Asm. Tommy John Schiavoni

Maddy summaryThis bill requires mining operations on Long Island to maintain a minimum 10-foot buffer of undisturbed ground between active mining areas and the existing water table. It directly affects mining companies seeking permits in Nassau or Suffolk counties (populations over 1 million) that rely on aquifers for drinking water. The law amends environmental conservation law to mandate this buffer in all mining plans, ensuring mining activities don't threaten local water sources. This is a specific, enforceable requirement for new permits or renewals in designated aquifer areas.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes the date of the state's presidential primary election to the first Tuesday in March (instead of the current June date). It directly affects how presidential delegates are selected for the national convention, as the primary will now occur earlier in the election cycle. The key provision amends election law to specify that the "spring primary" for delegate selection must be held on the first Tuesday in March, unless changed by future legislation. This is a procedural change to the election calendar with no other policy implications.

Provides that the failure of a party challenging a building permit, variance, subdivision or other land use approval to seek a preliminary injunction to prevent construction shall not give rise to the opposing party raising the defense of mootness if such party continues and/or completes construction with knowledge that an action challenging its land use approval has been timely commenced.

Provides that a policy of this state should be to increase housing options and opportunities, including but not limited to affordable, workforce and senior housing.

Requires any person including certified and licensed responsible pesticide applicators and commercial pesticide applicators and operators operating in the state to contact the division of plant industry of the department of agriculture and markets by phone at least forty-eight hours in advance of extermination of honey bees to obtain assistance in trying to relocate nuisance honey bee colonies or hanging swarms of honey bees, in lieu of destroying such honey bees; makes related provisions.

Enacts the regional equity in policy implementation act; establishes a regional impact assessment framework; requires a ten-point regional impact test for statewide climate, energy, and infrastructure policies.

Stabilizes electric costs for New York consumers; restricts unreasonable rate and fee increases; establishes additional auditing and enforcement authorities.

Enacts the "building recruitment and incentives for dedicated government employees (BRIDGE) act" which provides a service credit for members who were previously employed by the federal government.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a 25-year retirement plan for firefighters employed by New York State's Division of Military and Naval Affairs, specifically airport firefighters (apprentice through level III) and training safety officers. Eligible members can retire after 25 years of creditable service - including prior work with organized fire departments and wartime service after World War I - receiving a pension equal to half their final average salary. Members must elect to join the plan within one year of the bill's effective date. The plan serves as an alternative to existing retirement options under state law.

Maddy summaryBill A 8212 permits local governments, such as cities, towns, and counties, to establish their own residency requirements for individuals serving as public officers. Currently, some state or local laws may mandate that these officers live within the jurisdiction they serve. This bill would allow a local government's legislative body to pass a local law or resolution to either set specific residency rules or waive them entirely, giving them more control over these requirements.