NYC's tracking of important legislation from the New York Legislature.
Ban Helium Balloon ReleasesProhibits the release of 25 or more balloons inflated with a gas that is lighter than air within a 24 hour period to reduce litter and protect the marine environment; makes related provisions for enforcement and for certain exceptions.
A.449 was enacting clause stricken on Friday, April 20, 2007.
A.7630 was REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION on Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Hazardous Release as CrimeProvides that the failure to report a release of hazardous substances is a class A misdemeanor and any such subsequent violation shall be a class E felony.
A.7435 was referred to environmental conservation on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
S.4753 was REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
ATV Economic Impact StudyRequires a report on the impact of all-terrain vehicles and motorized recreation vehicles.
S.5706 was referred to tourism, arts and sports development on Wednesday, June 18, 2008
ATV Economic Impact Study BillRequires a report on the economic impact of ATV related tourism; makes an appropriation therefor.
A.8551 was print number 8551a on Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Ban ATVs from Forest PreserveProhibits the operation of all-terrain vehicles by the general public in the state forest preserve, Long Island central pine barrens area and Albany pine bush preserve; grants exceptions for the disabled, official purposes and law enforcement; provides for the impoundment of all-terrain vehicles operated in violation of such provisions and the imposition of a $100 surcharge upon the owner thereof; provides for the deposit of such surcharges into a separate all-terrain enforcement fund.
A.916 was referred to tourism, arts and sports development on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Bans ATVs on School GroundsProhibits the operation of all-terrain vehicles on school grounds, and baseball, football and soccer fields, without the permission of the owner thereof, provided that the owner or lessee has erected "No Trespassing" signs thereon.
A.1492 was referred to transportation on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
S.578 was COMMITTED TO RULES on Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Exempt ATV Registration For Own Land UseEstablishes the crime of unlawful possession of an identity scanning device; defines "identity scanning device" as a device that can access a person`s financial services account number or code and other personal information; makes such unlawful possession a class E felony.
A.3307 was enacting clause stricken on Friday, April 20, 2007
Highways Open to Limited ATV UseAuthorizes a governmental agency, by rule or regulation, or municipality, by local law ordinance, to designate a highway or portion of highway as open for travel by an ATV in order to gain access to areas or trails adjacent to such highways.
A.10964 was print number 10964a on Friday, June 6, 2008
Increase ATV Weight LimitRelates to the definition of all terrain vehicle or "ATV"; increases the dry weight of such vehicle from 1000 pounds to 1500 pounds.
A.8714 was print number 8714a on Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Refund Unused ATV Trail FeeDirects the commissioner of motor vehicles to pay a refund of $5 to those ATV registrants who paid the ATV trail fee in 2006 and received an extension of their registration.
S.6890 was REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION on Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Republican ATV Trail Fund ProposalProvides for the development and maintenance of trails for all terrain vehicles through the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation; provides state assistance for local enforcement of laws relating to all terrain vehicles and for safety education programs; requires the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish a map of all terrain vehicle trails; requires all terrain vehicles to bear registration plates; authorizes the impoundment of all terrain vehicles for violations of law committed therewith; establishes the all terrain vehicle trail development and maintenance fund and appropriates $10,000,000 thereto; authorizes the commissioner of environmental conservation to promulgate regulations to protect the state`s natural resources from all terrain vehicles; eliminates the annual registration fee for all terrain vehicles.
A.3811 was referred to tourism, arts and sports development on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Technical Corrections to ATV Point of SaleRelates to the registration of ATVs; provides for all such registrations to be valid until the thirty-first day of August following the date of such registration; makes an exception for registrations issued between the first day of April and the thirty-first day of August.
A.2403 was referred to ways and means on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Burn Barrel & Ag Waste Burn BanProhibits open burning of solid waste and provides penalty for violation of prohibition; requires department of environmental conservation to publish educational materials on the health and environmental hazards of open burning of solid waste.
A.5457 was committed to environmental conservation on Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Burn Barrel Ban (Not a Same As)Prohibits open burning of solid waste and provides penalty for violation of prohibition; requires department of environmental conservation to publish educational materials on the health and environmental hazards of open burning of solid waste; defines terms; provides certain exemptions; provides civil penalties for violations.
S.2305 was REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Ban Large SUVs from ParkwaysProvides restrictions on the use of sport utility vehicles weighing over 6000 pounds on certain roadways and parkways.
A.49 was referred to transportation on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Clean State VechiclesRelates to the purchase of cleaner vehicles for use by state agencies; defines terms; provides that on and after January 1, 2009, one hundred percent of all new light-duty vehicles purchased by state agencies shall be alternative fuel motor vehicles with the exception of specialty, police or emergency vehicles as designated by the division of the budget; requires the governor`s clean vehicle council to prepare a report detailing how such agencies shall purchase, allocate, distribute and utilize bio-diesel in state vehicles; makes related provisions.
A.11589 was delivered to senate on Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Lower Tolls on Thruway for HybridsProvides electronic toll collection discounts for certain fuel efficient vehicles.
S.4363 was referred to corporations, authorities and commissions on Wednesday, May 7, 2008
No Snow On Your Vechicle When DrivingRequires operators of vehicles to remove all snow and ice from their vehicle prior to operating such vehicle on a highway of the state.
A.8049 was referred to transportation on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Requires Cars To Be Free of Snow While DrivenMakes it mandatory that no person shall operate a motor vehicle while there is an accumulation of snow, sleet, or hail on the roof surfaces of drivers compartment, trailer, or other cargo compartments; provides that such mandate shall not apply during the falling of snow, sleet or hail or within three hours after the cessation thereof; excepts automobile transporters, motorcycles, and authorized emergency vehicles from such mandate.
S.3375 was REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Restricted Parking Near PlazaAuthorizes the city of Albany, by adoption of a local law or ordinance, to provide for a residential parking permit system in such city within a one mile radius of the Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza.
A.5697 was held for consideration in transportation on Tuesday, June 10, 2008.
S.3067 was REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Sets Thruway Speed Limit to 75 MPHIncreases the maximum allowable speed on certain highways from sixty-five miles per hour to seventy-five miles per hour.
S.3448 was REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Stop Before Passing Trash TrucksProvides that sani-vans shall be classified and treated as hazard vehicles; requires operators of motor vehicles to exercise due care to avoid colliding with a parked or stopped sani-van or waste collection vehicle.
A.5509 was REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION on Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Tire Energy Efficency ProgramEstablishes a replacement tire energy efficiency program for passenger cars and light-duty trucks; requires the department to establish rules and regulations for replacement tire fuel efficiency ratings standards; expires upon the enactment of substantially similar federal legislation.
A.10262 was REFERRED TO RULES on Thursday, June 19, 2008
Windfall Tax on Oil CompaniesEstablishes a windfall recapture tax and a windfall profits tax for oil companies; establishes the New York energy reinvestment account.
A.11590 was REFERRED TO RULES on Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Robert F. Kennedy BridgeMemorializes Robert F. Kennedy by renaming the Triborough bridge as Robert F. Kennedy bridge.
A.10789 was SIGNED CHAP.453 on Tuesday, August 5, 2008.
S.7231 was SIGNED CHAP.453 on Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Climate Change Solutions ActEnacts the climate change solutions program act; relates to greenhouse gas emissions reduction programs and energy efficiency programs; establishes powers and duties of the commissioner of environmental conservation with respect to the climate change solutions program.
A.7365 was REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION on Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Climate Change Solutions FundEstablishes the climate change solutions fund.
A.7366 was REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION on Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Regulate Power Plant CO2 EmissionsRequires the commissioner of environmental conservation to promulgate rules and regulations implementing reductions in emissions of carbon dioxide by major electric generating facilities.
S.4361 was REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Adopt-a-Natural Resource AccountabilityProhibits stewardship agreements for the preservation of a natural resource from authorizing the destruction or alteration of the natural resource in a manner inconsistent with the state`s natural resource preservation policies; requires the department of environmental conservation to give public notice of any proposed adopt-a-natural resource stewardship agreement in the state environmental notice bulletin not less than 30 days before final approval of such agreement.
A.1614 was REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION on Wednesday, February 6, 2008.
S.822 was REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Adopt-A-Park ProgramDirects the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to cooperate with municipalities in establishing adopt-a-park programs; municipalities may enter into agreements with volunteer groups for provision of services.
A.1746 was reported referred to codes on Tuesday, April 29, 2008.
S.874 was REFERRED TO TOURISM, RECREATION AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Albany County Wireless SurchargeAuthorizes the establishment of a wireless surcharge for Albany county.
S.3786 was REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
A.6716 was referred to local governments on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
No Sales of Certain Yo-Yo ToysProhibits the importation, manufacturing, distribution, or sale of yo-yo waterball toys; defines such terms, and provides for enforcement by the attorney general; imposes a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per violation.
A.472 was signed chap.498 on Thursday, September 4, 2008
Wireless Consumer Protection ActEnacts the "wireless telephone service consumer protection act", setting various standards to be enforced by the state consumer protection board; authorizes the board to promulgate rules and regulations and impose penalties for noncompliance; requires numerous disclosures regarding fees, taxes, and services; regulates terminations; provides for complaint resolution procedures and for complaint and compliance metrics to be recorded and reported.
A.2030 was amended on third reading 2030a on Monday, January 14, 2008
Study on Bulk Milk Hauling Costs
A.7113 was approval memo.15 on Monday, August 6, 2007
Creates Doctors of Naturopathic MedicineRegulates the practice of naturopathic medicine; establishes a state board for naturopathic medicine; establishes requirements to receive a limited permit in naturopathic medicine; establishes mandatory continuing competency for naturopaths; requires licensed naturopaths to report suspected child abuse.
A.4966 was referred to higher education on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
S.2790 was REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE on Friday, March 28, 2008
Medical Marijuna BillLegalizes the possession, manufacture, use, delivery, transfer, transport or administration of marihuana by a certified patient or designated caregiver for a certified medical use; prescribes procedures for such possession, manufacture, etc. including certification of patients by their practitioner, and that, in the practitioner`s professional judgment, the serious condition should be treated with the medical use of marihuana; provides that possession or manufacture of marihuana shall be lawful under these provisions provided that the marihuana possessed does not exceed twelve plants and a total aggregate weight of two and a half ounces; directs the department of health to monitor such use and promulgate rules and regulations for registry identification cards; provides for reports by the department of health to the governor and legislature on the medical use of marihuana.
A.4867 was REFERRED TO RULES on Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Medical Marijuna Bill (Assembly)Authorizes the job development authority to create and administer the bank export incentive program for the investment and lending of monies which may be borrowed by certain eligible New York firms for business projects; directs the commissioner of the department of economic development to assist in the promotion of such program; defines terms.
A.4865 was REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS on Tuesday, March 4, 2008.
S.2027 was REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Dignity for Students ActEnacts the "Dignity For All Students Act"; authorizes the commissioner of education to establish policies and procedures affording all students in public schools an environment free of harassment and discrimination based on actual or perceived race, national origin, ethnic group, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex; requires reporting harassment and discrimination to such commission; makes exemptions.
A.3496 was amended on third reading 3496a on Tuesday, August 19, 2008
No Schools Near Hazardous Waste DumpsProhibits the siting of school buildings on or near sites of hazardous waste disposal, garbage dumps, or site of construction waste disposal.
S.3135 was REFERRED TO EDUCATION on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Assembly Net Metering Bill (IncludesFuel Cells)Provides for the net energy metering of solar, wind, fuel cell and farm waste electric generating systems for both residential and business customers; increases the rated capacity of eligible solar electric generating equipment to 2,000 kilowatts; provides for the metering and fees for such electric generating equipment.
A.9902 was REFERRED TO RULES on Wednesday, June 4, 2008.
S.8059 was REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS on Monday, April 28, 2008
Downstate Pay Own Cost for ElectricityProvides that the cost of erecting electrical lines and towers shall not be paid by users in one part of the state for the benefit of users in another part of the state.
S.4264 was REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
A.7730 was referred to energy on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Disclose Permit Violations Upon PermittingRequires applicants to the department of environmental conservation for permits to disclose information concerning other permits held and/or revoked, enforcement actions, criminal convictions, fees or fines owed, and other information relating to compliance by the applicant or any corporation of which he or she is an officer, director, or large stockholder with state, federal, or foreign environmental laws or regulations and certain other laws.
A.1099 was REFERRED TO RULES on Wednesday, June 18, 2008
New Green State BuildingsEnacts the state green building construction act; requires new or substantially reconstructed agency buildings to comply with the United States green building council, the green building initiative`s green globes rating system and historic preservation system.
A.2005 was approval memo.32 on Thursday, September 25, 2008
Sustainable State PurchasingEnacts the "New York state healthy and green procurement act".
S.4359 was PRINT NUMBER 4359B on Thursday, May 1, 2008
Tax Credit for Donation of Property for ConservationRequires that certain commercial buildings be equipped with unisex or family restrooms; requires that such restrooms be ADA compliant.
A.7178 was print number 7178a on Thursday, January 17, 2008
Wine Ice Cream BillExpands the definition of "wine".
S.7407 was SIGNED CHAP.548 on Thursday, September 4, 2008
Ag Districts ReportRelates to the review of agricultural districts; directs the county agricultural and farmland protection board to prepare reports containing certain information pertaining to agricultural districts.
A.7363 was SIGNED CHAP.213 on Tuesday, July 3, 2007.
S.4837 was SIGNED CHAP.213 on Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Farm Woodlands Ag Tax Rate on100 AcresRequires defendant`s full cooperation with any law enforcement officer or district attorney who is investigating or prosecuting unlawful gun trafficking for a reduced sentence of imprisonment to be imposed for criminal possession of a firearm in the fourth degree when the conviction was the result of a plea of guilty entered in satisfaction of an indictment or any count thereof charging the defendant with the class D violent felony offense of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree as defined in subdivision four of section 265.02; requires certification by the district attorney.
A.4553 was held for consideration in codes on Tuesday, June 17, 2008.
S.2490 was REFERRED TO CODES on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Florecent Tape on Tractors BillRelates to specifications for marking slow moving vehicles traveling on public roadways; prohibits the operation of agricultural equipment on any public highway or street during certain periods; defines agricultural equipment.
A.5023 was SIGNED CHAP.350 on Monday, July 21, 2008
Forest Property 80% Tax RebateGrants the 80% real property tax exemption to forest lands subject to a recognized forest certification program, in addition to those lands subject to an approved management plan.
A.872 was signed chap.396 on Tuesday, August 5, 2008.
S.1120 was signed chap.396 on Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Honey Production as Ag PropertyIncludes buildings used in the production of honey and beeswax within the real property tax exemption for buildings essential to the operation of agricultural and horticultural lands.
A.6524 was SIGNED CHAP.540 on Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Limit Tax Increase on Ag LandRequires the metropolitan transportation authority to issue an anticrime initiatives report to the governor, the majority leader of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, relevant committees of the legislature, the mayor of the city of New York and county executives within the metropolitan commuter district itemizing all anticrime initiatives undertaken by each of its operating agencies during the previous year.
A.6886 was referred to corporations, authorities and commissions on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Make Investment Tax Credit Refundable for FarmersProvides that excess investment tax credit amounts may be refundable to operators of a farm operation.
A.1233 was held for consideration in ways and means on Thursday, June 19, 2008
State Agencies Post FOIL Info on WebsitesRequires state entities that maintain a website to post certain information on their websites; such information shall include the contact information of the person who is responsible for complying with FOIL requests.
A.1689 was signed chap.102 on Tuesday, July 3, 2007.
S.417 was signed chap.102 on Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Allow Ecos To Use SilencersAuthorizes employees of the division of fish, wildlife and marine resources acting in the performance of his or her official duties to use silencers.
A.6895 was referred to environmental conservation on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
S.7104 was REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION on Friday, March 7, 2008
Economic Impact of Hunting/Fishing StudyRequires the department of environmental conservation to prepare a report on the economic impact of hunting, fishing, and wildlife-associated activities in New York.
A.4612 was referred to environmental conservation on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Artifical Turf at Race Tracks StudyDirects the task force on retired race horses to study the feasibility of installing artificial turf at race tracks to reduce injuries to horses and jockeys; requires all members of such task force to be appointed within 120 days of the effective date of this act; requires the task force to make an additional report on its findings and recommendations; extends the expiration and repeal of such task force until December 31, 2009.
A.5511 was SIGNED CHAP.293 on Wednesday, July 18, 2007.
S.2825 was SIGNED CHAP.293 on Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Equal Service for TelecomEstablishes consumer protections and service standards for customers of telephone corporations providing local exchange services; provides penalties.
A.3704 was referred to corporations, authorities and commissions on Friday, January 26, 2007
Equitable Distrobution of Member Items
A.1740 was referred to health on Wednesday, January 10, 2007.
S.847 was REFERRED TO HEALTH on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Free Tolls for Albany CommuntersGrants short distance commuter permits for thruway travel at no charge for commuters traveling in between permit areas between exits twenty-one and twenty-four as follows: 21, 21B, 21A, including B1, B2, and B3 of the Berkshire connector, 22, 23, and 24.
A.7053 was REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION on Wednesday, March 26, 2008
GMO Affirmative DefenseEstablishes an affirmative defense for causes of actions related to violation of a patent, trademark or other intellectual property right on grounds that a party possessed or used seeds or plants that contained genetically engineered or genetically modified organisms without entering into an agreement or paying fees to the manufacturer or licensed distributor of such products.
A.1403 was REFERRED TO JUDICIARY on Wednesday, February 6, 2008.
S.4951 was REFERRED TO JUDICIARY on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Green Grocery BagsImposes limitations on the use of plastic checkout bags by certain stores; requires such stores to provide paper bags, compostable plastic bags and/or reusable bags to customers.
A.7219 was referred to environmental conservation on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Green Roofs Standards and Tax CreditRequires the commissioner to establish standards for and a program of inspection and certification of green roofs prior to and after installation, including standards for environmentally acceptable chemical fertilizers and the testing of runoff water for evidence of such fertilizers; further establishes a green roof installation credit in the amount of fifty-five percent of qualified expenditures with a credit maximum of five thousand dollars.
A.5449 was held for consideration in ways and means on Thursday, June 19, 2008
IDA Reform BillRelates to the function of industrial development agencies; relates to the application and community impact report, financial assistance agreements, wages and standards, displaced worker protection, complaints and appeals, and reports by recipients; makes certain provisions of law permanent.
A.8703 was amended on third reading 8703a on Tuesday, May 20, 2008.
S.8672 was REFERRED TO RULES on Friday, June 20, 2008
Junior Drivers License to Drive to EmergenciesPermits holders of class DJ and class MJ licenses outside of the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, and New York City to drive to volunteer fire and ambulance activities.
A.9221 was referred to transportation on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Kyacking on NYC ResivoursAuthorizes the use of kayaks on reservoirs serving the city of New York subject to reasonable rules and regulations; takes effect sixty days after becoming a law.
A.7709 was held for consideration in environmental conservation on Tuesday, May 13, 2008
No Tax on HelmetsExempts bicycle, motorcycle, snowmobile and equestrian helmets from sales and use tax.
A.5376 was referred to ways and means on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
S.796 was referred to ways and means on Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Requires Glycol Engine Coolant to Have BitterantProvides that any engine coolant or antifreeze that contains more than ten percent ethylene glycol shall only be sold if it contains at least thirty parts per million of denatonium benzoate as a bittering agent to render it unpalatable.
A.3638 was REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION on Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Requires Lo-Sulfur Diesel to Have BiodieselCreates the health care plan and facility restructuring and security program to provide assistance to health insurers, health care facilities and health maintenance organizations at risk of insolvency; financing for such program shall be provided by the dormitory authority, and administered by the commissioner of health, superintendent of insurance, dormitory authority and state housing finance agency.
A.3838 was held for consideration in insurance on Wednesday, June 4, 2008.
S.193 was REFERRED TO INSURANCE on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
TED Budget Bill
A.4305 was SIGNED CHAP.55 on Monday, April 9, 2007
Sweet Corn As State VegetableDesignates sweet corn as the state vegetable.
A.7480 was referred to governmental operations on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
S.3919 was COMMITTED TO RULES on Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Urban Greenmarkets BillDefines the term "greenmarket" as the equivalent of "farmers` market"; makes provision for grants for plans for urban greenmarkets and establishes a regionally based urban greenmarket facilities construction program under the urban development corporation.
A.1334 was REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE on Monday, February 4, 2008
Sets Presidential Primary to Feb 5Provides for the holding of the spring primary for election of electors of president and vice president of the United States to be held on the first Tuesday in February.
A.6430 was SIGNED CHAP.17 on Monday, April 9, 2007.
S.3544 was SIGNED CHAP.17 on Monday, April 9, 2007
Strengthen Liability Protection for Recreational Use of LandRequires the superintendent of insurance to study ways to control cost of property and liability insurance coverage for landowners who permit public use of their lands for recreational purposes; limits liability of landowners for such lands used for recreational activities; creates no obligation to permit public access.
A.3939 was referred to judiciary on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Assembly's Energy PackageRelates to establishing the state energy office and transferring the functions, powers and duties of the New York state energy research and development authority to such office; repeal certain provisions of the energy law, the executive law and the public authorities law relating to the New York state energy research and development authority (part A); relates to creating election districts for election of trustees of the Long Island Power Authority; relates to the implementation of proposed rate increases by the Long Island power authority and/or its subsidiaries (part C); relates to facilities of refuge; relates to net energy metering for solar, wind, fuel cell and farm waste electric generating systems; repeal section 66-l of the public service law relating to net energy metering for residential and/or farm service wind electric generating systems (part D); relates to enacting the state green building construction act (part E); relates to intervenor funds for proceedings relating to siting of major utility transmission facilities; creates a consumer appliance efficiency advisory panel (part F); relates to intervenor accounts (part G); reauthorizes the New York power authority to make contributions to the general fund; authorizes the continuation of New York power authority economic development programs, including the power for jobs and energy cost savings benefit programs (part H); establishes the climate change solutions program act; creates the New York state climate change task force; amends the state finance law, in relation to establishing the climate change solutions fund (part I).
A.8940 was enacting clause stricken on Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Low Interest Energy Improvement LoansProvides zero and low interest loans or loan interest rate reduction for energy improvement projects to stimulate the growth and development of small businesses and jobs.
A.5494 was REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS on Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Statewide Natural Gas Well StandardsMakes amendments to the calculations of statewide spacing requirements for oil and gas wells.
A.10526 was APPROVAL MEMO.17 on Monday, July 21, 2008
Tax Break for Muncipal EnergyMakes municipal clean energy research and development enterprises eligible for the qualified empire zone enterprise tax credit.
A.5059 was referred to energy on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
S.2424 was REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Unbranded Gasoline BillMakes null and void any provision of a franchise which prohibits a dealer of motor fuels from purchasing or selling unbranded motor fuel.
A.9073 was signed chap.578 on Thursday, September 25, 2008
No Riding in Pickup BedsProhibits a person from operating a truck while anyone under the age of eighteen is in the cargo area of such truck; provides certain exceptions for farm type tractors, trucks used for agricultural purposes and trucks used in parades.
A.227 was REFERRED TO RULES on Thursday, May 29, 2008
Psychological Testing for Youth WorkersIncreases the types of people who may be responsible for determining the disposition of certain human remains.
A.7351 was signed chap.401 on Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Bigger Bottle Bill ExpansionRelates to returnable beverage containers; requires registration and repeals certain provisions relating thereto.
A.8044 was REFERRED TO RULES on Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Establishes NY Recycles License PlateEnacts the New York automobile insurance fraud and premium reduction act; provides that this act is aimed at reducing insurance fraud and thus lowering the cost of insurance premiums; provides a provision for compensation to a person that reports insurance fraud to the authorities; further provides that this act also increases the penalty for insurance fraud; appropriates $3,100,000 therefor.
A.3837 was held for consideration in insurance on Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Require Electronics Registration With DECEnacts the "electronic equipment recycling act of 2007"; requires manufacturers of electronic equipment to register with and report to the department of environmental conservation; prohibits the sale of any electronic equipment from a manufacturer which is not registered with such department; requires such department to maintain and make public a list of all such registered manufacturers; requires all electronic equipment to be labelled with the name of its manufacturer; imposes a fee upon manufacturers based on the weight of electronic equipment sold each calendar year, unless it provides for the collection and recycling of such equipment pursuant to plans submitted and approved by the department of environmental conservation; requires retailers of electronic equipment to post and provide information on locations for recycling such equipment; directs the department of environmental conservation to enforce and implement such provisions; prohibits the disposal of electronic equipment; requires the deposit of all revenue derived from such provisions to be deposited into the newly created electronic equipment recycling account within the environmental protection fund which shall be expended solely for the electronic equipment recycling program.
A.2798 was referred to environmental conservation on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
S.5243 was REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Require Manufacuters to Take Back ElectronicsEnacts the "manufacturer return share electronic equipment recycling act of 2007"; requires manufacturers of electronic equipment to register with and report to the department of environmental conservation; prohibits the sale of any electronic equipment from a manufacturer which is not registered with such department; requires such department to maintain and make public a list of all such registered manufacturers; requires all electronic equipment to be labelled with the name of its manufacturer; imposes a fee upon manufacturers based on the weight of electronic equipment sold each calendar year, unless it provides for the collection and recycling of such equipment pursuant to plans submitted and approved by the department of environmental conservation; requires retailers of electronic equipment to post and provide information on locations for recycling such equipment; directs the department of environmental conservation to enforce and implement such provisions; prohibits the disposal of electronic equipment; requires the deposit of all revenue derived from such provisions to be deposited into the newly created electronic equipment recycling account within the environmental protection fund which shall be expended solely for the electronic equipment recycling program.
A.2648 was referred to environmental conservation on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
S.2763 was REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Require Parks and Stores To Provide RecyclingProvides that fairs, shopping centers and amusement parks shall provide recycling containers and participate in available recycling programs.
A.5409 was referred to environmental conservation on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Algea Biodiesel Development SubsidyCreates the "New York state algae biodiesel pilot program"; appropriates $20,000,000 therefor.
A.9071 was referred to energy on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Net Metering for BusinessesProvides for net energy metering for commercial and industrial businesses electric generating systems.
A.7067 was referred to energy on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Net Metering for Public SchoolsProvides for net energy metering for public school and public library solar electric generating systems.
S.4366 was COMMITTED TO RULES on Tuesday, June 24, 2008
No Turbines in Historic DistrictsRelates to the construction of wind energy facilities in certain historic districts; requires finding by commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation of no adverse impact on such historic district or mitigation of such impact; outlines "significant adverse impacts.
S.3073 was REFERRED TO TOURISM, RECREATION AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
No Turbines on Route 20 / Cherry ValleyProhibits construction of wind energy production facilities within 15 miles of a certain portion of the route twenty byway; authorizes the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to make a determination whether the construction of any wind energy production facility is in violation of this section.
S.3074 was REFERRED TO TOURISM, RECREATION AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Renewable Energy Purchases By GovtExpands the products which may be purchased for public use by including renewable energy resources; further increases the cost premium percentage of a product deemed reasonably competitive.
A.2162 was amended on third reading 2162a on Tuesday, June 17, 2008.
S.8565 was referred to ways and means on Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Solar Energy Investment Tax CreditRelates to solar energy system equipment credit.
A.7451 was signed chap.128 on Tuesday, July 3, 2007.
S.4482 was signed chap.128 on Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Canned Shoots BillProhibits the taking of non-native big game mammals in a fenced or other area from which there is no means for such mammal to escape.
A.2612 was REFERRED TO RULES on Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Outdoor Wood Boiler RestrictionsRelates to regulating outdoor wood-burning devices; establishes outdoor wood-burning devices shall be operated only between September thirtieth through May first; establishes that outdoor wood-burning devices shall not be operated within seven hundred feet of certain locations; establishes that outdoor wood-burning devices shall not be installed or operated within two hundred feet of certain residences.
A.1982 was referred to environmental conservation on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
S.3833 was REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
No Ammo Without a Firearms LicenseProhibits the sale of handgun ammunition to any person unless the person can produce proof of a firearm license; defines "ammunition"; imposes a civil penalty of between $500 and $1,000 for each violation.
A.6127 was referred to codes on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Rifles/Shotguns in Ballastic DatabaseProvides for the inclusion of rifles and shotguns in the ballistics identification databank.
A.7477 was referred to codes on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Spitzer's Gay Marriage BillRelates to individuals ability to marry.
A.8590 was ordered to third reading cal.592 on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
S.5884 was REFERRED TO JUDICIARY on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Smart Growth Public Infrastructure Policy ActProvides that public benefit corporations can enter into cooperative agreements with municipal corporations, districts and other public benefit corporations for the performance of any of the respective functions, powers or duties of the respective participants in the cooperative agreement.
A.3574 was held for consideration in local governments on Tuesday, May 6, 2008
State Smart Growth Policy ActDirects state agencies and public authorities to adopt and utilize smart growth principles.
A.7335 was tabled on Friday, September 26, 2008.
S.8612 was tabled on Friday, September 26, 2008
$500 4-Stroke Snowmobile Tax CreditProvides a tax credit in the amount of five hundred dollars for the purchase and registration of a four-stroke snowmobile.
A.2401 was referred to ways and means on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Hunters and Fishermen Exempt from Snowmobile Club RequirementEstablishes a non-trail snowmobile registration for snowmobiles which shall be used solely for the purpose of gaining access to hunting and fishing areas.
A.1602 was referred to transportation on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
S.7085 was REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION on Friday, March 7, 2008
Keep Snowmobile Trail Fund MoniesRelates to monies for snowmobile trail development and maintenance; requires reporting to the legislature on the disbursement of such monies; and authorizes the state comptroller to transfer certain monies related to the 2007-2008 budget to the snowmobile trail development fund.
S.08144 was referred to tourism, arts and sports development on Monday, June 16, 2008
Snowmobile Fuel Tax Goes To SnowmobilesProvides for the transfer of certain refunds for motor fuel and diesel motor fuel excise and petroleum business taxes used in snowmobiles and snowmobile trail groomers to the snowmobile trail development and maintenance fund.
S.2203 was REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
A.7910 was held for consideration in ways and means on Thursday, June 19, 2008
Tax Break for Allowing SnowmobilesProvides a tax abatement of 10% for landowners allowing snowmobiling on such land; such abatement limited to those parcels crossed by a trail which is maintained by a county, city, town or village as a part of a system of trails and eligible for aid pursuant to the parks, recreation and historic preservation law.
A.813 was referred to real property taxation on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Electronics Ban in LandfillsProhibits the disposal of electronic equipment in solid waste facilities; imposes civil penalties for violations of such provisions; provides that all fees and civil penalties collected pursuant to such act shall be deposited in the solid waste account of the environmental protection fund for use in electronic equipment recycling programs; requires wireless telephone service suppliers to recycle or reuse used wireless telephones.
A.7191 was referred to environmental conservation on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
No Landfills on AquifersProvides for minimization and limitation of siting and expansion of solid waste landfills in proximity to aquifers and other public water supplies; requires the department of environmental conservation to accept and consider comments and objections from affected municipalities; requires consideration of possible over-concentration and local land use laws and plans.
A.1152 was referred to environmental conservation on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
S.227 was REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO RULES on Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Plastic Bag PhaseoutRequires retail businesses to restricting the use of non-compostable plastic bags by fifty percent of the current volume by 2010 and completely ban the use of such bags by 2012; defines terms; provides injunctive relief and enforcement by the attorney general.
A.8633 was referred to economic development on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
S.4477 was COMMITTED TO RULES on Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Prohibit Styrofoam Packing PeanutsProhibits the sale or commercial use of styrofoam, commonly known as "packing peanuts" as a packaging material.
A.842 was referred to environmental conservation on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Forever Wild EnforcementMakes numerous provisions relating to conduct constituting violations of article 9, relating to lands and forests of the state, to enhance the department`s enforcement authority, including clarifying authority to issue permits for temporary use of the forest preserve and prohibitions against cutting timber; authorizes the attorney general to seek restraining orders; provides for facilitation of the practice of forestry through oversight of local laws by the commissioner of environmental conservation; directs the department of environmental conservation to cooperate with local governments and landowners; provides for review of proposed local laws by the commissioner upon petition of a landowner and referral by a town or county; requires extraordinary votes in certain cases.
A.3901 was referred to environmental conservation on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
One Year Free Park Access for HS GradsEntitles New York state high school graduate free access to state park, parkway, recreational facility or historic site for one year.
A.7749 was held for consideration in tourism, arts and sports development on Tuesday, April 29, 2008
State Land Highway Abandoing AuthorityEliminates, for highways in the Adirondack park, the requirement for the approval and consent of the state authority having jurisdiction over state land when the location of a highway on such land is altered or changed, or use of such highway is discontinued.
A.7082 was referred to transportation on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
S.4113 was REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Blue Ribbon Commission on Property Tax ReformProvides that offers of lease made to manufactured home tenants include fees, charges and assessments in force as of the date the offer of lease is required to be made; prevents the increase thereof until the expiration of the tenant`s lease or the elapsing of 90 days, whichever is later; provides for the pass-along of increases or decreases in charges for goods or services provided by third parties; requires that tenants without leases be charged at the same rate for fees, charges, etc. as tenants with leases for comparable lots and services.
A.3015 was print number 3015a on Tuesday, January 22, 2008
NYS Taxpayers Protection ActEnacts the NYS school taxpayers` protection act; requires the reporting of suspected corruption or conflicts of interest within the operation of a school district; requires the treasurer of each district to issue an annual report of all moneys received by the board and any expenditures; creates a compensation committee to oversee proposed contracts of all school district bargaining units, administrators and superintendents; creates the office of the state inspector general for education; prohibits retaliation by public school district employers where employees have made complaints of malfeasance.
A.8067 was referred to education on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Property Tax CapEstablishes limitations upon school district tax levies; and provides for override and underride of tax levy limitations.
S.8736 was referred to ways and means on Friday, August 8, 2008
Property Tax Circut BreakerRelates to providing a tax credit against personal income taxes equal to a percentage of excess real property taxes; defines terms; authorizes the commissioner of taxation and finance to promulgate any necessary rules and regulations.
A.11838 was REFERRED TO RULES on Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Raise Clinton County Sales Tax 1%Authorizes the county of Clinton to impose an additional 1% of sales and compensating use taxes from December 1, 2007 until November 30, 2009.
A.5450 was SIGNED CHAP.179 on Tuesday, July 3, 2007.
S.2758 was SIGNED CHAP.179 on Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Regular Assessments BillEstablishes certain assessing units shall update the assessments in its jurisdiction not less than once every fifth year.
A.127 was reported referred to ways and means on Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Childhood Lead Poisoning Primary Prevention ActEnacts the childhood lead poisoning primary prevention and safe housing act; establishes the childhood lead poisoning primary prevention and safe housing fund; authorizes a corporate tax credit for lead hazard reduction activities.
A.6399 was tabled on Friday, October 17, 2008.
S.6350 was tabled on Friday, October 17, 2008
Bans Chlorine Discharges into WaterEnacts the "chlorine zero discharge act of 2007"; prohibits the discharge of chlorine compounds into the navigable waters of the state by pulp and paper manufacturing concerns after 4 years; directs commissioner of environmental conservation to evaluate alternatives to use of organochlorines and to report to the governor and legislature.
A.7491 was referred to environmental conservation on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
S.1801 was REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Septic System RegulationRelates to the regulation of residential on-site wastewater treatment systems; directs the commissioner of environmental conservation to prepare a report on the impact of on-site sewage treatment systems on the waters of the state and on the public health; provides siting criteria for new septic systems and for inspections of new and existing residential septic systems upon sale or transfer.
A.7495 was referred to environmental conservation on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
S.2764 was REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Wetlands Protection BillRelates to the definition of freshwater wetlands; repeals section relating to the applicability of the freshwater wetlands article; provides authority of DEC over wetlands which are one acre or more; amends permitting requirements for subdivision of land.
A.7133 was REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION on Tuesday, April 15, 2008.
S.3835 was REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION on Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Require Manufacturers to Secure Wireless NetworksRequires a device that includes an integrated and enabled wireless network router or wireless access bridge shall be manufactured to comply with certain criteria.
A.8021 was ordered to third reading rules cal.528 on Thursday, June 19, 2008
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