Provides that the thruway authority shall issue permits for ambulances and fire vehicles exempting such vehicles from paying tolls on the thruway when engaged in an emergency operation.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 4464) creates New York's Legislative Sunset Advisory Commission to review state agencies every ten years. The commission, composed of legislative leaders and appointed members, evaluates agencies using 13 specific criteria - such as efficiency, duplication with other agencies, and public impact - to determine if they should be continued, reformed, abolished, or consolidated. It must submit annual reports with binding recommendations to the governor and legislature by December 31st, including fiscal impact estimates, and requires agencies to notify employees of potential changes. This process directly affects all state agencies and their employees by subjecting their continued existence to periodic review.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires that certain legislative bills be scheduled for a floor vote if they reach specific co-sponsorship levels. Assembly bills must have at least 76 co-sponsors to be brought to the floor for a vote during the same session they were introduced, while Senate bills need 32 co-sponsors. The law applies to all bills introduced in the current legislative session and mandates that once the threshold is met, the bill must be considered on the floor. It directly affects legislators who introduce bills by setting minimum support requirements for floor consideration.
Maddy summaryThis bill exempts wood burning used for recreation, building heating, cooking, or food preparation from certain greenhouse gas emissions regulations. It directly affects rural residents and small communities who rely on wood-burning for these everyday purposes. The law modifies environmental conservation rules to exclude these specific wood-burning activities from compliance requirements tied to New York's 2019 climate law. The exemption applies immediately upon the bill's enactment.
Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes where the victim is under the influence of any drug, intoxicant, or other substance to a degree which rendered the victim temporarily incapable of appraising or controlling such person's conduct and such condition was known or reasonably should have been known to a person in the actor's situation.
Makes the theft of a package intentionally taken from a porch, driveway, doorway or other area adjacent to the residence of another following delivery of the package to such residence by the postal service or a commercial carrier a felony.
Creates the division of regulatory review and economic growth to review regulatory processes and permit requirements in order to facilitate economic growth; imposes a two-for-one rule reduction requirement.
Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize May 4, 2026, as 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum Day. The resolution honors the history and service of the 10th Mountain Division, which has been stationed at Fort Drum for over 40 years and has participated in numerous military operations worldwide. It highlights the unit's contributions to national defense, its role as a major employer in Northern New York, and the sacrifices made by its members. The bill directs the legislature to send this proclamation to the Governor, the Commanding General of the division, and the base commander.
Prohibits the elimination of building systems or equipment used for the combustion of fossil fuels, including, natural gas, propane and fuel oil in new building construction.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires public and private middle and high schools (grades 7-12) to restrict participation on teams designated exclusively for female athletes to individuals assigned female at birth. It amends education law to prohibit schools from allowing anyone not assigned female at birth to join such teams, overriding conflicting rules or regulations. The provision applies to all interscholastic and intramural athletic teams competing against other schools. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, with rules needed for implementation to be finalized before that date.
