Relates to the automatic identification of elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage program enrollees who are eligible for HEAP and automatic enrollment of such eligible enrollees in HEAP.
Requires that vehicle manufacturers and/or dealers terminate an individual's access to remote vehicle technology upon request by domestic violence victims who provide an order of protection and proof of ownership of a vehicle.
Allows for the use of an affirmation of truth of statement in an administrative proceeding; repeals certain provisions needed to make a technical correction in law.
Relates to the Peconic Bay region community preservation funds; defines "disadvantaged communities"; provides that funds utilized for water quality improvement projects may be carried forward from year to year for utilization in future budgets and not less than ten percent of the annual proceeds of the fund shall be utilized to benefit disadvantaged communities; provides that management and stewardship funds may only be expended for projects related to lands acquired for open space preservation and historic preservation purposes; makes related provisions.
Creates an "I Love NY Historic Small Business" niche brand to highlight small businesses listed on the registry of historic businesses maintained pursuant to section 14.11 of the parks, recreation and historic preservation law.
Expands the definition of mental health care provider to include licensed mental health counselors and licensed marriage and family therapists, for purposes of certain sex offenses committed during a treatment session, consultation, interview, or examination.
This bill authorizes the Village of Coxsackie in Greene County to impose a 4% occupancy tax on short-term lodging rentals. The tax applies to overnight stays but excludes permanent residents, defined as anyone staying for at least 30 consecutive days. Revenue collected from this tax will be deposited into the village's general fund and can be used for any lawful purpose. The law includes provisions for tax collection, exemptions for government and non-profit entities, and a timeline for the tax to expire on December 31, 2027.
This bill authorizes the Village of Catskill to impose a 4% occupancy tax on short-term lodging rentals, such as those booked for overnight stays. The tax applies to guests staying for fewer than thirty consecutive days, while permanent residents are exempt from the charge. Revenue collected from this tax will go into the village's general fund and can be used for any lawful purpose. The legislation also outlines how the tax will be collected, including provisions that allow property owners to collect the tax from guests and pass it on to the village. The law is set to take effect immediately and will remain in force until December 31, 2027.
Establishes an advanced residential health care for aging adults medical fragility demonstration program to construct a new facility or repurpose part of an existing facility to operate as an adult residential health care facility for the purpose of improving the quality of care for aging adults with medical fragility.
Authorizes the cannabis control board to issue a cannabis showcase event permit to certain licensees authorized to conduct retail sales of adult-use cannabis, cannabis products and cannabis merchandise.
Relates to venue in matrimonial actions regarding the children of the parties; provides that the place of the trial shall be in a county in which either party resides or, if there are minor children of the marriage, the place of trial may also be in the county where one of such children resides.
This bill authorizes the State University of New York at Albany to lease specific campus lands to Fuller Road Management Corporation for the Albany NanoTech Complex, a major semiconductor research and development facility. The legislation allows the university trustees to sign a lease of up to forty years without a public bidding process, provided the deal is approved by state budget and legal officials. It includes provisions that require any construction work on the site to follow state labor laws, ensuring workers receive prevailing wages, while also mandating that the university retain its own staff for instructional and administrative duties rather than outsourcing them. The agreement stipulates that if the land is no longer used for the NanoTech Complex, ownership and any improvements automatically revert to the university.
