Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements.
Prohibits certain noncitizens, foreign governments, and foreign entities from taking any real property that is zoned as industrial, light industrial, heavy industrial, residential agricultural, agricultural or rural agricultural.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York school districts to purchase or lease only zero-emission school buses, defined as electric vehicles powered by batteries or hydrogen fuel cells, starting July 1, 2027. The law mandates that any contractors providing transportation services must also follow this rule when buying new buses and includes provisions requiring the manufacturing and final assembly of these buses and their charging infrastructure to occur within the United States. To support this transition, the bill allows the state commissioner to grant up to 24-month extensions for districts unable to comply due to costs or infrastructure needs, while also requiring a cost-benefit analysis for each district. Additionally, the legislation includes protections for current employees and contractors to prevent job losses or benefits reductions as the fleet changes, and it requires the creation of workforce development plans to manage the transition.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires municipalities to waive licensing fees for livestock guardian dogs and herding dogs, which are currently subject to the same dog control regulations as other pets. The legislation defines livestock guardian dogs as animals that protect livestock from predators and herding dogs as those trained to move cattle, sheep, or other livestock. Under the new rules, local authorities must issue special identification marks on the licenses of these working animals to distinguish them from regular pets. This change directly affects farmers and ranchers who rely on these dogs for their daily operations by removing the financial burden of annual dog licenses.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Chemung County Youth Bureau's Summer Cohesion Program. It honors the program's history, which began in 1974 to provide recreational and educational opportunities for youth after Hurricane Agnes devastated the area. The resolution highlights the program's collaborative nature, noting its partnerships with various community organizations and its impact on over 50,000 young people. Finally, it directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the leadership of the Summer Cohesion Program to celebrate their achievements.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally congratulates Ousmane Duncanson of Tioga High School for winning the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Division II Wrestling Championship. The measure recognizes his historic achievement as the school's first three-time state champion and notes his perfect record of 91 consecutive wins. It also acknowledges the support of his coaches and community, and directs that copies of the resolution be sent to Duncanson and his coaching staff.
Repeals certain provisions establishing a fee for background checks on certain firearm and ammunition purchases; removes such fees as a source of funds for the background check fund.
Extends the maximum number of months for the reconsideration of denied applications by the parole board for parole for certain violent felony offenses from 24 months to 60 months.
Relates to creating a school resource officer program to permit the employment of retired law enforcement officers and provide grants to school districts and non-public schools for such purpose.
Requires that any rules or regulations promulgated by the department of environmental conservation pursuant to the climate action fund are subject to a vote of the legislature and must be approved by a majority vote prior to implementation.
