Enacts the "New York state teleworking expansion act"; provides that each state agency shall establish a policy and program to allow employees to perform all or a portion of their duties through teleworking to the maximum extent possible without diminished employee performance.
Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Governor of New York to officially designate March 15-21, 2026, as Agriculture Week in the state. The resolution recognizes the importance of the agricultural industry to New York's economy and food supply, and aims to raise public awareness about farming and related careers. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal proclamation to honor farmers and agricultural workers during a week that aligns with National Agriculture Week. The measure is a ceremonial action with no changes to existing regulations or policies.
Authorizes registered pharmacy technicians to administer the same immunizations as licensed pharmacists under direct supervision of such licensed pharmacist.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how the statewide fiscal intermediary in New York contracts with community-based organizations to help people with disabilities navigate their services. It requires the intermediary to work with independent living centers and experienced service providers who can offer culturally and linguistically competent support. The law mandates that consumers choose their own facilitator, ensures the intermediary maintains a public list of available providers, and establishes rules for payment and compliance. Additionally, the bill prohibits the fiscal intermediary from directly providing facilitation services or creating subsidiaries to do so, keeping its role strictly administrative.
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.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes New York maple producers for hosting their Annual Maple Weekends on March 21-22, 2026, and March 28-29, 2026. The resolution acknowledges the state's significant maple syrup industry, noting that New York is the second-largest producer in the country with over 2.7 million taps and more than 2,000 maple sugar makers. It highlights the upcoming events where producers will welcome families to their farms to learn about syrup production, taste products, and participate in family-friendly activities. The bill does not create new laws or regulations but instead serves as a formal acknowledgment to be sent to the maple producers.
Requires all state and private agencies with mandatory reporters of incidents involving vulnerable people to retrain all staff on reporting to a 9-1-1 operator and the county district attorney's office and state and private websites; requires written materials to be updated.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that recognizes the 50th anniversary of The Addiction Center of Broome County, a community organization in Binghamton, New York founded in 1975. The resolution formally acknowledges the center's work providing addiction treatment, counseling, and support services to individuals and families affected by substance use disorders in Broome and surrounding counties. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor the organization and authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to the center as a formal recognition of its contributions to the community.
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 is a commemorative resolution that recognizes the 100th anniversary of Guthrie Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, New York, which will be celebrated in November 2025. The resolution acknowledges the hospital's history from its founding in 1925 as a 25-bed facility to its current status as a 197-bed acute care hospital with expanded services. It formally pauses legislative proceedings to honor the hospital's contributions to healthcare and directs a copy of the resolution to be sent to the hospital.
