Establishes a separate states working group to conduct a study on Long Island statehood which includes a cost benefit analysis on Long Island statehood.
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.
Prohibits contributions or donations to be made by hostile foreign nations in connection with a state or local election; makes a knowing violation of such provisions a class A felony, subject to an additional civil penalty equal to the contribution or donation amount plus a fine of up to ten thousand dollars.
Maddy summaryThis bill exempts diesel and motor fuel used in operating certain cranes for off-road purposes from the petroleum business tax. It directly affects businesses that operate cranes, such as construction and manufacturing companies, by removing a tax on fuel used in their crane operations. The key provision adds a new tax exemption for "cranes" including mobile, hydraulic, crawler, floating, telescopic, gantry, and tower cranes. The change would take effect 90 days after enactment, altering the tax law to exclude this specific fuel use.
Prohibits licensees from relying on artificial intelligence for tracking and advertisement purposes and using such artificial intelligence to create personalized advertisements.
Requires a government photo identification card to be presented when casting a ballot; provides for a method to receive a government photo identification card at no charge; provides that notaries are not permitted to collect a fee for collecting the documents required.
Maddy summaryBill A 6163 proposes to prohibit smoking or vaping of tobacco or marijuana within individual units of all multi-unit housing facilities. This bill directly affects residents living in apartments, condominiums, and other shared housing complexes. It amends the public health law to add these private units to the list of places where smoking and vaping are restricted.
Requires municipal corporations to approve any facility intending to house asylum seekers prior to their establishment; establishes a review process that incorporates notice to the public and the opportunity for the public to comment; renders a decision within 8 weeks.
Enacts the "state and local clean energy partnership", directing the public service commission to establish a standard New York state community choice aggregation program for all utility service territories.
Maddy summaryThis bill makes possessing a flamethrower a class E felony under New York law. It defines a "flamethrower" as any device projecting burning fuel at least three feet, excluding inoperable displays. The law specifically excludes historical flamethrowers (built before 1966 with at least five significant pre-1966 components), those used for agriculture/construction, and flamethrowers owned before the law takes effect. It does not ban manufacturing or restoring components, only possession of active devices meeting the definition. The law takes effect 120 days after enactment.
