Tony Avella's Legislation
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S336-2013:
Requires a health impacts assessment for horizontal gas drilling and high-volume hydraulic fracturing
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AVELLA
Committee: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION | Search
Requires a health impact assessment for horizontal gas drilling and high-volume hydraulic fracturing; imposes a moratorium on such activities pending adoption and implementation of the final health impact assessment. Read more...
Committee: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION | Search
Requires a health impact assessment for horizontal gas drilling and high-volume hydraulic fracturing; imposes a moratorium on such activities pending adoption and implementation of the final health impact assessment. Read more...
S446-2013:
Relates to the sale or transfer of certain real property by the state or public authorities
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AVELLA
Committee: CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS | Search
Relates to the sale or transfer of certain real property by the state or public authorities; requires mandatory review by the attorney general and comptroller of the sale of certain real property valued at over one hundred thousand dollars and not a part of a competitive bidding process by the state or a public authority; requires notice to members of the legislature and county executives in districts and counties in which land subject to transfer is located of the proposed transfer of state property between state departments, divisions, bureaus, agencies, state agencies, or to a public authority or public benefit corporation. Read more...
Committee: CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS | Search
Relates to the sale or transfer of certain real property by the state or public authorities; requires mandatory review by the attorney general and comptroller of the sale of certain real property valued at over one hundred thousand dollars and not a part of a competitive bidding process by the state or a public authority; requires notice to members of the legislature and county executives in districts and counties in which land subject to transfer is located of the proposed transfer of state property between state departments, divisions, bureaus, agencies, state agencies, or to a public authority or public benefit corporation. Read more...
S447-2013:
Assigns liability to a producer for actions leading to a public water system's failure to meet filtration avoidance criteria resulting in the loss of filtration
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AVELLA
Committee: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION | Search
Assigns liability to a producer for actions leading to a public water system's failure to meet filtration avoidance criteria resulting in the loss of a filtration avoidance criteria waiver. Read more...
Committee: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION | Search
Assigns liability to a producer for actions leading to a public water system's failure to meet filtration avoidance criteria resulting in the loss of a filtration avoidance criteria waiver. Read more...
S448-2013:
Establishes a moratorium on disposal of fluids used in hydraulic fracturing occurring outside the state until 120 days after federal EPA issues report thereon
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AVELLA
Committee: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION | Search
Establishes a moratorium on the acceptance, disposal and/or processing of any fluid which was used in and drill cuttings from a hydraulic fracturing process performed outside of the state until 120 days after federal Environmental Protection Agency issues a report on the effects of hydraulic fracturing on water quality and public health, and submission of proof to the governor and legislature that the department of environmental conservation is capable of effectively regulating hydraulic fracturing drilling fluids, drill cutting and soil disposal. Read more...
Committee: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION | Search
Establishes a moratorium on the acceptance, disposal and/or processing of any fluid which was used in and drill cuttings from a hydraulic fracturing process performed outside of the state until 120 days after federal Environmental Protection Agency issues a report on the effects of hydraulic fracturing on water quality and public health, and submission of proof to the governor and legislature that the department of environmental conservation is capable of effectively regulating hydraulic fracturing drilling fluids, drill cutting and soil disposal. Read more...
S449-2013:
Grants concurrent jurisdiction to the city of New York department of health and mental hygiene over grocery stores and farmers markets
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AVELLA
Committee: CITIES | Search
Grants concurrent jurisdiction to department of agriculture and markets and the city of New York department of health and mental hygiene over grocery stores and farmers' markets. Read more...
Committee: CITIES | Search
Grants concurrent jurisdiction to department of agriculture and markets and the city of New York department of health and mental hygiene over grocery stores and farmers' markets. Read more...
S450-2013:
Requires operators of a mechanically propelled vessel to hold a boating safety certificate
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AVELLA
Committee: CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION | Search
Mandates that all operators of mechanically propelled vessels obtain a boating safety certificate and prohibits children under the age of sixteen from operating such vessels unless accompanied by a certificated person sixteen or older except for the operation of certain vessels with small engines by persons between thirteen and fifteen years of age. Read more...
Committee: CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION | Search
Mandates that all operators of mechanically propelled vessels obtain a boating safety certificate and prohibits children under the age of sixteen from operating such vessels unless accompanied by a certificated person sixteen or older except for the operation of certain vessels with small engines by persons between thirteen and fifteen years of age. Read more...
S451-2013:
Relates to the distribution of circular advertisements; establishes the do not circulate registry
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AVELLA
Committee: CONSUMER PROTECTION | Search
Relates to the distribution of circular advertisements; establishes the do not circulate registry. Read more...
Committee: CONSUMER PROTECTION | Search
Relates to the distribution of circular advertisements; establishes the do not circulate registry. Read more...
S452-2013:
Prohibits rental vehicle companies from charging exorbitant rates for unfueled vehicles returned by customers
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AVELLA
Committee: CONSUMER PROTECTION | Search
Prohibits rental vehicle companies from charging exorbitant rates for unfueled vehicles returned by customers; provides that any refueling charge imposed as part of a rental agreement shall be no higher than a rate which exceeds the highest retail rate of gasoline within a one-half mile radius of such rental vehicle company; imposes a fine of five hundred dollars per violation. Read more...
Committee: CONSUMER PROTECTION | Search
Prohibits rental vehicle companies from charging exorbitant rates for unfueled vehicles returned by customers; provides that any refueling charge imposed as part of a rental agreement shall be no higher than a rate which exceeds the highest retail rate of gasoline within a one-half mile radius of such rental vehicle company; imposes a fine of five hundred dollars per violation. Read more...
S453-2013:
Relates to removal of raccoons in New York city
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AVELLA
Committee: CITIES | Search
Relates to removal of raccoons in New York city; requires the New York city department of health and mental hygiene to remove any raccoon upon receiving notice from a member of the public that such a raccoon has created a nuisance on outdoor public or private property and to effectuate humane release thereof. Read more...
Committee: CITIES | Search
Relates to removal of raccoons in New York city; requires the New York city department of health and mental hygiene to remove any raccoon upon receiving notice from a member of the public that such a raccoon has created a nuisance on outdoor public or private property and to effectuate humane release thereof. Read more...
S454-2013:
Provides for a discount on driver's license renewal fees for senior citizens
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AVELLA
Committee: TRANSPORTATION | Search
Provides for a discount on driver's license renewal fees for senior citizens. Read more...
Committee: TRANSPORTATION | Search
Provides for a discount on driver's license renewal fees for senior citizens. Read more...
S455-2013:
Requires written request and review of proposed reductions in the level of fire services
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AVELLA
Committee: CITIES | Search
Requires written request, including environmental impact statement, and review by community boards, borough presidents and the council of proposed reductions in the level of fire services, including closure of firehouses or removal or relocation of fire fighting units. Read more...
Committee: CITIES | Search
Requires written request, including environmental impact statement, and review by community boards, borough presidents and the council of proposed reductions in the level of fire services, including closure of firehouses or removal or relocation of fire fighting units. Read more...
S456-2013:
Makes it unlawful to force feed birds under certain circumstances
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AVELLA
Committee: AGRICULTURE | Search
Makes it unlawful to force feed birds, by hand or machine, for the purpose of fatty enlargement of such bird's liver. Read more...
Committee: AGRICULTURE | Search
Makes it unlawful to force feed birds, by hand or machine, for the purpose of fatty enlargement of such bird's liver. Read more...
S457-2013:
Enacts the "homeowner mortgage refinance relief act"
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AVELLA
Committee: INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS | Search
Enacts the "homeowner mortgage refinance relief act"; exempts from a local mortgage tax or recording tax mortgagors who are refinancing real property; provides that the commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations to establish grounds for qualifications, proof and procedure necessary for a mortgagor to obtain such an exemption. Read more...
Committee: INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS | Search
Enacts the "homeowner mortgage refinance relief act"; exempts from a local mortgage tax or recording tax mortgagors who are refinancing real property; provides that the commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations to establish grounds for qualifications, proof and procedure necessary for a mortgagor to obtain such an exemption. Read more...
S458-2013:
Relates to the rebuttable presumption relating to identifying information on an unsolicited advertisement in cities with a population of one million or more
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AVELLA
Committee: CONSUMER PROTECTION | Search
Relates to the rebuttable presumption relating to identifying information on an unsolicited advertisement in cities with a population of one million or more: provides that such presumption shall apply if the advertising materials are placed at any one premise. Read more...
Committee: CONSUMER PROTECTION | Search
Relates to the rebuttable presumption relating to identifying information on an unsolicited advertisement in cities with a population of one million or more: provides that such presumption shall apply if the advertising materials are placed at any one premise. Read more...
S459-2013:
Increases the number of traffic light cameras permitted in New York city to 250
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AVELLA
Committee: TRANSPORTATION | Search
Increases the number of traffic light cameras permitted in New York city to 250. Read more...
Committee: TRANSPORTATION | Search
Increases the number of traffic light cameras permitted in New York city to 250. Read more...
S663-2013:
Relates to computing sales and compensating use tax retail sales of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel at a rate of cents per gallon in New York city
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AVELLA
Committee: INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS | Search
Relates to computing sales and compensating use tax in regard to retail sales of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel at a rate of cents per gallon in cities of one million or more. Read more...
Committee: INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS | Search
Relates to computing sales and compensating use tax in regard to retail sales of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel at a rate of cents per gallon in cities of one million or more. Read more...
S664-2013:
Relates to the collection of mercury containing thermostats
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AVELLA
Committee: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION | Search
Relates to the collection of mercury-containing thermostats. Read more...
Committee: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION | Search
Relates to the collection of mercury-containing thermostats. Read more...
S665-2013:
Requires negotiation of fair terms between cable television franchisees and competing independent cable channels
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AVELLA
Committee: ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | Search
Requires negotiation of fair terms between cable television franchisees and competing independent cable channels; requires the public service commission to conduct arbitration if such terms and conditions can not be reached; applies to all such agreements entered on or after January 1, 2013. Read more...
Committee: ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | Search
Requires negotiation of fair terms between cable television franchisees and competing independent cable channels; requires the public service commission to conduct arbitration if such terms and conditions can not be reached; applies to all such agreements entered on or after January 1, 2013. Read more...
S666-2013:
Requires reporting by the public service commission on consumer protections adopted by electric corporations and municipalities
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AVELLA
Committee: ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | Search
Requires reporting by the public service commission on consumer protections adopted by electric corporations and municipalities; the adequacy of the public service commissions assistance to customers facing disconnection of utility service. Read more...
Committee: ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | Search
Requires reporting by the public service commission on consumer protections adopted by electric corporations and municipalities; the adequacy of the public service commissions assistance to customers facing disconnection of utility service. Read more...
S667-2013:
Prohibits the operation of horse drawn cabs in the city of New York; repealer
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AVELLA
Committee: CITIES | Search
Prohibits the operation of horse drawn cabs in the city of New York; defines the circumstances under which sale or disposal of a horse shall be deemed humane. Read more...
Committee: CITIES | Search
Prohibits the operation of horse drawn cabs in the city of New York; defines the circumstances under which sale or disposal of a horse shall be deemed humane. Read more...
