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John Bonacic
John J. Bonacic (b. June 14, 1942) is a former Republican member of the New York State Senate, representing District 42 from 1999 to 2019. He served as deputy Republican conference leader for state/federal relations. He also previously served as deputy Republican whip.
Bonacic served in the Orange County Legislature from 1972 to 1989. He served as majority leader from 1983 to 1987 and as chairman from 1988 to 1989. He then served in the New York State Assembly from 1990 to 1999.
Biography
Bonacic earned his B.A. in economics from Iona College in 1964 and his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law in 1968. He worked as an assistant district attorney for Orange County and for Orange and Rockland Utilities and was counsel for Bonacic LoBiondo & Krahulik, Limited Liability Partnership.[1]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Alcoholism and Drug Abuse |
| • Banks |
| • Children and Families |
| • Finance |
| • Housing, Construction and Community Development |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Racing, Gaming and Wagering, Chair |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bonacic served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Alcoholism and Drug Abuse |
| • Banks |
| • Children and Families |
| • Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation |
| • Finance |
| • Housing, Construction and Community Development |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Racing, Gaming and Wagering, Chair |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Bonacic served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Racing, Gaming and Wagering, Chair |
| • Rules |
| • Finance |
| • Housing, Construction and Community Development |
| • Banks |
| • Children and Families |
| • Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities |
| • Alcoholism and Drug Abuse |
| • Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bonacic served on these committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Alcoholism and Drug Abuse |
| • Banks |
| • Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation |
| • Finance |
| • Housing, Construction, and Community Development |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities |
| • Racing, Gaming and Wagering, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bonacic served on these committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Banks |
| • Codes |
| • Housing, Construction, and Community Development |
| • Judiciary |
| • Local Government |
| • Racing, Gaming and Wagering |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2018
John Bonacic did not file to run for re-election.
2016
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the New York State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The filing deadline for major party candidates was July 14, 2016. The filing deadline for independent candidates was August 23, 2016.
Incumbent John Bonacic defeated Pramilla Malick in the New York State Senate District 42 general election.[2][3]
| New York State Senate, District 42 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  John Bonacic Incumbent |
61.16% | 68,047 | |
| Democratic | Pramilla Malick | 38.84% | 43,209 | |
| Total Votes | 111,256 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Pramilla Malick ran on the Democratic line in the primary as a write-in candidate. Incumbent John Bonacic ran unopposed in the New York State Senate District 42 Republican primary.[4][5]
| New York State Senate, District 42 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | John Bonacic Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Bonacic also ran on the Conservative, Independence, and Reform Party tickets.
2014
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the New York State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election took place November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 10, 2014. Incumbent John Bonacic was unopposed in the Republican primary. Bonacic ran on the Conservative Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. Bonacic was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2012
Bonacic ran in the 2012 election for New York State Senate District 42. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the Conservative Party and Independence Party of New York State tickets. Bonacic was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Bonacic |
100% | 72,374 | |
| Total Votes | 72,374 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2010
Bonacic was unopposed in the Republican primary. He defeated David Sager (D) in the general election. He ran as a member of the Republican, Independence, and Conservative party.[12][13]
| New York State Senate, General Election Results, District 42 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John Bonacic (R)
|
52,533 | |||
| David Sager (D) | 35,745 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, John Bonacic ran unopposed and won the election for New York State Senate, District 42 with 66,736 votes.[14][15]
Bonacic raised $428,355 for his campaign.[16]
| New York State Senate, District 42 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John Bonacic (R)
|
66,736 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the 202nd New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 3 through June 20.
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- EPL/Environmental Advocates: 2018 Environmental Scorecard
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2017
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In 2017, the 202nd New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 4 through December 31. A recess began June 21, and there was a special session June 28-29.
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2016
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In 2016, the 201st New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 6 through June 18.
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2015
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In 2015, the 201st New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 7 through June 25.
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2014
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In 2014, the 200th New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 8 to June 19, 2014.
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2013
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In 2013, the 200th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 9 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the 199th New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 4 to June 22, 2012.
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2011
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In 2011, the 199th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 5 to June 20, 2011.
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Personal
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When he served in the state legislature, Bonacic and his wife, Pat, had two children.
Recent news
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See also
- New York State Senate
- Senate Committees
- New York State Legislature
- New York state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- John Bonacic on Twitter
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ Vote Smart, "John Bonacic's Biography," accessed November 5, 2023
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed October 11, 2016
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Election results, 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Certification for the September 9, 2014, State Primary Election," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Primary results for September 9, 2014," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Senate Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, Candidate Petition List, accessed August 14, 2012
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official September 13, 2012, Primary Results," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official Senate Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 14, 2010," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 9, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Senate Election Returns November 4, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on Bonacic's 2008 campaign contributions," accessed July 31, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
New York State Senate District 42 1999–2019 |
Succeeded by Jen Metzger (D) |
