[{"type":"bill","id":"A2392A-2011","title":"Requires every golf course to make available at least one functional cardiac defibrillator","summary":"Requires every golf course to make available at least one functional cardiac defibrillator and requires that employees of such facility be trained in its proper operation and use.","billno":"A2392A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Markey (MS)","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A4267-2011","title":"Enables senior citizens to cash social security checks without maintaining an account at the bank honoring such check","summary":"Directs every banking organization or foreign banking corporation transacting business in this state to cash properly endorsed social security checks presented by the payee, upon sufficient identification, notwithstanding the fact that such payee does not maintain an account with such organization or corporation, upon proof that such payee is sixty-two years of age or older; defines \"sufficient identification\".","billno":"A4267-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Markey (MS)","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A4268-2011","title":"Prohibits gelatin and gelatin by-products from being used in animal commercial feed","summary":"Prohibits gelatin and gelatin by-products from being used in animal commercial feed; defines \"gelatin\".","billno":"A4268-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Markey (MS)","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A4489-2011","title":"Relates to the examination of cattle for bovine spongiform encephalopathy or mad cow disease","summary":"Authorizes the commissioner to cause appropriate testing by veterinarians for ascertaining the presence or absence of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, commonly known as mad cow disease; provides for the immediate disposal of such animals as the commissioner may prescribe; further entitles the owner of such animal to indemnity if slaughtered.","billno":"A4489-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Markey","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A4490-2011","title":"Relates to the maintaining of copies of purchase invoices and labeling of all commercial feed products for ten years","summary":"Relates to the maintaining of copies of purchase invoices and labeling of all commercial feed products used in the feeding of bovine animals for ten years and requires such records to be open for inspection by the commissioner of agriculture and markets or his agent at any reasonable time.","billno":"A4490-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Markey","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A4516-2011","title":"Requires an authorized agent of the department of agriculture and markets to be present at all disposal rendering plants","summary":"Requires an authorized agent of the department of agriculture and markets to be present at all disposal rendering plants during all hours of operation.","billno":"A4516-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Markey","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A5488-2011","title":"Extends the statute of limitations in criminal and civil actions for certain sex offenses committed against a child less than eighteen years of age","summary":"Establishes the period of limitation for the prosecution of a sex offense defined in article 130 of the penal law, incest in the first, second or third degrees or use of a child in a sexual performance committed against a person less than eighteen years of age shall not begin to run until the person has reached the age of twenty-three or the offense is reported to law enforcement or the statewide central register of child abuse and maltreatment, whichever occurs earlier; allows civil claims or causes of action brought by any person for physical, psychological or other injury or condition suffered as a result of conduct that is a sex offense as defined in article 130 of or the penal law, incest or use of a child in a sexual performance committed against a child who was less that eighteen years of age at the time shall be allowed to be commenced five years after the child reaches the age of twenty-three; revives for 1 year, any such civil claim or cause of action which was barred because the applicable statute of limitations expired.","billno":"A5488-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Markey","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A5617-2011","title":"Makes it a crime to mail a substance which appears to be of a bio-chemical nature and hazardous to person's health which in fact is not","summary":"Makes it a crime to mail a substance which appears to be of a bio-chemical nature and hazardous to person's health which in fact is not; makes such crime a class E felony.","billno":"A5617-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Markey (MS)","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A5618-2011","title":"Mandates performance of autopsies for those afflicted with certain neurological symptoms","summary":"Mandates performance of autopsies for those afflicted with certain neurological symptoms, i.e. all of the following: rapidly progressing dementia, loss of motor control, and involuntary muscle movements, associated neuromuscular disturbances, insomnia, depression, confusion, personality and behavioral changes, loss of memory, loss of coordination and sight, loss of all mental capacity and loss of all physical capabilities within one year of such persons death.","billno":"A5618-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Markey (MS)","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A5619-2011","title":"Directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets to assign inspectors to perform ongoing oversight of slaughterhouses, rendering and commercial feed plants","summary":"Directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets to assign inspectors to perform ongoing oversight of slaughterhouses, rendering plants, and commercial feed plants; they shall enforce all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to sanitation and health.","billno":"A5619-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Markey","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A5620-2011","title":"Provides that commercial feed shall be deemed adultered if it contains the blood or blood product of any mammalian animal in any form","summary":"Provides that commercial feed shall be deemed adulterated if it contains the blood or blood product of any mammalian animal in any form, including but not limited to pure, derived from, or added to.","billno":"A5620-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Markey (MS)","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A5621-2011","title":"Prohibits the feeding of blood and blood products to animals","summary":"Prohibits the feeding of blood and blood products, whether cooked or uncooked, to cattle, swine, sheep, goats, or poultry; any violation makes the person guilty of a class E felony, punishable by imprisonment for not more than four years, or a fine of not more than five thousand dollars, or by both.","billno":"A5621-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Markey (MS)","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A5622-2011","title":"Creates a financial incentive for owners transporting a diseased bovine animal for testing","summary":"Permits owners of diseased bovine animals to recover actual costs incurred for engaging the services of a licensed veterinarian for an initial evaluation and examination of such animal and creates a financial incentive of one hundred and fifty percent of the actual value of such animal as determined by the commissioner for owners transporting a diseased bovine animal to Cornell University or the New York State Veterinary College at Cornell for testing for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).","billno":"A5622-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Markey (MS)","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A6068-2011","title":"Increases certain special accidental death benefits","summary":"Increases certain special accidental death benefits paid to widows, widowers or the deceased member's children.","billno":"A6068-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Markey (MS)","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A6566-2011","title":"Prohibits a person from operating a motorcycle on a public highway, road or street in this state with a child under the age of twelve on such motorcycle","summary":"Prohibits a person from operating or riding a motorcycle on a public highway, road or street in this state with a child under the age of twelve on such motorcycle.","billno":"A6566-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Markey","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A6567-2011","title":"Allows reduction of adjusted gross income on income taxes for rental value of residence for parent","summary":"Provides for the reduction of federal adjusted gross income for state personal income tax purposes by excluding an amount representing the rental value of that portion of the taxpayer's home set aside as the living quarters of the parent of the taxpayer or his spouse; provides that when the taxpayer owns his home that amount will be the amount equal to the depreciation of that portion of the taxpayer's home; requires that during the taxable year such parent must be sixty-two years of age or older, reside with the taxpayer at least 6 months a year and pay no rent and such parent qualifies as an exemption of the taxpayer.","billno":"A6567-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Markey (MS)","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A6577-2011","title":"Allows an additional personal exemption for each 65 year old or older dependent residing with a resident taxpayer","summary":"Provides a resident taxpayer an additional personal income tax exemption for each dependent residing with the taxpayer who is 65 years of age or older; and further provides that if the New York income taxes of a husband and wife are separately determined but their federal income tax is determined on a joint return, only one of them, at their option, shall be entitled to the additional exemption.","billno":"A6577-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Markey (MS)","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A6578-2011","title":"Requires school bus attendants on buses transporting certain students in the city school district of the city of New York and expands the duties of an attendant","summary":"Requires school bus attendants on buses transporting students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade in the city school district of the city of New York; further expands the duties of a school bus attendant to assist any child under the age of thirteen or any handicapped student with boarding and leaving the bus and to assist such children and students with crossing the street.","billno":"A6578-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Markey (MS)","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A6579-2011","title":"Establishes a tax credit for each child of an at-home parent","summary":"Establishes a tax credit for each child of an at-home parent; provides for appropriation to replace any funds used from education funds.","billno":"A6579-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Markey (MS)","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"A6580-2011","title":"Makes tuition-free college courses available for persons at least sixty years of age","summary":"Authorizes the trustees of the state university and community colleges to offer courses to persons 60 years of age or over without tuition and either with or without credit; provides for taking of courses on a space available basis.","billno":"A6580-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"Markey (MS)","committee":""}]