Relates to establishing the New York state grid modernization commission; provides the commission shall conduct a study of research, development and demonstrations of electric grid modernization and shall issue such report to the state energy planning board for consideration in the state energy plan.
Establishes a campaign to promote public awareness of the importance of good oral health, including but not limited to, the impact of oral disease, causes of oral disease and its prevention, oral health across the lifespan, the total body connection, the value of early detection and the availability of oral health services in the community.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires that passengers aged 8 through 16 wear seat belts on charter buses, while passengers 16 and older must also be restrained by approved safety belts. It defines a charter bus as a vehicle transporting a group of people for a specific trip under a single contract and clarifies that violations by children under 16 will result in a summons issued to their parent or guardian rather than the child. The legislation also establishes an affirmative defense for parents if the bus was not equipped with seat belts that were visible, accessible, or in good working order, and it sets a civil fine of up to $50 for violating these new requirements.
Maddy summaryThis bill increases the fines and potential jail time for drivers who illegally pass or overtake a stopped school bus. It directly affects motorists who violate traffic laws regarding school buses by raising penalties for first, second, and third or subsequent offenses within a three-year period. Under the new rules, a first violation could result in a fine between $250 and $400 or up to 30 days in jail, while a second violation within three years could lead to fines between $600 and $750 or up to 180 days in jail. A third or later violation within that same three-year window carries even steeper fines ranging from $750 to $1,500 or imprisonment for up to 180 days. The changes are set to take effect on the first day of November following the bill's passage.
Renames the Syracuse Comprehensive Education and Workforce Training Center as the Syracuse Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics high school.
Maddy summaryThis bill mandates that all public colleges and universities in the state provide menstrual products free of charge in their restrooms. The law requires schools to stock these items in school buildings without charging students for them. It applies immediately to every public institution of higher education within the jurisdiction.
Provides that when a housing accommodation has been vacated after continuous tenancy or occupancy of ten years or more prior to vacancy, and the owner can demonstrate restoration of the unit, the new legal regulated rent shall be the rent agreed to by the owner and first tenant after such restoration and reserved in a lease or other rental agreement; makes related provisions.
Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the "Vote in Peace Act," restricts electioneering activities on polling place property and within a 100-foot radius of designated entrances. It prohibits individuals from campaigning, displaying political signs, or consuming alcohol while polls are open in these specific areas. Additionally, the legislation requires that any changes to polling place entrances or exits be clearly marked and only permitted to improve accessibility for people with disabilities or address public safety emergencies. The act also mandates that the American flag remain displayed throughout the election and protects voter information materials from being defaced.
Makes provisions relating to the joint nomination of candidates for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor; provides candidates be designated jointly either by the state committee or by petition; provides said petition will be valid only if it jointly designates both candidates.
Requires town and village justices be admitted to the practice of law in this state and reside in the municipality in which the position is located; provides an exception to the requirement for currently serving justices; provides for the office of court administration to grant a waiver of the requirements.
