Authorizes an optional 20-year retirement plan for traffic officers employed by the town of Elmira, who submit an application therefor within one year of the effective date of such provisions, or within one year of start of employment.
Authorizes the renewal of the WSKG lease for such land, tower and associated utility lines to the Tioga county emergency services, the Newark Valley central school district, the Berkshire fire department and the town of Berkshire highway department for a period of ten years.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that commemorates the 40th anniversary of A New Hope Center, a nonprofit organization based in Owego, New York. It formally recognizes the center's four decades of providing free and confidential support services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, and other crimes in Tioga County and the Southern Tier. The resolution highlights the organization's specific contributions, such as operating a 24-hour hotline, offering emergency safe housing, and assisting approximately 1,200 individuals annually. By adopting this measure, the legislative body expresses its appreciation for the center's work in promoting community safety and healing without enacting any new laws or funding changes.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally honors Dr. Paras N. Prasad, a distinguished scientist at the University at Buffalo, in recognition of his special designation at an upcoming symposium. The document acknowledges his decades of pioneering research in photonics and nanomedicine, highlighting his contributions to medical diagnostics and his role in elevating New York State's reputation for scientific innovation. The primary mechanism of the bill is to pause legislative proceedings briefly to pay tribute to Dr. Prasad and to send a copy of the resolution to him as a token of appreciation.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that formally recognizes the 10th anniversary of the Corning Rugby Club. It honors the club's founders, Jack Kahabka and Robert McGee, for establishing the first youth rugby program in the Southern Tier of New York and its subsequent growth into a state and regional leader. The resolution acknowledges the club's achievements, including its competitive success, expansion to include girls and middle school teams, and its role in developing athletes for national and international opportunities. The text directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the club's founders as a gesture of appreciation.
Provides that host counties and host municipalities of commercial gaming facilities receive no reduction in appropriated aid after gaming facilities licensed under title two-A of article 13 of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law have commenced gaming operations.
Authorizes all municipalities, with the consent of the county and the governing body of such municipality, to join a county self-funded or self-insured health plan; requires certification.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1358) adds a religious exemption to school vaccination requirements in New York State. It allows children whose parents hold "genuine and sincere religious beliefs" opposing vaccinations to attend school without providing immunization certificates. The bill modifies public health law to remove the certificate requirement for these children and requires health providers to report immunization status for exempt students. It directly affects families seeking religious exemptions for school enrollment, while maintaining existing school notification procedures for non-exempt children. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that formally recognizes the 175th anniversary of Corning Incorporated. It acknowledges the company's long history of innovation and its significant contributions to New York State's economy and scientific progress. The resolution directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor the milestone and authorizes sending a copy of the document to Corning Incorporated.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York school districts to purchase or lease only zero-emission school buses (electric or hydrogen-powered with no tailpipe emissions) when buying new vehicles by July 2027. It also mandates that all components and final assembly of these buses and their charging infrastructure must be made in the U.S. unless a waiver is granted for cost or feasibility reasons. Districts facing financial hardship may receive up to two years to comply after a cost-benefit analysis, and the law includes protections preventing workforce displacement for transportation employees during the transition. The full transition to zero-emission school buses must be completed by July 2047, or when all state vehicle fleets meet this standard, whichever comes later.
