John L. Sampson's Legislation

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S648-2011: Adds medical and health insurance information within the definitions of identity theft sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: CODES | Search
Adds medical and health insurance information within the definitions of identity theft. Read more...
S649-2011: Directs the commissioner of education to create a pilot program to improve physical education/physical activity programs in certain schools sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: EDUCATION | Search
Directs the commissioner of education to create a pilot program to improve physical education/physical activity programs in certain schools. Read more...
S649A-2011: Directs the commissioner of education to create a pilot program to improve physical education/physical activity programs in certain schools sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: EDUCATION | Search
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S650-2011: Establishes procedure for the suspension and revocation of license to carry and possess firearm if carrying while under the influence of alcohol or drugs sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: CODES | Search
Establishes procedure for the suspension and revocation of license to carry and possess a firearm if a person carries loaded firearm on person in a public place while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or if a person who is so charged refuses to submit to a chemical test to determine the alcohol or drug levels in blood; requires person to successfully complete an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program as a condition of the suspension. Read more...
S651-2011: Prohibits banking organizations from issuing checks for unsolicited loans sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: BANKS | Search
Prohibits banking organizations from issuing checks or drafts to any person or other legal entity when the endorsement or deposit of such check or draft by such person or other legal entity would constitute such person's or other legal entity's acceptance of an unsolicited loan from such banking organization. Read more...
S682-2011: Permits the sealing of records of certain nonviolent misdemeanor or nonsexual misdemeanor criminal offenses sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: CODES | Search
Permits the sealing of records of certain nonviolent misdemeanor or non-sexual misdemeanor criminal offices; defines the term "eligible misdemeanor"; excludes certain misdemeanor offenses as eligible misdemeanors for the purposes of conditional sealing; lists certain eligibility requirements for sealing; provides an order granting sealing under this section shall restore the individual concerned, in the contemplation of the laws, to the status such individual occupied before the arrest or institution of criminal proceedings for the crime that was the subject of the sealing. Read more...
S683-2011: Establishes the uniform mediation act sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: JUDICIARY | Search
Establishes the uniform mediation act; establishes that a mediation communication is privileged and is not subject to discovery or admissible in evidence unless waived or precluded; prohibits certain reports to be made by mediators; establishes that mediation communications are confidential; requires mediators to disclose conflicts of interests. Read more...
S684-2011: Requires the taxi and limousine commission of the city of New York to develop procedures for requiring inspection stickers to be visible to the public sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: CITIES | Search
Requires the taxi and limousine commission of the city of New York to develop procedures for requiring inspection stickers to be visible to the general public and indicate the date for the next subsequent inspection date. Read more...
S685-2011: Relates to commencement of a small claims action in New York city civil courts sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: JUDICIARY | Search
Requires notice by certified mail with return receipt requested for the commencement of a small claims action in New York city civil courts. Read more...
S686-2011: Creates a private right of action for improper debt collection procedures sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: CONSUMER PROTECTION | Search
Creates a private right of action for improper debt collection procedures; allows plaintiffs to recover punitive damages and reasonable attorneys' fees. Read more...
S687-2011: Relates to providing funding for transitional programs for students from English-speaking Caribbean countries sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: EDUCATION | Search
Relates to providing funding for transitional programs for students from English-speaking Caribbean countries who are not eligible for limited English proficiency programs. Read more...
S688-2011: Provides for the issuance of distinctive license plates for African-American veterans sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: TRANSPORTATION | Search
Provides for the issuance of distinctive license plates for African-American veterans; provides that such distinctive license plates shall bear the words "African-American Veteran"; provides for a one-time service charge of $10 for each such plate. Read more...
S689-2011: Provides that hospital admission registration forms include the name of school attended by school-aged patients sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: HEALTH | Search
Provides that hospital admission registration forms include the name of school attended by school-aged patients; provides a protocol for notification to parents. Read more...
S690-2011: Authorizes the environmental control board to adjudicate disputes between adjoining real property owners over the blocking of a driveway in the city of New York sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: CITIES | Search
Authorizes the environmental control board to adjudicate disputes between adjoining real property owners over the blocking of a driveway, the ownership or use of which is shared by such adjoining owners in the city of New York; further appoints another hearing officer to the board who shall be an attorney; defines the term "blocking". Read more...
S690A-2011: Authorizes the environmental control board to adjudicate disputes between adjoining real property owners over the blocking of a driveway in the city of New York sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: CITIES | Search
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S1005-2011: Relates to limited-profit housing companies sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Search
Relates to limited-profit housing companies; authorizes certain companies to pay dividends or interest in excess of six percent per annum; relates to the dissolution of certain rental housing companies. Read more...
S1006-2011: Prohibits landlords convicted of housing violations from claiming exemptions, credits or itemized deductions for such property on state tax returns sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: LOCAL GOVERNMENT | Search
Prohibits landlords convicted of housing violations from claiming exemptions, credits or itemized deductions for such property on state tax returns. Read more...
S1546-2011: Authorizes an attorney to attach a lien to awards and settlement proceeds received by his or her client through alternative dispute resolution or settlement sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: JUDICIARY | Search
Authorizes an attorney to attach a lien to awards and settlement proceeds received by his or her client through alternative dispute resolution or settlement negotiations. Read more...
S1547-2011: Requires all-way stop signs erected at all intersections immediately surrounding a public or private school in a city with a population of 1 million or more sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: TRANSPORTATION | Search
Requires all-way stop signs erected at all intersections immediately surrounding a public or private school in a city with a population of 1 million or more. Read more...
S1548-2011: Enacts the New York state community health care investment fund act sponsored by SAMPSON
Committee: FINANCE | Search
Enacts the New York state community health care investment fund act; creates two new funds in the state finance law to be known as the New York state community health care investment fund and the New York state health care entrepreneurial stimulus fund; establishes the New York state community health care investment fund council consisting of 13 members to oversee the New York state health care community investment funds, establish the RFP process, award grants and issue an annual report. Read more...