[{"type":"bill","id":"S648-2011","title":"Adds medical and health insurance information within the definitions of identity theft","summary":"Adds medical and health insurance information within the definitions of identity theft.","billno":"S648-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":"CODES"},{"type":"bill","id":"S649A-2011","title":"Directs the commissioner of education to create a pilot program to improve physical education/physical activity programs in certain schools","summary":"Directs the commissioner of education to create a pilot program to improve physical education/physical activity programs in certain schools.","billno":"S649A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":"EDUCATION"},{"type":"bill","id":"S650-2011","title":"Establishes procedure for the suspension and revocation of license to carry and possess firearm if carrying while under the influence of alcohol or drugs","summary":"Establishes procedure for the suspension and revocation of license to carry and possess a firearm if a person carries loaded firearm on person in a public place while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or if a person who is so charged refuses to submit to a chemical test to determine the alcohol or drug levels in blood; requires person to successfully complete an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program as a condition of the suspension.","billno":"S650-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":"CODES"},{"type":"bill","id":"S651A-2011","title":"Prohibits banking organizations from issuing mail-loan checks without request or application therefor","summary":"Prohibits banking organizations from issuing mail-loan checks without request or application therefor; provides that failure to destroy or return a mail-loan check does not constitute an acceptance thereof; provides that mail-loan checks shall have the transaction fee and interest rate included on the check.","billno":"S651A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":"BANKS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S682-2011","title":"Permits the sealing of records of certain nonviolent misdemeanor or nonsexual misdemeanor criminal offenses","summary":"Permits the sealing of records of certain nonviolent misdemeanor or non-sexual misdemeanor criminal offenses; defines the term \"eligible misdemeanor\"; excludes certain misdemeanor offenses as eligible misdemeanors for the purposes of conditional sealing; lists certain eligibility requirements for sealing; provides an order granting sealing under this section shall restore the individual concerned, in the contemplation of the laws, to the status such individual occupied before the arrest or institution of criminal proceedings for the crime that was the subject of the sealing.","billno":"S682-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":"CODES"},{"type":"bill","id":"S683-2011","title":"Establishes the uniform mediation act","summary":"Establishes the uniform mediation act; establishes that a mediation communication is privileged and is not subject to discovery or admissible in evidence unless waived or precluded; prohibits certain reports to be made by mediators; establishes that mediation communications are confidential; requires mediators to disclose conflicts of interests.","billno":"S683-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":"JUDICIARY"},{"type":"bill","id":"S684-2011","title":"Requires the taxi and limousine commission of the city of New York to develop procedures for requiring inspection stickers to be visible to the public","summary":"Requires the taxi and limousine commission of the city of New York to develop procedures for requiring inspection stickers to be visible to the general public and indicate the date for the next subsequent inspection date.","billno":"S684-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":"CITIES"},{"type":"bill","id":"S685-2011","title":"Relates to commencement of a small claims action in New York city civil courts","summary":"Requires notice by certified mail with return receipt requested for the commencement of a small claims action in New York city civil courts.","billno":"S685-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":"JUDICIARY"},{"type":"bill","id":"S686-2011","title":"Creates a private right of action for improper debt collection procedures","summary":"Creates a private right of action for improper debt collection procedures; allows plaintiffs to recover punitive damages and reasonable attorneys' fees.","billno":"S686-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":"CONSUMER PROTECTION"},{"type":"bill","id":"S687-2011","title":"Relates to providing funding for transitional programs for students from English-speaking Caribbean countries","summary":"Relates to providing funding for transitional programs for students from English-speaking Caribbean countries who are not eligible for limited English proficiency programs.","billno":"S687-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":"EDUCATION"},{"type":"bill","id":"S688-2011","title":"Provides for the issuance of distinctive license plates for African-American veterans","summary":"Provides for the issuance of distinctive license plates for African-American veterans; provides that such distinctive license plates shall bear the words \"African-American Veteran\"; provides for a one-time service charge of $10 for each such plate.","billno":"S688-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":"TRANSPORTATION"},{"type":"bill","id":"S689-2011","title":"Provides that hospital admission registration forms include the name of school attended by school-aged patients","summary":"Provides that hospital admission registration forms include the name of school attended by school-aged patients; provides a protocol for notification to parents.","billno":"S689-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":"HEALTH"},{"type":"bill","id":"S690A-2011","title":"Authorizes the environmental control board to adjudicate disputes between adjoining real property owners over the blocking of a driveway in the city of New York","summary":"Authorizes the environmental control board to adjudicate disputes between adjoining real property owners over the blocking of a driveway, the ownership or use of which is shared by such adjoining owners in the city of New York; further appoints another hearing officer to the board who shall be an attorney; defines the term \"blocking\".","billno":"S690A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":"CITIES"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1005-2011","title":"Relates to limited-profit housing companies","summary":"Relates to limited-profit housing companies; authorizes certain companies to pay dividends or interest in excess of six percent per annum; relates to the dissolution of certain rental housing companies.","billno":"S1005-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":"HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1006-2011","title":"Prohibits landlords convicted of housing violations from claiming exemptions, credits or itemized deductions for such property on state tax returns","summary":"Prohibits landlords convicted of housing violations from claiming exemptions, credits or itemized deductions for such property on state tax returns.","billno":"S1006-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":"LOCAL GOVERNMENT"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1546-2011","title":"Authorizes an attorney to attach a lien to awards and settlement proceeds received by his or her client through alternative dispute resolution or settlement","summary":"Authorizes an attorney to attach a lien to awards and settlement proceeds received by his or her client through alternative dispute resolution or settlement negotiations.","billno":"S1546-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":""},{"type":"bill","id":"S1547-2011","title":"Requires all-way stop signs erected at all intersections immediately surrounding a public or private school in a city with a population of 1 million or more","summary":"Requires all-way stop signs erected at all intersections immediately surrounding a public or private school in a city with a population of 1 million or more.","billno":"S1547-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":"TRANSPORTATION"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1548-2011","title":"Enacts the New York state community health care investment fund act","summary":"Enacts the New York state community health care investment fund act; creates two new funds in the state finance law to be known as the New York state community health care investment fund and the New York state health care entrepreneurial stimulus fund; establishes the New York state community health care investment fund council consisting of 13 members to oversee the New York state health care community investment funds, establish the RFP process, award grants and issue an annual report.","billno":"S1548-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":"FINANCE"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1549-2011","title":"Provides for the payment of interest on prejudgment arrears child support and combined child and spousal support pursuant to a court order","summary":"Provides for the payment of interest on prejudgment arrears child support and combined child and spousal support pursuant to a court order.","billno":"S1549-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":"JUDICIARY"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1550-2011","title":"Authorizes a pilot program for enhanced prior approval of high cost diagnostic radiology services","summary":"Authorizes the commissioner of health, within fiscal year 2011-2012, to contract with high bidders to perform pilot projects to assess the feasibility of reducing medically unnecessary high cost radiological procedures and generalizing cost savings to the state through enhanced medical management and prior review of orders for diagnostic imaging.","billno":"S1550-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SAMPSON","committee":"SOCIAL SERVICES"}]