Asm. John Lemondes

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.

Extends the time period for tenancy rights from 30 days to 45 days of possession; adds squatting to the definition of criminal trespass in the third degree.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits state agencies from contracting with companies that boycott specific American allies, including NATO members, Israel, Japan, and South Korea. It requires bidders to certify they are not on a state-maintained list of boycotting entities and allows agencies to disqualify those who refuse to comply. The legislation also bars state pension funds from investing in companies identified as engaging in such boycotts, while providing exemptions for essential services or if a company is complying with local laws.

Establishes the organized militia as public employees working group to examine the potential costs and benefits of designating members of the New York state organized militia as public employees.

Requires short-term rental companies to provide an annual inventory of short-term rental locations and capacities, and monthly utilization data for each county in the state.

Directs the division of homeland security and emergency services to conduct a study on the public safety implications of the electrification of buildings and transportation in the context of emergency response and to issue a report on the findings and recommendations as a result of such study; exempts emergency services vehicles and heavy equipment from the requirements of the climate leadership and community protection act of 2019; prohibits the use of battery packs which contain cobalt mined components for primary propulsion of emergency services vehicles.

Requires any elected or appointed coroner who is not a licensed physician to be a certified nurse practitioner or licensed physician assistant authorized to practice medicine in this state.

Prohibits the governor from preventing or inhibiting state agency cooperation with the federal government for the purposes of immigration enforcement; prohibits state agencies from preventing or inhibiting collaboration with federal agencies for the purposes of federal immigration enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates New York as a "purple heart state," a symbolic title with no direct impact on laws or government operations. The legislation adds a single line to the state statutes to include this designation, which takes effect on January 1st of the following year. Because the change is purely commemorative and does not alter existing policies or affect specific groups, it serves as an honorary recognition rather than a functional policy update.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Dickinson in Broome County to create and collect its own hotel and motel occupancy taxes. The law allows the town to set a tax rate of up to three percent on the rental cost of rooms in hotels, motels, and similar lodging, which can be collected by the town's fiscal officer or passed on to guests by property owners. The tax applies to short-term stays but excludes permanent residents who live in the accommodation for at least thirty consecutive days, as well as government entities and certain non-profit organizations. All revenue generated from this tax must be deposited into the town's general fund and can be used for any lawful municipal purpose. The bill also establishes rules for filing returns, appealing tax assessments, and limits the duration of any specific tax ordinance to two years.