Asm. Robert Smullen

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 requires New York's Commissioner of Taxation and Finance to conduct two separate studies. The first study examines how personal income tax brackets could change if certain tax credits were eliminated while maintaining revenue neutrality. The second study analyzes potential corporate franchise tax reductions under similar conditions. The commissioner must submit both reports within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The bill does not change tax rates but directs a review of potential adjustments.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates financial incentives for New York counties and New York City to investigate and prosecute Medicaid fraud. It requires that counties receive either 100% of their local share of recovered funds (as defined by state budget records) or 10% of the total amount recovered - whichever is greater - when fraud cases result in restitution or civil forfeiture. The remainder of recovered funds must be deposited into the state general fund. This policy directly affects local governments by increasing their potential share of fraud-related recoveries, encouraging proactive enforcement of Medicaid fraud cases.

Establishes the savings bank, savings and loan association or credit union municipal deposit program; defines terms; provides that a credit union accepting deposits of public money is subject to certain limitations and shall pledge assets or furnish other security satisfactory in form and amount to the depositor, for the repayment of monies held in the name of such depositor, when required to be secured by applicable law, decree, or regulation.

Prohibits the state from purchasing any product that was made with child labor or which contains components or parts manufactured or procured using child labor.

Maddy summaryThis bill mandates a life imprisonment sentence without parole for specific murder convictions. It directly affects defendants convicted of first-degree murder involving the killing of a first responder, certain second-degree murders, or aggravated murder. The law requires courts to impose this sentence automatically in these cases, removing judicial discretion for these offenses. It does not apply to defendants under 18 at the time of the crime, who may still receive other sentencing options.

Provides that a member of a public retirement system of the state may obtain a total not to exceed three years of service credit for up to three years of military duty if the member has completed a term of state service, under orders from the governor of the state of New York, and as certified by a letter of release from such orders issued by the state division of military and naval affairs.

Changes the primary election date from the fourth Tuesday in June to the second Tuesday in August; moves the presidential primary to the fourth Tuesday in April.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires owners of public boat launches in the state to maintain two specific safety devices on-site: (1) a ring buoy or life preserver with at least 500 feet of line on a reel, and (2) an anchored life-belt device with at least 500 feet of line on a reel. It directly affects public boat launch operators, mandating these equipment standards to improve water safety. The commissioner of parks will create rules to enforce these requirements. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment, with necessary rule changes allowed immediately.

Increases personal needs allowance amounts for individuals who are deemed eligible; requires that payments be subject to an annual adjustment reflecting the latest consumer price index, all items-U.S. city average.