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Assemblymember
James F. Brennan
Assembly District 44
Chair, Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee
Sponsored Legislation

Prime-Sponsored Legislation:

A00200Enacts the Transportation Infrastructure Bond Act of 2013
A00211Enacts Aidan's law to require adrenoleukodystrophy screening of newborns
A02677Relates to the New York city housing authority
A02775Requires the certification or training of teachers, administrators and instructors in the area of dyslexia and related disorders
A02845Creates youth employment and career development program in N.Y. city high schools administered by N.Y. city board of education; appropriation
A02846Relates to the annual reports required to be filed by gas and electric corporations
A02847Provides that municipal housing authorities shall be subject to the review and regulation of the authorities budget office; repealer
A03127Provides for a 75-25 percent split in the New York city transit authority's operating surplus between the authority and the Metropolitan transit authority
A03182Provides for the administration of the state cemetery vandalism restoration, monument repair or removal and administration fund by the state cemetery board
A03183Limits the use of subcontracting by public authorities or other entities when it would duplicate services of certain employees of the authority
A03184Authorizes political subdivisions to regulate the practice of booting of motor vehicles
A03185Relates to universal telecommunications services
A03187Relates to applications for the approval and construction of energy-related projects
A03188Provides for the state board of elections to undertake a study of the feasibility for voting by mail, telephone and/or internet
A03189Clarifies the time in which the public service commission must act upon certain petitions
A03190Relates to bus lane restrictions enforcement by photo devices
A03191Permits the proration of vehicle registration fees for stolen vehicles
A03192Provides for the registration and regulation of certain campaign consultants
A03305Relates to unfair claim settlement practices
A03306Increases the minimum insurance coverage requirements for automobiles registered and/or operated within the state of New York
A03307Provides administrative remedy for persons whose vehicle is wrongfully towed
A03308Eliminates the party and constituted committee exemption from reporting monies received and expenditures made for housekeeping functions; repealer
A03435Increases the minimum insurance coverage requirements for motor vehicles rented or leased in the state
A03630Relates to clarifying and making certain technical corrections to the public authorities reform act of 2009; repealer
A03631Prohibits municipalities from forming limited liability companies to finance operations or acquisitions of assets
A03640Establishes environmental standards for public authorities
A03642Establishes environmental standards for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
A03643Relates to the public service department undertaking a comprehensive and regular management and operations audit of the Power Authority of the State of New York
A03943Relates to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's ability to enter into contracts with foreign persons or corporations
A03944Relates to the functioning of the port authority as an open, transparent and accountable interstate public authority
A03945Relates to eminent domain in N.Y. city
A03946Relates to parking violations and adjudications
A04305Relates to income eligibility under the EPIC program
A04306Directs the commissioner of health to establish a schedule of fees for the use, maintenance and repair of air conditioners used by residents of adult homes
A04307Provides for validity of service of process in certain circumstances
A04308Provides for appellate review of an ex parte order or applications for provisional remedies
A04309Provides that leave of court shall only be required for serving a subsequent notice of a restraining order when it is served within twelve months of another notice
A04310Requires certain corporations periodically report on tax payments
A04311Relates to reform of the board of education of the city school district of the city of New York
A04364Authorizes and directs the committee on open government to study proactive disclosure as a means of increasing transparency and access to government information
A04365Relates to the confidentiality of information obtained by a city employee in the course of official duties
A04366Relates to financial disclosure of certain political contributions for certain elected officials
A04367Provides for follow-up reviews by the state comptroller to examine the implementation status of recommendations of previously conducted audits
A04368Permits the assessment of damages for wrongful denial of access to records under the freedom of information law
A04423Expands eligibility of the tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by senior citizens
A04441Relates to encouraging public-private partnerships to help spread broadband deployment
A04526Provides for early voting at elections
A04939Enacts New York state internet privacy law to which operators of websites may voluntarily be subject; limits disclosure of personal information to those submitting
A05079Relates to confidentiality of personnel records of classroom teachers and building principals and utilization of annual performance reviews
A05084Relates to a prohibition on diversion of funds dedicated to public transportation systems
A05090Requires persons under the age of 18 to wear helmets while operating a scooter or bicycle
A05109Establishes an office of the ombudsperson to receive and resolve complaints affecting mass transit users of facilities of the metropolitan transportation authority
A05136Enacts the "2013 corporate political expenditure disclosure act"
A05137Enacts the "campaign finance reform act of 2013"; repealer
A05151Maintenance of division of employment services offices
A05152Relates to the contents of the budget with respect to appropriations for certain information technology projects; repealer
A05153Provides that money damages shall not be considered in determining whether or not there exists an inability to pay for department of mental hygiene services
A05154Relates to the publication of the City Record
A05155Prevents the commissioner of mental health from considering the source of availability of state share of medical expenses as a criterion for operating certificates
A05156Provides that qualifications for unemployment benefits shall be based on hours of work rather than earnings
A05157Relates to the manner in which members of the metropolitan transportation authority shall be appointed
A05158Provides dormitory authority financing for construction of buildings to be used as schools for Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary and Yeshivas Novominsk
A05159Enacts the New York city department of buildings community accountability act
A05188Requires the annual reporting of criminal activity on subways
A05189Provides an expedited review process for the Atlantic Yards arena and redevelopment project and subjects such project to urban land use procedures
A05194Requires contracts awarded by the state or a public authority for telephone customer service, to provide such service in the Spanish language
A05196Grants cities authority to review and approve plans for the construction of structures proposed to be made within its boundaries
A05197Provides appointment process for members of a charter revision commission appointed by the mayor of N.Y. city for the submission of proposals
A05198Requires determinations of nonresponsibility on part of vendors by state agencies to be forwarded to state comptroller
A05199Limits the annual increase in debt of the New York city municipal water finance authority to six percent without the approval of the New York city council
A05205Requires reporting by entities other than state agencies that purchase commodities or services through a contract with the office of general services
A05212Relates to sewer and water rates for those granted senior citizen real property or persons with disabilities and limited incomes tax exemptions in the city of NY
A05226Sets forth certain mandates for the administration of the N.Y. city STAR program
A05227Makes provisions regarding medical assistance presumptive eligibility program
A05228Regulates the proportional distribution of revenues from the sale of lottery tickets between expenses of the lottery and state education
A05229Establishes a program and a fund to assist public service attorneys practicing criminal law to repay their student loans
A05231Permits pre-judgment interest in personal injury actions; stops running of interest as an offer of compromise without more favorable judgment
A05232Authorizes the power authority to undertake and administer energy conservation and local management programs for public corporation customers
A05250Provides for the regulation of contractors
A05251Limits rates identified and deposits required by electricity redistributors
A05252Makes certain provisions regarding court ordered stay or suspension of commission orders
A05256Establishes the "minimum standards for subsidized jobs act"
A05257Authorizes the N.Y. city department of consumer affairs to adjudicate violations of the laws that it enforces pursuant to rules promulgated by its commissioner
A05258Creates downstate New York power authority
A05259Relates to real property tax exemptions for certain private homes from local taxation in N.Y. city
A05260Authorizes city public utility districts and directs power authority of the state of New York to supply power to them as feasible and advisable
A05264Prohibits public authorities from entering into procurement contracts with contractors which violate the MacBride fair employment principles
A05265Establishes a right to treatment for seriously emotionally disturbed children who are certified and waiting to be placed in a residential placement facility
A05267Requires N.Y. city transit authority to conduct public hearings and consider comments made thereat before substantial change of service
A05374Relates to the audit powers and duties of the New York city comptroller
A05375Enacts the "Unemployment Insurance Liability Act of 2013"
A05376Relates to electric capacity and power procurement
A05377Directs the power authority to cooperate with and assist companies organized pursuant to the private housing finance law
A05378Establishes a moratorium on the issuance of permits for the drilling of wells and prohibits drilling within two miles of the New York city water supply infrastructure
A05379Addresses environmental and community concerns regarding the size, scope and density of the Atlantic Yards arena and redevelopment project
A05380Requires those responsible for submitting budget proposals to report on the consumption of energy and the projected consumption of energy
A05381Provides for the manner of submission of proposed charter revision proposals by a charter revision commission
A05382Relates to the manner in which the directors of the New York state urban development corporation shall be appointed
A05383Protects metropolitan transportation authority workers from recklessness of authority in safety, written by outlining legal relief, including injunction
A05384Relates to the manner in which members of the New York state energy research and development authority shall be appointed
A05385Requires that prior to a contract with the state or other public entity being effective, a report must be filed with the comptroller disclosing financial interests
A05401Relates to providing free fare on metropolitan transportation authority transit systems
A05402Requires approval of the governing body of a city prior to the approval of payments in lieu of taxes for the repayment of debt
A05403Establishes a division of the public administrator within the office of the corporation counsel for the city of New York; repealer
A05404Increases civil penalties for violations of building maintenance standards within the city of New York
A05405Requires New York city water board to wait at least thirty days after adoption of the city budget before setting its annual rates
A05406Relates to docketing of decisions and orders of the administrative tribunal of the New York City taxi and limousine commission
A05422Relates to the overall operation of non-profit entities in the state of New York; repealer
A05443Relates to claims and actions against the New York city school construction authority arising out of contracts
A05444Relates to the eligibility of school districts for the apportionment of funds based on implementing new standards for conducting annual performance reviews; repealer
A05586Directs the public service commission, in consultation with the attorney general, to prescribe policies for nuclear electric generating facility security personnel
A05587Prohibits payment of bonuses to employees and board members of state or local authorities
A05588Requires all public authorities owning, leasing, and controlling critical infrastructure to study the potential consequences of privatization
A05589Relates to the manner in which members of the New York job development authority shall be appointed
A05590Establishes the elderly abuse protective act to protect persons 62 years of age or older who suffer abuse and deprivation; appropriation
A05591Directs telephone corporations to use information regarding federal and state assistance programs that qualify recipients for telephone Lifeline service
A05592Authorizes sale or mortgage of certain real property of religious corporation without leave of supreme court
A05593Establishes a procurement policy committee to oversee procurement, public work, construction and revenue contracts
A05594Expands definition of eligible senior citizen and disabled person with respect to condominium and cooperative conversion
A05595Requires all public records to be accessible on Internet
A05637Establishes community access networks
A05667Requires that telephone calls to state of New York agencies be answered by a person
A05697Makes provision with respect to the manner of selecting judges and justices of the unified court system; repealer
A05698Relates to the powers and duties of the dormitory authority for the financing and construction of certain not-for-profit corporations and entities
A05699Relates to awards of certain contracts to small businesses or businesses certified under article 15-A of the executive law
A05700Relates to the process of annual professional performance reviews and the confidentiality of personnel records of classroom teachers and building principals; repealer
A05701Establishes the maximum annual fee that licensed nuclear electric generating facilities are liable for in relation to emergency preparedness plans
A05702Provides that the ability of N.Y. city to impose certain charges applies only to those charges imposed prior to June 30, 2013
A05703Requires enactment of a code of corporate responsibility and for corporations formed under laws of other states to pay registration fees and taxes in New York state
A05704Prohibits the creation of certain new public corporations and provides for the dissolution of certain public corporations
A05947Establishes statewide cable franchises for the purposes of competitive cable service
A05948Enacts a comprehensive complaint review procedure for the New York city water board
A06002Abolishes the market clearing price
A06003Directs the department of public service to study and report on the current status of cable television systems providing services over fiberoptic cables
A06004Requires telegraph and telephone corporations to charge religious organizations residential rates
A06005Relates to establishing the L3C act regarding low-profit limited liability companies
A06246Provides criminal and civil penalties for business entities and certain public service corps. engaging in professional misconduct re audited financial statements
A06247Relates to debt limitation recommendations for state authorities
A06248Requires the public service commission to conduct an in-depth public interest analysis of proposed mergers by telephone corporations and other telecom service providers
A06249Directs the NY city transit authority and the metropolitan transportation authority to report to the governor and legislature on service reductions and eliminations
A06250Provides that a public authority or municipality may not provide a tax benefit without declaring a specific listing of the public benefit
A06251Relates to clarifying the regulatory authority of the New York power authority over any municipality that owns and operates an electric distribution system
A06252Relates to borrowing by public authorities, not-for-profit corporations, and industrial development agencies
A06253Enacts the "corporate disclosure, responsibility, and taxpayer protection act"
A06254Requires a study to be performed by the authority budget office on the economic benefits provided by authorities
A06255Relates to providing oversight and monitoring the operations of an independent system operator
A06256Exempts certain low income housing accommodations from local real property taxation in N.Y. city
A06349Establishes minimum staffing ratios in facilities operated under the jurisdiction of the office of mental health
A06351Relates to physical therapy services and utilization practices
A06353Prohibits a city to impose a charge or fee for motorist services provided by a fire or police department
A06365Relates to the regulation of the drilling of natural gas resources
A06382Clarifies that state regulated cemetery operations are under the sole jurisdiction of the state cemetery board
A06383Relates to the regulation of cemetery trust funds and finances by the cemetery board
A06420Relates to the definition of the term "cremation"
A06421Relates to the interment of pet cremated remains
A06430Provides for Hurricane Sandy recovery funds oversight
A06444Extends certain provisions of the tax law related to temporary deferral of certain tax credits and temporary deferral payout credits

Prime-Sponsored Legislation, Introduced by Rules on Behalf of the Member:
There are no bills of this type.

Co-Sponsored Legislation:
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Co-Sponsored Legislation, Introduced by Rules on Behalf of the Member:
There are no bills of this type.