[{"type":"bill","id":"S588-2011","title":"Alters provision respecting filing of campaign financial disclosure statements","summary":"Broadens requirements with respect to campaign disclosure statements to require expenditures of $5,000 or more incurred in the final 10 days of an election to be reported within 24 hours to the Board of Elections and requires such statements to be filed in person or sent by express mail; also requires that all filings made during the final 15 day period prior to an election should be filed in person or sent by express mail.","billno":"S588-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"BRESLIN","committee":"ELECTIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S589-2011","title":"Authorizes the governor to fill vacancy in the office of lieutenant-governor on confirmation of both houses of the legislature","summary":"Authorizes the governor to fill vacancy in the office of lieutenant-governor on confirmation of both houses of the legislature; allows the governor to leave the state without transmitting power to lieutenant-governor and establishes the process for lieutenant-governor to act as governor during incapacitation of the governor.","billno":"S589-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"BRESLIN","committee":"JUDICIARY"},{"type":"bill","id":"S590A-2011","title":"Relates to the disclosure of monies received by members of the legislature for purposes of legal defense","summary":"Provides that contributions made by any person, firm, association or corporation to a member of the state legislature which are intended to be used by such member or on behalf of such member for the payment of legal services and other charges in connection with the legal defense of such member in any past or pending civil or criminal action shall be subject to similar monetary limitations and disclosure requirements set forth in the election law pertaining to campaign contributions.","billno":"S590A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"BRESLIN","committee":"FINANCE"},{"type":"bill","id":"S591A-2011","title":"Abolishes the Hudson river-Black river regulating district and devolves such powers to the power authority of the state of New York; repealer","summary":"Abolishes the Hudson river-Black river regulating district and devolves such powers to the power authority of the state of New York.","billno":"S591A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"BRESLIN","committee":"EDUCATION"},{"type":"bill","id":"S820-2011","title":"Extends for two years the authorization of additional sales and compensating use taxes for the county of Albany","summary":"Extends for two years the authorization of additional sales and use tax for the county of Albany from November 30, 2011 until November 30, 2013.","billno":"S820-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"BRESLIN","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"S916A-2011","title":"Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees","summary":"Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees and their dependents or reducing the employer's contributions for such insurance from May 15, 2012 until May 15, 2013; defines public employers to include the state, municipalities, school districts, and public authorities and commissions.","billno":"S916A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"BRESLIN","committee":"CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S917-2011","title":"Limits the number and type of party committees which may be formed by state committees to receive or spend contributions to support or oppose candidates","summary":"Limits the number and type of party committees which may be formed by state committees to receive or spend contributions in support or opposition to candidates for election to public office to: one committee for each of the 3 types of committees specified: state senate, state assembly and federal account.","billno":"S917-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"BRESLIN","committee":"ELECTIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S918-2011","title":"Establishes the homeless protection act which designates certain offenses against homeless persons as hate crimes","summary":"Establishes the homeless protection act which designates certain offenses against homeless persons as hate crimes; includes the definition of homelessness.","billno":"S918-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"BRESLIN","committee":"CODES"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1161-2011","title":"Enables certain members of the New York guard to be eligible to receive benefits under the recruitment incentive and retention program","summary":"Enables certain members of the New York guard to be eligible to receive benefits under the recruitment incentive and retention program.","billno":"S1161-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"BRESLIN","committee":"HIGHER EDUCATION"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1162-2011","title":"Requires the state fire prevention and building code council to implement rules and regulations requiring the use of radon-resistant features in new home construction","summary":"Requires the state fire prevention and building code council to implement rules and regulations requiring the use of radon-resistant features in new home construction.","billno":"S1162-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"BRESLIN","committee":"HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1163-2011","title":"Provides that remaining campaign accounts be transferred to the state treasury after death of a candidate","summary":"Provides that upon the death of a candidate, former candidate or holder of elective office, remaining campaign accounts be transferred to the state treasury unless a charitable organization has been designated to receive such moneys.","billno":"S1163-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"BRESLIN","committee":"ELECTIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1164-2011","title":"Authorizes the town of Guilderland, county of Albany, to elect a third town justice","summary":"Authorizes the town of Guilderland, county of Albany, to elect a third town justice.","billno":"S1164-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"BRESLIN","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"S1165A-2011","title":"Requires legislative approval of any contract between a corporation and New York state that would require the relocation of 75 or more employees across county lines","summary":"Requires legislative approval of any contract between a corporation and New York state that would require the relocation of 75 or more employees across county lines.","billno":"S1165A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"BRESLIN","committee":"JUDICIARY"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1166A-2011","title":"Establishes a task force to assess the public health impact of firearm violence and provides for the repeal thereof","summary":"Establishes a task force to assess data and information compiled by law enforcement personnel and health providers related to incidents of firearm violence and injury; provides that the task force would designate a state agency to coordinate a statewide system for reporting the nature, incidence and specific causes of firearm violence.","billno":"S1166A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"BRESLIN","committee":"FINANCE"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1187-2011","title":"Provides for the certification and training of state agency purchasing personnel","summary":"Provides for the certification and training of state agency purchasing personnel; requires the department of economic development to establish and administer a system of training, continuing education and certification of state agency purchasing personnel.","billno":"S1187-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"BRESLIN","committee":"COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1188-2011","title":"Designates dog control officers in the city of Cohoes as peace officers","summary":"Designates dog control officers in the city of Cohoes as peace officers when they are acting pursuant to their special duties.","billno":"S1188-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"BRESLIN","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"S1189A-2011","title":"Provides for a June 1 to May 31 state fiscal year; repealer","summary":"Provides for a June 1 to May 31 state fiscal year; makes administrative and transitional provisions therefor; requires that by April 15 of each year, the legislature must adopt a joint resolution that contains the maximum appropriations to each state agency for state operations, local assistance and capital construction.","billno":"S1189A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"BRESLIN","committee":"FINANCE"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1190-2011","title":"Accrual of a cause of action for libel or slander of a decedent","summary":"Provides that a cause of action for a declaratory judgement of libel or slander would accrue to the spouse, parent or child of a decedent as the result of a libel or slander which occurred after, but within five years of a decedent's death; provides that any such action must be commenced within one year of the date of the alleged libel or slander; provides that prior to the commencement of such action, the spouse, parent or child must request a retraction of such statements by registered or certified letter.","billno":"S1190-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"BRESLIN","committee":"CODES"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1191-2011","title":"Provides strict liability for medical costs resulting from a dog bite or bites; exemptions allowed for police work dogs, hearing dogs and service dogs","summary":"Provides strict liability for medical costs resulting from a dog bite or bites; allows exemptions for police work dogs, hearing dogs and service dogs; allows additional recovery where it can be proved that the dog had dangerous or vicious propensities and the owner had knowledge of such propensities.","billno":"S1191-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"BRESLIN","committee":"JUDICIARY"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1192B-2011","title":"Relates to suspending the granting of charters for proposed charter schools not acted upon prior to April 1, 2012","summary":"Relates to suspending the granting of charters for proposed charter schools not acted upon prior to April 1, 2012; provides that no further action shall be taken for charter schools where classes have not commenced prior to September 1, 2012.","billno":"S1192B-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"BRESLIN","committee":"EDUCATION"}]