Asm. John McDonald

Allows victim impact statements in New York state be video recorded; requires that the members of the parole board and all presiding commissioners for such hearing review all relevant victim impact statements prior to the conduct of a parole hearing and to sign a written attestation confirming that they have done so.

Directs the board of education or the board of trustees of each school district shall establish a policy and adopt procedures permitting the district to confer a diploma on a student posthumously if, at the time of death, such student had completed the eleventh grade class of a public school in the district and was enrolled or expected to be enrolled in the twelfth grade class within the same public school district the following school year.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3456) requires transition and inauguration committees - entities formed to accept donations and cover expenses for candidates entering office - to file detailed financial reports with the board of elections. These reports must include all receipts, contributions (with donor names and addresses), expenditures (with recipient names and purposes), and loan documentation, though small amounts under $50 for expenditures or $99 per donor need not be itemized. Committees must submit final reports showing how remaining funds are disposed of (returned to donors or handled per board rules), and failure to file or report inaccurately incurs civil penalties up to $1,000 or criminal charges like class A misdemeanors. The law aims to increase transparency around campaign-related spending during election transitions.

Directs the department of financial services, in consultation with the department of transportation to conduct a study and prepare a report on the fair market value of labor rates for services covered under motor vehicle insurance policies.

Establishes the "reciprocal enforcement of claims on unpaid or reduced state entitlements act" which requires a report on delinquent funds owed to the state by the federal government as a result of the federal government's nonpayment in contravention of a court decision and the withholding and appropriation of federal funds in an amount equal to.

Relates to the use of electronic monitoring devices to monitor residents in assisted living residences and patients in nursing homes; requires consent from roommates to such electronic monitoring.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the maximum lease term for zero-emission school buses from five to twelve years, requiring voter approval for leases longer than one school year. It directly affects school districts and boards operating school bus fleets by allowing longer-term financing for these vehicles, which typically have higher upfront costs. The bill also adjusts how lease costs are calculated for state aid purposes, setting an eight-year assumed amortization period specifically for zero-emission buses (instead of the standard five years). These changes aim to support school districts transitioning to cleaner transportation while maintaining financial oversight through voter approval for extended leases.

Directs the department of environmental conservation to undertake a review of the regulations governing the permitting of landfills and transfer stations to ensure that such regulations integrate the latest scientific information.

Establishes the NY food insecurity, farm resiliency and rural poverty initiative to provide financial assistance in the form of matching grants, hiring assistance, purchasing assistance, tax credits, tax exemptions, and reimbursements.

Maddy summaryThis bill raises the maximum age for provisional or permanent appointment as a police officer in certain government departments from 35 to 40 years old. It directly affects applicants for competitive civil service positions in the Department of Environmental Conservation, county, city, town, village, housing authority, or police district police forces. The key change modifies the age requirement for the written examination date, allowing applicants up to age 40 to qualify instead of the previous 35-year limit. This adjustment applies broadly across eligible departments, with specific exceptions for military service time or existing employees under limited circumstances.