This bill requires the State University of New York and the City University of New York to create plans by June 2025 for offering approved experiential learning activities to students starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. These plans must be developed with input from faculty, student groups, and other stakeholders, and they need to outline how such activities will be supervised, assessed, and managed by external hosts like businesses or nonprofits. Additionally, the bill directs each college to evaluate whether making these hands-on experiences a graduation requirement is feasible, considering factors like community support, workforce impact, and potential delays in student graduation. The legislation also mandates that colleges collect and report data related to these learning activities to track their implementation and effectiveness.
Establishes a campaign to promote public awareness of the importance of good oral health, including but not limited to, the impact of oral disease, causes of oral disease and its prevention, oral health across the lifespan, the total body connection, the value of early detection and the availability of oral health services in the community.
This bill updates the state technology law to encourage state agencies to consider cloud computing for data storage and management. It requires agencies to adopt written procedures for evaluating cloud options and defines "cloud computing" using a specific national standard. Additionally, the law mandates that agencies educate themselves on the benefits of cloud services and follow technical specifications when contracting with cloud providers. The changes take effect immediately upon signing.
This bill requires food service establishments in New York to display specific notices about food allergies and intolerances for both staff and customers. The state health department must provide these notices in English and the twelve most common non-English languages spoken by limited-English proficient individuals in the state. Restaurants and online ordering platforms must post these notices in conspicuous locations and include clear instructions on how to notify staff of allergies, prevent cross-contact, and handle allergic reactions. Additionally, menus must feature a standardized statement asking customers to disclose any food allergies or intolerances, with translations available for non-English menus. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in a civil penalty of up to $125 for each violation.
This bill allows local municipalities to form regional planning councils that can apply for federal and state grants. Under the new rules, these councils are officially recognized as government agencies, which removes previous barriers to receiving funding. Local governments must pass a resolution to agree on the terms of their collaboration before the council can seek these funds. The changes take effect roughly nine months after the law is signed.
Makes technical corrections to the definition of the weapon designated as a "throwing star" or "shuriken"; updates such term from the outdated term "Kung Fu star" to reflect such term's correct etymology.
Removes certain provisions relating to maximum rates for certain hotel and motel taxes in Ulster county; removes certain provisions exempting short-term rentals from such taxes.
This bill authorizes the Village of Greenwood Lake in Orange County to create and collect a local tax on hotel and motel stays. The tax can be charged at a rate of up to five percent of the nightly room cost but excludes permanent residents who stay for at least ninety consecutive days. The village may require hotels to collect the tax directly from guests and remit it to the village, with revenues deposited into the village's general fund for any lawful use. The law includes provisions for tax collection, filing returns, and legal review processes, and it will automatically expire three years after it takes effect.
This bill authorizes the town of Chester to impose a five percent tax on overnight stays at hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts. The tax applies to guests who stay for less than ninety consecutive days, while permanent residents are exempt from the charge. Revenue collected from this tax will be deposited into the town's general fund and can be used for any lawful municipal purpose. The legislation also establishes rules for tax collection, payment deadlines, and legal procedures for disputes or refunds. Finally, the law is set to expire three years after it takes effect, at which point the tax authority will automatically end.
This bill authorizes the town of Wawayanda in Orange County to impose a five percent tax on guests staying in hotels, motels, and similar lodging facilities like bed and breakfasts. The tax applies to the per diem rental rate for each room but excludes permanent residents who occupy a room for at least ninety consecutive days. Revenues collected from this tax will go into the town's general fund and can be used for any lawful purpose, while the tax itself is set to expire three years after it takes effect.
This bill authorizes the village of South Blooming Grove to collect a tax on hotel and motel stays, including facilities like bed and breakfasts. The tax rate is capped at five percent of the nightly room cost and excludes permanent residents who stay for at least ninety consecutive days. Revenue generated from this tax must be deposited into the village's general fund and can be used for any lawful purpose. The law includes provisions for how the tax is collected, paid, and appealed, and it will automatically expire three years after it takes effect.
Requires public notice and comment for any contract for goods, services or construction to be awarded by other than competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed bids from prequalified vendors in excess of a threshold established by the procurement policy board by rule; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
