Provides for insurance reimbursement for expenses related to the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) for direct care workers, care recipients and an emergency inventory of a ninety-day supply of PPE.
Provides that the maximum speed limit on state highways may be established pursuant to an engineering and/or traffic investigation authorized or performed by the department of transportation or the municipality within which the section of state highway subject to such speed limit is located.
This bill would require that all non-food items sold at retail within state parks, recreational facilities, and historic sites be manufactured in the United States. The law gives the commissioner of general services the authority to create specific rules defining what counts as U.S. production. Goods sold at these locations would need to meet these new standards, while food products would remain exempt from the requirement. The changes would take effect 60 days after the bill is officially signed into law.
Extends provisions relating to affordable housing development loans to all municipalities of the state of New York; assists private sector in development of residential housing.
Authorizes the establishment of the home equity protection insurance program directing the agency to issue a commitment to insure and insure the full value of certain residences which are owner-occupied by persons who meet certain income qualifications.
This bill requires New York State to stop using public funds for investments in Russia's energy sector, which includes oil, natural gas, and nuclear power development. The law mandates that state agencies create and maintain a list of companies providing goods, services, or credit to this sector, and these listed entities would be disqualified from bidding on state contracts. While the bill generally prohibits such investments, it allows for limited exceptions if a company has already invested before the law took effect and is actively phasing out those activities, or if the state determines the goods are essential for its operations.
Expands the New York state low income housing tax credit program to certain one to four family residences, including a cooperative or a condominium unit.
Provides presumptive eligibility for medical assistance benefits for individuals released from correctional facilities for at least sixty days following release.
Extends the time period for tenancy rights from 30 days to 45 days of possession; adds squatting to the definition of criminal trespass in the third degree.
This bill requires the state parks commissioner to maintain a minimum of 385 full-time regional state park police officers across parks, beaches, campgrounds, historic sites, and concert venues. The number of officers assigned to each area must match the region's average attendance over the past five years. Additionally, the bill mandates that any new park or venue must submit a staffing plan proving there are enough officers before it opens, while also allowing police to be moved between regions during emergencies like natural disasters. These rules will not take effect until one year after the bill becomes law.
Establishes term limits for the office of governor and for members of the legislature and changes the term for members of the legislature to a four year term.
This bill prohibits state agencies from contracting with companies that boycott specific American allies, including NATO members, Israel, Japan, and South Korea. It requires bidders to certify they are not on a state-maintained list of boycotting entities and allows agencies to disqualify those who refuse to comply. The legislation also bars state pension funds from investing in companies identified as engaging in such boycotts, while providing exemptions for essential services or if a company is complying with local laws.
