Asm. Carrie Woerner

Relates to the transferring of monies held in the non-escrowed account for payment of outstanding winning tickets and for payment of refunds to ticket holders; any amount that remains unclaimed after April first of each year shall be transferred to the regional corporation's operating account.

Exempts farmers from commercial driver's license (CDL) requirements when operating a covered farm vehicle within one hundred fifty miles of such farmer's farm.

Requires state agencies and courts to take into consideration the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition and contemporary examples of antisemitism when reviewing, investigating, or deciding whether there has been a violation of any non-criminal or criminal law, rule, or policy prohibiting discriminatory acts.

Provides for the establishment and implementation on an ongoing basis of a mental health first aid training program for all current and new police officers and peace officers.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's racing law to explicitly allow video streaming of live horse races to smartphones and other devices for wagering. It defines "telephone wagering accounts" to include internet-based streams, directly affecting licensed racetracks, off-track betting corporations, and online wagering platforms. Key provisions require race originators' consent before streaming but remove a requirement for off-track betting corporations to be formal contracting partners. The law enables legal streaming of live races for online betting without altering existing licensing rules for tracks or corporations.

Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees and their dependents or reducing the employer's contributions for such insurance; defines employers to include the state, municipalities, school districts, and public authorities and commissions.

Provides for a personal income tax deduction for school supplies paid for out-of-pocket by K-12 teachers in public and nonpublic schools, up to $500 per year.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates environmental conservation law regarding amphibians and reptiles. It redefines "small game" to exclude most native frogs (except bullfrogs), native salamanders, native lizards, and native snakes (except common snapping turtles). These species are instead added to the definition of "protected wildlife," subjecting them to different conservation measures. The bill also clarifies that only bullfrogs and common snapping turtles remain under specific regulations for taking, with the department determining the methods for bullfrogs.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how interest is calculated on judgments against government entities. It sets the interest rate equal to the weekly average one-year U.S. Treasury yield (published by the Federal Reserve) for the week before the judgment is entered, with caps: 9% per year for most cases and 6% for condemnation or wrongful death claims. It applies to municipal corporations (cities/towns), public housing authorities, the state government, and certain public corporations like utility or infrastructure entities. The law replaces previous fixed-rate standards with this market-based formula while maintaining maximum interest limits.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the fire insurance premium tax rate for foreign and alien insurers operating outside New York City and Buffalo. It raises the tax from $1.28 to $2.80 per $100 of premiums collected on fire insurance policies covering property in most New York cities, villages, or fire districts. The change applies to all foreign and alien fire insurance corporations (excluding mutual companies) writing policies in affected areas. The tax increase takes effect January 1 following the bill's enactment.