Modifies the order in which candidates appear on the ballot; requires that offices shall be listed on the ballot in descending order based on the size of the electorate and requires certain federal offices to be listed before state, county or local offices.
This bill allows attorneys licensed in New York State to serve as poll watchers at any polling place within the state, regardless of the specific city or county where they are located. The law maintains existing rules requiring poll watchers to be qualified voters and prohibits candidates from acting as watchers in the same election where they are running for office. By amending the election law, the legislation expands the pool of eligible individuals who can monitor elections while ensuring that candidates retain the right to visit polling places on election day.
This bill updates state election laws to change when electors meet and how they send their official vote certificates to federal authorities. It moves the electors' meeting date to the Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December and requires the state to transmit vote certificates using the fastest available method instead of registered mail. The legislation also mandates that electors vote only for the presidential and vice-presidential candidates nominated by their own political party, treating any deviation as a resignation from office. Additionally, it specifies that the state must send multiple copies of the vote certificates to the U.S. Senate, the state board of elections, the U.S. Archivist, and a federal district court judge. These changes align the state's electoral procedures more closely with federal requirements and clarify the process for certifying election results.
Relates to the use of the Madison and Oneida county correctional facilities; relates to county-tribal detention agreements between the Oneida Indian Nation and Madison county and between the Oneida Indian Nation and Oneida county.
Allows severely disabled individuals to apply for renewal of a parking permit for a handicapped person without providing an updated certification or additional medical documents.
Authorizes the City of Troy, County of Rensselaer, to enter into a PILOT Agreement with T.R.I.P. Redevelopment Associates, granting an exemption from real property taxes.
Authorizes the City of Troy, County of Rensselaer, to enter into a PILOT Agreement with Hillside Redevelopment Associates, granting an exemption from real property taxes.
Adds a person with a disability who has their primary residence in a special needs trust, or a property owner who has a tenant with a disability whose lease provides them with a life interest in the property as long as the tenant remains in residence as eligible for a real property tax exemption pursuant to section 459-c of the real property tax law.
This bill changes how cities calculate property tax base proportions for their special assessing units in the 2025 fiscal year. It requires local city councils to decide the percentage increase for these proportions, but limits that increase to a maximum of five percent and sets a deadline of November 1, 2024, for the decision. If tax bills were already sent out before the law took effect, cities must issue amended bills to reflect the new calculations while ensuring taxpayers do not owe more for installments that were already due. The changes apply immediately to cities with special assessing units that have not yet finalized their 2025 tax rates.
Makes eligible for provisional appointment and authorizes Matthew A. Jones to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible list for employment as a full-time police officer for the village of Liverpool police department.
This bill updates the Hudson River Park Act to allow specific commercial and recreational uses at Pier 76, including offices, amusement rides, and floating restaurants. It permits office buildings at the pier to reach a height of 185 feet while requiring that more than half of the pier's area remain dedicated to public park spaces. Additionally, the legislation clarifies rules for the pier's reconstruction, allowing changes to its historic footprint as long as the new size matches the original and the majority of the space is used for public access.
This bill amends New York's Access to Home and Access to Home for Heroes programs to allow funding for general home repairs alongside accessibility improvements. It permits financial assistance, such as grants or loans, to cover repair costs related to habitability, provided these repairs do not exceed 60% of the total program funding. The legislation sets specific limits, including a maximum contract value of $500,000, a three-year completion timeline, and a cap on administrative expenses at 10% of the contract amount. Additionally, it maintains a rule that no more than 50% of the annual funding can be awarded to any single municipality.
