Asm. Al Stirpe

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits licensed alcohol wholesalers in New York from charging retailers any fees beyond the purchase price of alcoholic beverages. It directly affects licensed retailers by preventing wholesalers from imposing additional costs like "handling" or "distribution" fees. The law requires wholesalers to charge only the stated price of the product, with no extra charges allowed. The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment, requiring necessary regulatory updates before that date.

Requires the commissioner of health to promulgate regulations requiring that the addition of, decertification of, or changes in the method of delivery of perinatal services by a general hospital be subject to an application under article 28 of the public health law that requires review and approval by the council.

Maddy summaryBill A 8578 proposes an amendment to the state's alcoholic beverage control law. It changes the capacity threshold for venues that are considered "bottle clubs" and are required to obtain an alcohol license. Currently, places operating for profit with a capacity of 20 or more persons that allow alcohol consumption must obtain an appropriate license. This bill would increase that minimum capacity to 100 persons. This change directly affects operators of places of assembly by adjusting the conditions under which they need to secure a liquor license from the state.

Establishes the Hudson Valley power authority to own and operate electricity service and to create or acquire one or more wholly owned subsidiaries or membership interests in subsidiaries; establishes energy observatory corporations for studying and enabling effective community governance of power authorities; makes related provisions.

Requires the promulgation of rules and regulations for advertising and marketing of cannabis that include, but are not limited to, signage on the exterior walls or windows of licensed retail dispensaries; signage in languages other than English; lighting in colors other than white; other such advertising measures.

Relates to the purchase of zero-emission buses and the procurement of electric-powered buses, vehicles or other related equipment and infrastructure; requires public utilities to have infrastructure, capacity, facilities, and transmission and distribution systems needed to supply power for the charging of zero-emission buses and provides a tariff for charging of electric buses.

Relates to the assessment of extraordinary needs count for purposes of the apportionment of public moneys to school districts employing eight or more teachers; defines count of homeless children and children or youth in foster care.

Enacts the manufacturer disclosure and transparency act requiring prescription drug manufacturers to notify the attorney general of arrangements between pharmaceutical manufacturers resulting in the delay of the introduction of generic medications.

Provides that such rates of payment shall be updated to reflect the most current mean price for free-standing residential health care facilities with less than three hundred beds each time that the cost basis of residential health care facility rates is updated.

Requires certain watercraft, aircrafts, and trains to use clean energy, including ensuring such vehicles are zero-emissions; requires NYSERDA to study zero-emission commercial vehicles, the use of renewable energy in publicly funded airports, and the use of sustainable aviation fuel; requires NYSERDA to administer a grant program to flying schools and clubs that install charging infrastructure.