Asm. Robert Smullen

Maddy summaryBill A 4044 makes permanent certain fees that municipalities charge for emergency medical services (EMS), removing a previous four-year expiration date from a 2022 law. This change affects local governments that set and collect these fees for EMS services provided within their jurisdictions. The bill amends existing law to ensure these specific fees remain in place indefinitely, rather than requiring annual renewal. It takes effect immediately upon enactment, applying to all EMS-related fees collected after that date.

Extends certain provisions authorizing the county of Hamilton to impose a county recording tax on obligations secured by mortgages on real property to December 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends Hamilton County's existing authority to collect an additional 1% sales and use tax, which would otherwise expire on November 30, 2025. The extension authorizes the county to continue imposing this tax until November 30, 2027. The change directly affects residents and businesses in Hamilton County, as they will continue to pay this additional tax rate on qualifying purchases. The bill amends a tax law provision to update the expiration date from 2025 to 2027.

Authorizes the city of Little Falls, in the county of Herkimer, to issue serial bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed three million four hundred thousand dollars for the purpose of liquidating deficits in its general, golf, and water funds; requires that the city of Little Falls prepare quarterly budget reports, quarterly trial balances and a three-year financial plan.

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system constituting state route three hundred one from Belden Road to Gipsy Trail Road in the town of Carmel, county of Putman, to John F. McArdle.

Extends the authorization granted to the county of Montgomery to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use taxes to November 30, 2027.

Extends provisions allowing the county of Fulton to impose a county recording tax on obligation secured by a mortgage on real property to November 30, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution requesting Governor Hochul to designate September 27, 2025, as "National Hunting and Fishing Day" in New York State. It does not create new laws or alter policies - it simply asks the Governor to formally recognize this day through proclamation. The resolution highlights hunting and fishing's cultural, economic, and conservation roles in New York, noting these activities generate significant funding for wildlife management and support the state's outdoor economy. As a procedural memorial, it has no direct regulatory impact on residents or businesses.

Amends the real property tax exemption for surviving spouses of volunteer firefighters or volunteer ambulance workers killed in the line of duty to permit continuation of such exemption for volunteer members with service between two and five years.

Maddy summaryBill A 3729 would provide a 50% exemption from real property taxes on the primary residence of surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty. Local governments would need to pass a law or resolution to implement this exemption, which applies to primary homes including certain cooperative housing arrangements. Eligibility requires proof the officer died while on duty, verified through documentation like death certificates or service records. This policy change directly affects surviving spouses of fallen officers by reducing their property tax burden.