Relates to funds concerning state university health care facilities; prohibits the use of such funds for payment of certain debts related to a state university health care facility.
Aligns utility regulation with state climate justice and emission reduction targets; provides for a statewide affordable gas transition plan and utility home energy affordable transition programs; repeals provisions relating to continuation of gas service; repeals provisions relating to the sale of indigenous natural gas for generation of electricity.
Relates to the operation of three-wheeled vehicles; removes requirement that such vehicles have two wheels situated in the front and one wheel in the rear.
Maddy summaryThis bill changes who must file a New York state income tax return by raising the income threshold. It requires New York resident individuals with federal adjusted gross income exceeding $4,000 (or their New York standard deduction, whichever is lower) to file, replacing the previous standard deduction test. The change applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2026, and directly affects low-income residents who previously might not have needed to file. The bill amends Section 651 of the Tax Law to simplify the filing requirement based solely on the $4,000 income level. This is a procedural adjustment to filing rules, not a tax rate change.
Allows a judicial district convention to be conducted in whole or in part via video conference upon a minimum of seventy-two hours notice to the members of the respective committee by mail, an appropriately titled email, text or telephone call at an address or number expressly provided in writing for the purpose of receiving such notices.
Maddy summaryBill A 482, titled the "lab services accessibility act," amends the public health law concerning clinical laboratory services. It expands the list of entities permitted to make payments for these services. Specifically, it allows nonprofit clinics, healthcare providers, and health services facilitators to pay for lab services when supporting a "public health program." These programs are broadly defined to include services supported by public funds or addressing recognized public health needs, such as confidential testing, services for underserved populations, or epidemic responses. The bill also transfers the authority for adopting and amending related rules from the public health council to the department.
Requires the commissioner of environmental conservation to establish standards for and a program of inspection and certification of green roofs prior to and after installation, including standards for environmentally acceptable chemical fertilizers and the testing of runoff water for evidence of such fertilizers; establishes a green roof installation tax credit in the amount of fifty-five percent of qualified expenditures with a credit maximum of five thousand dollars.
Requires the public school curriculum for children in kindergarten through grade twelve to include a minimum of two hours per week instruction in civics lessons.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York City's building code to add new requirements for renewing permits that allow construction sites to cover sidewalks with temporary sheds. Contractors must now submit a report from a licensed professional detailing completed work, remaining scope, and estimated completion time, plus proof the project has used the shed for at least 10 days per month over the past year. The city's commissioner must inspect sites and verify documentation, with false claims carrying a $1,000 civil penalty. It directly affects construction contractors seeking to extend sidewalk shed permits during ongoing projects.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires transit authorities and their subsidiaries to ensure accessible buses (wheelchair-friendly) are available within a three-mile service area of any bus line. It mandates that 65% of all regularly operated buses must be accessible, achieved by requiring all newly purchased, leased, or brought-into-service buses (except those for temporary shortages) to be accessible until the 65% threshold is met. The law directly affects public transit agencies like the MTA, ensuring better access for transportation-disabled riders, including wheelchair users, on fixed-route bus services. Key provisions include the 65% accessibility target and the 3-mile service area requirement for accessible buses.
