http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation en-us 9 Sep 2010 09:52:18 GMT 9 Sep 2010 09:52:18 GMT OpenLeg v1.5 http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/img/openwordlogo.gif http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation 100 40 Provides retirement benefits for new entrants to certain public retirement systems; makes the coordinated-escalator retirement plan and coordinated retirement plan permanent; extends the expiration of public arbitration of disputes between public employers and employee organizations. ; summary: Provides retirement benefits for new entrants to certain public retirement systems; makes the coordinated-escalator retirement plan and coordinated retirement plan permanent; extends the expiration of public arbitration of disputes between public employers and employee organizations. ; sponsor: RULES; sameas: A40026, ; committee: RULES; http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66026 http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66026 15 Jun 2010 12:09:29 GMT Implements savings adjustments to the state fiscal plan; relates to state funding of expenses associated with mental health parity coverage mandated for small business group health insurance plans; authorizes the battery park city authority to make contributions to the state treasury; relates to the prefill of medications and rates of health payments; relates to aid and incentives for municipalities to certain cities; authorizes the state comptroller to transfer certain monies to the general fund; relates to those persons excluded from the definition of tax return preparers; creates the gap elimination adjustment; relates to the disposition of monies recovered by county district attorneys before the filing of an accusatory instrument. ; summary: Implements savings adjustments to the state fiscal plan; relates to state funding of expenses associated with mental health parity coverage mandated for small business group health insurance plans; authorizes the battery park city authority to make contributions to the state treasury; relates to the prefill of medications and rates of health payments; relates to aid and incentives for municipalities to certain cities; authorizes the state comptroller to transfer certain monies to the general fund; relates to those persons excluded from the definition of tax return preparers; creates the gap elimination adjustment; relates to the disposition of monies recovered by county district attorneys before the filing of an accusatory instrument. ; sponsor: BUDGET; sameas: A40023; committee: FINANCE; http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66023 http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66023 15 Jun 2010 12:09:29 GMT Amends various provisions of chapters of the laws 2009 making appropriations for the support of government Amends various provisions of chapters of the laws 2009 making appropriations for the support of government Amends various provisions of chapters of the laws 2009 making appropriations for the support of government Amends various provisions of chapters of the laws 2009 making appropriations for the support of government. Amends various provisions of chapters of the laws 2009 making appropriations for the support of government. ; summary: Amends various provisions of chapters of the laws 2009 making appropriations for the support of government Amends various provisions of chapters of the laws 2009 making appropriations for the support of government Amends various provisions of chapters of the laws 2009 making appropriations for the support of government Amends various provisions of chapters of the laws 2009 making appropriations for the support of government. Amends various provisions of chapters of the laws 2009 making appropriations for the support of government. ; sponsor: BUDGET; sameas: A40022; committee: FINANCE; http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66022 http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66022 15 Jun 2010 12:09:29 GMT Authorizes commissioner of taxation and finance to administer accounts receivable discount program with respect to certain overdue tax liabilities. ; summary: Authorizes commissioner of taxation and finance to administer accounts receivable discount program with respect to certain overdue tax liabilities. ; sponsor: BUDGET; sameas: A40021; committee: FINANCE; http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66021 http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66021 15 Jun 2010 12:09:29 GMT Authorizes the director of the budget to reduce payment of all or part of any appropriation for fiscal year 2009-2010 upon certification by the director of the budget, approved by the governor. ; summary: Authorizes the director of the budget to reduce payment of all or part of any appropriation for fiscal year 2009-2010 upon certification by the director of the budget, approved by the governor. ; sameas: A40017; committee: RULES; http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66017 http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66017 15 Jun 2010 12:09:29 GMT Amends various provisions of chapters of the laws of 2009 making appropriations for the support of government. ; summary: Amends various provisions of chapters of the laws of 2009 making appropriations for the support of government. ; sameas: A40016; committee: FINANCE; http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66016 http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66016 15 Jun 2010 12:09:29 GMT Implements savings adjustments to the state fiscal plan; authorizes commissioner of taxation and finance to administer an accounts receivable discount program with respect to certain overdue tax liabilities; creates gap elimination adjustment; reduces TAP awards; standards of monthly need for aged, blind, and disabled persons; state funding of expenses associated with mental health parity coverage mandated for small business group health insurance plans; authorizes battery park city authority to contribute to the state treasury; establishes a workgroup pertaining to Medicaid reimbursement rate-setting for residential health care facilities for future periods and reduction of certain payments; authorizes the state comptroller to transfer certain monies to the general fund. ; summary: Implements savings adjustments to the state fiscal plan; authorizes commissioner of taxation and finance to administer an accounts receivable discount program with respect to certain overdue tax liabilities; creates gap elimination adjustment; reduces TAP awards; standards of monthly need for aged, blind, and disabled persons; state funding of expenses associated with mental health parity coverage mandated for small business group health insurance plans; authorizes battery park city authority to contribute to the state treasury; establishes a workgroup pertaining to Medicaid reimbursement rate-setting for residential health care facilities for future periods and reduction of certain payments; authorizes the state comptroller to transfer certain monies to the general fund. ; sameas: A40015; committee: FINANCE; http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66015 http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66015 15 Jun 2010 12:09:29 GMT Creates the authorities budget office. ; summary: Creates the authorities budget office. ; sponsor: PERKINS; cosponsors: SAMPSON, SMITH, BRESLIN, FLANAGAN, FOLEY, HASSELL-THOMPSON, HUNTLEY, KRUEGER, KRUGER, MONSERRATE, SCHNEIDERMAN, SERRANO, SQUADRON, STEWART-COUSINS, THOMPSON; sameas: A40012, ; committee: RULES; http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66012 http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66012 15 Jun 2010 12:09:29 GMT Authorizes term appointments without examination for certain positions requiring special expertise or qualifications in information technology. ; summary: Authorizes term appointments without examination for certain positions requiring special expertise or qualifications in information technology. ; sponsor: SAVINO; cosponsors: BRESLIN, ONORATO, LANZA; sameas: A40011; committee: RULES; http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66011 http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66011 15 Jun 2010 12:09:29 GMT Relates to the licensure of life settlement brokers and life settlement providers; creates certain crimes relating to life settlement fraud; relates to premium finance agreements. Relates to the licensure of life settlement brokers and life settlement providers; creates certain crimes relating to life settlement fraud; relates to premium finance agreements. Relates to the licensure of life settlement brokers and life settlement providers; creates certain crimes relating to life settlement fraud; relates to premium finance agreements. ; summary: Relates to the licensure of life settlement brokers and life settlement providers; creates certain crimes relating to life settlement fraud; relates to premium finance agreements. Relates to the licensure of life settlement brokers and life settlement providers; creates certain crimes relating to life settlement fraud; relates to premium finance agreements. Relates to the licensure of life settlement brokers and life settlement providers; creates certain crimes relating to life settlement fraud; relates to premium finance agreements. ; sponsor: BRESLIN; sameas: A40009; committee: RULES; http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66009 http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66009 15 Jun 2010 12:09:29 GMT Relates to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs with a child passenger; provides for installation of ignition interlock device as a term of probation in certain instances. Relates to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs with a child passenger; provides for installation of ignition interlock device as a term of probation in certain instances. Relates to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs with a child passenger; provides for installation of ignition interlock device as a term of probation in certain instances. ; summary: Relates to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs with a child passenger; provides for installation of ignition interlock device as a term of probation in certain instances. Relates to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs with a child passenger; provides for installation of ignition interlock device as a term of probation in certain instances. Relates to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs with a child passenger; provides for installation of ignition interlock device as a term of probation in certain instances. ; sponsor: DILAN; cosponsors: FUSCHILLO, SMITH, SCHNEIDERMAN, HASSELL-THOMPSON, JOHNSON C, SQUADRON, GOLDEN; sameas: A40008; committee: RULES; http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66008 http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66008 15 Jun 2010 12:09:29 GMT Relates to home mortgage loans, the crime of mortgage fraud, and appropriations to the NYS housing trust fund corporation. ; summary: Relates to home mortgage loans, the crime of mortgage fraud, and appropriations to the NYS housing trust fund corporation. ; sponsor: KLEIN; cosponsors: FOLEY, SAMPSON, ESPADA, KRUEGER, BONACIC; sameas: A40007; committee: RULES; http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66007 http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66007 15 Jun 2010 12:09:29 GMT Establishes a special enrollment period for employees and members with expired health coverage pursuant to federal law (ERISA, COBRA) who wish to utilize state continuation benefits; provides fo the application of state continuation benefits to all health insurance policies and contracts on and after November 1, 2009. ; summary: Establishes a special enrollment period for employees and members with expired health coverage pursuant to federal law (ERISA, COBRA) who wish to utilize state continuation benefits; provides fo the application of state continuation benefits to all health insurance policies and contracts on and after November 1, 2009. ; sponsor: BRESLIN; sameas: A40006; committee: RULES; http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66006 http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66006 15 Jun 2010 12:09:29 GMT Relates to eligibility of certain felony offenders for parole and medical parole; requires consecutive sentences for certain A-1 felony offenders and child sexual assault crimes. Relates to eligibility of certain felony offenders for parole and medical parole; requires consecutive sentences for certain A-1 felony offenders and child sexual assault crimes. ; summary: Relates to eligibility of certain felony offenders for parole and medical parole; requires consecutive sentences for certain A-1 felony offenders and child sexual assault crimes. Relates to eligibility of certain felony offenders for parole and medical parole; requires consecutive sentences for certain A-1 felony offenders and child sexual assault crimes. ; sponsor: VALESKY; cosponsors: SCHNEIDERMAN; sameas: A40005; committee: RULES; http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66005 http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66005 15 Jun 2010 12:09:29 GMT Authorizes municipalities to create a municipal sustainable energy loan program using federal grant assistance or federal credit support available for such purpose. ; summary: Authorizes municipalities to create a municipal sustainable energy loan program using federal grant assistance or federal credit support available for such purpose. ; sameas: A40004A; committee: RULES; http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66004A http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66004A 15 Jun 2010 12:09:29 GMT Authorizes municipalities to create a municipal sustainable energy loan program using federal grant assistance or federal credit support available for such purpose. ; summary: Authorizes municipalities to create a municipal sustainable energy loan program using federal grant assistance or federal credit support available for such purpose. ; sameas: A40004; committee: RULES; http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66004 http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66004 15 Jun 2010 12:09:29 GMT Relates to individuals ability to marry. ; summary: Relates to individuals ability to marry. ; sponsor: DUANE; sameas: A40003; committee: RULES; http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66003 http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66003 15 Jun 2010 12:09:29 GMT Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary for the efficient operation of local governments. ; summary: Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary for the efficient operation of local governments. ; sponsor: STEWART-COUSINS; sameas: A9052, S52205, S6068, A40002; committee: RULES; http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66002 http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S66002 15 Jun 2010 12:09:29 GMT Relates to the implementation of the terms of a written agreement between CUNY and its employee organization; appropriates funds therefor. ; summary: Relates to the implementation of the terms of a written agreement between CUNY and its employee organization; appropriates funds therefor. ; sponsor: RULES; sameas: S65125; committee: RULES; http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S65140 http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S65140 15 Jun 2010 12:09:29 GMT Increases certain sales and compensating use taxes in cities having a population of 1 million or more. ; summary: Increases certain sales and compensating use taxes in cities having a population of 1 million or more. ; sponsor: RULES; committee: RULES; http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S65139 http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/api/1.0/html/bill/S65139 15 Jun 2010 12:09:29 GMT