Asm. Brian Maher

Relates to prevailing wage requirements applicable to brownfield remediation work performed under private contract as it relates to certain remediation activities, for sites that are seeking or have received a determination that the site is eligible for the tangible property credit component of the brownfield redevelopment tax credit, and the work is paid for in whole or in part by public funds.

Authorizes the town of Chester to establish community preservation funds; establishes a real estate transfer tax with revenues therefrom to be deposited in said community preservation fund.

Directs counties, in coordination with their regional emergency medical services councils, to develop and maintain comprehensive county emergency medical system plans that provide for coordinated emergency medical systems within such counties.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the town of Goshen's existing authority to collect a hotel and motel tax of up to 5% for two additional years. It directly affects Goshen's local government, which can continue using this tax to fund municipal services, and the town's hotels and motels, which must collect the tax. The bill amends the 2023 law by removing its prior 4-year expiration date and making the tax authority effective immediately for the new two-year period. This is a procedural extension of an existing local tax authority, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Montgomery to impose a 5% tax on hotel, motel, and bed-and-breakfast room rentals, excluding permanent residents (those staying 90+ consecutive days). The tax would be collected by the hotel or motel owner from guests and paid to the town’s chief fiscal officer, with revenues deposited into the town’s general fund for any lawful purpose. Certain entities, including the state government, non-profits, and the U.S. federal government, are exempt from the tax. The tax would expire automatically two years after the bill’s effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Pope Leo XIV on becoming the first American Pope, elected on May 8, 2025. It expresses the legislature's recognition of his leadership as the 268th successor to Saint Peter and extends best wishes for his spiritual ministry. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on individuals or communities; it solely serves as a symbolic gesture of goodwill. The legislature formally adopted the resolution on June 12, 2025, and will transmit a copy to the Vatican.

Relates to dispensing certain controlled substances for use by a person with a substance use disorder during certain emergency medical treatment, for use in maintenance or detoxification treatment, or to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms.

Requires the office of children and family services to provide luggage to youth in foster care; provides that such luggage shall be distributed to social services districts for distribution to foster care youth; requires the office of children and family services to submit an annual report to the governor and the legislature about the distribution of luggage to foster care youth.

Requires the forfeiture of benefits to be paid pursuant to a service awards program to volunteer firefighters who have been convicted of felonies committed against a volunteer fire department, volunteer fire company, fire district, or fire protection district.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) commemorating Margaretville, New York's 150th anniversary. It honors the village's history and contributions through a formal legislative statement, with no new policies or funding. The resolution directs the legislature to recognize Margaretville's significance and send a copy to the village. It directly affects the community of Margaretville by formally acknowledging its heritage. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect or concrete policy changes.