Committee Meeting: Rules - Jun 21, 2012

Agenda: / Chair: Dean G. Skelos / Location: 332 CAP

Notes

This meeting will be called off the floor.*ALL BILLS REPORT DIRECT TO THIRD READING*

Bills on the Agenda

S494-2011: Adds additional objects which a person would be guilty of criminally using drug paraphernalia in the 2nd degree if he or she knowingly possesses or sells such object

Sponsor: ROBACH AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree

S562-2011: Requires investigating officers to field test and test blood alcohol levels of all drivers involved in auto accidents where serious physical injury or death occur

Sponsor: ROBACH AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to requiring breathalyzer tests of drivers involved in accidents causing serious physical injury or death

S714A-2011: Creates computer sex crimes against children

Sponsor: ROBACH AN ACT to amend the penal law and the criminal procedure law, in relation to computer sex crimes against children

S734-2011: Provides that certain camps may make inquiries of and be provided with information from the statewide central register of child abuse and maltreatment

Sponsor: ROBACH AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to the access of certain information contained in the central register of child abuse and maltreatment

S743A-2011: Includes in class A misdemeanor of dissemination of an unlawful surveillance image in the second degree, dissemination of image to porn website without consent

Sponsor: YOUNG AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to prohibiting the dissemination of any image of a person to an obscene internet website, without such person's knowledge or consent

S1835-2011: Relates to vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter

Sponsor: FLANAGAN AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter

S2936-2011: Elevates all computer tampering offenses by one degree in severity

Sponsor: LANZA AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to computer tampering

S2973-2011: Provides that disabled persons may utilize a crossbow in the taking of big game or small game, provided that they submit their disability status to the department

Sponsor: NOZZOLIO AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to the use of a mechanically equipped bow by disabled persons

S3213-2011: Provides a one time fee for the registration of historic motor vehicles

Sponsor: NOZZOLIO AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to registration fees for historic vehicles

S3742B-2011: Amends the definition of all terrain vehicles to include class one and class two all-terrain vehicles

Sponsor: GRIFFO AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the definition of all terrain vehicles

S4749-2011: Relates to the collection of prescription drug co-payments

Sponsor: DEFRANCISCO AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to the collection of prescription drug co-payments

S5490-2011: Removes the requirement of a pre-sentence investigation when a negotiated sentence of imprisonment has been agreed upon and there will be no sentence of probation imposed

Sponsor: GOLDEN AN ACT to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to the requirement of preparing pre-sentence reports and the waiver of such reports under certain circumstances, and to repeal the closing paragraph of paragraph (a) of subdivision 4 of section 390.20 of such law relating to waiver of pre-sentence reports where indeterminate sentences are to be imposed

S6466B-2011: Authorizes a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse or emergency medical technician to act as a designated camp health director

Sponsor: BONACIC AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to the provision of certain professional services to children's camps

S6524A-2011: Provides an asbestos remediation tax credit

Sponsor: GRISANTI AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to providing an asbestos remediation tax credit

S6712-2011: Establishes the crime of exploitation of an elderly person, vulnerable elderly person or incompetent or physically disabled person

Sponsor: GALLIVAN AN ACT to amend the penal law and the social services law, in relation to preventing financial exploitation of the elderly

S6743A-2011: Establishes criminal offenses for the theft and unlawful possession of a blank official New York state prescription form

Sponsor: HANNON AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to the theft and unlawful possession of a blank official New York state prescription form

S6837-2011: Establishes an angel tax credit for investors who invest in certified startup business enterprises

Sponsor: DEFRANCISCO AN ACT to amend the general municipal law and the tax law, in relation to establishing an angel tax credit for investments made in small businesses

S7019-2011: Relates to farm winery and farm distillery sales tax information return filing requirements

Sponsor: RITCHIE AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to farm winery and farm distillery sales tax information return filing requirements

S7297B-2011: Authorizes the town of New Windsor, in the county of Orange, to grant a real property tax assessment reduction for the 2011 assessment roll for a certain parcel

Sponsor: LARKIN AN ACT to authorize the town of New Windsor, in the county of Orange, to grant a retroactive real property tax assessment reduction for a certain parcel destroyed by Hurricane Irene

S7489A-2011: Relates to participation by service-connected disabled veterans and veterans with respect to state contracts

Sponsor: BALL AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to participation by service-connected disabled veterans and veterans with respect to state contracts

S7505-2011: Relates to validating certain acts of the village of Ellenville with respect to certain obligations

Sponsor: BONACIC AN ACT making findings and determinations with respect to obligations heretofore issued by the village of Ellenville, Ulster county, New York validating and legalizing same and authorizing the issue of obligations of said village with respect thereto

S7509-2011: Relates to the office of city comptroller of the city of Salamanca

Sponsor: YOUNG AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to the office of city comptroller of the city of Salamanca

S7510-2011: Extends the authority of the city of White Plains to impose an occupancy tax through December 31, 2015

Sponsor: OPPENHEIMER AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to authorizing the city of White Plains to impose an occupancy tax

S7531-2011: Authorizes the town of Amherst, county of Erie to alienate and convey certain parcels of land used as parkland and to acquire other parcels of land to replace such parkland

Sponsor: RANZENHOFER AN ACT authorizing the town of Amherst, county of Erie to alienate and convey certain parcels of land used as parkland and to acquire other parcels of land to replace such parkland

S7538-2011: Relates to the authority of district attorneys to hire and retain licensed professionals

Sponsor: SALAND AN ACT to amend the county law, in relation to the authority of district attorneys to hire and retain licensed professionals

S7595-2011: Restricts pay-per-call prize schemes

Sponsor: FUSCHILLO AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to restricting pay-per-call services

S7650-2011: Establishes a small business tax credit

Sponsor: SKELOS AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to establishing a small business tax credit

S7661-2011: Establishes a hire-now veterans tax credit

Sponsor: BALL AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to establishing a hire-now veterans tax credit

S7662-2011: Relates to a temporary annual assessment and the effectiveness of part NN of chapter 59 of the laws of 2009

Sponsor: GRISANTI AN ACT to amend the public service law, in relation to a temporary annual assessment; to amend part NN of chapter 59 of the laws of 2009 amending the public service law relating to financing operations of the department of public service, in relation to the effectiveness thereof; and to amend the public service law, in relation to reducing the amount a utility can be assessed

S7663-2011: Relates to the franchise on business corporations

Sponsor: SEWARD AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to the franchise tax on business corporations

S7664-2011: Establishes a hire-now tax credit

Sponsor: RANZENHOFER AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to establishing a hire-now tax credit

S7677-2011: Requires employers to provide emergency escape systems to firefighters

Sponsor: GRISANTI AN ACT to amend the labor law, in relation to requiring employers to provide emergency escape systems to firefighters

S7686-2011: Relates to licenses to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises

Sponsor: LIBOUS AN ACT to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to licenses to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises

S7727-2011: Creates a farm brewery license

Sponsor: RITCHIE AN ACT to amend the alcoholic beverage control law and the agriculture and markets law, in relation to the creation of a farm brewery license and to amend the tax law, in relation to farm winery, farm distillery and farm brewery sales tax information return filing requirements

S7728-2011: Establishes a beer production tax credit for beer produced within the state by a taxpayer that is registered as a distributor; repealer

Sponsor: ZELDIN AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to establishing a credit under articles 9-A and 22 of such law for beer produced within the state by a taxpayer that is registered as a distributor under article 18 of the tax law; to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to the exemption from the beer label registration fee; and to repeal subdivision 6 of section 424 of the tax law, relating to the exemption for beer produced and sold within the state by certain distributors under article 18 of the tax law

S7740-2011: Prohibits bullying and cyberbullying in public schools

Sponsor: SALAND AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to prohibiting bullying and cyberbullying in public schools

S3739A-2011: Relates to joint purchases by fire corporations

Sponsor: LAVALLE AN ACT to amend the not-for-profit corporation law, in relation to joint purchases by fire corporations

S3804A-2011: Requires each violator of "Buster's Law" to register his or her name and address with the division of criminal justice services

Sponsor: BALL AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to establishing a registry for persons convicted of violating "Buster's Law"

S4268C-2011: Relates to the licensure of private proprietary schools; repealer

Sponsor: LAVALLE AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to the licensure of private proprietary schools; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof

S5189-2011: Relates to the timing of risk level determination hearings for certain convicted sex offenders

Sponsor: AVELLA AN ACT to amend the correction law, in relation to risk level determination hearings for convicted sex offenders

S5900C-2011: Grants a local real property tax exemption to certain multiple dwellings for which construction commenced on or after October 1, 1993

Sponsor: YOUNG AN ACT to amend the real property tax law, in relation to restoration of tax exemption benefits to high density zoning districts, tax exemption benefits for new multiple dwellings and an exemption for certain multiple dwellings

S6478-2011: Relates to temporary alternative methods of financing flood relief expenses

Sponsor: BONACIC AN ACT to amend the local finance law, in relation to temporary alternative methods of financing flood relief expenses

S6751A-2011: Creates the Orangetown public library districts; repealer

Sponsor: CARLUCCI AN ACT to create the Orangetown public library districts and to repeal chapter 349 of the laws of 1973, relating to creating a library district in the town of Orangetown in the county of Rockland

S6769B-2011: Relates to the duties of providers of mammography services to notify and inform patients if a mammogram demonstrates dense breast tissue

Sponsor: FLANAGAN AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to supplemental screenings

S6969A-2011: Requires insurers and medical assistance for needy persons to provide coverage for the provision of telehealth services

Sponsor: YOUNG AN ACT to amend the public health law, the insurance law and the social services law, in relation to the provision of telehealth services

S6971A-2011: Prohibits the sale or purchase of certain items as scrap

Sponsor: GRISANTI AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to prohibiting the purchase of certain items as scrap

S7092-2011: Requires pleadings in actions arising from the conduct of a business required to be licensed by the state to set forth in the pleadings that the business was licensed

Sponsor: ZELDIN AN ACT to amend the civil practice law and rules, in relation to requiring pleadings in actions arising from the conduct of a business required to be licensed by the state to set forth in the pleadings that the business was licensed at the time the cause of action arose

S7532-2011: Authorizes the Monroe County Water Authority to lease and maintain water systems owned by the towns of Canadice and Richmond

Sponsor: GALLIVAN AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to authorizing the Monroe County Water Authority to lease and maintain water systems owned by the towns of Richmond and Canadice

S7537A-2011: Authorizes the Suffolk county water authority to sell water in bulk at public events at its regular retail rates or other reasonable rates

Sponsor: JOHNSON AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to authorizing the Suffolk county water authority to sell water in bulk at public events at its regular retail rates or other reasonable rates

S7550A-2011: Authorizes the village of Deferiet, county of Jefferson to discontinue the use of certain lands as parklands

Sponsor: RITCHIE AN ACT to authorize the village of Deferiet, county of Jefferson to discontinue the use of certain lands as parklands

S7569-2011: Relates to maintaining up-to-date photographs of sex offenders subsequent to release

Sponsor: GRIFFO AN ACT to amend the correction law, in relation to maintaining up to date photographs of sex offenders subsequent to release

S7577A-2011: Relates to leaving the scene of an incident without reporting

Sponsor: GALLIVAN AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to leaving the scene of an incident without reporting

S7589A-2011: Relates to probation in child support, delinquency, persons in need of supervision and family offense proceedings

Sponsor: SAVINO AN ACT to amend the family court act, in relation to probation in child support, juvenile delinquency, persons in need of supervision and family offense proceedings

S7595A-2011: Restricts pay-per-call prize schemes

Sponsor: FUSCHILLO AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to restricting pay-per-call services

S7602-2011: Makes technical corrections to provisions relating to the review of eligible federally qualified health center capital projects

Sponsor: HANNON AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to review of eligible federally qualified health center capital projects

S7607-2011: Authorizing a real property tax exemption application from Pelham Jewish Center in the town of Pelham, county of Westchester

Sponsor: KLEIN AN ACT authorizing a real property tax exemption application from Pelham Jewish Center in the town of Pelham, county of Westchester

S7608-2011: Extends certain provisions of law relating to the implementation of the federal individuals with disabilities education improvement act of 2004

Sponsor: FLANAGAN AN ACT to amend chapter 352 of the laws of 2005, amending the education law relating to implementation of the federal individuals with disabilities education improvement act of 2004, in relation to extending the expiration; to amend chapter 430 of the laws of 2006, amending the education law relating to implementation of the federal individuals with disabilities education improvement act of 2004, in relation to extending the expiration; and to amend chapter 378 of the laws of 2007, amending the education law relating to the implementation of the federal individuals with disabilities education improvement act of 2004, in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof

S7613-2011: Extends the effectiveness of chapter 890 of the laws of 1982, relating to establishment of certain water charges for hospitals and charities in New York City

Sponsor: LANZA AN ACT to amend chapter 890 of the laws of 1982, relating to the establishment of certain water charges for hospitals and charities in New York city, in relation to extending the effectiveness of such chapter for two additional years

S7621-2011: Relates to the conveyance of land formerly used as an armory to the city of Rome in the county of Oneida

Sponsor: GRIFFO AN ACT in relation to the conveyance of land formerly used as an armory to the city of Rome, county of Oneida

S7631B-2011: Designates NY route 781/future interstate highway 781 as the Paul Cerjan Memorial Highway

Sponsor: RITCHIE AN ACT to amend the highway law, in relation to the designation of a portion of the state highway system

S7640A-2011: Relates to the determination of adjusted base proportions in special assessing units which are cities for the fiscal year 2013

Sponsor: GOLDEN An act to amend the real property tax law, in relation to the determination of adjusted base proportions in special assessing units which are cities for the fiscal year 2013

S7647-2011: Authorizes town of Ellicottville, county of Cattaraugus to transfer funds from an unappropriated fund balance for the construction of a highway garage

Sponsor: YOUNG AN ACT to authorize the town of Ellicottville, county of Cattaraugus to transfer funds from an unappropriated fund balance for the construction of a highway garage

S7654A-2011: Authorizes the state to engage in a land exchange with NYCO Minerals, Inc. relating to certain land in the town of Lewis, county of Essex, within the forest preserve

Sponsor: LITTLE Concurrent Resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to section 1 of article 14 of the constitution, in relation to a land exchange, in the state forest preserve with NYCO Minerals, Inc.

S7660-2011: Authorizes the legislature to settle the land dispute between the state and private parties in township 40, Totten and Crossfield Purchase in Long Lake

Sponsor: LITTLE Concurrent Resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to section 1 of article 14 of the constitution, in relation to disputed title in township 40, Totten and Crossfield Purchase, in the town of Long Lake, Hamilton county

S7668-2011: Increases fines for throwing refuse on highways and adjacent lands

Sponsor: DEFRANCISCO AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to increasing fines for throwing refuse on highways and adjacent lands

S7671-2011: Enacts the "public assistance integrity act" to prohibit sale or purchase of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products or lottery tickets with public assistance benefits

Sponsor: LIBOUS AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to prohibiting the sale or purchase of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products or lottery tickets with public assistance benefits and prohibiting use of or access to such benefits in a casino, liquor store or adult entertainment facility; and to amend the state finance law, in relation to establishing the public assistance integrity fund

S7681-2011: Authorizes approval of certain transportation contracts of the Massapequa union free school district

Sponsor: FUSCHILLO AN ACT to authorize approval of certain transportation contracts of the Massapequa union free school district

S7688-2011: Relates to including emergency responders as intended victims thereby triggering aggravated or first degree murder charges

Sponsor: RITCHIE AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to the definitions of aggravated and first degree murder

S7690-2011: Relates to the sale of abandoned property location services and to restrictions on agreements to locate abandoned property

Sponsor: FUSCHILLO AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to the sale of abandoned property location services; and to amend the abandoned property law, in relation to restrictions on agreements to locate abandoned property

S7694-2011: Authorizes the New York state thruway authority to convey certain land located in the village of Canastota, county of Madison

Sponsor: DEFRANCISCO AN ACT to authorize the New York state thruway authority to convey certain land located in the village of Canastota, county of Madison

S7718A-2011: Allows school districts to allow August conference days

Sponsor: FLANAGAN AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to allowing school districts to schedule August conference days

S7720-2011: Enhances the criminal penalties for assaulting certain employees of a local social services district while in the performance of their duties

Sponsor: GOLDEN AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to protecting employees of local social services districts from assault

S7733-2011: Prohibits the use of automated sales suppression devices, zappers or phantom-ware

Sponsor: MARCELLINO AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to prohibiting the use of automated sales suppression devices, zappers or phantom-ware

S7593-2011: Authorizes the building inspector in the town of Cambria, county of Niagara, to reside outside such town

Sponsor: MAZIARZ AN ACT to amend the town law and the public officers law, in relation to authorizing the building inspector in the town of Cambria, county of Niagara, to reside outside such town

S7601-2011: Authorizes the Shiloh Baptist Church of New Rochelle to apply for a real property tax exemption

Sponsor: OPPENHEIMER AN ACT to authorize the Shiloh Baptist Church of New Rochelle to apply for a real property tax exemption for certain property in the city of New Rochelle, county of Westchester

S7606A-2011: Authorizes the city of Albany to discontinue use of lands as park lands and to dedicate new park lands

Sponsor: BRESLIN AN ACT to authorize the city of Albany to discontinue the use of certain lands as park lands

S7656A-2011: Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Adirondack Coast Wine Trail"

Sponsor: LITTLE AN ACT to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of the state highway system as the "Adirondack Coast Wine Trail"

S7674-2011: Designates a bridge on state route 20 in the town of Nassau, county of Rensselaer, as the "Staff Sergeant Derek Farley Memorial Bridge"

Sponsor: MCDONALD An act to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of the state highway system as the "Staff Sergeant Derek Farley Memorial Bridge"

S7699-2011: Directs the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to accept title to the Portageville railroad bridge

Sponsor: YOUNG AN ACT to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to directing the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to accept title to and ownership of the Portageville pedestrian bridge with the Letchworth state park

S7704-2011: Designates a portion of the Taconic State Parkway as the "Westchester County Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway"

Sponsor: BALL AN ACT to amend the highway law, in relation to designating a portion of the Taconic State Parkway as the "Westchester County Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway"

S7706A-2011: Authorizes the assessor of the county of Nassau to accept from Family Life Worship Center Inc., an application for exemption from real property taxes

Sponsor: MARTINS AN ACT in relation to authorizing the assessor of the county of Nassau to accept from Family Life Worship Center Inc. an application for exemption from real property taxes

S7739-2011: Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Sergeant Devin Snyder Memorial Highway"

Sponsor: O'MARA AN ACT to amend the highway law, in relation to the designation of the "Sergeant Devin Snyder Memorial Highway"

S7742-2011: Relates to the crime of possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child

Sponsor: GOLDEN AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to amending the crime of possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child to include knowingly accessing such material with intent to view

S7744-2011: Enacts the New York state racing franchise accountability and transparency act of 2012; repealer

Sponsor: SKELOS AN ACT to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to enacting the New York state racing franchise accountability and transparency act of 2012; to amend part A of chapter 60 of the laws of 2012 amending the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law and other laws relating to supervision and regulation of the state gaming industry, in relation to the effectiveness thereof; and to repeal certain provisions of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law relating thereto

S3096-2011: Establishes the "War on Terror expeditionary medal" for members of the armed forces or organized militia serving abroad during the war on terror

Sponsor: BALL AN ACT to amend the military law, in relation to providing for the "War on Terror expeditionary medal" to be granted to those who provided certain military service abroad

S3645D-2011: Enacts "Brittany's Law" requiring registration of violent felony offenders

Sponsor: GRIFFO AN ACT to amend the correction law, in relation to enacting "Brittany's Law"

S3957-2011: Relates to the display of certain flags upon the capitol building

Sponsor: BALL AN ACT to amend the military law and the public buildings law, in relation to the display of certain flags upon the capitol building

S4345C-2011: Requires manufacturers of thermostats to collect mercury-containing thermostats

Sponsor: GRISANTI AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, the public service law, the public authorities law, the social services law and the public housing law, in relation to the collection of mercury-containing thermostats; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

S4568-2011: Amends the requirement for the service of the commander of the Air National Guard

Sponsor: BALL AN ACT to amend the military law, in relation to the appointment of the commander of the New York air national guard

S4747-2011: Creates a bulk electricity purchasing program

Sponsor: O'MARA AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to the bulk electricity purchasing program

S5271-2011: Requires local disaster preparedness plans to include a public education component as part of disaster prevention

Sponsor: BALL AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring local disaster preparedness plans to include a public education component as part of disaster prevention

S5498A-2011: Requires parole violators to be transferred to state correctional facilities after 10 days in a local correctional facility

Sponsor: RITCHIE AN ACT to amend the correction law, in relation to parole violators

S5654A-2011: Relates to health requirements for wrestling

Sponsor: ZELDIN AN ACT to amend the education law and the public health law, in relation to Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus protection and education

S6340-2011: Relates to legalizing certain acts of the Hunter-Tannersville Central School District with respect to transportation contracts

Sponsor: SEWARD AN ACT in relation to legalizing, validating, ratifying and confirming certain acts and proceedings of the Hunter-Tannersville Central School District with respect to certain transportation contracts

S6438A-2011: Increases certain special accidental death benefits

Sponsor: GOLDEN AN ACT to amend the general municipal law and the retirement and social security law, in relation to increasing certain special accidental death benefits

S6591A-2011: Relates to tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by senior citizens or persons with disabilities

Sponsor: GOLDEN AN ACT to amend the real property tax law, in relation to tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by senior citizens or persons with disabilities

S6762A-2011: Provides that the Urban Development Corporation shall establish a Cyber Research Institute to perform research and development in cyber security

Sponsor: GRIFFO An act to authorize the New York state urban development corporation to enter into agreements to developa Cyber Research Institute

S6881-2011: Relates to creating incentives for counties to investigate and prosecute medicaid fraud

Sponsor: YOUNG AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to creating incentives for counties to investigate and prosecute medicaid fraud

S6912-2011: Relates to vacancies on boards of cooperative educational services

Sponsor: YOUNG AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to vacancies on boards of cooperative educational services

S6921C-2011: Provides for a report on energy cost savings for schools in New York state

Sponsor: RANZENHOFER AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to requiring the power authority of the state of New York produce a report detailing best practices with regard to energy cost savings for schools; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

S7022-2011: Relates to the tax on certain tobacco products

Sponsor: GOLDEN AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to the tax on certain tobacco products

S7122-2011: Relates to the provision of special education services at charter schools

Sponsor: FLANAGAN AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to charter schools providing special education services

S7278A-2011: Relates to funding of contracts of neighborhood preservation companies and not-for-profit corporations

Sponsor: YOUNG AN ACT to amend the private housing finance law, in relation to the funding for contracts of neighborhood preservation companies and not-for-profit corporations

S7323A-2011: Relates to the conveyance of land formerly used as an armory to the town of Brookhaven in the county of Suffolk

Sponsor: ZELDIN AN ACT in relation to the conveyance of land formerly used as an armory to the town of Brookhaven, county of Suffolk

S7340-2011: Relates to reimbursement for aerial spraying for mosquitoes on state land

Sponsor: RITCHIE AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to reimbursement for aerial spraying for mosquitoes on state land

S7477-2011: Authorizes Tabernacle of Praise Church to file an application for a real property tax exemption

Sponsor: PARKER AN ACT to authorize Tabernacle of Praise Church to file an application for a real property tax exemption

S7480-2011: Relates to certain tax credits and exemptions in a city having a population of one million or more

Sponsor: GOLDEN AN ACT to amend the real property tax law and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a partial abatement of real property taxes for condominiums and cooperatives, a credit for S corporations, and credits and exemptions under the commercial rent or occupancy tax, in a city having a population of one million or more

S7493A-2011: Relates to the federal electronic fund transfer act

Sponsor: GRIFFO An act to amend the uniform commercial code, in relation to clarifying the relationship between article 4-A of the code and the federal Electronic Fund Transfer Act and to clarify such article's applicability to remittance transfers under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act

S489-2011: Relates to real property tax credit for volunteer firefighters and members of volunteer ambulance companies

Sponsor: ROBACH AN ACT to amend the real property tax law, in relation to providing a tax exemption on real property owned by members of volunteer fire companies and volunteer ambulance services in a certain county

S1583A-2011: Prohibits contracts with out-of-state school districts in relation to aidable shared service

Sponsor: OPPENHEIMER AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to the prohibition of out-of-state school contracts

S2554-2011: Relates to cancellation of membership camping contracts

Sponsor: MAZIARZ AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to cancellation of membership camping contracts

S4119-2011: Elevates promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child and promoting a sexual performance by a child to be class B felonies

Sponsor: LANZA AN ACT to amend the penal law and the criminal procedure law, in relation to promoting sexual performances by a child

S4357-2011: Increases to $50,000 the cost of the construction of a building, structure or public work, above which an engineer, land surveyor or architect must be utilized

Sponsor: YOUNG AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to increasing the threshold at which certain buildings, structures and public works are required to be planned and supervised by a professional engineer, land surveyor or architect

S5104-2011: Provides for crime of non-support of a child where a parent voluntarily reduces or terminates employment or fails to seek employment

Sponsor: BALL AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to non-support of a child where parent voluntarily reduces or terminates employment

S5607-2011: Legalizes, validates, ratifies and confirms certain transportation contracts of Hamburg central school district

Sponsor: KENNEDY AN ACT to legalize, validate, ratify and confirm certain transportation contracts of the Hamburg central school district

S5693-2011: Relates to distinctive license plates issued to gold star mothers

Sponsor: GRIFFO AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to distinctive plates for gold star mothers

S6132A-2011: Establishes offense for the electronic stalking of minors

Sponsor: KLEIN AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to the electronic stalking of a minor, criminal impersonation by means of electronic communications and aggravated harassment by means of electronic communication

S6726-2011: Requires facilities to perform pulse oximetry screening on newborns

Sponsor: LARKIN AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to requiring facilities to perform pulse oximetry screening on newborns

S6967A-2011: Designates the New York state route 9P bridge over Fish Creek linking the city of Saratoga Springs and the town of Saratoga as the Saratoga County Veterans Memorial Bridge

Sponsor: MCDONALD AN ACT to amend the highway law, in relation to designating the New York state route 9P bridge over Fish Creek linking the city of Saratoga Springs and the town of Saratoga as the "Saratoga County Veterans' Memorial Bridge"

S7032A-2011: Designates a portion of New York state route 7 as the Brigadier General James Kenney Memorial Highway

Sponsor: MCDONALD AN ACT to amend the highway law, in relation to designating that portion of New York state route 7 which constitutes the causeway over the Tomhannock Reservoir in the town of Pittstown in Rensselaer county, state of New York as the "Brigadier General James Kenney Memorial Highway"

S7246-2011: Amends chapter 658 of 2002, to extend provisions relating to citizenship requirements for permanent certification as a teacher

Sponsor: FLANAGAN AN ACT to amend chapter 658 of the laws of 2002, amending the education law, relating to citizenship requirements for permanent certification as a teacher, in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof

S7252-2011: Includes the Sons of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary in the definition of "club," extending certain provisions to such groups

Sponsor: MARCELLINO AN ACT to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to including the Sons of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary as a club

S7255C-2011: Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain unappropriated state land to the Hoosick Area Partnership for Parents and Youth

Sponsor: MCDONALD AN ACT to authorize the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain unappropriated state land to the Hoosick Area Partnership for Parents and Youth for community programs

S7279A-2011: Relates to annual professional performance review plans submitted by the highest performing ten percent of school districts

Sponsor: MARTINS AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to annual professional performance review plans submitted by the highest performing ten percent of school districts

S7427A-2011: Authorizes the town of Clifton Park to discontinue the use of certain park land and lease such land for use of a wireless communications facility

Sponsor: MCDONALD AN ACT in relation to authorizing the town of Clifton Park in the county of Saratoga, to discontinue the use of certain park land and lease such land for use of a wireless communications facility

S7469-2011: Provides eligibility for dormitory authority financing for construction of capital facilities for the Mamakating library district

Sponsor: BONACIC AN ACT to amend chapter 672 of the laws of 1993, amending the public authorities law relating to the construction and financing of facilities for certain public libraries, in relation to including the Mamakating library district within the provisions of such chapter

S7498-2011: Validates, ratifies and confirms certain bonds issued by the village of Dansville, in the county of Livingston, and authorizes issuance of further bonds

Sponsor: YOUNG AN ACT making certain findings and determinations with respect to certain bond anticipation notes issued by the village of Dansville, in the county of Livingston, validating and legalizing the same, and authorizing the issuance of obligations of such village with respect thereto

S7534-2011: Relates to the Empire state commercial production tax credit

Sponsor: GOLDEN AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to Empire state commercial and digital gaming media production tax credit

S7548-2011: Relates to adoptions from a foreign country

Sponsor: SALAND AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law and the public health law, in relation to adoptions from a foreign country

S7561-2011: Relates to obligations for certain taxes by captive insurance companies

Sponsor: MCDONALD AN ACT to amend the insurance law, in relation to obligations for certain taxes

S7629-2011: Relates to certain residency requirements for certain positions

Sponsor: MAZIARZ AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to residency requirements for certain positions

S7633-2011: Permits certain motor vehicles on a section of public road within a distance of approximately 1.65 miles from exit 20 of the New York state thruway

Sponsor: BONACIC AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to permitting certain motor vehicles on a certain segment of public roads

S7636-2011: Relates to the commercial display of human remains

Sponsor: ALESI AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to the commercial display of human remains

S7657-2011: Directs the department of transportation to keep open the high-occupancy vehicle lane on certain areas of I-278 for twenty-four hour periods

Sponsor: SAVINO AN ACT directing the department of transportation to keep certain roadways open

S7659-2011: Implements the settlement of land disputes between the state and private parties with regard to parcels in township 40, Totten and Crossfield Purchase, Long Lake

Sponsor: LITTLE AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to providing for the settlement of a land dispute between the state and private parties with regard to parcels in township 40, Totten and Crossfield Purchase, in the town of Long Lake, county of Hamilton

S7695-2011: Extends through January 1, 2015, provisions authorizing the operation of certain leased craft without a boating safety certificate

Sponsor: LITTLE AN ACT to amend chapter 138 of the laws of 1998 amending the navigation law and the state finance law relating to the operation of personal watercraft and specialty prop-craft, in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof

S7698-2011: Authorizes the alteration of school district boundaries; repealer

Sponsor: LAVALLE AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to the alteration of school district boundaries; and to repeal such provisions upon expiration thereof

S7731-2011: Provides that municipalities made coterminous may qualify for certain tax programs

Sponsor: BONACIC AN ACT to amend the state finance law, in relation to providing that municipalities made coterminous may qualify for the citizen empowerment tax credit and the local government citizens re-organization empowerment grant program

S7746-2011: Permits an insurer to rescind or retroactively cancel a policy in circumstance involving an accident staged to defraud an insurer

Sponsor: GOLDEN AN ACT to amend the insurance law and the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to permitting an insurer to rescind or retroactively cancel a policy in certain circumstances

S7747-2011: Relates to compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state correctional officers and certain other employees; appropriation; repealer

Sponsor: ROBACH AN ACT to amend the civil service law and the state finance law, in relation to compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state correctional officers and certain other employees employed within the state department of corrections and community supervision; authorizing funding of joint labor-management committees; implementing an agreement between the state and an employee organization; making an appropriation therefor; and repealing certain provisions of the civil service law relating thereto

S7749-2011: Enacts the "protection of people with special needs act"; repealer

Sponsor: MCDONALD AN ACT to amend the executive law, the criminal procedure law, the correction law and the public health law, in relation to establishing the justice center for the protection of people with special needs; to repeal article 45 of the mental hygiene law, relating to the state commission on quality of care and advocacy for persons with disabilities; and establishing the justice center medical review board (Part A); to amend the social services law, in relation to the protection of vulnerable persons (Part B); to amend the county law and the mental hygiene law, in relation to reports of abuse or neglect of individuals in certain facilities and programs and repealing certain provisions of the mental hygiene law relating thereto; and to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to reports of abuse and mistreatment of vulnerable persons in residential care and repealing certain provisions of such law relating thereto (Part C); to amend the social services law, in relation to the definition of abused and maltreated child; in relation to mandatory reporting; in relation to the statewide central register of child abuse and maltreatment and access to such register; in relation to making technical corrections relating thereto; and repealing section 412-a, and other provisions of such law relating thereto (Part D); to amend the education law and the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the protection of pupils in residential care from abuse, neglect and maltreatment (Part E); to amend the mental hygiene law, the executive law and the social services law, in relation to review of criminal history information concerning certain prospective providers, employees, and individuals credentialed by the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services (Part F); to amend the penal law, in relation to certain crimes of abuse, neglect or endangering the welfare of certain incompetent, physically disabled, or vulnerable persons (Part G); and to amend chapter 606 of the laws of 2011, amending the mental hygiene law relating to creating an abuse prevention notification system, in relation to creating an abuse prevention notification system; and to repeal chapter 6 of the laws of 2012, amending chapter 606 of the laws of 2011, amending the mental hygiene law relating to an abuse prevention notification system (Part H)

S149B-2011: Relates to tax credits provided for solar energy system equipment

Sponsor: MAZIARZ AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to tax credits provided for solar energy system equipment

S2005A-2011: Expands the amount of information available about registered sex offenders on the division of criminal justice services website

Sponsor: SKELOS AN ACT to amend the correction law, in relation to the registration of sex offenders

S2935B-2011: Establishes requirements for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants

Sponsor: LAVALLE AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to mandatory continuing competency requirements for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants

S3760-2011: Increases the penalties for persons leaving the scene of a boating accident

Sponsor: DEFRANCISCO AN ACT to amend the navigation law, in relation to increasing the penalties for persons leaving the scene of a boating accident without making a report

S3808B-2011: Authorizes certain pharmacists to administer immunizations

Sponsor: FUSCHILLO AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to authorizing a licensed pharmacist and certified nurse practitioner to administer certain immunizing agents; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

S5224B-2011: Relates to the ability of continuing care retirement communities to offer seniors additional service options

Sponsor: RANZENHOFER AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to ability of continuing care retirement communities to offer seniors additional service options

S5356D-2011: Provides for the certification by the education department of certified registered nurse anesthetists

Sponsor: YOUNG AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to certification of certified registered nurse anesthetists

S5404A-2011: Authorizes certain wholesalers authorized to sell beer at retail for off premises consumption to also sell certain grocery items

Sponsor: MARTINS AN ACT to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to permitting the holder of a wholesaler's license to sell certain food and seasonal specialty items and to install and operate automated teller machines

S6015A-2011: Raises the threshold for estate tax under applicable internal revenue code provisions

Sponsor: DEFRANCISCO AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to raising the threshold for estate tax under applicable internal revenue code provisions

S6328-2011: Legalizes, validates, ratifies and confirms certain transportation contracts of Hamburg central school district

Sponsor: KENNEDY AN ACT to legalize, validate, ratify and confirm certain transportation contracts of the Hamburg central school district

S6932-2011: Relates to distribution of surcharges for off-track winnings

Sponsor: KENNEDY AN ACT to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to the distribution of surcharges on off-track winnings

S6998-2011: Legalizes, validates, ratifies and confirms the Penn Yan fire department length of service award program

Sponsor: O'MARA AN ACT to legalize, validate, ratify and confirm the Penn Yan fire department length of service award program

S7165A-2011: Limits imposition of metropolitan commuter transportation tax on self-employment earnings to annual earnings over $250,000

Sponsor: BALL AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax rates on earnings from self-employment

S7189-2011: Relates to contracts for transportation of children in the county and city of New York

Sponsor: DILAN AN ACT to amend the family court act, in relation to contracts for the transportation of children

S7343-2011: Authorizes the commissioner of education to apportion and pay aid to the Jordan Elbridge central school district for prior expenditures for employee benefits

Sponsor: DEFRANCISCO AN ACT in relation to authorizing the commissioner of education to apportion and pay aid to the Jordan Elbridge central school district

S7499A-2011: Relates to transparency in health insurance claims data for public employers participating in the New York state health insurance program

Sponsor: FLANAGAN AN ACT to amend the civil service law, in relation to transparency in health insurance claims data for public employers participating in the New York state health insurance program

S7500-2011: Authorizes the county of Albany to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the city of Albany, county of Albany

Sponsor: BRESLIN AN ACT to authorize the county of Albany to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the city of Albany, county of Albany

S7519A-2011: Authorizes the city of Rochester school district to require kindergarten attendance

Sponsor: ROBACH AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to authorizing the Rochester city school district to require minors age five to attend kindergarten

S7617-2011: Authorizes and validates the alienation of certain parkland known as Empire Fulton Ferry state park

Sponsor: SQUADRON AN ACT authorizing and validating the alienation of certain parkland known as Empire Fulton Ferry state park in accordance with letters patent dated July 8, 2010 from the office of general services to the Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation and master ground lease agreement dated as of July 29, 2010 for a term of 99 years to the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation providing for the use of such land as a part of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Civic and Land Use Improvement Project

S7682-2011: Authorizes the sheriff of Albany county to enter into agreements for custody of inmates from other states

Sponsor: NOZZOLIO AN ACT to amend the correction law, in relation to authorizing the sheriff of Albany county to enter into agreements for custody of inmates from other states

S7722A-2011: Relates to determinations of appropriate educational programs for certain students

Sponsor: FLANAGAN An act to amend the education law, in relation to determinations of appropriate educational programs for certain students

S7735A-2011: Enacts the "safe patient handling act"

Sponsor: MAZIARZ AN ACT to amend the public health law and the education law, in relation to a safe patient handling policy for health care facilities

S7745-2011: Establishes protections to prevent surprise medical bills

Sponsor: HANNON AN ACT to amend the insurance law, the public health law and the financial services law, in relation to establishing protections to prevent surprise medical bills including network adequacy requirements, claim submission requirements, adequacy of and access to out-of-network care and prohibition of excessive emergency charges; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof

S7769-2011: Establishing a preference for NYS entities contracting with architects, landscape architects or engineers having their principal place of business within New York state

Sponsor: RANZENHOFER AN ACT to amend the state finance law, the general municipal law, the public authorities law, the executive law, the education law and the transportation law, in relation to establishing a preference for New York state entities contracting with architects, landscape architects or engineers to use architects, landscape architects or engineers having their principal place of business within New York state

S7787-2011: Relates to limits on certain supplementary insurance

Sponsor: SEWARD AN ACT to amend the insurance law, in relation to limits on certain supplementary insurance; and in relation to payments to durable medical equipment providers

S7790-2011: Relates to permitted deductions from wages

Sponsor: YOUNG An act to amend the labor law, in relation to permitted deductions from wages; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

S1789-2011: Provides a program fee option for graduate students to allow continued access to certain facilities within the state university

Sponsor: STAVISKY AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to providing a program fee option for graduate students

S3193A-2011: Provides for a tax exemption for commercial horse boarding services when provided by a commercial horse boarding operation

Sponsor: RANZENHOFER AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to providing a tax exemption for commercial horse boarding services

S4225B-2011: Increases number of supreme court justices in the thirteenth judicial district to ten and in the second judicial district to fifty-two

Sponsor: LANZA AN ACT to amend the judiciary law, in relation to the number of justices of the supreme court in the second and thirteenth judicial districts

S6029-2011: Directs the department of health to assign at least 1 narcotics investigator to each county in a city having a population of one million or more

Sponsor: LANZA AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to requiring the department of health to assign at least one investigator of the bureau of narcotics enforcement to each county within a city having a population of one million or more

S6156-2011: Requires the division of criminal justice services to check the wanted felon status and other information of people applying for public assistance

Sponsor: RITCHIE AN ACT to amend the executive law and the social services law, in relation to requiring the division of criminal justice services to check the wanted felon status and other information of people applying for public assistance

S6526A-2011: Relates to rates for pilotage on Long Island Sound and Block Island Sound

Sponsor: MARCELLINO An act to amend the navigation law, in relation to rates for pilotage on Long Island Sound and Block Island Sound

S7013C-2011: Relates to the provision of municipal advanced life support first responder service or municipal ambulance service

Sponsor: LITTLE AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to applications for determinations of public need for the establishment and operation of advanced life support services or municipal ambulance services in certain cities

S7312B-2011: Relates to uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage for ambulance services, volunteer fire departments and volunteer ambulance services

Sponsor: SEWARD An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage for ambulance services, volunteer fire departments and voluntary ambulance services

S7359A-2011: Authorizes the county of Putnam to grant exemption from county sales and use taxes during the period August 10 - 19, 2012 for certain items

Sponsor: BALL AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to authorizing the county of Putnam to exempt from county sales and compensating use taxes certain taxable goods and services, during the period commencing on August tenth and through August nineteenth, two thousand twelve

S7384A-2011: Directs the commissioner of health to develop a standard prior prescription drug authorization request form for managed care providers

Sponsor: HANNON AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to directing the commissioner of health to develop a standard prior prescription drug authorization request form for managed care providers

S7424-2011: Establishes a residential-commercial exemption program in certain counties

Sponsor: O'MARA AN ACT to amend the real property tax law, in relation to establishing a residential-commercial exemption program in certain counties; and to amend chapter 545 of the laws of 2011, amending the real property tax law, relating to establishing a residential-commercial exemption program in certain counties, in relation to the effectiveness thereof

S7467-2011: Increases the base pilotage tariffs at Sandy Hook, Sands Point and Execution Rocks

Sponsor: LANZA AN ACT to amend the navigation law, in relation to the base pilotage tariffs at Sandy Hook, Sands Point and Execution Rocks

S7700-2011: Establishes a third judgeship in the city court of the city of Newburgh, to adjudicate quality of life violations and landlord/tenant disputes

Sponsor: LARKIN AN ACT to amend the uniform city court act, in relation to establishing an additional office of city judge in the city of Newburgh, in the county of Orange

S7734-2011: Relates to the regulation of the manner of construction and location of boathouses, moorings and docks in the town of Ulysses

Sponsor: O'MARA AN ACT to amend the navigation law, in relation to the regulation of the manner of construction and location of boathouses, moorings and docks

S7756-2011: Relates to the location for loading and unloading of bus passengers by an intercity bus

Sponsor: GOLDEN AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the location for loading and unloading of bus passengers by an intercity bus

S7766-2011: Creates a veterans' job bank

Sponsor: GOLDEN AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring the division of veterans' affairs to maintain an employment portal on its website

S7773-2011: Direct the department of health to provide oversight of the transitioning of individuals to managed long term care operated by health maintenance organizations

Sponsor: HANNON AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to managed long term care plans operated by health maintenance organizations

S7775-2011: Establishes a voluntary surveillance access database

Sponsor: GOLDEN AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to establishing a voluntary surveillance access database

S7778-2011: Relates to creating the 21st century workgroup for disease elimination and reduction

Sponsor: RITCHIE AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to creating the 21st century workgroup for disease elimination and reduction

S7783-2011: Relates to the committee on special education and the committee on preschool special education; repealer

Sponsor: FLANAGAN AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to establishing Earth day; to amend the education law, in relation to removing references to subcommittees on special education; to amend the education law, in relation to the committee on special education membership requirements; to amend the education law, in relation to eliminating the requirement for written parental consent prior to initial placement of a student with a disability in a July/August program; to amend the education law, in relation to transportation of students with disabilities parentally placed in a private school; to amend the education law relating to committee on preschool special education membership; to amend the education law, in relation to the additional parent member of committees on special education; to amend the education law, in relation to authorizing access to students' individualized education program electronically; to amend the education law, in relation to discontinuance of an internal audit function in school districts with enrollment of less than one thousand students; to amend the general municipal law, in relation to school districts or board of cooperative educational services option to purchase goods and services; to repeal paragraph d of subdivision 4 of section 3641 of the education law relating to submission of a triennial report on the status of asbestos containing building materials in schools; to repeal subdivision 17 of section 1950 of the education law relating to board of cooperative educational services special education space plans; to repeal clause (d-2) of subparagraph 3 of paragraph b of subdivision 1 of section 4402 of the education law relating to the requirement that boards of education develop plans and policies for appropriate declassification of students with disabilities; to amend the general municipal law and the education law, in relation to requiring the state to fund certain programs mandated for municipal corporations and school districts; and to amend the education law, in relation to the effect of mandates on school districts; to amend the criminal procedure law and the general municipal law, in relation to the period of validity of certificates attesting to the satisfactory completion of an approved police basic training program; and to amend the social services law, in relation to the training of persons assigned to be supervisors by a child protective service

S7798-2011: Amends a chapter of the laws of 2012, amending the general business law relating to the disclosure of social security numbers, as proposed in legislative bills numbers S. 6608-A and A. 8992-A

Sponsor: ZELDIN AN ACT to amend a chapter of the laws of 2012, amending the general business law relating to the disclosure of social security numbers, as proposed in legislative bills numbers S.6608-A and A.8992-A

S7800-2011: Relates to podiatry and the scope of podiatric practice

Sponsor: LIBOUS AN ACT to amend the education law, the public health law, and the civil practice law and rules, in relation to the podiatric scope of practice

S2160B-2011: Designates a portion of highway as the "Saratoga County Veterans' Memorial Highway"

Sponsor: MCDONALD AN ACT to amend the highway law, in relation to the designation of the "Saratoga County Veterans' Memorial Highway"

S2640A-2011: Authorizes the comptroller to pay the proceeds of the estate of Howard J. Geyer to certain persons

Sponsor: LAVALLE AN ACT in relation to authorizing the state comptroller to pay the proceeds of the estate of Howard J. Geyer to any person who can trace a familial relationship through common great-grandparents with the decedent, and providing for a kinship hearing in the surrogate's court of the county of Suffolk to determine persons entitled to such proceeds

S2926B-2011: Prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes to persons under 18 years of age

Sponsor: JOHNSON An act to amend the public health law, in relation to prohibiting the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors

S3809A-2011: Relates to assault on a New York city sanitation worker

Sponsor: GOLDEN AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to assaulting a New York city sanitation worker

S4082-2011: Provides an exception to high school athletic competition eligibility by permitting pupils with a developmental or physical disability to compete for a fifth year

Sponsor: RANZENHOFER AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to eligibility for senior high school athletic competition

S4605A-2011: Relates to the establishment, extension, powers and expenses of watershed protection improvement districts

Sponsor: LAVALLE AN ACT to amend the town law, in relation to the establishment, extension, powers and expenses of watershed protection improvement districts

S4847B-2011: Enacts provisions to reduce the incidence of motor vehicle insurance fraud

Sponsor: KLEIN AN ACT to amend the insurance law, the penal law, and the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to insurance fraud

S4934-2011: Relates to the monies of the spinal cord injury research trust fund

Sponsor: BONACIC AN ACT to amend the state finance law, in relation to the monies of the spinal cord injury research trust fund

S5023A-2011: Requires notice of public work projects to residents in cities with a population of one million or more

Sponsor: ADDABBO AN ACT to amend the general city law, in relation to requiring notice of public work projects to residents in certain cities

S5336A-2011: Allows employers to suspend a police officer without pay pending disciplinary charges

Sponsor: SAVINO AN ACT to amend the town law, in relation to the employer's ability to suspend a police officer without pay pending disciplinary charges

S5500A-2011: Authorizes students to carry epinephrine and an epinephrine auto-injector in school

Sponsor: RANZENHOFER AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to the use of epinephrine by students

S5707-2011: Relates to an employees' ability to revert back to a previously held non-competitive or labor class title

Sponsor: RULES AN ACT to amend the civil service law, in relation to suspension or demotion upon the abolition or reduction of positions for labor class titles

S6224A-2011: Relates to the right of vested members to withdraw from the New York city teachers' retirement system

Sponsor: GOLDEN AN ACT to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the right of vested members to withdraw from the New York city teachers' retirement system

S6228B-2011: Relates to accountable care organizations

Sponsor: HANNON AN ACT to amend the public health, in relation to accountable care organizations

S6487-2011: Exempts from the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax, preschool special education programs

Sponsor: LANZA AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to exempting special education services and programs for preschool children with handicapping conditions from the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax

S6581-2011: Authorizes Lois J. Reid to apply for ordinary disability retirement benefits

Sponsor: GRISANTI AN ACT to authorize Lois J. Reid to apply for ordinary disability retirement benefits from the New York state and local employees' retirement system

S6833-2011: Authorizes the town of North Salem, in the county of Westchester, to establish maximum speed limits on town highways at less than the statutory limits

Sponsor: BALL AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to authorizing the town of North Salem, in the county of Westchester, to regulate speed limits on town highways

S6900-2011: Relates to the powers of the state of New York mortgage agency, to extend the provisions thereof

Sponsor: YOUNG AN ACT to amend chapter 208 of the laws of 2010 amending the public authorities law relating to the powers of the state of New York mortgage agency, in relation to extending the provisions thereof

S6905-2011: Authorizes the county of Saratoga to discontinue for reforestation purposes the use of certain lands and to convey such lands

Sponsor: MCDONALD AN ACT authorizing the county of Saratoga to discontinue for reforestation purposes the use of certain lands and to convey such lands

S6983-2011: Does away with the Mount Kisco urban renewal agency; repealer

Sponsor: BALL AN ACT to repeal title 8 of article 15-B of the general municipal law relating to the Mount Kisco urban renewal agency; and to transfer any books, records and remaining rights of the dissolved authority to the village of the Mount Kisco

S7001A-2011: Provides that police officers and firefighters employed by bi-state authorities are covered under health and safety standards for public employees

Sponsor: LANZA AN ACT to amend the labor law, in relation to providing that police officers and firefighters employed by bi-state authorities are covered under health and safety standards for public employees

S7067-2011: Authorizes Vernon C. Manley to be granted eligibility for health insurance in the New York state health benefit plan

Sponsor: PERKINS AN ACT to authorize Vernon C. Manley to be granted eligibility for health insurance in the New York state health benefit plan

S7071B-2011: Relates to denial of health insurance claims

Sponsor: HANNON AN ACT to amend the insurance law and the public health law, in relation to denial of claims

S7074A-2011: Makes permanent provisions that permit certain members of public retirement systems to receive partial lump sum distributions upon retirement

Sponsor: GOLDEN AN ACT to amend chapter 735 of the laws of 2006, amending the retirement and social security law relating to permitting certain members of the New York state and local police and fire retirement system to receive a partial lump sum distribution upon retirement, in relation to the effectiveness thereof

S7120A-2011: Relates to the provision of services to out-of-state school districts by boards of cooperative educational services

Sponsor: FLANAGAN AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to services to out-of-state school districts by boards of cooperative educational services; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

S7170B-2011: Authorizes the transfer of certain state lands to the town of Orangetown, county of Rockland

Sponsor: CARLUCCI AN ACT authorizing the transfer of certain state lands in the town of Orangetown

S7212A-2011: Makes various provisions relating to prostitution offenses; repealer

Sponsor: SALAND AN ACT to amend the penal law, the criminal procedure law, the social services law, the mental hygiene law, the correction law, the vehicle and traffic law, the public health law, the real property actions and proceedings law and the real property law, in relation to prostitution offenses; and to repeal section 230.07 of the penal law relating thereto

S7456B-2011: Relates to sexual offenses by health care or mental health care providers; requires certain officers to report certain sex offenses to law enforcement

Sponsor: SALAND AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to the duties of the professional conduct officer, applicable state board for the profession, or the office of professional discipline to report potential criminal conduct to the appropriate law enforcement official or authority

S7484A-2011: Relates to payments in lieu of taxes made by certain entities for property located at 176 Rinaldi Boulevard, Poughkeepsie, New York

Sponsor: SALAND AN ACT in relation to a certain agreement for a payment in lieu of taxes

S7502-2011: Grants retroactive tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Tamara Hemminger

Sponsor: NOZZOLIO AN ACT granting retroactive tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Tamara Hemminger

S7523A-2011: Relates to the construction of certain facilities for the New York city housing authority

Sponsor: GOLDEN An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the construction of certain facilities for theNew York city housing authority

S7526-2011: Authorizes the city of Niagara Falls to offer an optional twenty year retirement plan to firefighter Richard E. Mylchreest, Jr.

Sponsor: GRISANTI AN ACT to authorize the city of Niagara Falls, in the county of Niagara, to offer an optional twenty year retirement plan to firefighter Richard E. Mylchreest, Jr.

S7553-2011: Relates to part-time police officer positions in the villages of Corfu and LeRoy in Genesee county

Sponsor: RANZENHOFER AN ACT relating to part-time police officer positions in the villages of Corfu and LeRoy in Genesee county

S7559-2011: Authorizes the village of Goshen, Orange county, to appoint Michael Wilson from part-time to full-time competitive police officer status

Sponsor: LARKIN AN ACT to authorize Michael Wilson to take the competitive civil service examination and be placed on the eligible list for appointment as a full-time police officer for the village of Goshen, county of Orange

S7579-2011: Relates to the authority of support magistrates in family court to adjudicate child support license suspension proceedings

Sponsor: GALLIVAN AN ACT to amend the family court act, in relation to the authority of support magistrates in family court to adjudicate child support license suspension proceedings

S7587B-2011: Relates to the appointment of guardians

Sponsor: MCDONALD AN ACT to amend the correction law and the mental hygiene law, in relation to the appointment of guardians

S7611A-2011: Relates to fees collected for animal licenses

Sponsor: RITCHIE AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to fees collected for animal licenses

S7644-2011: Authorizes the department of environmental conservation to establish certain speed limits

Sponsor: FUSCHILLO AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to authorizing the department of environmental conservation to establish certain speed limits

S7651-2011: Authorizes the town of Greenburgh, county of Westchester to lease certain park lands for tennis uses

Sponsor: STEWART-COUSINS AN ACT to authorize the town of Greenburgh, county of Westchester to lease certain park lands for tennis uses

S7705A-2011: Extends crossbow hunting provisions through 2014; repealer

Sponsor: MARCELLINO AN ACT to amend section 17 of chapter 483 of the laws of 2010, amending the environmental conservation law relating to hunting by crossbow, in relation to the effectiveness thereof; to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to crossbow hunting; and to repeal section 12 of such chapter relating thereto

S7707-2011: Authorizes the city of Mechanicville to offer a certain retirement plan to Anthony J. Toleman and David M. Altamura

Sponsor: MCDONALD AN ACT to authorize the city of Mechanicville, in the county of Saratoga, to offer a certain retirement plan to Anthony J. Toleman and David M. Altamura

S7715-2011: Regulates heavy metals, magnets and batteries in children's jewelry

Sponsor: ALESI AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to regulating heavy metals, magnets and batteries in children's jewelry; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

S7721-2011: Grants uniformed members of the bureau of fire prevention of the town of Islip peace officer status

Sponsor: ZELDIN AN ACT to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to granting uniformed members of the bureau of fire prevention of the town of Islip peace officer status

S7751-2011: Authorizes persons rendering services to certain development corporations or centers to continue to receive credit in the State and Local Employees Retirement System

Sponsor: RITCHIE AN ACT to authorize persons who are members or retirees of the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System pursuant to administrative agreements between the Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency and certain development corporations or centers to continue to receive credit for service

S7753-2011: Relates to making an appropriation to Verna Kirwan, the widow of Thomas J. Kirwan, for the unpaid balance of compensation for 2011

Sponsor: LARKIN AN ACT making an appropriation to pay Verna Kirwan, widow of the late Thomas J. Kirwan, member of the assembly from the one hundredth assembly district, the balance due of his unpaid annual compensation for a portion of the year 2011

S7757-2011: Relates to extending the provision of law allowing Pawling central school district to lease lands

Sponsor: BALL AN ACT extending the provision which authorizes Pawling central school district to lease lands not located within such school district

S7768A-2011: Provides for the elimination of certain reporting requirements imposed on school districts and local governments

Sponsor: LITTLE AN ACT providing for the elimination of burdensome reporting requirements imposed on school districts and local governments

S7782-2011: Relates to the cost effectiveness of consultant contracts by state agencies

Sponsor: ROBACH AN ACT to amend the state finance law, in relation to the cost effectiveness of consultant contracts by the state agencies; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

S7799-2011: Grants retroactive Tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Brian Stebbins

Sponsor: BRESLIN AN ACT granting retroactive tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Brian Stebbins

S7812-2011: Relates to requiring voting materials to be provided in Russian

Sponsor: STOROBIN AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to voting materials in Russian

S7792-2011: Provides for the public disclosure of the final quality ratings and composite effectiveness scores of teachers and building principals

Sponsor: RULES COM AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to requiring public disclosure of the results of annual professional performance reviews of teachers and principals

S6092B-2011: Provides for the licensure of rehabilitation counselors by the department of education

Sponsor: DEFRANCISCO AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to requiring licensing of rehabilitation counselors

S7125-2011: Relates to the definition of "stallion" for the purposes of the NYS thoroughbred breeding and development fund

Sponsor: MCDONALD AN ACT to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to the definition of stallion for purposes of the New York state thoroughbred breeding and development fund

S7435-2011: Authorizes the village of Lynbrook, in the county of Nassau, to finance employee separation costs over a period of 10 years

Sponsor: SKELOS AN ACT to amend the local finance law, in relation to authorizing the village of Lynbrook, in the county of Nassau, to amortize the cost of payments to certain employees upon separation of service from such village

S7552-2011: Authorizes the town of Oyster Bay, county of Nassau to amortize the cost of payments to employees upon separation of service from the town

Sponsor: RULES AN ACT to amend the local finance law, in relation to authorizing the town of Oyster Bay, county of Nassau to amortize the cost of payments to employees upon separation of service from the town

S7672-2011: Authorizes the city of Long Beach to amortize the cost of payments to or for the benefit of employees upon separation from employment

Sponsor: SKELOS AN ACT to amend the local finance law, in relation to authorizing the city of Long Beach to amortize the cost of payments

S7713-2011: Extends until March 31, 2013, the expiration and repeal of provisions of law relating to the review of assessments in the county of Nassau

Sponsor: HANNON AN ACT to amend chapter 401 of the laws of 2002, amending the real property tax law and the Nassau county administrative code relating to assessment and review of assessments in the county of Nassau, in relation to extending the expiration and repeal of certain provisions thereof

S7774-2011: Provides for the assessment and review of assessments of real property in the county of Nassau

Sponsor: HANNON AN ACT to amend the real property tax law and the Nassau county administrative code, in relation to assessment and review of assessments in the county of Nassau; to repeal section 6-24.1 of the Nassau county administrative code relating to determination of new assessments upon change in taxable status or construction or destruction of improvements; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

S7804-2011: Relates to the rate of regular interest used in the actuarial valuation of liabilities for the purpose of calculating contributions to certain retirement funds

Sponsor: GOLDEN AN ACT to amend the administrative code of city of New York, in relation to the rate of regular interest used in the actuarial valuation of liabilities for the purpose of calculating contributions to the New York city employees' retirement system, the New York city teachers' retirement system, the police pension fund, subchapter two, the fire department pension fund, subchapter two and the board of education retirement system of such city by public employers and other obligors required to make employer contributions to such retirement systems, the establishment of the entry age actuarial cost method of determining employer contributions to such retirement systems, the making of contributions to such retirement systems by such public employers and such other obligors, and the crediting of special interest and additional interest to members of such retirement systems, and the allowance of interest on the funds of such retirement systems; and to amend the education law, in relation to employer contributions to the board of education retirement system of such city

S3872C-2011: Requires the development of a generation attribute tracking system by the New York state energy research and development authority

Sponsor: MAZIARZ AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to requiring the development of a generation attribute tracking system by the New York state energy research and development authority

S4912-2011: Allows canal corporation to waive fee for work permit for project on canal lands if it adds value to lands at no cost to canal corporation or state

Sponsor: NOZZOLIO AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the powers of the canal corporation

S5228A-2011: Relates to brownfield site cleanup; repealer

Sponsor: GRISANTI AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, the public service law, the general business law and the tax law, in relation to brownfield site cleanup; and to repeal section 31 of part H of chapter 1 of the laws of 2003 amending the tax law relating to brownfield redevelopment tax credits, relating thereto

S5313B-2011: Requires all pet crematorium & cemeteries to comply with NY law

Sponsor: GOLDEN AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring individuals and businesses who offer or solicit pet cremation or burial services for profit use a facility that is in compliance with New York state laws

S6898-2011: Extends provisions relating to the powers of the state of New York mortgage agency

Sponsor: YOUNG AN ACT to amend chapter 246 of the laws of 2010 amending the public authorities law relating to the powers of the state of New York mortgage agency, in relation to extending the provisions thereof

S7147-2011: Includes the production of cellulosic ethanol within the biofuel production tax credit

Sponsor: YOUNG AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to biofuel production credit for production of cellulosic ethanol

S7525-2011: Requires that unredeemed container deposits shall be credited to the environmental protection fund

Sponsor: GRISANTI AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law and the state finance law, in relation to requiring retained deposits on unredeemed containers to be deposited into the environmental protection fund

S7592A-2011: Authorizes pilot program permitting use of electronic means for commencing actions in certain criminal and family court proceedings

Sponsor: SALAND An act to amend chapter 367 of the laws of 1999, amending the civil practice law and rules and the judiciary law relating to authorization of pilot programs permitting use of facsimile transmission or electronic means to commence an action or special proceeding, in relation to authorization of pilot programs permitting use of electronic means in certain courts; and to amend chapter 416 of the laws of 2009, amending the civil practice law and rules relating to service of papers by electronic means, in relation to development of a program relating to the use of electronic means for the commencement of certain actions; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions of chapter 367 of the laws of 1999 upon expiration thereof

S7641B-2011: Enacts the "uniform notice of claim act"

Sponsor: MARTINS AN ACT to amend the civil practice law and rules, the general municipal law, the environmental conservation law, the public authorities law, the education law, the mental hygiene law, the private housing finance law, the facilities development corporation act, the administrative code of the city of New York, and chapter 154 of the laws of 1921 relating to the port authority of New York and New Jersey, in relation to establishing a uniform process and requirement for the filing of notices of claim prior to the commencement of a cause of action against any state or municipal entity, public authority or public benefit corporation

S7711-2011: Provides for the amount of tax abatement for solar generating systems in cities of one million or more

Sponsor: LANZA AN ACT to amend the real property tax law, in relation to a solar electric generating system tax abatement for certain properties in a city of one million or more persons

S7743A-2011: Authorizes eligibility for admission for certain applicants for the excelsior jobs program

Sponsor: MAZIARZ AN ACT to amend the public service law and the economic development law, in relation to eligibility for admission to the excelsior jobs program

S7767-2011: Directs the power authority to conduct an analysis of the economic viability of load producing electric generating facilities

Sponsor: YOUNG AN ACT to require the power authority of the state of New York to conduct an analysis of the economic viability of certain electric generating facilities

S7788-2011: Provides that certain tax credits shall not apply if the certificate of remediation required to qualify for such credits is issued after December 31, 2015

Sponsor: RULES AN ACT to amend part H of chapter 1 of the laws of 2003, amending the tax law relating to brownfield redevelopment tax credits, remediated brownfield credit for real property taxes for qualified sites and environmental remediation insurance credits, in relation to extending certain provisions thereof

S7789-2011: Directs NYS power authority to release requests for proposals on certain natural gas powered generating facilities in New York city

Sponsor: MAZIARZ AN ACT directing the power authority of the state of New York to release requests for proposals on certain natural gas powered generating facilities in and around New York city

S618-2011: Defenses against patronizing a prostitute

Sponsor: KLEIN AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to defenses against patronizing a prostitute

S2842-2011: Establishes a class E felony for the sale to a minor of an alcoholic beverage containing a stimulant when such sale is made by a licensee of the state liquor authority

Sponsor: KLEIN AN ACT to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to providing enhanced penalties for licensees who sell certain alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of twenty-one years

S3134B-2011: Relates to persons designated as peace officers

Sponsor: GRISANTI AN ACT to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to persons designated as peace officers

S5054A-2011: Extends the Catskill region to include the five counties comprising the city of New York; repealer

Sponsor: LANZA AN ACT to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to extending the Catskill region to include the five counties comprising the city of New York; and to repeal subdivision 7 of section 532 of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to disposition of revenues

S5149F-2011: Relates to labor performed under certain public work contracts

Sponsor: BONACIC An act to amend the labor law, the state finance law and the general municipal law, in relation to labor performed under certain public work contracts

S6511A-2011: Relates to the practice of surgical technology and surgical technologists

Sponsor: SAVINO AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to surgical technology and surgical technologists

S6868-2011: Directs the state to reimburse the city of New York for the health care benefits of the retirees of the New York city off-track betting corporation; appropriation

Sponsor: LANZA AN ACT to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to provision of health insurance and supplemental benefits to retirees of the New York city off-track betting corporation; and making an appropriation therefor

S7015-2011: Authorizes the board of education of the city school district of the city of New York to require minors who are five years old to attend kindergarten

Sponsor: FLANAGAN AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to authorizing the board of education of the city school district of the city of New York to require minors who are five years old to attend kindergarten instruction

S7256A-2011: Relates to the acquisition of land for the erection of monuments

Sponsor: MCDONALD AN ACT to amend the general municipal law, in relation to the acquisition of land for the erection of monuments

S7522A-2011: Relates to conferring a state seal of biliteracy for students who achieve certain criteria in the language arts

Sponsor: ROBACH AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to a state seal of biliteracy

S7576A-2011: Provides for the creation of a uniform system for the issuance of identification cards for retired members of the state police

Sponsor: GALLIVAN AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to creation of a uniform system for the issuance of identification cards for retired members of the state police

S7719-2011: Relates to pre and post test reporting requirements, test site registration and sign in

Sponsor: LAVALLE AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to pre and post test reporting requirements and test site registration and sign in

S7752-2011: Relates to charitable bail organizations

Sponsor: RIVERA AN ACT to amend the insurance law, in relation to charitable bail organizations

S7371B-2011: Relates to payments to rural critical access hospitals

Sponsor: YOUNG AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to payments to rural hospitals designated as critical access hospitals

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