Asm. Carrie Woerner

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state, county, and local transportation agencies to design all publicly funded road projects - including construction, reconstruction, and major maintenance - to safely accommodate all users (drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders) through "complete street" principles. It applies to projects receiving both federal and state funding under transportation department oversight, excluding routine resurfacing but including projects with a 10+ year lifespan. The law mandates agencies consider factors like traffic volume, population density, and community input when planning, rather than automatically prioritizing vehicles. It does not change existing project approvals but sets new standards for how projects must be designed.

Extends eligibility for the farm employer overtime tax credit to certain professional employer organizations that are in a contractual relationship with an eligible farm employer.

Relates to establishing the "340B prescription drug anti-discrimination act"; prohibits pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers from discriminating against covered entities and New York state pharmacies based on participation in the drug discount program authorized by section 340B of the federal public health service act.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates October 15th each year as "Tadeusz Kosciuszko Day" in New York State. It amends existing law to add this date to a list of established commemorative days already included in the executive law. The bill has no substantive policy changes or financial impact - it solely creates a symbolic recognition day. It directly affects the state calendar by adding a new observance, but does not alter rights, funding, or obligations for any specific group.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts individuals aged 75 or older from jury duty upon their written request. It requires the chief court administrator to create a form for seniors to submit, after which they are automatically excused unless they later request reinstatement. The exemption remains in effect until the person formally asks to be considered for jury service again. This policy directly affects senior citizens who qualify and seek relief from jury service obligations.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's definition of "small business" for Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) programs by raising the employee threshold from 300 to 500. It directly affects minority and women-owned businesses seeking MWBE certification to qualify for state contracts. The key provision increases the size limit for small business eligibility under state contracting rules, aligning with federal Small Business Administration standards. The change applies to businesses meeting the new 500-employee standard for MWBE program participation.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes New York's Dormitory Authority to provide additional services to local governments (counties, cities, towns, villages) and the Department of Environmental Conservation. It specifically allows the authority to help these entities construct, improve, or equip facilities like public buildings or environmental infrastructure. Key provisions include explicit protections preventing displacement of current public workers (including reduced hours or benefits) and prohibiting changes to existing collective bargaining agreements or transfer of public employees' duties. The bill does not apply to projects using certain alternative delivery methods under the Infrastructure Investment Act.

Relates to decreasing the length of the suspension period applicable to certain individuals who lose their jobs due to a labor dispute, such as a strike, and who seek to obtain unemployment insurance benefits; decreases the suspension period from two consecutive weeks to one week; provides that the waiting period and suspension period shall be served concurrently.

Relates to creating the health emergency response data system, which collects information and statistical data relating to public health emergencies in order to assist the department of health, other government entities, health care providers, and the public in understanding and responding to public health emergencies.

Repeals provisions prohibiting the conduct of unregistered interactive fantasy sports contests; provides that interactive fantasy sports contests are not considered a contest of chance constituting a gambling offense under the penal law.