Waives the ability of government agencies in New York to claim copyright protection except where the record reflects artistic, creative or scholarly works of authorship, academic course materials, or scientific or academic research, or if the copyright owner intends to distribute the record of derivative work based on it to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership.
This bill allows the Church of Pentecost, USA, Inc. to receive a retroactive exemption from real property taxes for a specific building it owns in Sayville, Suffolk County. The legislation directs the town assessor to treat the church's late application as if it had been filed on time, provided the church meets the standard requirements for tax-exempt status. If approved, the church would be exempt from all taxes on the property, and any previously paid taxes, fines, or penalties could be refunded. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
Exempts the East Concord Fire Department, Inc. from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of the membership.
This bill allows the Nassau County tax assessor to accept a late application for real property tax exemption from an organization called Ray of Hope, Inc. The request specifically concerns a property located in Baldwin for the 2026-2027 tax year, which the organization missed the deadline to apply for previously. If the assessor determines the organization qualifies for the exemption, the bill authorizes correcting the tax records and potentially refunding any taxes already paid along with cancelling related penalties or liens. This legislation provides a specific administrative remedy for this single entity rather than changing general tax laws for the public.
Relates to requirements associated with contracts between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations including an advance payment of 25% of the total award to cover expenses incurred in the first quarter.
Provides for an adverse inference against the testimony of an officer or other employee of the department of corrections and community supervision, where such officer or other employee violated department rules or regulations by turning off a facility camera or body-worn camera or otherwise prevented such camera or cameras from recording the incident which is the subject of such disciplinary proceeding.
This bill allows the Oswego City School District to create a special savings account called an insurance reserve fund. The district can use money from this fund to pay for insurance claims, lawsuits, or other financial losses related to risks that the district is required to insure. The law also grants this same ability to several other school districts across the state. This change is designed to give these specific school districts more flexibility in managing their insurance-related financial risks.
This bill authorizes the village of Croton-on-Hudson to run a demonstration program that holds vehicle owners financially responsible for speeding violations committed by drivers in designated school zones. Under the program, the village can install up to three photo speed cameras that capture images of speeding vehicles during school hours and specific times surrounding student activities. The bill includes strict rules to protect privacy by limiting what information the cameras can record and ensuring that images are only used to issue liability notices to vehicle owners. Additionally, the village must maintain rigorous standards for camera calibration, operator training, and the secure storage or destruction of recorded data. The authorization for this specific program is set to expire on December 31, 2031.
This bill extends the deadline for public hearings on proposed state rules from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2028. It directly affects government agencies that create new regulations, allowing them to hold public input sessions for rules published during this extended period. The change modifies the existing State Administrative Procedure Act to update the expiration date of the current hearing provisions. Once passed, the law will apply retroactively to all rule-making notices issued after its immediate effective date.
Authorizes the town of Hempstead to file an application for exemption from real property taxes for a certain parcel of land located in the hamlet of West Hempstead.
This bill allows the towns of Ellington and Charlotte in Chautauqua County to replace their current separate town justices with one single justice to handle court cases for both communities. The law permits this change because the towns have already completed a required study, held public hearings, and passed resolutions to abolish existing justice positions and elect a shared official. The newly elected justice will begin serving after the next general election and will hold office for a one-year term. This measure takes effect immediately upon approval.
This bill designates a specific stretch of state Route 30 in Hancock as a ceremonial tribute to Jason T McGlone. While the legislation requires the installation of signs honoring him, it explicitly states that the official name of the highway will not change to prevent confusion or disrupt traffic. The act takes effect immediately upon passage, serving as a commemorative measure rather than a functional change to the road's identity.
