Asm. John Lemondes

Maddy summaryThis bill makes it a class A misdemeanor to remove a vehicle that's been legally impounded (taken into custody) without paying required fees. It directly affects individuals who move such vehicles - like owners or tow operators - without settling costs. The law creates a new criminal offense specifically for unauthorized removal of impounded vehicles. Violators face penalties under this new provision, which becomes effective immediately upon enactment.

Requires the office of renewable energy siting to develop standards and conditions for the siting of certain large scale renewable energy systems; requires approval of municipalities to such siting plans.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's Vehicle and Traffic Law to explicitly prohibit throwing or depositing grass clippings on any highway. It directly affects residents, landscapers, and others who might dispose of yard waste along roadways. The key provision adds grass clippings to a list of hazardous materials already banned on highways - including glass, nails, and cans - because they could injure people, animals, or vehicles. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Establishes tuition awards for members of the reserved armed forces of the United States; provides eligibility for such tuition benefit shall be determined by the education services offices of the division of military and naval affairs; restricts such tuition benefit to legal residents of the state; establishes a tuition award account.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2444) exempts toothpaste, toothbrushes, and dental floss from state sales tax. It directly affects consumers who purchase these specific oral hygiene products, as they would no longer pay sales tax on them. The law adds these items to the existing list of tax-exempt products under the tax code. The exemption would take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.

Requires certain colleges and universities vet all information displayed on their websites and marketing materials to ensure the information is accurate and impartial.

Creates a veteran's home and land ownership loan program to provide loans to veterans to purchase homes or unimproved land suitable for building; requires such loans to be secured by a second mortgage.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates September 22 as "Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day" in New York State. It adds this date to an existing list of official commemorative days in the executive law, such as Holocaust Remembrance Day and Juneteenth. The bill creates no new programs or funding but formally recognizes this day for awareness and remembrance purposes. It directly affects the state's official calendar of observances, not specific individuals or groups. The designation takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Relates to excise tax on telecommunication services (Part A); relates to temporary municipal assistance sales and compensating use taxes for cities of one million or more on telecommunication services (Part B).

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates a $31.25 annual fee for veterans who obtain special license plates honoring military service. It directly affects veterans of the armed forces who apply for these designated plates. The key change amends vehicle law to remove the requirement for veterans to pay this specific annual charge, while maintaining other fee structures for non-veteran special plates. The bill does not alter the regular fees for standard license plates or other plate types.