Prohibits the sale of kratom to individuals under the age of twenty-one; imposes a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars for the sale or provision of kratom to any person under the age of twenty-one.
Authorizes practitioners in institutional dispensers to dispense controlled substances as emergency treatment for use off the premises of the institutional dispenser; authorizes practitioners to dispense controlled substances for use in maintenance or detoxification treatment to an addict or habitual user.
Maddy summaryBill A 3729 would provide a 50% exemption from real property taxes on the primary residence of surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty. Local governments would need to pass a law or resolution to implement this exemption, which applies to primary homes including certain cooperative housing arrangements. Eligibility requires proof the officer died while on duty, verified through documentation like death certificates or service records. This policy change directly affects surviving spouses of fallen officers by reducing their property tax burden.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends a 1% additional sales tax in Wayne County, which is applied on top of the existing 3% state sales tax rate. The extension applies to all taxable goods and services within Wayne County from December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2027. The tax affects residents and businesses in Wayne County that purchase taxable items during this period. The bill amends existing tax law to continue this local tax authority without changing the rate or scope.
Relates to dispensing certain controlled substances for use by a person with a substance use disorder during certain emergency medical treatment, for use in maintenance or detoxification treatment, or to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms.
Permits the state board of elections to join certain multistate voter list maintenance organizations and provide such organizations with certain voter information; requires the state to join a multistate voter list maintenance organization on or before July 31, 2026.
Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution K 469 is a resolution that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim October 21, 2025, as "Pets for Veterans Day" in New York State. This aims to recognize the benefits of therapy animals for veterans, particularly those with PTSD, and honor the organizations and individuals who connect veterans with companion animals.
Maddy summaryBill K 378 is a resolution that formally congratulates the Gananda High School Varsity Cheerleading Team for winning the NYSPHSAA Class D State Championship on March 8, 2025. It also recognizes their coaches and transmits copies of the resolution to the team members and school officials.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a $1,500 wage tax credit for New York employers who hire National Guard members, reservists, volunteer firefighters, or volunteer EMS personnel. Employers qualify if these employees have worked for them at least six months. The credit applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2027, directly reducing state tax liability for qualifying businesses. It specifically targets employers in these public service sectors to offset costs of retaining these workers.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York State parks to actively promote farmers markets within state parks that sell locally grown food products, without harming park environments. It mandates parks officials to post market locations/times on their website, identify new park locations for markets, and coordinate with agencies like Empire State Development and Agriculture. The policy directly affects state parks management and farmers markets operating in park settings. It creates concrete requirements for information sharing and collaboration but does not fund or mandate new markets.
