This bill (S 3131) requires that Medicaid optional benefits for adults over 21 years old must not exceed the minimum health insurance benefit levels required for private health plans under state law. It directly affects adult Medicaid beneficiaries receiving optional services (like dental or vision care), excluding long-term care. The key mechanism sets a cap on these benefits to align them with private insurance minimums, aiming to reduce state Medicaid costs. Implementation requires federal approval for plan changes and gives the health commissioner authority to create necessary regulations.
Authorizes the town of Smithtown assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from Tiegerman Community Services, Inc. for the 2023-2024 assessment rolls.
Prohibits state reimbursement of campaign and political committees, or legal defense funds, for payments made on behalf of the criminal or civil defense of a state employee.
This bill reduces the fee utilities pay to cover state department costs from 1% to one-third of one percent (0.333%) of their gross operating revenue. It applies to most public utilities and the Long Island Power Authority, but excludes entities regulated solely for safety or the power authority itself. Telephone companies pay the reduced rate only on revenue exceeding $500,000 annually. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Relates to real property subject to an authorization for a real property tax exemption in the town of Smithtown, county of Suffolk, with respect to the 2019 and 2020 assessment rolls.
Requires the return of all or a part of the financial assistance provided for a project where the project has material shortfalls or material violations; prevents the use of funds, financial incentives, subsidies or tax exemptions for projects already in development.
Repeals certain provisions establishing a fee for background checks on certain firearm and ammunition purchases; removes such fees as a source of funds for the background check fund.
This bill defines a "film zone" as a 25-mile radius around Columbus Circle in Manhattan and excludes this area from eligibility for the Empire State Film Production Credit. It directly affects film productions in Manhattan that would otherwise qualify for the credit, as they can no longer claim the tax benefit for activities within this defined zone. The credit remains available for productions in specified upstate counties and areas outside the film zone, provided they meet budget and location requirements (e.g., $500,000 minimum budget, principal photography in eligible counties). The bill amends tax law to clarify these geographic boundaries for the credit program.
Grants an exemption for the purchase of energy efficient snow making equipment, ski lift equipment, snow grooming equipment, and the production of snow by a recreational ski facility from state sales and compensating use tax.
This bill (S 8461) requires that uncommitted funds in New York's Climate Investment Account - collected by utilities through customer bills under the "bill-as-you-go" system - be automatically returned to ratepayers at the end of each fiscal year. It directly affects utility customers who paid these funds, ensuring unused money is credited back to their accounts instead of remaining in the state fund. The key provision amends state law to mandate this refund, specifying that funds not allocated for climate programs by year-end must be credited to ratepayer accounts. The bill does not change how funds are used for climate initiatives but clarifies the process for returning unused amounts.
