Establishes a fiscal cliff task force to conduct a study on fiscal cliffs in the state's public assistance programs and to make recommendations related thereto.
Provides that the thruway authority shall issue permits for ambulances and fire vehicles exempting such vehicles from paying tolls on the thruway when engaged in an emergency operation.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows criminal cases in counties outside cities with over one million residents to be transferred to specialized mental health courts in neighboring counties. It requires the defendant's motion, consent from both district attorneys, and excludes family violence cases where the accused and victim are family members. The transfer cannot take effect for five days unless the receiving court agrees to accept the case earlier. This creates a formal process for connecting defendants with treatment-focused courts in adjacent jurisdictions.
Relates to hotel and motel taxes in Saratoga county and the city of Saratoga Springs; increases the allowable amount of tax imposed by the county; removes exemptions for properties having less than 4 units; relates to the disposition of tax revenues collected; eliminates an advisory committee.
Requires the state fire administrator to make available a specialized electric vehicle emergency response training program to provide training to individuals responsible for providing emergency response and recovery following incidents involving electric vehicles; defines emergency medical services agency.
Enacts the "cellular mapping act"; requires the public service commission to review cellular services within the state; requires the expansion of cellular services.
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.
Prohibits the sale of kratom to individuals under the age of twenty-one; imposes a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars for the sale or provision of kratom to any person under the age of twenty-one.
Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution formally congratulates the Shenendehowa Girls Alpine Ski Team for winning the 2025 NYSPHSAA Alpine Ski Championship. It specifically recognizes the team members (Sarah MacFarlane, Taylor Rose, Marissa Bach), coaches (Rich Burnley, Matt Moran), and school staff (Athletic Director Lucas LaBarre, Principal Ron Agostinoni, Superintendent Dr. L. Oliver Robinson) without creating any new policies or affecting laws. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment of their athletic achievement and community support.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) requesting Governor Hochul to officially proclaim June 2025 as "Reunification Month" in New York, aligning with National Reunification Month. It does not create new requirements or change existing policies; it solely asks the Governor to issue a ceremonial proclamation. The resolution emphasizes family reunification as the preferred outcome for children in foster care and encourages community organizations to acknowledge the importance of family connections during this month. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct effect on legislation or services.
