Suffolk County Legislature

2013
05/07/2013	Authorized the County Executive to execute an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Brookhaven and accepting funds associated with the cost of part-time assignment of a Veterans Service Officer to the town. (Co. Exec.). (IR 1366-13)
05/07/2013	Established the South Shore Coast Protection Task Force. (Calarco) . (IR 1355-13)
05/07/2013	Directed the Department of Public Works to study the S62 and 5A bus routes. (Anker). (IR 1027-13)
05/07/2013	Passed a local law to ensure adequate ferry service. (Calarco). (IR 1173-13)
05/07/2013	Amended the 2013 Capital Program and Budget and appropriated funds in connection with the development of a Village Square at the intersection of CR 80 and CR 46, Shirley. (Browning). (IR 1293-13)
05/07/2013	To Appointed Robert Lipp as Director of the Budget Review Office. (Lindsay). (PM 9-13)
05/07/2013	Utilized state funds to expand bus service in Suffolk County. (Schneiderman). (IR 1295-13)
05/07/2013	Established an Educational Outreach Program on the economic value of Cultural Arts. (Hahn).. (IR 1253-13)
04/23/2013	Established a program to develop all hazard protocols for staff at all county facilities (Hahn). (IR 1198-13)
04/23/2013	Directed the Department of Social Services to implement an Emergency Housing Policy that will benefit homeless children (Gregory). (IR 1233-13)
04/23/2013	Amended Chapter 1070 of the code of Suffolk County for real estate appraisal, acquisition and disposition, and implementing the “Triple A” acquisition procedure (Co. Exec.). (IR 1254-13)
04/23/2013	Established the Jobs Opportunity Board (“JOB”) to centralize career advancement and educational opportunities in the County of Suffolk. (Anker) (IR 1116-13)
04/23/2013	Encouraged efficiencies during sewer infrastructure improvements. (Horsley) (IR 2192-13)
04/23/2013	Increased transparency in RFP process (Browning). (IR 1149-13)
04/23/2013	Confirmed appointment of County Director of Probation Patrice Dlhopolsky (Co. Exec.). (IR 1247-13)
03/19/2013	Passed a local law to protect minors from direct mail stimulant drink advertising and samples. (IR 1085-13)
03/19/2013	Adopted a local law to prohibit the sale and distribution of stimulant drinks to minors in County parks. (IR 1086-13)
03/19/2013	Enacted a local law to ensure the safety of children in child care facilities. (IR 1001-13)
03/19/2013	Directed the Department of Health Services to become a certified training center for Narcan overdose responders. (IR 1151-13)
03/19/2013	Authorized funding of infrastructure improvements and oversight of real property under the Suffolk County Affordable Housing Opportunities Program and execution of agreements (“Wyandanch Rising”). (IR 1200-13)
03/19/2013	Directed the Suffolk County Police Department to offer drug treatment referrals to individuals receiving Narcan. (IR 1943-12)
03/19/2013	Adopted a local law to deter motorists from leaving the scene of an accident. (IR 1087-13)
03/19/2013	Confirmed the appointment of Dennis M. Brown as County Attorney of Suffolk County. (IR 1169-13)
03/19/2013	Confirmed the appointment of Paul J. Margiotta as Executive Director of the Suffolk County Traffic and Parking Violations Bureau. (IR 1196-13)
03/05/2013	Established a policy to guard against gun violence. (Hahn). (IR 1121-13)
03/05/2013	Passed a local law to ensure the safety of children in child care facilities. (Hahn). (IR 1001-13)
03/05/2013	Delegated the County Comptroller to authorize the issuance of not to exceed $120,000,000 Revenue Anticipation Notes. (Co. Exec.). (IR 1069-13)
03/05/2013	Authorized a bond resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $38,500,000 bonds to finance the cost of an arbitration award in favor of the Suffolk County Corrections Officers Association. (Co. Exec.). (IR 1127-13)
03/05/2013	Modified golf fees for veterans. (Schneiderman). (IR 1949-13)
03/05/2013	Established disclosure requirements for the Department of Labor, Licensing and Consumer Affair. (“Consumer Awareness and Protection Act). (D’Amaro). (IR 1002-13)
03/05/2013	Authorized a study of Behavioral Health Care Services for incarcerated youths and adults. (Anker) . (IR 1026-13)
03/05/2013	Amended the 2013 operating budget to assure adequate health care education for the children of Suffolk County. (Spencer). (IR 1122-13)
03/05/2013	Appointed Albert Krupski as a member of the Suffolk County Soil and Water Conservation District. (Lindsay). (IR 1091-13)
03/05/2013	Reappointed Chairman of the Suffolk County Water Authority (James F. Gaughran). (Presiding Officer) APPROVED. (IR 1114-13)
03/05/2013	Passed a local law to enlarge qualifications for Museum Director. (Presiding Officer). (IR 1020-13)
03/05/2013	Approved the reappointment of Yvonne Isabella Milewski, M.D., as Chief Medical Examiner. (County Executive). (IR 1049-13)
02/05/2013	Passed a Certificate of Necessity from County Executive Steve Bellone on new comprehensive plan to monitor sex offenders in Suffolk County (A local law to be known as the “Community Protection Act”). (IR 1125-13)
02/05/2013	Passed a local law providing exemptions from sales and compensating use taxes for sales of commercial solar energy systems equipment and installation services. (IR 2227-12)
02/05/2013	Created a task force to enhance the county’s procurement process. (IR 1017-13)
02/05/2013	Approved an examination of the feasibility of installing emergency notifications in schools throughout Suffolk County. (IR 1031-13)
02/05/2013	Appointed Paul J. Tonna as a member of the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency. (IR 1018-13)
01/02/2013	Unanimously reelected County Legislator William J. Lindsay to a record-setting eight term as Presiding Officer.
01/02/2013	Reelected Legislator Wayne Horsley as Deputy Presiding Officer. (Res. 1-13)
01/02/2013	Reappointed Tim Laube as Clerk of the Legislature and Renee Ortiz as Chief Deputy Clerk. (Res. 3-13)
01/02/2013	Reappointed George Nolan as Counsel to the Legislature. (Res. 5-13)
01/02/2013	Set the schedule for 2013 meetings of the Legislature. (Res. 6-13)

2012
12/18/2012	Authorized the conveyance of the county-owned Long Wharf in Sag Harbor to the Village of Sag Harbor. (IR 2207-12)
12/18/2012	Passed a local law to safeguard the personal information of minors in Suffolk County. (IR 2016-12)
12/18/2012	Passed a charter law to establish a Traffic and Parking Violations Bureau. (IR 2026-12)
12/04/2012	Approved a Local Law to authorize a real property tax exemption for improvements to Real Property Meeting Certification Standards for Green Buildings. (IR 2023-12)
12/04/2012	Approved a Local Law to reduce exposure to Bisphenol A in Suffolk County (“The Safer Sales Slip Act”). (IR 2062-12)
12/04/2012	Extended the Narcan Pilot Program to the entire police district. (IR 2086-12)
12/04/2012	Directed the Department of Public Works to study establishing concessionaires at certain County facilities.. (IR 2017-12)
12/04/2012	Adopted a Charter Law making certain technical changes to Legislative Reapportionment Plan. (IR 2005-12)
12/04/2012	Set the date for a Special Election to fill the vacancy in the 1st Legislative District.. (IR 2166-12)
11/20/2012	Adopting Climate Smart Community goals in the County of Suffolk. (IR 1950-12)
11/20/2012	A charter law to strengthen and improve the County’s economic efforts by consolidating functions within a newly created Department of Labor, Licensing and Consumer Affairs. (IR 1926-12)
11/20/2012	Prohibiting the use of hydraulic fracturing brine on county property or roadways. (IR 1939-12)
11/20/2012	Designating January 27 as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” in Suffolk County. (IR 2058-12)
11/07/2012	County Legislature’s omnibus budget plan. (IR 907-12 and IR 908-12)
11/07/2012	Amending the 2012 capital budget and program and appropriating funds in connection with construction of the Traffic and Parking Violations Bureau. (IR 2011-12)
10/09/2012	Authorizing the County Executive to execute an agreement with the Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association covering the terms and conditions of employment for the period of January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2018. (IR 1915-12)
10/09/2012	Ratifying and approving the memorandum of agreement with the county’s employee unions relating to the Employee Medical Health Plan. (IR 1886-12)
10/09/2012	Directing the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services to develop an on-line firefighter training program. (IR 1877-12)
10/09/2012	Directing the Department of Public Works to study alternative methods for purchasing transit fares. (IR 1908-12)
09/13/2012	A local law authorizing the County Executive to sell the John J. Foley Skilled Nursing Facility. (IR 1811-12)
09/13/2012	A Local Law authorizing the County Executive to execute agreements for the sale of vacant land at Yaphank County Center. (IR 1695-12)
09/13/2012	A local law to establish boating safety instruction requirements (“Suffolk’s Safer Waterways Act”). (IR 1797-12)
09/13/2012	Approving the criteria for the county’s Pet Store Rating Program. (IR 1756-12)
09/13/2012	Establishing a task force to optimize early intervention for children with special needs. (IR 1876-12)
09/13/2012	Naming a portion of Nicholls Road in Setauket in honor of Lieutenant Joseph DiBernardo. (IR 1800-12)
09/13/2012	Honoring an American hero, Specialist Jacob S. Fletcher, by renaming a portion of County Road 34. (IR 1839-12)
09/13/2012	Authorizing sponsor of advertising on the county website. (IR 1692-12)
08/21/2012	Confirming appointment of County Commissioner of Suffolk County Police Department. (IR 1828-12)
08/21/2012	Adopting a charter law to ensure the independence and integrity of the County Ethics Process. (IR 1586-12)
08/21/2012	Adopting a Local Law establishing registration requirement for Health Department expeditors. (IR 1480-12)
08/21/2012	Confirming the appointment of Adam Halpern as Fourth District Court Judge. (IR 1832-12)
08/21/2012	Appointing Grant Hendricks as a member of the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency. (IR 1809-12)
08/21/2012	Confirming appointment of County Commissioner of Suffolk County Police Department. (IR 1828-12)
08/21/2012	Adopting a charter law to ensure the independence and integrity of the County Ethics Process. (IR 1586-12)
08/21/2012	Adopting a Local Law establishing registration requirement for Health Department expeditors. (IR 1480-12)
08/21/2012	A local law establishing an independent Office of the Medical Examiner. (IR 1696-12)
08/21/2012	Establishing a new policy requiring health insurance contributions by exempt employees. (IR 1824-12)
08/21/2012	Appointing Michael Kaufman as a member of the County Planning Commission. (IR 1174-12)
08/21/2012	Appointing John J. Finn as a member of County Planning Commission. (IR 1772-12)
08/21/2012	Confirming the appointment of Kathleen Kerr as District Court Judge for the Third District. (IR 1695-12)
08/21/2012	Confirming the appointment of Adam Halpern as Fourth District Court Judge. (IR 1832-12)
08/21/2012	Appointing Grant Hendricks as a member of the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency. (IR 1809-12)
08/07/2012	Authorizing an amendment of the Second Ballpark License Management and Operations Agreement between the Long Island Ducks Professional Baseball Club. LLC and the County of Suffolk. (IR 1638-12)
08/07/2012	Authorizing the inclusion of new parcels into existing certified agricultural districts in the County of Suffolk. (IR 1566-12)
08/07/2012	A local law to sure advance planning for emergencies by nursing homes, long term health care facilities and group homes for the disabled. (“Prepared To Protect Our Most Vulnerable Citizens Act.”). (IR 1528-12)
06/19/2012	Establish a Voluntary Wage Freeze Program for elected officials. (Horsley) (IR 1603-12)
06/19/2012	Naming a portion of CR 96 in West Babylon in honor of United States Sergeant William McKenna. (Horsley) (IR 1488-12)
06/19/2012	Naming a portion of CR 16 in Farmingville in honor of Lieutenant Richard Nappi. (Muratore) (IR 1487-12)
06/19/2012	A Charter Law to reapportion Suffolk County Legislative Districts. (Pres. Off.) (IR 1527-12)
06/19/2012	Appointing member Robin L. Long as a member of the Suffolk County Board of Ethics. (Co. Exec.) (IR 1637-12)
06/19/2012	A Local Law to prohibit smoking in County parks. (Spencer) (IR 1521-12)
06/19/2012	Establishing a Long-Term Pediatric Care Task Force in Suffolk County. (Romaine) (IR 1578-12)
06/05/2012	Passage of a Certificate of Necessity restoring positions in the Health Department. (Co. Exec.)
06/05/2012	Passage of a Certificate of Necessity authorizing an early retirement program for exempt employees. (Co. Exec.)
06/05/2012	Passage of a Local Law to protect public health at hookah bars. (Spencer)
06/05/2012	Approval of bonding of $1.6 million for emergency bridge work. (Co. Exec.)
06/05/2012	Renaming the County Park in Montauk and designating the Third House. (Schneiderman)
05/08/2012	Approved IR 1476-12, an Omnibus County Economic Savings Plan for Fiscal Year 2012.
05/08/2012	Approved IR 1452-12, requiring health insurance contributions by exempt employees.
05/08/2012	Approved IR 1367-12, appointing Anne Shybunko Moore as a member to the Suffolk County Community College Board of Trustees and IR 1478, appointing James Morgo to the Suffolk County Community College Board of Trustees.
05/08/2012	Approved IR 1112-12, appointing Peter Fox Cohalan as Suffolk County Historian.
04/24/2012	Amended the 2012 operating budget to restore certain county positions (IR 1471-12).
04/24/2012	Established a policy to govern the use of non-County personnel in rating proposed land acquisitions (IR 1346-12).
04/24/2012	Directed the Department of Economic Development and Planning to strengthen the Land Preservation Program and maximize environmental protection (IR 1359-12).
04/24/2012	Authorized planning steps for the acquisition of land under the Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program, Maple Avenue property - Town of Brookhaven (IR 1204-12).
04/24/2012	Confirmed appointment of County Commissioner of Information Technology Donald C. Rodgers (IR 1352-12).
04/24/2012	Appropriated funds to develop Village Square at the intersection of CR 80 and CR 46 in Shirley (IR 1273-12).
04/24/2012	Established a Narcan Pilot Program in the Suffolk County Police Department (IR 1281-12).
04/24/2012	Increased licensing fees for motor fuel facilities operating in Suffolk County (IR 1055-12).
03/13/2012	The Suffolk County Legislature passed Presiding Officer William J. Lindsay’s local law requiring stores offering layaway plans to prominently post all fees associated with those plans. Many layaway plans include exorbitant fees that are not fully disclosed.
01/17/2012	Presiding Officer William J. Lindsay has proposed a local law requiring stores offering layaway plans to prominently post all fees associated with those plans. Many layaway plans include exorbitant fees that are not fully disclosed.
01/03/2012	Eighth District County Legislator William J. Lindsay elected Presiding Officer of the County Legislature for a record-tying seventh term at the January 3, 2012 organizational meeting. Fourteenth District County Legislator Wayne R. Horsley elected Deputy Presiding Officer.
01/03/2012	Suffolk County Legislature records another year of groundbreaking achievements in 2011.

2011
12/06/2011	Securitization of tobacco suit settlement monies authorized.
12/06/2011	Cap on the county’s sales tax on gasoline repealed.
12/06/2011	Hardship criteria for real property redemptions expanded.
12/06/2011	The time animal abuse offenders must remain on the county’s Animal Abuse Offenders Registry extended from five to 10 years.
12/06/2011	Term of the Welfare to Work Commission extended to 2021.
12/06/2011	Rabbi Steven Moss reappointed as chairman of the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission.
11/22/2011	County Legislature overrides County Executive’s vetoes of omnibus budget amendments.
11/22/2011	County Legislature adopts law requiring sex offenders to report to park police if they are spending the night at any county park.
11/22/2011	County Legislature adopts a Historic Structure Restoration pilot program in which private enterprises could use historic structures in return forrestoring the property.
11/22/2011	County Legislature establishes a “Puppy and Dog Protection” rating program for Suffolk pet stores.
11/09/2011	County Legislature makes hard choices, adopts omnibus budget that lays off 88 people rather than the 710 in County Executive Levy’s proposed budget.
11/09/2011	County Legislature approves lag payroll next year for management and confidential employees and a voluntary lag payroll for elected officials.
11/09/2011	Closed public hearings on two bills requiring companies doing business with the county and holders of occupational licenses to use Social Security Number Verification Service and the E-Verify Program for all employees.
08/16/2011	Ban the sale of Fuel Gel in Suffolk “Michael’s Law”.
08/16/2011	Limiting the Restraint of Pets Outdoors.
06/21/2011	Created a Public Financing Commission.
06/21/2011	Passed a law to require moving vehicles to be free of accumulated ice or snow.
06/07/2011	Approved a Capital Budget plan for 2012.
06/07/2011	Passed legislation which financed the continued operation of the Coram and Huntington Station Health Centers for another month.
06/07/2011	Banned the sale of Coal Tar Sealers in Suffolk county.
05/11/2011	Directed its Budget Review Office (BRO) to issue an RFP for a Public-Private Partnership to save the Foley Nursing Home.
05/11/2011	Passed a law to require pet shops to check perspective pet owner’s names against the animal abuse registry before selling pets.
05/11/2011	Approved the AME contract.
04/26/2011	Legislature declared 247 acres as surplus to clear the way for its sale or lease.
04/26/2011	Legislature banned the sale of synthetic cocaine “bath salts.”
04/26/2011	Legislature authorized the creation of a public nuisance web site.
04/26/2011	Legislature approved the appointment of Sarah Landsdale as Director of the Suffolk County Department of Planning.
04/26/2011	Legislature approved strengthening of the county’s crack house law.
03/22/2011	Legislature acted to require the proper disposal of prescription medication by health care providers.
03/22/2011	Legislature established Understanding, Accepting, & Respecting our Cultural Differences Week” in remembrance of Marcelo Lucero.
03/22/2011	Established Sunday Bus service on two East End Routes.
03/22/2011	Passed legislation authorizing a subscription to Shotspotter Gunshot Location System in five Suffolk Communities.
03/08/2011	The legislature voted to regulate the sale of tattoo equipment
03/03/2011	The Legislature votes to sell the Foley Skilled Nursing Facility
02/01/2011	Banned Sex Offenders from living near amusement parks.
02/01/2011	Banned the incineration of waste at the Bergen Point.
01/03/2011	Legislature reelects Lindsay Presiding Officer and Viloria-Fisher Deputy PO.

2010
12/21/2010	Approved a 50¢ Bus Fare Increase to fund a pilot study for Sunday Bus Service.
12/21/2010	Authorized Ducks Stadium title sponsorship for Bethpage Federal Credit Union.
12/21/2010	Approved a law to allow the DA, Sheriff, Treasurer, Clerk and Comptroller to fill their own budgeted positions.
12/07/2010	Passed legislation reducing minors’ access to spray paint.
12/07/2010	Established minimum standards for Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Devices.
12/07/2010	Expanded Suffolk’s Social Host Law.
10/12/2010	Acted to grant subpoena power for the Special Legislative Committee overseeing the Suffolk County Ethics Commission.
10/12/2010	Approved legislation creating a registry for Animal Abuse Offenders.
10/12/2010	Passed a bill requiring phone calls to residents prior to mosquito spraying in Suffolk’s neighborhoods.
09/16/2010	Legislature approved a measure to find a location for a Police substation in Huntington Station.
09/16/2010	Legislature approved legislation to raise the age from 18 to 21 to sell jewelry at exchanges.
08/17/2010	The Legislature approved the creation of a network of safe sober homes.
08/17/2010	The Legislature approved the hiring of Joseph Conway as special counsel to the Legislature’s Ethics Commission Oversight Committee.
08/17/2010	The Legislature established a notification requirement for consultant contracts.
08/03/2010	Legislature approved a cap of $3 on gasoline tax at the pump.
08/03/2010	The Legislature passed a law clarifying its authority to remove department heads when warranted.
08/03/2010	The Legislature approved legislation regulating utility poles on county roadways.
06/22/2010	Legislature establishes a Gun Offender Registry.
06/22/2010	Passes 2 laws prohibiting cyber bullying and cyber stalking.
06/22/2010	Legislature reforms title insurance contracting practices.
06/22/2010	Presiding Officer establishes a special Legislative Committee to investigate the County Ethics Commission
06/22/2010	Legislature passes law to increase independence of the County Ethics Commission
06/08/2010	Legislature approves its Capital Budget Plan, including major projects for Suffolk County Community College.
06/08/2010	Legislature votes to override County Executive’s veto of Homeless sex offender plan.
06/08/2010	Legislature bans the sale of aerosol dusting products to minors.
06/08/2010	Legislature votes to require legislative approval of plans to eliminate or transfer police functions.
06/08/2010	Legislature approves bill to prohibit demonstrations at funeral services.
05/11/2010		Suffolk Legislature honors NYC Mounted Police Officer Wayne Rhatigan from Holbrook with its Hometown Hero Award for his immediate action to protect New York City from a bomb in Times Square.
05/11/2010	Legislature votes to end the voucher system for homeless sex offenders.
05/11/2010	Legislature bans the sale of synthetic cannabinoids.
04/27/2010	Legislature approves requirement for advisory boards to conduct open meetings.
04/27/2010	Legislature expands the law against Bias Acts (Lucero’s Law).
04/27/2010	Legislature Bans the Sale of Drinking Games to minors.
03/23/2010	Legislature approves requirement for Homeless Sex Offenders to wear GPS tracking devices.
03/23/2010	Legislature passes legislation requiring any bill that cuts taxes to identify offsetting cost cuts.
03/23/2010	Legislature directs DHS to make its database of AED locations available to emergency 911 dispatchers and to develop signs for AED locations.
03/23/2010	Legislature establishes property tax exemptions for disabled veterans.
03/02/2010	Legislature approved the creation of a Hate Crimes Victims Advocate.
03/02/2010	Legislature required the publicizing of the Text-A-Tip program with Crime Stoppers promotion.
03/02/2010	Legislature directed the County’s IT department to study the feasibility of creating a Smart Phone Application for AED locations.
02/02/2010	Legislature approves leasing parking lots for Solar Carports: will bring in almost a half a million dollars annually.
01/19/2010	Presiding Officer Lindsay Shifts Legislature Meetings to Riverhead.
01/04/2010	Lindsay Re-Elected Suffolk's Presiding Officer - Viloria-Fisher Re-Elected as Deputy Presiding Officer.

2009
12/15/2009	Passed Head Injury Awareness Legislation.
12/01/2009	Passed legislation to prevent sex offenders from maintaining accounts on social networking websites.
12/01/2009	Prohibited sex offenders from living near their victims.
12/01/2009	Regulated the privatization of County owned marinas.
11/17/2009	Overrode Veto by County Executive of 200 new Police Officers
11/17/2009	Banned false advertising by unlicensed electricians and plumbers
11/17/2009	Directed the Assessment of the Community Service Program
11/17/2009	Created a Home Energy Efficiency Task Force
11/17/2009	Created a Domestic Violence Registry
10/13/2009	Passed a 1st in the Nation Ban on Drop Side Cribs
10/13/2009	Established a Teen Pregnancy Task Force
09/17/2009	Suffolk Hits Back at City for MTA Tax - Hike in Hotel/Motel Tax Will Recoup Some of County Cash Funding City Transit
09/17/2009	Approves Increase in funding for comprehensive sewer study
09/17/2009	Approves adding Immigrant Advocate to Hate Crimes Task Force
08/18/2009	Mandated swimming pool retailers post signs re: State pool alarm requirements
08/18/2009	Suffolk Passes 1st in the nation E-cigarette Ban.
08/04/2009	The Legislature passed a procedural motion granting subpoena power to the Public Safety Committee chaired by Legislator Jack Eddington to investigate the staffing practices of the Suffolk County Police Department.
08/04/2009	The Legislature passed a resolution which increases oversight of how the County hires consultants.
08/04/2009	The Legislature passed a resolution sponsored by Legislator Jon Cooper directing the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development to establish a Shop Suffolk Promotional Campaign.