Pending NYS Legislative Bills for 2011 Both Houses
| Run Date: 06/28/11 03:12 PM |
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| A135 | Lancman — Enacts the “motorcycle noise reduction compliance act” No same as SUMM : Amd S301, V & T L Enacts the “motorcycle noise reduction compliance act”; requires inspection of motorcycles to include a sound level test; motorcycles be in compliance with the sound levels set forth in section 386 of the vehicle and traffic law in order to pass inspection 01/05/11 referred to transportation Pos: Oppose Pri: 02
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| A220 | Spano (MS) — Enhances the reporting requirements for businesses, outside of N.Y. city, which store or use hazardous materials Same as S 2826 STEWART-COUSINS SUMM : Amd S209-u, Gen Muni L Enhances the reporting requirements for the storage or use of hazardous materials by businesses, outside of a city having a population of one million or more. 01/05/11 referred to local governments Pos: No Position Pri: 02
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| A377 | Magee (MS) — Implements the empire propane education and research act Same as S 151 MAZIARZ SUMM : Add Art 14 SS14-101 – 14-109, Energy L Implements the empire propane education and research act; authorizes the creation of certain propane education programs; requires the creation of an empire propane education and research council; enumerates the duties and purposes of the empire propane education and research council. 01/05/11 referred to energy 02/15/11 reported referred to codes 06/14/11 reported referred to ways and means Pos: No Position Pri: 03
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| A679 | Magnarelli (MS) — Establishes the New York state greenhouse gases management research and development program No same as SUMM : Add S1884, Pub Auth L Establishes the New York state greenhouse gases management research and development program to promote new technologies and processes which shall avoid, abate, mitigate, capture or sequester carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. 01/05/11 referred to corporations, authorities and commissions Pos: No Position Pri: 03
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| A779 | Rabbitt (MS) — Establishes the E85 compatible pump matching grant program No same as SUMM : Amd S1854, add S1884, Pub Auth L Establishes the E85 compatible pump matching grant program; provides that grants shall be made available to owners of service stations for up to seventy-five percent of the cost of purchasing new E85 compatible pumps or for the conversion of conventional gasoline pumps to E85 compatible pumps; defines the terms “E85″ and “service station”. 01/05/11 referred to energy 06/07/11 held for consideration in energy Pos: No Position Pri: 01
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| A890 | Pheffer (MS) — Creates a private right of action for unlawful price gouging for injunctive relief and recovery of actual damages or $1000 whichever is greater Same as A 8340 Dinowitz SUMM : Amd S396-r, Gen Bus L Creates a private right to action for unlawful price gouging for injunctive relief and recovery of actual damages or $1000 whichever is greater, or both, in addition to right of action granted to attorney general; permits the court to award a prevailing plaintiff an additional penalty of up to $5,000 for a willful or knowing violation and reasonable attorney’s fees. 01/05/11 referred to consumer affairs and protection 01/19/11 reported referred to codes 03/01/11 reported 03/03/11 advanced to third reading cal.70 05/16/11 recommitted to codes 05/16/11 enacting clause stricken Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| A960 | Destito (MS) — Relates to insurer interests in certain motor vehicle repair shops Same as S 4733 DEFRANCISCO SUMM : Add S398-j, V & T L Provides that an insurer may not hold nor acquire interest in a motor vehicle repair shop; insurers that before owned an interest in a motor vehicle repair shop must disclose to each insured that the insured has the right to use any motor vehicle repair shop selected by the insured. 01/05/11 referred to transportation 05/11/11 enacting clause stricken Pos: Support Pri: 02
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| A986 | Pheffer – Establishes no franchise agreements shall prohibit a gasoline dealer from offering a discount to a buyer based upon the method of payment No same as SUMM : Add S199-o, Gen Bus L Establishes no existing or future franchise agreement shall prohibit a gasoline dealer from offering a discount to a buyer based upon the method of payment. 01/05/11 referred to economic development 05/12/11 enacting clause stricken Pos: Oppose Pri: 02
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| A1101 | Kolb — Relates to taxes on cigarettes sold on an Indian reservation to non-members of the Indian nation or tribe Same as S 2008 GRIFFO SUMM : Amd S471, Tax L Relates to taxes on cigarettes sold on an Indian reservation to non-members of the Indian nation or tribe; reverts the tax back to the previous $2.75 if taxes on such cigarettes are not collected by 9/1/2011 and then changes the tax to $4.35 once the state begins collecting such taxes. 01/05/11 referred to ways and means Pos: SupportPri: 02
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| A1143 | Ortiz – Provides a tax credit for small businesses that purchase and install a security system No same as SUMM : Amd SS210, 606, 1456 & 1511, Tax L Provides a tax credit against franchise taxes for small businesses that purchase and install a security system which shall be 50% of the cost of the system up to $750. 01/05/11 referred to ways and means Pos: Support Pri: 02
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| A1153 | Pheffer – Relates to the payment of restitution by registered and unregistered repair shops No same as SUMM : Amd S398-e, V & T L Establishes that if financial loss has been made and a registrant or unregistered repair shop fails to comply with an order to pay restitution, the commissioner shall, by order, increase the amount of the penalty assessed. 01/05/11 referred to transportation 03/22/11 reported referred to codes 05/12/11 enacting clause stricken Pos: Support Pri: 01
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| A1192 | Gantt (MS) — Requires motor vehicle repair shops to provide written notice to customers that an insurance company cannot require a person to use a specific repair shop No same as SUMM : Amd S398-d, V & T L; amd S2610, Ins L Requires motor vehicle repair shops to provide written notice to customers that an insurance company cannot require a person to use a specific repair shop. 01/05/11 referred to transportation Pos: Support Pri: 01
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| A1326 | Ortiz (MS) — Authorizes a tax credit for qualified fuel expenses resulting from personal, non-business vehicle use on a public highway No same as SUMM : Amd S606, Tax L Authorizes a tax credit for qualified fuel expenses resulting from personal, non-business vehicle use on a public highway. 01/05/11 referred to ways and means Pos: No Position Pri: 01
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| A1496 | Tedisco (MS) — Reduces the tax on petroleum businesses and the sales and compensating use taxes on the retail sales of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel No same as SUMM : Amd SS301, 301-f, 301-j & 1111, Tax L Reduces the tax on petroleum businesses and sets the sales and compensating use taxes on the retail sales of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel at four cents a gallon instead of eight cents per gallon. 01/10/11 referred to ways and means Pos: Suppport Pri: 01
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| A1509 | Tedisco – Creates the alternative fuel incentive fund; creates the alternative fuels credit; establishes alternative fuel grants; appropriation No same as SUMM : Add S99-t, St Fin L; amd SS1148, 606 & 210, add SS187-o & 187-p, Tax L; add S1884, amd SS354 & 351, Pub Auth L Creates the alternative fuel incentive fund; provides that monies allocated from the fund will be used for certain purpose; thirty million will be allocated for research and development; twenty seven million for the thruway authority to create alternative fuel stations on the thruway; twenty million for a cellulosic ethanol refinery and five million for administrative costs. 01/10/11 referred to ways and means Pos: No Position Pri: 01
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| A1533 | Dinowitz (MS) — Prohibits the knowing installation, reinstallation, distribution, or sale of a previously deployed inflatable restraint system airbag No same as SUMM : Add S270.40, Pen L; amd S417-a, V & T L Prohibits the knowing installation, reinstallation, distribution or sale of a previously deployed inflatable restraint system (airbag); violation is a class A misdemeanor; requires notice to be given when an airbag is missing in a repair or transfer transaction; prohibits overriding an airbag readiness indicator light; requires motor vehicle dealers to notify purchasers of passenger motor vehicles of the absence of an airbag. Criminal Sanction Impact. 01/10/11 referred to codes Pos: No Position Pri: 02
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| A1588 | Pretlow – Requires the installation and maintenance of lockout devices on lottery vending machines by licensed lottery sales agents to prevent use by minors Same as S 1671 LAVALLE SUMM : Amd S1610, Tax L Requires the installation of lockout devices on lottery vending machines by licensed agents to prevent use by minors. 01/11/11 referred to ways and means Pos: Support
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| A1589 | Dinowitz (MS) — Relates to penalties for the illegal shipment of cigarettes Same as S 2170 GOLDEN SUMM : Amd S1399-ll, Pub Health L Relates to penalties for the illegal shipment of cigarettes and the authority of state and local authorities to bring actions to recover civil fines for such violations. Criminal Sanction Impact. 01/11/11 referred to health 01/25/11 reported referred to codes 03/01/11 reported 03/03/11 advanced to third reading cal.77 03/07/11 passed assembly 03/07/11 delivered to senate 03/07/11 REFERRED TO HEALTH Pos: Support Pri: 02
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| A1803 | Dinowitz (MS) — Authorizes the New York city commissioner of finance to approve suitable rewards for information that leads to the detection of violations of the tax on cigarettes No same as SUMM : Amd S11-1308, NYC Ad Cd Authorizes the New York city commissioner of finance to approve suitable rewards for information that leads to the detection of violations of the tax on cigarettes. 01/12/11 referred to cities 04/12/11 reported referred to ways and means Pos: Support Pri: 02
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| A1970 | Jeffries (MS) — Prohibits more than one increase in the price of motor fuel in any twenty-four hour period Same as S 603 PERALTA SUMM : Add Art 24-B S370-k, Gen Bus L Prohibits more than one increase in the price of motor fuel in any twenty-four hour period. 01/12/11 referred to economic development 04/11/11 reported referred to codes 05/03/11 reported 05/05/11 advanced to third reading cal.246 06/23/11 passed assembly 06/23/11 delivered to senate 06/23/11 REFERRED TO RULES Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| A1981A | Pheffer (MS) — Prohibits the retail sale, distribution or offer to sell at retail to any person in the state, novelty lighters Same as A 8402 Dinowitz SUMM : Add S391-r, Gen Bus L Prohibits the retail sale, distribution or offer to sell at retail to any person in the state, novelty lighters; provides definition of novelty lighters; establishes civil penalties; makes exception to those not intending the sale of novelty lighters in New York state; provides no person is subject to a civil penalty for any violation occurring before the 31st day of enactment. 01/12/11 referred to economic development 01/20/11 reference changed to consumer affairs and protection 03/09/11 amend and recommit to consumer affairs and protection 03/09/11 print number 1981a 03/15/11 reported referred to codes 05/12/11 enacting clause stricken Pos: Oppose Pri: 03
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| A2095 | DenDekker — Prohibits the sale of tires which are more than six years old Same as S 1243 ADDABBO SUMM : Amd S375, V & T L Prohibits the distribution, sale or offer for sale of tires which are more than six years old. 01/13/11 referred to transportation Pos: Oppose Pri: 03
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| A2125 | Reilich (MS) — Prohibits the use of fractional pricing in the sale of gasoline and diesel motor fuel No same as SUMM : Add S322-a, Gen Bus L Prohibits the use of fractional pricing in the sale of gasoline and diesel motor fuel. 01/13/11 referred to consumer affairs and protection Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| A2168 | Millman (MS) — Requires that motor vehicle repair shops provide certain information regarding work guarantees Same as S 1218 STAVISKY SUMM : Amd S398-d, V & T L Requires that motor vehicle repair shop invoices provide certain information regarding work guarantees stating the terms and time limits of any guarantee for repair work performed; also requires that if no guarantee is provided, the invoice must state such fact. 01/14/11 referred to transportation Pos: Oppose Pri: 02
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| A2217 | Castelli (MS) — Requires employers to register for E-verify program for verification of employment eligibility; establishes a tax credit for employers with less than fifty employees No same as SUMM : Add S219-b, Lab L; amd S210, Tax L Requires public and private employers to register for and participate in the E-verify program for verification of employment eligibility; establishes a tax credit for employers with less than fifty employees that register for the E-verify program. 01/14/11 referred to labor Pos: Oppose Pri: 03
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| A2541 | Pretlow (MS) — Requires that used oil filters be source-separated and recycled No same as SUMM : Amd SS23-2301, 23-2305, 23-2307, 23-2308, 23-2309, 27-0303, 27-0305 & 71-2201, add S23-2312, En Con L Requires that used oil filters be source-separated and recycled; extends the authority of the commissioner of environmental conservation to regulate generators, transporters, and processors thereof; requires processors to register with the department; prohibits disposal in certain landfills; requires transporters to maintain records; includes used oil filters within the definition of regulated waste. 01/19/11 referred to environmental conservation Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| A2627 | Weprin — Relates to bills as prima facie proof of damages No same as SUMM : Amd R4533-a, CPLR Provides that itemized bills or invoices, receipted or marked paid, for services, supplies or repairs of an amount not in excess of ten thousand dollars are admissible in evidence and are prima facie evidence of the reasonable value and necessity of such services, supplies or repairs itemized therein in any civil action. 01/19/11 referred to judiciary Pos: No Position Pri: 02
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| A2643 | Gabryszak (MS) — Sets all local sales tax rates on diesel motor fuel at 4% per gallon No same as SUMM : Amd S523, Tax L Sets all local sales tax rates on motor diesel fuel at 4% per gallon payable to those localities of the state which impose local sales and compensating use taxes on a cents per gallon basis pursuant to subpart B of part 1 of article 29 of this chapter. 01/19/11 referred to ways and means Pos: Support
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| A2673 | Weprin — Provides that assessments of self-insurers for the special disability fund shall be based on 110%, rather than 150%, of total disbursements No same as SUMM : Amd S15, Work Comp L Provides that assessments of self-insurers, the state insurance fund, and all insurance carriers for the workers’ compensation special disability fund shall be based on 110%, rather than 150%, of total disbursements from the fund during the preceding calendar year, less the amount of the fund’s net assets as of December 31st of such preceding calendar year. 01/19/11 referred to labor Pos: No Position Pri: 01
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| A2722 | Clark (MS) — Requires full retail fuel services to senior citizens and to persons with disabilities where self-service and full service is offered No same as SUMM : Add S199-o, Gen Bus L Requires full service gas station service to be provided to senior citizens and to persons with disabilities with a disabled license plate or hang tag at no additional cost where the retail full service station offers both self service and full service sales; provides civil penalties of up to $100 for violation thereof. 01/20/11 referred to consumer affairs and protection Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| A2723 | Clark (MS) — Regulates hazardous substance storage facilities No same as SUMM : Amd SS40-0105 & 40-0109, En Con L Provides that any person storing a hazardous substance shall furnish the department of environmental conservation with information on the storage facility, repairs or replacements, hazardous substances stored, storage and handling practices, or results of tests, monitoring and inspections. 01/20/11 referred to environmental conservation Pos: Oppose Pri: 02
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| A2739 | Gantt — Relates to the temporary suspension of a repair shop registration or license and the jurisdiction of repair shop appeals; repealer No same as SUMM : Amd SS261, 398-f & 398-i, rpld S398-f subs 2 & 4, V & T L Relates to the temporary suspension of a repair shop registration or license and the jurisdiction of repair shop appeals. 01/20/11 referred to transportation Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| A2782A | Crouch (MS) — Provides for the establishment of automotive glass replacement standards that are consistent with the federal motor vehicle safety standard requirements No same as SUMM : Add Art 25-BB SS389-s – 389-x, Gen Bus L Provides for the establishment of automotive glass replacement standards that are consistent with the federal motor vehicle safety standard requirements. 01/20/11 referred to consumer affairs and protection 03/15/11 amend and recommit to consumer affairs and protection 03/15/11 print number 2782a Pos: Oppose Pri: 02
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| A2910 | Lopez P (MS) — Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on bio diesel products produced, processed and/or distributed in New York state and authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes No same as SUMM : Amd SS289-c, 300, 301-b, 301-c, 1101, 1115, 1107 & 1210, Tax L Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels and authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level. 01/21/11 referred to libraries and education technology 02/17/11 reference changed to ways and means Pos: Support Pri: 02
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| A3234 | Gabryszak (MS) — Relates to the use of an advanced system for securing tobacco taxes Same as S 2895 ESPAILLAT SUMM : Add S472-a, amd S472, Tax L Relates to the use of an advanced system for securing tobacco taxes; requires exclusive use of encrypted counterfeit-resistant cigarette tax stamps to provide a commission to agents for the purpose of leasing or the purchase of machinery and a sell-through provision for retailers. 01/24/11 referred to ways and means Pos: Support Pri: 02
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| A3782 | Morelle — Expands definition of service contracts to include contracts made by a supplier or seller of a service for repair of cracks or chips in a motor vehicle windshield No same as SUMM : Amd SS7902 & 7903, Ins L Expands definition of service contracts to include contracts made by a supplier or seller of a service for repair of cracks or chips in a motor vehicle windshield and for repair or removal of dents, dings or creases from a motor vehicle without affecting the existing paint finish. 01/27/11 referred to corporations, authorities and commissions 04/04/11 reference changed to insurance Pos: No Position Pri: 03
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| A3887 | Englebright — Authorizes the attorney general to enforce the provisions of the environmental conservation law and its rules and regulations in the name of the people of the state Same as S 2394 SERRANO SUMM : Add S1-0305, En Con L Authorizes the attorney general to commence a special proceeding in a court hearing jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of the environmental conservation law and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto in the name of the people of the state. 01/28/11 referred to environmental conservation Pos: No Position Pri: 02
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| A3961 | Magnarelli (MS) — Prohibits insurers from limiting payment on claims based on pricing caps and from recommending a particular repair facility, and requires notice to insureds Same as S 4642 DEFRANCISCO SUMM : Amd S2610, Ins L Prohibits insurers from limiting payment on claims for damage to motor vehicles based on pricing caps for labor, parts, paint or repair materials; prohibits insurers from recommending a particular repair facility; and requires insurers to provide and retain a signed notice to claimants in relation to insured’s right to have a vehicle repaired in the shop of his/her choice. 01/31/11 referred to insurance Pos: Support Pri: 01
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| A4315 | Gabryszak (MS) — Requires an advertising medium at the location offering the sale of motor fuel Same as S 4824 AVELLA SUMM : Add S396-xx, Gen Bus L; amd S192, add S192-h, Ag & Mkts L Requires an advertising medium at the location offering the sale of motor fuel. 02/03/11 referred to consumer affairs and protection 03/29/11 enacting clause stricken Pos: Oppose Pri: 02
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| A4332 | Millman (MS) — Provides that any engine coolant or antifreeze that contains more than ten percent ethylene glycol shall only be sold if it contains 30 ppm of denatonium benzoate No same as SUMM : Add S399-j, Gen Bus L Provides 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 and a maximum of fifty parts per million of denatonium benzoate as a bittering agent to render it unpalatable. 02/03/11 referred to economic development 04/11/11 reported referred to codes 05/03/11 reported 05/05/11 advanced to third reading cal.257 05/09/11 passed assembly 05/09/11 delivered to senate 05/09/11 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| A4402 | Cymbrowitz (MS) — Relates to requiring gasoline stations to provide free air pumps and water for use in servicing motor vehicles No same as SUMM : Amd S396-x, Gen Bus L; amd SS16 & 192, Ag & Mkts L Relates to requiring gasoline stations to provide free air pumps and water for use in servicing motor vehicles. 02/03/11 referred to economic development Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| A4459 | Colton (MS) — Relates to requiring offenders to bear the cost of installation and maintenance of a court-ordered ignition interlock device No same as SUMM : Amd SS1193 & 1198, V & T L; amd S259-c, Exec L; amd S60.21, Pen L Relates to requiring offenders to bear the cost of installation and maintenance of a court-ordered ignition interlock device. 02/03/11 referred to transportation Pos: Support Pri: 01
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| A4598 | Cymbrowitz — Relates to the collection of the tax on cigarettes and penalties for evasion or defeat of such tax; repealer No same as SUMM : Rpld & add S471-e, rpld S480-a sub 5, amd Tax L, generally Provides an exemption from the tax on cigarettes sold to or received by members of a federally recognized Indian tribe, however the tax rate on sales to non-tribal members shall be equal to the state tax rate; directs licensed agents to affix cigarette stamps to each package of cigarettes sold except certain tax-exempt cigarette sales; directs agents to affix cigarette stamps to packages within 10 days of receipt of any cigarettes; provides certain duties of manufacturers, importers, agents and dealers; requires certain reporting and recordkeeping procedures; provides certain criteria for denial of certain cigarette licenses; increases penalties for violation of the cigarette and tobacco products tax. 02/04/11 referred to ways and means Pos: Suppport Pri: 03
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| A4608 | Englebright — Requires inspection of vehicle windshield and window light transmittance during annual vehicle safety inspection Same as S 2929 JOHNSON SUMM : Amd S301, V & T L Requires inspection of the vehicle windshield and window light transmittance during annual vehicle safety inspection to assure that such glass surfaces are in compliance with provisions limiting tinting. 02/04/11 referred to transportation Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| A4788 | Thiele (MS) — Prohibits a producer or refiner from selling, transferring, or assigning interest in a retail outlet leased to a motor fuel dealer No same as SUMM : Add Art 24-D S375, Gen Bus L Prohibits a producer or refiner from selling, transferring, or assigning interest in a retail outlet leased to a motor fuel dealer unless such producer or refiner makes certain offers to such dealer. 02/07/11 referred to economic development Pos: Support Pri: 01
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| A5042 | Titone (MS) — Relates to requiring disclosure of types of replacement parts used in automobile collision repairs No same as SUMM : Amd S398-d, V & T L; amd S3411, Ins L Requires motor vehicle repair shops to disclose types of replacements parts used in automobile collision repairs and provides a disclosure form to be signed by the owner consenting to the use of any such parts; forbids use of any other parts except new original equipment manufacturer parts on any vehicle during the first year of its manufacture and for the two years following. 02/10/11 referred to transportation Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| A5230 | Hooper (MS) — Relates to the location of cash registers in retail establishments No same as SUMM : Add S399-j, Gen Bus L Relates to the location of cash registers in retail establishments to ensure that customers are able to view the numbers and amounts of such purchases as the cash register attendant inputs such numbers and amounts. 02/14/11 referred to consumer affairs and protection Pos: Support Pri: 02
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| A5231 | Hooper (MS) — Requires motor vehicle repair shops to give fair and legal estimates No same as SUMM : Add S399-j, Gen Bus L Requires motor vehicle repair shops to give fair and legal estimates; provides a civil penalty of not more than three hundred dollars. 02/14/11 referred to consumer affairs and protection Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| A5316 | Molinaro (MS) — Establishes a tax credit for the actual cost of construction, reconstruction or acquisition of certain alternative fuel refueling facilities No same as SUMM : Add S187-q, Tax L Establishes a tax credit for the actual cost of construction, reconstruction or acquisition of certain alternative fuel refueling facilities that are directly attributable to the storage, compression, charging or dispensing of alternative fuels to motor vehicles. 02/15/11 referred to ways and means Pos: Support Pri: 02
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| A5467 | Towns — Establishes the “New York state consumers’ right to repair act of 2011″ Same as S 129 PERALTA SUMM : Add Art 11-C SS199-s – 199-u, Gen Bus L Establishes the “New York state consumers’ right to repair act of 2011″ which mandates automobile manufacturers to release vehicle repair information to vehicle owners allowing such owners to choose among competing repair facilities for the convenient, reliable and affordable repair of their motor vehicles. 02/22/11 referred to consumer affairs and protection 04/20/11 enacting clause stricken Pos: Support Pri: 01
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| A5630 | Murray — Relates to the restriction on sale of automotive refinish material No same as SUMM : Add S309, Gen Bus L Provides that no seller, supplier or distributor of automotive refinish material shall sell or offer for sale to any prospective purchaser any automotive refinish material which is labeled for professional use only and which contains material which results in the generation of hazardous waste unless such purchaser demonstrates and meets all local ordinances for the use and application of such materials, possesses a valid NYS tax i.d. number, a federal EPA number and is, or is acting on behalf of, a registered repair shop as defined by article 12-A of the vehicle and traffic law. 02/24/11 referred to consumer affairs and protection Pos: Support Pri: 03
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| A5844 | Kavanagh (MS) — Requires biodegradable filters on cigarettes within two years Same as S 901 KRUEGER SUMM : Add S27-0721, En Con L Provides that within two years it shall be unlawful to sell filtered cigarettes in this state unless the filter is biodegradable; provides for a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for each violation. 03/02/11 referred to environmental conservation Pos: Oppose Pri: 03
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| A5925 | Kavanagh — Relates to actions brought by employees for unpaid wages; and creates the employee wage safety fund Same as S 1534 STAVISKY SUMM : Add S5020-b, CPLR; add S99-t, St Fin L Creates a fund for the compensation of unpaid or underpaid employees; requires the division of labor standards to provide instruction and assistance pertaining to tax filing and reporting requirements to persons who claim unpaid wages; directs the commissioner of taxation and finance to provide for the collection of income taxes from judgments for unpaid wages. 03/02/11 referred to ways and means Pos: Oppose Pri: 02
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| A6010 | Burling (MS) — Requires that no insurer or motor vehicle repair facility recommend or require the use of Non-OEM crash parts No same as SUMM : Amd S3411, Ins L Requires that no insurer or motor vehicle repair facility recommend or require the use of Non-OEM crash parts unless such part shall equal or exceed the comparable OEM crash part in terms of fit, form, quality and performance; imposes liability upon those insurers or motor vehicle repair facilities which do recommend or require the use of such Non-OEM crash parts; defines certain terms; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles and the superintendent of insurance promulgate necessary rules and regulations. 03/03/11 referred to insurance Pos: Oppose Pri: 02
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| A6173 | Weprin — Requires signs to be posted at gasoline stations for consumers to contact the state consumer protection board in regard to price or product problems Same as S 3631 ADAMS SUMM : Amd S396-x, Gen Bus L Requires signs to be posted at gasoline stations for consumers to contact the state consumer protection board in regard to price or product problems. 03/08/11 referred to consumer affairs and protection Pos: Oppose Pri: 02
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| A6214 | Schimminger — Provides school tax exemption relief (STAR) to small business with 20 or fewer employees Same as S 2376 SEWARD SUMM : Amd S425, RPT L Provides school tax exemption relief (STAR) to small business with 20 or fewer employees. 03/09/11 referred to real property taxation Pos: Support
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| A6491A | Castelli — Makes certain amendments concerning zone pricing of gasoline No same as SUMM : Amd S399-ee, Gen Bus L; amd S2, Chap 579 of 2008 Makes certain amendments concerning zone pricing of gasoline. 03/21/11 referred to economic development 03/23/11 amend and recommit to economic development 03/23/11 print number 6491a Pos: Support Pri: 01
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| A6765 | Weprin — Relates to gas station credit cards No same as SUMM : Add S518-b, Gen Bus L Relates to gas station credit cards; requires gas stations charge the same rate for purchases of gasoline made by gas station credit cards as they charge for purchases made by cash. 03/28/11 referred to consumer affairs and protection Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| A6817 | Cook (MS) — Enacts the crash repair disclosure act No same as SUMM : Amd S2402, add S3411-a, Ins L; amd S398-d, V & T L; add S399-j, Gen Bus L Enacts the crash repair disclosure act to require certain disclosures to insureds by insurers and repair shops of the types of parts and warranties used in repair of damaged vehicles; defines terms. 03/31/11 referred to insurance Pos: Oppose Pri: 02
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| A6910 | Meng — Relates to the purchase, sale or installation of salvaged high-intensity discharge headlamps Same as S 1532 STAVISKY SUMM : Add S398-e, Gen Bus L Relates to the purchase, sale, or installation of salvaged high-intensity discharge headlamps; requires records to be kept regarding used HID lights including what vehicle they are taken from and the identification of the owner of such vehicle; and provides for penalties. 04/05/11 referred to economic development Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| A6999 | Russell — Establishes a biodiesel fuel tax exemption Same as S 1200 GRIFFO SUMM : Amd S301-b, Tax L Establishes a biodiesel fuel tax exemption. 04/07/11 referred to ways and means Pos: No Position Pri: 02
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| A7010 | Thiele (MS) — Makes certain amendments concerning zone pricing of gasoline Same as S 3709 ADAMS SUMM : Amd S399-ee, Gen Bus L; amd S2, Chap 579 of 2008 Makes certain amendments concerning zone pricing of gasoline. 04/08/11 referred to economic development Pos: Support Pri: 01
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| A7133 | Hevesi — Provides that diesel fuel that contains a concentration of sulfur that is less than or equal to 15 parts per million shall not be sold unless it includes biodiesel Same as S 2651 GRISANTI SUMM : Amd SS19-0107 & 19-0301, En Con L; amd S192-c, Ag & Mkts L Provides that diesel fuel that contains a concentration of sulfur that is less than or equal to fifteen parts per million shall not be sold or offered for sale unless such diesel fuel includes biodiesel as its lubrication additive. 04/13/11 referred to environmental conservation Pos: No Position Pri: 01
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| A7198A | Morelle — Requires the deposit, into the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, of a portion of the sales tax collected on each gallon of motor fuel sold at retail Same as S 2467-A LIBOUS SUMM : Amd S1148, Tax L; amd S89-b, St Fin L Requires the deposit, into the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, of a portion of the sales tax collected on each gallon of motor fuel sold at retail. 04/15/11 referred to ways and means 05/10/11 amend and recommit to ways and means 05/10/11 print number 7198a Pos: No Position Pri: 02
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| A7297A | Tedisco (MS) — Provides for the suspension of taxes on gasoline and similar motor fuels for certain summer holiday weekends Same as S 4880-B BALL SUMM : Add S36, amd S1817, Tax L; amd SS88-a, 89-b & 89-c, St Fin L; amd S392-i, Gen Bus L Provides for the suspension of taxes on gasoline and similar motor fuels for Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July weekend and Labor Day weekend. 04/28/11 referred to ways and means 05/19/11 amend (t) and recommit to ways and means 05/19/11 print number 7297a Pos: Support Pri: 02
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| A7351 | DenDekker — Includes the examination of tinted or shaded windows in the periodic inspection of motor vehicles Same as S 2542 DEFRANCISCO SUMM : Amd S301, V & T L Includes the examination of tinted or shaded windows in the periodic inspection of motor vehicles required by law; authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate any and all rules and regulations necessary. 05/02/11 referred to transportation Pos: Oppose Pri: 02
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| A7435 | Calhoun — Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels on sale during certain periods and authorizing localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level No same as SUMM : Amd SS1115, 1107 & 1210, Tax L Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels on sale during certain periods; authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level. 05/04/11 referred to ways and means Pos: Support Pri: 02
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| A7504A | Rivera P — Authorizes gas stations to purchase motor fuel from alternative suppliers No same as SUMM : Amd S199-j, Gen Bus L Authorizes gas stations to purchase motor fuel from alternative suppliers. 05/06/11 referred to economic development 05/17/11 amend (t) and recommit to economic development 05/17/11 print number 7504a Pos: Strongly Support Pri: 01
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| A7512 | Cahill — Provides that excise taxes imposed on motor fuel pursuant to certain provisions of the tax law shall not be imposed during prescribed periods No same as SUMM : Add SS282-d & 284-f, amd SS301-a, 1111 & 1817, Tax L; add S392-j, Gen Bus L Provides that excise taxes imposed on motor fuel pursuant to certain provisions of the tax law shall not be imposed during prescribed periods and requires retail dealers of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel to reduce prices for such fuel. 05/06/11 referred to ways and means Pos: Support Pri: 01
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| A7663 | Pretlow — Authorizes gas stations to purchase motor fuel from alternative suppliers Same as S 5183 DEFRANCISCO SUMM : Amd S199-j, Gen Bus L Authorizes gas stations to purchase motor fuel from alternative suppliers. 05/12/11 referred to economic development Pos: Strongly Support Pri: 01
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| A7775 | Thiele (MS) — Relates to zone pricing of gasoline Same as S 4170 ALESI SUMM : Amd S399-ee, Gen Bus L; amd S2, Chap 579 of 2008 Relates to zone pricing of gasoline. 05/16/11 referred to economic development Pos: Support W/Memo Pri: 01
Comment: 6/7/11 – Faxed to G. Warren; Zapped to Assem.;
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| A8019 | Castro — Increases the presumed “cost of the agent” for purposes of cigarette marketing Same as S 4736 GOLDEN SUMM : Amd S483, Tax L Increases the presumed “cost of the agent” for purposes of cigarette marketing. 05/27/11 referred to ways and means Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| A8023 | Gibson — Relates to requiring alternative power sources for motor fuel facilities located in N.Y. city No same as SUMM : Add S399-eee, Gen Bus L; add S270.40, Pen L Relates to requiring alternative power sources for motor fuel facilities located within cities having a population of one million or more and creating a class A misdemeanor for willful failure to install an appropriate transfer switch. 05/27/11 referred to cities Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| A8187 | Calhoun — Prohibits method of payment pricing of gasoline No same as SUMM : Amd S399-ee, Gen Bus L Prohibits method of payment pricing of gasoline, wherein the price per gallon of motor fuel of like grade or quality that is offered for sale or sold by a retail outlet varies based on the customer’s method of payment. 06/06/11 referred to consumer affairs and protection Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| A8340 | Dinowitz (MS) — Creates a private right of action for unlawful price gouging for injunctive relief and recovery of actual damages or $1000 whichever is greater No same as SUMM : Amd S396-r, Gen Bus L Creates a private right of action for unlawful price gouging for injunctive relief and recovery of actual damages or $1000 whichever is greater, or both, in addition to right of action granted to attorney general; permits the court to award a prevailing plaintiff an additional penalty of up to $5,000 for a willful or knowing violation and reasonable attorney’s fees. 06/14/11 referred to consumer affairs and protection 06/15/11 reported referred to codes 06/16/11 reported referred to rules 06/17/11 reported 06/17/11 rules report cal.423 06/17/11 ordered to third reading rules cal.423 Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| A8346 | Crespo (MS) — Establishes a one-time tax credit for purchase and installation of a security camera system in convenience stores No same as SUMM : Add SS36 & 195, amd S606, Tax L Establishes a one-time tax credit for purchase and installation of a security camera system in convenience stores located in cities with a population of one hundred fifty thousand or more. 06/14/11 referred to ways and means Pos: Support Pri: 02
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| A8402 | Dinowitz (MS) — Prohibits the retail sale, distribution or offer to sell at retail to any person in the state, novelty lighters No same as SUMM : Add S391-r, Gen Bus L Prohibits the retail sale, distribution or offer to sell at retail to any person in the state, novelty lighters; provides definition of novelty lighters; establishes civil penalties; makes exception to those not intending the sale of novelty lighters in New York state; provides no person is subject to a civil penalty for any violation occurring before the 31st day of enactment. 06/15/11 referred to consumer affairs and protection Pos: Oppose Pri: 03
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| S129 | PERALTA — Establishes the “New York state consumers’ right to repair act of 2011″ No same as SUMM : Add Art 11-C SS199-s – 199-u, Gen Bus L Establishes the “New York state consumers’ right to repair act of 2011″ which mandates automobile manufacturers to release vehicle repair information to vehicle owners allowing such owners to choose among competing repair facilities for the convenient, reliable and affordable repair of their motor vehicles. 01/05/11 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION Pos: Support Pri: 01
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| S141 | MAZIARZ — Makes certain amendments concerning zone pricing of gasoline No same as SUMM : Amd S399-ee, Gen Bus L; amd S2, Chap 579 of 2008 Makes certain amendments concerning zone pricing of gasoline. 01/05/11 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| S151 | MAZIARZ — Implements the empire propane education and research act Same as A 377 Magee SUMM : Add Art 14 SS14-101 – 14-109, Energy L Implements the empire propane education and research act; authorizes the creation of certain propane education programs; requires the creation of an empire propane education and research council; enumerates the duties and purposes of the empire propane education and research council. 01/05/11 REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS 03/01/11 REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE 06/02/11 1ST REPORT CAL.952 06/06/11 2ND REPORT CAL. 06/07/11 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 06/13/11 PASSED SENATE 06/13/11 DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY 06/13/11 referred to codes Pos: No Position Pri: 03
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| S245 | MAZIARZ — Makes permanent provisions governing licenses to sell at retail for consumption off the premises No same as SUMM : Amd Part W3 S8, Chap 62 of 2003 Makes permanent provisions governing licenses to sell at retail for consumption off the premises. 01/05/11 REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS Pos: Support
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| S385 | KRUEGER — Requires cigarette manufacturer to disclose chemical additives in cigarettes No same as SUMM : Add Art 13-F S1399-mm-1, Pub Health L Requires manufacturers of cigarettes sold or distributed in the state to disclose additives used in the manufacture of cigarettes and to identify those substances which have been determined to be toxic; provisions made for the health department to investigate the health risks associated with exposure to added constituents, toxic constituents and nicotine and shall develop standards to reduce risks; establishes civil penalty for violations; makes related provisions. Criminal Sanction Impact. 01/05/11 REFERRED TO HEALTH Pos: No Position Pri: 03
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| S582 | KLEIN — Requires the use of encrypted counterfeit-resistant tobacco product tax stamps and markers No same as SUMM : Add S472-a, Tax L Requires the use of encrypted counterfeit-resistant tobacco product tax stamps and markets. 01/05/11 REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS Pos: Support
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| S603 | PERALTA — Prohibits more than one increase in the price of motor fuel in any twenty-four hour period Same as A 1970 Jeffries SUMM : Add Art 24-B S370-k, Gen Bus L Prohibits more than one increase in the price of motor fuel in any twenty-four hour period. 01/05/11 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| S749 | YOUNG — Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels and authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes No same as SUMM : Amd SS1115, 1107 & 1210, Tax L Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels and authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level. 01/05/11 REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS Pos: Support Pri: 01
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| S786 | YOUNG — Establishes a financial security fund for natural gas and oil producers No same as SUMM : Add S23-0315, En Con L Establishes a natural gas and oil well security fund to enable natural gas and oil producers to meet the financial security requirements in the environmental conservation law for the permitting, operation, maintenance and plugging of natural gas and oil wells. 01/05/11 REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Pos: No Position
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| S901 | KRUEGER — Requires biodegradable filters on cigarettes within two years Same as A 5844 Kavanagh SUMM : Add S27-0721, En Con L Provides that within two years it shall be unlawful to sell filtered cigarettes in this state unless the filter is biodegradable; provides for a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for each violation. 01/05/11 REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Pos: No Position Pri: 03
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| S1067 | PARKER — Requires alternative fuels to be available along the thruway No same as SUMM : Amd S1-103, add S5-129, Energy L; amd S354, Pub Auth L Requires alternative fuels to be available for public use along the New York state thruway after November 1, 2012 and to provide each recommended alternative fuel at least every one hundred twenty miles on both sides of the thruway; defines “alternative fuel”. 01/05/11 REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| S1200 | GRIFFO — Establishes a biodiesel fuel tax exemption Same as A 6999 Russell SUMM : Amd S301-b, Tax L Establishes a biodiesel fuel tax exemption. 01/05/11 REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS 06/02/11 REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE 06/16/11 COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES 06/16/11 ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1297 06/16/11 PASSED SENATE 06/16/11 DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY 06/16/11 referred to ways and means Pos: Support Pri: 02
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| S1218 | STAVISKY — Requires that motor vehicle repair shops provide certain information regarding work guarantees Same as A 2168 Millman SUMM : Amd S398-d, V & T L Requires that motor vehicle repair shop invoices provide certain information regarding work guarantees stating the terms and time limits of any guarantee for repair work performed; also requires that if no guarantee is provided, the invoice must state such fact. 01/06/11 REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION Pos: Oppose Pri: 02
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| S1240 | ADDABBO — Requires a sticker or label to be affixed to any tire identifying the creation date of any tire No same as SUMM : Amd S375, V & T L Requires a sticker or label to be affixed to any tire being sold in the state identifying the creation date and manufacturer of any tire. 01/06/11 REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION Pos: Oppose Pri: 03
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| S1243 | ADDABBO — Prohibits the sale of tires which are more than six years old Same as A 2095 DenDekker SUMM : Amd S375, V & T L Prohibits the distribution, sale or offer for sale of tires which are more than six years old. 01/06/11 REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION Pos: Oppose Pri: 03
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| S1356A | DILAN — Relates to brake friction material No same as SUMM : Add S382-d, V & T L Limits the use of certain substances in brake friction material. 01/06/11 REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION 03/11/11 AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION 03/11/11 PRINT NUMBER 1356A Pos: Oppose
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| S1532 | STAVISKY — Relates to the purchase, sale or installation of salvaged high-intensity discharge headlamps Same as A 6910 Meng SUMM : Add S398-e, Gen Bus L Relates to the purchase, sale, or installation of salvaged high-intensity discharge headlamps; requires records to be kept regarding used HID lights including what vehicle they are taken from and the identification of the owner of such vehicle; and provides for penalties. 01/10/11 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| S1534 | STAVISKY — Relates to actions brought by employees for unpaid wages; and creates the employee wage safety fund Same as A 5925 Kavanagh SUMM : Add S5020-b, CPLR; add S99-t, St Fin L Creates a fund for the compensation of unpaid or underpaid employees; requires the division of labor standards to provide instruction and assistance pertaining to tax filing and reporting requirements to persons who claim unpaid wages; directs the commissioner of taxation and finance to provide for the collection of income taxes from judgments for unpaid wages. 01/10/11 REFERRED TO CODES 03/08/11 COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO JUDICIARY Pos: No Position Pri: 02
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| S1552 | SAMPSON — Establishes state board of elections enforcement counsel and state board of elections enforcement unit; campaign finances; repealer No same as SUMM : Rpld S14-102 sub 5, S14-104 sub 3, amd El L, generally Establishes state board of elections enforcement counsel and state board of elections enforcement unit; campaign finances. 01/10/11 REFERRED TO ELECTIONS Pos: No Position Pri: 02
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| S1671 | LAVALLE — Requires the installation and maintenance of lockout devices on lottery vending machines by licensed lottery sales agents to prevent use by minors Same as A 1588 Pretlow SUMM : Amd S1610, Tax L Requires the installation and maintenance of lockout devices on lottery vending machines by licensed lottery agents to prevent use by minors. 01/11/11 REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING Pos: Support
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| S1848 | OPPENHEIMER — Grants private citizens broad authorization to commence civil judicial actions under certain titles of the environmental conservation law No same as SUMM : Add Art 71 Title 45 SS71-4501 – 71-4513, amd S71-1311, En Con L Enacts “private environmental law enforcement act”; authorizes any private citizen who has an interest which is or may be adversely affected to commence civil judicial actions for injunctive or declaratory relief to remedy environmental harms under certain circumstances; provides that such action may be commenced against any person for any violation of an administrative or court order compelling an investigation or remediation of an inactive hazardous waste disposal site. 01/13/11 REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| S1949 | KRUGER — Imposes stricter requirements upon motor vehicle repair shops with respect to the disclosure of information to consumers No same as SUMM : Amd S398-d, V & T L Imposes extensive and detailed requirements upon motor vehicle repair shops in the conduct of their business with the public with respect to disclosure of labor charges on estimates and invoices, including the cost of tear down time, the use of reconditioned parts, information regarding the requirements for the exercise of any guarantees and the right of the customer to copies of service records and purchase orders for parts. 01/14/11 REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| S2008 | GRIFFO — Relates to taxes on cigarettes sold on an Indian reservation to non-members of the Indian nation or tribe Same as A 1101 Kolb SUMM : Amd S471, Tax L Relates to taxes on cigarettes sold on an Indian reservation to non-members of the Indian nation or tribe; reverts the tax back to the previous $2.75 if taxes on such cigarettes are not collected by 9/1/2011 and then changes the tax to $4.35 once the state begins collecting such taxes. 01/14/11 REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS Pos: Support Pri: 02
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| S2023 | SQUADRON — Relates to price gouging No same as SUMM : Amd S396-r, Gen Bus L Relates to price gouging; imposes criminal penalties for price gouging; removes language relating to the declaration of a state of emergency; increases civil penalty; authorizes a district attorney to enforce provisions. 01/14/11 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION Pos: Oppose Pri: 02
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| S2076 | KRUGER — Regulates certain marketing practices in the marketing of motor fuels No same as SUMM : Amd S199-a, add S199-o, Gen Bus L Regulates marketing practices of refiners and distributors of motor fuel with respect to the imposition of inequitable prices to consumers by prohibiting refiners and distributors from selling motor fuel to any dealer at a price that exceeds 94% of the consumer retail price for the same fuel sold from a direct operated service station in the same area and from certain price schemes; makes definitions; provides for a civil fine not to exceed five thousand dollars and ten thousand dollars for the second offense. 01/18/11 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION Pos: Support W/Memo Pri: 01
Notes: 1/27/2011 — SS Memo in support in 11937
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| S2170 | GOLDEN — Relates to penalties for the illegal shipment of cigarettes Same as A 1589 Dinowitz SUMM : Amd S1399-ll, Pub Health L Relates to penalties for the illegal shipment of cigarettes and the authority of state and local authorities to bring actions to recover civil fines for such violations. Criminal Sanction Impact. 01/18/11 REFERRED TO HEALTH 06/07/11 1ST REPORT CAL.1100 06/13/11 2ND REPORT CAL. 06/14/11 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 06/24/11 COMMITTED TO RULES Pos: Support Pri: 02
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| S2376 | SEWARD — Provides school tax exemption relief (STAR) to small business with 20 or fewer employees Same as A 6214 Schimminger SUMM : Amd S425, RPT L Provides school tax exemption relief (STAR) to small business with 20 or fewer employees. 01/19/11 REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT Pos: Support
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| S2394 | SERRANO — Authorizes the attorney general to enforce the provisions of the environmental conservation law and its rules and regulations in the name of the people of the state Same as A 3887 Englebright SUMM : Add S1-0305, En Con L Authorizes the attorney general to commence a special proceeding in a court hearing jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of the environmental conservation law and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto in the name of the people of the state. 01/19/11 REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Pos: Oppose Pri: 02
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| S2442 | ALESI — Provides that no retailer shall engage in zone pricing with respect to any motor fuel of like grade or quality No same as SUMM : Amd S399-ee, Gen Bus L Provides that no retailer shall engage in zone pricing with respect to any motor fuel of like grade or quality. 01/21/11 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| S2467A | LIBOUS — Requires the deposit, into the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, of a portion of the sales tax collected on each gallon of motor fuel sold at retail Same as A 7198-A Morelle SUMM : Amd S1148, Tax L; amd S89-b, St Fin L Requires the deposit, into the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, of a portion of the sales tax collected on each gallon of motor fuel sold at retail. 01/21/11 REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS 05/03/11 AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS 05/03/11 PRINT NUMBER 2467A 05/10/11 REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE 06/02/11 1ST REPORT CAL.954 06/06/11 2ND REPORT CAL. 06/07/11 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 06/14/11 PASSED SENATE 06/14/11 DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY 06/14/11 referred to ways and means Pos: No Position Pri: 02
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| S2542 | DEFRANCISCO — Includes the examination of tinted or shaded windows in the periodic inspection of motor vehicles Same as A 7351 DenDekker SUMM : Amd S301, V & T L Includes the examination of tinted or shaded windows in the periodic inspection of motor vehicles required by law; authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate any and all rules and regulations necessary. 01/25/11 REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION 06/07/11 1ST REPORT CAL.1053 06/13/11 2ND REPORT CAL. 06/14/11 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 06/21/11 PASSED SENATE 06/21/11 DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY 06/21/11 referred to transportation Pos: Oppose Pri: 02
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| S2651 | GRISANTI — Provides that diesel fuel that contains a concentration of sulfur that is less than or equal to 15 parts per million shall not be sold unless it includes biodiesel Same as A 7133 Hevesi SUMM : Amd SS19-0107 & 19-0301, En Con L; amd S192-c, Ag & Mkts L Provides that diesel fuel that contains a concentration of sulfur that is less than or equal to fifteen parts per million shall not be sold or offered for sale unless such diesel fuel includes biodiesel as its lubrication additive. 01/27/11 REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| S2826 | STEWART-COUSINS — Enhances the reporting requirements for businesses, outside of a city with population of one million or more, which store or use hazardous materials Same as A 220 Spano SUMM : Amd S209-u, Gen Muni L Enhances the reporting requirements for the storage or use of hazardous materials by businesses, outside of a city having a population of one million or more. 02/02/11 REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT Pos: No Position Pri: 02
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| S2895 | ESPAILLAT — Relates to the use of an advanced system for securing tobacco taxes Same as A 3234 Gabryszak SUMM : Add S472-a, amd S472, Tax L Relates to the use of an advanced system for securing tobacco taxes; requires exclusive use of encrypted counterfeit-resistant cigarette tax stamps to provide a commission to agents for the purpose of leasing or the purchase of machinery and a sell-through provision for retailers. 02/03/11 REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS Pos: Support Pri: 02
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| S2929 | JOHNSON — Requires inspection of vehicle windshield and window light transmittance during annual vehicle safety inspection Same as A 4608 Englebright SUMM : Amd S301, V & T L Requires inspection of the vehicle windshield and window light transmittance during annual vehicle safety inspection to assure that such glass surfaces are in compliance with provisions limiting tinting. 02/03/11 REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| S2957 | KRUGER — Makes provisions regarding enforcement and penalties for motor vehicle odometer tampering No same as SUMM : Amd S8303, CPLR; amd S392-e, Gen Bus L Increases the penalty for using false statements with respect to, or altering mileage registering devices on, an automobile. Criminal Sanction Impact. 02/03/11 REFERRED TO CODES Pos: No Position Pri: 02
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| S2981 | PARKER — Increases from $4.35 to $6.00, the state tax on a pack of cigarettes, and provides that such increase shall be used for tobacco use prevention and control No same as SUMM : Amd SS471, 471-a & 482, Tax L; add S86, St Fin L Increases from $4.35 to $6.00, the state tax on a pack of cigarettes, and provides that such increase shall be used for tobacco use prevention and control programs; establishes the tobacco use prevention and control program fund. 02/04/11 REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| S3053 | KRUEGER — Requires additional disclosures from lobbyists No same as SUMM : Amd SS1-c, 1-h & 1-j, Leg L; add SS14-131 – 14-134, amd S14-102, El L; amd S74, Pub Off L Requires additional disclosures from lobbyists including: campaign contributions to elected officials; existing business relationships or associations with public officials; and the names of family members of a public official to whom the lobbyist, or his or her employer, paid compensation of over $500 in the preceding calendar year and the amount of compensation paid; provides for the disposition of campaign funds. 02/07/11 REFERRED TO FINANCE 03/28/11 NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION – REQUESTED Pos: No Position
Comment: Lobbying
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| S3507 | PARKER — Provides for assistance to disabled drivers at gas stations No same as SUMM : Amd S396-bb, Gen Bus L Provides for assistance to disabled drivers at gas stations. 02/24/11 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION Pos: Oppose Pri: 02
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| S3631 | ADAMS — Requires signs to be posted at gasoline stations for consumers to contact the state consumer protection board in regard to price or product problems Same as A 6173 Weprin SUMM : Amd S396-x, Gen Bus L Requires signs to be posted at gasoline stations for consumers to contact the state consumer protection board in regard to price or product problems. 02/28/11 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION Pos: Oppose Pri: 02
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| S3687 | ADAMS — Provides increased penalties for people who operate vehicles with tinted windows No same as SUMM : Amd SS375, 301 & 304, add S1809-f, V & T L; add S92-h, St Fin L Provides increased penalties for people who operate vehicles with tinted windows; provides a $250 surcharge that will be paid into a fund used to train and equip police officers; motor vehicles with tinted windows not allowed by law will not be issued a certificate of inspection. 03/02/11 REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION Pos: No Position Pri: 03
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| S3709 | ADAMS — Makes certain amendments concerning zone pricing of gasoline Same as A 7010 Thiele SUMM : Amd S399-ee, Gen Bus L; amd S2, Chap 579 of 2008 Makes certain amendments concerning zone pricing of gasoline. 03/02/11 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION Pos: Support Pri: 01
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| S3862 | ALESI — Relates to the sale of engine coolant and antifreeze No same as SUMM : Add S399-j, Gen Bus L Relates to the sale of engine coolant and antifreeze; defines terms; provides exemptions. 03/08/11 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| S4040A | SEWARD — Expands definition of service contracts to include contracts made by a supplier or seller of a service for repair of cracks or chips in a motor vehicle windshield No same as SUMM : Amd SS7902 & 7903, Ins L Expands definition of service contracts to include contracts made by a supplier or seller of a service for repair of cracks or chips in a motor vehicle windshield and for repair or removal of dents, dings or creases from a motor vehicle without affecting the existing paint finish. 03/15/11 REFERRED TO INSURANCE 03/21/11 1ST REPORT CAL.241 03/22/11 2ND REPORT CAL. 03/23/11 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 05/16/11 AMENDED ON THIRD READING 4040A 06/07/11 PASSED SENATE 06/07/11 DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY 06/07/11 referred to insurance Pos: Oppose Pri: 03
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| S4170 | ALESI — Relates to zone pricing of gasoline Same as A 7775 Thiele SUMM : Amd S399-ee, Gen Bus L; amd S2, Chap 579 of 2008 Relates to zone pricing of gasoline. 03/22/11 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION 06/01/11 1ST REPORT CAL.919 06/02/11 2ND REPORT CAL. 06/06/11 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 06/24/11 COMMITTED TO RULES Pos: Support W/Memo Pri: 01
Comment: 6/7/11-Emailed to J. Walters; Zapped to Senate;
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| S4642 | DEFRANCISCO — Prohibits insurers from limiting payment on claims based on pricing caps and from recommending a particular repair facility, and requires notice to insureds Same as A 3961 Magnarelli SUMM : Amd S2610, Ins L Prohibits insurers from limiting payment on claims for damage to motor vehicles based on pricing caps for labor, parts, paint or repair materials; prohibits insurers from recommending a particular repair facility; and requires insurers to provide and retain a signed notice to claimants in relation to insured’s right to have a vehicle repaired in the shop of his/her choice. 04/14/11 REFERRED TO INSURANCE Pos: Support Pri: 01
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| S4703 | FLANAGAN — Exempts coin-operated tire inflation equipment from sales and use tax No same as SUMM : Amd S1115, Tax L Exempts coin operated tire inflation equipment from sales and use tax. 04/14/11 REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS Pos: Support Pri: 01
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| S4733 | DEFRANCISCO — Relates to insurer interests in certain motor vehicle repair shops No same as SUMM : Add S398-j, V & T L Provides an insurer may not hold nor acquire interest in a motor vehicle repair shop; insurers that before owned an interest in a motor vehicle repair shop must disclose to each insured that the insured has the right to use any motor vehicle repair shop selected by the insured. 04/18/11 REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION Pos: Support Pri: 02
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| S4736 | GOLDEN — Increases the presumed “cost of the agent” for purposes of cigarette marketing Same as A 8019 Castro SUMM : Amd S483, Tax L Increases the presumed “cost of the agent” for purposes of cigarette marketing. 04/18/11 REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS 06/21/11 COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES 06/21/11 ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1469 06/21/11 PASSED SENATE 06/21/11 DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY 06/21/11 referred to ways and means Pos: Oppose Pri: 01
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| S4824 | AVELLA — Requires an advertising medium at the location offering the sale of motor fuel No same as SUMM : Add S396-xx, Gen Bus L; amd S192, add S192-h, Ag & Mkts L Requires an advertising medium at the location offering the sale of motor fuel. 04/27/11 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION Pos: Oppose Pri: 02
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| S4880B | BALL – Provides for the suspension of taxes on gasoline and similar motor fuels for certain summer holiday weekends Same as A 7297-A Tedisco SUMM : Add S36, amd S1817, Tax L; amd SS89-b & 89-c, add 88-a, St. Fin L; amd S392-i, Gen Bus L Provides for the suspension of taxes on gasoline and similar motor fuels for Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July weekend and Labor Day weekend. 04/28/11 REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS 05/03/11 REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE 05/05/11 AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE 05/05/11 PRINT NUMBER 4880A 05/12/11 AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE 05/12/11 PRINT NUMBER 4880B 05/16/11 1ST REPORT CAL.670 05/17/11 2ND REPORT CAL. 05/18/11 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 05/24/11 PASSED SENATE 05/24/11 DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY 05/24/11 referred to ways and means Pos: Support Pri: 02
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| S5183 | DEFRANCISCO — Authorizes gas stations to purchase motor fuel from alternative suppliers Same as A 7663 Pretlow SUMM : Amd S199-j, Gen Bus L Authorizes gas stations to purchase motor fuel from alternative suppliers. 05/03/11 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION Pos: Strongly Support Pri: 01
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