Requires merchants to round cash purchases to the nearest five cent denomination in order to encourage the reduction of the circulation of pennies within New York state.
Enacts the "duty to intervene accountability act" which establishes criminal liability for correction officers who fail to intervene to prevent assaults on incarcerated individuals resulting in death or serious physical injury.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the 60th anniversary of Riverkeeper, an organization dedicated to protecting the Hudson River and New York's drinking water. It honors the group's history of fighting pollution since 1966 and highlights its ongoing work to improve water quality and restore the river's ecosystem. The resolution does not change any laws or allocate funds but instead expresses the state's gratitude and commits to sending a copy of the document to Riverkeeper.
This Senate resolution commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Corning Rugby Club, a nonprofit youth sports organization in the Southern Tier of New York. The bill formally recognizes the club's achievements, including its status as the first youth rugby program in the region and its success in developing competitive teams for boys and girls. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor the club and authorizes sending copies of the resolution to its founders, Jack Kahabka and Robert McGee.
This bill allows liquor retailers in Schoharie County to sell alcohol for on-site consumption within 200 feet of schools, churches, or places of worship, a restriction that typically applies elsewhere in New York. The law specifically targets a small, precisely defined area in the Village of Middleburgh, granting permission to operate a licensed establishment on designated parcels of land despite their proximity to religious or educational buildings. By amending the state's alcoholic beverage control law, the legislation creates a local exception to standard zoning rules for this specific geographic location.
Prohibits divisions of government and private entities from using information broadcast or collected by automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast systems as a means for calculating, generating, and collecting fees from aircraft owners or operators who operate aircraft within the geographic boundaries of the state.
Relates to the Volunteer and Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association of Albertson; changes "firemen" to "firefighters"; relates to the management and control as well as the usage of moneys received from foreign fire insurance companies by such association.
Provides remote work flexibilities for licensed mortgage loan originators and staff and employees of licensed mortgage bankers, registered mortgage brokers and mortgage loan servicers under certain circumstances.
This bill dedicates a specific section of State Route 278 in Brooklyn to Efrain Barreto. It requires the Department of Transportation to install signs identifying the road as "Highway Dedicated to Efrain Barreto" while ensuring the official street name remains unchanged to prevent confusion. The legislation applies only to this particular stretch of road between 4th and 7th Avenues and takes effect immediately upon passage.
This bill proposes changing how judges are selected for New York City's family court and city-wide criminal courts. Currently, the mayor appoints family court judges without needing approval, but this legislation would require the mayor to get consent from the city council before making those appointments. For criminal court judges, the bill suggests they would be elected by voters instead of appointed by the mayor, while family court judges would remain appointed with council approval. The changes aim to alter the existing appointment process to include more oversight or public participation in selecting these judges.
Authorizes the Power House Church to file an application for a real property tax exemption with the county of Nassau assessor for all applicable taxes from the 2023 and 2024 assessment rolls.
This bill regulates the pet insurance industry by establishing clear definitions for terms like preexisting conditions, chronic illnesses, and wellness programs. It requires insurers to explicitly disclose coverage limits, exclusions, and how they calculate claim payments to ensure consumers understand their policies. The legislation also mandates a 30-day "free look" period allowing buyers to return a policy for a full refund if they are not satisfied, provided no claims have been filed. Additionally, the bill sets rules for how insurers must present these definitions and policy details on their websites to improve transparency.
