Relates to the salary of certain teachers employed by a board of cooperative educational services providing instruction in career and technical education to school age students.
Establishes a veterans in agriculture assistance and outreach program to help integrate veterans into the field of agriculture, and support veterans currently working in agriculture; designs an associated logotype for the promotion of products produced by a veteran or qualified veteran business entity.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the state's aggravated cruelty to animals law by removing the requirement that an animal must be killed for the offense to apply. Under the new provisions, a person can be charged with this crime if they intentionally cause serious physical injury to a companion animal without a justifiable purpose. The definition of aggravated cruelty remains focused on conduct intended to cause extreme physical pain or done in a depraved and sadistic manner. This change expands the scope of the law to cover severe injuries that do not result in death.
Provides for the establishment of school speed limits of not less than fifteen miles per hour by the legislative body of any county or, if so delegated, by the legislative body of any locality within said county on a portion of a state highway passing a school building.
Enacts "Melanie's law"; relates to orders of protection; allows courts to issue orders of protection for immediate family members or household members of the named victims, regardless of age.
Extends the time period for tenancy rights from 30 days to 45 days of possession; adds squatting to the definition of criminal trespass in the third degree.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits state agencies from contracting with companies that boycott specific American allies, including NATO members, Israel, Japan, and South Korea. It requires bidders to certify they are not on a state-maintained list of boycotting entities and allows agencies to disqualify those who refuse to comply. The legislation also bars state pension funds from investing in companies identified as engaging in such boycotts, while providing exemptions for essential services or if a company is complying with local laws.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally congratulates Richard "Dick" L. Marley on his 100th birthday, which is scheduled for May 2, 2024. The document recognizes his long life and service, noting his military career in the Army, his work at Griffiss Air Force Base and Mohawk Valley Community College, and his contributions to his family and community. It expresses appreciation for his personal achievements and his role as an example of a full life, while also acknowledging the milestone of reaching a century of age. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy of the text be sent to Mr. Marley as a gesture of official recognition.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a real property tax exemption for the primary homes of widows and widowers whose spouses were police officers killed in the line of duty. To qualify, the surviving spouse must own the property, and the local government where the home is located must first approve the exemption after holding a public hearing. The law also clarifies how the exemption applies to properties held in trust or within cooperative apartment buildings, while excluding certain types of housing finance arrangements. Additionally, the bill requires state officials to create a list of documents that prove eligibility, which will be shared with local tax assessors.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Civil Service Law to remove the maximum age limit of 35 for hiring municipal police officers. It allows individuals older than 35 to apply for police positions, provided they meet other merit and fitness requirements. The change also extends the maximum hiring age to 39 for certain situations where eligible lists are exhausted and no other candidates are available. Additionally, the legislation includes specific exceptions for applicants with up to six years of military service and those with prior employment at the Buffalo municipal housing authority. The new rules would take effect approximately 180 days after the bill becomes law.
