Asm. Angelo Santabarbara

Relates to addressing staffing shortages and improving workforce stability by providing state-funded financial incentives for air traffic controllers working in New York State.

Relates to requiring coverage for volunteer firefighters for full cancer screenings upon entry of service to a fire department or fire company and annually thereafter; provides that the costs of such screenings shall be covered by the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a demonstration program for Schenectady to hold vehicle owners liable for traffic signal violations captured by photo enforcement cameras at up to 12 intersections. Owners would face a $50 penalty (plus up to $25 for late response) if their vehicle was operated with permission during a violation, but only if the driver wasn't already convicted. The program requires photos to avoid identifying drivers/passengers, prohibits using the violation for driver conviction records or insurance, and allows a defense if the vehicle was reported stolen before the violation. It does not apply to drivers already convicted of the underlying violation.

Establishes the right of non-speaking developmentally and otherwise disabled individuals to advocate for themselves in educational, medical, legal, and other decisions by using alternative forms of communication, such as spelling boards, typing-based communication, sign language, and speech-generating devices.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits individuals who have ever acted as "foreign agents" from holding public office or political party positions. It defines a "foreign agent" as someone acting under the direction of a foreign government, organization, or person outside the U.S., or who is significantly controlled or subsidized by such entities. The law amends both the Public Officers Law and Election Law to enforce this restriction. It directly affects candidates and officeholders with ties to foreign governments or entities. The policy change is a clear eligibility requirement, not a new program or funding measure.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires cable television companies to provide new written information to subscribers at the time of signing up. Specifically, companies must describe the required equipment, explain how and where subscribers can buy that equipment at retail, and list compatible retail options. The law defines "equipment" broadly to include modems and devices for data transmission. It directly affects cable subscribers and retail equipment sellers by increasing transparency about equipment costs and options. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the methodology for calculating education funding by replacing outdated references to the 2000 census with current data sources. It revises definitions of "census count" and "poverty rate" to use the most recent federal decennial census data and a three-year average of small area income estimates, rather than relying solely on a single-year census. School districts, particularly those classified as "high-need" based on student poverty levels, will have their state education funding recalculated using these updated metrics. The change ensures funding formulas reflect more current socioeconomic conditions in communities. The bill takes effect April 1 following enactment.

Prohibits the manufacture, modification, sale, transfer, equipping, use, or operation of a robotic device or an uncrewed aircraft equipped or mounted with a weapon within the state.

Prohibits the formation of a subsidiary of a public authority without prior approval of the legislature; allows the formation of a subsidiary of a public authority without prior approval of the legislature if such public authority files a written notice sixty days prior to the organization of such subsidiary with the governor and the legislature.

Provides for automatic voter registration and pre-registration for persons applying for certain department of motor vehicles documentation, and for persons applying for or re-enrolling in Medicaid; allows individuals to decline such automatic registration and pre-registration.