Asm. Matt Simpson

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a bill with policy changes) congratulating the Northville High School Girls Soccer Team for winning the New York State Public High School Athletic Association's Class D State Championship. It formally recognizes their 14-7 season record, championship victory over Copenhagen, and the contributions of head coach Doug Hammons and assistant coaches Nicole Valovic and Patti Kalen. The resolution expresses legislative support for their athletic achievement and community impact, with copies to be sent to the team and coaching staff. It has no binding effect or policy implications.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (Simpson) honors Jean Raymond for her nearly 37 years of service as Supervisor of Edinburg, New York, recognizing her work securing federal grants for home upgrades, building a town hall, and leading bridge repairs. It specifically highlights her role in revitalizing the community through projects like the $46 million Batchellerville Bridge and securing $1.7 million for road repairs. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect and serves solely to express appreciation for her community leadership.

Relates to veterans' health care; creates a veteran health care review to ensure veterans and their families have access to health and mental health treatment, including for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, military sexual trauma, reproductive and mental health conditions, and suicide prevention.

Requires law enforcement and courts to notify the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) when an arrested person or defendant is not a United States citizen; adjusts certain maximum sentences for class A misdemeanors and unclassified misdemeanors; requires notification to be made to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency prior to the release of certain noncitizens; repeals provisions of the "protect our courts act".

Maddy summaryThis bill requires motor vehicle dealerships to receive full and fair payment from their franchisors for all warranty-related work, including repairs, diagnostics, and parts. It mandates that payments for approved claims be made within thirty days and sets a specific method for calculating compensation based on the rates dealers charge their own customers for similar non-warranty services. The law also establishes a process for dealers to declare their reimbursement rates and limits exclusions to items like wholesale parts, tires, and routine maintenance. By defining "reasonable compensation" and outlining dispute resolution steps, the bill aims to ensure dealers are not underpaid for services performed under manufacturer warranties.

Exempts the residency requirement for certain assistant district attorney positions within Saratoga County; provides such exemption does not apply to the positions of first assistant district attorney or chief assistant district attorney.

Prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to retirees and their dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and dependents by the public employer as of December 31, 2021.

Provides for state assistance to local governments for the enforcement of fire prevention and building codes using monies paid into the code enforcement account.

Establishes the clean fuel standard of 2024; provides such standard is intended to reduce greenhouse gas intensity from the on-road transportation sector, with further reductions to be implemented based upon advances in technology.

Maddy summaryThis bill introduces two main changes to state financial management: it sets a limit on how much government spending can grow each year and raises the maximum amount the state can save in its rainy day fund. The spending growth cap is calculated based on the average inflation rate of the previous three years, meaning the governor cannot propose a budget that increases spending by more than this percentage unless a declared emergency allows for a special two-thirds vote to override the limit. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum capacity of the rainy day fund to twenty percent of the projected general fund disbursements, allowing the state to set aside more money for future financial emergencies. These measures directly affect the governor, the legislature, and the state comptroller by restricting budget proposals and altering how much money can be transferred to the reserve fund.