Asm. Brian Manktelow

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 "Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Liability Act" which requires additional fees to be collected from electric vehicle owners and operators for fire prevention and infrastructure.

Enacts the "responsible implementation of e-bike regulations for safe cycling (RIDERS) act; defines "electric skateboard" and "electric personal mobility device"; requires the registration of all electric personal mobility devices, including, but not limited to, bicycles with electric assist, electric scooters and electric skateboards; makes related provisions.

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.

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.

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.

Authorizes the village of Newark to impose a hotel or motel room or seasonal rental occupancy tax; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates Braidon Woodward for winning the 170-pound wrestling title at the NYSPHSAA Boys Wrestling Championships on February 24, 2024. The measure formally recognizes his athletic achievement and high school record, while also acknowledging the contributions of his coach, school officials, and family. It does not create any new laws or change existing policies, but instead serves to honor the student-athlete and transmit copies of the resolution to relevant school personnel.

Provides that the thruway authority shall issue permits for ambulances and fire vehicles exempting such vehicles from paying tolls on the thruway when engaged in an emergency operation.