Establishes the New York State grid reliability and energy affordability transition (GREAT) act; establishes the virtual power plant program to help reduce energy costs and grid reliability risks; provides incentives to participants for supporting the grid by investing in distributed energy resources and reducing net energy costs.
This bill requires New York state public buildings to provide private lactation rooms for nursing parents, with specific features like privacy, lighting, and access to water and electricity. Buildings must display clear signage indicating lactation room locations and include these facilities in a public online directory updated every six months. Exemptions apply only if repurposing existing space would be unreasonably costly or if new construction is needed. The law directly affects nursing parents using state-owned public buildings, ensuring accessible facilities for breastfeeding or expressing milk.
Requires the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission to establish and/or amend rules and regulations pertaining to standards related to the siting, design, construction and operation of major renewable energy facilities; requires such rules and regulations to include information relating to farmland protection and application procedures; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
This bill creates the CR Clean Water and Sewer Authority to replace Rockland County's existing Sewer District No. 1. It directly affects Rockland County residents and the county's existing sewer infrastructure, transferring ownership of all prior sewer district systems - including treatment plants, pipes, and pump stations - to the new authority. Key provisions establish the authority's powers, define its service area, outline how it will collect fees, issue bonds, and manage operations while maintaining limited liability for the state and municipalities. The authority will operate the sewer system as a public benefit corporation under specific legal provisions governing its structure, financing, and environmental compliance.
Relates to the delivery of the good faith deposit following award of the bonds to the successful bidder; provides that a municipality, school district or district corporation may require that such deposit be made as a condition precedent to the consideration of a bid for the bonds.
This bill increases the required supervised experience period for new real estate brokers from two to four years. It directly affects individuals applying for a real estate broker's license who must now complete four years of supervised work under a licensed broker, instead of two. Key provisions include requiring proof of 152 hours of approved coursework (including cultural competency training), passing an exam, and demonstrating knowledge of fair housing laws and real estate practices. The change aims to strengthen oversight before granting broker licenses, with the requirement taking effect 180 days after enactment.
Directs the department of transportation and every municipality, locality and public authority that distributes road salt to construct a salt shed within ten years.
This bill modifies New York's cannabis advertising rules by removing a ban on displaying cannabis brand names on billboards. It clarifies that billboard ads are prohibited only if they violate other specific sections of the law (like restrictions on imagery or location), not because they include brand information. The change directly affects cannabis businesses that advertise on billboards, allowing them to use brand names in outdoor advertising. The bill amends existing law without creating new advertising requirements.
Establishes a 13 member veteran suicide mortality review board to serve as the statewide entity responsible for the multidisciplinary review of suicide deaths among veterans by identifying trends and systemic factors contributing to veteran suicide; assessing gaps in services, access to care, and institutional practices; developing evidence-based recommendations for prevention and policy improvement; and promoting collaboration among relevant state, local, and federal agencies.
This bill amends the cannabis law to prohibit billboard advertisements that include cannabis brand information, such as logos or brand names. It directly affects cannabis businesses that advertise on billboards, as they can no longer display brand-specific details in their outdoor ads. The amendment clarifies that such brand information violates existing restrictions on cannabis advertising. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Extends limitations on the shift between classes of taxable property in the town of Orangetown, County of Rockland for the 2026--2027 assessment rolls.
Requires the registration of data brokers; imposes regulations upon data brokers; establishes a data deletion mechanism for consumers; imposes penalties upon data brokers for violations of the law.
