Bills by

J. Gary Pretlow

Assembly Member

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2015-2016 session

Sponsored bills

286 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

A2685Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation
Requires a police officer or a district attorney to apply for a court order to compel a chemical test to determine blood alcohol content in certain cases
Requires court-ordered blood alcohol content testing for all drivers involved in fatal and serious physical injury accidents where there is a reasonable cause to believe an alcohol-related offense…
J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee
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A2690Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to ways and means
Relates to certain brownfield redevelopment tax credits
Relates to certain qualifying property under brownfield redevelopment tax credits.
J. Gary PretlowWays And Means Committee
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A2653Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Requires the installation and maintenance of lockout devices on lottery vending machines by licensed lottery sales agents to prevent use by minors

Requires the installation and maintenance of lockout devices on lottery vending machines by licensed lottery agents to prevent use by minors.

J. Gary PretlowWays And Means Committee

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A2680Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to higher education

Authorizes community colleges offering an associates degree program in nursing to offer a four-year bachelors degree program in nursing

Authorizes community colleges offering an associates degree program in nursing to offer a four-year bachelor degree program in nursing.

J. Gary PretlowHigher Education Committee

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A2686Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to real property taxation

Relates to real property tax lien transfers; repealer

Establishes provisions for real property tax lien transfers to assist homeowners facing foreclosure based on unpaid taxes; repeals existing provisions relating to acceptance of taxes from certain…

J. Gary PretlowReal Property Taxation Committee

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A2692Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to election law

Relates to the appointment of commissioners of elections

Relates to the appointment of commissioners of elections; provides that once a party recommends a person for commissioner of elections the local legislative body automatically approve the…

J. Gary PretlowElection Law Committee

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A2687Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to ways and means

Reduces sales tax by one percent on vehicles manufactured in the United States

Reduces sales tax on vehicles manufactured in the United States by one percent; provides that the commissioner of taxation and finance shall obtain a listing of such vehicles from the commissioner…

J. Gary PretlowWays And Means Committee

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A2648Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to excavation of underground facilities; expands the definition of "excavation" for the purposes of the protection of underground facilities

Expands the definition of "excavation" for the purposes of the protection of underground facilities.

J. Gary PretlowCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A2697Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to repeat violators who endanger the public health, safety or the environment

Relates to repeat violators who endanger the public health, safety or the environment; increases penalties for such violators.

J. Gary PretlowEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A2620Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to governmental operations

Provides for the disposal of certain information or data maintained by agencies of government including electronic records

Provides for the disposal of certain information or data maintained by agencies of government including electronic records.

J. Gary PretlowGovernmental Operations Committee

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A2634Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to labor

Excludes from definition of "employee" such services rendered by various independent contractors who service the harness racing industry

Excludes from the definition of employee such services rendered by a harness race driver, a groom or caretaker of a temporary designated trainer of a harness race horse, a shipper or transporter of…

J. Gary PretlowLabor Committee

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A2637Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Creates a distinctive plate for New York state licensed mental health counselors

Creates a distinctive plate for New York state licensed mental health counselors.

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A2598Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to election law

Prohibits political candidates from being nominated by more than one party for any public office

Prohibits political candidates from being nominated by more than one party for any public office.

J. Gary PretlowElection Law Committee

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A2586Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to economic development

Authorizes gas stations to purchase motor fuel from alternative suppliers

Authorizes gas stations to purchase motor fuel from alternative suppliers.

J. Gary PretlowEconomic Development Committee

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A2599Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to correction

Prohibits male correction officers from pat frisking female inmates

Prohibits male correction officers from pat frisking female inmates unless such officer has probable cause that a pat frisk is necessary to prevent escape or to protect other inmates or prison…

J. Gary PretlowCorrection Committee

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A2570Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the governance of the Westchester county health care corporation

Relates to the governance of the Westchester county health care corporation.

J. Gary PretlowCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A2571Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to economic development

Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of schools or playgrounds

Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of schools or playgrounds; defines "billboard".

J. Gary PretlowEconomic Development Committee

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A2559Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to racing and wagering

Relates to payments to the racing industry at the racinos receiving full casino gaming licenses

Relates to payments to the racing industry at the racinos receiving full casino gaming licenses.

J. Gary PretlowRacing And Wagering Committee

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A2545Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to higher education

Repeals and reenacts provisions on time limitations on certain actions against professional engineers, architects, other designers and construction contractors

Repeals and reenacts statute of limitation provisions on wrongful death, personal injury and property damage actions against professional engineers, architects, landscape architects, land surveyors…

J. Gary PretlowHigher Education Committee

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A2537Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to mental health

Relates to the rights of former outpatients of mental health facilities to have files sealed after ten years

Authorizes former outpatients of mental health facilities to request a court of competent jurisdiction to render an order to have their files sealed when more than ten years have elapsed since the…

J. Gary PretlowMental Health Committee

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A2526Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to higher education

Transfers any unspent funds from the regents health care professional opportunity scholarship program to the regents physician loan forgiveness program

Transfers any unspent funds from the regents health care professional opportunity scholarship program to the regents physician loan forgiveness program and provides direction to distribute these…

J. Gary PretlowHigher Education Committee

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A2531Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to higher education

Provides for the award of scholarships and loan forgiveness for dentists and podiatrists on the same terms as physicians

Provides for the award of regents scholarships and loan forgiveness for dentists and podiatrists on the same terms as physicians and dentists.

J. Gary PretlowHigher Education Committee

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A2514Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to education

Establishes an office of special education services to administer programs for children with disabilities

Establishes an office of special education services within the state education department to administer programs for children with disabilities to be headed by an assistant commissioner appointed by…

J. Gary PretlowEducation Committee

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A2510Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Provides for issuance of annual special hauling permits for trucking companies in certain circumstances on the New York state thruway in the Westchester area

Provides for issuance of annual special hauling permits for trucking companies in certain circumstances on the New York state thruway in the Westchester area.

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A2453Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to judiciary

Requires the preparation of a comprehensive economic development plan for the use of eminent domain when the primary purpose is economic development

Requires the preparation of a comprehensive economic development plan for the use of eminent domain when the primary purpose is economic development and certain residential premises are to be…

J. Gary PretlowJudiciary Committee

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A2455Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to housing

Authorizes commissioner of housing and community renewal to maintain housing registry called "Access-New York"

Authorizes commissioner of housing and community renewal to maintain housing registry of accessible or adaptable housing for disabled called "Access-New York"; provides that certain owners shall…

J. Gary PretlowHousing Committee

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A2367Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to education

Requires that health services paid for by a school district for a student attending outside the district be no greater than the district's cost

Requires that health and welfare services and facilities paid by a school district for a student attending school outside the district be no greater than the district's cost.

J. Gary PretlowEducation Committee

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A2322Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to veterans' affairs

Establishes real property tax exemption for persons in armed forces serving in hostile areas

Establishes a real property tax exemption for the primary residence of a member of the armed forces engaging in hazardous service; the state shall compensate municipalities for lost tax revenue…

J. Gary PretlowVeterans' Affairs Committee

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A2314Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to environmental conservation

Relates to the clean-up of petroleum discharges occurring during the delivery of home heating oil to a residence

Relates to the clean-up of petroleum discharges occurring during the delivery of home heating oil to a residence; any petroleum discharges shall be immediately cleaned up by the oil delivery…

J. Gary PretlowEnvironmental Conservation Committee

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A2310Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Requires passengers on school buses equipped with seat belts to wear such belts when the bus is in motion

Provides that all passengers of school buses must wear seat belts; exempts school bus attendants and others acting in a supervisory capacity from such requirement; requires that drivers announce…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A2317Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to health

Enacts the health care consumer and provider protection act relating to collective negotiations by health care providers with certain health care plans

Enacts provisions relating to collective negotiations by health care providers with certain health care plans in certain counties; applies to health benefit plans that provide benefits for medical…

J. Gary PretlowHealth Committee

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A2313Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cities

Authorizes city of Yonkers to establish one or more transportation improvement districts

Authorizes the city of Yonkers to establish one or more transportation improvement districts to improve transportation in certain critical areas of the city.

J. Gary PretlowCities Committee

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A2259Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to insurance

Relates to compensation for information concerning fraudulent insurance transaction

Provides that any person who provides information to the attorney general, a district attorney or the insurance frauds bureau concerning a fraudulent insurance transaction or with information about…

J. Gary PretlowInsurance Committee

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A2246Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to housing

Provides for the limitation of rent increases after vacancy of a rent regulated housing accommodation

Provides for the limitation of rent increases after vacancy of a housing accommodation under the Rent Regulation Reform Act of 1997 by providing that the statutory allowance in such Act replaces and…

J. Gary PretlowHousing Committee

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A2240Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to judiciary

Entitles senior citizens to a refund of any security deposit exceeding one month's rent

Limits the amount of security deposit for residential rental premises which may be charged to a senior citizen who has occupied the premises for five years or more to the equivalent of one month's…

J. Gary PretlowJudiciary Committee

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A2241Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to insurance

Requires insurers insuring property in floodplains to include damages done by wave action or windblown waves

Requires insurers insuring property in floodplains to include damages done by wave action or windblown waves and make available to all insureds who reside in single family homes in a floodplain…

J. Gary PretlowInsurance Committee

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A2219Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cities

Appropriates funds to the city of Yonkers fire department for a hazardous materials emergency response unit

Establishes and appropriates funding for a Westchester county hazardous materials emergency response demonstration unit to be located within the city of Yonkers under the jurisdiction of the…

J. Gary PretlowCities Committee

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A2206Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to governmental employees

Authorizes a public employee's contractual rights extended for six months beyond expiration date of current agreement for negotiation of new agreement

Authorizes a public employee's contractual rights be extended for up to six months beyond the expiration date of such employee's agreement for the sole purpose of negotiating a new agreement.

J. Gary PretlowGovernmental Employees Committee

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A2218Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to libraries and education technology

Relates to the Mount Vernon public library

Relates to the Mount Vernon public library by deeming such library authorized by the city of Mount Vernon, allowing for trustees to be appointed by the mayor of the city of Mount Vernon, and…

J. Gary PretlowLibraries And Education Technology Committee

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A2226Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Bans open pickup trucks on the historic ten and one-half mile section of the Bronx River Parkway

Bans open pickup trucks on the historic ten and one-half mile section of the Bronx River Parkway, beginning in the city of Yonkers and the village of Bronxville where such Parkway diverges from the…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A2220Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to cities

Authorizes a special account to create safe city streets, safe city, safe schools program in city of Yonkers

Authorizes the city of Yonkers to establish a separate fund into which revenue earmarked for the safe city, safe streets, safe schools program will be deposited.

J. Gary PretlowCities Committee

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A2213Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to governmental employees

Permits school board members who have served ten years to elect to receive state health insurance

Allows retired and current school board members who have served for ten years to receive state health insurance benefits.

J. Gary PretlowGovernmental Employees Committee

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A2195Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to health

Prohibits the advertisement of tobacco products and herbal cigarettes near schools

Prohibits advertising for tobacco products and herbal cigarettes on school grounds or within 1000 feet of the boundary line of the real property of any public or private school; provides for a civil…

J. Gary PretlowHealth Committee

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A2194Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Provides for the issuance of distinctive "The Westchester Way" license plates for an additional $25 annual fee

Provides for the issuance of distinctive "The Westchester Way" license plates for an additional $25 annual fee; provides for the service charge collected to be credited to the department of motor…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A2162Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the impoundment of any motor vehicle operated by a person who drives while ability impaired or intoxicated

Authorizes the impoundment of any motor vehicle operated by a person who drives while ability is impaired or intoxicated; provides for the imposition of towing and storage fees; provides for the…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A2163Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Authorizes a statewide toll free hotline run by the state police with reward for information leading to conviction of drunk drivers; imposes an additional surcharge on convicted drivers

Authorizes a statewide toll free hotline run by the state police with reward for reporting conduct of drivers leading to conviction of the crime of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs;…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A2165Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Directs the commissioner of motor vehicles, in conjunction with the office of court administration, to redesign uniform traffic tickets

Directs the commissioner of motor vehicles, in conjunction with the office of court administration, shall redesign the uniform traffic tickets; such new design shall include, but not be limited,…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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A2169Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to the length of time that a person on a visa can hold a New York state driver's license or learner's permit

Relates to the length of time that a person on a visa can hold a New York state driver's license or learner's permit; provides that driver's license or learner's permit shall expire upon the…

J. Gary PretlowTransportation Committee

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