Bills by

George D. Maziarz

Senator

909 bills sponsored or co-sponsoredProfile and scorecard →maziarz@nysenate.gov

2013-2014 session

All bills

909 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

S7007Senate· Vetoed Dec 17, 2014· Vetoed memo.564
Directs the public service commission to conduct a study on gas and electric supply prices
Directs the public service commission to conduct a study on gas and electric supply prices during the time period commencing on November 1, 2013 and ending on April 30th, 2014.
George D. MaziarzVetoed
Vetoed
ImpactPending
OutcomeVetoed
S6799Senate· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Signed chap.521
Provides certain officers in Westchester county 75% disability benefits for injuries sustained in performance of duties as a result of an act of a civilian
Provides sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, undersheriffs and correction officers in Westchester county 75% disability benefits for injuries sustained in the performance of duties that are a result of an…
Martin J. Golden

S6619Senate· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Signed chap.520

Relates to public hearing requirements before a gas or electric corporation closes a call center

Relates to public hearing requirements before a gas or electric corporation closes a call center.

Diane J. SavinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6485Senate· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Signed chap.518

Relates to amending the combined rated capacity of fuel cell electric generating equipment

Changes the combined rated capacity of fuel cell electric generating equipment for net energy metering for non-residential customers from 1,500 kilowatts to 2,000 kilowatts.

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6138Senate· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Signed chap.517

Relates to permitted changes in rate schedules for telephone companies

Relates to permitted changes in rate schedules for telephone companies; provides that a "major change" shall mean an increase in rates, charges and rentals which would increase the aggregate…

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S5149Senate· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Signed chap.510

Relates to directing the public service commission to conduct a study on net metering programs in the state

Directs the public service commission to conduct a study to analyze the economic and environmental benefits from and the economic cost burden, if any, of the net energy metering program in this state.

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S3867Senate· Vetoed Dec 17, 2014· Vetoed memo.557

Relates to the deferral of vacation days for certain members of the retirement systems

Permits deferral of vacation days for certain members of the retirement system.

Martin J. GoldenVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

S3646Senate· Signed Dec 17, 2014· Signed chap.508

Authorizes volunteer fire and ambulance companies to receive grants for local government records management improvement

Authorizes volunteer fire and ambulance companies to receive grants for local government records management improvement.

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7779Senate· Signed Nov 21, 2014· Signed chap.473

Authorizes the alienation and sale of parkland in the town of Niagara, county of Niagara

Authorizes the alienation and sale of parkland in the town of Niagara, county of Niagara which is no longer used for park purposes.

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7224Senate· Signed Nov 21, 2014· Signed chap.469

Relates to certain subprime home loans

Relates to threshold rates for defining subprime home loans which are serviced by the federal housing administration.

Hugh T. FarleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6641Senate· Vetoed Nov 21, 2014· Vetoed memo.519

Relates to the administration of services offered by the office for people with developmental disabilities

Relates to the administration of services offered by the office for people with developmental disabilities.

David CarlucciVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

S6231Senate· Signed Nov 21, 2014· Signed chap.462

Requires the division of criminal justice services to include all sex crimes of an offender on the registered sex offender database

Requires the division of criminal justice services to include all sex crimes of an offender on the registered sex offender database.

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S4095Senate· Vetoed Nov 21, 2014· Vetoed memo.516

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…

Joseph E. RobachVetoed

Vetoed

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OutcomeVetoed

S7134Senate· Signed Oct 21, 2014· Signed chap.418

Relates to residency requirements for members of the security force employed by Kaleida Health

Relates to residency requirements for members of the security force employed by Kaleida Health.

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7026Senate· Signed Sep 4, 2014· Signed chap.344

Relates to the exemption from taxation for certain solar or wind energy systems or farm waste energy systems

Relates to the exemption from taxation for certain solar or wind energy systems or farm waste energy systems; specifies that construction of a solar or wind energy system or a farm waste energy…

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7849Senate· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.322

Relates to joint bidding on contracts for public work projects in N.Y. city

Relates to joint bidding on contracts for public work projects in cities of one million or more and may include contracts for a New York city utility interference work project.

Andrew J. LanzaSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6691Senate· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.305

Relates to the disposal of drugs, drug disposal sites and home pharmaceutical collection

Relates to the disposal of drugs, drug disposal sites and home pharmaceutical collection.

Phil BoyleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6521Senate· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.302

Relates to authorizing the town of Somerset to extend the fire protection district to encompass the village of Barker

Authorizes the town of Somerset, Niagara county to extend the boundaries of the Somerset fire protection district to encompass the village of Barker upon the abolishment of the fire department of…

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S4396Senate· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.293

Authorizes directors of soil and water conservation districts to implement preventative and control measures for the spread of invasive species

Authorizes directors of soil and water conservation districts to implement preventative and control measures for the spread of invasive species.

Catharine YoungSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S2857Senate· Signed Aug 11, 2014· Signed chap.287

Relates to maintenance of effort for state aid to public library systems

Relates to maintenance of effort for state aid to public library systems.

Hugh T. FarleySigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S1885Senate· Signed Aug 4, 2014· Signed chap.198

Prohibits people registered under the sex offender registration act from being a volunteer firefighter

Prohibits people registered under the sex offender registration act from being a volunteer firefighter; provides that a conviction that requires registration under the sex offender registration act…

John J. BonacicSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S6969Senate· Signed Jul 22, 2014· Signed chap.156

Relates to the membership of the New York state energy research and development authority

Relates to the membership of the New York state energy research and development authority.

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S2063Senate· Signed Jul 3, 2014· Signed chap.86

Relates to designating the "Youngstown Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Highway"

Designates a portion of the state highway system along state route 93 in the county of Niagara as the "Youngstown Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Highway".

George D. MaziarzSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7909Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2014· Signed chap.38

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.

Simcha FelderSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7910Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2014· Signed chap.39

Relates to updating instruction on drugs in health education courses

Relates to updating instruction on drugs in health education courses.

Jack M. MartinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7911Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2014· Signed chap.40

Relates to a heroin and opioid addiction awareness and education program

Relates to a heroin and opioid addiction awareness and education program.

Phil BoyleSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7912Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2014· Signed chap.41

Relates to insurance coverage for substance abuse disorder

Relates to insurance coverage for substance use disorder; requires health plans to use a health care provider who specializes in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment to supervise…

James L. SewardSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7908Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2014· Signed chap.37

Relates to the designation of criminal sale of a prescription for a controlled substance or a controlled substance by a practitioner or pharmacist

Relates to the designation of criminal sale of a prescription for a controlled substance or a controlled substance by a practitioner or pharmacist.

Kemp HannonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7906Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2014· Signed chap.35

Allows certain employees of the bureau of narcotic enforcement access to criminal history information

Allows certain employees of the bureau of narcotic enforcement access to criminal history information.

Jack M. MartinsSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7907Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2014· Signed chap.36

Creates the offense of prescription medication fraud and deceit

Creates the offense of prescription medication fraud and deceit.

Carl L. MarcellinoSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7904Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2014· Signed chap.33

Establishes the opioid treatment and hospital diversion demonstration program

Establishes the opioid treatment and hospital diversion demonstration program.

Kemp HannonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7903Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2014· Signed chap.32

Relates to heroin and opioid addiction wraparound services demonstration

Relates to heroin and opioid addiction wraparound services demonstration program.

David CarlucciSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7905Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2014· Signed chap.34

Relates to requiring an informational card or sheet prior to distribution of opioid antagonists in certain cases

Relates to requiring an informational card or sheet prior to distribution of opioid antagonists in certain cases.

Kathleen A. MarchioneSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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S7902Senate· Signed Jun 23, 2014· Signed chap.31

Relates to criminalizing the sale of a controlled substance by a practitioner or pharmacist

Relates to criminalizing the sale of a controlled substance by a practitioner or pharmacist.

Kemp HannonSigned by Governor

Signed into law

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OutcomeSigned into law

S7430Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to reporting requirements for various classifications of gas leaks by utility corporations

Establishes in statute reporting requirements for various classifications of gas leaks by utility corporations.

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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S7389Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Recommitted to rules

Relates to consumer protection from prescription drug reimportation

Relates to consumer protection from prescription drug reimportation and unlawful practices and enforcement and penalties.

Patrick M. GallivanRules Committee

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S7312Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Referred to ways and means

Relates to sharing gross revenues at stadiums, arenas or other places of entertainment

Authorizes the sharing of gross revenues for the sale of alcohol at stadiums, arenas or other places of entertainment with the owner or operator of the premises.

George D. MaziarzWays And Means Committee

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S6997Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Requires the medical advisory committee to establish the use of comprehensive nationally recognized treatment guidelines for all body parts or conditions

Requires the medical advisory committee to establish the use of comprehensive nationally recognized treatment guidelines for all body parts or conditions which have no recommendations by such…

Diane J. SavinoRules Committee

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S6958Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to "power purchase agreements" concerning energy technologies eligible for net metering

Relates to "power purchase agreements" concerning energy technologies eligible for net metering.

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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S6499Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to carbon dioxide allowances for biomass-fired electric generating facilities under the carbon dioxide budget trading program

Establishes that electric generating facilities that use biomass for more than 50% of its annual heat input shall not be required to obtain carbon dioxide allowances for carbon dioxide emissions…

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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S6388Senate· Moved Jun 20, 2014· Committed to rules

Relates to mandating the public service commission to establish a smart metering pilot program

Relates to mandating the public service commission to establish a smart metering pilot program.

George D. MaziarzRules Committee

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