Prohibits certain noncitizens, foreign governments, and foreign entities from taking any real property that is zoned as industrial, light industrial, heavy industrial, residential agricultural, agricultural or rural agricultural.
This bill requires New York school districts to purchase or lease only zero-emission school buses, defined as electric vehicles powered by batteries or hydrogen fuel cells, starting July 1, 2027. The law mandates that any contractors providing transportation services must also follow this rule when buying new buses and includes provisions requiring the manufacturing and final assembly of these buses and their charging infrastructure to occur within the United States. To support this transition, the bill allows the state commissioner to grant up to 24-month extensions for districts unable to comply due to costs or infrastructure needs, while also requiring a cost-benefit analysis for each district. Additionally, the legislation includes protections for current employees and contractors to prevent job losses or benefits reductions as the fleet changes, and it requires the creation of workforce development plans to manage the transition.
Relates to the salary of certain teachers employed by a board of cooperative educational services providing instruction in career and technical education to school age students.
Establishes a veterans in agriculture assistance and outreach program to help integrate veterans into the field of agriculture, and support veterans currently working in agriculture; designs an associated logotype for the promotion of products produced by a veteran or qualified veteran business entity.
This bill requires municipalities to waive licensing fees for livestock guardian dogs and herding dogs, which are currently subject to the same dog control regulations as other pets. The legislation defines livestock guardian dogs as animals that protect livestock from predators and herding dogs as those trained to move cattle, sheep, or other livestock. Under the new rules, local authorities must issue special identification marks on the licenses of these working animals to distinguish them from regular pets. This change directly affects farmers and ranchers who rely on these dogs for their daily operations by removing the financial burden of annual dog licenses.
This bill prohibits the smoking and use of cannabis in public places such as streets, sidewalks, and parks unless a local government specifically designates an area for such use. It establishes a fine of $125 for violations, which must be paid to the local government within 30 days of receiving the notice. The law directs the Cannabis Control Board to work with local officials to create rules defining public spaces and setting guidelines for enforcement. This measure aims to maintain public health and safety while allowing local communities the flexibility to decide where cannabis use is permitted.
This bill would require undocumented immigrants to undergo specific health screenings and vaccinations before they can access certain state assistance programs, such as medical aid and safety net services. Under the new rules, these individuals must receive a series of vaccines for diseases like measles and influenza and test negative for communicable illnesses like tuberculosis and syphilis. The legislation also mandates that applicants not have physical or mental disorders linked to harmful behavior. These requirements apply only to people without lawful immigration status and include exceptions for those who are medically unable to be vaccinated or are already receiving treatment for a disease.
This bill requires undocumented immigrants to undergo background checks before they can access specific state aid programs, such as medical assistance, family support, and services for the elderly or disabled. The law mandates that these individuals cooperate with officials to verify they have not committed serious crimes, joined terrorist groups, or falsely claimed citizenship. If an undocumented person has a history of substance use, they must also consent to and receive appropriate treatment to qualify for benefits. The legislation applies immediately to all relevant rules and regulations upon its enactment.
This bill modifies the state's aggravated cruelty to animals law by removing the requirement that an animal must be killed for the offense to apply. Under the new provisions, a person can be charged with this crime if they intentionally cause serious physical injury to a companion animal without a justifiable purpose. The definition of aggravated cruelty remains focused on conduct intended to cause extreme physical pain or done in a depraved and sadistic manner. This change expands the scope of the law to cover severe injuries that do not result in death.
Establishes the New York state innovation voucher program; provides small businesses with access to research and development by colleges and universities, government laboratories and public research institutes in order to assist such businesses in the creation of innovative products or services.
Provides for the establishment of school speed limits of not less than fifteen miles per hour by the legislative body of any county or, if so delegated, by the legislative body of any locality within said county on a portion of a state highway passing a school building.
Provides milk dealers who operate trucks throughout the state buying, delivering, and selling milk with an EZ pass free of charge, where the authority will be responsible for the cost so long as it can be proved the truck is used exclusively for such purpose.
