Bills by

John L. Sampson

Senator

75 bills as primary sponsorProfile and scorecard →sampson@senate.state.ny.us

2013-2014 session

Sponsored bills

75 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

J5090Senate· Moved May 20, 2014· Adopted
Honoring Debbie Tiamfook upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Woman of Valor Award on May 22, 2014
John L. SampsonAdopted
Adopted
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J5092Senate· Moved May 20, 2014· Adopted
Honoring Anella A. Tummings upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Woman of Valor Award on May 22, 2014
John L. SampsonAdopted
Adopted
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S4978Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to children and families

Relates to establishing the YES annex youth organization pilot program in Brooklyn, Syracuse and Buffalo

Relates to establishing the "YES Annex youth organization pilot program" in Brooklyn, Syracuse and Buffalo.

John L. SampsonChildren And Families Committee

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S4265Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to health

Prohibits missed appointment charges where physician's office receives notice of cancellation of appointment at least one hour before time; requires disclosure

Prohibits the charging of a patient fee for a missed appointment where the physician's office receives notice of cancellation of the appointment at least one hour before the time of the appointment;…

John L. SampsonHealth Committee

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S839Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to elections

Enacts the "2013 Fair Elections Act"

Enacts the "2013 fair elections act"; relates to providing for optional partial public financing of certain election campaigns in this state; relates to identification of the source of certain…

John L. SampsonElections Committee

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S701Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Provides for free public transportation of senior citizens

Provides free public transportation for senior citizens.

John L. SampsonTransportation Committee

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S704Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Establishes procedure for the suspension and revocation of license to carry and possess firearm if carrying while under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Establishes procedure for the suspension and revocation of license to carry and possess a firearm if a person carries loaded firearm on person in a public place while under the influence of alcohol…

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S706Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to environmental conservation

Limits medical waste treatment facilities construction, prohibits issuance of permits to facilities, provides for annual review of permits issued to previously-existing facilities

Prohibits the establishment or conversion of medical waste treatment, storage, transfer or disposal facilities in any area of the state not zoned for such uses; prohibits the issuance of permits to…

John L. SampsonEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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S702Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Creates the crime of aggravated criminal conduct

Creates the class E felony of aggravated criminal conduct; provides that a person is guilty of aggravated criminal conduct when such person commits a class A misdemeanor and has been convicted of…

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S705Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to health

Outlines criteria by which the commissioner of health shall appoint a director of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome institute

Outlines criteria by which the commissioner of health shall appoint a director of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome institute.

John L. SampsonHealth Committee

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S703Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to banks

Prohibits banking organizations from issuing mail-loan checks without request or application therefor

Prohibits banking organizations from issuing mail-loan checks without request or application therefor; provides that failure to destroy or return a mail-loan check does not constitute an acceptance…

John L. SampsonBanks Committee

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S700Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to labor

Establishes a rebuttable presumption relating to daily employment of unskilled or untrained workers

Provides a rebuttable presumption of criminal negligence when an employer or contractor hires a worker or laborer on a daily basis for a building construction project or construction job and…

John L. SampsonLabor Committee

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S659Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Relates to creating a hazard

Provides that any person who shall abandon in a public place, any controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined in article 220 or 221 of the penal law, shall be guilty of creating a hazard.

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S660Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to labor

Prohibits certain retaliatory personnel action by employers

Prohibits retaliatory personnel action by an employer against an employee who discloses or threatens to disclose an activity, policy or practice of the employer or a fellow employee that is in…

John L. SampsonLabor Committee

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S656Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Makes it unlawful for any commercial operator of a motor vehicle to transport loose substances in an open vehicle without proper restraints

Makes it unlawful for any commercial operator of a motor vehicle to transport loose substances in an open vehicle without the use of a proper restraint mechanism, as approved by the commissioner of…

John L. SampsonTransportation Committee

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S658Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to cities

Requires the taxi and limousine commission of the city of New York to develop procedures for requiring inspection stickers to be visible to the public

Requires the taxi and limousine commission of the city of New York to develop procedures for requiring inspection stickers to be visible to the general public and indicate the date for the next…

John L. SampsonCities Committee

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S661Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to education

Provides that elementary and secondary school teachers may ride public transportation to and from school at no charge

Provides that elementary and secondary school teachers may ride public transportation to and from school at no charge; requires schools to provide identification cards.

John L. SampsonEducation Committee

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S662Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Establishes additional requirements for firearm license: completion of a course in firearm safety, use, maintenance, relevant laws, and first aid

Establishes additional requirements for firearm license including completion of a course in firearm safety, use, maintenance, relevant laws and first aid and upon approval by district attorney by a…

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S657Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to education

Relates to providing funding for transitional programs for students from English-speaking Caribbean countries

Relates to providing funding for transitional programs for students from English-speaking Caribbean countries who are not eligible for limited English proficiency programs.

John L. SampsonEducation Committee

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S653Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to consumer protection

Conforms state law with federal law regarding imitation weapons and provides a private right of action for individual consumers

Conforms state law with federal law regarding imitation weapons; empowers the attorney general to enforce federal standards and provides a private right of action against retailers by individual…

John L. SampsonConsumer Protection Committee

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S654Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Expands scope of criminal mischief to include cases wherein a person intentionally damages property of another with intent to harass, annoy, or alarm

Expands scope of criminal mischief to include cases wherein a person intentionally damages property of another with intent to harass, annoy, or alarm; permits offenders to be prosecuted…

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S655Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Provides that sexual abuse in the 2nd degree is a class E felony

Raises the penalty for sexual abuse in the 2nd degree from a class A misdemeanor to a class E felony.

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S652Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Adds medical and health insurance information within the definitions of identity theft

Adds medical and health insurance information within the definitions of identity theft.

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S624Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to insurance

Prohibits insurers from refusing to issue or renew, cancel, or charge or impose an increased premium for certain policies based on the breed of a dog owned

Prohibits insurers from refusing to issue or renew, cancel, or charge or impose an increased premium for homeowners' insurance policies based on the breed of a dog owned if the dog completes an…

John L. SampsonInsurance Committee

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S525Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to investigations and government operations

Provides a tax credit for qualified expenses relating to the purchase of a new bicycle

Provides a tax credit for qualified expenses relating to the purchase of new bicycles up to two hundred fifty dollars.

John L. SampsonInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S526Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to finance

Establishes the rural homeowners assistance program to assist first time, low or moderate income, or minority homeowners to avoid foreclosure; appropriation

Establishes the rural homeowners assistance program for assisting first time, low or moderate income, or minority homeowners from foreclosure by authorizing and directing the commissioner of state…

John L. SampsonFinance Committee

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S518Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Increases the penalties for identity theft crimes

Increases the penalties for identity theft crimes.

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S521Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs

Exempts veterans of World War II from any additional fees when they order license plates stating "World War II Veteran"

Exempts veterans of World War II from any additional fees when they order license plates stating "World War II Veteran".

John L. SampsonVeterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs Committee

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S522Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to cities

Authorizes the environmental control board to adjudicate disputes between adjoining real property owners over the blocking of a driveway in the city of New York

Authorizes the environmental control board to adjudicate disputes between adjoining real property owners over the blocking of a driveway, the ownership or use of which is shared by such adjoining…

John L. SampsonCities Committee

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S523Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to housing, construction and community development

Relates to the failure of auction and requirements for sale of real estate owned property

Relates to the failure of auction and requirements for sale of real estate owned property; defines terms; describes requirements for sale and penalties.

John L. SampsonHousing, Construction And Community Development Committee

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S524Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to investigations and government operations

Establishes the controlled substance treatment, prevention and enforcement fund; permits contribution to such fund on income tax return

Establishes the controlled substance treatment, prevention and enforcement fund; permits a taxpayer to contribute to such fund by indicating any whole dollar amount on his or her personal income tax…

John L. SampsonInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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S520Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Directs the division of criminal justice services to study and report on laws, rules and regulations relating to air guns

Directs the division of criminal justice services to study, review and report, to the governor and the legislature, on the laws, rules and regulation and policies relating to air rifles, air pistols…

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S517Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to education

Establishes guidelines for filing criminal complaints against students who commit crimes against other students on school grounds

Establishes guidelines for filing criminal complaints against students who commit crimes against other students on schools grounds.

John L. SampsonEducation Committee

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S519Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Eliminates defense for patronizing a prostitute in the first degree

Eliminates defense for patronizing a prostitute in the first degree.

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S527Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to transportation

Provides for the issuance of distinctive license plates for African-American veterans

Provides for the issuance of distinctive license plates for African-American veterans; provides that such distinctive license plates shall bear the words "African-American Veteran"; provides for a…

John L. SampsonTransportation Committee

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S252Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to codes

Relates to the criminal possession of a weapon; repealer

Relates to the criminal possession of a weapon and possession of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; increases certain penalties.

John L. SampsonCodes Committee

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S254Senate· Moved Jan 8, 2014· Referred to banks