Ruth Hassell-Thompson's Legislation

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S967-2011: Authorizes the use of cool roofs on new or substantially renovated state-owned buildings sponsored by HASSELL-THOMPSON
Committee: RULES | Search
Authorizes the use of cool roofs on new construction or substantially renovated state-owned buildings; relates to establishing the state green building construction act. Read more...
S968-2011: Relates to the manner in which certain provisions of the correction law are enforced sponsored by HASSELL-THOMPSON
Committee: RULES | Search
Relates to the manner in which certain provisions of the correction law are enforced. Read more...
S969-2011: Relates to the definition of "direct relationship" for the purposes of article 23-A of the correction law regarding certain licensures and employment sponsored by HASSELL-THOMPSON
Committee: RULES | Search
Relates to the definition of "direct relationship" for the purposes of article 23-A of the correction law regarding licensures and employment of persons previously convicted of one or more criminal offenses. Read more...
S970-2011: Raises the monetary value of damaged property that is considered criminal mischief or securities fraud sponsored by HASSELL-THOMPSON
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Raises the monetary value of damaged property that is considered criminal mischief or securities fraud. Read more...
S971-2011: Designates the tenth day of March of each year as a public holiday, to be known as Harriet Tubman day sponsored by HASSELL-THOMPSON
Committee: RULES | Search
Designates the tenth day of March of each year as a public holiday, to be known as Harriet Tubman day. Read more...
S972-2011: Mandates that every owner of a cabaret establishment, but which is not a restaurant shall install security cameras sponsored by HASSELL-THOMPSON
Committee: RULES | Search
Enacts "Imette's Law"; mandates that every owner of an cabaret establishment, but which is not a restaurant, shall install security cameras at every entrance and exit of such establishment. Read more...
S973-2011: Requires limit to maximum length of stay at residential program for victims of domestic violence sponsored by HASSELL-THOMPSON
Committee: SOCIAL SERVICES | Search
Requires limit to maximum length of stay at residential program for victims of domestic violence. Read more...
S974-2011: Establishes the commission on post-secondary correctional education sponsored by HASSELL-THOMPSON
Committee: RULES | Search
Establishes the commission on post-secondary correctional education. Read more...
S975A-2011: Directs state university trustees to promulgate and enforce a sweat-free code of conduct for the licensing and purchase of apparel at colleges of state university sponsored by HASSELL-THOMPSON
Committee: HIGHER EDUCATION | Search
Directs the state university trustees to promulgate and enforce a sweat-free code of conduct for the licensing and purchase of apparel at colleges and universities of the state university; requires provision in contracts with apparel manufacturers providing for the termination thereof if the manufacturer uses a sweatshop; requires that at least one member of the special task force on the apparel industry be a representative of the state university of New York. Read more...
S975-2011: Directs state university trustees to promulgate and enforce a sweat-free code of conduct for the licensing and purchase of apparel at colleges of state university sponsored by HASSELL-THOMPSON
Committee: HIGHER EDUCATION | Search
Directs the state university trustees to promulgate and enforce a sweat-free code of conduct for the licensing and purchase of apparel at colleges and universities of the state university; requires provision in contracts with apparel manufacturers providing for the termination thereof if the manufacturer uses a sweatshop; requires that at least one member of the special task force on the apparel industry be a representative of the state university of New York. Read more...
S976-2011: Authorizes a court to direct filing of non-family offense order of protection with the computerized registry for such orders and warrants sponsored by HASSELL-THOMPSON
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Authorizes a court issuing a non-family offense temporary order of protection or an order of protection to direct that such order be filed with the computerized registry for orders of protection and warrants, if it is necessary to fulfill the purposes of such order; directs the superintendent of state police to include such orders on computerized registry. Read more...
S977-2011: Increases access to substance abuse programming for prisoners whose first language is not English sponsored by HASSELL-THOMPSON
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Increases access to substance abuse programming for prisoners whose first language is not English. Read more...
S978-2011: Requires that the training required of certain health care professionals for identification and reporting of child abuse include a domestic violence component sponsored by HASSELL-THOMPSON
Committee: HIGHER EDUCATION | Search
Requires the education commissioner to establish standards requiring that one hour of the three hours of coursework or training required of certain specified health care professionals regarding the identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment include information regarding the relationship between child abuse and domestic violence and the identification of behavioral and physical indicators of domestic violence. Read more...
S978A-2011: Requires that the training required of certain health care professionals for identification and reporting of child abuse include a domestic violence component sponsored by HASSELL-THOMPSON
Committee: HIGHER EDUCATION | Search
Requires the education commissioner to establish standards requiring that one hour of the three hours of coursework or training required of certain specified health care professionals regarding the identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment include information regarding the relationship between child abuse and domestic violence and the identification of behavioral and physical indicators of domestic violence. Read more...
S979A-2011: Establishes the small business crime prevention services sponsored by HASSELL-THOMPSON
Committee: RULES | Search
Establishes the small business crime prevention services to provide small businesses with information on strategies, best practices and programs offering training and assistance in prevention of crimes in and around the premises of small businesses or otherwise affecting small businesses, including but not limited to: assault, arson and other violent felony offenses; robbery, burglary, theft, identity theft counterfeiting, check and credit card fraud and other fraud; and vandalism, graffiti and other property damage; further provides that information on eligibility and applications for financial assistance be made available to small businesses; authorizes the New York state urban development corporation to provide loans, loan guarantees, interest subsidies and grants to small businesses, municipalities, not-for-profit corporations or other organizations for the purpose of preventing crimes against small businesses or on the premises or in the vicinity of small businesses; makes related provisions. Read more...
S979-2011: Establishes the small business crime prevention services sponsored by HASSELL-THOMPSON
Committee: COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS | Search
Establishes the small business crime prevention services to provide small businesses with information on strategies, best practices and programs offering training and assistance in prevention of crimes in and around the premises of small businesses or otherwise affecting small businesses, including but not limited to: assault, arson and other violent felony offenses; robbery, burglary, theft, identity theft counterfeiting, check and credit card fraud and other fraud; and vandalism, graffiti and other property damage; further provides that information on eligibility and applications for financial assistance be made available to small businesses; authorizes the New York state urban development corporation to provide loans, loan guarantees, interest subsidies and grants to small businesses, municipalities, not-for-profit corporations or other organizations for the purpose of preventing crimes against small businesses or on the premises or in the vicinity of small businesses; makes related provisions. Read more...
S980A-2011: Increases medicaid reimbursement payment aggregate for private duty nursing services and care sponsored by HASSELL-THOMPSON
Committee: HEALTH | Search
Increases medicaid reimbursement payment aggregate for private duty nursing services and care by 15 million dollars for period 7/1/12 to 3/31/13, and by 20 million dollars annually thereafter for each period from April 1 to March 31. Read more...
S980-2011: Increases medicaid reimbursement payment aggregate for private duty nursing services and care sponsored by HASSELL-THOMPSON
Committee: HEALTH | Search
Increases medicaid reimbursement payment aggregate for private duty nursing services and care by 15 million dollars for period 7/1/12 to 3/31/13, and by 20 million dollars annually thereafter for each period from April 1 to March 31. Read more...
S1799A-2009: Establishes state agency goal submission procedure ensuring that certified minority-owned and women-owned business enterprises are given meaningful participation sponsored by HASSELL-THOMPSON
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Establishes state agency goal submission procedure; defines goal as the aim of ensuring that certified minority-owned and woman-owned business enterprises are given meaningful participation in employment; further provides for state agency compliance reporting. Read more...
S1799B-2009: Establishes state agency goal submission procedure ensuring that certified minority-owned and women-owned business enterprises are given meaningful participation sponsored by HASSELL-THOMPSON
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Establishes state agency goal submission procedure; defines goal as the aim of ensuring that certified minority-owned and woman-owned business enterprises are given meaningful participation in employment; further provides for state agency compliance reporting. Read more...