Requires the New York state thruway authority to submit biannual reports to the legislature of all fiscal transactions, receipts and expenditures, with each report covering activity from the prior six months.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows county election boards to hire poll workers on split shifts, meaning they can work different hours rather than covering the entire polling day. Under this change, counties must ensure that at least one inspector and one poll clerk from each of the two major political parties are present for the full duration that polls are open. The legislation also requires counties to create specific rules to manage these split shifts and maintain proper operations at the polling sites.
Relates to increasing the earnings limitation for positions of public service; increases the earnings limitation from $35,000 to $50,000 in 2024 and thereafter.
Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements.
Waives the state's sovereign immunity to liability for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act; waives the immunity of all instrumentalities and political subdivisions of the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that formally recognizes the 15th anniversary of Feed Our Vets of Utica, New York. It highlights the organization's work since 2009 in providing free food and support to over 52,000 veterans and their families through local pantries and gift card programs. The resolution expresses the legislative body's appreciation for the nonprofit's efforts to combat veteran hunger and directs a copy of the document to the organization.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally honors Georgianna Larry as she retires after 33 years of service to the Town of Floyd, New York. It recognizes her work as Town Clerk, where she managed vital records, licenses, and meeting minutes. The resolution expresses appreciation for her contributions and directs that a copy of the document be sent to her.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring Diane Bootie, a volunteer with the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Council, for her induction into the organization's Volunteer Hall of Fame. It formally recognizes her four decades of service, which include founding a local troop, holding various leadership roles, and preserving council history. The resolution directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to acknowledge her contributions and instructs that a copy of the document be sent to her.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally honors Thomas Coyne on the occasion of his final announcement for the Utica Comets hockey team. It recognizes his long career as a public address announcer, noting his dedication to the team since its inception in 2013 and his extensive experience in professional hockey broadcasting. The resolution directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to acknowledge Coyne's service and mandates that a copy of the document be sent to him.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes the 110th anniversary of O'Scugnizzo Pizzeria in Utica, New York. It does not create new laws or change any policies but instead serves as an official acknowledgment of the restaurant's long history and its contributions to the local community. The text highlights the business's founding in 1914 and its multi-generational family ownership before directing a copy of the resolution to the pizzeria.
