Asm. Carrie Woerner

Maddy summaryThis bill allows off-track betting corporations in New York to create special reserve funds to make required payments to state entities (like racetracks), instead of using existing capital acquisition funds. It sets three key limits: contributions can't exceed 1% of quarterly betting revenue, must leave at least 50% of quarterly net revenue intact, and the fund balance can't exceed 1% of annual betting revenue or the value of the corporation's property. The bill directly affects off-track betting corporations and state tracks receiving payments, changing how they handle statutory financial obligations. It becomes effective immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill raises the income threshold for a temporary exemption from counting earned income when public assistance recipients start a new job. Specifically, it increases the maximum income limit from 200% to 400% of the federal poverty level for the one-time disregard. The provision allows recipients to have all their new job earnings disregarded for up to six months after starting work, provided their total income stays below this new 400% threshold. It directly affects low-income individuals transitioning to employment who rely on public assistance programs.

Establishes the civil right to counsel in eviction proceedings in New York state; creates the New York state office of civil representation; requires that covered individuals be given notice of such right to counsel.

Authorizes the commissioner of transportation to conduct a study relating to airborne ultrafine particles; analyzes the impacts of certain large hub commercial airports on airborne ultrafine particles; analyzes the characteristics of such particles; identifies effectiveness of mitigation measures.

Directs the commissioner of health to contract with an independent entity to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the existing methodology used to determine payment for early intervention screenings, evaluations, services and service coordination; directs recommendations on reimbursement methodology as well as needs under the program.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows students in New York State schools to earn physical education credits by completing state-approved lifeguard certification training courses. It requires the Board of Regents to create rules enabling these courses to count toward the mandatory physical education requirements. The policy directly affects high school students who complete approved lifeguard training programs, potentially reducing the need for separate physical education classes. The change applies only to courses meeting state standards for lifeguard certification, not general physical education instruction.

Updates provisions relating to dignity for all students including curriculum and teacher training requirements designed to prevent student suicide with a focus on LGBTQ students.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New York's Commissioner of Health to authorize local health officials to request death-related records, including autopsy and toxicology reports, from coroners or medical examiners. It requires these officials to provide copies within three business days of record completion. The change directly affects local health departments and coroners' offices by expanding who can access these death records for public health purposes. The law specifically covers records related to deaths, streamlining access for health investigations without altering existing record-keeping requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2177) removes the cost of emergency medical services (EMS) from the property tax levy limit that local governments (like cities and towns) must follow. It directly affects municipalities that fund EMS services, allowing them to cover these costs without triggering the tax cap. The key change adds a specific exemption in law, so EMS expenditures no longer count toward the maximum tax levy allowed under current rules. This provides local governments with more budget flexibility for essential emergency response services.

Includes entities that provide employment or services to formerly incarcerated persons in the preferred source exemption for purposes of state purchasing.