[{"type":"bill","id":"A20-2011","title":"Authorizes commissioner of agriculture and markets to render an opinion to government officials on land use regulations pertaining to agricultural practices","summary":"Provides, upon the request of a municipality, farm owner or operator, the commissioner of agriculture and markets shall render an opinion to local government officials as to whether farm operations would be unreasonably restricted or regulated by proposed changes in local land use regulations, ordinances, or local laws pertaining to agricultural practices; further requires the commissioner to disclose information received from Cornell and the USDA to the municipality in which the agricultural practice is being evaluated is located.","billno":"A20-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Cahill (MS)","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A21-2011","title":"Relates to the employment of school nurses for the inspection of pupils attending certain public schools","summary":"Relates to the employment of school nurses for the inspection of pupils attending certain public schools; relates to school districts and boards of cooperative educational services.","billno":"A21-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Cahill","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A22-2011","title":"Enacts the \"New York YouthBuild demonstration program\"; appropriation","summary":"Enacts the \"New York state YouthBuild act\"; creates YouthBuild Inter-agency board, sets program requirements; authorizes the nine member board to make grants to eligible YouthBuild participants and to establish application requirements; expands the number of YouthBuild demonstration programs in New York state; appropriates $3,000,000 per year for three years therefor.","billno":"A22-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Cahill (MS)","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A23A-2011","title":"Requires the furnishing of programs and services to pupils who attend private or parochial schools or home-instructed pupils upon request of persons in parental relationship","summary":"Requires the furnishing of programs and services to pupils who attend private or parochial schools or home-instructed pupils upon request of persons in parental relation, except in cities with a population of one million or more; provides that such programs and services shall include participation in all extra-curricular activities, and participation in intraschool, intramural, and extramural athletics.","billno":"A23A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Cahill (MS)","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A24-2011","title":"Requires the public service commission to consider the economic impact of utility rates and charges","summary":"Requires consideration of evidence relating to the economic impact of major increases of rates or charges upon consumers and the areas affected by such increases of rates or charges prior to approval of any such rates or charges; establishes minimum data to be considered by the public service commission relating to such economic impact.","billno":"A24-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Cahill (MS)","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A25-2011","title":"Directs legislature to create office of public advocate","summary":"Amends constitution to direct the legislature to create office of public advocate with authority to bring civil action against the state or any of its agencies, bureaus or public authorities to protect public interest in state's natural and cultural resources.","billno":"A25-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Cahill (MS)","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A26-2011","title":"Provides that inspection reports on dam safety conform to existing public disclosure laws","summary":"Provides that inspection reports on dam safety conform to existing public disclosure laws.","billno":"A26-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Cahill","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A27A-2011","title":"Relates to utility intervenor reimbursement","summary":"Relates to utility intervenor reimbursement.","billno":"A27A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Cahill (MS)","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A28A-2011","title":"Relates to net energy metering for micro-hydroelectric generating equipment","summary":"Relates to net energy metering for micro-hydroelectric generating equipment.","billno":"A28A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Cahill","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A29-2011","title":"Establishes New York state renewable electric generation pilot programs","summary":"Establishes New York state renewable electric generation pilot programs to authorize the development of up to three hundred megawatts renewable electric capacity statewide, in order to stimulate the growth of clean, affordable and reliable sources of energy and to foster new partnerships between electric corporations, energy producers and energy customers in this state.","billno":"A29-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Cahill","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A30-2011","title":"Establishes the qualifications of director of facilities of school districts","summary":"Establishes the qualifications of director of facilities of school districts.","billno":"A30-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Cahill","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A31-2011","title":"Establishes the New York International Scholarship program and makes an appropriation therefor","summary":"Establishes the New York International Scholarship program; creates a program to supplement individuals receiving grants under the Benjamin A. Gilman International scholarship provided for under the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000 (PL 106-309) therefore allowing recipients to defray their international travel costs and extending the time spent studying abroad in a non-English speaking country for up to a full academic year; appropriates $1,000,000 therefor.","billno":"A31-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Cahill (MS)","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A32-2011","title":"Includes the alternative and complementary integration and application of scientific principles in the scope of the practice of dietetics and nutrition","summary":"Includes the alternative and complementary integration and application of scientific principles in the scope of the practice of dietetics and nutrition; provides that the primary function of a certified dietician or nutritionist shall include using nutrition for healing; further includes a certified nutrition specialist within the definition of certified dietician or certified nutritionist.","billno":"A32-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Cahill","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A33-2011","title":"Provides a tax exemption for petroleum products that are purchased for heating purposes","summary":"Provides a tax exemption for petroleum products that are purchased for heating purposes.","billno":"A33-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Cahill (MS)","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A34B-2011","title":"Relates to tax credits provided for solar energy system equipment","summary":"Relates to tax credits provided for solar energy system equipment; provides credit for the lease of solar energy equipment and the purchase of power generated by solar equipment.","billno":"A34B-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Cahill","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A56-2011","title":"Provides for procedural limits on the sale of real property by certain public officers to the state","summary":"Provides for procedural limits on the sale of real property by certain public officers to the state similar to the sale of goods and services.","billno":"A56-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Cahill","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A57-2011","title":"Requires item pricing with limited exception","summary":"Establishes a permanent state item pricing law; provides that such item pricing shall apply to food, certain paper products, certain cleaning products, and certain health and beauty aids; provides for the enforcement of item pricing by the department of agriculture and markets and by municipal directors of consumer affairs or weights and measures; provides for monetary penalties for violations; further permits a super-refund on certain items; and permits localities to enforce local laws which are more stringent than state standards.","billno":"A57-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Cahill","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A58A-2011","title":"Authorizes physicians, optometrists and ophthalmic dispensers to establish professional service corporations, limited liability companies and registered partnerships","summary":"Authorizes physicians, optometrists and ophthalmic dispensers to join together to establish professional service corporations, limited liability companies and registered limited liability partnerships.","billno":"A58A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Cahill (MS)","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A59-2011","title":"Includes net economic impact as a factor to consider in awarding state procurement contracts","summary":"Includes net economic impact as a factor to consider in awarding state procurement contracts.","billno":"A59-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Cahill","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A60-2011","title":"Clarifies the scope of protections against discrimination on the basis of disability","summary":"Clarifies the scope of protections against discrimination on the basis of disability under the New York state human rights law in the areas of employment, public accommodations and government services to be consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and the current policies and practices of the division of human rights.","billno":"A60-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Cahill (MS)","committee":""}]