John A. DeFrancisco's Legislation

S1072-2011: Enacts the "taxpayer advocate act" to create the office of taxpayer advocate sponsored by DEFRANCISCO
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Enacts the "taxpayer advocate act" to create the office of taxpayer advocate. Read more...

S1073-2011: Requires director of the budget to compile and make public a report showing cash disbursements made on behalf of each entity during the preceding 6 months sponsored by DEFRANCISCO
Committee: FINANCE | Search
Requires the director of the budget to compile and make public a report for each state agency, covered authority and the judiciary showing cash disbursements made on behalf of each entity during the preceding six months. Read more...

S1073A-2011: Requires director of the budget to compile and make public a report showing cash disbursements made on behalf of each entity during the preceding 6 months sponsored by DEFRANCISCO
Committee: FINANCE | Search
Requires the director of the budget to compile and make public a report for each state agency, covered authority and the judiciary showing cash disbursements made on behalf of each entity during the preceding six months. Read more...

S2537-2011: Relates to fishing license fees in the county of Onondaga sponsored by DEFRANCISCO
Committee: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION | Search
Provides 20 percent of gross receipts of fishing license fees in the county of Onondaga shall be retained and expended to offset the costs of the Carpenter's Brook fish hatchery. Read more...

S2539-2011: Authorizes and directs the thruway authority to issue annual short distance commuter permits for travel at no charge along the thruway in the Syracuse area sponsored by DEFRANCISCO
Committee: TRANSPORTATION | Search
Authorizes and directs the thruway authority to issue annual short distance commuter permits for travel at no charge along the thruway in the Syracuse area. Read more...

S2540-2011: Provides for the types of damages that may be awarded to the persons for whose benefit an action for wrongful death is brought sponsored by DEFRANCISCO
Committee: JUDICIARY | Search
Provides for the types of damages that may be awarded to the persons for whose benefit an action for wrongful death is brought i.e. grief and anguish; loss of love, society, protection, comfort, companionship and consortium; reasonable funeral expenses; reasonable expenses for medical care, treatment etc. prior to death; pecuniary injuries due to loss of services, support, inheritance; and loss of nurture, guidance or education. Read more...

S2541-2011: Repeals section 474-a of the judiciary law relating to contingent fees for attorneys in claims or actions for medical, dental or podiatric malpractice sponsored by DEFRANCISCO
Committee: JUDICIARY | Search
Repeals that restriction of the judiciary law prohibiting contingent fees and requiring a sliding scale fee for attorneys in claims or actions for medical, dental or podiatric malpractice. Read more...

S2542-2011: Includes the examination of tinted or shaded windows in the periodic inspection of motor vehicles sponsored by DEFRANCISCO
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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. Read more...

S2856-2011: Creates the New York state governor's council on physical fitness, sports and health; establishes a fund for the council sponsored by DEFRANCISCO
Committee: FINANCE | Search
Creates the New York state governor's council on physical fitness, sports and health; establishes the membership of such council; creates the New York state governor's council on physical fitness, sports and health fund. Read more...

S2856A-2011: Creates the New York state governor's council on physical fitness, sports and health; establishes a fund for the council sponsored by DEFRANCISCO
Committee: HEALTH | Search
Creates the New York state governor's council on physical fitness, sports and health; establishes the membership of such council; creates the New York state governor's council on physical fitness, sports and health fund. Read more...

S2859A-2011: Provides a tax abatement for landowners allowing snowmobiling on such land sponsored by DEFRANCISCO
Committee: LOCAL GOVERNMENT | Search
Provides 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. Read more...

S2859-2011: Provides a tax abatement for landowners allowing snowmobiling on such land sponsored by DEFRANCISCO
Committee: LOCAL GOVERNMENT | Search
Provides 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. Read more...

S2860A-2011: Makes certain convictions for operating under the influence predicates for other operating under the influence convictions sponsored by DEFRANCISCO
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Provides that a conviction for operation of a motor vehicle, snowmobile, or all terrain vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall be deemed a prior conviction for the purpose of imposing penalties for boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and a conviction for operating a vessel, snowmobile or all terrain vehicle under the influence to be a prior conviction of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Read more...

S2861-2011: Provides that the senate shall be composed of 62 senators, each representing 1 county of the state sponsored by DEFRANCISCO
Committee: JUDICIARY | Search
Provides that the senate shall be composed of 62 senators, each representing 1 county of the state. Read more...

S2862-2011: Relates to the use of eminent domain sponsored by DEFRANCISCO
Committee: JUDICIARY | Search
Establishes eminent domain shall only be used for public projects; establishes after any industrial development agency approves the use of eminent domain, the county legislature or the New York city council shall vote to determine whether or not to condemn such property; establishes a condemnor shall reimburse a condemnee any relocation costs. Read more...

S2897-2011: Authorizes villages, towns and counties to enter into shared procurement contracts with state education, local schools and BOCES districts sponsored by DEFRANCISCO
Committee: LOCAL GOVERNMENT | Search
Authorizes villages, towns and counties to enter into shared procurement contracts to purchase telecommunications and information technology systems with the state education department, local schools and BOCES districts. Read more...

S2898-2011: Relates to the taking of private property; repealer sponsored by DEFRANCISCO
Committee: JUDICIARY | Search
Provides that with just compensation paid, private property may be taken only when necessary for the possession, occupation, or enjoyment of land by the public at large or by public agencies. Read more...

S2899-2011: Relates to agency reports sponsored by DEFRANCISCO
Committee: FINANCE | Search
Relates to agency reports; requires such reports to be posted on line; provides for a letter or notice to be sent to members of the legislature indicating the website address and the name of the person at such state agency to whom a legislator may request a printed copy of such report. Read more...

S2900-2011: Provides for the "campaign medal for service" to be awarded to those who have provided military service during certain wars and conflicts sponsored by DEFRANCISCO
Committee: VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS | Search
Provides for the "campaign medal for service" to be awarded to those who have provided military service during certain wars and conflicts. Read more...

S2901-2011: Relates to the elimination of any fees associated with the distinctive license plates for purple heart recipients sponsored by DEFRANCISCO
Committee: TRANSPORTATION | Search
Relates to the elimination of any fees associated with the distinctive license plates for purple heart recipients; exempts purple heart recipients from all fees associated with the distinctive license plate issued to them in recognition of their purple heart award. Read more...