Asm. Scott Gray

Directs the public service commission to conduct a full cost benefit analysis of the technical and economic feasibility of renewable energy systems in the state of New York and to compare such directly with other methods of electricity generation; makes certain changes relating to greenhouse gas emissions limits.

Establishes that any person who knowingly engages in a repeated course of cyberbullying of a minor is guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by a period of imprisonment not to exceed one year, or both.

Relates to establishing the SUNY excess building asset inventory and repurposing act and conducting a study relating to repurposing or demolishing excess buildings in the state university of New York.

Maddy summaryThis bill grants accidental death benefits to David Morse, the parent of firefighter Peyton Morse, who died on March 12, 2021, while employed by the city of Watertown. It allows David Morse to file for benefits under existing retirement laws (sections 361 and 361-a of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law), with prior payments to him or his son deducted from future benefits. The state of New York covers all costs, and the law takes effect immediately. This is a specific case bill for one family, not a change to general policy.

Includes aggravated threat of mass harm, making a threat of mass harm, aggravated harassment in the second degree, harassment in the first degree, menacing in the third degree, menacing in the second degree, menacing in the first degree, and aggravated harassment in the first degree in being eligible for bail; makes aggravated threat of mass harm and making a threat of mass harm eligible to be considered hate crimes; increases the penalties for aggravated threat of mass harm and making a threat of mass harm.

Requires applicants for certain nursing licenses and certifications to complete a course in the prevention of human trafficking; directs the commissioners of education and health to develop such training and regulations; directs that certain forfeited funds be used to reimburse actual costs expended for the development of such training.

Establishes the governor's military council for purposes of growing and protecting major military activities in the state, to leverage such military activities into creating additional defense-related jobs, and to help local units of government improve the quality of life of members of the armed forces and their families in New York state.

Allows for certain rules and regulations to be waived in order to promulgate collaboration between mental health providers to develop programs for the benefit of the mentally ill.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds one additional judge position to the Family Court in St. Lawrence County, increasing the total number of judges there. It directly affects St. Lawrence County's Family Court operations by expanding judicial capacity without changing pay rates. The new judge will receive the same compensation as existing judges in the county. The change takes effect immediately upon the bill's enactment.

Requires all new residential and commercial units in Suffolk and Nassau counties, including all structures that have realized repairs or improvements that are equal to or greater than fifty percent of the structure's value, to install underground service drops at such locations.