Allows surplus or uncommitted funds in the New York state climate investment account to be returned to ratepayers; establishes a one-year utility bill tax and surcharge holiday and a two-year green energy tax holiday; relates to audits of utility corporations; authorizes the public service commission to reconsider rate increases; grants customers the right to decline smart meters and prohibits such customers from being penalized or charged exercising such right; directs the public service commission to conduct a study analyzing the economic impact of the use of smart meters; relates to costs and expenses of the department of public service and the public service commission; directs the public service commission to develop a formula to determine the average cost to comply with the provisions set forth in article seventy-five of the environmental conservation law; provides for a ratepayer protection tax credit; repeals certain provisions of law relating to the assessment of costs and expenses of the department of public service and the public service commission.
Asm. Marianne Buttenschon
Sponsored bills
Grants retirement service credit in the New York state and local retirement system to Jeffrey M. Hogan for service as a Utica firefighter from 3/24/2007 -- 1/3/2013.
Allows a nursing home patient, or such patient's representative, to install, operate and maintain, at such patient's own expense, an electronic monitoring device in such patient's room.
Establishes an Oneida county school milk pilot program allowing public schools in Oneida county to be reimbursed by the state for certain milk purchases.
Requires state agencies to make available all public documents in a digital format on their website in a manner that allows such documents to be printed; provides that no document required by law to remain confidential shall be deemed a public document.
Imposes liability on the state for injuries or damage sustained by persons while traveling on state highways, if the same are caused by a defect or dangerous condition that the state had notice of, but did not repair.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 10075) prohibits state incentives - including financial assistance, tax exemptions, and zero-emission credits - for commercial renewable energy projects (like large solar farms) in specific sensitive environmental areas. It directly affects developers and farmers seeking state support for such projects on land within agricultural districts, critical environmental areas, grassland bird conservation centers, bird conservation areas, or wildlife management zones. Exceptions apply only to agrivoltaic systems (combining crops and solar) or renewable energy systems designed primarily for on-farm electricity use. The law amends multiple state laws to block these incentives while allowing limited on-farm renewable energy development.
Relates to increasing the earnings limitation for positions of public service; increases the earnings limitation from $35,000 to $65,000 in 2027 and thereafter.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally commends Bob Sullivan for being named Grand Marshal of the 2026 Utica St. Patrick's Day Parade. The resolution recognizes his long-standing support for Irish cultural traditions and his community work, including helping secure funding for the Irish Cultural Center. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Sullivan as an official acknowledgment of his contributions. The measure is ceremonial and does not alter any laws or policies.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that formally recognizes the 138th anniversary of F. X. Matt Brewing Company in Utica, New York. The resolution acknowledges the brewery's historical significance, its multi-generational family ownership, and its contributions to the local economy and community. It highlights the company's sustainability efforts, including its high recycling rate and use of waste-to-energy systems, and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the brewery. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official statement of appreciation from the legislative body.