Prohibits the governor, the legislature and state agencies from imposing residential housing zoning requirements on local governments without approval from the local government.
Limits the power of the legislature to amend a redistricting plan submitted by the independent redistricting commission where it affects more than two percent of the population of any district contained in such plan.
Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the 41st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in New York State on January 19, 2026, by formally recognizing Dr. King's legacy and contributions to civil rights and social justice. It serves as a symbolic legislative gesture - adopted by the Assembly - to honor his work and does not create new laws, policies, or affect any specific group through legal mechanisms.
Relates to pre-arranged for-hire vehicle transportation services and the maximization of universal design and accessibility by persons with disabilities.
Maddy summaryThis bill would exempt the first $100,000 of an individual's private pension income from state income tax. It applies to regular pension payments from retirement plans based on prior employment, such as 401(k)s or IRAs, for people aged 59.5 or older. Married couples filing jointly would calculate the exemption as if they filed separately. The bill increases the state tax exclusion for pension income from $20,000 to $100,000 annually.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) formally congratulating the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School Field Hockey Team and Head Coach Kelly Vrooman for winning the 2025 Class B NYSPHSAA Championship. It recognizes their 21-1-1 season record, second consecutive state title, and academic achievements (95.2 GPA). The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it simply offers official legislative praise through a formal resolution adopted by the Assembly. No individuals or groups are directly affected by policy changes, as this is purely symbolic recognition.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally congratulates the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School Boys Cross Country Team and Head Coach Chip Button for winning the 2025 New York State Class B Championship. The resolution expresses legislative recognition of their athletic achievement, teamwork, and academic success (with a team GPA of 95.6%), but contains no binding requirements or policy impacts. It serves solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation to the team, coach, and school administration.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows workers to deduct cash tips they receive from their New York state income tax. It specifically applies to cash tips classified as wages under federal tax law (like those from servers or bartenders who collect cash). The deduction covers tips received during the taxable year, reducing the worker's taxable income. The change would take effect for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.
Relates to the general powers and duties of the canal corporation; requires the canal corporation to cause the locks and lift bridges of the canal system to be operated May first through November fifteenth annually; requires the canal corporation to maintain and preserve the Erie Canal's historic resources; permits certain usage of the canal system's state drydocks, travel lifts, and other facilities for commercial boat companies.
Prohibits unsolicited telemarketing sales calls during a declared state of emergency or disaster emergency where the declaration or proclamation of emergency includes a finding that unsolicited telemarketing sales calls would impair actions taken to limit, control, or mitigate the emergency; explains the basis of such finding; provides that such prohibition may not extend for a period of more than two weeks, subject to renewal for additional two-week periods by further findings of necessity made at the end of each two-week period.
