[{"type":"bill","id":"S58-2011","title":"Enacts the \"behavioral health and long-term care act\"","summary":"Enacts the \"behavioral health and long-term care act\"; provides for the establishment of a behavioral health and long-term care plan.","billno":"S58-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"DIAZ","committee":"MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES"},{"type":"bill","id":"S59A-2011","title":"Establishes the office for diversity and educational equity within the state university of New York administration","summary":"Establishes the office for diversity and educational equity within the state university of New York administration.","billno":"S59A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"DIAZ","committee":"HIGHER EDUCATION"},{"type":"bill","id":"S60-2011","title":"Provides for the expungement of unsustained allegations of abuse and the sealing of records; repealer","summary":"Provides for the expungement of unsustained allegations of abuse of persons receiving care and services in residential health care facilities and the sealing of records where the commissioner of health has determined such allegations of abuse would not be sustained; provides exceptions to such provisions.","billno":"S60-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"DIAZ","committee":"CODES"},{"type":"bill","id":"S61-2011","title":"Requires all dogs and their owners to successfully complete obedience training","summary":"Requires all dogs and their owners to successfully complete obedience training.","billno":"S61-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"DIAZ","committee":"AGRICULTURE"},{"type":"bill","id":"S62-2011","title":"Requires the micro-chipping of all dogs, excluding temporarily kept dogs; and creates a state registry to maintain contact information","summary":"Requires the micro-chipping of all dogs; creates a state registry to maintain the identification and contact information on all micro-chipped dogs; provides that such registry shall be available twenty-four hours a day.","billno":"S62-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"DIAZ","committee":"AGRICULTURE"},{"type":"bill","id":"S63A-2011","title":"Establishes a gift for preserving religious landmarks on state income tax returns, and provides for grants to preserve certain inner-city houses of worship","summary":"Establishes a gift for preserving religious landmarks option on state income tax returns; establishes the \"preserving religious landmarks fund\" into which all revenue from such gifts shall be deposited; monies shall be used to provide annual grants to religious organizations which occupy and use a historic, inner-city house of worship, for the preservation of such houses of worship.","billno":"S63A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"DIAZ","committee":"INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S93-2011","title":"Requires coverage of medical nutrition therapy by health and accident insurance policies","summary":"Requires all accident and health insurance policies to provide coverage of medical nutrition therapy; defines medical nutrition therapy to mean the nutritional diagnostic, therapy, and counseling services for the purpose of disease management which are furnished by a dietician or nutrition professional.","billno":"S93-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"DIAZ","committee":"INSURANCE"},{"type":"bill","id":"S94A-2011","title":"Relates to implementing the immigrant assistance service enforcement act","summary":"Implements the immigrant assistance service enforcement act; increases fines imposed upon those who violate laws regarding immigrant assistance services; requires certain immigrant assistance service providers to be registered with the department of state.","billno":"S94A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"DIAZ","committee":"RULES"},{"type":"bill","id":"S95-2011","title":"Establishes the \"keep effective and excellent professionals in the classroom act\"; relates to procedures for the abolition of teaching positions; repealers","summary":"Establishes the \"keep effective and excellent professionals in the classroom act\"; relates to procedures for the abolition of teaching positions in city school districts of cities having one million or more inhabitants.","billno":"S95-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"DIAZ","committee":"EDUCATION"},{"type":"bill","id":"S96-2011","title":"Requires elected officials to post certain information regarding contributions on his or her website","summary":"Requires elected officials to post certain information regarding contributions on his or her website; failure to comply with this provision of this section shall constitute a class E felony.","billno":"S96-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"DIAZ","committee":"CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S97-2011","title":"Relates to establishing the students with disabilities school choice act","summary":"Relates to establishing the students with disabilities school choice act.","billno":"S97-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"DIAZ","committee":"EDUCATION"},{"type":"bill","id":"S98A-2011","title":"Encourages voluntary, informed vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV)","summary":"Encourages, through the provision of written educational materials and consultation, the voluntary vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) for school-aged children by their parents or guardians.","billno":"S98A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"DIAZ","committee":"HEALTH"},{"type":"bill","id":"S99-2011","title":"Excludes a social security number or social security card from documentation required to be provided to renew an existing driver's license","summary":"Excludes a social security number or card from documentation required to renew an existing driver's license.","billno":"S99-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"DIAZ","committee":"VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S100-2011","title":"Relates to the use of portable electronic devices","summary":"Relates to the use of portable electronic devices.","billno":"S100-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"DIAZ","committee":"TRANSPORTATION"},{"type":"bill","id":"S108-2011","title":"Provides that stalking by technological means shall be prohibited and shall be included in the crimes of stalking in the first, second and third degrees","summary":"Provides that stalking by technological means, including illegal wiretapping, cell phones, caller ID, Internet, cameras and GPS systems, shall be prohibited and shall be included in the crimes of stalking in the first, second and third degrees.","billno":"S108-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"DIAZ","committee":"CODES"},{"type":"bill","id":"S109A-2011","title":"Authorizes department of transportation to survey areas with a high incidence of pedestrian accidents involving senior citizens","summary":"Authorizes department of transportation to conduct a statewide survey to determine areas with a high incidence of pedestrian accidents involving senior citizens; requires commissioner to undertake a comprehensive study of mitigating dangers to senior citizens in any and all areas in which the survey indicates the need to take action; requires commissioner to report recommendations and findings to the legislature and the governor on or before April 1, 2014.","billno":"S109A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"DIAZ","committee":"FINANCE"},{"type":"bill","id":"S110A-2011","title":"Establishes a senior housing task force","summary":"Establishes a senior housing task force for the purposes of conducting a state-wide assessment of senior housing needs taking into consideration the various geographical areas and different needs of the seniors in those areas and resources available in those different areas.","billno":"S110A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"DIAZ","committee":"AGING"},{"type":"bill","id":"S111-2011","title":"Relates to establishing the NYS prescription medication cost containment program","summary":"Relates to establishing the NYS prescription medication cost containment program.","billno":"S111-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"DIAZ","committee":"HEALTH"},{"type":"bill","id":"S112-2011","title":"Establishes the New York certified retirement community program within the office for the aging","summary":"Establishes the New York certified retirement community program within the office for the aging; provides for certification by the director of the office for the aging that a community is advantageous for retirees to live and that such community encourages retirees to reside therein; provides that upon certification, the office for the aging shall provide assistance to the community.","billno":"S112-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"DIAZ","committee":"AGING"},{"type":"bill","id":"S113-2011","title":"Creates a shared housing registry for senior citizens","summary":"Directs the office for the aging to create a shared housing program in consultation with the division of housing and community renewal and to maintain a registry for senior citizens who seek to find housing with seniors; requires references and an acknowledged statement as to whether they have been convicted of certain crimes.","billno":"S113-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"DIAZ","committee":"AGING"}]