Asm. Keith Brown

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the "3000 by '30" social worker loan forgiveness program in New York State. It provides loan forgiveness to licensed master or clinical social workers who graduated from a New York college, have student debt, work in New York for five consecutive years, and apply within two years of graduation. Eligible applicants must commit to practicing in New York for five years and meet specific licensing requirements. Funding for the program depends on available state appropriations, with awards distributed based on budget availability.

Directs the division of criminal justice services to include in the crimes against revenue program each county within the state and provide funding to each such county.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the "Taxpayer Voter Registration Act," requires New York taxpayers to register to vote when filing income or property tax returns. It adds a checkbox to tax forms where taxpayers can indicate voter registration interest, accompanied by a sworn statement affirming citizenship, residency, and eligibility. Tax authorities will electronically share this information with election boards, which will then send eligible individuals a notice offering to register or update their voter status. The process is voluntary and applies to all taxpayers filing returns or changing addresses via real estate transfers.

Requires residential property owners to register backyard chicken coops for the purposes of containing disease outbreaks affecting such chicken coops.

Relates to the SUNY Maritime admissions program increasing the number of positions reserved for nomination by the governor and members of the legislature and scholarship under the SUNY Maritime admissions program.

Creates the New York state commission on government efficiency to examine state spending, identify unnecessary and wasteful spending and create a report of recommendations of spending items that can be eliminated by New York state.

Directs the commissioner of education, in conjunction with the superintendent of state police and the commissioner of the division of homeland security and emergency services, to establish standards for the security and safety of school grounds.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts counties containing "boundary land" (as defined in state law) from standard identity document requirements for non-commercial driver's licenses and learners' permits. It modifies existing law to remove the need for applicants in these specific counties to provide federal-compliant ID documents (like foreign passports or consular IDs) when applying for such licenses. The key change directly affects non-commercial license applicants in those designated boundary counties, waiving a requirement that applies elsewhere in the state. The bill does not alter other license provisions like photo requirements or organ donor registry options.

Relates to the recall of a class B firefighting foam; prohibits the sale or distribution of firefighting personal protective equipment that contains intentionally added PFAS.

Allows a person who is at least ten years of age to hunt small game, fowl, deer or bear during applicable seasons without obtaining a hunting license or hunter's education course certification and to possess or control a firearm if the person is within arm's reach of a qualified hunting mentor.