Bills by

David Gantt

Assembly Member

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2015-2016 session

Sponsored bills

111 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

A10343Assembly· Moved Jun 16, 2016· Referred to rules
Relates to the adjudication of traffic infractions in the city of Rochester
Relates to the adjudication of traffic infractions in the city of Rochester; establishes the Rochester traffic violations agency.
David GanttRules Committee
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A8289Assembly· Moved Jun 15, 2016· Reported referred to codes
Relates to negligence in use or operation of vehicle attributable to owner
Relates to negligence in use or operation of vehicle attributable to owner; provides that there shall be no liability for cars loaned by dealers without a fee.
David GanttCodes Committee
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A10371Assembly· Moved Jun 8, 2016· Ordered to third reading rules cal.212

Relates to establishing an electronic registration process

Establishes an electronic registration process integrated within designated agency applications; makes related provisions.

David GanttOn the Assembly floor

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A496Assembly· Moved Jun 6, 2016· Reported referred to rules

Provides that a court may require the reexamination of certain drivers

Provides that a court may require the reexamination of certain drivers, including the administration of a road test, pursuant to section five hundred six of the vehicle and traffic law; provides for…

David GanttRules Committee

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A10453Assembly· Moved May 27, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to exemptions to laws regulating the transportation of property by motor vehicle

Relates to exemptions to laws regulating the transportation of property by motor vehicle.

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A233Assembly· Moved May 26, 2016· Advanced to third reading cal.729

Defines the term electric assisted bicycle

Defines the term "electric assisted bicycle" for purposes of the applicability of the vehicle and traffic law; requires persons sixteen years of age or older to wear a helmet when operating an…

David GanttOn the Assembly floor

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A146Assembly· Moved May 26, 2016· Advanced to third reading cal.727

Prohibits discrimination in the issuance of homeowners' insurance policies and clarifies prohibition of refusal to issue policies based solely on geographical location

Prohibits discrimination in the issuance of homeowner's insurance policies based upon the subject property's location or age of structures contained thereon; makes various provisions clarifying…

David GanttOn the Assembly floor

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A620Assembly· Moved May 25, 2016· Reported referred to codes

Increases penalties for aggravated unlicensed operation of motor vehicle in second and first degrees; in certain cases

Increases penalties for aggravated unlicensed operation of motor vehicle in second and first degrees.

David GanttCodes Committee

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A178Assembly· Moved May 25, 2016· Reported referred to ways and means

Provides that the Rochester city school district may provide transportation to pupils that live more than one-half mile from the school

Provides that the Rochester city school district may provide transportation to pupils that live more than one-half mile from the school.

David GanttWays And Means Committee

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A466Assembly· Moved May 16, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Relates to the composition of the Rochester-Genesee transportation authority

Relates to the composition of the Rochester-Genesee regional transportation authority.

David GanttCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A581Assembly· Moved May 12, 2016· Advanced to third reading cal.568

Prohibits motor vehicle rental agencies from discriminating against a person because any of the authorized operators do not have a credit card

Prohibits motor vehicle rental agencies from discriminating against a person because he or she does not have a major credit card.

David GanttOn the Assembly floor

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A22Assembly· Moved Mar 17, 2016· Referred to investigations and government operations

Creates a mechanism for taxpayers to contribute on their tax return to the homeless housing and assistance fund

Establishes the gift to the housing assistance fund; provides that on or after January 1, 2016 an individual may contribute to the housing assistance fund for homeless housing projects; requires tax…

David GanttInvestigations And Government Operations Committee

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A580Assembly· Moved Mar 9, 2016· Reported referred to codes

Requires motorcycle user to wear helmets that meet the requirements of the US department of transportation

Requires motorcycle users to wear helmets that meet the federal motor vehicle safety standards and which have been impact-tested by the U.S. department of transportation, the commissioner of motor…

David GanttCodes Committee

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A7879Assembly· Moved Mar 3, 2016· Advanced to third reading cal.421

Provides for the removal of restraints on children under 21 years of age upon entry into family court

Provides for the removal of restraints on children under 21 years of age upon entry into family court except in limited situations.

David GanttOn the Assembly floor

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A207Assembly· Moved Feb 25, 2016· Reported referred to codes

Increases the fine for illegally parking in a spot for handicapped person

Increases the fine for illegally parking in a space marked for use by handicapped persons to a range of $75 to $200 for the subsequent offense within two years.

David GanttCodes Committee

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A1258Assembly· Moved Jan 26, 2016· Referred to transportation

Limits that provision permitting the commissioner of motor vehicles to suspend the license or registration of a person whose check is dishonored

Limits the provision permitting the commissioner of motor vehicles to suspend the license or registration of a person whose check is dishonored after presented to such commissioner for payment.

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A458Assembly· Moved Jan 20, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to the comprehensive school bus driver safety training program

Provides for the transfer of a portion of fines issued for illegally passing a school bus to the comprehensive school bus driver safety training program for the study and promotion of issues…

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A8506Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Requires five hour pre-licensing course to include a motorcycle safety and awareness component, and the driver's license examination to include questions

Requires five hour pre-licensing course to include a motorcycle awareness and safety component, and the driver's license examination to include two questions concerning motorcycle awareness and…

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A7916Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the suspension of driver's licenses for unjustified failure to attend court on charge of underage possession of alcohol or to comply with court conditions after conviction for such offense

Authorizes the suspension of driver's licenses for unjustified failure to attend court on charge of underage possession of alcohol or to comply with court conditions after conviction for such offense.

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A7445Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Repeals a provision of law relating to the control of a steering mechanism; repealer

Repeals a provision of law relating to the control of a steering mechanism.

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A2366Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to governmental operations

Provides civilian review boards with the option to petition the court for an order that would permit the disclosure of all personnel records of certain officers

Provides civilian review boards with the option to petition the court for an order that would permit the disclosure of all personnel records if those records relate to an officer who was involved in…

David GanttGovernmental Operations Committee

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A1871Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

Establishes terms of members of the board of the New York state thruway authority

Establishes terms of members of the board of the thruway authority; staggers terms; provides for termination upon inauguration of a new governor unless reappointed.

David GanttCorporations, Authorities And Commissions Committee

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A1504Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Held for consideration in governmental employees

Sets internal investigative standards and practices for police officers with respect to matters of police conduct

Sets internal investigative standards and practices for police officers with respect to matters of police conduct; supersedes contrary provisions of law or collective bargaining agreements.

David GanttGovernmental Employees Committee

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A1228Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to children and families

Requires probation, investigation and diagnostic assessment of certain juvenile delinquents with discernible handicapping conditions prior to dispositional hearings

Provides that prior to a dispositional hearing the judge shall order a probation investigation and a diagnostic assessment of a juvenile delinquent whom the court reasonably finds, on the record, to…

David GanttChildren And Families Committee

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A1204Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to local governments

Enables the city of Rochester to prefer minority and women-owned businesses in awarding public contracts

Enables the city of Rochester to prefer minority and women-owned businesses in awarding public contracts where the contract for purchase of commodities and/or services is in the amount of $100,000…

David GanttLocal Governments Committee

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A1141Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to child safety seat and seat belt requirements

Relates to child safety seat and seat belt requirements; requires that safety seats be secured according to the vehicle's manual or child restraint system manufacturer's instructions and requires…

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A1147Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to computing the service payment paid to certain public transportation systems

Relates to computing the service payment paid to certain public transportation systems.

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A1125Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to local governments

Authorizes Rochester to give preference to certain minority or women-owned business enterprises in city procurement in certain cases pursuant to a city program

Authorizes Rochester to give preference to certain minority or women-owned business enterprises in city procurement in certain cases pursuant to a city program therefor; such preference shall be to…

David GanttLocal Governments Committee

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A1145Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Allows installment payments upon conviction for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle

Allows installment payments upon conviction for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A1095Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Increases penalties for driving while ability impaired

Increases penalties for driving while ability impaired for a person having been convicted of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol within the preceding five years to a misdemeanor which is…

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A1094Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· 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…

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A1078Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Grants senior citizens the option to renew motor vehicle registration for one year or two years

Provides that persons sixty-five years of age or older shall have the choice of registering their motor vehicle or renewing such registration for a period of one year or two years.

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A1079Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Authorizes the department of environmental conservation to establish certain speed limits

Authorizes the department of environmental conservation to establish certain speed limits.

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A689Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to signs on school buses

Relates to signs on school buses; authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate any necessary rules and regulations.

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A688Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to refunds for unused portion of motor vehicle registration period; repealer

Provides for partial refunding of motor vehicle registration fees where the whole registration period is not used, the plates and sticker are surrendered and proper application is made.

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A642Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to education

Relates to the powers and duties of the Rochester board of education

Relates to the powers and duties of the Rochester board of education; prohibits board members from being employed by the district within two years of serving on such board.

David GanttEducation Committee

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A630Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to expanding the definition of bus to include certain buses owned and operated for the transportation of children less than school age

Expands the definition of bus to include those owned by public or governmental agency, pre-school, nursery school or private school or privately owned and operated for compensation for the…

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A633Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Requires certain pleas of guilty to be recorded on a driver's operating record

Requires when a plea of guilty is entered in satisfaction of certain traffic charges that such fact should be recorded on the certificate required to be filed with the commissioner of motor vehicles.

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A650Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Increases the penalty for leaving the scene of an incident without reporting such incident

Increases the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident where personal injury is involved without reporting such incident from a class B to a class A misdemeanor; increases the penalty for…

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A632Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to social services

Further restricts eligibility of persons for public assistance

Further restricts eligibility of persons for public assistance to prohibit it in cases where a person is fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody or confinement for a misdemeanor charge and allows…

David GanttSocial Services Committee

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A653Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Retention of motor vehicle records

Provides for the retention of motor vehicle records; allows for the destruction of certain records.

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A619Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to aggravated unlicensed operation, gives judges discretion to impose lower sentences for second and third degree convictions

Relates to aggravated unlicensed operation; gives judges discretion to impose lower sentences for second and third degree convictions.

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A623Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to the offense of aggressive driving

Creates the crime of aggressive driving which shall be a misdemeanor; provides that any person who increases the speed of their vehicle while another person tries to pass, shall be guilty of a…

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A621Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Permits, rather than requires default judgments in cases of failure to answer

Permits, rather than requires, the filing of a default judgment in cases where a person fails to answer a traffic infraction after having been given notice by first class mail that such default…

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A622Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Relates to emergency rule with respect to the removal of vehicles from public streets and highways

Relates to emergency rule with respect to the removal of vehicles from public streets and highways.

David GanttTransportation Committee

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A624Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to health

Establishes resource level requirements for the family health plus program

Establishes resource level requirements for the family health plus program.

David GanttHealth Committee

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A611Assembly· Moved Jan 6, 2016· Referred to transportation

Sets forth minimum requirements for rental vehicles

Relates to indemnity bonds or insurance policies on rental vehicles; sets forth minimum requirements for rental vehicles; provides for a violation to be a misdemeanor and liability to third persons…

David GanttTransportation Committee

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