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New York State Legislative session ended June 24, 2008
2008 New York Legislation
Motorcycle Related:
Bill Number: A03699/S2836
Assembly Sponsor: Parment
COSPNSR Lupardo, Hawley
MLTSPNSR Hikind, Latimer, Magee
Senate Sponsor: Nozzolio
COSPNSR: Farley, Johnson, Maziarz, Morahan, Wright
Amd S381, V & T L
Exempts motorcyclists over the age of twenty-one from the requirement of wearing protective helmets of a type approved by the commissioners of motor vehicles when operating or riding a motorcycle.
Assembly Status: 01/26/2007 referred to transportation
01/09/08 referred to transportation
Senate Status: 02/12/2007 referred to transportation
01/09/08 referred to transportation
Bill number: A00197 [No same as]
Assembly Sponsor: Gantt
Amd S381, V & T L
Requires motorcycle user to wear helmets that meet the federal motor vehicle safety standards and which have been impact-tested by the U.S. department of transportation, the commissioner of motor vehicles or by an independent laboratory approved by the commissioner of motor vehicles.
Assembly Status: 01/03/2007 referred to transportation
05/08/2007 reported referred to codes
01/09/08 referred to transportation
02/12/2008 reported referred to codes
03/11/2008 reported
03/13/2008 advanced to third reading cal.762
Bill Number: A00199 [No same as]
Assembly Sponsor: Gantt
Amd S381, V & T L
Increases the fine for operating a motorcycle with a muffler that produces excessive or unusual noise from one hundred dollars to seven hundred dollars.
Assembly Status: 01/03/2007 referred to transportation
01/09/08 referred to transportation
Bill Number: A01939/ S01705 .
Assembly Sponsor: Lupardo.
COSPNSR Canestrari, DelMonte, Schroeder, Espaillat, Aubertine, Magee, Carrozza, Hawley
MLTSPNSR Boyland, Brennan, Cook, Crouch, Destito, John, Lafayette, Latimer, Lopez V, Markey, McEneny, Miller, Pheffer, Pretlow, Sweeney, Titus, Weisenberg
Senate Sponsor Robach
Amd S423-a, V & T L
Provides that ownership of unidentifiable part in identifiable motorcycle, other than a stolen motorcycle shall be returned to such owner, provided that department has made findings such owner had no knowledge
part was unidentifiable and that owner wasn’t responsible nor acted in concert to render such part unidentifiable; provides that a department investigation shall take place within thirty days after seizure of motorcycle;
and requires commissioner to establish criteria to determine whether motorcycle shall be confiscated, seized or impounded and also to establish a system to ensure return of motorcycles to owners in undamaged condition.
Assembly Status: 01/11/2007 referred to transportation
04/24/2007 reported referred to codes
05/30/2007 reported referred to ways and means
06/12/2007 reported referred to rules
06/13/2007 reported
06/13/2007 rules report cal.192
06/13/2007 ordered to third reading rules cal.192
06/13/2007 passed assembly
06/13/2007 delivered to senate
06/13/2007 referred to Senate Rules
01/09/08 Died in Senate
01/09/08 returned to Assembly
01/09/08 ordered to third reading cal.180
02/12/2008 passed assembly
02/12/2008 delivered to senate
02/12/2008 Referred to Senate Transportation
Senate Status: 01/24/2007 referred to transportation
06/07/2007 committee discharged and committed to Rules
06/07/2007 ordered to third reading CAL.1552
06/21/2007 recommitted to Rules
01/09/08 referred to transportation
Bill Number: A02102 [No same as]
Assembly Sponsor: Brennan
COSPNSR Ortiz, John, Colton, Lupardo
MLTSPNSR Abbate, Canestrari, Fields, Gordon D, Hooper, McEneny, Sweeney
Amd S420, V & T L
Permits registrants of stolen motor vehicles, motorcycles or trailers to credit the unused portion of the requisite registration fee against any subsequent registration fees for other vehicles owned by the registrant.
Assembly Status: 01/12/2007 referred to transportation
02/06/2007 reported referred to ways and means
04/24/2007 reported
04/26/2007 advanced to third reading cal.289
05/07/2007 passed assembly
05/07/2007 delivered to senate
05/07/2007 referred to Senate Transportation
01/09/08 Died in Senate
01/09/08 returned to Assembly
01/09/08 ordered to third reading cal.194
02/25/2008 passed assembly
02/25/2008 delivered to senate
02/25/2008 REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
Bill Number: A02226 [No same as]
Assembly Sponsor: John
COSPNSR
Amd S361, Pub Auth L; amd S1630, V & T L
Exempts motorcycles from tolls collected from the New York state thruway authority by authorizing the thruway authority to promulgate rules and regulations to establish such exemption.
Assembly Status: 01/16/2007 referred to transportation
01/09/08 referred to transportation
Bill Number: A02780/ S01662
Assembly Sponsor: Kolb
COSPNSR Walker, Errigo, Hawley
MLTSPNSR Raia
Senate Sponsor: Padavan
COSPNSR: Marcellino, Morahan, Rath, Skelos
Amd S450.10, Pen L
Expedites the return of stolen motor vehicles and motorcycles to their rightful owners thereby reducing overcrowding of police storage pounds; provides for evidentiary photographs of their vehicle to be made
available upon discovery.
Assembly Status: 01/19/2007 referred to Codes
01/09/08 referred to codes
03/04/2008 held for consideration in codes
Senate Status: 01/24/2007 referred to Codes
02/27/2007 1st report CAL.188
02/28/2007 2nd report CAL.
03/05/2007 advanced to third reading
03/12/07 passed senate
03/12/07 delivered to the assembly
03/12/07 referred to assembly codes
01/09/08 died in assembly
01/09/08 returned to senate
01/09/08 Referred to Codes
Bill Number A07098 [no same as]
Assembly Sponsor: Markey
COSPNSR Millman, Hooper, Galef, Carrozza, Fields, Mayersohn, Lafayette, Benedetto, Clark
MLTSPNSR Boyland, Dinowitz, Maisel, Robinson, Weisenberg
Amd S1251, V & T L
Prohibits a person from operating or riding a motorcycle on a public highway, road or street in this state with a child under the age of twelve on such motorcycle.
Assembly Status: 03/29/2007 referred to transportation
01/09/08 referred to transportation
Bill Number: A07568/S00405
Assembly Sponsor: Lupardo
COSPNSR
Senate Sponsor: Young
COSPNSR: Maziarz
Amd S1111, V & T L
Authorizes the operator of a motorcycle to cautiously proceed through an intersection when facing a steady red traffic-control signal, if he or she has stopped and the signal remains red for an unreasonable period of time such that the signal is apparently malfunctioning or is triggered by the approach of a motor vehicle and the motor vehicle has not been detected by the signal.
Assembly Status: 04/20/2007 referred to transportation
01/09/08 referred to transportation
Senate Status: 01/03/2007 referred to transportation
01/09/08 referred to transportation
Bill Number: A09434 [no same as]
Assembly Sponsor: Eddington
COSPNSR
Amd SS420-a & 410, V & T L
Requires a motorcycle dealer to obtain a copy of a purchaser’s valid driver’s for the operation of a motorcycle and requires first time motorcycle purchasers to complete an approved motorcycle rider training program.
Assembly Status: 09/26/2007 referred to transportation
01/09/08 referred to transportation
Bill Number: A11185/S07405
Assembly Sponsor: Gantt
COSPNSR Lupardo, Cusick, DelMonte, Maisel, Spano
MLTSPNSR Gabryszak, Hyer-Spencer, Lafayette, Millman
Senate Sponsor: Libous
COSPNSR
Amd S410-a, V & T L
Relates to the qualifications of motorcycle rider training coordinating organizations.
Assembly Status: 05/21/2008 referred to transportation
06/03/2008 reported referred to ways and means
06/16/2008 reported referred to rules
06/16/2008 reported
06/16/2008 rules report cal.351
06/16/2008 ordered to third reading rules cal.351
06/17/2008 substituted by s7405
S07405 AMEND= LIBOUS
04/04/2008 REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
05/20/2008 1ST REPORT CAL.1426
05/21/2008 2ND REPORT CAL.
05/27/2008 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
06/17/2008 PASSED SENATE
06/17/2008 DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
06/17/2008 referred to ways and means
06/17/2008 substituted for a11185
06/17/2008 ordered to third reading rules cal.351
06/17/2008 passed assembly
06/17/2008 returned to senate
Senate Status: 04/04/2008 referred to transportation
05/20/2008 1ST REPORT CAL.1426
05/21/2008 2ND REPORT CAL.
05/27/2008 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
06/17/2008 PASSED SENATE
06/17/2008 DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
06/17/2008 referred to ways and means
06/17/2008 substituted for a11185
06/17/2008 ordered to third reading rules cal.351
06/17/2008 passed assembly
06/17/2008 returned to senate
Helmet Related:
Bill Number: A00138 [No same as]
Assembly Sponsor: Hayes
COSPNSR: Kolb
Ren S398-d to be S398-f, add SS398-d & 398-e, Gen Bus L; amd S206, Pub Health L
Requires persons under 14 years of age who ice skate to wear protective helmets, and requires ice skating facilities to supply helmets and helmet safety information; provides penalty for a violation and that failure to comply shall not constitute contributing negligence or assumption of risk; further provides that the commissioner of public health establish a statewide ice skate helmet education program.
Assembly Status: 01/03/2007 referred to tourism, arts and sports development
01/09/08 referred to tourism, arts and sports development
02/05/2008 held for consideration in tourism, arts and sports development
Bill Number: A00189/S06898
Assembly Sponsor: Gantt
Senate Sponsor: Morahan
Add SS102-c & 1238-a, amd S125, V & T L
Defines the term "electric assisted bicycle" for applicability of the vehicle and traffic law; requires persons sixteen years of age or younger to wear a helmet when operating an electric assisted bicycle.
Assembly Status: 01/3/07 - Introduced and referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.
02/06/2007 reported referred to codes
02/13/2007 reported
02/22/2007 advanced to third reading cal.28
02/26/2007 passed assembly
02/26/2007 delivered to senate
02/26/2007 referred to senate transportation
01/09/08 Died in Senate
01/09/08 returned to Assembly
01/09/08 ordered to third reading cal.18
01/23/2008 passed assembly
01/23/2008 delivered to senate
01/23/2008 Referred to Senate Transportation
Senate Status: 02/05/08: Referred to Transportation
Bill Number: A00419 [No same as]
Assembly Sponsor: Magnarelli
COSPNSR Benjamin, Dinowitz, Greene, Gordon D
MLTSPNSR Brennan, Clark, Gottfried, Robinson
Amd S1238, V & T L
Requires operators of bicycles, skateboards and inline skates who are under 18 years of age to wear protective headgear.
Assembly Status: 01/03/2007 referred to tourism, arts and sports development
01/09/08 referred to tourism, arts and sports development
Bill Number: A00753 [No same as]
Assembly Sponsor: Wright
COSPNSR
Amd S10-157, NYC Ad Cd
Requires commercial bicyclists in New York City to wear helmets, display the required identifier at the rear of the bicycle, and register with the local police precinct.
Assembly Status: 1/03/07 - Introduced and referred to Assembly Committee on Cities.
01/09/08 referred to cities
Bill Number: A02330 [No same as]
Assembly Sponsor: Ortiz
COSPNSR Millman, Scarborough
MLTSPNSR Clark, Cook, Hikind, Mayersohn
Amd SS18-103, 18-105 & 18-106, Gen Ob L; add S867-a, Lab L
Requires skiers to wear protective helmets and requires that ski area operators make educational literature regarding injury prevention and such helmets available to the public and require their use;
provides for penalties for violations by ski area operators.
Assembly Status: 01/16/2007 referred to judiciary
01/09/08 referred to judiciary
Bill Number A05121A [No same as]
Assembly Sponsor: Wright
COSPNSR
Amd S18-105, Gen Ob L
Prohibits a skier from skiing in any area unless he or she is wearing a protective helmet; applicable to skiers between one and fourteen years of age; keeps alive a cause of action for those who have failed to
comply with such provisions.
Assembly Status: 02/12/2007 referred to judiciary
06/12/2007 amend and recommit to judiciary
06/12/2007 print number 5121a
01/09/08 referred to judiciary
Bill Number A05376/ S00796
Assembly Sponsor: McEneny
COSPNSR Lupardo
MLTSPNSR Abbate, Aubertine, Benjamin, Colton, Cook, DelMonte, Destito, Espaillat, Gordon D, Lancman, Magee, Reilly, Rivera J, Schimminger, Stirpe, Sweeney, Towns, Weisenberg
Senate Sponsor: Flanagan
COSPNSR: Leibell, Marcellino, Maziarz, Padavan, Rath
Exempts bicycle, motorcycle, snowmobile and equestrian helmets from sales and use tax.
Assembly status: 02/15/2007 referred to ways and means
01/09/08 referred to ways and means
Senate Status: 01/09/2007 referred to investigations and Government Operations
03/06/2007 reported and committed to Finance
04/30/2007 1ST report CAL.707
05/01/2007 2ND report CAL.
05/02/2007 advanced to third reading
05/14/2007 local fiscal impact note
05/14/2007 PASSED SENATE
05/14/2007 DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
05/14/2007 referred to Assembly ways and means
01/09/08 died in assembly
01/09/08 returned to senate
01/09/08 Referred to Investigations and Government Operations
04/15/2008 Reported and committed to finance
05/20/2008 1ST REPORT CAL.1297
05/21/2008 2ND REPORT CAL.
05/27/2008 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
05/28/2008 LOCAL FISCAL IMPACT NOTE
05/28/2008 PASSED SENATE
05/28/2008 DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
05/28/2008 referred to ways and means
Bill Number A05606 [No same as] Sponsor: Lopez
Add S18-105-a, Gen Ob L
Requires skiers to wear helmets and imposes civil penalties for failure to do so; such penalties shall be $50 for the first offense and $100 for each subsequent offense; parents would be responsible for
payment of fines if minor less than 16 years of age commits a violation hereof.
Assembly Status: 02/20/2007 referred to judiciary
01/09/08 referred to judiciary
Bill Number A08180B/S5677A
Assembly Sponsor: Magee
COSPNSR
Senate Sponsor: Young
COSPNSR
Vehicle and Traffic Law
Amd S1265, V & T L; amd S396-dd, Gen Bus L
Provides that all persons under the age of 18 who ride a horse must wear a helmet, rather than those under 14; shall pay a civil fine not to exceed fifty dollars.
Assembly Status: 05/07/07 referred to transportation
06/13/2007 reported referred to codes
06/13/2007 amend and recommit to codes
06/13/2007 print number 8180a
06/14/2007 amend and recommit to codes
06/14/2007 print number 8180b
01/09/08 referred to transportation
Senate Status: 04/25/07 referred to transportation
06/14/2007 amend and recommit to Transportation
06/14/2007 Print Number 5677A
01/09/08 referred to transportation
Bill Number: A10205 [No same as]
Assembly Sponsor: Brennan
COSPNSR Benedetto, Peoples, Millman, Rosenthal, Dinowitz
MLTSPNSR Boyland, Clark, Gottfried, Magnarelli, Mayersohn, Pheffer, Robinson, Weisenberg
Amd S19-171, NYC Ad Cd
Requires persons under the age of 18 to wear helmets while operating a scooter or bicycle.
Assembly Status: 03/10/2008 referred to transportation
Bill Number: S02091 [No same as]
Senate Sponsor: Sampson
COSPNSR: Adams, Dilan, Duane, Hassell-Thompson, Krueger, Onorato, Parker, Stavisky
Amd S1238, V & T L
Prohibits the operation of a scooter by a person less than eight years of age without the supervision of a parent or guardian and without such person wearing a helmet.
Senate Status: 01/31/2007 referred to transportation
01/09/08 referred to transportation
Bill Number S02534 [No same as]
Senate Sponsor: Kruger
COSPNSR
Amd S18-103, Gen Ob L
Requires ski area operators to provide helmets on-site for optional rental by skiers and snowboarders.
Senate Status: 02/07/2007 referred to Judiciary
01/09/08 referred to judiciary
Driving Related:
Bill Number A00188 [No same as]
Assembly Sponsor: Gantt
COSPNSR: Gabryszak
Add S1212-a, amd S1122, V & T L
Creates crimes of criminally aggressive driving in the third, second, and first degrees and requires pre-licensing education thereon; provides for suspension or revocation of drivers` licenses for violations;
prohibits the issuance of restricted use licenses to persons convicted of criminally aggressive driving; and prohibits a reduction in insurance premiums for any course which fails to address aggressive driving.
Assembly Status: 01/03/2007 referred to transportation
05/01/2007 reported referred to codes
01/09/08 referred to transportation
Bill Number A00205/S06251
Assembly Sponsor: Fields
COSPNSR
MLTSPNSR Hooper, John, Miller
Senate Sponsor: Flanagan
COSPNSR
Amd S604, add S604-a, V & T L
Relates to driver safety courses for persons who commit a traffic infraction or misdemeanor.
Assembly Status: 01/03/2007 referred to transportation
01/09/08 referred to transportation
Senate Status: 06/15/07 Referred to Rules
06/20/07 ordered to third reading CAL.1935
06/20/07 Passed the Senate
06/20/07 Delivered to Assembly
06/20/07 referred to Assembly transportation
01/09/08 died in assembly
01/09/08 returned to senate
01/09/08 Referred to Transportation
06/16/2008 COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
06/16/2008 ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1869
06/17/2008 PASSED SENATE
06/17/2008 DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
06/17/2008 referred to transportation
Bill Number A00230 [No same as]
Assembly Sponsor: Gantt
COSPNSR
Add S1212-a, amd SS1212 & 1809, V & T L; add S98-d, St Fin L
Causes a person who engages in certain non-driving activities while driving to be guilty of inattentive driving; provides that inattentive driving is considered a traffic infraction; provides that if a person commits
three violations of inattentive driving during an eighteen month period, he or she is guilty of reckless driving.
Assembly Status: 01/03/2007 referred to transportation
05/01/2007 reported referred to codes
01/09/08 referred to transportation
05/06/2008 reported referred to codes
Bill Number A01234/S1290:
Assembly Sponsor: Bing
COSPNSR Benjamin, Ortiz, Cahill, Titus
MLTSPNSR Boyland, Brook-Krasny, Cook, Cymbrowitz, Diaz R, Gordon D, Grannis, Hooper, Lafayette, Lavine, Millman, Peralta, Towns, Young
Senate Sponsor: Bonacic
Add S1212-a, V & T L; amd S120.03, add S125.14, Pen L
Creates the offense of driving while drowsy, a class A misdemeanor; includes driving while drowsy under the offense of vehicular assault in the second degree; creates the crime of vehicular homicide caused by
driving while ability impaired by fatigue, a class E felony, subject to an indeterminate term of imprisonment of up to three years and license revocation.
Assembly Status: 01/03/2007 referred to transportation
01/09/08 referred to transportation
Senate Status: 01/18/07: referred to transportation
01/09/08 referred to transportation