Asm. Scott Bendett

Requires that any rules or regulations promulgated by the department of environmental conservation pursuant to the climate action fund are subject to a vote of the legislature and must be approved by a majority vote prior to implementation.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the village of Canton to lower the speed limit to 40 miles per hour on a specific segment of East Main Street (between mile markers 11 7506 1320 and 11 7506 1332). It directly affects drivers traveling on that street segment within the village of Canton. The bill requires the village's governing body to formally establish the reduced speed limit through a local law, ordinance, or similar official action. The change takes effect immediately upon adoption by the village.

Relates to coverage for applied behavior analysis and for developmental, individual-differences, relationship-based treatment of autism spectrum disorder.

Requires all public school districts, charter schools and non-public schools in the state that participate in the national school lunch program or school breakfast program as provided in the national child nutrition act to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to the student.

Requires a New York state driver's license or non-driver ID, a United States passport, an identification card issued by a United States educational institution, a United States military identification card, a government issued medical card, or any identification card issued by the United States or the state of New York to be presented when casting a ballot.

Enacts the "home utility weatherization jobs act"; requires each gas corporation, electric corporation, or combination gas or electric corporation to submit to the public service commission for review and approval at least one and up to ten neighborhood scale weatherization and electrification-ready projects.

Ensures that public retirees are not having their skilled nursing care benefits reduced under the state health benefit plan at the time they enroll for medicare.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the residential solar tax credit to 26% of qualified solar equipment costs, with new maximum credit amounts: $3,750 for installations before 2026, $5,000 for installations in 2026, and $10,000 for installations in 2027 and after. It applies to homeowners who install solar systems in their principal residence within the state, covering equipment purchases, long-term leases (10+ years), and power purchase agreements (10+ years). The credit can be carried over for up to five years if it exceeds annual tax liability, and for low-income taxpayers or those in disadvantaged communities, excess credit may be refunded starting in 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates July 16th of each year as "Atomic and Nuclear Veterans Day" in New York State. It adds this day to a list of existing commemorative dates in state law, which includes days honoring veterans, historical events, and cultural figures. The bill creates no new funding, regulations, or obligations - only a formal recognition date for veterans who served in atomic and nuclear programs. It is a purely ceremonial measure with no direct impact on policy or affected individuals beyond the designation itself.

Provides that members of a retirement system who retire from such system and later rejoin the retirement system are reinstated with the same rights, benefits and privileges they had prior to retirement.