Requires a payroll services business to compile and provide annual wage and tax statements and/or year-end forms to clients without additional cost or delay.
This bill requires food retailers, such as supermarkets and grocery stores, to offer a ten percent discount on all items purchased using self-service checkout kiosks. The law defines these kiosks as automated machines where customers can scan, bag, and pay for goods without human assistance. If a store fails to provide the mandated discount, the state attorney general can seek a court order to stop the violation without needing to prove that anyone was financially harmed. The new rule would become active ninety days after the bill is signed into law.
Provides that the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code shall address standards requiring the use of a water demand calculator to determine pipe and fixture sizing for use in new construction and substantial renovations of single-family and multi-unit residential buildings; directs the chairperson of the state fire prevention and building code council to appoint an advisory board to monitor the use of water demand calculators in new construction and substantial renovations and to monitor and keep records of cost savings resulting from the use of such water demand calculators.
Establishes a real property tax exemption for certain property owners who reside full-time on such property in certain counties; requires that such owners occupy such property as their primary residence and are enrolled in or eligible for the STAR exemption or credit or that such owners rent to a tenant for a term of at least twelve months and such tenant occupies such property as their primary residence.
This bill prevents the New York City Department of Transportation from issuing permits for road work during rush hour, specifically between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The change directly impacts contractors and construction projects that would have previously been allowed to operate during these peak traffic times. By relettering an existing administrative code section and adding a new prohibition, the legislation aims to reduce traffic congestion without altering the overall rules for non-rush hour construction. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
Modifies the definition of additional member contributions and basic member contributions for certain New York city employees' retirement system members who are subject to the twenty-five year retirement program for fire protection inspector members under Article 15 of the retirement and social security law, to allow such additional member contributions to be used to offset a deficit of basic member contributions, or to allow an excess of basic member contributions to offset a deficit of additional member contributions.
Requires employment entities to engage in cooperative dialogue with persons requesting reasonable accommodations, or who such employment entities reasonably should have known may require such reasonable accommodations, due to disability, religion, or status as a victim of domestic violence.
Authorizes the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority to exempt certain residents of the central business district from the central business district toll.
This bill updates New York State's tobacco laws to restrict the sale of cigarettes, vaping products, and related items to anyone born after December 31, 2007. Retailers must verify a customer's birth date using government-issued identification and post specific signage indicating that sales to those born after that date are prohibited. The legislation also requires tobacco products to be kept behind a counter or in a locked container and limits where vending machines can be placed. These rules apply to all businesses selling tobacco, including shops, bars, and private clubs.
This bill amends New York's election law to reinstate limits on political contributions and expenditures, directly affecting candidates, political committees, and corporations. The key provision requires that money given to independent expenditure committees be subject to the same contribution caps as direct donations to candidates, while also ordering the state board of elections to resume enforcing existing corporate contribution limits. By imposing these financial restrictions, the legislation aims to reduce the influence of wealthy special interests in political discourse. The act includes a provision stating that if any part of the new rules is later ruled unconstitutional, the remaining sections will still remain in effect.
This bill extends the maximum duration of tuition assistance awards from their current limit to five academic years in total. It directly affects students enrolled in approved programs who receive financial aid for their education. The key provision amends the education law to allow these awards to cover up to five years of study, with the changes taking effect on July 1st following the bill's enactment.
Requires a license from the department of financial services to operate a prediction market; defines "prediction market" as any platform, electronic or physical, that allows participants to place wagers, trades, or financial positions on the outcome of future events, including but not limited to political, economic, weather, or other contingencies, where payouts are tied to event outcomes; provides for standards of conduct and enforcement authority by the department of financial services.
