes and crime reporting on college and university campuses

Relates to the investigation of crimes and crime reporting on college and university campuses.

Edward BraunsteinSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

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

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A280Assembly· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Signed chap.482

Enacts the metropolitan transit authority pledge to customers

Enacts the metropolitan transportation authority pledge to customers.

Ron KimSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A739Assembly· Signed Dec 15, 2014· Signed chap.479

Prohibits companion animal piercing and tattooing except done in conjunction with a medical procedure for the benefit of a companion animal

Prohibits companion animal piercing and tattooing except when done in conjunction with a medical procedure for the benefit of a companion animal.

Linda RosenthalSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9021Assembly· Signed Nov 21, 2014· Signed chap.445

Relates to the refinancing of outstanding indebtedness of certain not-for-profit hospitals

Relates to the refinancing of outstanding indebtedness of certain not-for-profit hospitals.

Maritza DavilaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8955Assembly· Signed Nov 21, 2014· Approval memo.8

Relates to credit record freezes and protected minors

Relates to credit record freezes and protected minors.

Jeffrey DinowitzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8924Assembly· Vetoed Nov 21, 2014· Tabled

Relates to the creation of the child care regulatory review task force

Relates to the creation of the child care regulatory review task force.

Aileen GuntherVetoed

Vetoed

ImpactPending

OutcomeVetoed

A4054Assembly· Signed Nov 21, 2014· Signed chap.434

Relates to certain information about special education upon entry to school

Relates to certain information about special education upon entry to school.

Harvey WeisenbergSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8231Assembly· Signed Nov 7, 2014· Signed chap.429

Prohibits the imposition of any additional fee for the issuance of a driver's license or non-driver identification card with a veteran's distinguishing mark

Prohibits the imposition of any additional fee for the issuance of a driver's license or non-driver identification card with a veteran's distinguishing mark.

Robert SweeneySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

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

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A2124Assembly· Signed Nov 7, 2014· Signed chap.425

Increases the veteran's real property tax exemption from $5000 to $7500

Increases the real property tax exemption a veteran may receive on real property purchased with eligible funds from $5,000 to $7,500 of the assessed value of such property.

Aravella SimotasSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

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

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A1000Assembly· Moved Oct 22, 2014· Enacting clause stricken

Provides that only the owner and holder of a mortgage and note, or its agent, shall have standing to commence a mortgage foreclosure action

Provides that only the owner and holder of a mortgage and note, or its agent, shall have standing to commence a mortgage foreclosure action; lack of standing shall be defense that may be raised at…

Helene WeinsteinStricken

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A10189Assembly· Moved Sep 24, 2014· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Requires a system for notifying customers of bed bug infestations on MTA subway trains and buses, within 24 hours of discovering such infestation

Requires a system for notifying customers of bed bug infestations on MTA subway trains and buses, within 24 hours of discovering such infestation.

William ColtonCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A10190Assembly· Moved Sep 24, 2014· Referred to consumer affairs and protection

Relates to the protection of personal information by businesses

Relates to the protection of personal information by businesses.

Jeffrey DinowitzConsumer Affairs And Protection Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A4741Assembly· Signed Sep 18, 2014· Signed chap.354

Relates to expanding the TRIS-free children and babies act

Relates to expanding the TRIS-free children and babies act; expands the definition of "TRIS" to include TDCPP (TRIS (1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate).

Robert SweeneySigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A10179Assembly· Moved Aug 20, 2014· Referred to social services

Relates to training and education for sustainable wage jobs and traditional and nontraditional employment in public assistance employment programs

Relates to training and education for sustainable wage jobs and traditional and non-traditional employment in public assistance employment programs.

Nily RozicSocial Services Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A8922Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.270

Relates to child care resource and referral program services

Relates to child care resource and referral program services.

Donna LupardoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8867Assembly· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.268

Includes in the definition of veterinary medicine, the treatment of dental conditions; exempts persons who can treat floating teeth of horses from licensing requirements

Includes in the definition of veterinary medicine, the treatment of dental conditions; exempts persons who can treat floating teeth of horses from licensing requirements.

William MageeSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

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

A9834Assembly· Signed Jul 22, 2014· Signed chap.134

Amends chapter 746 of the laws of 1988 extending the effectiveness of provisions relating to civil liability of vehicle owners for traffic control signal violations

Extends the effectiveness of provisions relating to civil liability of vehicle owners for traffic control signal violations.

Carl HeastieSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A8436Assembly· Signed Jul 22, 2014· Signed chap.103

Relates to vacancies on the community district education council

Relates to vacancies on the community district education council; expands eligibility to parents whose kids have been English language learner students within the preceding two years.

Daniel O'DonnellSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

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

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9206Assembly· Signed Jun 25, 2014· Signed chap.43

Relates to establishing in the counties of Nassau and Suffolk a demonstration program implementing speed violation monitoring systems in school speed zones by means of photo devices

Relates to establishing in the counties of Nassau and Suffolk a demonstration program implementing speed violation monitoring systems in school speed zones by means of photo devices; relates to…

Sheldon SilverSigned by Governor

Signed into law

ImpactPending

OutcomeSigned into law

A9720Assembly· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to assessment services for youth alleged to be suffering from substance use disorder

Relates to assessment services for youth alleged to be suffering from substance use disorder.

Donna LupardoRules Committee

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A10162Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Substituted by s7909

Relates to assessment services for youth alleged to be suffering from substance use disorder

Relates to assessment services for youth alleged to be suffering from substance use disorder.

Donna LupardoOn the Assembly floor

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A9313Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Substituted by s7008a

Prohibits emergency service providers from selling patient health information without written consent

Prohibits emergency service providers from selling patient health information without written consent.

Edward BraunsteinOn the Assembly floor

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A8812Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Substituted by s6803

Requires the court to waive any mandatory surcharge and crime victim assistance fee when it is found that the defendant is a victim of sex trafficking

Requires the court to waive any mandatory surcharge and crime victim assistance fee when it is found that the defendant is a victim of sex trafficking.

Amy PaulinOn the Assembly floor

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

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

ImpactPending

PassagePending

A4236Assembly· Moved Jun 19, 2014· Ordered to third reading rules cal.595

Extends the Catskill region to include the five counties comprising the city of New York; repealer

Extends the Catskill region off-track betting corporation to include the five counties comprising the city of New York.

J. Gary PretlowOn the Assembly floor

ImpactPending

PassagePending