Asm. Angelo Santabarbara

Directs NYSERDA to issue a request for proposals to identify cities, towns, or villages that are interested in participating in municipal-level energy efficiency and weatherization pilot projects to help decrease residential energy usage and reduce future capital costs for utilities; directs NYSERDA to identify three pilot areas focusing on the ability to replicate projects elsewhere and the costs and benefits to ratepayers both in the affected area and in the rest of the utility service territory.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the city of Amsterdam to run a demonstration program using cameras to monitor vehicle speeds in school zones. Under the program, vehicle owners would be held financially responsible if the driver exceeds posted speed limits during school hours and specific times around student activities. The city is limited to installing these systems in no more than five zones at a time and must follow strict rules regarding equipment testing, operator training, and data privacy. Additionally, the bill mandates that any images captured by the cameras be used solely for issuing liability notices and must be destroyed after the related cases are resolved. This authorization is set to expire on December 31, 2031.

Authorizes early renewal of vehicle registration for members of the armed forces who will be engaged in the performance of their official military duties upon its expiration.

Relates to exempting disabled veterans from application fees relating to physical modification of a residence to accommodate a disability, including permit fees, plan review fees, inspection fees and reinspection fees.

Establishes the New York state rural ambulance services task force to conduct annual studies on the availability of ambulance services in rural areas and to make recommendations upon the findings of such studies; requires the department of health to submit an annual report detailing the findings of such studies.

Requires a utility corporation or municipality to notify property owners at least five business days prior to beginning any non-emergency construction or other work that will result in a planned interruption of a customer's property; requires notice to include, but not be limited to, a description of the work to be performed, the expected duration of such work, the location of such work, and the contact information for the utility performing such work; exempts cases where a natural or man-made disaster or state of emergency occurs.

Prohibits falsely impersonating an employee organization or an employee representative with the intent to deceive the recipient and thereby cause harm to such recipient or employee organization by the use of fraud, misrepresentation, material omission, or other deception in making and disseminating a verbal, written or electronic communication; provides that the attorney general may bring an action or proceeding to enjoin such unlawful acts or practices.

Establishes an optional twenty-five year retirement plan for employees of the New York Power Authority with the job title of mechanic, technician, electrician, equipment operator, power plant operator, utility security officer, or lineperson.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A10299) adds personal income tax filings as a new method for New York residents to register for organ, eye, and tissue donation through the Donate Life Registry. It requires tax forms subject to mandatory electronic filing to include a clear checkbox asking: "Would you like to be added to the Donate Life Registry? Check box for 'yes' or 'skip this question'." This expands existing registration options - like driver's license applications and health insurance forms - to include tax documents. The policy change directly affects all New York residents who file taxes electronically, making donation registration more accessible during routine tax submissions. The bill amends Public Health Law Section 4310 to formalize this process.

Directs the public service commission to develop, publish, and update a guidebook on the gas and electric ratemaking process to promote public understanding and participation in the gas and electric ratemaking process; facilitates the formal intervention and participation of interested or affected parties; sets forth requirements for what such guidebook shall include.