Establishes the "New York public banking act"; authorizes municipal and other local governments to form and control public banks through the ownership of capital stock or other ownership interests, and to loan or grant public funds or lend public credit to such public banks for the public purposes of achieving cost savings, strengthening local economies, supporting community economic development, and addressing infrastructure and housing needs for localities.
This bill (S 5797) requires New York City school districts to provide charter schools with space in public buildings or cover rental costs if they cannot secure such space. It directly affects NYC charter schools, particularly new schools or those expanding grade levels, by mandating city-funded rental assistance if they win co-location appeals. Key provisions include phased payments: existing schools receive 20% of eligible costs in 2025-26, increasing to 100% by 2029-30, while new schools receive up to 30% of tuition-based costs for rental space. The bill ensures charter schools can access affordable facilities without bearing relocation costs, with payments tied to enrollment and expansion timelines.
This bill (A 7132) amends New York's agriculture law to include "urban farming" within the legal definition of "farm operation" for agricultural district eligibility. It defines urban farming as growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants, along with limited livestock (like chickens or bees) and aquaculture. By expanding the definition, the bill allows urban farms - such as community gardens or small-scale city farms - to qualify for agricultural district benefits like tax incentives and land-use protections. This change directly affects urban farmers who previously could not access these programs under the law's existing definition. The amendment takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Directs the division of criminal justice services to establish the safer communities grant program making grants available to investigative or prosecutorial entities involved with cases of homicides, rapes, sexual assaults, kidnappings, and non-fatal shootings; requires a report to the legislature; makes an appropriation therefor.
Enacts the "sustainable building materials act"; enacts into law components of legislation relating to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in construction; provides a sales tax exemption for certain low-carbon building materials (Part A); establishes a grant program for manufacturers of concrete for environmental product declarations (Part B).
Directs the tax levying body of East Ramapo and the East Ramapo Central School District to refund 2024-2025 school taxes collected as a result of an erroneous assertion that the district was facing a severe budget deficit.
Extends the expiration of the provisions authorizing the county of Cattaraugus to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use taxes until November 30, 2027.
Requires the state to enter into an agreement with the Rand Corporation to conduct a study of the impact of the 2020 Discovery Reform legislation enacted by Part HHH of chapter 56 of the laws of 2020 has had on the handling and disposition of criminal cases; makes an appropriation therefor.
Enacts the HOPE pilot program; allows households to apply for multiple food and anti-poverty benefits simultaneously online and enable families to work with nonprofit and government agencies to enact action plans to boost their long-term self-sufficiency.
Extends the expiration of the authorization to the county of Genesee to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use tax from 11/30/2025 to 11/30/2027.
