Provides that no provision of section eighty of the civil service law shall modify, replace or supersede any provision of a collective bargaining agreement that provides for greater rights than required by such section.
Requires the appointment of a Title VI coordinator at every college and university in the state to ensure compliance with Title VI of the federal civil rights act of 1964; requires the division of human rights to develop training for students and employees; requires the Title VI coordinator to notify annually all students and employees of the institution's policies and procedures for reporting discrimination and harassment.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new license category allowing private "for-profit clubs" (like corporate dining spaces or social clubs) to serve alcohol on-site to members and their guests. It requires clubs to have at least 100 members, pay a $20,000 annual fee, and comply with location restrictions (e.g., 200 feet from schools/worship, 500 feet from other liquor licenses). Corporate dining spaces can qualify without membership requirements but must disclose third-party food/beverage contracts and maintain records. The license applies only to venues operating for recreational, social, or corporate purposes under specific by-laws.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends Schenectady County's authority to impose an additional 0.5% sales tax (on top of existing rates) until November 30, 2027. It maintains the current tax structure without changing rates or scope, allowing the county to continue collecting this local tax on sales within its borders. The policy directly affects residents and businesses in Schenectady County through ongoing sales tax collection. This is a routine extension of existing tax authority, not a new policy change.
Extends certain provisions of law relating to publishers or manufacturers providing printed instructional materials for college students with disabilities.
Extends the effectiveness of certain sections of law relating to real property tax exemptions for real property owned by volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers.
Authorizes a pilot program for a county self-insured or self-funded health plan in Albany and Schenectady counties; provides municipalities of such counties are permitted to join.
Requires schools safety plans to include a cardiac emergency response plan that addresses the use of appropriate personnel and measures to respond to incidents involving any individual experiencing sudden cardiac arrest or similar life-threatening emergency on any school site owned or operated by a school or at a location of a school sponsored event.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a property tax exemption for the primary residence of New York veterans with a 100% service-connected disability. To qualify, veterans must have an honorable discharge, a VA/DoD rating of 100% disability due to military service, or be rated individually unemployable due to service-related conditions. The exemption covers all real property taxes, special district charges, and assessments on their primary home. The law takes effect for tax assessments starting January 2, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's tax law to exclude from sales tax certain food and drink purchases made by students through approved donation programs or "food points" at school-located restaurants or cafeterias. It directly affects schools (nursery through college) operating under specific exemptions or state authorization, and their meal programs. The key provision removes sales tax when students buy meals without paying cash at the time of service through these donation-based systems. This applies only to non-alcoholic food/drink sold on school premises and excludes alcohol sales. The policy change takes effect 90 days after enactment for qualifying sales.
