New York Bills

Amends the definition of "racially polarized voting" for purposes of the John R. Lewis voting rights act of New York; relates to prohibitions on voter disenfranchisement; relates to preclearance by the civil rights bureau of certain policies related to voting; provides that a plaintiff that commences an action under the John R. Lewis voting rights act of New York shall send a copy of the complaint to the civil rights bureau within ten days of the commencement of such action.

Bolsters the use of hydrogen in relation to the state energy plan; directs various agencies to develop and implement plans for the use of hydrogen power.

This bill amends a previous resolution to officially list the recipients and specific dollar amounts awarded under the New York State Capital Assistance Program. It directly affects various organizations, including hospitals, museums, libraries, and city departments, by confirming their approved funding allocations. The key provision is the creation of a detailed itemized appendix that documents each grantee and the exact sum they received, totaling over 344 million dollars. By adopting this list, the legislation formalizes the distribution of state funds for capital projects and community initiatives across New York.

Prohibits cannabis products, or packaging or labeling for a cannabis product, that are substantially similar to or likely to create confusion with a non-cannabis product.

This bill establishes a detailed spending plan for state funds allocated in the 2026-27 fiscal year to various organizations and municipalities. It directly affects health and mental health providers, criminal justice groups, parks and recreation programs, veterans' organizations, and other non-profit entities by listing specific grant amounts each will receive. The legislation requires that this list of recipients and their funding levels be approved by the Speaker of the Assembly and the Director of the Budget before the money can be spent. By amending previous resolutions, the bill formalizes how these appropriated dollars are distributed to support services across the state.

Corrects a misclassification property tax error on behalf of Tanya Hairston for the property located at 40 North Tenth Avenue in the city of Mount Vernon for the 2011 - 2020 city assessment tax rolls.

This bill allows liquor retailers in Schoharie County to sell alcohol for on-site consumption within 200 feet of schools or places of worship, an exception to the usual distance restrictions. The law applies only to a specific, historically defined property in the village of Middleburgh that includes several distinct land parcels. By amending the state's alcoholic beverage control law, the legislation creates a localized license option for this particular site while maintaining the general rule that such licenses are typically prohibited near educational and religious buildings.

Authorizes the form of submission and abstract for proposed amendments to the constitution submitted to the people to be determined by enactment in a separate joint resolution passed by both houses of the legislature at least 120 days prior to the general election where such amendment to the constitution shall be submitted.

This bill extends the deadline for public hearings on proposed rules until January 1, 2028, allowing more time for citizens and organizations to provide feedback before new regulations are finalized. It applies to all rules where the notice of proposed rulemaking or a regulatory agenda description is published between the bill's effective date and the new expiration date. By updating the state administrative procedure act, the legislation ensures that the opportunity for public input remains open for a longer period than previously set.

This bill modifies New York's cannabis regulations to strengthen labor protections and increase transparency within the industry. It requires new and renewing cannabis licensees to sign labor peace agreements with unions, ensuring that existing collective bargaining agreements are not harmed if a company's market share decreases. The legislation also mandates that applicants disclose detailed ownership structures, salary ranges, and work hour averages, while establishing a new Cannabis Industry Wage Board to study and set fair wages for workers. Additionally, the bill gives regulators the authority to modify licenses or deny renewals if a company violates labor laws or fails to maintain these agreements.

Dedicates a portion of the Wantagh state parkway from route 27 to Jerusalem Road in the hamlet of Wantagh, town of Hempstead, county of Nassau to William Cornell.

This bill allows the town justice of the Town of Dix in Schuyler County to live outside of the town while still holding office. It changes state laws that normally require local officials to be residents of the area they serve, with the specific exception that the justice must live in another town within Schuyler County. The change applies only to this specific town and does not affect the residency requirements for town justices in other locations.